Top sigths of Russia
We should start from describing the most famous places of interest of the capital. Kremlin is the main symbol of the city and an internationally famous attraction. This is a very important historic and architectural landmark, and every building on its territory is a new page in the history of the country. The Red Square is located in front of the eastern wall of the complex. During several centuries the square was a witness to many important historic events. The Red Square was constructed on the site of numerous wooden houses, which made the threat of fire very real and, therefore, their presence was inacceptable near the royal residence. Nowadays, there are many exhibition halls, museums, parks and churches near the Red Square and the Kremlin complex. … OpenChapters of the guide to Barnaul
Cultural excursion through Barnaul - things to see
Barnaul is incredibly interesting from an excursion point of view. It clearly does not lack a lot of attractions and cultural sites. It should be borne in mind that initially Barnaul was an industrial city, which did not develop as a tourist center. A huge number of historical and religious sites were destroyed in the Soviet era; large-scale plants were built on the site of historical buildings. In the thirties of … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
The Altai cuisine is characterized by the so-called "cult of milk". It is the basis of many national dishes and is always present on the table. Even the local moonshine "araka" is made from milk. Taste wise, araka resembles serum, and it differs greatly from Russian vodka in strength, but it is quite possible to get drunk on it. Barley is also one of the important features of local cooking, usually added to soups. … Open
Travel guide to Barnaul
In the beautiful historical building, there is another museum called Gorod. It was opened not so long ago, in 2007. Its collection is dedicated to the history of the city development. Its guests can learn about how the small trading village was turning into a big prosperous city. The museum stores unique historical documents, the first pictures of the city, and its wealthiest people’s personal belongings. … Open
Barnaul sightseeing
Now that the crisis is far behind, Barnaul is rapidly developing and flourishing, new office buildings of glass and concrete are being built in the center, which surprisingly change its appearance. It is worth noting that Barnaul is the unofficial capital of Altai, one of the oldest cities in the region and a popular tourist center. By population, Barnaul ranks second in Russia among cities that are not … Open