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A museum-reserve in Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha
In the old village of Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha there are many fine monuments of Russian wooden architecture and objects of folk art. The small village has managed to preserve three centuries of Ural history on just a few hectares of land. Many chapels, huts and towers were in a decrepit state when they were discovered by enthusiasts, who decided to restore them. The open-air museum reserve in Nizhnaya Sinyachikha attracts thousands of tourists every year. These visitors get to see the village’s many wooden structures which help to preserve the aura of life from several generations. Here ancient traditions, rituals and beliefs can all be seen in the work of these little-known Russian architects.
The Kivach nature reserve
At Karelia’s Kivach Nature Reserve visitors can explore secrets of the Ice Age, witness wandering boulders and see traces of ancient organisms which inhabited the Earth millions of years ago and an impressive waterfall. The reserve was founded relatively recently, but travellers from all over Russia have long made the journey to this natural treasure to take in its enchanting beauty. Although the reserve has always been a popular destination, it is the waterfall on the Suna River which has brought the region the most fame. One of the first references to this picturesque waterfall can be found in the mid-16th century, however the history of Kivach as an ecological tourist centre began in the 18th century with the visit of the famous Russian poet Gavrila Derzhavin. He was so inspired by the area that the waterfall’s beauty came to play a central role in some of his poems, spreading recogni...
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The Kivach nature reserve
В поисках культурного кода. Сергиев Посад
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