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1) Pillars of weathering - Butte, Mount Man-Pupu-Ner, or, as they are called, "Mansi idiots" are the pillars of weathering. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora.       1a) This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. 1a) This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora. The height of the pillars from 30 to 42 meters. The height of the pillars from 30 to 42 meters.       2) St. Basil's Cathedral - This is not only the main temple of the Red Square, but also a symbol of all Russia. 2) St. Basil's Cathedral - This is not only the main temple of the Red Square, but also a symbol of all Russia.       2a) It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the capture of the Kazan Khanate. 2a) It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the capture of the Kazan Khanate. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the "official" name of the temple - the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the "official" name of the temple - the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God.       3) Mount Elbrus - two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. 3) Mount Elbrus - two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia.       3a) Western Elbrus rises above sea level at 5642 meters, the east - at 5621 meters. 3a) Western Elbrus rises above sea level at 5642 meters, the east - at 5621 meters. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper.       4) Mamaev Kurgan and the statue of the motherland - Title Mamaev Kurgan, the legend associated with the name of the Tatar warlord Mamaia. 4) Mamaev Kurgan and the statue of the motherland - Title Mamaev Kurgan, the legend associated with the name of the Tatar warlord Mamaia.       4a) at the top of the mound were once guard patrols. 4a) at the top of the mound were once guard patrols. At the crest was a horseman, closely observe if there is where the danger. At the crest was a horseman, closely observe if there is where the danger. Zastava was founded by Khan Mamaev. Zastava was founded by Khan Mamaev. About a hundred picked men and most loyal soldiers were sent to them from his personal security guard service for the objection. About a hundred picked men and most loyal soldiers were sent to them from his personal security guard service for the objection. Khan Mother knew that a strong guard can control the Volga and Perevoloki and thus save you from the sudden attacks on the capital of the Khanate Sarai-Berke. Khan Mother knew that a strong guard can control the Volga and Perevoloki and thus save you from the sudden attacks on the capital of the Khanate Sarai-Berke.       5) Lake Baikal - the "Glorious sea, sacred Baikal" - and wants to tighten the unhurried motif, looking at the fresh wave of gray-haired old man, who can still surprise accustomed to the wonders of mankind. 5) Lake Baikal - the "Glorious sea, sacred Baikal" - and wants to tighten the unhurried motif, looking at the fresh wave of gray-haired old man, who can still surprise accustomed to the wonders of mankind.       5a) as the ancient world, Lake Baikal, there are about 25-30 million years. 5a) as the ancient world, Lake Baikal, there are about 25-30 million years. The average useful life of the lakes in the 10-15 million years old, he became a double record. The average useful life of the lakes in the 10-15 million years old, he became a double record.       6) Valley of Geysers - Kamchatka Russia is famous for a unique corner of nature - the Valley of Geysers. 6) Valley of Geysers - Kamchatka Russia is famous for a unique corner of nature - the Valley of Geysers.       6a) clouds of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible color slopes on which jets of hot water, along with lush green grass and trees create an enchanting sight. 6a) clouds of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible color slopes on which jets of hot water, along with lush green grass and trees create an enchanting sight. The valley is located approximately 160 kilometers north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The valley is located approximately 160 kilometers north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.       7) Peterhof - Not all Petersburgers like Peterhof, criticized those blinding glare, the crowds of tourists, but returned and returned to Peterhof, and guests first thing is being taken here. 7) Peterhof - Not all Petersburgers like Peterhof, criticized those blinding glare, the crowds of tourists, but returned and returned to Peterhof, and guests first thing is being taken here.       7a) Peterhof was founded in 1710 as the imperial country residence, the status of the city - from 1762. 7a) Peterhof was founded in 1710 as the imperial country residence, the status of the city - from 1762. The city is a monument of world architecture and the palace and park art XVIII-XIX centuries Reserve Museum "Peterhof". The city is a monument of world architecture and the palace and park art eighteenth-century century museum Reserve Peterhof. Town since 2005. Town since 2005.