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Golden Mountains: Breathtaking Landscapes of Russia’s Altai
Golden Mountains: Breathtaking Landscapes of Russia’s Altai
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Altai is a unique region that tells endless stories of Russian history, migrations and cultural heritage. It is one of the best destinations... 19.09.2016, Sputnik International
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Golden Mountains: Breathtaking Landscapes of Russia’s Altai 11:40 GMT 19.09.2016 (Updated: 11:52 GMT 19.09.2016 )
Altai is a unique region that tells endless stories of Russian history, migrations and cultural heritage. It is one of the best destinations in Siberia to feel the Russian spirit and to see all the breathtaking beauty of the region.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev The Altai Mountains are the highest mountains in Siberia with the highest peak reaching 4,506 meters.
The Altai Mountains are the highest mountains in Siberia with the highest peak reaching 4,506 meters.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev The Altai region, or frequently called the “land of mountains”, is well known for its remarkable scenery.
The Altai region, or frequently called the “land of mountains”, is well known for its remarkable scenery.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev Some think of the Altai Mountains as the “Green Pharmacy” or the “lungs” of the earth, as it is one of the cleanest regions in Russia.
Some think of the Altai Mountains as the “Green Pharmacy” or the “lungs” of the earth, as it is one of the cleanest regions in Russia.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev Altai’s nature has been well preserved and thus was kept rich in diversity of flora and fauna.
Altai’s nature has been well preserved and thus was kept rich in diversity of flora and fauna.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev The Altai region is famous for its beautiful mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.
The Altai region is famous for its beautiful mountains, waterfalls and glaciers.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev Altai’s crystal clear mountain rivers, astonishing valleys and mountain slopes will definitely impress even the most seasoned traveler.
Altai’s crystal clear mountain rivers, astonishing valleys and mountain slopes will definitely impress even the most seasoned traveler.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev The region is also a great attraction for tourists due to the number of archeological monuments, from stone statues to rock paintings.
The region is also a great attraction for tourists due to the number of archeological monuments, from stone statues to rock paintings.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev The Altai region is particularly popular among hikers and mountain climbers. Visitors even have the opportunity to see traditional yurts.
The Altai region is particularly popular among hikers and mountain climbers. Visitors even have the opportunity to see traditional yurts.
© Sputnik / Alexandr Kryazhev Breathtaking Landscapes of Russia’s Altai.
Breathtaking Landscapes of Russia’s Altai.
