THE CITY SHOULD BE CONVENIENT FOR TOURISTS

I watch with interest how the opponents of the city's transformations begin to whine that “Moscow is not for tourists, but for Muscovites” and “for whom all this is being done at all”. For tourists as well. Countries and cities spend huge amounts of money to attract tourists. Because tourists are money, tourists are new jobs. And the city should be convenient for tourists!

Russia does not know how to work with tourists. The share of income from tourism in our country is no more than 1.5% of GDP, while, as in the global GDP, this figure is about 10%. We still do not have a normal taxi service at any airport in the capital, so that you go out and sit in the official city ​​taxi, which will take you home at a fixed rate. Our service sector is not developed, it is dangerous and inconvenient to walk around the city. Petersburg and Moscow somehow reach out and accept the people, but outside the capitals it is generally dark.

I counted a little tourism income in different countries, and this is what happens.

As you can see, we are very far behind the developed countries. Despite the fact that we have a huge tourist potential! Luxurious nature, cuisine, historic cities, art. Russia could receive 10 times more tourists.

Tourism is an excellent stimulus for the development of the city. The reason for this is the growth of small and medium-sized businesses. Demand creates supply, and in places where there is a large tourist flow, locals do not miss the opportunity to open small hotels and hostels, coffee shops and bars, souvenir shops and various entertainment venues. New jobs are emerging, employment is growing, people are earning more and spending more, tax revenues are increasing, and the city is developing and prospering.

But there is one thing: in order to attract tourists to the city, you must first create comfortable and interesting conditions for them. It is with this that Russia has a big problem. Nobody wants to create a tourist infrastructure, restore monuments and monitor the quality of service. Nobody wants to build normal roads and develop air links so that it is not so difficult for visitors to get to resorts and tourist centers. Nobody wants to cancel the visa regime for countries with a high level of outbound tourism. Americans, Chinese, Germans, British, Italians, French and other nations that are leading in terms of spending on foreign travel still have to apply for visas to Russia. And the residents of Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru and Guatemala at this time can easily come to us without visas, only they do not need it at all.

The number of tourists directly depends on how comfortable, accessible and interesting a particular country is for them. On the this moment Russia is uncomfortable and inaccessible for tourists. According to the World Economic Forum in 2015, Russia took 45th place in the ranking of countries in terms of attractiveness for foreign tourists. In the global flow of tourists, the share of trips to Russia is only 2-3%. And this share is not increasing for the reason that Russia does not have enough high-quality infrastructure for a normal rest - this is directly stated in official reports.

But what can we say about foreign tourists, when even the Russians themselves prefer to go on vacation abroad. Yes, in 2015 domestic tourism grew by 20% due to the collapse of the ruble and travel bans to Turkey and Egypt. But the following year, it began to decline again as the Russians began to return to Turkey. Russian resorts and tourist cities cannot compete even with cheap vacations abroad. The reason for this is poor quality. transport infrastructure, insufficient number of good inexpensive hotels and cafes, lack of resort infrastructure, undeveloped domestic flights and much more.

But back to foreign tourists. And here I want to give a few numbers for clarity. In 2016, foreign tourists spent $ 212 billion in the United States, $ 119 billion in China, $ 65 billion in Spain, $ 46 billion in France and Germany, and $ 32 billion in Japan. How much do you think they spent in a huge and beautiful Russia? Only $ 11 billion. And now estimate how much money our country could earn if it had comfortable and well-maintained cities, restored architectural monuments, developed infrastructure, convenient tourist routes and normal transport connection.

So make cities comfortable and convenient. And if someone starts to tell you that we don't need tourists, that there is no need to make pedestrian streets, know that this is the enemy of Russian cities.

The lion's share of foreigners does not consider Russia as a place to visit, but in vain. The country is clearly the leader in natural wonders, does not lag behind most European countries in terms of architectural monuments, and is the undisputed leader in the number of cultural heritage sites. We propose to consider the tourist rating of Russian cities and personally assess the wealth of one of the greatest empires.

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This city can be put both in the first and in the last place in the ranking of the leading tourist cities in Russia, depending on the personal preferences of each. Barentsburg offers extreme tourism for high-income people. Delivery of groups is carried out by icebreakers, including the legendary Yamal, or by aviation through Norway (visa is not required). This territory belongs to both Russia and Norway, and the rest of the world.

Barentsburg is a city of miners, the fruit of the ambitions of the communist party. The northernmost bust of V.I.Lenin in the world is located here. Many buildings are decorated with socialist mosaics. What is noteworthy: there is a school, a clinic, a shop, a post office, the Internet. People never get sick with ARVI - viruses and microbes do not survive here due to low temperatures.

Prices are expensive. The Barentsburg Hotel is a Soviet-style hotel with a decent renovation inside and offers double rooms from $ 130 / day. The price for a weekly tour (hotel, snowmobiles, meals, excursions) starts from 1.5 thousand US dollars per person, this price does not include a flight to / from Norway.

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Here you can meet shamans with iPhones, rocks, Baikal omul, the Museum of Local Lore. N.M. Revyakina. The main thing is the unique landscape and nature. Special energy. Tourists disembark both on foot and by personal transport from ferries that arrive here with enviable regularity. Olkhon is the place where a person is best separated from the rapid flow of city life, stopping to comprehend and contemplate life. There is no scattering of Michelin restaurants, almost no roads, no noise, little illumination. There are many soulful people, nature, air and, most importantly, freedom.

There are three hotels in the vicinity of Khuzhir: the brand Baikal View with a swimming pool - from 5 thousand rubles, the Daryana Estate with a bath - from 1.5 thousand rubles and the Olkhon camping hotel with a shower, which works until 22:00 - from 3 thousand. ATV rental - 1 thousand rubles per hour. Shaman services - from 500 rubles to infinity. Khuzhir is the most expensive city, popular among foreign tourists.

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In Vladivostok, there are not many attractions, no objects World heritage... But. This is the end and / or start station Trans-Siberian Railway- a particularly popular tourist round in Russia among foreigners.

Separately, the city deserves to be in the ranking of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia. It is worth visiting here: Popov Island - a unique untouched corner of nature with a marvelous landscape, the Golden Horn Bridge, the seaside safari park - a place where you can meet the rarest Amur tigers. Separately, attention should be focused on the developed restaurant culture, Far Eastern cuisine, which has no analogues. Vladivostok is easy to recognize by the abundance of Japanese cars on the streets. This is the place where divers should visit. A large number of underwater fauna and marine attractions are concentrated here.

Hostels - from 400 rubles / night. Hotels - from 2.5 thousand Not the most cheap city Russia.

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One of the most important cultural economic cities Russia, where tourists from all over the world flock, which has earned the seventh place in the ranking. Nizhny Novgorod founded by the Grand Duke of Vladimir, Yuri Vsevolodovich, in 1221. And three hundred years later, a stone Kremlin was built, which no one took for 500 years. Nizhny Novgorod is recognized largest city river tourism in Russia in the federal rating.

In the evenings, tourists flock to Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, where attractions and musicians meet. The area is bursting with lights and fun, with bars and restaurants buzzing until the early hours of the morning. In the afternoon, guests create the historical architecture of streets, fortifications, monasteries, saturated with eight hundred years of history.

The prices are affordable. For a double room in a decent hotel you will have to pay from 2 thousand rubles. The hostel will cost 250 - 700 rubles / bed-place. The entrance fee to the Kremlin is 150 rubles.

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The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan attracts tourists with the primordial Russian architecture of fortifications and merchant structures, Orthodox churches. The city was ranked third in Europe and eighth in the world as the fastest growing tourist cities on Tripadvisor. The Kazan white-stone Kremlin is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can taste many types of fish from the Volga basin, which is prepared in any local restaurant.

You can stay overnight in a hostel for less than 300 rubles, in a hotel for 1500 and more. An excursion to the Hermitage-Kazan, which is located on the territory of the Kremlin, will cost 250 rubles.

5. Belokurikha

Mountains, forest, clean air, natural water, thermal springs - this is Altai. All the beauty of this region, unique on the planet, is concentrated in Belokurikha. This is a federal resort city, where the Chinese, Kazakhs, people from the Far East of the Russian Federation, and Europeans prefer to rest. This is the place where people come either to be treated with mineral waters, or to create nature, resting from the hustle and bustle.

The resort has several lifts, about four slopes, excluding children, a small water park is arranged at the sanatorium, the number of hotels will satisfy any demand. Security forums are regularly held here wildlife, including UNESCO - "Siberian Davos". You should definitely visit the maralniks, where red deer are bred.

Prices are at a very democratic level. An apartment for 3 - 5 beds will cost 0.8–2 thousand per day, a hotel room - from 1 to 3 thousand rubles. The rent of cottages is in great demand - from 2 thousand rubles for a house with a sauna, a small pool, the Internet and other benefits.

4. Derbent

It is considered the most ancient city in Russia, if you do not take into account Crimean Kerch... Derbent is located in the Republic of Dagestan on the Caspian coast. This place is located between three cultures: Islam, Christianity and Judaism, which is reflected in the smallest details of the old city, a piece of which and some individual buildings are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage of Humanity.

There are many hotels and mini-hotels for every taste and budget, you should definitely familiarize yourself with local cuisine... There are several museums of different directions. Derbent is one of the few monuments of Persian culture and military glory. Still, the main attraction is the life of the local population and its hospitality.

The price tags are at a very democratic level, you can stay in a hostel for 200 rubles / night, in a mini-hotel for 3 thousand and more.

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Moscow is always mentioned when listing the world's leading cities: New York, London, Tokyo, Dubai and so on. But only Moscow is home to such a number that cannot be found in most countries of the world, the highest according to Forbes. The city is buried in expensive cars, hotels, boutiques, showrooms. Life here does not stop for a minute, all restaurants, nightclubs and bars are open until the last visitor. Foreign tourists prioritize St. Petersburg and Moscow, leaving other cities in their ranking of Russian cities.

What to see in Moscow: foreign tourists walk along Red Square, where in winter they fill a huge ice rink In May, the largest military parade in the post-Soviet space is held, but the most attractive place for foreigners is the mausoleum where Lenin was embalmed. Always crowded in the Tretyakov Gallery and State Museum visual arts. The sights of Moscow do not end there, but only begin.

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Among the advantages: a huge variety of world museums, architectural monuments, a huge number of recreational areas around the city. St. Petersburg can also be safely called tourist capital RF. Up to 3 million foreign tourists and the same number of compatriots come here annually.

What to see in St. Petersburg? - everything: the Hermitage - one of the richest museums on the planet, Peterhof - the royal courtyard with gilded fountains, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky Prospect and much more, there is not enough ink to list. This city is unique and compares favorably with other Russian cities with a pronounced architectural ensemble of literally every street, drawbridges, river channels, white nights.

Pricing in St. Petersburg is democratic, a huge number of hostels are presented here, a bed in which costs from 200 rubles per night. A hotel room will cost 3-50 thousand rubles / night. A high, stable flow of foreign tourists and the greed of businessmen made St. Petersburg one of the most expensive cities for tourism in Russia in the ranking.

1. Sochi

Of the merits: ski slopes, mineral water, beaches, bars and restaurants, modern architecture, many sports facilities, the Olympic Village.

The subtropical climate prevails here. The city is located on the Black Sea coast. The backdrop for the wealth of hotels, restaurants and residential developments has become Caucasus mountains... The ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana open their doors in late autumn. Some locals tangerines are grown, which have a unique and pleasant taste.

Pricing in Sochi is at a high level. The cost of living starts from 1000 rubles per day and ends indefinitely. A four-room apartment with a decent renovation will cost 4-6 thousand per day, a double room "Standard" in a hotel on the first line will cost at least 4 thousand.

Sochi is a Russian city leading in terms of the influx of tourists from neighboring countries and the CIS, the first in the ranking due to its developed infrastructure and services. Sochi won the championship only due to the demand among compatriots, foreigners do not come here often.

An experienced traveler tries to choose an interesting and original place for each new trip, but everyone was once a beginner. When I first started traveling, like most ordinary tourists, first of all I visited those countries about which I heard and knew the most. So what are the most visited countries today? Where do the crowds of tourists flock?

No. 10. Mexico - 29.1 million visitors a year

Mexico ranks 10th in the ranking of the most visited countries in the world. In the ranking of the countries of the continent of America, Mexico is the second most visited country after the United States, even ahead of Canada! The number of visitors to Mexico per year is higher than the number of visitors in the entire Caribbean (22.8 million people per year). The most visited region in Mexico is the Yucatan Peninsula. People come here for gorgeous beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, lush rainforest and bustling nightlife.

No. 9. Russia - 29.8 million visitors per year

In recent years, Russia has been in the top 10 most visited countries in the world, only slightly behind the UK. There are 26 sites in Russia that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lake Baikal, volcanoes and geysers of Kamchatka, the Black Sea coast, the snow-capped mountains of Altai are just a few of thousands famous places for visiting.

Russia is not only rich natural sites but also cultural attractions. The main cultural centers - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Novgorod, Kazan and others - are famous for their numerous churches, museums, historical buildings, theaters, palaces, defensive structures and other objects with a rich centuries-old history.
The popularity of Russia as a country to visit is growing every year. About a million people in Russian Federation work in the field of tourism.

No. 8. UK - 32.6 million visitors a year

The tourism business annually brings to the state treasury $ 17.2 billion. Most of the UK tourists are Europeans, the second largest group of tourists arriving in the UK from the USA and Canada. London is the most visited city in the United Kingdom and the Tower is the most visited place.

No. 7. Germany - 33.0 million visitors per year

Germany is considered one of the safest tourist countries in the world. In Germany, tourism is developed both for its own citizens and for foreigners. According to statistics, 30% of Germans prefer to relax in the country.

In Germany, 2 million people work in tourism, and the share of tourism in the country's GDP is 4.5%. Cultural tourist centers Germany is Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, they are also the most visited cities in the country. The most famous natural attractions in Germany are the National Park Saxon Switzerland, National Park Near Pomeranian Lagoons, Jasmund National Park. These parks are visited by millions of tourists every year.

No. 6. Turkey - 39.8 million visitors a year

Turkey is in 6th place in terms of attendance. This country is known for its wealthy cultural heritage and ethnic diversity. Turkey has a large number of historical, cultural and archaeological sites, and in addition to this enchanting seaside resorts on the coasts of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas... Istanbul is the most visited city in Turkey.

In 2015, the Turkish tourism industry suffered losses due to a number of accidents associated with the actions of terrorist groups. Turkey has lost a third of the entire flow of tourists.

No. 5. Italy - 48.6 million visitors a year

To visit Italy is a dream of many people. 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, countless cultural artifacts, archaeological sites of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, Mediterranean coast and much more! Italy is rightfully ranked 5th in terms of attendance.

The most visited cities in Italy: Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan. 48.6 million tourists annually bring huge amounts of money to the country's treasury.

No. 4. China - 55.6 million visitors a year

Great Chinese Wall, Sacred mountains China, Shaolin Monastery, Huangoshu Falls, Forbidden City, Three Gorges Power Station and many other attractions make China one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. According to the World Trade Organization, by 2020, China will rank first in the world among countries in terms of attendance.

Number 3. Spain - 65.0 million visitors per year

Tourism is the main industry in Spain. The share of tourism is 11% of the country's GDP. People go to Spain to visit Barcelona and Madrid, the resorts Mediterranean Sea, take part in Carnivals and Ensierro (Spanish national custom, which consists in running away from bulls, cows or calves specially released from the corral).

15 national parks attract nature lovers. Spain is also famous for its ski resorts... 13 Spanish cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and attract tourists from all over the world.

No. 2. USA - 74.8 million visitors a year

The huge country of the USA can surprise both beginners and experienced travelers. Cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas continue to receive tourists. all year round... From the natural attractions of the United States: the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the wonderful landscapes of Alaska, the beaches of Hawaii and much more. In 29 states of the United States, tourism is the main industry that brings big money to the treasury.

In the United States, the largest flows of tourists come from Mexico, Canada, and the UK. According to statistics, by 2025 the United States will earn $ 2.5 trillion. US dollars on tourism.

# 1. France - 83.7 million visitors a year

Most people are attracted by the local flavor and special atmosphere, in addition, France is famous for its exquisite cuisine and wines.

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world thanks to the Eiffel Tower. Besides Paris, people travel to Lyon, Strasbourg and other cities. France is famous for its magnificent ski resorts, alpine mountains, beaches, picturesque French villages, beautiful gardens and parks and more.

Mother Russia is still great, not only in big cities, but in some villages you can find something little-studied with great historical value, not to mention the recognized attractions. The main flows of foreign tourists are directed to Moscow and St. Petersburg, because the infrastructure is better developed here than anywhere else, there are so many attractions that you can get to know them for weeks. In addition, in the capital's hotels, the service is close to European standards, and the prices are even ahead of them. But other places in Russia are also becoming more and more popular.

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1.Moscow

First of all, tourists go to the capital and are interested in the culture of the host country there. It is best to get acquainted with it in museums, and there are over 400 of them in the capital. Museum-apartments of various celebrities or museum-reserves are also popular. Foreigners tend to visit the famous Tretyakov Gallery. The most authentic photographs can be taken in the Kremlin and on Red Square. You can often meet foreigners on Arbat, Tverskaya Street and Theater Square.

2. St. Petersburg

The second largest Russian city is one of the most beautiful in the world, so the flow of tourists here continues unabated. For example, in 2015, 2.8 million foreigners came here and 3.7 million Russian tourists... The city is located at the mouth of the full-flowing Neva River, which flows into The Gulf of Finland... St. Petersburg has the status of an independent subject of the federation on a par with Moscow. It is not like other Russian cities, at least its historical center. The 200-meter-long facade along the Neva became the heart of the city Winter Palace... Catherine II added the Hermitage building next to it, where various works of art were brought. In our time, the Hermitage has absorbed the Winter Palace itself, and in total it includes 5 buildings, the exhibition area of ​​which is second only to the Louvre. There are many neoclassical and baroque buildings in the historical part of the city. There are also many different churches in St. Petersburg. The dome of the amazing St. Isaac's Cathedral took more than 100 kg of gold leaf, and the Kazan Cathedral, located on Nevsky Prospekt, somewhat resembles the square with St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Is there some more Peter and Paul Cathedral, in the Imperial Tomb of which all Russian emperors are buried, with the exception of Peter II and Ivan VI. In 1998, the remains of Nicholas II and members of his family were transported here. Drawbridges across the Neva have become the symbol of the city, and riding along the canals and rivers of the city has become a good entertainment.

3. Krasnodar Territory

The Krasnodar Territory has become perhaps the most popular holiday region in Russia. It contains many of the most popular resort cities: Sochi, Adler, Anapa, Gelendzhik. Not far from here is sunny Abkhazia with the magnificent Lake Ritsa and pristine nature... Sochi is the most promoted, but therefore the most expensive resort in the region, for the Winter Olympics it has noticeably changed. The largest oceanarium in the country is also located here. There is also a huge (50 hectares) arboretum and amusement park Riviera at the disposal of tourists. It is also worth mentioning the many waterfalls and caves, dolmens and mountain rivers.

4. The Golden Ring of Russia

This is the name of the whole route, invented during the Soviet era and connecting several ancient cities of Central Russia, rich in architectural and historical sights. Over the years, traveling along the Golden Ring only gains in popularity. The route originally included 8 cities, but now their number has increased. It covers five regions: Moscow, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma and Yaroslavl. Travels are organized all year round.

Yaroslavl

This city is the largest of all those included in the Golden Ring route. It is included in the list of World Heritage Sites formed by UNESCO. Urban development took shape in the 17th-18th centuries and serves as an excellent example of the mutual influence of the culture and architecture of Russia and Western Europe.

Vladimir

This city is a famous Russian historical and cultural center, one of the pearls of the Golden Ring. Together with Murom, it is one of the oldest cities in central Russia. This city-museum has preserved unique monuments dating back to the XII century: the Assumption and Dmitrievsky Cathedrals, as well as the Golden Gate - they are protected by UNESCO. Here, even the buildings of the bank, the hospital and the shopping complex are classified as ancient architectural monuments.

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Kostroma

Kostroma was included in " Golden ring"Because of the ancient Ipatiev Monastery and unique urban development. The hero of the Russian-Polish war (1609-1618) Ivan Susanin was born in Kostroma. It was decided to make it the homeland of the Snow Maiden. Kostroma is an old jewelery city - one third of all domestic jewelery is made in its district.

Suzdal

It is the smallest of the cities included in the Golden Ring. But in this small old Russian town there are many architectural sights (the Kremlin, monasteries, temples), as well as good hotels. Suzdal is like Russia in miniature - here priceless fragments of ancient Russian culture coexist with provincial backwaters.

5. Baikal

The deepest and deepest lake on the planet - Baikal is located in the Irkutsk region of Eastern Siberia. Travelers from all over the world strive for it. The island of Olkhon is especially popular here - it is the only inhabited island on Lake Baikal. A large flow of tourists who have come to these lands strives to get to the thermal springs of Talaya, known for their healing properties. The part of Baikal, separated by Olkhon, is called the Small Sea, it is especially lively. Even experienced tourists are impressed by the view of the magnificent Ukovsky waterfall, a powerful stream of which rushes from a 50-meter height into the gorge. The shores of Lake Baikal abound in caves and picturesque bays.

6. Kaliningrad region

The former Königsberg, and now Kaliningrad, experienced a mixture of European and Russian culture and it is no coincidence that it is one of the most beautiful cities Russia. It contains a huge number of monuments, museums and temples. In the Kaliningrad region, the Curonian Spit is especially famous, which now has the status national park... It is very long (almost 100 km) narrow sand spit divided between Russia and Lithuania. Lithuanian and German tourists love to rest on the endless beaches of the Curonian Spit. There is a unique "dancing forest" in which the trees resemble snakes crawling out of the ground. Scientists have not yet found an explanation for this strange phenomenon.

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7. Karelia

This is a land with incredibly beautiful and diverse nature. There are over 60 thousand lakes in Karelia, the largest of which are Ladoga and Onega. Routes on amazing islands Kizhi and Valaam. The last one is laid hiking routes, walking along which you can admire the amazing nature, see the life of the rare inhabitants of the island and the monks of the local monastery. In Kizhi there is a museum of Karelian architecture, its best examples are protected by UNESCO. The Kivach reserve is very interesting; water cruises to Karelia, starting from St. Petersburg, are popular.

8. Kazan

Relatively recently, the capital of Tatarstan became one of the popular tourist cities in Russia, this was facilitated by the activities of the city authorities aimed at its improvement. This was also helped by the holding of the Universiade in 2013, which was preceded by a thorough preparation of the city. Today's Kazan is in many ways similar to European cities. Its main attraction is the Kremlin. Historically, Orthodox and Islamic cultures are closely intertwined in the city, so the mosque here peacefully coexists next to an Orthodox church. Many Kazan families profess different religions, and the spouses can be of different nationalities.

9. Nizhny Novgorod

This famous city on the banks of the Volga has long been an important economic and cultural center of Russia, attracting the attention of foreign tourists as well. In the center of the city there is a stone Kremlin, built at the beginning of the 16th century; there are also many historical buildings of the 18th-20th centuries, monuments of Russian wooden architecture. From the upper city embankment, you can clearly see the confluence of the majestic Volga with the faster Oka.

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10. Altai

Altai is one of the most beautiful places not only in Russia, but also in the rest of the world. Its endless mountain landscapes, glaciers, lakes, caves and turbulent mountain streams amaze with its grandeur. There are excellent conditions for water and ski holiday or descents into mysterious caves. Among other sights of Altai, the Belukha Mountain is especially popular among travelers - highest point Altai and Siberia, Denisova cave. UNESCO took under protection the whole area - the "Golden Mountains of Altai", which includes the Katunsky and Altai reserves, Saylyugemsky national park, the Ukok plateau and Lake Teletskoye - part of the 15 deepest lakes on Earth. The city of Belokurikha was repeatedly recognized as the best Russian resort.

11. Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria

Three small North Caucasian republics seem to be destined for active tourism... Most of them have mountainous terrain, which is why the centers of Russian mountaineering are located here. The two-headed majestic Elbrus alone dreams of conquering thousands of climbers. But Mount Cheget is considered more difficult in terms of ascent. There are many mountain lakes and caves. Especially popular Blue Lakes, Lake Tambukan, Tsarskaya Crown waterfall, Honey Falls, Guam Gorge and Devil's Gate Pass.

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2. Prague (Historic Center of Prague)

Prague, namely the historical center of Prague - Czech Republic. Prague is one of the most impressive medieval cityscapes in the world. The city has a huge number of outstanding architectural monuments in a picturesque natural environment. The historic center is large and consists of several parts, including the Old Town (Prague Old Town), New town(Prague New Town), Mala Strana and Hradcany, Charles Bridge and Josefov.

3. New York (Manhattan)

New York, namely Manhattan - USA, New York. The most famous historic district of the most famous and popular city of the world is Manhattan, the historic center of skyscrapers. The first high-rise buildings in the world were built here at the end of the 19th century. Currently, the most famous skyscrapers are the Empire State Building (381 m high, built in 1931), Chrysler Building (282 m, built in 1930) and many others.

4. Sana (Old City of Sana "a)

Sanaa, namely Old city Sana'a - Yemen. An impressive display of unique Yemeni town planning and architecture. Sana'a was founded in 500 BC. and many of the city's buildings are dated to AD 500-600. .The 9th century city walls are 14 m high, the old city contains over 100 mosques. Unfortunately, Sana'a is closed to tourists due to the war in Yemen.

5. Venice

Venice - Italy, Veneto. One of the most unusual and most beautiful cities on earth, which contains incredible amount artistic and architectural values.

6. Hong Kong

Hong Kong, a former British colony and now a separate administrative region within China, is one of the most impressive cities in the world. Hong Kong is one of the most significant in the worldfinancial centers, with the highestfinancial development indexand is invariably included inmost competitive economies in the world.

7. Istanbul

Istanbul - Turkey, the city where the border between Europe and Asia passes, where European and Muslim culture meet. One of oldest cities peace, the former center of Christendom, namely Constantinople. Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world and the largest European city... Istanbul is the 5th most popular tourist destination in the world.

8. Vienna

Vienna - Austria, this is the jewel in the Austrian jewelry box. An ideal place to discover classical music, Austrian pastries, the very best apple strudel in the Weimar café, magnificent architecture that recalls Vienna's imperial past, especially masterpieces such as the exquisite Baroque style Austrian national library and a great opera.

9. Jerusalem (Jerusalem)

Jerusalem - Israel, the most controversial city in the Middle East, although it is perhapsone of the few places in the worldwhere churches stand peacefully next to the mosque and synagogues. Everything here seems to be covered with 4,000 years of Jewish dust, but it is an amazingly modern and young city.