Until September 29 this year, everyone can take part in the Russia 10 project and vote for one of the great architectural monuments or a unique natural site. The goal of the project is to define the visual symbols of the country through a popular vote.
During the initial voting, more than 700 objects in different regions were selected. Today we propose to take a look at symbols of Russia, leading in the project "Russia-10".
10. Astrakhan Kremlin
The construction of the Kremlin was carried out over 40 years - from 1580 to 1620. Brick for construction was taken from the ruins of the Golden Horde capital Saray-Batu. The symbol of the whole complex is the 80-meter bell tower. The perimeter of the walls of the Astrakhan Kremlin is 1544 meters, and their thickness is from 2.8 to 5.3 meters.
9. Lake Baikal
This unique lake contains about 9/10 of all Russian fresh water reserves. The surface area of Lake Baikal is 31,470 sq. kilometers, which is almost equal to the area of Belgium. This lake is the deepest on Earth. The maximum depth of Lake Baikal is 1642 meters, the average is 744 meters. The lake is home to over 1000 species of plants and animals that are not found anywhere else in the world.
8. Trinity-Sergius Lavra
The cathedral was founded in 1337 by the Monk Sergius of Radonezh himself. This unique historical object in the center of the city of Sergiev Posad keeps the iconostasis to this day, painted by the great masters - Danil Cherny and Andrei Rublev. Every day hundreds of parishioners visit the Lavra, wishing to venerate the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
7. Monument to Catherine II and Catherine Square
The modern Ekaterininsky Square is located in the center of Krasnodar. It is believed that this was the place where the city was founded. For the first time, a monument to Catherine was erected here in 1907, but after 13 years it was sent for melting. In 2006, the inauguration of this restored monument took place.
6. Sculpture Park "Legend"
This Penza park is part of the Center for Contemporary Art. The Legend is one of the world's largest sculptural parks and practically has no equal in terms of the richness of the collection and the uniqueness of the works presented here. The park contains 275 of the finest works of granite, marble, metal and wood. Masters from 59 countries of the world worked on the creation of the sculptures.
5. Mamaev Kurgan and "Motherland Calls"
This memorial complex was opened in Volgograd in 1967 to commemorate the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. The remains of more than 34 thousand fallen soldiers - defenders of Stalingrad are reburied on the mound. The height of the Motherland Calls memorial is 86 meters, the sculpture itself is 53 meters high, and 5.5 thousand tons of concrete and 2.4 thousand tons of metal were used to make it.
4. Khopersky reserve
In order to restore and preserve the ecosystem in the Khoper River valley, a nature reserve was founded here in 1935. On its territory there are about 4 hundred lakes and oxbows. The vegetation is incredibly rich here, which includes 1200 species of higher plants.Thanks to the Khopersky Reserve, it was possible to preserve such a species of animal as the Russian desman on the planet.
3. Bogoroditsky Museum-Reserve
This suburban ensemble was built at the end of the 17th century by order of Catherine II. The palace was blown up by the Germans in 1941 and the park was almost destroyed. By 1988, the palace building was restored and a museum was opened, and the reconstruction of the unique park continues to this day.
2. Mosque "Heart of Chechnya"
This Grozny mosque is one of the largest and most majestic in the world. The mosque was opened in 2008. The mosque got its name in honor of the first president of Chechnya - Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov. The "Heart of Chechnya" is surrounded by a huge park, which is part of the Islamic complex, which also includes the Russian Islamic University and the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Chechnya.
1. Kolomna Kremlin
The construction of the Kremlin lasted from 1525 to 1531 under the guidance of Italian architects. The complex is located at the confluence of the Kolomenka and Moscow rivers. Today there is an exhibition of ancient Russian military equipment and weapons. Themed exhibitions, military games and attractions are held on the territory of the Kremlin.