The Volga is the largest river in the European part of Russia and the largest river of Europe. Total length of the river Volga 3530 km, basin area of 1,360 thousand km Originates in the Valdai highlands at an altitude of 228 m, from a spring in the village Volgo-Upper reaches of the Tver region […]
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Kavminvody lie on the Northern slopes of the greater Caucasus mountain chain, within which is the highest point of Europe – mount Elbrus (5642 m). Resort area can be divided into two zones: the Northern, which includes the city of Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki and Zheleznovodsk, and South, where the city of Kislovodsk. Resort region Caucasian Mineral […]
Amur – the great Russian river, part of the ten largest rivers in the world. Amur river in 2008 became the nominee of the contest «7 wonders of Russia». Basin area – 1855 thousand sq.km. – Amur takes the fourth place in Russia after the Yenisey, Ob, Lena and the tenth place in the world. […]
Great contribution to the study of the Tunguska earth at the present stage makes the scientific staff of the State natural reserve “Tunguska”, organized on 9 October 1995. The reserve is the conservation, research and eco-educational institution. Reserve is situated near the village of Vanavara, in the taiga of the Podkamennaya Tunguska river in the […]
Landscape diversity of Karelia contributes to the creation of routes of different levels of complexity: the snowmobile trails are on snow-covered forests and covered with solid ice lakes, hills and rural streets. In addition, snowmobile tours in Karelia is, as a rule, not just skiing, but also a rich educational program. And good infrastructure […]