Environmentalists say the law threatens protected natural areas and the lake’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Source: Russia Sparks Backlash for Allowing Deforestation, Construction Along Lake Baikal
A rapid Arctic meltdown taking place in Siberia alarms scientists; Isabelle Khurshudyan, Andrew Freedman & Brady Dennis; Washington Post
The Incredible Science Of Lake Baikal: The World’s Largest, Oldest, Deepest Lake; Ethan Siegal; Forbes
It contains more water than all the Great Lakes combined, and the science of our planet explains why.
Source: The Incredible Science Of Lake Baikal: The World’s Largest, Oldest, Deepest Lake
Treasure Trove; Daily Pioneer
From Golden Mountains of Altai to Lake Baikal, Russian Federation is rich in cultural heritage. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes 28 sites from the country. Here are a few of them The official name of the holiday is Russia Day (Dien Rossii). It marks the anniversary of the First Congress of People’s Deputies adopting the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) in 1990.
Source: Treasure Trove
Russia’s 11 MAIN destinations in different seasons; Anna Sorokina; RBTH
Fall in Karelia, summer in Yakutia, winter in Moscow, spring in St. Petersburg… Check out the most popular Russian landmarks’ in seasonal metamorphoses.
Source: Russia’s 11 MAIN destinations in different seasons (PHOTOS)
11 photos of majestic scenery that will help you relieve stress; Break.com
Studies show that looking at pleasant images, especially those of nature, can provide a mental escape for stressed people.
Source: 11 photos of majestic scenery that will help you relieve stress
Drones help monitor the birthplace of polar bears in Arctic Russia; Doloresz Katanich; AFP
Could drones be the key to supporting other conservation efforts in remote locations?
Source: Euronews Living | Drones help monitor the birthplace of polar bears in Arctic Russia
The Moscow Kremlin – Iconic Fortress of Russia; Wu Mingren; Ancient Places
The Moscow Kremlin (known also as the Kremlin) is arguably one of the most iconic monuments in the Russian capital of Moscow. The Kremlin is a fortified complex that dates to the 14 th century and served as Russia’s seat of power for much of its history since then.
‘Mental escape’ pictures actually relieve stress. Here’s what they look like; Monica Buchanan Pitrell; CNBC
Little can replace the feeling of being in the Great Outdoors. Yet simply looking at photographs of nature for as few as five minutes can have a similar calming effect on the brain.
Source: ‘Mental escape’ pictures actually relieve stress. Here’s what they look like
‘My toy walrus waited 25 years in the Arctic’; Juliet Rix; BBC
Julia spent 25 years dreaming of her first home. Eventually she returned – and found a long-lost toy.
Why you should book a trip to Kaliningrad, Russia, the top emerging destination for travelers in the entire world right now; Emma Taylor; Insider
Kaliningrad has all the dreamy components of a city break without the crowds.
When Home Becomes a Protected Area: The Udege People and the Bikin River Valley in the Russian Far…; Aleksandra Bocharnikova; Medium
Polar Bear Land: Wildlife Wonders on Russia’s Wrangel Island; Juliet Rix; Wanderlust
12 magnificent plateaus of the world; MSN
From Putorana to Patagonian, take a look at these great plateaus of the world.
Russia Sees Some Of Itself In ‘Ring Of Fire’ Volcanic Eruptions; Andy Heil; Radio Free Europe
Visiting mammoths, taking snow selfies and other stuff to do in Yakutsk!; Galina Mozolevskaya; Russia Beyond
The main local attraction during the winter is, of course, the cold itself. To fully appreciate it, the best time to visit is from mid-December to February. This is when the temperature here drops to 50 C below zero and the streets are covered in a thick fog. Believe it or not, there are some unforgettable things you can do even in such extreme conditions!
Source: Visiting mammoths, taking snow selfies and other stuff to do in Yakutsk!
10 New Year’s Eve Vacation Spots All Over the World; Jason Notte; The Street
Whether you’re in New Zealand for the warm season or chilling in Breckenridge, there are a whole lot of options for just about every time zone’s new year.
Ironman announces first event in Russia; Kevin MacKinnon; Triathlon Magazine Canada
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 St. Petersburg will take place on July 19, 2020.
Source: Ironman announces first event in Russia – Triathlon Magazine Canada
Forged by volcanoes, Kamchatka offers majestic, magnetic wilds; Eva Sohlman & Neil MacFarquhar; NY Times
“If you can find me a better place than Kamchatka on this Earth, I will argue with you!” exclaimed Alexei Ozerov, the exuberant chief volcanologist on the entrancing peninsula hanging…
Source: Forged by volcanoes, Kamchatka offers majestic, magnetic wilds
The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Lived On This Tiny Russian Island; Trevor Nace; Forbes
This is Wrangel Island, a small island to the north of Eastern Russia that was the last home to living woolly mammoths.
Source: The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Lived On This Tiny Russian Island
