As one of the largest countries on Earth, Russian tourism is endowed with a lot of beautiful natural landscapes by Mother Nature. Let's explore the 9 natural wonders of Russia with the article below.
1. Putorana Plateau
Located near the city of Norilsk, the Putorana plateau is not only one of the natural wonders of Russia, but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you'll find some of the world's largest nickel mines, as well as a diverse ecosystem and pristine cold lake and river systems. In fact, the name Putorana means country of sloping lakes.
Putorana Plateau
2. Maly Semyachik Volcano
This beautiful volcano is a natural wonder located on the Kamchatka peninsula, featuring a brilliant green lake. This volcano is located in the active Troitsky crater.
Maly Semyachik Volcano
3. Altai Mountains
Consisting of more than 1500 glaciers and mountain ridges, it is one of Russia's most astonishing natural attractions and the highest point of the Arctic Ocean basin. Here, visitors will see the beauty of Lake Teletskoye, Ukok Plateau, Katun Nature Reserve, along with the snow leopard and the largest sheep, Altai Argali. This mountain range is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Altai Mountains
4 Kungur Ice Cave
This underground tourist magnet is also steeped in mystery and myth. It is unclear who discovered it or when. Furthermore, it is the site of a street named as the women's street. Because a foreign princess once got married right after stumbling on this road. Whatever your marital lust, this subterranean site's natural appeal attracts thousands of tourists every year. They come here to see sculpted rock formations, stalactites and stalagmites.
“Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”, Kungur Ice Cave, Russia
5. Lake Baikal
This is the oldest lake in the world and also the deepest lake in the world. Visitors will find more than 1700 species of flora an
d fauna, 1100 of which are unique to this area.
Lake Baikal
6. Curonian Spit
Unlike other geographical regions, this region forms the division between the Baltic coast and the Curonian lagoon. The formation of this magnificent natural wonder began more than 5,000 years ago. Some of these drifting dunes can reach 200 feet – the highest in Europe.
The Curonian Spit: A Unique Sand Dune Peninsula
7. Volga River
This huge waterway is the longest river in Europe. Visitors can find both flamingos and pelicans as well as lotus flowers along the Volga. This natural wonder weaves its way through 11 of Russia's largest cities, including the capital Moscow. It is also known as Mother Volga and appears in Russian fairy tales.
Giant waterway, Volga River
8. Lena's Stone Forest
Also known as the Yakutsk Stone Forest, the Lena Stone Forest is located along the banks of the Lena River in far eastern Siberia. It is a World Heritage Site but one of Russia's most inaccessible natural wonders. Most tourists see it while walking along the river.
Lena's Stone Forest
9.Virgin Komi Forests
Rừng Komi là rừng nguyên sinh lớn nhất châu Âu và là một trong Di sản Thế giới đã được UNESCO công nhận. Khu rừng nằm trên các khu vực có bùn và được nuôi dưỡng bởi các dòng sông và hồ nước tự nhiên. Đây là môi trường sống của chó đực, hải ly, chó đực xám, nai sừng tấm và rái cá. lạc lối ở Urals, khu rừng cũng nằm trên những mỏ vàng béo bở khác.
Virgin Komi Forests
