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Parisians guard historical harmony
About how historical architectural monuments are loved and protected in Paris, our compatriots living or visiting the capital of France speak and write a lot and willingly …
Parisians guard historical harmony
Recently, a new incentive has appeared for these conversations. Two ministries of culture, France and Russia, made a statement on the revision of the previously agreed project for the construction of a five-domed Orthodox church on the Seine embankment. This ambitious project, personally supervised by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, in the opinion of French architects, who were supported by the mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delano, “violates the historical harmony of development” of the city.
Project for the construction of a five-dome Orthodox church on the Seine embankment Continue reading
Active holidays in Armenia
In addition to the fact that Armenia is a country rich in historical monuments, which is why it is often called the “open-air museum”, nature has created excellent conditions for outdoor activities.
Active holidays in Armenia
Therefore, it is not surprising that in addition to sightseeing tours in Armenia, active and extreme tours are very popular with foreign tourists. The most common of them are climbing and climbing.
Due to its natural relief, Armenia provides ideal conditions for climbing: numerous rock massifs and climbs. Quite popular types of mountaineering are hiking and trekking, which do not imply the presence of good physical fitness and professional equipment. And for those who prefer mountain climbing, they can choose special routes that require serious preparation of the participants. Difficult routes include routes along the mountains Aragats (4090 m) and Khustup (3214 m). Rock climbing also takes place on the cliffs of Noravank and Dzhokhki Dzor gorges. Continue reading
Holidays in the Russian Baltic
Hot and noisy resorts by the warm seas are not popular with everyone. And not everyone can afford them, if we talk about Thailand, Egypt, the Turkish Mediterranean and other foreign tourist destinations popular with Russians …
The look of a Russian, choosing a place to relax in accordance with his slightly conservative habits and the modest possibilities of a wallet, involuntarily turns to the sea, which washes our northwestern coast – the Baltic.
Holidays in the Baltic
Russian Baltic
The Baltic coast of Russia in the northern part is St. Petersburg, Vyborg, the places themselves are very interesting, but the cold and harsh waves of the Gulf of Finland are not enough for a classic holiday in its summer, beach version. Another thing is the Kaliningrad region, a very peculiar region, the most western in Russia. Continue reading
