Despite the opportunity to visit almost any corner of the world, millions of Russians prefer to spend their holidays at home. But, even limiting ourselves to Russia, it is not at all easy to choose a vacation spot.
The world's largest repository of the purest drinking water, Lake Baikal, is called the "Blue Wonder of the Planet". The climate of its coast is very similar to the sea, and the sun shines there almost all year round. The waters of Lake Baikal are inhabited by unique animals and plants - endemics that are found only there. These are omul, grayling, whitefish, taimen, seal, bighead Hamar, leuzea, Sukachev's wrestler, etc. On the shores of Lake Baikal, ermine, Barguzin sable, squirrel, Siberian weasel, elk, bear, reindeer and other rare animals, as well as about 300 species of birds, feel at ease. Arriving at this amazing lake, you can go on a cruise on a steamer or yacht, relax in one of the many tourist centers, look at the hot springs, go into the taiga or fish for days. In winter on Lake Baikal you can cheerfully celebrate the New Year, go downhill skiing and snowmobiling.
The Ural is attractive to tourists for its numerous cultural monuments, temples and historical sites. In the Ural lands, you can see a variety of natural attractions - mineral springs in Obukhovo, the Kungura ice caves, Talkov Stone Mountain, Lake Uveldy and the Chusovaya River. Tours to the Urals are especially popular for ecotourists who love to climb mountain peaks and have picnics there, test themselves in rafting on the Chusovaya River.
St. Petersburg is a city that you can recognize all your life. The unique sights of St. Petersburg are, first of all, numerous churches and cathedrals comparable to the world's architectural masterpieces, parks and gardens of Peterhof, famous for their palaces and fountains. Less than half an hour's drive from St. Petersburg is the residence of the Russian emperors - Tsarskoe Selo, which is a luxurious palace and park complex of 18th century architecture.
Fans of traditional recreation should go to the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory - Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik, etc. The healing air of the Black Sea coast, soft sand and a sea of sun - all this will bring a lot of pleasure to both children and adults. Lake Seliger, famous for its clear waters, forests and meadows, is also suitable for families.
