Топик: Unusual places of the world
Travelling is a special kind of human activity. People usually visit the most popular places of the city or country and lose a lot, because they don’t know about the most beautiful, but not worldwide famous places located there. There are top-3 places which could be named as the most unusual places in the world.
Путешествия – особый вид человеческой деятельности. Обычно люди посещают самые популярные места в городе и в стране, но они многое теряют, так как не знают о самых красивых, но не всем известных местах, которые там есть. Вот список из трех мест, которые можно назвать самыми необычными местами в мире.
The first incredible place is the Road of Heaven (Huashan Mountain chain) located in Huayin, China. It is composed of shaky stairs and paths with rope railings nailed on the rocks. It seems to be very dangerous to climb up and its visitors put their lives at risk to test their limits at every step. They desire to reach the famous teahouse in the top of the mountain. People could enjoy a beautiful view on picturesque mountain chain in the form of the flower and get a guaranteed rush of adrenaline, because people should always try to keep the balance.
Первое невероятное место – Дорога в Небеса (горная цепь Хуашань) в китайской провинции Хуань. Дорога состоит из шатких лестниц и троп с веревочными перилами, закрепленными на камнях. Забираться наверх кажется очень опасным занятием и посетители рискуют своими жизнями на каждом шагу, чтобы испытать себя. Их цель – дойти до чайного домика, который находится на вершине горы. Посетители могут насладиться красивыми видами на живописную горную цепь в форме цветка и получить гарантированный всплеск адреналина, так как им приходится постоянно пытаться сохранить баланс.
The second fantastic place is Hallerbos, a blue forest. This is a wide fantastic beech forest. It’s located south of the Brussels. Hallerbos is reputed to its unique beauty – a magnificent place covered with the millions of blue bellflowers that could be seen there in the spring time every year. The forest looks marvelous thanks to its enormous area. It becomes a bright blue blanket covering narrow endless paths, valleys, riversides and trees’ roots in the woods. This place is very popular with locals and foreign visitors.
Вторым потрясающим местом является синий лес Халлербос. Это огромный фантастический буковый лес. Это место находится к югу от Брюсселя. Халлербос известен своей уникальной красотой – восхитительное место, которое ежегодно весной покрыто миллионами голубых колокольчиков. Лес выглядит изумительным благодаря своим огромным размерам. Место превращается в яркое голубое одеяло, покрывающее бесконечные узкие тропы, долины, берега рек и корни деревьев в лесу. Это место очень популярно среди местных жителей и иностранных туристов.
The third unusual place is a glacier Jokulsarlon lake in Iceland. This is a place where people can see a plenty of ice-flows reflecting sky colours at arm’s end. Jokulsarlon is a gigantic glacier lake and it is considered to be the most famous and fabulous place of Iceland.
Третье необычное место – ледниковое озеро Йокульсарлон в Исландии. Это место, где на расстоянии вытянутой руки человек может увидеть, как цвет неба отражается в ледниках. Йокульсарлон – огромное ледниковое озеро. Оно считается одной из самых сказочных и знаменитых достопримечательностей Исландии.
To draw the conclusion, one can say that our world can offer us much more than three magnificent places to discover. We can find thousands places that can surprise and amaze us: Thor’s Well (the gates to the underworld), Great Barrier Reef, Issyk Kul lake, mountains of Ararat, Kamchatka’s hot springs and other places. This world will never stop showing us beautiful and unusual places.
Подводя итог, можно сказать, что наш мир может предложить нам для открытий намного больше, чем три потрясающих места. Мы можем найти тысячи мест, которые смогут удивить и поразить нас: Колодец Тора (врата в подземный мир), Большой Барьерный Риф, озеро Иссык Куль, горы Арарата, гейзеры Камчатки и прочие места. Этот мир не перестанет показывать нам прекрасные и необычные места.
Tourist attractions in Russia – Достопримечательности России
Дорогой ученик! В этом материале подготовлено краткое описание достопримечательностей России. Под английским текстом есть перевод на русский язык.
Red Square
Red Square is one of the most famous Russia’s places of interest. It is located right in the heart of Moscow.
Many significant buildings surround Red Square. There is the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, GUM trading house and Kazan Cathedral there. The State Historical Museum is also located in the square.
Red Square is the place where a lot of festivals are celebrated.
The Kremlin
The Kremlin is a fortified complex in the centre of Moscow. It is the main political and historical place of the city.
Today the Kremlin is the official residence of the President of Russia.
The Hermitage
The Hermitage is one of the world’s largest museums. It is located in Saint Petersburg. It consists of 5 buildings. The museum’s collection houses about 3 million different works of art.
From the very beginning the Hermitage was Catherine’s II private collection of paintings, but in the time of Nicholas I the Hermitage opened for general public. This happened in 1852.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
In the XX century the church was open for public as a museum. It is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions. Saint Basil’s Cathedral is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is a lake located in eastern Siberia. This is the deepest lake on our planet and the largest natural reservoir of fresh water.
Numerous rivers and streams flow into Lake Baikal. The Angara is the only river that flows out from the lake.
Petergof
Petergof is a small town which has great tourist and scientific significance. In the XVIII century the emperor’s country residence was located there.
The town is located not far from Saint Petersburg and is well-known for its landmarks. These places of interest include the palace ensemble called Petergof with its numerous fountains, alleys and the Peterhof Grand Palace.
The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring is a ring of cities located not far from Moscow. This popular tourist route runs through ancient cities of Russia which played a significant role in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church.
There are many unique monuments in these cities which attract a lot of tourists. The cities included in the Golden Ring are Sergiyev Posad, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Suzdal and Vladimir.
The Kizhi Pogost
Kizhi island is famous for its architectural complex which consists of two wooden churches and a bell-tower. It was built in the XVIII-XIX centuries.
According to the Russian carpentry traditions of that time, the Church of the Transfiguration was built of wood only with no nails.
The second church, the Church of the Intercession, is an architectural echo of the main church. The bell-tower is located right beside them.
Mamayev Kurgan
Mamayev Kurgan is famous for its memorial complex The Motherland Calls.
The central figure of the complex is a statue of a woman holding a sword. The height of the sculpture is 85 metres from the feet to the tip of the sword.
This complex commemorates the Battle of Stalingrad. Mamayev Kurgan was the place where fierce fighting occured.
Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is located in Saint Petersburg. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. The construction of the cathedral took 40 years.
Nowadays, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is a museum. However, services are conducted there on feast days.
Красная площадь
Красная площадь – одна из самых известных достопримечательностей России. Она находится в самом центре Москвы.
Многочисленные значимые здания окружают Красную площадь. На ней расположен Кремль, мавзолей Ленина, храм Василия Блаженного, ГУМ и Казанский собор. Государственный исторический музей также находится на площади.
На Красной площади проводятся многочисленные празднования.
Кремль
Кремль – это крепость в центре Москвы. Это главное политическое и историческое место города.
Сегодня Кремль является официальной резиденцией президента России.
Эрмитаж
Эрмитаж – один из крупнейших музеев мира. Он находится в Санкт-Петербурге. Он состоит из 5 зданий. Коллекция музея насчитывает около 3 миллионов различных произведений искусства.
Изначально Эрмитаж был частной коллекцией картин Екатерины II, но во времена Николая I Эрмитаж был открыт для широкой публики. Это случилось в 1852 году.
Собор Василия Блаженного
В XX веке собор был открыт в качестве музея. Это одна из самых узнаваемых достопримечательностей. Храм Василия Блаженного включен в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.
Озеро Байкал
Озеро Байкал – это озеро в восточной Сибири. Это самое глубокое озеро на планете и крупнейший природный резервуар пресной воды.
Многочисленные реки и ручьи впадают в Байкал. Ангара – единственная река, которая вытекает из озера.
Петергоф
Петергоф – небольшой городок, имеющий огромное туристическое и научное значение. В XVIII веке здесь находилась загородная резиденция императора.
Город расположен неподалеку от Санкт-Петербурга и знаменит своими достопримечательностями. В их число входит дворцовый ансамбль Петергоф с многочисленными фонтанами, аллеями и Большим Петергофским дворцом.
Золотое кольцо
Золотое кольцо – это кольцо городов, расположенных неподалеку от Москвы. Этот популярный туристический маршрут пролегает через древние города России, сыгравшие значительную роль в формировании Российской Православной церкви.
Здесь находятся многочисленные уникальные памятники, привлекающие много туристов. В Золотое кольцо включены такие города, как Сергиев Посад, Переславль-Залесский, Ростов Великий, Ярославль, Кострома, Иваново, Суздаль и Владимир.
Кижский погост
Остров Кижи знаменит своим архитектурным комплексом, состоящим из двух деревянных церквей и колокольни. Он был построен в XVIII-XIX веках.
По традициям плотницкого дела того времени церковь Преображения Господня была построена из дерева, без гвоздей.
Вторая церковь, церковь Покрова Богородицы, является архитектурным отголоском главной церкви. Колокольня расположена рядом с ними.
Мамаев курган
Мамаев курган знаменит своим мемориальным комплексом «Родина-мать зовет!».
Центральной фигурой комплекса является статуя женщины, держащей меч. Высота скульптуры составляет 85 метров от низа до кончика меча.
Комплекс возведен в память о Сталинградской битве. Мамаев курган был местом, где проходили ожесточенные бои.
Исаакиевский собор
Исаакиевский собор находится в Санкт-Петербурге. Он является одним из крупнейших соборов мира. Строительство собора заняло 40 лет.
Сегодня Исаакиевский собор – это музей. Однако, по праздникам здесь проходят службы.
20 mysterious places in Russia
1. Manpupuner. Komi Republic
Manpupuner or Poles are weathered in the Komi Republic. About 200 million years ago, there were high mountains, but water and wind Stoch soft rock. Muncie pillars worshiped as gods, calling the place “mountain stone idols.” Legend Mansi says that in the place where now stand the idols, once broke a terrible battle between their people and the giants. But the angry gods turned to stone giants. Since then, only shamans Mansi people had the right to go up to the mountain to offer prayers to the gods.
2. Ukok Plateau. Altai region
The locals still consider the Ukok plateau sacred place. Shepherds bypass glaciers side, trying not to disturb the peace of the individual tracts. On the plateau is only allowed ritual activities. The most famous discovery made on the plateau – a burial Ak-Alakha. In 1993, archaeologists discovered the mummy of a young noble woman, whose body was covered with tattoos. It turned out that the indigenous people called it Ak-Kadyny or White Lady. According to their belief, the Ak-Kadyny is the guardian of the gates of the underworld.
3. The Devil’s Nose. Karelia
Devil’s Nose is located on Lake Onega. He is known for its petroglyphs, which date back to around the 3rd millennium BC The most famous of them – 2.3 meter “Demon”, which gave its name to the Cape. The monks, who arrived at the Cape in the XVI century, saw the evil in the image, and then knocked over the “feature” eight-pointed cross. Many demons were on the nose, note that there are changing the perception of time.
4. Olkhon Island. Lake Baikal
Olkhon Island – the largest island of Lake Baikal. Its name is translated from the Buryat language as “a little wooded.” On the island, archaeologists still find the ancient ritual and fortifications. Buryat legend says that the island Olkhon – the abode of the spirits of Baikal. The main place of worship was the Shaman Rock or, as it was called before, Stone Temple. Sacral promontory, this is not only for those who practice shamanism. Often, the rock can be seen praying Buddhists.
5. Sami mazes. Karelia
Stone labyrinths or Babylon were built, mostly, on the shores of the seas or in the estuaries. All mazes had religious significance, but by whom and for what purpose they were built, historians still do not know. Many scientists believe that the mazes were built on the burial grounds, to the soul of the deceased could not leave the place of his burial. Babylon scattered along the banks of the White, Barents and Baltic Sea. In Sweden, their more than 300 in Finland – about 140 in Russia – more than 50 pieces. Total stone labyrinths in the world about 500. Their diameter can vary from 5 to 30 meters, and complexity – from an ordinary spiral to Babylon with 6 outputs, 5 of which are dead ends.
6. Whale Alley. Chukotka
Scientists believe that the construction of the mall Whale bones were used 50 bowhead whales. Apparently, the mall was built on a clear project – bone-Ground opposite each other, and the height of each was about 5 meters. Historians agree that the Whale Alley was a ritual place for Chukchi tribes, while it is not mentioned in local legends. Scientists believe that alley equally could be a sanctuary, “Colosseum” and the meeting place of the tribe.
7. Arch. Chelyabinsk region
Arch is one of the fortified settlements of the Southern Urals – “Land of Cities”. The youngest of these monuments – the same age as the Egyptian pyramids. With Arkaima bind many secrets and mysteries. Disposition of the city resembles the sun, and the structure of rings and the radial direction of the buildings are oriented by the stars. Houses in the “city of the sun” were apartment, and some buildings were found pottery and metal workshops. Residents Arkaima, whose appearance was restored by skulls found in the necropolis belonged to the Caucasian race.
8. Vottovaara. Karelia
For Sami mountain Vottovaara had ritual significance. The name of the mountain can be translated as “Mountain of Victory.” Another translation of the title – “sand mountain, wooded” (Trans. Sami: Wachtebeke – “sand”; Vaara – “mountain, wooded”). On top Vottovaara are many Sade – huge boulders that were placed on the “legs” of smaller stones. On the mountain, people often feel a strange discomfort, begin to act up electronic devices.
9. Kashkulakskaya cave. Khakassia
Now Kashkulakskaya cave – tourist site. But two thousand years ago, the first tier of local shamans used as a ritual hall. The walls of the Temple of the grotto is still covered with soot from the many sacrifices. Kashkulatskaya cave appears in many legends, and, most often, quite gloomy. It lost people, strange sounds, and local residents say that in a cave inhabited by the spirit of an evil shaman. Ironically, today in the Temple grotto Khakass shaman rituals are carried out again. Do not lag behind and psychics – they conduct their training in a cave.
10. Dolmen. Western Caucasus
Appointment Caucasian dolmens is not precisely defined, but many archaeologists adhere version that this tomb megalithic. Dolmens were built mainly of sandstone. Methods of manufacturing and transport to the installation plates are still not clear. Many people feel the mood swings that are close to the dolmens. The causes of these anomalies are also unknown.
11. Patriarch’s Ponds. Moscow
Bulgakov is not in vain did Patriarch place where Woland first appeared in Moscow. Legends about the appearance of the devil appeared to people, even when the place was called “three ponds”. Patriarch’s Ponds named after the frightened locals asked the Patriarch of Moscow to sanctify the place.
12. Valley of ghosts. Crimea
On the slopes of the mountain Demerdzhi (with Crimean Tatar – Blacksmith) located valley that locals called the Valley of Ghosts. The main attraction of this place – the stone “mushrooms” which have arisen due to weathering and leaching of rocks. In summer, the slopes Demerdzhi can see fanciful mirages. In winter and autumn mists here are terrible, because of which it seems that in the haze stone pillars move and change shape. Because of the fog rock in ancient times was called Funa or “steaming”.
13. Ayu-Dag. Crimea
Local legend has it that the Ayu-Dag or Bear Mountain actually was once a giant bear. The angry god sent to destroy the tribe has forgotten faith, but the giant saw the beauty of the Crimea and refused to obey his master. In a fit of anger god drew the bear to stone when he went down to the sea to drink. Archaeologists claim that Ayu-Dag had ritual significance for the tribes who lived here in ancient times. On top of the mountain was discovered ancient temples and cemeteries.
14. Teletskoye Lake. Altai
Teletskoye Lake – the second in the country for freshwater. Even in winter the lake does not freeze until the end. There is a legend about the grim “Forest of the Dead” at the bottom of the lake. With a relatively small amount, Teletskoye lake deep enough – up to 325 meters from the waterfall Corbu. The temperature at a depth even in the height of summer does not exceed 4 ° C. Therefore, at a depth of more than 100 meters of the body “preserved” and remain there.
15. Vasyugan swamp. Western Siberia
Vasyugan swamps are sometimes called “Russian Amazon”. Marshes stretched for 573 km from west to east. Their area is constantly growing and is already more than 53 thousand sq. M. km (this is the area of Switzerland). Over the past 500 years it formed 75% of the marshes. Age Vasyugan swamps – no less than 10,000 years. Locals willing to tell legends about what these swamp created hell, who was trying to hide from God’s land.
16. Mount Kholat Syakhl. Ural
Legend has it that during a terrible flood on the slopes of the mountain were saved 10 men and one woman. They climbed to the top, to be saved from the flood, but the waves have time to take ninth men. They have given rise to the Mansi people and mountain, which saved them, named Holotchahl or Mountain of the Dead. The fame of the mountain was because of the terrible incident in 1959 when an unnamed group of Dyatlov Pass died. Until now, the circumstances of death unknown.
17. Death Valley. Kamchatka
Valley on the slopes of the volcano Kikhpinych first opened in 1975. Then it became clear that the air in the valley can be deadly poisonous. The fumes contain critical amounts of carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and sometimes hydrocyanic acid, which leads to paralysis and suffocation lungs.
18. Devil’s Cemetery, Krasnoyarsk Krai
Ferris Cemetery – perfectly circular clearing in the middle of the forest, it was almost no grass grows. Some scientists attribute the appearance of this “bald spots” with the fall of the Tunguska meteorite, but no evidence of this version has not been found. The locals believe damn cemetery “bad place.” In the clearing were found the remains of a large number of animals, and people who have visited the cemetery next to the bloody, begin to experience physical discomfort.
19. Cape Ryty. Baikal
Cape Ryty replete with rich pastures, but not near human settlements. Locals believe the cape dangerous place and call it the Hare Khushun – angry, angry Cape. Legend has it that because of the infighting three tribes at this point, angry spirit descended on them rural. No real evidence of this legend is not found. But archaeologists have discovered at Cape Rytny stone wall, the purpose of the construction is unknown, tours and stone pots that are likely used as a lamp.
20. Plescheevo lake. Pereslavl
Lake Pleshcheyevo sufficiently known in the country’s history. Here Peter I built a fleet of funny, but here is a monument to the emperor boots. But the local old-timers say the lake mystical place. Sometimes the tourists get lost in the fog on the coast and there are a few days, many of them lose their sense of time. Here, on Plescheevo lake is blue stone, a pagan ritual object. Fixed that the stone was moved several times from place to place. Scientists believe that it moved the ice and draw an analogy with the creeping stones of Death Valley, USA.
Places of Interest in Russia
Сочинение на тему «Достопримечательности России» на английском языке с переводом на русский язык
Places of Interest in Russia
Достопримечательности России
Many people all over the world like travelling. Some people, maybe, do not have an opportunity to travel a lot and just dream of it. On the contrary, some people abandon their customary way of life, quit and start travelling throughout the world. It is so fascinating and interesting to see different countries, meet people of different cultures, try their traditional food and, maybe, learn their language.
Многие люди во всем мире любят путешествовать. У некоторых людей, может быть, нет возможности много путешествовать, и они пока просто мечтают об этом. Напротив, некоторые люди отказываются от привычного образа жизни, бросают работу и начинают путешествовать по всему миру. Это так увлекательно и интересно увидеть разные страны, познакомиться с людьми разных культур, попробовать их традиционную еду и, может быть, изучить их язык.
Of course, we know about the most popular sights as the Great Wall of China or the Eiffel Tower. However, there can be so many sights within one country. Maybe, they are not so popular or famous but still they are worth seeing them. Russia is one of such countries. Here you find so many different places of interest each of which has its own peculiarities.
Конечно, мы знаем самые популярные достопримечательности, такие как Великая китайская стена или Эйфелева башня. Однако в одной стране может быть так много достопримечательностей. Может быть, они не так популярны или известны, но все же их стоит увидеть. Россия входит в число таких стран. Здесь можно найти столько разных достопримечательностей, каждая из которых имеет свои особенности.
One of the most famous sights in Russia is the Kremlin in Moscow. It is a sociopolitical and historical building and also the residency of the President. The other famous sight is the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg which is a cultural and historical museum. The Golden Ring of Russia is a tourist route consisted of the ancient cities of Russia where there are many examples of the unique heritage of the Russian culture and history.
Одна из самых известных достопримечательностей России – Кремль в Москве. Это общественно-политическое и историческое здание, а также резиденция президента. Другая известная достопримечательность – Эрмитаж в Санкт-Петербурге, который является культурным и историческим музеем. Золотое кольцо России – туристический маршрут, состоящий из древних городов России, где есть много примеров уникальных памятников русской культуры и истории.
However it is possible to find many interesting sights not only in the central part of Russia but also in Siberia and in the east of Russia. Here you find not only wonderful buildings, for example, Ivolginsky Datsan in Buryatia but also so many natural sights, such as the Baikal, Lena Pillars and the volcanoes of Kamchatka.
Однако можно найти много интересных достопримечательностей не только в центральной части России, но и в Сибири и на востоке России. Здесь вы найдете не только прекрасные здания, например, Иволгинский дацан в Бурятии, но и множество природных достопримечательностей, таких как Байкал, Ленские столбы и вулканы Камчатки.
My dream is to visit as much places of interest in Russia as possible.
Моя мечта – посетить как можно больше интересных мест и достопримечательностей в России.
