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Top 10 Symbols of Russia, Leaders of the Russia-10 Project

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Until September 29 of this year, everyone can take part in the Russia 10 project and vote for one of the great architectural monuments or a unique natural site. The aim of the project is to define the visual symbols of the country through popular vote.

During the initial vote, more than 700 sites were selected in different regions. Today we offer a look at symbols of Russia, leading in the project "Russia-10".

10. Astrakhan Kremlin

The construction of the Kremlin was carried out for 40 years - from 1580 to 1620. Brick for construction was taken on the ruins of the Golden Horde capital Saray-Batu. The symbol of the whole complex is the 80-meter bell tower. The perimeter of the walls of the Astrakhan Kremlin is 1544 meters, and their thickness is from 2.8 to 5.3 meters.

9. Lake Baikal

About 9/10 of the total Russian fresh water reserve contains this unique lake. The surface area of ​​Lake Baikal is 31,470 square meters. kilometers, which is almost equal to the area of ​​Belgium. This lake is the deepest on Earth. The maximum depth of Lake Baikal is 1642 meters, the average is 744 meters. The lake is home to more than 1000 species of plants and animals that are not found anywhere else in the world.

8. Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

The cathedral was founded in 1337 by the Monk Sergius of Radonezh himself. This unique historical site in the center of Sergiev Posad is still preserved by an iconostasis painted by great masters - Danil Cherny and Andrei Rublev. Every day, hundreds of parishioners visit the Lavra who wish to bow to the relics of Sergius of Radonezh.

7. Monument to Catherine II and Catherine Square

Modern Catherine Square is located in the center of Krasnodar. It is believed that the city was founded on this place. For the first time, a monument to Catherine was erected here in 1907, but 13 years later they were sent for re-melting. In 2006, the grand opening of this restored monument took place.

6. Sculptural park "Legend"

This Penza park is part of the Center for Contemporary Art. “Legend” is one of the largest sculpture parks in the world and practically has no collections equal in richness and uniqueness of the works presented here. The park has collected 275 of the finest works of granite, marble, metal and wood. Over the creation of sculptures, craftsmen from 59 countries of the world worked.

5. Mamaev Kurgan and “Motherland Calls”

This memorial complex was opened in Volgograd in 1967 in dedication to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. On the mound, the remains of more than 34 thousand fallen soldiers - the defenders of Stalingrad, are reburied. The height of the Motherland Calling Memorial is 86 meters, the sculpture itself is 53 meters high, and 5.5 thousand tons of concrete and 2.4 thousand tons of metal were used for its production.

4. Khopersky Reserve

In order to restore and preserve the ecosystem in the Khoper River Valley, a reserve was founded here in 1935. On its territory there are about 4 hundred lakes and elders. There is incredibly rich vegetation, which includes 1200 species of higher plants. Thanks to the Khopersky Reserve, it was possible to preserve such a species of animals as Russian desman on the planet.

3. The Bogoroditsky Museum-Reserve

This suburban ensemble was built at the end of the 17th century by order of Catherine II. The palace was blown up by the Germans in 1941, and the park was almost destroyed. By 1988, the palace building was restored and a museum was opened, and reconstruction of the unique park continues to this day.

2. Mosque "Heart of Chechnya"

This Grozny mosque is one of the largest and most magnificent in the world. The mosque was opened in 2008. The mosque got its name in honor of the first president of Chechnya - Akhmat-Hadji Kadyrov. The “Heart of Chechnya” is surrounded by a huge park, which is part of the Islamic complex, which also includes the Russian Islamic University and the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of Chechnya.

1. Kolomna Kremlin

The construction of the Kremlin lasted from 1525 to 1531 under the leadership of Italian architects. The complex is located at the confluence of the Kolomenka and Moscow rivers. Today there is an exhibition of Old Russian military equipment and weapons. Themed exhibitions, military games and attractions are held on the territory of the Kremlin.

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