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Mountains

Elbrus (Caucasus Mountains) is the highest point in Russia and Europe (5,642 meters). It is included in the list of the "Seven Summits". RussiaDiscovery.ruexperience.tripster.rujournal.sovcombank.ruThe Altai Mountains are one of the most ancient and extensive mountain systems in Southern Siberia and Central Asia. They are often referred to as the "Siberian Alps" and the "Russian Tibet".experience.tripster.ru The Sayan Mountains are two mountain systems in southern Siberia: The Eastern Sayan is a thousand kilometers of ice and snow, while the Western Sayan is characterized by high cliffs, steep slopes, and rocky outcrops. experience.tripster.ru The Two-Headed Hill in the Taganay National Park in the Chelyabinsk Region is a popular destination for hikers. At its base, you can find springs, and its slopes are covered with a scattering of rocks. From the two peaks (1,034 and 1,041 meters), you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Bolshaya Tesma River valley.

Lakes

Baikal (Buryatia, Irkutsk Region) is the deepest freshwater lake on the planet (maximum depth is 1642 meters). Desert sandy beaches, rocky shores, dense forests, secluded islands. Lake Telyetskoye (Altai Territory) is a T-shaped lake located in the northeastern part of the Altai Mountains at an altitude of 434 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by coniferous forests on all sides.Lake Elton (Volgograd Region) is a salt lake, the color of the water changes from golden to pink depending on the season.Lotus Lake (Primorsky Krai) - in the summer, the reservoir is covered with a soft pink carpet of flowers of the nut-bearing lotus, listed in the Red Book.

Museums

The Sochi Art Museum. The collection includes antique silver, icons from the 18th to the 20th centuries, and paintings and graphics by Russian and foreign artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries, including works by Aivazovsky and Shishkin. Address: 51 Kurortny Prospekt. The Literary and Memorial Museum of Nikolai Ostrovsky. This is the house where Nikolai Ostrovsky, the author of the novel "How the Steel Was Tempered," spent his final years. The museum features the personal belongings of the writer and his family, as well as restored interiors. Address: 4 Korchagina Street, Sochi. The Museum of Sochi Sports Glory. The complex tells about major sports events held in Sochi and the Olympic movement. The museum's collection includes rare photos, personal belongings of athletes, and awards. The Museum of Archaeology at the Rosa Khutor Resort. This is an interactive museum that showcases artifacts from the Stone and Bronze Ages, brought to life through virtual reality. Address: 1 Rosa Square, Estosadok Village.

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Parks

Sochi Arboretum. The territory features more than 1,800 species of plants from all over the world, including rare and exotic specimens. The park is divided into upper and lower parts, connected by a cable car. Walking along the alleys, you can see magnolias, palm trees, bamboo, and other plants, as well as admire the ponds with swans and ducks. Yew-Boxwood Grove. This nature reserve is home to relict plants that are up to 2,000 years old. There are ecological trails that span a total of about 5 kilometers. In the grove, you can see ancient Colchis boxwood, European yew, and other plants that have been around since the pre-glacial period. The Agura Waterfalls are a series of three picturesque waterfalls located in the Agura River valley. The route to the waterfalls is not overly challenging, but it does require some physical fitness. Along the way, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and gorges.