Khakassia - with its over 30,000 monuments of ancient culture, is often called the "archaeological Mecca" of Siberia. lt is famous for its huge burial mounds which originally resembled the pyramids of the Egyptian pharaohs, and also for such archaeological finds as fine jewelry made of gold.
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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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Siberian Yurts - Walk into a yurt and find harmony with smooth lines that connect, soft wood beams overhead and lattice walls that flow all around you. Today’s modern yurts are modeled after traditional Mongolian gers but offer more comfort with modern coverings and insulation, wooden platform floors, a large skylight to the stars replacing the fire hole and windows for light along the circular wall. The sound of rain or hail is entertainment for the evening and soft propane lighting and heat provide comfort, glowing out into the night.
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Siberian Village - Shushenskoe historical ethnographic museum, where the Siberian village of the end of the 19th century has been preserved in full authenticity – peasant farms, administration premises, trading houses.
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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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Shushenskoe - the young Lenin was sent into exile to the village of Shushenskoe where he spent most of his time shooting hares and waiting for his wife to arrive. The village brought inspiration into Lenin, he stirred up the electrification plan that centered on a hydroelectric power station in Shushenskoe.
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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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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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Krasnoyarsk - one of the earliest settlements of Siberia, Krasnoyarsk is the geographic center of Russia. The Kransoyarks region attracts by its nature which includes several zones such as tundra, taiga and arctic desert. Ist fauna consists of great number spices of birds and mammals. The climate here is not as severe as in Taimir. Still during the summer the temperature rises up to +30C degree, but in the winter it drops to -30C degree.
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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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