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Rest in Sochi

Rest in Sochi

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, stretching from the northern arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia possesses unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, 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 on the planet in terms of area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to northern 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 endless Caspian Sea.

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

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers are flat, but in Russia there are also rough mountain rivers with rocky rapids. The largest rivers in the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. Lake District of Russia - Karelia, here are the largest lakes in Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

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

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 temperate climate: continental, temperate 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)
Yakutsk Time - MSK + 6 (UTC + 9)
Vladivostok Time - MSK + 7 (UTC + 10)
Srednekolymskoe time - MSK + 8 (UTC + 11)
Kamchatka time - MSK + 9 (UTC + 12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in 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. About 80% of the population is Russian. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and ethnic groups live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: liters of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and personal items: clothes, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment ...

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

Connection

In Russia, cellular 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 rest of the companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in shops, cell phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

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

Mains voltage

The mains voltage is 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, the ski resorts of Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has developed in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on the springs of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate.

Tradition / features... Many customs and traditions, rooted in the depths of centuries, have survived in Russia. Every spring, in large cities and very small settlements, winter is seen off on a grand scale - pancakes are baked and a straw effigy of Shrovetide is burned, in summer the villages celebrate Ivan Kupala's Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

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

Security

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by law enforcement. Since June 2014, tourist police units have begun to work in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

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 belongings 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 the currency at individuals.

The documents

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist is going to have a rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with the receipt of medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is necessary, which can be obtained from a therapist.

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

Important phone numbers

Emergency telephone numbers in Russia:

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

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is as wide as nowhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical position and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by this or that type of recreation.

Beach vacation... There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable stay on the seaside. 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 Yeisk resort, located on the coast of the Azov Sea, is located.

The resorts of the Crimea offer beach vacations. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main directions are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Sandy and Shelkino.

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

Rich traditions of the use of natural factors were formed in Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud-cure resorts were opened. Sanatorium 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 north-western regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours around 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. There are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts on the territory of the country. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasian ridge, the resort Krasnaya Polyana is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over 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-altitude resorts in Russia, ski holidays are offered by the complexes of Dombai and Elbrus, Abzakovo-Bannoe in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours... The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region, the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short-stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

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 Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are located in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

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

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, rafting on mountain rivers for tourists are organized in the resorts of Altai, Dombai and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang-gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active recreation in the north is sleigh rides, dog sledding or reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

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

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367. The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory are located - the Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, which contains unique canvases by masters of the 10-20th centuries.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The exposition includes a museum of paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million values ​​are exhibited on the territory of 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 also impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo - a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19th centuries, a country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, it 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 - located on the Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the limits of the museum there is the Commandant's house, the city museum, the Grand Duke's tomb, Botny, Engineering house, prison buildings, bastions, 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.
• The Yusupov Palace is the most 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. Valaine-Delamonte, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory houses the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, graceful sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgipia show the antique ruins of the 4th century BC. The oldest foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. There is a large archaeological museum on the territory, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, 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 Schetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exposition about the fauna and 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 is the largest underground agglomeration with a vertical drop of 240 m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to move. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• The Sochi Art Museum is a large art center. The building exhibits canvases by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous monument of history, architecture, located on the Aurora rock, towering 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its present appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, there is a beautiful park on the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English, neo-Moutrian styles.
• Livadia Palace is an imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea, and is the venue for 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. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which contain the richest collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• The 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. There is a magnificent park in the adjacent territory, which presents more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. All the furnishings of those times have been preserved in the house; Chekhov's readings are often held in it with the participation of foreign guests, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Resilier in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The duke rarely visited here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, Raevsky and other well-known personalities were here.
• 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 constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on the Suuk-Su cape, existed in the 6th century, when the Byzantine legionaries came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, it is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, highlighting the Byzantine architecture of the 9-11th centuries. Instead of icons, marble slabs are located in the inner halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument where the 19th century Defensive Tower, the Museum of the Heroic Defense and 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 an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir Kievsky converted to Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of similar museums in the world. Opened in 1869, it is located in a beautiful building, presents a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above the Balaklava bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave town of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge block. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting that has been preserved since antiquity.
• The Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure, formerly the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of the Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses 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.S. Melnichenko. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus Settlement was discovered in the 20th century, existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinis, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were found on the territory.
• Kizyars are the most ancient underground passages located under the old city. The tunnels carved into the yellow shell rock are considered an important value in Yevpatoria.

• The Genoese Fortress is the oldest monument in the city with beautiful austere medieval architecture. Today you can see the Watchtower, the mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession The Mother of God is 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 stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai, and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's grotto is a small concert hall with excellent 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 there are the Christmas Cathedral, Bell Tower, Nikolskaya, Assumption Churches, Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart, finished with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the Dmitrievsky Monastery of the 11th century. In the collection of the museum there are outbuildings, household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroidery, carving, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov Skete is a cave monastery that arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex, where you can go on excursions to the caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezhsky in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. The first mentions in 1044 in the annalistic books. The highest tower of Detintsa Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose construction of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. The great bishops, princes, mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

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

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and 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 were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Prok Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden temples at the expense of the Skripins merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, the Rizpolozhensky limit.

Uglich

• Kremlin - founded in the 15th century by Andrei Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blank defensive towers. Today, you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the Tsarevich died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

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

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsk monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the channel of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezhsky. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should be.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five churches, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• The 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 family.
• The fire tower is the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building looks like 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 Elnatsky, St. Vasily of Kineshemsky and 168 saints.
• Museum of the Bubnovs. The house was erected in 1860 for a merchant family, located on the site of a city manor. The building has survived to this day, and is open for excursions.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsky Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mountain Ring and other places associated with the poet's life in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Insidiousness and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument of rocks, in 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 structure, 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 and wholesale shops.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only city gate that is still used for its intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is the most beautiful architectural monument, the symbol of the city. Built in the style of the 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 picturesque open-air museum, visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Khuukhein-Khada is a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky Datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The imperishable body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who went to nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, colorful lakes with boiling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group united 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand square meters. The largest and highest volcano on the mainland, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

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 operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve over 124,000 km of track. There are passenger stations in large cities, and railway stations in small settlements. Long-distance trains run between cities, and suburban electric trains also operate. A railway branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok, runs through the whole country. You can familiarize yourself with the timetable of long-distance trains and commuter trains; you can buy a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

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

By sea transport intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Sea terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out on rivers and canals. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Underground 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, while the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities- these are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and route taxis. The most convenient and accessible way to get around the cities is by buses and minibuses. In every relatively large city there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights with regional centers.

Taxi and car rental... Official and unofficial taxi drivers work in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying at an inflated rate. Dispatch counters of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, 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", and small private companies. In most companies, the service of rental 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 exchange rate of the Central Bank (+ 2%) on the day of booking

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

The resort cities of Russia are very popular holiday destinations for many residents of our country in the summer. And this is not surprising - the prices here are moderate, and the impressions from the trip are always positive.

The Black Sea coast of Russia begins from the border with Abkhazia. The first large resort is Big Sochi, which includes several districts. Its infrastructure has improved significantly in recent years: many new modern hotels were built for the 2014 Olympic Games.

Adler district

The area is suitable for holidays with older children as well as for young people. Basically, here you will be greeted by well-maintained pebble beaches. In addition, the villages offer a variety of activities for young tourists. Nightclubs and numerous bars are open for young people.

Khostinsky district

Following further along the coast, you will find the following resort villages related to the Khosta district: Khosta, Zvezdochka, Matsesta, Kudepsta, Maly Akhun. These places are perfect for resting for elderly people who prefer a measured, calm rest. Many sanatoriums have been created in this area, where various diseases are treated with the help of mineral waters. Khosta is therefore considered a good balneological resort.

Sochi city

Describing the resort cities of Russia, first of all, one should talk about Sochi, which belongs to the Central District. Rest here will be interesting, active and varied: the city promises many opportunities. It will especially appeal to young people who love crowded places. Elderly people and families with small children may feel a little uncomfortable amid the constant noise and crowds of holidaymakers. Do not forget that in Sochi the prices for accommodation and services are much higher than in small villages.

This city is the warmest among other resorts in Russia. You can visit many climatic zones within it: in the subtropics, tropics, arctic zone. Rough mountain streams, endless caves, famous ski slopes attract many tourists here. There is a huge variety of hotels in Sochi, both quite old and completely new, which are not inferior in service to large hotels.

Lazarevsky district

The coast of Greater Sochi ends with the Lazarevsky district. Here rest is cheaper than in Centralny. You can choose both populous villages, for example, Lazarevskoye, where there is entertainment for vacationers of any age, or quieter ones, for example, Glubokaya Shchel. Holidays in this area, as you can see, are suitable for everyone. Is that small children will not be very comfortable to relax due to the fact that the beaches here are pebbly.

Tuapse district

The Tuapse region begins behind Greater Sochi. Its center is Tuapse. In this area, in comparison with neighboring Gelendzhik and Sochi, the infrastructure is less developed. There is less choice of hotels (especially large ones), but prices will please you more than in neighboring cities.

Tuapse city

When describing the resort towns of Russia, Tuapse is often mentioned. However, this is not entirely true. The fact is that Tuapse is an industrial port city. It does not have resort status. Therefore, vacationers mainly settle in the villages surrounding it, which are located in bays: in Dzhubga, Gizel-Dera, Novomikhailovsky, Nebug, Shepsi, Olginka and others. Holidays in this area will be remembered by lovers of beautiful landscapes who want to save money and do not suffer from the lack of some amenities.

Tuapse is known for mountain forests, which occupy about 80% of its entire territory. It is also rich in canyons, waterfalls, mountain landscapes. Here you will find many natural monuments included in the excursion programs.

Big Gelendzhik

Gelendzhik city

Novorossiysk

The coast of Novorossiysk follows Bolshoy Gelendzhik. This city is a port and a large industrial center, but it is not suitable for resort recreation.

Bolshaya Anapa

What other resort cities in Russia are there on the Black Sea? Its coast, belonging to the territory of the Krasnodar Territory, ends with Bolshoi Anapa. It unites in its composition the city of the same name and the villages of Sukko, Vityazevo, Dzhemete, Bolshoi Utrish, as well as the village of Blagoveshchenskaya.

The city of Anapa

Anapa is considered a predominantly children's resort. It is surrounded by sandy beaches, and the entrance to the sea is very shallow. There is a pebble bottom only in the villages of Bolshoy Utrish and Sukko, therefore, these places for their rest are usually chosen by adults, as well as families with older children.

In the vicinity of Anapa, as well as in the city itself, there are many health resorts that specialize in serving young guests. There are amusement parks and water parks. On the coast, the adult public will not be bored either: this place offers entertainment for every taste. You can combine rest with treatment, because Anapa is also a balneological resort, like some other resort cities in Russia. At sea you can not only have a good rest, but also improve your health. Healing mud extracted from estuaries, as well as local mineral waters are used to treat guests. And here you will also find a wonderful water park. The climate in the city is of the Mediterranean type, it is both warm and humid.

the south coast of Crimea

Many tourists flock today to the southern coast of Crimea - this is the name of the coast from Big Yalta to Big Alushta. These places are closed by a mountain range from the northern winds, so a special climate has been established here, similar in characteristics to the Mediterranean. The area offers tourists a wide range of entertainment and hotels. There is also a very interesting nightlife here. All this leads to the fact that the prices for services remain high.

Big Yalta

Big Yalta is the largest resort in this region. It unites several villages and cities: Alupka, Livadia, Gurzuf, Koreiz, Gaspru, Simeiz, Miskhor, Parkovoe, Massandra, Foros and others.

Yalta city

More recently, with the annexation of Crimea to our country, new resort cities of Russia have appeared on the map. Their list includes Yalta. It is worth staying here for those who especially love nightlife, entertainment and are ready to be among people all the time and give a lot of money for it. If you are traveling with small children, you should prefer a small village or choose a different coastline, since in Yalta and around the city all beaches are pebbly, and the depth increases rather quickly.

Big Alushta

Big Alushta is a good option for those who are eager to relax on the South Bank, but do not want to pay too much. Its coast stretches from Privetny to Partenit. Yalta and Alushta are included in the list of "The Best Resort Cities in Russia". Here you will find many attractions, discos, restaurants and other entertainment. Basically, the beaches here are made of shale sand, occasionally there is fine gravel, and the depth increases rather quickly.

Western coast of Crimea: Sevastopol, Saki, Evpatoria

We have described not all the resort cities of Russia on the sea. The list should be supplemented with Sevastopol, Sakami, Evpatoria, Feodosia and Sudak. The first three cities are located on the west coast. They are known for their shallow sea and sandy beaches.

In the west of Crimea there is Sevastopol - another large port city. Unlike Novorossiysk, it has many comfortable beaches.

This city should be chosen by those who are interested, in addition to beach recreation, historical sights, museums. It is impossible not to mention Saki and Evpatoria. These are also popular resort towns of Russia on the Black Sea. The list of balneological resorts can be supplemented with them.

Big Feodosia

There are several popular holiday destinations on the southeastern coast of Crimea. The largest is Big Feodosia. The city of Feodosia should be chosen by those who want to have a noisy and fun rest. In addition, it is a balneological resort, where you will find many health resorts offering treatments with mineral water.

If you are traveling with small children and decide to stay in Big Feodosia, it is better to choose the villages of Primorsky and Beregovoe. They are known for their seashell beaches.

If you like long walks, as well as the work of Maximilian Voloshin, you should definitely book your accommodation in Kurortny, Koktebel or Ordzhonikidze. These are large settlements that also belong to Big Feodosia. They are located at the foot of Karadag, a huge ancient volcano.

The city of Sudak and the village of Novy Svet

The city of Sudak is located between Big Alushta and Big Feodosia. It is famous for its Genoese fortress dating back to the Middle Ages. The village of Novy Svet adjoins it. These places are very popular with connoisseurs of landscapes: due to the beautiful landscapes, the surroundings of the village have been repeatedly used as scenery for filming various films. An attractive factor is also the champagne factory located here - the place where the "Novy Svet" drink is produced. Pebble beaches and sometimes difficult descent to the sea are the reasons why this area is not so popular with tourists with children.

So, we talked about what resort cities in Russia exist. Photos and descriptions will help you make the right choice. Each of them is interesting in its own way. Both large and small resort towns of Russia on the Black Sea offer good service, well-equipped beaches and a lot of entertainment - everything you need for a great vacation.

Where and to which resort in Russia is it better to go to the sea with children in 2019? Most suitable for a family trip to the sea with a child in Russia, of course, are the Black Sea resorts of the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. Read our top 10 ranking with map, photos, reviews, comparisons, pros and cons ...

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When compiling this collection, we tried to take these factors into account. But unlike the rating of foreign countries, we will not assign places (the level of prices, conditions and services is approximately the same and differs insignificantly), but simply offer the top 10 Russian seaside resorts for families with children in 2018:

Let's start with the resorts of Crimea.

Most of the Crimean resorts are great for families with children. There is very beautiful nature, clean sea and developed infrastructure for children. There are numerous water parks, dolphinariums and other entertainments for a child in Crimea. Adults will be interested in nature, rich history, numerous museums and sights of Crimea, Crimean wineries, various water activities and sports ...
Swimming in Crimea has been comfortable since May, but the sea warms up well for bathing children since June. June-July, like the velvet season in early September, are ideal for families with a child. The beaches in the south of Crimea are mostly pebbly, and you will find sandy beaches in Evpatoria in the west of Crimea, as well as in Sudak and Feodosia in the east of Crimea.

You can get to Crimea by car on the new Crimean bridge (trains will soon go along the same bridge), or by bus, or by plane. The main international airport of Crimea is located near Simferopol.

Feodosia has very beautiful nature and stunning landscapes. Well-developed infrastructure, many cafes and restaurants.
Feodosia is predominantly sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea very comfortable for children. The most famous and beautiful beach of Feodosia is the sand and shell "Golden Beach" - very beautiful, wide and the longest in Crimea (6 km!). The "Children's" beach is very popular and convenient for children. On the beaches of Feodosia, there are mini-water parks, playgrounds with carousels, swings and slides.
In Feodosia there is a good dolphinarium, which will not leave indifferent either children or adults. In the Dolphinarium of Feodosia, entertaining performances are arranged, there is an opportunity to swim with dolphins. Also, both the child and his parents will surely like the Safari Ranch Park, where in natural conditions you can observe many animals, including rare ones: ostriches, antelopes, fallow deer, deer ...
For adults, Feodosia will be interesting both for nightclubs and numerous museums and attractions: the Genoese Fortress, Dacha Stamboli, Alexander Tower ... Aivazovsky was born and lived here, Feodosia is inextricably linked with Chekhov, Alexander Green, Tsvetaeva.

From the airport of Simferopol, Feodosia is located farthest from all the resorts in this review (120 km), but it is closest to the Crimean bridge

Another resort in the southeast of Crimea is Sudak and Novy Svet. Sandy and pebble beaches in Sudak are very suitable for families with a child, as well as a well-developed infrastructure. In Sudak, children and their parents will be pleased with the water park of the same name, beautiful nature, mountain landscapes, attractions: the famous Genoese Sudak Fortress, Golitsyn Grotto in the New World, Cave Monastery, Aeolian Harp Grotto, Sun Valley and the Valley of Ghosts ...

From Simferopol airport to Sudak a little more than 100 km.

For decades Evpatoria has been considered one of the best children's resorts on the Black Sea. And there are many reasons for this ... Evpatoria is located very close to the Simferopol airport, which means that the transfer with the child will be quick and not tiring. The overwhelming majority of the beaches of Evpatoria are sandy with a gentle entrance. Evpatoria has a well-developed infrastructure. There is a huge dolphinarium, attractions, playgrounds, an amusement park, Banana Republic Water Park, Dinopark, Fairy Tales Alley, Central Park, Arboretum and much more.

From Simferopol airport to Evpatoria about 60 km.

The beaches in Yalta are pebbly, as well as on the entire South Coast of Crimea (SC), and the relief is hills and mountains ... However, this does not prevent Yalta from being one of the most popular children's destinations. The explanation for this is the excellent climate, beautiful nature, very developed infrastructure, as well as the best and most famous sights of Crimea, symbolizing the entire peninsula. Of the attractions, this, of course, is the Swallow's Nest Castle, Massandra Palace, Livadia Palace, temples, churches and museums, as well as a cable car to Mount Ai-Petri ... Children, in addition to the cable car to Mount Ai-Petri, will delight the Oceanarium of Yalta, water park "Atlantis", "Glade of Skazok", zoo "Fairy Tale" and others. Yalta has an excellent long embankment! But do not forget that you will have to walk or carry a child in a stroller along the descents and ascents, and the entrance to the sea is often not gentle, but with a rapidly increasing depth ...

From Simferopol airport to Yalta about 90 km.

In Alushta, pebble beaches, a long embankment and a long beach strip stretching along the outskirts of Alushta ... The infrastructure is well developed. The most popular attractions in Alushta and its outskirts are the Aluston fortress, the Valley of Ghosts, the largest waterfall in Crimea, Dzhur-Dzhur, Mount Kastel, which offers an excellent view of Alushta ... as well as the Water Park.

From Simferopol airport to Alushta about 70 km.

Krasnodar region

The resorts of the Krasnodar Territory are hundreds of kilometers of beaches of the Black and Azov Seas, interesting sights, stunning nature, delicious food, fruits, berries and a lot of entertainment. Most of the beaches of the Krasnodar Territory are pebbly, but there are also wonderful sandy beaches, for example, in Anapa with Dzhemete and Vityazevo, partly in Lazarevskoye and Gelendzhik ... And there are also magnificent wild rocky beaches. The infrastructure is well developed, although there is something to strive for. The resorts of the Krasnodar Territory have a huge number of Water Parks, Dolphinariums and Amusement Parks. The sea warms up for children from June, it is good to relax here with children and the velvet season is in September.

The main international airports are located in Anapa (Vityazevo) and Sochi (Adler), smaller ones - in Krasnodar, the smallest - in Gelendzhik. Bus communication is well developed, as well as railway communication (both long-distance trains and electric trains).

Anapa is perhaps the most popular children's resort in the Krasnodar Territory. And no wonder! In the immediate vicinity of the international airport of Anapa (Vityazevo) and the railway station, which means that the child will not get tired of the transfer at all. There are a small number of pebble beaches such as Su-Pseh and Sukko. But mainly, in Anapa and nearby Dzhemete and Vityazevo, gorgeous sandy beaches, comfortable entrance to the sea, developed infrastructure and a lot of entertainment for the child: Amusement Park, Water Park "Golden Beach", Water Park "Tiki-Tak", Dinopark "Rex", Children's Amusement Park, Aquapark "Olympia", Dolphinarium "Nemo", Utrish Dolphinarium, etc. There are not many attractions, especially historical ones, in Anapa ... That's right, otherwise there will be no time for gorgeous beaches, water parks, dolphinariums and other entertainments

There is a train station. The airport in Vityazevo is only 15 km from Anapa.

Lazarevskoe is the farthest northern corner of Greater Sochi, located exactly in the middle between Sochi and Tuapse. There are wide sandy and pebble beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea, a well-developed infrastructure, there are natural and historical attractions, including "33 waterfalls" ... Entertainment for children: Aquapark "Nautilus", Aquapark-dolphinarium "Starfish", dolphinarium " Lazarevsky ", Central Park, attractions, Park" Berendeevo Kingdom "...

There is a train station. From Sochi airport (Adler) to Lazarevskoe about 100 km.

Since the 2014 Olympics, Sochi has matured, has become more beautiful and more welcoming to vacationers, although many still dislike it ... for prices, pebbles, transport links - each has its own reasons ... Nevertheless, Sochi remains one of the most popular family resorts in Russia, and, all year round - from the sea to the ski resorts a stone's throw. There is a developed infrastructure, a huge number of attractions and entertainment for both adults and children ... The child will be pleased with the water parks "Akvaloo", "Galaxy", "Amfibius", "Mayak" and others, amusement parks "Sochi-Park" , "Galaxy", "Riviera", aquariums and dolphinariums, an arboretum, a circus ... Adrenaline will be added to adults by "Sochi-Park" and SkyPark. On the beaches of Sochi, medium and large pebbles.

There is a railway station in Sochi. Adler Airport is less than 30 km away.

Adler is Sochi's closest neighbor, so the attractions and entertainment are essentially the same ... Plus Adler Park with playgrounds and attractions, the Madagascar children's center. Well, the Olympic infrastructure, Sochi-Park, SkyPark and the ski resort Krasnaya Polyana are even closer than from Sochi. By the way, the view from the cable cars of Krasnaya Polyana is even more beautiful in summer than in winter. And from Adler you can walk to the beaches of Abkhazia!
The beaches in Adler are small and medium pebble, you can find sand and pebble, but there will be very little sand

There is a train station. Airport within the city.

Gelendzhik is one of the oldest and most popular Black Sea resorts with one of the most developed infrastructures. Gelendzhik is located at the very picturesque Gelendzhik Bay of the same name and has a good long embankment. In addition to Gelendzhik itself, Bolshoi Gelendzhik includes Divnomorskoe, Golubaya Bay, Kabardinka, etc. A very long beach strip for tens of kilometers includes completely different beaches: sandy, sandy-pebble, pebble, wild rocky ... For children, perhaps most of all the beaches of Kabardinka and Golubaya Bay are suitable - here it is more comfortable to enter the water, there are fewer people and a cleaner sea than in Gelendzhik itself. From entertainment for children - "Safari Park", Gelendzhik Dolphinarium, "Dinopark" in Kabardinka, water parks "Zolotaya Bukhta", "Begemot" and "Dolphin" ... "Zolotaya Bukhta" is one of the best water parks on the Black Sea coast and not only it ... From June to September, Gelendzhik Carnival, Carnival on the Water, City Day celebrations, International Hydroaviasalon and other large-scale events are held here.