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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka extends from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - a cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. The architecture of ancient cities - many-domed churches and merchant houses rivals the graceful streets of St. Petersburg and architectural monuments of Kaliningrad, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country in the world on our planet, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of the territory of Russia is in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. The Russian coast is washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, by the waters of the inland Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its relief is mostly flat. In the west of the country stretched a wavy Central Russian plain, separated by a ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan Mountains and Altai. In the Far East, peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush up.

In Russia, there are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also stormy mountain rivers with stony, rapids. The largest rivers of the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, the largest lakes of Europe - Ladoga and Onega are located here, in Eastern Siberia is the deepest lake of the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia - velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests, encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Conservation zones have been created in Russia; 42 national parks and 71 reserves are operating.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, moderately continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 ° C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature of 1 ° C in the northern regions to 25 ° C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad Time - MSK − 1 (UTC + 2)
   Moscow time - MSK (UTC + 3)
   Samara Time - MSK + 1 (UTC + 4)
   Yekaterinburg time - MSK + 2 (UTC + 5)
   Omsk time - MSK + 3 (UTC + 6)
   Krasnoyarsk time - MSK + 4 (UTC + 7)
   Irkutsk time - MSK + 5 (UTC + 8)
   Yakut time - MSK + 6 (UTC + 9)
   Vladivostok time - MSK + 7 (UTC + 10)
   Middle Kolyma time - MSK + 8 (UTC + 11)
   Kamchatka Time - MSK + 9 (UTC + 12)

Tongue

The official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages, used along with Russian. The most common foreign languages \u200b\u200bin Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely spoken in the field of business and tourism, as a means of interethnic communication mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to the amount equivalent to 10000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and personal items: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photo and movie equipment .

Jewelry, art and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Communication

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which is the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have significantly fewer customers and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call to Russia by mobile phone, dial + 7-subscriber number ***

Mains voltage

The mains voltage is 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage served as the creation of excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast - a traditional region of beach and outdoor activities, the ski resorts of Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is wellness. Over the centuries, a spa treatment system has developed in Russia - spas and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral water, healing mud, and places with a favorable climate.

Traditions / Features. In Russia, many customs and traditions that have their roots in the depths of centuries have been preserved. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns, they spend the winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw scarecrow of Pancake week, in the summer Ivan Kupala is celebrated in the villages, and the New Year is the main winter holiday.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains the hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. The traditional Russian meal includes the first, second and third dishes - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of pastries - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine in all their richness are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitn and tinctures are served in the best institutions.

Security

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by law enforcement. In June 2014, tourist police units began patrolling the busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks in several regions.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal things unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at private individuals.

Documents

The list of documents required during the holidays includes:

• russian passport
• tour voucher or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver’s license

If a tourist will rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with receiving medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is needed, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical policy.

Important Phones

Emergency telephone numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified round-the-clock help service when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is nowhere wider. Peculiarities of geographical location and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by a particular type of recreation.

Beach vacation. In Russia there are many resorts offering a comfortable stay on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, the Yeysk resort located on the coast of the Sea of \u200b\u200bAzov is located.

Beach vacations are offered by the resorts of Crimea. Sanatoria, resorts, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main directions are Alushta, Yevpatoriya, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatmentcarried out in almost all regions of Russia. On sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions there are sanatoriums, spa and medical centers. The most famous balneological resorts of the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of applying natural factors are formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoriya, where the first mud cure resorts were launched. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are therapeutic resorts Marcial waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Sightseeing Tours  in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Cognitive tourism in Crimea involves visiting the royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism  in Russia is experiencing a rapid rise. In the country there are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range, the resort of Krasnaya Polyana is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games was appreciated by tourists and athletes from around the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, trails of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountain resorts of Russia, ski resorts are offered by the Dombai and Elbrus, Abzakovo-Bannoe complexes in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure, comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend Tours. The most popular holiday destinations are the cities of Moscow Region, the vicinity of large cities in different regions of the country. Short-stay programs are offered by tourist centers, motels, spa hotels and inns.

Children's rest.Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in the Crimea - in the resorts of Yevpatoriya and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. In Russia, there are many places where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauties, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, mountain river rafting for tourists will be organized in the resorts of Gorny Altai, Dombai and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, climbing mountains, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active leisure activities in the north are sledding, dog or deer riding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most states require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries in South America, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company, which is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous sights

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of \u200b\u200b27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory are located - Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshchensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, Tsar Bell, Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest of the museums in the world where unique paintings by masters of the 10-20 centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited in the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are represented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli, malachite columns.
• Tsarskoye Selo - a reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19 centuries, a country residence of emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - is located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the museum is the Commandant’s House, the city’s museum, the Grand Duke’s tomb, Botny, Engineering houses, prison buildings, bastions, and Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exposition of art treasures, a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18-19th century. The guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, King of Greece, Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B.Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitsky, Yusupovs lived in it.
• Peterhof Palace and Park Ensemble is a beautiful monument located not far from Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there is the Lower and Upper Parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall - the most unique natural construction. Located on the river. Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgipia demonstrate the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC. The oldest foundations, cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum where you can see the crypt of Heracles, the monuments of Mother Mary, the "Russian Gate" - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The local history museum of the city is located in the Shchetnevykh gymnasium. Visitors are invited to an interesting exposition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, the history of the Bosporus kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique samples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves - the largest underground metropolitan area with a vertical drop of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes cause difficulties in moving. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a large art center. The building exhibited paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, regularly hosts exhibitions of contemporary masters.

• Swallow's Nest - a famous monument of history, architecture, located on the Aurorina Rock, 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace gained its present appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, in the surrounding area there is a beautiful park. The style of the palace combines English, Neo-Moorish styles.
• Livadia Palace - imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most magnificent palace of the Crimea, is the venue of the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau, has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. Here are several parks - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which contains a rich collection of plants brought from around the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park with more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov - a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved the whole atmosphere of those times, it often hosts Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests, guided tours.

Gurzuf

• Richelieu House - was built in 1811 by the Duke of Reshill in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The duke was rarely here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to friends. Here was Pushkin, Rayevsky and other notorious personalities.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked for a long time in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the style of constructivism.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su, existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the earth. The monument is often called the Tower of Gerius or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on Central Hill, is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of 9-11 centuries. Instead of icons in the interior rooms are marble slabs.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument where the 19th-century Defensive Tower, the Museum of Heroic Defense and the Liberation of the City, cast-iron memorial plates, cannons, and a beautiful park are located.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument in Sevastopol, the ruins of the ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir Kievsky adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of the similar museums in the world. It was opened in 1869, it is located in a beautiful building, it presents a valuable exhibition devoted to the mores and the life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at an altitude above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. Numerous caves are preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple of the three horsemen is carved in a huge block. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• The Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure, formerly the residence of Crimean khans. The building is considered the only preserved monument of the Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace is a museum of culture and history, an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum is a unique nature reserve located on stony-clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants, shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by P. Melnichenko On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century; it existed in the 4th-2nd century. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• Excavations of Kerkinida discovered in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyars are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels knocked out in a yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• Genoese fortress - the oldest monument of the city with beautiful strict medieval architecture. Today you can see the Watch Tower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. Virgin Mary - the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism, the laying took place in 1819 on September 20, as indicated on the memorial tablet.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the north side of Khob-Kai, leading to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with great acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters, in its depth there is a stage for musicians, and behind it is a small compartment for Golitsin wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory are the Christmas Cathedral, the Belfry, Nikolskaya, the Assumption Church, the Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart decorated with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the Dmitrievsky Monastery of the 11th century. The museum’s collection includes household buildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th-century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroideries, carvings, wood paintings, clothes.
• Chernihiv Skete is a cave monastery that arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can go on excursions in caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of old books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin laid Yaroslavl. The first mention in 1044 in chronicles. The highest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the whole city. In his galleries great bishops, princes, and city posadors found peace.

• Assumption Cathedral - the most important church in the city, included in all tours of Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Bogolyubsky Andrey in order to become the main temple of the state in the future.
• Golden Gate built in the 12th century. The building has a rich decoration, and was previously used for ceremonial entrances to the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison, erected by order of Catherine II. At one time, it contained Frunze, Powers, Zoya Fedorova. Since 1996, it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century, it is considered the largest of similar buildings. In the 16th century the state treasury was located here, in 1612 the headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin was in the monastery.
• The Church of Proca Elias was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the merchants Skripins. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Rizpozhensky border.

Uglich

• Kremlin - founded in the 15th century by Andrei Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blank defense towers. Today, here you can see the chambers belonging to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was erected in 1692 at the place where the prince died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, in the interior there are rich murals of the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky monastery is a large architectural, historical museum. The exposition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benoit, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Peter the Great Boat Museum is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built a funny flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the king, the Botanical House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, the White Palace.

Rostov

• Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the channel of the Ustye River in 1363 under the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, erected in the 13th century. At the construction site, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so he is often called the cradle of the Romanov surname.
• Fire tower - the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple of ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original project of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the church. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Yelnat, St. Basil of Kinesham and another 168 saints.
• Museum of Bubnov. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family, located on the site of the city estate. The building has survived to the present day, and is open for excursions.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk boulevard, Lermont baths, Lermontov’s house, Elizabeth spring in Pyatigorsk, Gora-Koltso and other places connected with the poet’s life in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument of rocks, the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls, the ceiling of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building was no longer used as a fortification, today there are warehouses, wholesale shops.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city, which today is used for its intended purpose. The construction was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the style of Baltic Gothic and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, visiting which you can get acquainted with the life, culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhain-Hada - a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important monument of Buddhists. In a beautiful, colorful temple lies the imperishable body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who left for nirvana in 1927.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud boilers, colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky group of volcanoes united 12 volcanoes located on an area of \u200b\u200b7 thousand m². Here is the largest and highest volcano on the mainland Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes air, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport.  There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The largest airports in the country are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo - in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected with the capital by high-speed aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers carry out domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small towns - railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and there are also suburban electric trains. A railway line of the Trans-Siberian Railway passes through the whole country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can get acquainted with the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains, you can purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian roads is 1,000,000 km.

By sea  intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Maritime stations operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

The rivers and canals are navigable. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro  Available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transportation in Russian cities  - These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and affordable way to travel around the cities on buses and minibuses. In each relatively large city, there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. In Russian cities, official and unofficial taxi drivers work, it is not recommended to use the services of the latter in view of the high risk of being cheated or paying at an overrated rate. Dispatch racks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, at railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with a return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements, or is not provided at all.

* payment in rubles at the Central Bank rate (+ 2%) on the day of booking

Information about the conclusion and termination of the insurance contract, the volume of insurance obligations, the actions of the parties in the event of an insured event, the procedure for paying insurance compensation and other necessary information for the insured tourist are indicated in the insurance rules.

If the prospect of slicing several buckets of salad and dancing in the thirty-degree frost this year does not please you at all, then it's time to celebrate the holiday in a new way. New Year 2017 at sea can be a great start in the summer, especially if you know where to go and what to do there. We offer you the most interesting options.

New Year holidays in Sri Lanka 2017

Sri Lanka is an exotic paradise island in the Indian Ocean with unique flora and fauna. It is not for nothing that acute Sri Lanka is called the "blessed land", which in addition is the center of the faith of Buddhism. Despite the fact that the island can not boast of large size, it has more than a hundred attractions, which are protected by UNESCO. Palm trees, like Bounty ads, the golden sand of the local plains, the azure blue of the Indian Ocean and the friendly locals: do you still need arguments to go to Sri Lanka for the New Year?

Here are the best New Year tours to Sri Lanka:

1. Tour with accommodation in a five-star hotel "Eden Resort & Spa" for 5 days, 6 nights. The cost per person is from 45,000 rubles. It includes accommodation in a Standard class room, three meals a day, round-trip flights, transfer, insurance, discounts in the restaurant on New Year's Eve and any 3 SPA procedures to choose from.
2. Tour with accommodation at the Ramon Beach Resort hotel (2 stars) for 5 days, 6 nights. The cost of the tour per person is 32,000 rubles. It includes accommodation in comfortable rooms, 2 excursions to choose from, discounts on SPA procedures, transfers, round-trip flights, insurance and a present from the owner. On New Year's Eve, a New Year program will be organized at this hotel.

What else to do in Sri Lanka:

• be sure to visit as many local attractions as possible. Entrance to them is free, and the experience will remain unforgettable;
• temple of the Tooth in the fallen kingdom of Kandy;
• uda Valave National Park. The best place to explore local animals and plants;
• on New Year's Eve go outside and take part in the festival of Perahera. People dress in national clothes, take different musical instruments and go out on the streets to sing old and new Indian songs.

New Year's holiday on the island of Bali

Bali Island is another place for an unusual New Year's Eve in Indonesia. The island itself is divided into different resort areas and each of them is focused on a particular type of recreation. Therefore, before you book a tour on the sea, study the features of each of these zones. For example, millionaires mostly rest on Nusa Dua, you are unlikely to find at least one hotel here for a budget holiday. But the Tanjung Beonoa zone is the most accessible zone for tourists with average incomes and, moreover, is characterized as the most “sightseeing and tourist”.

The most interesting tours:

1. Tour with accommodation at the two-star Kakiang Bungalows Hotel. The tour is designed for 9 days, 10 nights, the cost per person is from 82,000 rubles. It includes hotel accommodation, transfer, breakfast buffet, daily SPA procedures and discounts at a local cafe. The tour also includes two excursions to choose from.
2. Tour with accommodation in the two-star hotel “Garden View Cottage” for 9 days, 10 nights. It includes breakfast and lunch under the buffet program, elephant rides, transfers, insurance, several SPA procedures and participation in the New Year program organized by this hotel. The cost of the tour per person - from 68,000 rubles.

What else to see in Bali:

• be sure to visit the local waterfalls, of which there are several dozen in Bali;
• visit all kinds of SPA services. On average, in Bali they cost $ 5;
• be sure to visit the snow-white beaches of Lembongany.

New Year holidays in the Dominican Republic

The resorts of the Dominican Republic, which on the one hand are washed by the Caribbean Sea, and on the other, by the Atlantic Ocean, have recently been especially popular with Russian tourists. Despite the fact that vacationing here is not cheap, it is still worth it to celebrate New Year 2017 at the Dominkiana Sea.

Best tours to the Dominican Republic:

1. Tour with accommodation in the two-star hotel “Iberostar Dominicana” for 6 days, 7 nights. Its cost per person - from 120,000 rubles. It includes a round-trip flight, accommodation in a luxury hotel, a transfer, several SPA procedures, excursions, and buffet meals.
2. Tour with accommodation at the four-star Cadaques Bayahibe Hotel for 8 days, 9 nights. The cost per person - from 80,000 thousand rubles. It includes accommodation in a Standard class room, transfer, breakfast buffet, flight Moscow-Dominican Republic-Moscow, insurance and daily SPA procedures.

What else to see in the Dominican Republic:

• seven Brothers Island. A unique place with a mystical story and huge turtles;
• Lemon waterfall. Significantly less than Niagara, but no less spectacular;
• take part in the Vegano New Year's carnival.

On the eve of the New Year, the question arises where to meet him. Someone is not going to leave Krasnodar and prefers to celebrate a holiday at home with his family, while others do not sit still. Krasnodar Territory is a unique region, with many places where you can go for absolutely every taste.

1. Sochi
Rest in Sochi is year-round. Developed infrastructure, mass city events, sea air, an abundance of greenery, New Year's palms and colorful fireworks in the Olympic Park.

Things to do?
  Go to the Olympic Park - a symbol of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Thrill lovers to ride in the Russian Disneyland - "Sochi Park". Visit the arboretum (49 hectares!) - A collection of subtropical plants and animals, especially since January 1 there is an open day and free admission. Take a walk in the park "Riviera", go to the observation deck in the city of Akhun. Walk along Kurortny Prospekt, Primorskaya Embankment, look at the poster of the Winter Theater and take a picture near the Marine Station.

2. Krasnaya Polyana
Option for active pastime. The infrastructure of ski resorts is developed here, and the tracks have been prepared for both “dummies” and champions.

Things to do?
  Krasnaya Polyana includes 3 resorts: the most youthful Rosa Khutor, Gorki Gorod and Gazprom (Laura). In the afternoon - downhill skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowmobiling. In the evening - parties, fireworks shows, DJ sets. From December 30 to January 7 Free performances of cover groups will take place in Rosa Khutor! Is skiing not your skate? Then just take a 2460 cable car ride and enjoy the views. Fans of hiking - a tour of the Caucasus Nature Reserve to the Achipsinskaya fortress. And just recently a winter tourist route opened here - through the Engelmanovy Polyany to the Pslukh cordon.

3. Lago-Naki
It is more modest than in Krasnaya Polyana, but cheaper, and nature is in no way inferior! New Year's Eve can be celebrated under a real living tree! Snow guaranteed! Skis, snowmobiles, sleds and buns are included. The lack of complex ski slopes is suitable for beginners, as well as children.

Things to do?
  Visit natural attractions! Big Azish cave - 690 meters in length, and even with natural stalactites and stalagmites (what this will tell you on excursions in the cave). The frozen Khadzhog gorge and Rufabgo waterfalls are no less beautiful in winter. Almost all hotels and recreation facilities in the area have a bathhouse and an ice font.

4. Hot Key
Close - an hour from the city. Fresh air saturated with needles, peace and quiet, relaxation from the bustle of the city! It is also a unique place with natural drinking mineral water and healing hydrogen sulfide baths.

Things to do?
  Look into the Healing Park (Sanatorium) - the main attraction of the mineral resort. Try healing water in the drinking gallery. Visit the Dantovo Gorge, walk along the Happy Bridge over the Kurdzhips River and, without fail, in the year of the Rooster climb the Salvation Rock or, as it is commonly called the “Rooster”. To whom it is not enough, go to the "Alley of 1000 Pines", the Pitsunda pine grows for two kilometers - do not get lost.

5. Mostovsky
It is worth going to lovers of "hotter". The main attraction is the natural hot springs. Water leaves the bowels of the earth with temperatures above 20 ° C.

Things to do?
  The best option is to enjoy water procedures in the fresh air! Outdoor pools with thermal springs offer absolutely all recreation facilities. Water springs has a relaxing effect combined with a healing effect - what you need to get in tone.

6. Guamka
The calling card is Guam Gorge, a natural site protected by UNESCO. You will not see anything like this in all of Russia! Along the gorge passes a narrow gauge railway, cut down directly in the rock.

Things to do?
  Take a trailer and go by rail on a tour of the Guam Gorge. The railway was built before the war and connected the villages of Mezmay and Guam. Beyond every corner, breathtaking panoramas. The infrastructure of Guamka is developed, there are an abundance of hotels and recreation centers, as well as thermal springs.

7. Anapa
Ideal for a spa New Year. A mild climate in combination with sea air contribute to the healing of the body.

Things to do?
To improve health in numerous Anapa health resorts and sanatoriums, in addition, each sanatorium is preparing its New Year's program. Visit the "Big Utrish" - a nature reserve with rare plants listed in the Red Book. In the city you should definitely walk along the Central promenade with a length of 1600 m. Look into the archaeological reserve "Gorgippia" and feed the wild swans on the promenade.

8. Gelendzhik
In winter, the resort does not have an abundance of people, you can safely enjoy a quiet and measured rest. Prices in winter are much lower. And you can also combine walks by the sea with mountain climbs.

Things to do?
  Take a trip to the Abrau Durso champagne factory and taste everything! Visit the local Safari Park. It includes a bear cave, a zoo, museums and a viewing platform! Take a ride on a cableway 1.6 km long at an altitude of 640 m above sea level. And it is imperative to arrange a bike ride along the longest embankment in Russia (14 km!), Which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

9. Mezmay
Suitable for the New Year "rustic"! Fans of luxury hotels, amenities and restaurants are definitely not here, because this is a small (population less than 1 thousand) snow-covered village with an atmosphere of peace and comfort, with wooden houses and homemade food. The village is called Russian Shambhala, it is believed that it has powerful energy.

Things to do?
  Enjoy the wildlife, take a walk through the fabulous winter forest. Visit the 12-meter waterfall Chinarsky, Universitetskiy, Yarovaya. Visit the parking lot to the primitive man - “Mezmay cave”. Ride horses or sledges. In the village itself, take a look at the Kuban Blacksmithing Museum. Meet with otherworldly forces and recharge the energy of the universe!

10. Guzeripl
An option for those who like to learn something new and do not like to sit still! The village is located at the very foot of the Main Caucasian Range. The territory of Guzeripl is one of the lands that are included in the Caucasian reserve!

Things to do?
  Visit the observation deck, which offers views of the mountain ranges with melting glaciers and the panorama of the Belaya River. Take a walk through the territory of the Caucasian State Natural Biosphere Reserve (you need to buy a ticket!). Take a look at an excursion to the Museum of Nature, where they will talk about the features of local flora and fauna. You should definitely see the Guzeriplsky dolmen of a heroic size - the largest in the whole of Adygea. Scientists suggest that this stone is more than 4 millennia old.

More and more Russians prefer to celebrate the main winter holiday not in the slushy snowdrifts of the middle lane, but in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. Today, in the south of the country, both extremists have a great time and lovers of a relaxing holiday - not only summer but also winter.

Specialists of the federal portal MIR APARTMENTS decided to evaluate how much it will cost to rent a house under the Black Sea palm trees for the New Year holidays.

Winter in the Russian south is 5-15 degrees of heat. You can’t count on swimming in the sea, but the picturesque surroundings can be examined from morning to evening. For lovers of water treatments at any of the resorts there are heated pools, well, and in addition, a lot of entertainment - standard and specific.

“Unlike the Moscow Region, where housing prices on New Year's Eve rise 3-4 times, real estate in the southern regions rises in price on holidays by an average of 1.5-2 times,

Says Pavel Lutsenko, General Director of the federal portal "WORLD APARTMENTS". - But, if you take care of the search in advance, you can find a rental at regular prices - especially if you are looking for an apartment. The cost of inexpensive houses also rises slightly, but "packaged" cottages just soar in price. It’s more profitable to visit such houses with a big company. ”

Big Sochi

Sochi is the most popular Russian resort. Here, almost everyone will find entertainment to their taste. For a classic holiday, the central part of the city is suitable (the average cost of an apartment is from 2000 rubles per day). Staying here, you can freely walk around Primorskaya Embankment, Riviera Park, visit the arboretum (January 1 - free of charge), go to the observation deck of Mount Akhun or to the water park located in the town of Loo.

Adler (from 1500−2000 rubles / day) is more suitable for lovers of “movement”. Firstly, the Olympic Park is located here, where the main objects of the Olympics-2014 are concentrated, and ice shows are held in the Iceberg Palace. Here is the amusement park Sochi Park and the dendrological park Southern Cultures, which can also be accessed free of charge on January 1. From Adler Train Station, you can reach the AJ Hacket skype park, where the longest suspension footbridge in the world is located, with panoramic views of the sea, mountains and gorges. Finally, from here just an hour by train to Krasnaya Polyana with its restaurants, shopping centers and an extensive holiday program.

Of course, Krasnaya Polyana is not only New Year's parties with fireworks, first of all it is a ski resort, where house prices start from 4000 rubles. / day, and on holidays they all jump in the same 1.5−2 times.

Gelendzhik

In this city you should look for a quieter and budget holiday. Prices here are lower than in Sochi (an average of 1000-1500 rubles per day for an apartment and from 2000 rubles per day for a house), and the promenade, where you can walk and ride a bicycle, is the longest in Russia. In addition, while relaxing in Gelendzhik, you can ride a cable car, go for a tasting at a winery in Abrau-Durso and visit the local Safari Park to watch animals in the wild.

Those who wish not to destroy, but to improve their health during the New Year holidays, are the resort resort of Anapa, with a mild climate and a large number of health resorts. A lot of festive shows are also planned here, and in your free time from parties and treatment you can visit the Big Utrish Nature Reserve and the Gorgippia Archaeological Open-Air Museum.

An apartment in New Year's Anapa can be rented on average from 1000 rubles. / day, the house - from 1500 rubles. /day.

Winter holidays on the peninsula will be remembered no less than in the Krasnodar Territory. They propose to celebrate the New Year not only in the familiar atmosphere, but also in the mountains, caves or under water. If the infrastructure of Crimea is still inferior to Sochi, then the nature is beautiful: there are no less beautiful mountain peaks, canyons, passes and cave cities where you can go on your own or with a guided tour. At the Angarsk pass (Ai-Petri) has its own ski resort with ski and toboggan runs.

In Crimea, there is something to see and where to go. Many historical monuments have been preserved here; famous wineries are invited to taste famous Crimean wines. As in the Krasnodar Territory, you can improve your health with the help of therapeutic mud.

Prices on the peninsula are quite comparable with prices in the Krasnodar Territory: on the southern coast of Crimea they are comparable to Sochi, the eastern Crimea will cost about like Gelendzhik, the western - like Anapa.

“According to Mirkvartir.ru, compared to last year, New Year’s rates for houses and apartments on the shores of the Black Sea rose slightly: in the Krasnodar Territory by 2.1%, in the Crimea by 1.4%,” says Pavel Lutsenko. “However, you need to remember that when calculating only the declared price tags were taken into account - excluding the final discounts, which most owners agree to today.”

More and more Russians prefer to celebrate the main winter holiday not in the snowy expanses of the middle lane, but in the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. Some extreme people even risk swimming in New Year's Eve in the cold winter Black Sea.

How much will it cost to rent housing from private owners on the upcoming New Year holidays? "Unlike the Moscow Region, where housing prices rise 3-4 times on New Year's Eve, real estate in the southern regions rises in price by 1.5-2 times on holidays," says Pavel Lutsenko, director general of the MIR APARTMENTS federal portal. "But, if you take care of the search in advance, you can find a rental at regular prices - especially if you are looking for an apartment. The cost of inexpensive houses also rises slightly, but" packed "cottages just soar in price. It’s more profitable to call in such houses with a big company."

Sochi

In the central part of Sochi, the average cost of an apartment on New Year's holidays will cost 2000 rubles per day. Staying here, you can walk around the seaside promenade, the Riviera park, visit the arboretum (January 1 - free of charge), go to the observation deck of Mount Akhun or to the water park located in the town of Loo.

In Adler, apartments will cost from 1500-2000 rubles per day. Recall that it is here that the Olympic Park is located, where the main objects of the 2014 Olympics are concentrated. Here is the amusement park Sochi Park and the dendrological park Southern Cultures, which can also be accessed free of charge on January 1. From Adler Train Station, you can get to the AJ Hacket skype, where the longest suspension footbridge in the world is located, with panoramic views of the sea, mountains and gorges. Finally, from here just an hour by train to Krasnaya Polyana with its restaurants, shopping centers and an extensive holiday program. In Krasnaya Polyana, you can rent a house from 7000 rubles per day. If a large company of alpine ski lovers gather, then the costs of each may not be so great.

Gelendzhik

In this coastal city, prices are lower than in Sochi: an average of 1000-1500 rubles per day for an apartment and from 2000 rubles per day for a house. Of the attractions here is the longest embankment in Russia, where you can walk and ride a bike. From the city they constantly carry on excursions to the winery in Abrau-Durso. For the New Year holidays - the most suitable option.

Anapa

In the spa resort town of Anapa you can visit the Big Utrish Nature Reserve and the Gorgippia Archaeological Open-Air Museum. An apartment in New Year's Anapa can be rented on average from 1000 rubles per day, a house - from 1500 rubles per day.

Crimea

Winter holidays on the peninsula will be remembered no less than in the Krasnodar Territory. They propose to celebrate the New Year not only in the familiar atmosphere, but also in the mountains, caves or under water. At the Angarsk pass (Ai-Petri) has its own ski resort with ski and toboggan runs. Prices on the peninsula are quite comparable with prices in the Krasnodar Territory: on the southern coast of Crimea they are comparable to Sochi, the eastern Crimea will cost about like Gelendzhik, the western - like Anapa.