No Russian can hear "Volga" without picturing the river's vast, thundering waters, gracious ships, and hovering ivory gulls. Mother Volga's place in every Russian heart is assured and...
One of the holiest places in all of Russia, the stunning Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra and the surrounding town of Sergiev Posad have been a place of...
The Altai Mountains are the highest mountain range in Siberia. In general, the highest point of Altai and Siberia is mount Belukha (4506 m). The mountains are of...
Mount Elbrus – the highest mountain of the Caucasus Mountains ridge, occupies an important place in the Great Caucasus system. Geologists have come up to the conclusion that...
The Ural Mountains run for a distance of 1,600 miles in the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan. They serve as one of the boundaries that separates Asia from Europe....
Russian and foreign tourists have long “laid eyes” on the Karelian region. And the point here is not only in its virgin nature and unique architectural monuments. The...
What criteria can be used to define the beauty of a country, knowing that beauty depends on the opinion of each one? Unfortunately, the question is never easy,...
The boundaries of Aljezur are delimited by the sea and the hills reflecting this double influence in its landscapes. While the coast is marked by high cliffs hiding...
Tavira is very seductive, and from the streets along the River Gilão to the castle walls from which you have the best view over the town, it makes...
Lagos is one of the most famed cities of the Algarve. It played a crucial role during the Portuguese Discoveries as it was the home of Prince Henry...
Lisbon might not have the status of Rome or Paris in terms of sights, but the Portugal capital is really...
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