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Siberia

   Siberia borrows more than a half of the Russian Federation territory. It makes almost a quarter of all Asia. In spite of its rather small density of population Siberia is very attractive for cultural-cognitive and ethnographic tourism fans. Due to the infrastructure development tourists from all over the world can discover unique nature and original culture of the region. Russian developing of Siberia began in the 16th century. Various people with various cultures and traditions have been living there for ages. Most of them have kept their own way of life and national singularity till the present time. Some Siberian regions are rich with unique archaeological sights. One can cross the whole Siberia from east to west by Trans-Siberian Express. Different routes are offered: one can cross almost the whole country from Moscow to Vladivostok or have a journey with visiting China and Mongolia. You can enjoy the variety of picturesque Siberian views, become acquainted with the rich history and culture of this mysterious place in the world.

Ural

     Siberia is separated from the European part of Russian with mountains of Ural. Geographical border between Europe and Asia passes along the east slopes of the Ural mountains. There are various interesting historical and archaeological monuments in region of Ural. Yekaterinburg is the main city of the region. It is a large industrial, scientific and cultural centre. The city is rich with monuments of architecture, museums and theatres. Ekaterinburg is the place of the tragic events of Russian history. In July, 1918 the Bolsheviks had shot the whole family of the last Russian emperor Nikolay II. The temple had been recently constructed on the place of that terrible tragedy. Near to Ekaterinburg, in a place where the remains of imperial family were found, the monastery is founded.

     In the south of Chelyabinsk Region, at the eastern mountainsides of Ural mountains the areheological complex Arkaim is situated. The ancient town of Arkaim is older than famous Troy. Among other sites of Ural Region a small town of Kasli with its shaped castings is well known.

Western Siberia

Western Siberia

     Western Siberia is a huge lowland with taiga forests and swamps. The historical centre of the region is a town of Tobolsk. It was founded in the 16th century and for a long time has been the centre of the Russian exploration of Siberia. The first and the only Kremlin in Siberia made of white stone is situated in Tobolsk (18th century). The Tobolsk Kremlin has been recently restored and has become one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the region. On the territory of the Kremlin the elegant Sofia Uspensky Cathedral dominates. 

Tuva and Krasnoyarsk Region

     The Republic of Tuva is located in the Southern Siberia, in the geographical center of Asia. The unique culture of Tuvinians is based on the ancient shamanistic tradition. The Tuvisian shamans transfer their secrets and knowledge of healing from one generation to other. In the capital of the Tuva Republic there is even a special clinic where the patients are treated with ancient shamanistic methods. But even more popular is another cultural brand of Tuva - famous guttural singing.

     In the steppes of Tuva there are stony pagan idols, more than 2000 years old. The most famous got the name of Gengis Khan. The Tuvinians still believe that these idols possess magic power of bad or good will.

     You can explore many interesting things if you travel by bus on the route called Big Ring of Sayany. The tour begins Krasnoyarsk and goes through south of Krasnoyarsk Region and republics of Tuva and Khakassia. In Tuva you can get acquainted with routine life of local people, enjoy the guttural singing and participate at the Shamanistic ritual. In the museum Shushenskoye an authentic Siberian village of the 19th centuryis restored. Here you have the possibility to join the Old Russian ceremonies, to lunch in the village pb or observe the work of the craftsmen.

Pribaikalye and Buryatia

Lake Baikal

     No doubt that the main travel destination in Seberia is Lake Baikal. There is not only unique nature and landscapes, but also a lot of cultural sites there. The town of Irkutsk on the Angara river has rich history and cultural traditions. Irkutsk is often called the most beautiful Siberian town. Its ld wooden houses look specially fascinating, it is so called style of Siberian baroque.
     The excursions along the Round-Baikal Railway are getting more and more popular. They unite cultural and ecological tourism with active vacation. The Round Baikal Railway was built in the end of 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries as an integral part of the Transsiberian railway. Today it is known as a touristic route with fantastic panoramas and landscapes of the Lake Baikal. many old buildings and constructions along the route belong to the historical and cultural heritage. On the Eastern side of the Baikal Lake the Republic of Buryatia is located, the centre of Buryatia is located, the centre of Buddhism in Russia. The Northern version of Buddhism - Lamaism - entered the region in the 17th century and defined cultural tradition of Buryats. A lot of buddhistic temples - datsans used to be on this holy land, but in the Soviet period were destroyed. Nowadays many old Datsans and new ones are built and restored in Buryatia. The main Buddhist temple in Russia is situated in Ivolginsk, not far from the capital of Buryatia Ulan-Ude.

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