New Year's ski tours. New Year at the ski resorts of Russia. Consent to the processing of personal data

On the eve of the winter season and New Year's holidays, the Travel.ru portal was popular among our compatriots. We could not pass by, because we ourselves have visited some of them in recent years (also for reasons of economy!) location. So, where you can inexpensively and with pleasure ride on alpine skiingah in Europe on New Year? Here is our mini-rating from eyewitnesses.

Kopaonik, Serbia

In the first place we put Kopaonik, a Serbian ski resort located in the national park of the same name at an altitude of 1770 m. Hotels and private guesthouses built on the mountain plateau look directly at the slopes along which about 50 km of slopes are laid. The resort is very compact - you can walk around it in half an hour, while the variety of trails is enough for 10 days of skiing. Most of the slopes are of medium difficulty, and half of them lead to the central meadow of the resort with three multi-chair lifts. Three more modern "chairlifts" are located in the forest at a distance.

Kopaonik is famous for the fact that the carrying capacity of its 22 lifts is almost equal to the maximum number of tourists in the resort, so queues are rare here. And there are also 200 sunny days a year, and they also fall on New Year's holidays! The lack of snow, which is possible at the beginning of the season, is compensated by snow cannons.

Restaurants on the slopes are traditionally more expensive, the most delicious cuisine and affordable prices are in the cafe "Allo-allo", located in hotel complex Konatsi. Apres-ski is presented quite modestly: there are two swimming pools (one is in the spa complex of the Grand Hotel, which is quite expensive), an ice rink, you can play table tennis and go cross-country skiing.

The resort is good for those who just want to ski - or are going to put their children on skis (an hour with an instructor cost 25 euros two years ago). The most expensive flight is Moscow-Belgrade. From Belgrade about 300 km south (5 hours). The transfer is inexpensive, the road is not tiring, the last leg is to climb the mountains with a very beautiful landscapes... A visa for Russians in Serbia is not required.

Strbske Pleso, Slovakia

Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic

Berchtesgaden, Germany

German Berchtesgaden, located almost on the border with Austria, 185 km from Munich and 25 km from Salzburg, is essentially not a ski resort, but just a resort, the former summer residence of the Bavarian kings. Around the charming town there are 6 ski areas: very tiny Obersalzberg and Grünstein (one or two tows and gentle slides for beginners), far from the center of Rosfeld and Hochschwarzeck, famous for night skiing Goechen (one "chairlift", two tows, three tracks of different degrees difficulty), as well as the main descent of the region - Jenner, in the town of Schönau am Königssee, on the shore of a beautiful lake.

This is a sports track, to which you will be taken by two cable car lines at the middle station, you can also change to a drag or chairlift. Not everyone will be able to slide down from the very top, but it is worth climbing - for the sake of stunning alpine landscapes. Due to the fact that the lower part of the track is the lightest, first of all the cable cars (the cabin accommodates only 4 people) quickly forms a line. We did not notice the ski bass in the vicinity of Berchtesgaden, but each ski area has a spacious parking lot: without a car in these parts you will not be able to get anywhere in a short time of rest.

So we will recommend another ski area - the Austrian Lofer, 40 km from Berchtesgaden for an excellent mountain road... This is already a full-fledged resort - with a modern cable car, an extensive network of trails, high-quality food at the top and an interesting descent to the foot of the mountains.

And a few words about the cultural program. She in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area will seriously compete with the ski one - because you can visit the salt mines (still operating!), Ride a boat around the Konigssee, inspect the interiors of the castle, and now - the city museum is possible only during the hours of the lifts. But the thermal baths are open until late - a local water park with slides, salt and ordinary pools, a jacuzzi, etc., a visit to which is cheaper than a standard Moscow pool. By the way, the more famous thermal complex in the neighboring town of Bad Reichenhall turned out to be less cozy and interesting.

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretching from the northern arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia possesses an unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on the planet in terms of area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to northern Asia. The Russian coast is washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and The Pacific, waters of the endless Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its relief is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretched the undulating Central Russian plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural mountains from the Siberian plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. On Far East the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also rough mountain rivers with rocky rapids. The largest rivers in the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. Lake District of Russia - Karelia, located here largest lakes Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is velvet mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling glacial lakes in Karelia, oak and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Environmental zones have been created in Russia, 42 national parks, 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a temperate climate: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, the average January temperatures range from 6 to -50 ° C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature of 1 ° C in the northern regions to 25 ° C on Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad Time - MSK − 1 (UTC + 2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC + 3)
Samara Time - MSK + 1 (UTC + 4)
Yekaterinburg Time - MSK + 2 (UTC + 5)
Omsk time - MSK + 3 (UTC + 6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK + 4 (UTC + 7)
Irkutsk Time - MSK + 5 (UTC + 8)
Yakutsk Time - MSK + 6 (UTC + 9)
Vladivostok Time - MSK + 7 (UTC + 10)
Srednekolymskoe time - MSK + 8 (UTC + 11)
Kamchatka time - MSK + 9 (UTC + 12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. The subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages \u200b\u200bused on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages \u200b\u200bin Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English widespread in the field of business and tourism, as a means of interethnic communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million. About 80% of the population is Russian. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and ethnic groups live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10000USD. The duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: liters of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and personal items: clothes, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment ...

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent drugs, ammunition and weapons.

Communication

In Russia services cellular communication are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which is the so-called "big three" - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of the companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in shops, cell phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call Russia by mobile phone, dial + 7-subscriber's number ***

Mains voltage

The mains voltage is 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and outdoor activities, the ski resorts of Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of spa treatment has evolved in Russia - based on the sources mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate there are sanatoriums and spa hotels.

Tradition / features... In Russia, many customs and traditions have survived, rooted in the depths of centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small settlements, they see off the winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Shrovetide, in the summer the villages celebrate Ivan Kupala's day, but the main thing winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most evident in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes the first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of pastries - pies and pies. Dishes national cuisine in all their wealth are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, stew, sbitni and liqueurs are served in the best establishments.

Security

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by law enforcement. Since June 2014, tourist police units have begun to work in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change the currency at individuals.

Documents

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

• russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist is going to have a rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with receiving medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a therapist.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical certificate.

Important phones

Emergency telephone numbers in Russia:

• Fire Department - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified round-the-clock assistance service when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is as wide as nowhere else. Features: geographic location and historical development have made it possible to form resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach vacation... There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable stay on the seaside. Traditional region beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia - Sochi is located, famous resorts Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, Yeisk resort, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

The resorts of Crimea offer beach rest. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main directions are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Sandy and Shelkino.

Sanatorium treatmentcarried out in almost all regions of Russia. At the springs of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions there are sanatoriums, resort and medical centers. The most famous balneological resorts of the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of the use of natural factors have been formed in Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud-cure resorts were opened. Spa treatment is carried out on the coast Krasnodar Territory, in Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovskaya, Tverskaya and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and north-western regions of the country, there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, largest resort Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours around Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Cognitive tourism in Crimea involves visiting the royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing a rapid rise. There are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts in the country. IN Krasnodar Territory Krasnaya Polyana resort is located on the slopes of the Main Caucasian ridge. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, trails of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-altitude resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the complexes of Dombai and Elbrus, Abzakovo-Bannoe in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours... The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region, the environs major cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's rest.Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in the Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are located in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure... There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism... Baikal attracts not only by its natural beauty, but also by the opportunity hiking, scuba diving hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, rafting on mountain rivers for tourists are organized at the resorts Mountain Altai, on Dombai and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang-gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active species recreation in the north are sleigh rides, dog sledding or reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horseback riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

For visiting Russian Federation citizens of most states require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed for citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from travel company, which is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous landmarks

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of \u200b\u200b27.5 hectares. In 1367. The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory are located - Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, which contains unique canvases by masters of the 10-20 centuries.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The exposition includes a museum of paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million values \u200b\u200bare exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Its exterior architecture and interior decoration are also impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo - a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19th centuries, a country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of Catherine Park, The Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter-Pavel's Fortress - located on Hare Island, oldest monument Petersburg. Within the limits of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the museum of the city, Grand Ducal Tomb, Botny, Engineering house, prison buildings, bastions, Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building, there is a rich exposition of art treasures, a restoration center.
• The Yusupov Palace is the most beautiful architectural monument of the 18-19th century. The guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, King of Greece, Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valaine-Delamonte, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower, Upper parks, Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, graceful sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgipia show the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC. The most ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. There is a large archaeological Museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, the monuments of Mother Mary, the "Russian Gate" - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• Museum of local lore of the city is located in the Schetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exposition about the fauna and flora of Anapa, the history of the Bosporus kingdom.

• Arboretum - the largest botanical park, a kind of museum located under open air... The park presents unique specimens of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov Caves is the largest underground agglomeration with a vertical drop of 240 m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to move. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• The Sochi Art Museum is a large art center. The building exhibits canvases by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin; exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• The Swallow's Nest is a famous monument of history and architecture, located on the Aurora rock, towering 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its present appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• Vorontsov Palace located in Alupka, built from diabase, there is a beautiful park in the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English, neo-Moutrian styles.
• Livadia Palace is an imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Is considered the most luxurious palace Crimea, is the site of the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau, has a flat top. The height is 1234 m.The mountain is considered a symbol South coast Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which have a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace - the most beautiful architectural structure, which served as the residence of Alexander III. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. There is a magnificent park in the adjacent territory, which presents more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. All the furnishings of those times have been preserved in the house; Chekhov's readings are often held here with the participation of foreign guests, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Resilier in the form of a two-storey stone building in European style. The duke rarely visited here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, Raevsky and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked for a long time in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• Watch tower located on Cape Suuk-Su, existed in the 6th century, when the Byzantine legionaries came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, it is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, highlighting the Byzantine architecture of the 9-11th centuries. Instead of icons, marble slabs are located in the inner halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where the 19th century Defensive Tower, the Museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plates made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park are located.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir Kievsky converted to Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of similar museums in the world. Opened in 1869, located in beautiful building, presents a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs, life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• Genoese fortress with interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above the Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup - cave city medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge block. In inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• The Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure, formerly the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of the Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history, an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum - unique nature reservelocated on stony-clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants, shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by P.S. Melnichenko. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century, existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• Excavation of Kerkinida opened in 1964, proving the existence of the site modern city Greek colonists. 30 burials were found on the territory.
• Kizyars are the most ancient underground passages located under the old city. The tunnels carved into the yellow shell rock are considered an important value in Yevpatoria.

• The Genoese Fortress is the oldest monument in the city with beautiful austere medieval architecture. Today you can see the Watchtower, the mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession The Mother of God is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism, the laying took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai, and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's grotto - small concert hall, with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters, in its depth there is a stage for musicians, and behind it there is a small compartment for Golitsin wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Christmas Cathedral, Bell Tower, Nikolskaya, Assumption Churches, Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart, finished with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. In the collection of the museum there are outbuildings, household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroidery, carving, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov Skete is a cave monastery that emerged in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex, where you can go on excursions to the caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezhsky in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. The first mentions in 1044 in the annalistic books. The highest tower of Detintsa Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose construction of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. The great bishops, princes, and mayor of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Bogolyubsky Andrey, to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building is richly decorated and was previously used for ceremonial entrances to the city.
• Vladimirsky Central is a famous prison, built by order of Catherine II. At one time it contained Frunze, Powers, Zoya Fedorova. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery Complex. Architectural ensemble built in the 12th century, it is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here, in 1612 the headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Prok Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden temples at the expense of the Skripins merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, the Rizpolozhensky limit.

Uglich

• Kremlin - founded in the 15th century by Andrey Bolshoy. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blank defensive towers. Today, you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the Tsarevich died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exposition includes furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of old books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built a funny flotilla here on the Pleshcheyevo Lake. Today you can see the monument to the king, the Botny house, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsk monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the Ustye river bed in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezhsky. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five churches, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• Ipatiev Monastery - greatest monument Orthodox culture, erected in the 13th century. At the construction site, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so he is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building looks like a temple of ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original project of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the church. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy Elnatsky, St. Vasily of Kineshemsky and 168 saints.
• Museum of the Bubnovs. The house was erected in 1860 for a merchant family, located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day, and is open for excursions.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsky Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Ring Mountain and other places associated with the poet's life in the Caucasus.
• Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - natural monument from rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls, the floors of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building was no longer used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale shops.
• Brandenburg Gate - beautiful historical monument and the only gates of the city, which are still used for their intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is the most beautiful architectural monument, the symbol of the city. Built in the style of Baltic Gothic and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a picturesque open-air museum, where you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• The pillars of Huuhain Khada - especially sacred placelocated in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky Datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The imperishable body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who went to nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, colorful lakes with boiling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group united 12 volcanoes located on an area of \u200b\u200b7 thousand square meters. Here is the largest and most high volcano mainland Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes air, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. Largest airports countries are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo - in Moscow, Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected with the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve over 124,000 km of track. There are passenger stations in large cities, in small settlements - railway stations... Trains run between cities long distance, there are also suburban electric trains. A railway branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok, runs through the whole country. Check out the timetable for long-distance trains and commuter trains, you can buy a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Sea terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out on rivers and canals. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities - these are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and route taxis... The most convenient and accessible way to get around the cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively big city there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights with regional centers.

Taxi and car rental... Official and unofficial taxi drivers work in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying at an inflated rate. Dispatch counters of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies "Sixt", "AVIS" and "Europcar", and small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with a return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements, or is not provided at all.

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Moscow, December 14. If you decide that you do not want a passive New Year's vacation, if you want to ski and snowboard, enjoy the mountain air and make new acquaintances, then feel free to follow the routes laid out by MIR 24.

Austria

A country that is primarily associated with ski holidays. All the latest developments in the field of the functioning of resorts, snowmaking trails, construction of lifts appear in Austria first of all. And one of the main advantages of this European country is the coverage of the entire audience of skiers.

There are resorts for every taste and budget. There are 800 places to relax in Austria. The most popular alpine resort is Tyrol. It is home to world-renowned ski resorts such as trendy Ischgl, party-goer Sölden and bohemian Kitzbühel. The total length of the tracks is 3500 km. The six ski areas in the vicinity are combined into the Innsbruck Ski Pass and 53 lifts.

In addition to skiing or snowboarding, we invite you to visit the famous house in which the interior is turned upside down, visit the Swarovski shop, and listen to a real Tyrolean yodel.

The second most popular place in Austria is Salzburg. Most popular ski center Ski Amadé is considered, which consists of 28 resorts. The total length of its tracks is over 800 kilometers.

You will be able to save a little if you choose Styria and Carinthia. Rest here is quiet and measured. Styria is famous for the Dachstein ski glacier, where ski season - one of the longest in Europe. In total, there are 60 resorts in these places for every taste.

Italy

What is a ski vacation in Italy? These are famous Dolomites, the pretty villages of South Tyrol, the popular steep slopes of Kartino d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio, and the family resorts of Bormio and Val Gardena.

The Alpine region of the Dolomites is central to skiing in Italy. It is listed on the UNESCO Natural Heritage List and the Dolomites are known as the world's largest single ski area. There are 450 lifts and 12 ski regions in total.

Ski resorts in Italy are most suitable for holidays with children, because the local infrastructure is perfect family vacation... In addition, discounts are often offered here for families with children.

Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the central ski regions in Eastern Europe. If you choose Slovakia for your New Year holidays, you will find here prepared slopes, modern lifts, hotels and entertainment centers European level.

The most popular ski resorts are located in the High Tatras region. These are Strbske Pleso, Smokovec, Poprad, Tatranska Lomnica. A kind of "gateway" to ski Slovakia is the city of Poprad, where today international Airport, which receives mainly charter flights.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that Vysokie Tarty is a national reserve, and in addition to a good ski holiday, you can enjoy picturesque places and locks. And according to experts, Slovakia is perfect for beginner skiers.

France

The French Alps are the symbol of the ski resort. If you are looking for polish and chic - this is the place for you. Here you will find a huge selection of trails, a wide range of equipment, luxury hotels, spacious chalets and great views.

Grenoble, Courchevel, Chamonix - all these famous cities are located in the French Alps. A heart ski France - the Rhone-Alpes region, where many popular ski resorts are located: Val d'Isere, Courchevel, Meribel. The Rhône-Alpes has three ski region France - Paradiski, Espace Killy and Three Valleys.

Recently, resorts in the Alps have become more affordable than in previous years. If earlier only experienced and wealthy skiers came here to skate, today you can meet housewives and students.

Switzerland

Swiss ski resorts are the most comfortable and interesting. Most of the ski resorts in Switzerland are located at an altitude of over 1000 meters.

The highest mountain resort in the country is Zermatt. In Zermatt, skiing and snowboarding is possible all year round thanks to the non-melting glacier. But the hotels here are some of the most expensive in the country. If you choose Switzerland, then you need to prepare for the fact that new year holidays will cost you dearly.

Bulgaria

If the budget is modest, and you still want to go skiing abroad, choose Bulgaria. Most popular, but at the same time inexpensive resorts in this country - Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and Vitosha.

Most popular resort Bulgaria - Bansko. It has the longest ski season, which lasts from December to May.

Borovets resort is notable for its history: the kings used to hunt here, but today anyone can go skiing or snowboarding here. It is here that not ordinary alpine skiing lovers act as trainers, but real athletes, some of whom once performed at the Olympics and won medals.

Germany

The main ski resorts in Germany are concentrated in Bavaria. Rest is suitable for those for whom Austria and Switzerland are too expensive. We also recommend Germany to those who are just starting skiing or going to the resort with their children, as there are a lot of simple and low slopes.

The infrastructure of skiing Germany is in no way inferior to the Austrian and Swiss resorts. Prepared slopes, a whole network of lifts, hotels, restaurants, cafes - all this is provided for tourists coming to Bavaria.

The most popular resort is Garmisch-Pertenkirchen. The length of its tracks is 120 kilometers. In addition, the resort often hosts various sporting events and festivals. Therefore, if you want to have fun - you are here.

Czech

Another budget option for a ski holiday during the holiday is the Czech Republic. The most popular winter resorts are located in the Šumava, Krkonoše, Jeseníky and Jezerské Mountains regions.

The most popular resort is Spindleruv Mlyn. On its territory, there are two large ski slopes - St. Peter and Medvedin. The first one is located on Mount St. Peter, there are 11 slopes, cross-country, adult and children's tracks, as well as a track for snowboarders. Their total length is over 13 kilometers. In addition, here you can not only go skiing and snowboarding, but even go down sledging.

Andorra

The quality of resorts in Andorra cannot be compared with Austria or Switzerland, but prices are much lower here. In total, Andorra has two large ski areas: Grandvalira and Valnord.

The ski season usually lasts from December to March. It is worth noting that buses take tourists to the ski lifts absolutely free. Encamp is one of the most popular resorts in Andorra, as in addition to good ski infrastructure, there is a lot of entertainment and a vibrant nightlife.

Russia

If you cannot or don’t want to go abroad, and you love skiing and snowboarding, don’t worry, you can do your best in your own country.

For example, after the Olympics in Sochi, ski resorts in this region have become very popular both among Russians and foreigners. The most visited were Gornaya Karusel and Rosa Khutor.

The next most popular is Dombay, located in the valley of the Teberda River, which originates in the glaciers of the Main Caucasian ridge, which is located in the middle of the Teberda Reserve.

In order to go skiing or snowboarding, you can go to the Ural Mountains region. The most famous Ural resort is Abzakovo, which is located near Yekaterinburg. The total length of the slopes is 15 kilometers here. Numerous lifts lift up to three thousand tourists per hour to the slopes. Also in Abzakovo there is a spa center where you can relax after skiing, take a healing bath or work out in the fitness center.

If you do not have enough adrenaline, then it's time to go to Kamchatka. The daredevils are taken to the top of the mountain by helicopter, and then they fly down the natural, not artificial, as in Europe, slopes. However, this option is only suitable for experienced skiers and the descent should be done under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

We have offered only a selection of the resorts that you can visit during your New Year holidays. Do not be afraid to explore the world, find new places that are right for you.

Ekaterina Degtereva

For the New Year, according to the famous Russian proverb about sledges, you need to prepare in the summer. Tours to ski resorts have been very popular lately. After all, what could be more logical than a winter vacation with snow, the purest mountain air and subsequent warming up by the fireplace in a cozy cottage on the top of the mountain, with a cup of fragrant tea or mulled wine. Tour operators offer Ski Resorts for the New Year 2017 in Russia and abroad, the choice is so wide that it is not easy to decide on a place. The more carefully you study the location of the resort and the conditions offered, the more likely it is to have a good time.

Criteria for choosing a resort for the New 2017

First of all, you need to choose a country - do you have the desire and financial capabilities to travel abroad, or is it still worth looking for an option among Russian, no less attractive, mountainous regions. In any case, you need to remember the main criteria that should be considered in the first place:

• infrastructure - choose a hotel located near the ski slopes so that you do not have to go to the ski lift or walk for several hours;
• the quality of the snow cover - there should be rolled slopes with a thick layer of snow, so as not to knead the slush and not roll on the bald patches;
• consider your level of training - resorts with dangerous steep slopes are only for high-class professionals. Although usually such places of mass recreation have slopes of various types of difficulty, and local instructors are always ready to help everyone find their way.

The most popular foreign resorts for the New 2017

Among foreign ski resorts the most popular are: Austria, Finland, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria. Ski resorts for the New Year 2017 are already starting to offer their options in the summer, and earlier booking, as you know, necessarily involves discounts, the availability of better rooms, costs significantly less and eliminates the rush at the embassies when applying for a visa.

Austria... Resorts of the country with vast experience in receiving guests in winter time, worked out to the smallest detail all the nuances related to the tracks and service in hotels. There are 3.5 thousand lifts, 22 thousand km of trails. For beginners, Mayrhofen is ideal - a place with gentle gentle slopes, Sölden is an area for professionals, and extreme lovers will enjoy the slopes of Innsbruck or Kitzbühel. The slopes of the town of Gatlyur, located at an altitude of 1600 m, are illuminated around the clock, lovers of solitude will be able to get maximum pleasure while gliding along the deserted slopes at night. The Austrians are so accustomed to visiting resorts by our compatriots, known for their scale, that from late December to mid-January they organize "Russian weeks", offer a menu in Russian and Russian-speaking instructors. Therefore, you will feel as comfortable as possible, especially since the living conditions allow people with different levels of income to relax in this country - economical apartments for families and luxury apartments for respectable people, separate chalets in the mountains and cottages for several vacationers. In addition to the ski slopes, they master slalom, jumping from ski jumps, and snowboards.

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Finland... Winter sports have always been at their best in this country. People also come here for exotic things - reindeer sledding, Finnish baths, celebrating the New Year in the company of Santa Claus. One of the most popular resorts "Vuokatti", or "Eldorado", with 13 excellent tracks of varying difficulty, a large set of tourist equipment and other services. Hotels with very comfortable rooms are located in the immediate vicinity of the ski lifts. Nearby is a village where real Finnish Santa Claus lives. Another equally popular resort is Kuopio, which is the cultural capital in eastern Finland, where, in addition to beautiful trails, tourists are happy to get acquainted with national peculiarities and taste Kalakukko's signature dish - fish stuffed according to a special recipe.

The extraordinary expanse and expanse of Finnish resorts attracts many tourists from all over the world to the country, hotel owners create all conditions for guests to relax in lovely Finnish houses with excellent and varied cuisine.

Switzerland... About 2/3 of the country is occupied by the Alps, and how can one do without skiing and mountaineering in the country. The level of the local ski slopes is considered the world standard. A large number of lifts exclude the presence of queues on them, the ski season lasts from November to April, and in Saas-Fee and Zermatt - all year round. The most popular resorts are Grindelwald, Davos, Murren. Grindelwald Part of the Best of the Alps group - the name speaks for itself, a unique valley with almost sheer cliffs, the terrain is breathtakingly good, descents of varying length and difficulty, ideal living conditions, a lot of entertainment, including a paragliding. Flying over this unique beauty is indescribable pleasure. There is a 3 km cable car in Murren, and Davos, besides the ski slopes, is also an ideal place for snowboarding.

Czech... Skiing in this country is very popular, despite the lack of high mountains, and the rest is quite affordable. The surrounding nature is very beautiful, many reserves, dense pine forests, attention and friendliness of the staff, excellent living conditions and mild weather are well-deserved attention among tourists. The most popular ski resorts are the Giant Mountains with a national park, pine forest and a waterfall, and Hruby-Jesenik - with a nature reserve in which deer, wild boars walk and the Ramzovske Sedlo pass - an ideal place for skiers.

Bulgaria... The ski slopes here are covered with a thick layer of snow, the red and blue ones are for pros and beginners, they are also suitable for snowboarding. Excellent tracks and service in hotels is at the highest level, not worse than in Finland, but it is much cheaper, which attracts tourists here. Children's ski slopes - supervised by attentive instructors, equipment rental offices are available. Leisure for children is organized in the best - animators work, competitions are held, parents can leave their children without fear, and go skiing on adult tracks themselves. The most popular resorts are Bansko, Vitosha, Pamporovo.

Tourists who have appreciated the winter holidays can, for comparison, visit other European countries, the resorts of Italy, France, Andorra, Turkey are good in their own way. And those who are just beginning to master the science of skiing can follow the example of their compatriots, who consider the Russian mountainous expanses to be the most picturesque.

Ski resorts in Russia

One of best places winter recreation in the country, and, perhaps, in the world - Dombay in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, located in the Caucasus at an altitude of 1600 meters. 12 hotels receive here annually up to 200 thousand tourists. Cozy rooms of hotels of various levels provide services for quite reasonable money, a large number of cafes exclude problems with food. An abundance of snow, a mild climate, sunshine, beautiful landscape and Caucasian hospitality create a pleasant atmosphere of carefree relaxation. In addition to excellent ski trails, there is an ice rink here, and children are happy to frolic on the mountain, sledding, cheesecakes, and boards. Paragliding will give indescribable pleasure to desperate extremists. The New Year's celebration in hotels is held with a plentiful menu, dances, contests, fireworks.

Ski resorts also attract foreigners who have heard about the beauty of our nature and the Russian scale with which holidays are celebrated. They are also attracted by Russian cuisine and national fun. And not one of them will refuse to take a steam bath in a Russian bathhouse, under a birch broom, and with Russian kvass.

Elbrus is one of the popular winter resorts in Russia. In these places, the highest mountain peaks are conquered by professionals, and mountaineering fans gather here. Narzan and other mineral springs are another attractive addition to the Elbrus region.

On Kola Peninsula skiers of the North-West of Russia hone their skills, it is very easy to get here from St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Pskov. But the ski slopes are low, gentle, so they are not very interesting for the masters.

Karelia is only at the beginning of the development of ski resorts, its natural conditions are compared with Finland. Slopes of various categories of difficulty are already captivating skiers, the number of rental points is growing every year, the infrastructure of the region is improving.

The Ural, famous for the beauty of nature, attracts many winter sports fans in winter. In addition, the living conditions here are at the proper level, and the slopes for beginners and pros are in perfect condition.

Altai mountain trails attract lovers of frosty and snow rest, the recently built complex "Manzherok" is quickly becoming popular due to the variety of services offered to tourists - downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboards, snowmobiles. Families come here to relax, children's "Fan Park", comfortable rooms for living with breakfast, a cafe with 150 seats and excellent slopes of any level - that's all you need for an active pastime.

The New Year is coming soon, which means it's time to think about where to go so that the holiday becomes truly unforgettable and incomparable. Agree, probably everyone wants to relax so that they can boast to all their relatives and friends. Ski tours for the New Year 2017-2018 are exactly what you need for the New Year holidays, so that the holiday is full of the most diverse and vivid impressions. Moreover, most of the listed places are glad to welcome guests and tourists in any season. Choosing a place to relax correctly with the help of skiing, first of all, it is necessary to be guided by the geographical point of the destination. Among all the variety of snow-covered resorts, it is perhaps worth noting and mentioning the following.

These are the CIS countries, Austria, Norway, Italy, Finland, and this list can be continued for a long time.

But let's take a closer look at some of them.

The most popular places, their prices.

• First, Finland. This resort occupies a leading position among all the others, especially when it comes to the city of Kuopio, located in its eastern part. This city has 97 thousand inhabitants, with most of it located and located on the peninsula. Kuopio is a ski resort in Finland, which annually attracts a large number of tourists and guests from all over the world.
• Secondly, Russia. Among all the variety of resorts, it is worth noting and calling Edelweiss, which is located and located between Russia and the Caucasus, and is also the highest ski center in Eurasia. Although it is worth noting that this place is only slightly behind the resort located in Venezuela "Meride", and this difference is completely insignificant. By the way, for information, it can be noted that "Elbrus-Benegi" is a double recreation area, which in turn has a number of advantages and benefits. This is an opportunity to descend from the largest mountain in Europe, whose height is up to 4,164 m, and the presence of excellent training for climbers in the snow-covered valley of the Bezengi River, because this place is one of the leading sites for tourists. To date, a lot of cable cars equipped with an elevator have been installed on Elbrus. Also worth noting is the large number mineral springs, the list of which also includes Narzan, which will be a good addition to your rest.
• Third, Italy. It is definitely worth noting and highlighting such a tourist town as Bormio, which is located in the central part of the Alps. This region boasts of its excellent green space, which does not interfere with the excellent and rather downhill skiing. Regarding the slopes, it should be noted that there are slopes designed for inexperienced and beginner skiers, as well as for professionals. By the way, experts and specialists strongly recommend that you descend into the city using a lift, in view of the difficult passability of some sections of the route. It is worth noting the excellent quality of the snow cover.
• Fourthly, Andorra, or rather La Vela, which is one of the most popular and large resort principalities located in the capital. This area is famous for its mountains, the height of which is 2.5 m, as well as the mild climate and warm wind, which gives a feeling of comfort and weightlessness. But, despite the existing developed and modern infrastructure, the city is relatively ancient, therefore there are a large variety of various attractions in it. These are medieval castles and churches. Paved pavements, resulting in a romantic atmosphere and spirit.



• Fifth, the Caucasus. Here, of course, the leading position is occupied by Dombay, which is located at an altitude of 1,600 m above sea level. But this is not yet its main feature and attractiveness. After all, the resort itself is located in the vicinity of such famous peaks as Dombai-Ulgen, Peak Ine, Sofrudzhu, Achitara, Amanauz. Length itself tourist route is about 20 km, while each of the tourists will be able to choose the route that suits him best in accordance with his skills and abilities.
• Sixth, Turkey, or rather the resort of Erciyes, which is rightfully considered the eponymous and leader tourist sports in this country. Here, first of all, it is worth noting the continental climate, which is due to the length of the winter period up to 150 days a year. Of course, the most optimal period and time for rest is from mid-November to April. Why? It's simple, because it is at this time that the snow cover is quite high, and its thickness is no more than 2 m.
• Seventh, Austria. The most demanded by right can be called the town of Gatlyur, located surrounded by mountain range Silvretta and the Paznaintal valleys. Among the large list of pluses and attractions, it is worth noting the track, which is illuminated even at night. If you prefer the classic type of descent, then there are 4 areas of virgin slopes for your attention. Snowboard enthusiasts, on the other hand, will love the high-quality and modern fan park with first-class jumps, trails and winding descents.

And this is not all the list of popular ski destinations and resorts, which are always and at all times in great demand and popularity.