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Culture Hunt # 4 Beautiful views of Russian nature
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Baikal Lake
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is located in the south of the Russian region of Siberia at Irkutsk oblast Buryat republic of Russia
Is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world. Lake Baikal contains roughly 20% of the world's surface fresh water.
is the world's oldest and deepest lake
is the deepest, and among the clearest of all lakes in the world.
Baikal lake
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Geysers Valley
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the second largest concentration of geysers in the world
The "pulsating" geysers of Kamchatka were discovered by a local scientist, Tatyana Ustinova, in 1941.
On June 3, 2007, a massive mudflow influenced two thirds of the valley
The consequences of the change is not yet clear
Geysers Valley (Kamchatski Krai)
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Valaam Island
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is an archipelago in the northern portion of a lake
is best known as the site of the 14th century Valaam Monastery and for its natural beauty
The island is permanently inhabited by monks and families. In 1999, there were about 600 residents on the main island; including army service personnel, restoration workers, guides and monks
The climate and natural history of the island are unique because of its position
The island is covered by coniferous woods
Most of the plants were cultivated by monks
Valaam Island
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Weathering Pillars
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is a unique geological monument located on the plateau of Man’-Pupu-Ner in Russia.
The geological monument is the composition of pillars with the height of 30 to 42 meters.
The pillars appeared as the result of ancient mountains erosion.
There are numerous legends about the pillars among the local people.
Weathering Pillars (Komi Republic)
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Elbrus mountain
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is located at Kabardino-Balkaria republic and Karachay-Cherkessia republic
is an inactive volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range
is also the highest mountain in all of Europe
The climb to Elbrus is not technically difficult, but it is physically arduous because of the elevations and the frequent strong winds
Elbrus mountain
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1. How old is Baikal Lake? What is the average depth of Baikal Lake? How much of the world’s surface fresh water does the Lake Baikal contain?
2. How high is mountain Elbrus?
3. Where the Valaam Island is located?
4. How one can reach the Valley of Geysers (a mode of transportation)?
5. How many weathering pillars are located on the plateau in Komi Republic of Russia?
Questions to answer
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