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Wonders Of Russia
1. Pillars of weathering
Pillars of weathering Butte, Mount Man-Pupu-Ner, or, as they are called, Mansi stupid, are the pillars of weathering. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora.
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2. St. Basil’s Cathedral
St. Basil’s Cathedral – This is not only the main temple of the Red Square, but also a symbol of all Russia. It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the capture of the Kazan Khanate. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the “official” name of the temple – the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God.
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3. Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus – two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Western Elbrus rises above sea level at 5642 meters, the east – at 5621 meters. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper.
1. Pillars of weathering
Pillars of weathering Butte, Mount Man-Pupu-Ner, or, as they are called, Mansi stupid, are the pillars of weathering. This geological monument located in the Trinity-Pechersk district of Komi, in the interfluve Ichotlyagi and Pechora.
---------- Post added at 11:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:22 AM ----------
2. St. Basil’s Cathedral
St. Basil’s Cathedral – This is not only the main temple of the Red Square, but also a symbol of all Russia. It was built in 1555-1561 by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the capture of the Kazan Khanate. Sturm Kazan began Oct. 1, 1552, the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God, so the “official” name of the temple – the temple of the Protection of the Mother of God.
---------- Post added at 11:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 AM ----------
3. Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus – two-headed Elbrus, the highest point of Russia and Europe, is located at the junction of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Western Elbrus rises above sea level at 5642 meters, the east – at 5621 meters. Nodes are separated by a deep saddle. Elbrus is located a few kilometers north of the Main Caucasian ridge and connects with the ridge-jumper.