As you know, in 2007 the results of the international vote for the new man-made 7 wonders of the world were summed up .They are the Great Wall of China, the Roman Colosseum, the Peruvian Machu Picchu, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the Indian Taj Mahal, the Christ Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro and the Kukulkan pyramid in Chichen Itza on the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico .The contest was organized by the non-profit organization New Open World Corporation, and its results aroused much controversy in the international community .So, for example, the representatives of UNESCO consider them invalid, because the opportunity to vote on the Internet or using a mobile phone was not for all the inhabitants of the Earth .
Since this list did not include any construction in Russia, it was decided to hold a national contest to find seven wonders in our country .And it did not matter whether a "miracle" was created by the hands of a person or a unique natural object .The initiators of the project were the newspaper "Izvestia", the TV channel "Russia" and the radio station "Mayak" .According to the results of the first round, 49 miracles were selected - 7 from each federal district .The second round revealed 14 finalists .Within a month and a half there was a popular vote, as a result of which the winners were chosen .On June 12, 2008, the list of 7 wonders of Russia was solemnly announced .
| St. Basil's Cathedral |
| Baikal |
| Elbrus |
7 Wonders of Russia
Lake Baikal
The lake Baikal, existing for more than 25 million years, amazes with its grandeur .This is the oldest lake in the world - usually there are lakes on Earth for 10-15 million years .Everyone knows that Baikal is the deepest lake of the planet (1637 m), stretching along eastern Siberia for 636 km in length .Pride of the region - Baikal - contains almost 22% of the world's freshwater reserves .But not in these dry figures lies the enchantment of Lake Baikal, but in its amazing nature, the diversity of the flora and fauna of the region and the beauty of the local places .All year long, wildlife lovers seek Baikal beaches to go on a fascinating journey along the water and along the lake .
Valley of Geysers
The Valley of Geysers is part of the Kronotsky Reserve - one of the National Parks of Kamchatka .This unique corner of nature for our country was discovered only in 1941 .In a small area (no more than 4 square kilometers) there are 200 thermal springs, in which there are 90 geysers emitting boiling water for tens of meters upwards .The valley is 160 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and since 1991 it has been opened for visiting by organized groups of tourists .In 2007, a large landslide fell asleep part of the valley, and several geysers found themselves under the rubble .Kamchatka Valley of Geysers is the only one in Eurasia and one of the largest in the world .
Mamayev Kurgan and Motherland-Mother
During the Great Patriotic War Mamayev Kurgan became a place of fierce fighting for the Volga coast. Here on February 2, 1943 the Battle of Stalingrad ended, notorious for the huge number of casualties. In memory of this battle, a monument-ensemble was erected to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. Its main monument is the sculpture "Motherland is Calling! "Height of 85 meters.
Peterhof
Peterhof - the most popular suburb of St. Petersburg, built in the manner of French Versailles. The main miracle of the palace and park ensemble is its fountains. Thousands of water jets adorn the park, on a clear day shimmering and sparkling with sunlight. All this complex system, consisting of three cascades and 150 fountains, functions without a single pump - only due to a thoughtful design. The large cascade of Peterhof is one of the most beautiful fountains in the world.
St. Basil's Cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral - the most beautiful, the most elegant, the most unusual temple in Moscow, one of the symbols of Russia. Eight churches, crowned with colored domed bulbs, surround the central church with a tent-like completion. In the cathedral you can admire the preserved frescoes, marvel at the huge number of icons (about 400) of the 16th-19th centuries or visit the service. In 2011, the cathedral celebrated its 450th anniversary, and a new exposition was arranged for the memorable date.
Weathering posts
The weathering posts on the Manh Pupu-nyro Plateau are a geological monument located on the territory of the Komi Republic .7 fossil remains of a height from 30 to 42 meters were created by nature itself for 200 million years .Once these pillars were objects of the cult of Mansi people .For a long time the local population created various legends about their origin, the most widespread was the version about the petrified giants .Later, scientists established that these original stone figures are the result of the weathering of ancient metamorphic schists, but despite such a prosaic treatment, the Pillars did not lose their appeal and mystery .
Elbrus
Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia and all of Europe, widely known for its glaciers feeding local rivers .The deep saddle divides the western and eastern peaks of Elbrus, towering above sea level at 5642 and 5621 meters respectively .For the first time Kabardin Kilar Khashirov rose to the top of Mount Elbrus in 1829, and since then the stream of brave conquerors of the gray-haired old man has not dried up .Once the two-headed handsome was a volcano, but it died out a few thousand years ago .Today, Elbrus region is a large ski region offering a variety of opportunities for skiing from November to May .