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Holidays in Sochi

Holidays in Sochi

Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. The country's largest rivers are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, where the largest lakes in Europe are located - Ladoga and Onega; in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks and 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, and ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical location and historical development have allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. Sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers operate at sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Martialnye Vody, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountainous resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus region complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region and the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauty, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares and consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, and there is a beautiful park in the surrounding area. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea and is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, and presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. The tallest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument made of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• The pillars of Huukhein-Khad are a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak Valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². The largest and highest volcano on the continent, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. Large cities have passenger stations, and small towns have railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can view the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains and purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. Every relatively large city has bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, train stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements or is not provided at all.

* payment in rubles at the Central Bank rate (+ 2%) on the day of booking

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The Black Sea is the best place for a beach holiday in Russia, especially since Crimea has become easily accessible. In this article we will look at the best resorts of the Black Sea and see why they are so good.

Sochi

Sochi is the main resort city on the Black Sea coast. It is part of the Greater Sochi zone, which includes a number of good resorts and stretches all the way to Abkhazia. Its main feature is its developed tourist infrastructure. By the way, in Greater Sochi there is Krasnaya Polyana, a popular winter tourism center.

Sochi itself is popular mainly due to its developed tourist infrastructure. It has many entertainment centers, museums, zoos, water parks, amusement parks and sports grounds.

After the Olympics, everything is fine with sports here. A beautiful skate park has been opened on Ostrovsky Square, and a sports town has been built in Riviera. There are also many opportunities for active entertainment around the city - hiking and horseback riding, rock climbing, rafting along the Mzymta and much more.

But mostly people come here for a beach holiday, although the beaches here are not particularly luxurious. Equipped ones are usually paid, belong to hotels, but there are also public and wild coasts.

There are also a lot of hotels, sanatoriums, health resorts and other places where you can have a good rest and improve your health.

Reviews about this city are mostly positive - the rating on review sites is between 4-4.5 points. Tourists are attracted by the sunny weather, sea, numerous entertainment and hotels. Also, many note the cleanliness, hospitality of the local residents and the very beautiful nature. It’s good here with children and just adults vacationing.

There are also negative reviews - mainly about the large number of people and high prices. Some people talk about dirt, but this information is not confirmed by the photo, so it is unlikely to be reliable. There are also those who do not like too hot climates.

Gelendzhik

This is not only one of the best resorts in Russia on the Black Sea, but also the center of the region, which includes Divnomorskoye, Kabardinka and other popular places.

Among the attractions of interest are numerous museums, Gebeds waterfalls, and the Kastal font. In Kabardinka, in the Old Park, there are small copies of buildings of different styles and eras.

You can have fun on the rides of Central Park and in the Golden Bay and Behemoth water parks. Extreme enthusiasts will enjoy the Safari Park, and lovers of the aquatic world will enjoy the Oceanarium and Dolphinarium.

The main thing in Gelendzhik is the beaches. The city has a sandy beach, all others are small pebbles. Kabardinka has both pebble and sandy beaches, suitable for families with children. Dzhanhot and Divnomorskoye also have good coastlines, but only pebble ones.

The reviews are good, but tourists immediately note that the sea at the resort is dirty and the prices are very high. Apart from this, everything is great - interesting entertainment, beautiful nature, interesting sights. True, it can be a little boring with children, but adults will definitely be able to have a good time.

Adler

Adler is considered part of Greater Sochi, but we decided to talk about it separately, as it deserves attention. The resort is in the very south of the zone, with a huge amount of entertainment, cafes, nightclubs, etc. This is accompanied by beautiful nature and, of course, the sea. The beaches are mostly pebble, the entrance is smooth, so you can relax with children. The main advantage is the clean coast and water. Even on municipal and free beaches there is infrastructure, from sun loungers to entertainment in the form of riding on the water on various watercraft.

There are also attractions - for example, the Mzymta River, a botanical garden, a dolphinarium and the Amphibius water park.

Reviews are contradictory - almost everyone likes the sea and beaches, but Adler itself seems noisy, dirty and polluted even to unpretentious tourists. It has inconveniently organized public transport, rather boring and not much entertainment. As elsewhere in the Krasnodar region, prices are very high. But purely for a beach holiday, the place is quite good - the main thing is to choose a hotel.

Anapa

Anapa is a famous resort, mainly due to its low prices. There is a pleasant and mild climate, there are sandy and pebble beaches, and many mineral springs for treatment. Usually families with children, lovers and young people come here. It’s good for children here thanks to the developed infrastructure and safe descent into the sea.

There are also interesting excursion places - the Abrau-Durso wineries, the African Village, the Sukko Valley, the historical show "Rome", the Lago-Naki plateau, the paranormal area of ​​Shapsuga, etc.

The reviews are different - the sea and sand are good, but the infrastructure is not very developed. Tourists do not like inconvenient transport, bad shops and a huge number of tourists. Service in hotels is often terrible, and there is evidence of this, so it is better to choose a place to stay very carefully. But for saving money and relaxing purely on the beach and in the sea, the place is quite suitable.

Yalta

Yalta is the main resort of Crimea. The beaches here are different, there are municipal ones with umbrellas and sun loungers for rent, and there are also paid VIP areas. The most popular are Central Beach and Massandrova Beach, there are a lot of people, but there is also entertainment for every taste.

Interesting sights include the Armenian Church, the Roffe Baths, the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, the city cable car, the Temple of St. John Chrysostom and the city embankment.

You can have fun in cafes and restaurants, at city attractions and in casinos. And in mid-August, City Day takes place here, and it is celebrated with great joy.

Reviews of Yalta are almost entirely positive - among the advantages, people note clean air, warm sea, excellent beaches and beautiful nature. The city is pleasant, accommodation is not too expensive and the mountains are truly amazing.

The negative aspects include rather high prices for entertainment and food, as well as a large number of people. There is also fraud.

Feodosia

Feodosia is one of the best Black Sea resorts located in Crimea. It attracts tourists with its developed infrastructure and pleasant climate, as well as a huge number of healing springs and mineral mud deposits.

The beach here stretches for 17 kilometers. The most popular place is “Kameshki”, ideally equipped for a comfortable stay. There are many cafes and eateries on the embankment, and there are entertainment centers “Lunapark” and “Africa”. A little to the north is Children's Beach with warm water and a gentle entrance to the water.

But the main advantage of Feodosia is its sanatoriums and boarding houses, where, thanks to mineral waters, mud and clean air, they are treated for a whole group of diseases.

Tourists love this resort precisely for its clean sea, golden sands, pleasant weather and fairly low prices. Families with children and the elderly especially often come here to improve their health. Some people don't like the city itself - it seems neglected and a little confusing, with not very developed infrastructure. Sometimes the water is cold, but this is rather an exception. The number of people in different reviews is different, some get to the peak, and for others the beaches seem deserted.

Evpatoria

Evpatoria is an ancient city in Crimea, whose history begins with the Greek Kerkinitida. Now this is one of the best resorts in Russia on the Black Sea, which attracts tourists with its sandy beaches. Mostly they are paid, but there are public ones, for example, New Beach or Central Park Beach. It is Novy that locals and tourists like - it is suitable for families with children and large groups. By the way, paid ones are not very expensive - only 20-30 rubles per person, but they have better infrastructure. Pay attention to the boarding house "Planet" and "Magnat". There is also a nudist area, “Sunny Paradise”.

This is not only a beach resort, but also an excellent balneological resort. There are mud baths, estuaries and a unique climate that combines elements of dry steppe and humid sea. Treatment here is comprehensive, not forgetting about physiotherapy and physical education.

Tourists generally like it here, especially the clean sea and beaches, but the service cannot be called good, especially if you focus on European resorts. City guests also don’t like artificially inflated prices. The city itself seems a bit dirty to some. But almost no one is bored here.

Tuapse

Unlike other Black Sea cities, Tuapse is not only tourist, but also industrial. Its zone includes such villages as Agoy, Dzhugba, Novomikhailovsky, Lermontovo, Nebug and a number of others.

The beaches here are mostly free; umbrellas and sun loungers are available for rent. They are small pebbles, and in some places they are sandy, for example, Orlenka in Lermontovo. In Tuapse itself, the most popular are Central and Primorsky.

There is a lot of entertainment around the beaches, there are amusement parks, cafes and restaurants. In the villages there are sanatoriums and boarding houses where they offer mud therapy, exercise therapy and massage.

And there is also very beautiful nature here - many forests and subtropical gardens.

On review sites, Tuapse has a rating of around four. The city itself is quite pleasant, but it feels like it is industrial - it is better to choose villages and relax there. The beaches are not very clean, but the nature is beautiful, and the prices are quite affordable. In general, as with everything, there are pros and cons.

Alushta

This city on the southern coast of Crimea is well protected from cold winds, so it is always warm here. And low humidity and constant sunshine add advantages even compared to other Black Sea resorts.

There are also attractions here - vineyards and beautiful nature, but mostly tourists are attracted by the beaches. Most often they are private, belonging to boarding houses. Municipal ones are paid, you will have to pay 100-150 rubles for entry. The main beach areas are located in the Professor's Corner.

Alushta is also ideal for treatment - climatotherapy, mineral water and mud therapy are available here.

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Pictures from the Internet lure us to foreign seaside resorts to enjoy palm trees on the embankment, healing procedures and beautiful views. In fact, you can relax just as well without leaving Russia. The Black Sea coastline covers hundreds of kilometers. We have chosen, in our opinion, the best places to relax on the Black Sea.

To determine where it is best to relax on the Black Sea in Russia, it is worth taking into account the following indicators:

• climate;
• popularity;
• infrastructure;
• price;
• attractions;
• entertainment.

The first resort on the list of the best is Anapa. Here you can have a great time with your family and improve your health, as the resort is famous for its healing mud.

The beaches in Anapa have a gentle entrance to the water, so they are ideal for children. By the way, kids can be taught to swim and snorkel; in Anapa you can easily find a children’s trainer.

The coastal zone is not the only place to relax. We recommend visiting the famous “Russian Gate” of the Turkish fortress, the Gorgippia Museum, and looking at the Anapa lighthouse and aquarium. The pride of the resort is the dolphinarium. Its peculiarity is that the park’s water area is located in the open sea.

Not far from Anapa lies the picturesque Sukko Valley. Here you can find deserted wild beaches with small pebbles.

Perhaps Sochi is the leader in popularity. The humid subtropical climate allows the beach season to begin in early May and end closer to November.

The area fascinates with its beauty. The coastal zone borders the mountains. In the gorges, rivers form high waterfalls, nearby there are lakes and dense forests. Tourists are offered excursions to mountain canyons and caves. Sochi is not only the largest resort in Russia, but also a spacious protected area.

To get acquainted with the interesting places and sights of the city, the beauty of its nature, go to the local residents. There really is something to see here, especially after the Olympics.

Adler is part of the Sochi resort group, so it is also very popular among Russians. Here are the famous Olympic Park and the Sochi theme park. You won’t be bored in Adler; vacationers are offered:

• dolphinarium;
• aquapark;
• aquarium;
• ostrich farm;
• arboretum;
• apery;
• skypark.

The beaches here are considered one of the cleanest on this coastline. The sanatoriums offer treatments with hydrogen sulfide silt mud and mineral waters. Such treatment is recommended for people with chronic diseases of almost all body systems.

If the purpose of your vacation is to improve your health, the best option is Gelendzhik. There are more than a dozen sanatoriums and boarding houses here. The air is saturated with the aroma of pine and juniper. There are both pebble beaches and sandy ones created artificially.

There is also a lot of entertainment in Gelendzhik:

• three water parks;
• Safari Park;
• cable car;
• amusement park;
• dolphinarium

The area in Gelendzhik is very picturesque. Be sure to go on an excursion and get acquainted with the ancient dolmens, the Parus rock, and the waterfalls of the Zhane River.

Tuapse is another resort-sanatorium. The air here is unusually fresh, since a large area is occupied by forests. Here you can have great fun: ride catamarans, scuba dive and even parachute jump. At the same time, the cost of living here is lower than at the resorts of the Sochi group.

The downside of the city of Tuapse is the chemical fertilizer plant, so when settling it is better to choose places away from the center.

The most popular resort on the southern coast of Crimea is Yalta. Here, as in the case of Sochi, it is worth distinguishing between two concepts: Greater Yalta, that is, 70 km of coastline in the south of Crimea, and the city of Yalta itself.

The main attractions of this region are:

• Wuchang-Su waterfall;
• Mount Ai-Petri;
• Yalta embankment;
• "Glade of Fairy Tales";
• Livadia Palace;
• Vorontsov Palace;
• Swallow's Nest in Gaspra;
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden;
• Massandra winery.

There are plenty of places for entertainment, including at night. For example, after sunset you can go to a party on a yacht. If you go on a boat trip during the day, get ready to see dolphins jumping out of the water.

In the southeast of Crimea there is the popular balneological and mud resort of Feodosia. The sea here is unusually clean, since the bottom in the beach areas is mostly sandy and practically not overgrown with algae. The descent is smooth, there are areas with shallow depths, which is ideal for children and people who cannot swim. The favorite place of vacationers is the Golden Beach, which is gradually replaced by a pebble coast.

For health improvement in Feodosia, mineral water of the same name is used. You can also stay in a sanatorium or boarding house here.

If you are looking for an inexpensive place to relax on the Black Sea, pay attention to the small resort town of Evpatoria. The beaches here are safe; vacationers are offered a wide variety of entertainment, for example, yacht trips or diving in the caves of Tarkhankut.

To increase the level of cultural education, we advise you to get acquainted with the old part of the city. Yevpatoria is considered an open-air museum, with its mosques and Karaite kenas. This part of the city is popularly known as Little Jerusalem.

Alushta is considered one of the best vacation spots among the Crimean resorts. The swimming season starts in May and ends in October. The climate is favorable, summers are not as hot as in Yalta. The beaches here are strewn with small pebbles, the mountains are overgrown with beech and pine forests. There is also a spring with healing water.

For fans of active recreation, you can create a rich program with visits to a lot of interesting and picturesque places:

• Chatyr-Dag mountain range;
• Mount Castel;
• Cape Plaka;
• Bird Islands;
• Khapkhal Gorge;
• Jur-Jur waterfall;
• Valley of Ghosts.

The cozy town of Sudak is perfect for a family holiday. It offers stunning views of the sea and valley. There is an embankment along the beach, nearby is the Sudak fortress and Cape Alchak. If the bustle of the resort and active beach activities tire you, not far from Sudak you can find a calmer and more secluded place to relax in the quiet and picturesque “colored” bays of the New World.

These are not all the options where you can go in Russia for a holiday on the Black Sea coast. Every year, with the onset of the holiday season, interesting options and promotions from tour operators and sanatoriums appear. Don't miss out on this great offer!

Find out where it is best to relax on the Black Sea in the summer of 2020 - in the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea. The best resorts in Russia for beach, active and excursion holidays. Where is better with children, youth and elderly people.

Rock Sail in Praskoveevka on the Black Sea coast, Krasnodar region.

Black Sea resorts - where it’s cheaper, where it’s more expensive

The most disappointing thing about Russian resorts on the Black Sea is the cost of vacation. Compared to the incomprehensible service, the prices are amazing. Although there are changes for the better: cities and towns have become cleaner, many new worthy facilities have been built, and the range of entertainment offered has expanded significantly.

Judging by the early booking offers, in the summer of 2020 the most expensive holidays will be in Anapa and Yalta. Cheaper - about 25-35% - in Sevastopol, Evpatoria and Koktebel. Even cheaper - up to 40-50% - in Alushta, Feodosia, Sudak, Kerch, Saki and Tuapse. The lowest prices are offered by the small resorts of Western and Eastern Crimea - Mirny, Storm, Mezhvodnoye, Ordzhonikidze, Kurortnoye and others.

Where is the best infrastructure?

The second most popular resort in Russia on the Black Sea is. There are many modern hotels and guest houses, and a large selection of housing in the private sector. However, the prices are high and there are many tourists. During the season there is not enough space on the public beach - tourists swim even under prohibitory signs. It is more comfortable to relax in the suburbs of Gelendzhik - Kabardinka and. Go there if you want to breathe more freely, although it is overcrowded in the summer.

Another city where you can have a wonderful holiday with children in the Krasnodar Territory by the sea is. The recognized children's resort stubbornly ranks among the top five. Most tourists choose villages and. The latter is a new rapidly developing resort with an excellent hotel base.

According to tourists, the worst infrastructure is developed in small villages such as Dederkoy, Praskoveevka, Makopse, Vishnevka, Agoy, Krinitsa, Betta in the Krasnodar Territory and Privetnoye, Mezhvodnoye, Kurortnoye in the Crimea. As a rule, the local infrastructure includes shops, cafes, children's attractions and water activities on the beach.

Resorts for active holidays

Any resort in Russia on the Black Sea offers a lot of opportunities for an active holiday. Let's figure out where it's best to relax on the Black Sea for lovers of extreme sports and sports.

Divers prefer the shores of Adler, Anapa and Gelendzhik. There they can explore the beauty of the underwater world and conduct fascinating research on the remains of sunken ships. In Crimea, the best places for diving are its underwater museum, Cape Aya near Balaklava, the Chersonesos lighthouse and the bays of Sevastopol, the Simeiz rocks, Cape Meganom near Sudak and the bays of the New World.

Best surfing- in Feodosia, Gelendzhik, Kacha and Lyubimovka, yachting- in Sochi, Anapa, Sevastopol, Yalta, Evpatoria, Sudak. Flights on airplanes, paragliding and hot air balloons, boat trips at sea, mountain tourism and cycling - all this is available in many resorts in Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory.

Horse tourism developed in Sochi, Alushta, Tuapse region and other places. Cave explorers settle closer to Alushta, Bakhchisarai and Sochi.

Water parks available in many Black Sea resorts. The best, according to tourists' reviews, were "Golden Bay" in Gelendzhik, "Golden Beach" in Anapa, "Banana Republic" in Evpatoria, "Zurbagan" in Sevastopol, "Blue Bay" in Simeiz, "Almond Grove" in Alushta, water parks in Sudak, Koktebel, and Nebug.

Resorts for a secluded holiday

Where is the best place to relax on the Black Sea in the summer of 2020 if you want privacy? Based on reviews from tourists, we have compiled a list of quiet places and resorts in Russia on the Black Sea:

• The villages of Betta, Dzhanhot and Krinitsa (Gelendzhik).
• Uncrowded beaches in the area of ​​Nizhne-Imeretinskaya Bay in Adler.
• Uncrowded beaches near Kiseleva Rock and in Dzhubga (Tuapse).
• The coast from Dzhankhot to Praskoveevka is chosen by fans of wild recreation with tents. There are also nudists.
• There are camping sites on the wild beaches of Kabardinka (Gelendzhik) and Blagoveshchenskaya (Anapa).
• Eastern coast of Crimea near Ordzhonikidze and Kurortny.
• Wild beaches in the Sevastopol area (Cape Fiolent, Khersones, Laspi Bay) and in Lyubimovka.

Last summer we had a great time on vacation at the Enot camping site near Arkhipo-Osipovka. As far as we have studied the topic, this is one of the best tent camps in the entire Black Sea. The owners organized the campsite at the highest level, everything is civilized: hot showers, Wi-Fi, electricity, comfortable washbasins, decent toilets, plenty of space. In the evenings, raccoons come and ask for food - both children and adults are delighted. The campsite has several sites with stunning sea views!

Resorts for cultural and excursion holidays

Any resort in Russia on the Black Sea offers a rich cultural and excursion holiday.

In Crimea many interesting places: you can visit unique bays and a nature reserve in the New World, ancient fortresses in Sudak and Balaklava, cave cities in Bakhchisarai, waterfalls and mountains in Yalta and Alushta, the Botanical Garden in Nikita, ancient palace complexes and parks (Alupka, Livadia, Massandra ), historical monuments and archaeological sites (Sevastopol, Evpatoria, Kerch) and much more.

In Krasnodar region There are also enough attractions: you can see the antique museum, the knight's castle and the Sukko Valley in Anapa, waterfalls and dolmens near Gelendzhik, a garden museum, an arboretum, the Olympic Park and Vorontsov Caves in Sochi, Sochi Park and an arboretum in Adler, Mamedovo Gorge, dolmens , Colchis forest and 33 waterfalls near Lazarevsky. Theme parks and museums are open in many cities; exhibitions and concerts are held during the season. Interesting excursions to Novorossiysk, Temryuk, along the Taman Peninsula, caves and highlands of Adygea.

Youth resorts on the Black Sea

For a good holiday, young people need a clean sea with a beach, inexpensive food with an overnight stay and entertainment. All this is in Tuapse, Anapa, Alushta, Feodosia, Sudak and Evpatoria. There are also good entertainments in the villages of Dzhemete, Vityazevo, Lazarevsky, Simeiz and others. Prices in bars, clubs and discos are quite affordable, unlike expensive Yalta, Sochi and Gelendzhik.

The best beaches of the Krasnodar region

Where is the best place for older people to relax on the Black Sea?

For older people, quiet places with a lot of greenery and silence in the evenings are most suitable. Many come for treatment - in the health resorts of Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory they treat diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, respiratory organs (Yalta, Sochi), dermatological, urological diseases and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (Gelendzhik, Saki, Alupka, Evpatoria, Anapa).

Where is the best place to relax with children on the Black Sea?

Black Sea resorts are considered the best for children Anapa,Evpatoria And Feodosia. All of them are not too expensive and, from an infrastructure point of view, are ideal for family holidays. Everywhere there are dolphinariums, water parks, children's cafes and amusement parks.

Where else can you relax with children in the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea? According to reviews from tourists, good conditions for family holidays can be found in Zaozernoye, Peschany, Lyubimovka, Ordzhonikidze (Crimea), Vityazevo, Dzhemete, Olgino, Lermontovo, Lazarevsky (Krasnodar Territory).

Advice: consider travel distance, prices and natural conditions. For example, Anapa is good for families with children, but in mid-summer the sea begins to bloom and the water becomes cloudy due to algae. If you compare prices, the cheapest holidays are in Feodosia, Sudak and the villages of Western Crimea, but you will also have to travel longer.

Conclusions: the best resorts in Russia on the Black Sea

Prices. The cheapest places to relax are in small resorts and villages - Kabardinka, Arkhipo-Osipovka, Rybachye, Mirnoye.

Leisure. Almost any resort on the Black Sea.

Secluded holiday. Even near major cities there are uncrowded beaches and places. Most of them are near Gelendzhik, Anapa, Tuapse, Sudak, Koktebel, and Sevastopol. The coast between Dzhankhot and Praskoveevka, Laspi Bay, Tarkhankut.

Cultural and excursion holidays. Almost every resort and its surroundings have something to see - the region is very beautiful. The most beautiful nature on the southern coast of Crimea is the area of ​​Big Yalta and Big Alushta. Very beautiful in the vicinity of Sudak and the New World. In the Krasnodar Territory, the most interesting places are in Greater Sochi and Gelendzhik.

Youth resorts. Young people are unpretentious, but mostly choose Tuapse, Anapa and nearby villages, Yalta, Sevastopol, Alushta, Feodosia, Sudak and Evpatoria.

Resorts for the elderly. Gelendzhik, Saki, Anapa, Sochi, Alupka, Evpatoria, Yalta.

Vacation with children. Anapa, Evpatoria and Feodosia are generally recognized children's resorts. Tourists also choose holidays in Zaozerny, Peschany, Lyubimovka, Ordzhonikidze (Crimea), Vityazevo, Dzhemete, Olgino, Lermontovo, Lazarevsky (Krasnodar Territory).

Map of resorts on the Black Sea coast of Russia

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