What one cannot complain about in Russia with all the desire is the lack of beautiful settlements. In this regard, the space is endless: there are historical monuments, wonderful landscapes, extreme naturalness, and even modern architectural finds. Let's talk about ten most picturesque villages in Russia (we cite them in a conditional order, since we would not want to distribute them in places, making up the top 10).
Vyatskoe
This village, which invariably falls on all lists and ratings, hardly needs an introduction; it is enough to point out the fact that there are ten museums in the settlement, a colossal number of pre-revolutionary buildings. The nature also disposes to relaxation and study: Vyatskoe is "framed" from all sides by rivers and valleys. This is an ideal option for those travelers who do not like to give up comfort: there are three hotels, a restaurant, a cinema.
Kinerma
Getting here is not easy: the village is located in Karelia. The structure - seventeen structures, ten of which belong to architectural monuments. In the center you can see the cemetery of Catherine's times; there is also a restored chapel. There is a smoke sauna, a well, a barn; not without a small and quite modern hotel.
Cosmozero
The wonderful location of the lake, which is distinguished by its original form (similar to a river), makes the settlement famous. Hayfields, old huts, courtyards and, of course, the mesmerizing tent-roofed Assumption Church (built in 1720) - this is what will appear before the eyes of a visitor to the village.
Staraya Ladoga
Speaking about the oldest villages in Russia, it is impossible to omit the old Ladoga - a settlement whose history began more than a thousand years ago. Although today there are not so many people living here, the path “from the Varangians to the Greeks” once began in this place (it was one of the largest settlements in Ancient Rus).
Yasnaya Polyana
It is recommended to go to Yasnaya Polyana not only for those who are not indifferent to the classics of critical realism and connoisseurs of Leo Tolstoy's novels, but also for everyone who appreciates the combination of naturalness and architectural grace. Being discreet, the village strikes the imagination with its laconicism. Among the attractions: the writer's house, the remains of the greenhouse, the Middle Pond, a park.
Nikolo-Sloth
Initially, the settlement did not stand out in any way: it seemed that Nikolo-Lenivets was another of the villages of Russia that were gradually falling into desolation. However, thanks to the efforts of Vasily Shchetinin, a famous architect-enthusiast, who appeared here, it has turned into a real creative gallery of folk art. Most striking is the fact that absolutely everything here is handmade.
Tarbagatai
In Buryatia there are many wonderful villages (among the eminent: Desyatnikovo, Bolshoi Kunaley, Atsagat); the most famous of them is Varbagatai, which is located fifty-two kilometers from Ulan-Ude.Founded in the 18th century, the settlement at one time served as a home for the Old Believers; to this day, you can see the buildings erected by them, which are distinguished by their colorful colors, wonderful fences and unusual shutters.
Chamerevo
The village boasts a rich history: once the family of the writer Griboyedov lived here (and Alexander Sergeevich himself in childhood), Ivan the Terrible also came here. Also in the village is the holy source of Alexander Nevsky. The panoramic landscapes around and the well-groomed village itself make this place one of the most interesting for Russian travelers.
Vorzogory
The village is located right on the shores of the White Sea and dates back to the 16th century. It was already known then: wooden ships were built here for the monks of the Solovetsky Monastery. In the village itself you can see the wooden church of Zosima and Savvaty Solovetsky (erected in the middle of the 19th century) and the "wooden tee", consisting of the Nikolskaya Church (17th century), the Vvedenskaya church (late 18th century) and the bell tower (18th century) ...
Oshevensky Pogost
Do not be afraid of the name: the village of Pogost, which is also called Oshevensky Pogost, has been a wonderful place and one of the most beautiful villages in Russia for several centuries. Here is the monastery of St. Alexander of Oshevensky, the Church of the Epiphany (18th century), the bell tower, Popov's house-yard.