Seven Wonders of Russia

1.The Baikal Lake

This lake is situated in Eastern Siberia and Considered to be the deepest lake in the world as well as the biggest freshwater tank on the Earth. It is 1500 meters deep (~ 5000 feet). Look how clean the water is. The view is really enthralling.

2.Valley of the Geysers
The landmark is located on the Kamchatka peninsula and comprises of living Hundreds geysers. The place is in the list of UNESCO World's Heritage.

3.Mother Motherland monument
This memorial was built of huge sizes in the end of the 50's to pay the tribute to the memory of WHO Those people were killed on Their duties during the WWII. The monument is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest monument at that time. The woman symbolizes Russia and is two times higher than Statue of Liberty with 85 meters high (~ 280 feet.)

4.Peterhof
The place was built to the order of Peter the First in the beginning of 17-th century and is located in nearby Saint-Petersburg. It is Considered to be the top tourist attraction in the whole Russia.

5.Saint Basil's Cathedral

6.Poles of the Komi Republic
No one knows how long ago They were created, but for sure Scientists know that only nature Could create Such a thing. Estimated age is 200 million years and Their height is 42 meters at most (~ 140 feet.)

7.Elbrus
The mountain is the highest point in Russia and some people believe That it is also the highest point in Europe. Lots of tourists, ski and snowboaring lovers visit this place yearly. Its height is 5600 meters the which is 18 600 feet.

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