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The nature of Konevets island
The island of Konevets in Lake Ladoga is home to one of the most important Orthodox shrines for both pilgrims and tourists - Konevsky Monastery, which was founded in the late 14th century by Saint Arsenius of Konevets. Despite the lack of magnificent natural sights and landscapes, almost all those who visit are moved by the island’s unusual, understated beauty, as well as by its intimate atmosphere and mystique. RTG TV host Igor Maximenko not only got to visit the historic monastery, but also take in the natural sights the island has to offer.
The Kursk magnetic anomaly
The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly is one of the richest iron ore deposits in the world. It's located in Russia, in the south of the Central Russian heights. There is so much iron quartzite here is so great, that only vague estimates in the billions of tons can be made with regard to its true volume. The needles on compass are put 15 degrees out of kilter by its mass, leading scientists to regard the area as a unique geo-physical phenomenon — it's often referred to as the Earth's Third Magnetic Pole. A unique engineering object has been developed here — the world's largest open quarry of non-combustible minerals, the Lebedinsky.
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The Kursk magnetic anomaly
Active Recreation on the Mountain Rivers of the Caucasus
With their thrilling rapids, drastic jumps in height and deep canyons, the mountain streams in the Northern Caucasus have always attracted extreme sport lovers and those looking for active leisure. One such attraction is the Belaya River, which passes through a series of different landscapes and is known for its temperamental flow — one that constantly changes as it travels from its source to the mouth of the river. This river also hosts a number of international rafting competitions every year, but you don’t have to be a professional in order to test these rapids. Even a novice can try their hand at water tourism here, where interesting canyoning routes abound. Following one of the river’s tributaries, travellers come upon the Rufabgo Waterfall. Here visitors can discover the history of this epic giant and enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Northern Caucasus as they...
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