Beautiful places in Russia for recreation

Today, many Russians are eager to travel abroad only. And completely in vain. After all, in Russia there are many very beautiful and unique places for recreation, which amaze with their landscapes. Let's visit in absentia some of them.

The best places to relax in Russia

Lake Baikal with wide sandy beaches. The water in it is surprisingly clean and transparent. Some representatives of the animal and plant life are found only in local places. A popular and very beautiful place on Baikal is Olkhon Island. The tourists who come here live in tents , enjoying the surrounding nature and romance. Be sure to visit Burhan Cape, in the Bay of Peschanaya, admire the peak of Chersky and the rock Shaman stone.

Lake Seliger in Valdai and its beautiful surroundings are very attractive for those who like hunting and fishing. In summer there are always a lot of tourists who come to relax on the clean sandy beaches of Seliger. New Year and Christmas can be found by staying in a boarding house or rest house.

The rivers of Karelia are a favorite place for fans of outdoor activities. Amateurs of rafting on rivers on kayaks or rafts come here. It is interesting to visit the Kizhi Museum-Reserve, where beautiful architectural monuments of the 18th century are located.

Fans of winter recreation are eager to get to Dombai - a famous ski resort. This is one of the most beautiful places in Russia in winter and in summer. The picturesque nature and healing mountain air attract fans of mountain skis from small to large.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - a place for exotic holidays. Lovers of quiet pastime usually enjoy bathing in hot springs. And those who prefer active leisure can make rafting along the Bystraya River, visit the Valley of Geysers or make a helicopter excursion over the peaks of volcanoes.

The real beauty of the Caucasus can be seen in the mountainous Adygea . This is the picturesque resort of Hajokh, and the unique mountain range Fisht, the most beautiful waterfalls and the famous natural monument - Hajokh pillars. In Adygea you can test yourself on rafting along the rapids of the Belaya River or simply admire the majestic mountain nature.