33 Objects of Russia from the UNESCO List

Architectural gems of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Vladimir and Yaroslavl, the mighty Kremlin of Novgorod and Kazan with their majestic temples and towers, the cultural landscapes of Kenozerye and Kurshskaya Kosa, the ruins of ancient cities of Bolgar and Chersonesus... Taurica, the impregnable fortresses of Derbent and Solovki, the natural beauties of Altai and the Caucasus, Baikal and Sikhote-Alin. What unites these amazing and so different attractions? They all are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia. To date, this list includes 33 unique and distinctive sites located on the territory of our country. In this book, they are presented in all their exceptional beauty and diversity. These are historical and cultural monuments, masterpieces of architecture and art created by the creative genius of domestic masters of different eras, scientific achievements of the greatest minds of Russia, as well as its stunning natural resources: protected areas with pristine forests and endless steppes, famous volcanoes and islands, vast water bodies and mountain ranges. All these natural and cultural values have become not only a source of pride and admiration for the residents of our country but also the property of all humanity, that precious and fragile gift that we must preserve and protect to pass on to future generations.