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08 August 2008 English | На русском языке

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The Seven Sisters

The Seven Sisters refers to seven skyscrapers in Moscow, Russia, that were built during the final years that Joseph Stalin was in power (1947-1953). These seven buildings stand out as different from their surroundings with their very distinctive style of architecture taken from a combination of Gothic and Russian Baroque styles and using the early twentieth century technology of American skyscrapers in their construction.

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Investigate the Splendor of Tsaritsino Estate

Moscow has always been a city of historical significance in Russia. Its lavish buildings and memorials to the past have turned Moscow into a popular tourist destination and it is known as the heart of culture and arts in Russia. But on the outskirts of this amazing city, lies a place that is steeped in history and overflows with majestic beauty and architectural masterpieces – the Tsaritsino Estate.

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Relax in the Beauty of Dagomys

Just outside the resort city of Sochi, is a village by the name of Dagomys. It is located along the Black Sea and it the location where Nicholas II built his holiday palace and established a botanical garden that is still popular today. Thousands of visitors flock to both Sochi and Dagomys, as they are known tourist destinations, with many noteworthy sites and activities. What makes Dagomys even more spectacular is that all the beauty of this seaside village lies against the backdrop of the majestic Caucus Mountains.

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Discover a World of Art at Abramtsevo

Situated about 70 kilometers north east of Moscow, Russia, in the proximity of Khotkovo, the estate of Abramtsevo served as a center for artistic activity and the Slavophile movement in the 19th century. The Slavophiles were members of a 19th century intellectual movement that advocated the policy of developing the Russian Empire based on values derived from Russia’s early history, particularly rooting out any influences of Western European culture.

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Fantastic Skiing at Krasnaya Polyana

The renowned snow skiing resort of Krasnaya Polyana (Beautiful Glade/Red Meadow) is located in the Western Caucasus of Russia at an altitude of 600 meters. Set against a stunning mountainous back-drop, this modern ski resort owes a lot of its popularity and development to the introduction of heli-skiing in the mid-1990s which provides access to previously inaccessible prime snow skiing areas. Apart from offering top class skiing opportunities to experienced skiers, Krasnaya Polyana makes provision for amateurs, with interesting ski slopes designed to assist in the development of skiing skills.

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