Tourist Attractions & Monuments en Russie - Sibérie

3 km south-west of Krasnoyarsk, on the right bank of the Yenisey River, in the north-western spurs of the Saan Mountains, lies the State Nature Reserve, Stolby, founded in 1925. One of the favourite activities of the people of Krasnoyarsk is walking to the columns, or stone pillars. You can go there with friends or family to relax, snorkel, picnic in the open air, toboggan, and do some selfies. An exceptional creation of nature hidden in the thick taiga, the reserve is 24 km wide and covers an area of 47,200 ha. It runs along the Ienisseï for 34 km. There are 550 species of plants, 85 mammals (including many bears), 150 birds and 22 fish specimens. For millions of years, the winds and rains have sculpted gigantic granito-sienite figures, named after their bizarre shapes, Feathers, Lion's Bow, Devil's Finger, Totem, Great Eagle, Grandfather, Mittens, etc., in this area. The height of these rocks, which form 80 groups, can reach up to 1,000 meters. Stolby, the most picturesque and most visited corner, extends over 1,400 ha to the north of the reserve. It is a Mecca for green enthusiasts and mountaineers. It is home to a completely different kind of fauna, that of bare-handed climbers (stolbists), who come from all over the world, at any time of the day, to compete with the giants! The first Stolbe (first pole), 568 m high, is the most popular. The highest of them is the second Stolbe, 592 m high and 800 m in circumference. At the summits (some of which can be climbed without too much difficulty), an unforgettable view of the taiga opens up, a breathtaking postcard that gives an idea of the immensity and power of the biome (come in autumn, when the larch trees are blazing). Climbing enthusiasts will find in Stolby something to practice their skills. But beware, the practice is reserved for experienced sportsmen and women! The reserve is also home to a handful of scientists, established here all year round.

Stolby includes several hiking routes, more or less difficult, some of them spread over more than a day's walk. Nature lovers will also be able to sleep here: a comfortable but rudimentary hotel (no running water, no Internet) welcomes you all year round, if the temperature does not go above -20°C. It is also possible to camp, either in the open air or in designated areas. There are a few snack bars at the entrance to the park, which are not always open.

Mount Chersky is a natural panoramic terrace that offers a breathtaking view of the source of the Angara River, the Baikal port and, on a clear day, you can even see the Khamar-Daban mountain range, whose peaks can reach over 2,000 meters in altitude. The mountain is named after the famous explorer of Lake Baikal, geologist Ivan Chersky. It would be a real shame to miss out on this splendid view.

If there's one place that sums up the beauty of Olkhon Island, it's here. You will marvel at the view of Lake Baikal from the top of the sharp cliffs. In summer it is a refuge for butterflies. In the sea you may see seals playing leapfrog. At the end of the peak, a shamanistic totem pole is erected like a lighthouse. Don't forget to leave an offering there otherwise the revenge of the shamanic gods can be terrible: breakdown, flat tire... And given the state of the road, a 4x4 is indispensable.

Opened in 2005, this ethnographic complex located outside the city is built in homage to the explorers of the Yakutia. Surrounded by forests, meadows, mountains and small lakes, this natural site offers reconstructions of ancient wooden houses with a variety of small museums, a hotel and a yakoute kitchen restaurant. Also on the complex is a centre for the rearing of huskies, which offers sorties dog dogs in winter, a panoramic terrace offering views over the entire town of Yakutsk and the "Permafrost Kingdom" museum inside a hill where everything is made of ice.

The park offers a spectacular view of the Amur River and a vast promenade. It is one of the city's assets that the municipality has endeavoured to restore very well. From Komsomolskaya Square, a very large staircase leads to the banks of the Amur River, which have also been turned into a promenade, and to Khabarovsk beach, which is very popular in fine weather. The river station can be reached via this promenade. Cruise ships sailing along or across the Amur River leave from here.

To the north of the village of Doubovy Klioutch, there is a pretty lake covered with lotus trees. In Russia, this plant is included in the list of endangered species. The site is therefore considered an exceptional natural treasure: the flowering period lasts two to three days in August. It is a very short period, but worth seeing: hundreds of pale pink buds open at the same time and cover a good part of the lake. Tourists come here in great numbers. Even out of season, the lake is worth a visit.

On the left of the Hotel Intourist, two blocks away, you can see the monument to Youri Gagarin on the boulevard of the same name. On the left bank, there is the Irkutsk railway station and the Faubourg Glazkovo, with wooden houses and clay streets. Later on, on the left, the huge Polytechnnique Institute (20 000 students) and the Academic Precinct, an annex of the Russian Academy of Sciences, take care of the country's future elites.

Ekaterinburg Central Park. A historical leisure and relaxation area. In this vast green and wooded area, there are rides (Ferris wheel) and attractions for children. You can rent barbecue stands there. It also houses a billiard room and a brewery. The place is very pleasant, although very lively. In winter, it hosts the Christmas facilities. In the summer, a senior citizens' ball is held there among other popular events.

Kungur Cave is a system of karst (a kind of gypsum) caves stretching for 5.7 km of which only 1.5 km is open to the public. Be careful, you can only access the site with the approved guide proposed by the administration. Warm clothing should be worn, as the temperature in the cave does not rise above -2°C, even in summer. The Kungur Cave is the pearl of the Perm Region, known in Russia and all over the world. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The underground labyrinth has a total of 48 caves bearing the names of its explorers. The largest cave is the Geographers' Cave, which is 140 m long, 40 m wide and over 10 m high. In the entrance is the icing zone, formed over the years, where the temperature is always above 0°C. Here, stratiform ice, stalagmites, stalactites and crystals are preserved all year round and represent one of the peculiarities of this fantastic site. The annual temperature in the centre is 5 °C. The largest of the seventy underground lakes is the Bolshoié Lake with a mirror surface of 1,460 ^m2 and a maximum depth of 3 m.

Around the cave is the small village of Ermak, which was built as a result of the influx of tourists, with souvenir shops, a café, a park with wooden sculptures and a geological museum. Please note: Credit cards are not accepted at the cash desk and in the café.

29 oulitsa Leningradskaïa, Ichym.

The Tyumen Museum of History and Architecture is currently closed until further notice due to recent events. The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museum closes. To make sure you get a full tour of all the exhibition rooms, we recommend that you contact the museum before your visit. Admission is free for the permanent collections, under-18s, schoolchildren and leisure centers. The museum allows visitors to discover 26 centuries of the history of France's oldest city, through exhibitions of archaeology, fine art, everyday objects and architecture.

Geodesic point of the mileage count.

The reservoir of the Novosibirsk power plant, inaugurated in 1959. The old historical centre of Berdsk was sunk there. The Ob Sea is a favourite resting place for city dwellers: you can relax on the beach or go kytesurfing. Every year, in mid-July, an amateur sailing regatta is held here. Restaurants and hotels. From Novosibirsk: by train (Obskoye More station / Обское Море), marchrutka 332, 321 and bus 576 via the Rechnoy Vokzal metro (red line).

The Biysk region is well known for its various spas. If they are not always very pretty, they at least offer the possibility of skiing. The most famous station is Bielokourikha. 75 km from Biysk, in a wonderful climate, at the foot of the Altai Mountains. Comfortable rooms for 1 or 2 people, "luxury" rooms, excellent cuisine. The shuttle buses from the Biysk bus station run almost every half hour.

Once the wooden bridge is crossed on the Katoune, it is three kilometres on foot, on the left of the bridge, to the intersection of roads where signs indicate Beriozka (birch) and Ozero Aïa (Aïa Lake): 1 km from there is a beautiful lake of hot water, a very loved place of travellers. On its shores, the modern Aïa Hotel was built by the Yugoslavs.

A geologist, he wrote books about the mineral riches of Western Siberia and the Kuzbass.

Exiled Décembriste in Tomsk. Originally from Tobolsk, he participated in the war in 1812.

The room was very clean and very clean. Exhibits «Kouznetsk and Dostoyevsky», «The letters and documents of F. Dostoyevsky».

This lake is well known among the Russians who are pressing its black beaches of world and are covered by Soviet buildings.

A very pleasant and idyllic place, with a small beach. The locals like to find themselves in the beautiful days after work or weekend. Ideal for discovering contemporary khakassienne and relaxing.