The cleanest places in Russia Bashny.Net

The normal desire of every inhabitant of the metropolis - to breathe a breath of fresh air. There is a solution: go to the most environmentally friendly places in Russia where you can enjoy untouched nature and come to his senses after the test smoke and heat.

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Altai

Altai is one of the most ecologically clean regions of Russia and is considered the "green pharmacy" of our country. Anyone who exhausted smog from forest fires, it is worth it to go here for the unique curative air and pristine purity of mountain lakes.

01. Verhnemultinskoe Lake





The environmental situation in the Altai is under constant control of the federal and local authorities. Much attention is maintaining favorable natural conditions in the province and pays the international organization UNESCO.

Suffice it to say that all the plants located in the Altai, require to install treatment plants, which help to significantly reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. These measures help to maintain the environment at the edge of a high level.

02. Altai Mountains



Remote areas of the Altai preserved its nature almost intact. Mountain lakes are still crystal clear, and forests, which lie in the valleys and mountain slopes, make the air really healing.

On the territory of the Altai are many monuments of nature: the mountain cyanosis, Raspberry salt lakes, the Large and Small Yarovoye, Katun River, Tavdinsky caves, waterfalls River Valley Chinook, Kolyvanovskoe lake and the Denisova Cave. Famous for this region and the unique pine forest - "lungs" of our planet. Due to the nature of the Altai carefully guarded, there is still grow rare medicinal plants. They are harvested by hand under the supervision of specialists.

03. Belokuriha



04. Chuiski. Altai



05. Shavlinsky lake. Altai



Karelia
The ecological situation in the Republic of Karelia at the moment is favorable in comparison with other regions of the country. And most importantly, its tendency to worsen yet. Of course, we have in mind is not industrial centers such as Petrozavodsk, Segezha and Kondopoga, Karelia and recreational areas.

A great advantage of the ecology of this region is the development of the water network. We can say that the whole of Karelia is painted in two colors - blue and green. Blue - this lake, of which there are 63 thousand, and green - the virgin taiga forest. By the way, in Karelia there are two biggest lake in Europe - Ladoga and Onega.

06. Lake Ladoga



Five percent of the territory of Karelia is a protected natural area. And it's almost 1 million hectares! Here is the famous park "Paanajärvi", which is included in the list of natural heritage by UNESCO. This list may soon fill up and the national park "Vodlozersky." And, of course, do not forget about the pearl of Karelia - Valaam Archipelago. In addition to the ethnographic museum Kizhi it is a real symbol of northern Russia.

07. Balaam



In total in Karelia 108 natural sites and 46 nature reserves. Besides those mentioned above, its unique beauty and pristine purity of nature reserves famous "Kostomushsky", "Kivach" and National Park "Kalevala", which created the famous Karelian epic. And in the near future it is planning to open another nature park - "Ladoga Skerries". So ecotourists, or simply someone who wants to relax in the lap of nature and a breath of crystal-clear air, in Karelia that will definitely be visiting.

08. Kizhi



Tuva Republic

Tuva is considered to be curative pantry of our country. About three million hectares of its territory is covered by forests of cedar! So air Tyve their properties can be compared to the therapeutic elixirs. And eat pine nuts you can heartily.

The country takes more than 8 thousand rivers, the largest of which are the Yenisei and Khemchik.

Tuva is famous for its curative mud and lakes. It is here that the best sources of mineral water in Russia. They are used for therapeutic baths, and for oral administration. So if you want to improve your health, undermined by the extreme heat and unbearable smog, Tuva - the perfect place for this.

Interesting Republic by the fact that its territory is a paste in several climatic zones. And if the north are characterized by taiga forests of Tuva, in the west lie the real alpine meadows. In addition, the unique fauna here: in Tuva can be seen as the reindeer and camel.

It is important to note that about 8 percent of the republic make protected areas. They include two of the reserve, 17 sanctuaries and 12 natural monuments. The latter include, for example, mountain-Syyn Churek and Khaiyrakan - sacred places tyva population, as well as the Red cave, the length of the grottoes which is about 80 meters.

09. Tuva



Kabardino-Balkaria

In the south of Russia the cleanest place is the Kabardino-Balkaria. The main natural attraction here, of course, the Caucasus Mountains, where you can enjoy really fresh air and take a dip in the cool waters of numerous rivers and lakes.



Kabardino-Balkaria is rich in mineral springs. For example, the tract of Gil-Su has always enjoyed a reputation as a spa resort. Here are the pools for swimming at a constant water temperature of 22 degrees plus. So it is possible to combine wellness treatments with an overview of magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains.

In Nalchik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria is a unique resort area - Dolinsk. The ring of mountains here creates a very special microclimate, as in the valley is full of coniferous and deciduous forests.

Improve health in Dolinsk is possible not only because of the healing mountain air, but also with the help of rare mineral springs. Here are the unique hot and cold springs, which are used to treat many diseases.

11. River Baksan (Elbrus)



Buryatia

Buryatia is recognized as one of the cleanest regions of Russia. It is located in the heart of Asia, and combines several climatic zones, from forest-tundra to the steppe zone, which causes great ecological value of the area. Nature here is closely monitored, ensuring the safety of the many unique conservation areas.

Nature reserve fund in Buryatia is 6 percent of the territory of the republic. There are three large natural reserve - the Barguzin, Dzherginsky and Baikal.

Speaking of Lake Baikal: currently about 16 per cent of its coastal line is protected by environmentalists. It is forbidden to cost industrial and commercial facilities. Improve the ecological situation in the country and numerous pine forests that cover the valleys and mountain ranges.

12. Lake Baikal



In Buryatia, a large number of parks and reserves of federal importance. Among them - Tunksky National Park. It is famous for the fact that its territory is the tallest mountain of the republic - Munch-Sardyk. Known park and its rich thermal springs. The most popular of the resorts in the area of ​​water - Arshan.

13. Barguzin valley



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