Big Encyclopedia. Traveling to the former Soviet Union. Mernikov A.G., Lukomskaya E.N.

In order to rise to snow -covered mountain peaks or splash out in the warm sea, immerse yourself in the culture of another people or touch the history of the disappeared civilizations, enjoy the grandeur of ancient structures or the amazing beauty of the pristine nature, it is not necessary to leave far from the house, and indeed, you can Do not leave your own country. After all, Russia is the largest state of the world in the area, and therefore, there are much more unique attractions here than anywhere else. In addition, there are also the former republics of the Soviet Union nearby.

You choose, go for winter fishing for the cleanest lake of Baikal or to Shrovetide in Yaroslavl, become a member of the Flower Flower in Baku or meet the polar radiance on the Kola Peninsula. You can make a tour of the cities of the Golden Ring or a pilgrimage trip to the monasteries and temples of Holy Rus', go on a cruise along the Volga or on a hike along the environs of Lake Issyk-Kul. But someone will undoubtedly want to relax at the best ski resorts in Karachay-Cherkessia and Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan or beach resorts in the Krasnodar Territory and Abkhazia. Or maybe someone more like music festivals in Tatarstan or Belarus. Feel free to get together on the road, and this book will help you decide on the route.