Kyzyl - located at the confluence of two major tributaries of the Yenisei and Bii-Khem rivers, according to geographers, Kyzyl city is positioned right in the center of Asia, which is proudly claimed by a local monument specifically dedicated to this fact.
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Sayan Mountains - The Sayany region, one of the most popular tourist areas in Russia, is a great horseshoe of rugged mountains stretching from the Altai region to Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, just north of the Mongolian border. They are laced with numerous rivers and most of the waterfalls of Siberia are located in this region.
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Siberian Banya - enjoy a steamy session in a Siberian banya (sauna) - a wide-spread tradition Russians keenly preserve. Before you start sweating-out in the Banya, you will get our special instructions to ensure you have a pleasant time (our special birch and fir besoms shall also be prepared for you and our Banya-expert on your request shall provide special �besom massage�).
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Tuva - there is more freezing weather in Tuva than all of the Great Lakes region combined, surrounded by mountains and desert. This is a land where wrestling, games with sheep bones and carnivore appetites are a standard.
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Shamans - shamanism is a blend of magic, medicine and spiritual guidance accompanied with many sacred sites. There are numerous medicinal/sacred springs, called Arzhans, which people visit for their healing properties. These spots can be just about anywhere, and are marked by monuments ranging from piles of stones to teepee-like structures.
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