Russian Lakes

In the rivers and lakes of Russia various species of fish can be found. There are more than 269 fresh water species of fish in Russia. About four hundred species of sea fish can be found in coastal waters of the country.

The Caspian Sea in the South of Russia is the biggest lake in the world. The area of the Caspian Sea is 376 thousand square kilometers, maximal depth 1025 meters. Salinity level is less than in oceans, that is why here can be found both, freshwater and sea fish.

Lake Baikal, the total area of which is 31500 square kilometers, has the largest numbers of endemic species of fish. It is the deepest lake in the world. Great number of fish species is included into the Red Book of Russia, as they are under the threat of disappearance. Atlantic sturgeon is included into the Red Book of International Union of wildlife. The lake usually freezes from January till April. More than thee hundred small rivers run into this lake, but only one-the Angara goes out. Angara is a great destination for any Russia travel trip or Russian river cruise. It is almost as good as Volga river Russia cruise.

Other lakes, such as the Ladoga, the Onega, the Taymyr and others are also considered as big rives of Russia, but surely they are all smaller than the Caspian Sea and the Baikal.

All the lakes in Russia are situated in picturesque places, so you’ll surely admire them all.

Russian Islands

Russia is a country where you can find beautiful waterways, rivers and lakes. Your travel to Russia would be really unforgettable, especially if you decide to visit the islands of Russia. There are many islands in Russia that have very beautiful nature. Not only has the beauty of the islands attracted tourists from all over the world, but also numerous historical monuments that are situated on the most of the islands.

Here are some of the most popular islands among the tourists. They are: Franz Josef Land, the Kuril Islands, the Diomede Islands and many others.

The Diomede Islands are a pair of rocky islands located in the Bering Strait between Alaska, USA and Siberia. The lager western island, known a Big Diomed Island is under Russia’s control, while Little Diomede belongs to the USA.
These islands were discovered in the 17-th century by a Russian explorer Semyon Deznev. Later the islands were re-discovered in the 18-th century.

Olkhon Island is the most popular tourist destination in Russia. This island is known for its beauty and perfect nature. Most of the inhabitants of the island live in the village Khuzhur. Fishing and farming is the main source of their income. There are many shops, cafés and stores that are full with everything needed for a good rest. There are five beautiful lakes on the island and various kinds of animals and plants.

There are many interesting places in Russia. If you decide to go on St Petersburg tours or Moscow vacation, it is great. But if you want to see more, you should consider visiting Russia's mountains.

Russian mountains

Russia is a very large country that covers vast territories. Russia has many different mountains, which differ from each other. They include: Caucasian mountains, Altay Mountain, Sayans Mountains in Siberia, Sikhote Alin Mountains in the Far East and others. You can find deals o cheap flights to Russia here.

Caucasian mountain system stretches along the northwest coast of the Black Sea. The border between Russia and Georgia goes through the main Caucasian Mountain Ridge. There are two ancient volcanoes in the north, which are Elbrus and Kazbek. Elbrus is the highest peak in Caucasian Mountain system.

For many years the Caucasus has been one of the most popular places for mountain climbers and other sportsmen. Besides many health resorts are situated near these mountains. You can reach many of those resorts via the Volga River. Here is a link to Russia hotel info if you need it.

The oldest mountains of the country are Khibins, which are located in the Kola Peninsula. The rivers here are not very fast, so not dangerous. These mountains can be a very good place for those who like mountains.

The mountains of Southern Siberia can be considered a real mountain county, as there are a lot of mountains there, including Altay Mountains.

The length of the Ural mountain system is more than 2000 km. The highest point there is the Narodnaya Mountain (1895m).