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The rivers of the Urals: description, characteristics, features and interesting facts

The rivers of the Urals: description, characteristics, features and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The Urals are simply dotted with numerous and beautiful rivers with clear cold water and picturesque rocky shores, and the most interesting rapids and rifts make them extremely attractive for outdoor activities. Mysterious rocks, keeping many traditions and legends, are surrounded by endless taiga. Bones of unseen animals, precious stones, gold, unknown rock paintings have been found here more than once … The waterways of the Urals are mysterious and attractive, we will talk about several of them

Yuryuzan, river - rafting, fishing

Yuryuzan, river - rafting, fishing

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In ancient times, human settlements were built along the banks of rivers. Since this provided them with food, clean water and the opportunity to trade with other tribes and communities. Rafting on the river was a way to travel between settlements. Today, there are not many rivers on the planet that have retained their natural beauty and have not been spoiled by civilization. One of them is the left tributary of the Ufa River - Yuryuzan, and rafting along it has become a tourism and recreation industry

Polar Urals: location, relief, natural conditions, industry

Polar Urals: location, relief, natural conditions, industry

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The northernmost part of the low but picturesque Ural Mountains in northern Eurasia is called the Polar Urals. The natural area belongs to two regions of Russia at once - the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Komi Republic. The harsh climate and northern beauty of the landscapes make this place unique. It is along this line that the conditional border between Asia and Europe passes

Kola River - a unique place for fishing and recreation

Kola River - a unique place for fishing and recreation

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The Kola Peninsula is a very attractive place for true connoisseurs of catching fish from the noble salmon family: trout, brown trout, grayling, whitefish. But most of all fishermen are attracted by the queen of the Kola waters - salmon. Every year, thousands of anglers come to the Kola River in hopes of a record catch

Mount Achishkho, Sochi: description, features and interesting facts

Mount Achishkho, Sochi: description, features and interesting facts

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Mount Achishkho is located in the Western Caucasus, 10 kilometers northwest of Krasnaya Polyana. The mountain is located on the territory of the Krasnodar Territory. The massif has two peaks, the official names of which are marked on geographical maps: Mount Achishkho and Mount Zelenaya

Indian rhinos: description, habitat, photo

Indian rhinos: description, habitat, photo

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Everyone knows that the elephant is the largest creature on earth. Who, then, is given second place in the list of animals - giants? It is rightfully occupied by the Indian rhinoceros, which among its relatives is the unsurpassed leader in size. This inhabitant of Asia is called the one-horned rhinoceros or armored rhinoceros

How do dolphins sleep? Truth and fiction about dolphin sleep

How do dolphins sleep? Truth and fiction about dolphin sleep

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Sleep is a natural and indispensable need for all mammals on the planet. However, the truth about dolphin sleep has long been a mystery to researchers. Do dolphins really sleep with one eye open? It was once believed that these animals rest "snaps" between breaths of air or even sleep deprived at all. Both of the latter assumptions turned out to be wrong. Today, scientists already know the true answer to the question of how dolphins sleep

Steppe Crimea: climate, relief, flora and fauna. Region boundaries. Interesting places and sights

Steppe Crimea: climate, relief, flora and fauna. Region boundaries. Interesting places and sights

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Crimea is not only the sea coast, mountains and ancient parks with exotic plants. Few people know that about two-thirds of the peninsula is occupied by the steppe. And this part of Crimea is also beautiful, unique and charming in its own way. In this article we will focus on the Steppe Crimea. What is this region? Where are its boundaries? And what is its nature?

Horse teeth: types, structure and features. Determining the age of a horse by teeth

Horse teeth: types, structure and features. Determining the age of a horse by teeth

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For thousands of years, people have determined the age of a horse by its teeth. The error of this method is minimal. With age, the animal's teeth almost wear out, and sometimes they completely disappear, become almost invisible

Plantain flea: botanical description, seeds and photos

Plantain flea: botanical description, seeds and photos

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Plantain flea is a low-growing plant from the Plantain family. It is also called a flea. The climate of Russia is not suitable for the natural growth of culture. Feels good in the Poltava and Sumy regions of Ukraine. Prefers to grow on dry slopes

What is the smallest mountain in the world?

What is the smallest mountain in the world?

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In addition to the smallest, there are also the oldest mountains - the Appalachians from North America. The longest mountain range is the Andes from South America. Asia is famous for the Himalayas - the highest mountains. But the highest free-standing mountain is Kilimanjaro from Africa. The Gamburtsev Mountains are considered the snowiest. They are hidden under a six-hundred-meter layer of snow and ice. But which one is the smallest?

Why are overcast skies gray and clear skies blue?

Why are overcast skies gray and clear skies blue?

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In this publication we will find out why the sky on a cloudy day is gray and what determines the saturation of this color, we will also find out how its color changes throughout the day and year and what affects these processes

What is altitude?

What is altitude?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Height above sea level… This term is probably known to every schoolchild. We often meet him in newspapers, on websites, in popular science magazines, as well as when watching documentaries. Now let's try to give it a more precise definition

Why is the white race considered superior

Why is the white race considered superior

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According to some people, the white race is considered superior, and, in accordance with the laws of nature and natural selection, it should destroy all others. Is this correct, or do we all have the same origin?

Laws of physics, or Why do all objects fall down?

Laws of physics, or Why do all objects fall down?

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The answer to the question of why all objects fall down can be found in the elementary law of physics, which was discovered by Newton back in 1687. It explains that due to the force of gravity, all bodies are attracted to the center of the Earth

All about the world of fauna: a complete list of equids

All about the world of fauna: a complete list of equids

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Odd-hoofed animals are mammals belonging to the placental order. Their distinguishing feature is the hooves, which form an odd number of fingers. The list of equids includes various types of rhinos, tapirs and horses. Representatives of the wild nature are found only in scattered populations due to the reduction of living space and hunting for them

European olive: description, care, cultivation, reproduction, reviews

European olive: description, care, cultivation, reproduction, reviews

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An ancient Greek legend says that the olive tree is the creation of the hands of Athena herself, the goddess of wisdom, the patroness of peaceful labor and just wars. She stuck her spear into the ground, and an olive tree immediately grew out of it, and the new city was named Athens

Tengiz field in Kazakhstan: location and general information

Tengiz field in Kazakhstan: location and general information

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Tengiz field in Kazakhstan: where is the history of development. General information about the field and the company involved in the development of the field. How oil is transported. The tragedy of 1985-1986. Results of the past year and development prospects for the current year, 2018

Great Plains: description, area, geography

Great Plains: description, area, geography

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There are many places on our planet that are of interest not only to researchers and scientists, but also to ordinary travelers. These are high mountains, impenetrable forests, stormy rivers

Sloping coast: which coast is called gentle?

Sloping coast: which coast is called gentle?

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Most bodies of water share some common features. For example, most often you can notice that one coast is gentle, and the second is steeper. You must have noticed this. What is it connected with?

Aquarium plants: photo with names

Aquarium plants: photo with names

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The article describes the main types of aquarium plants. A description of the plants, recommendations for their care and placement in the area of the aquarium are given. Departments considered: mosses, ferns, flowering

Vole - a mouse common everywhere

Vole - a mouse common everywhere

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Any gardener and just a person who likes to dig in his dacha is aware that a lot of mice live in his garden or garden. One of them is the vole. This mouse is distributed all over the world, and still continues to amaze scientists with some features of its behavior

West Siberian Plain: nature, climate and other information

West Siberian Plain: nature, climate and other information

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The West Siberian Plain is one of the greatest plains in the world. From north to south, it stretches for two and a half thousand kilometers, from west to east - a little less than two thousand. Its natural boundaries are: in the north - the seas of the Arctic Ocean, in the south - the Kazakh hills, in the west - the Urals and in the east - the Yenisei. The area of the plain is slightly less than three million square kilometers

Gulf of Guinea: description and location

Gulf of Guinea: description and location

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Due to the fact that the Gulf of Guinea is located in a bend of the coastline on both sides of the equator, the temperature in its waters does not fall below +25°C, and this, in turn, makes it a truly tropical reservoir

The Kuban River - from Elbrus to Azov

The Kuban River - from Elbrus to Azov

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Formed from the confluence of mountain rivers flowing from the melting glaciers of the highest peak of the Caucasus - Mount Elbrus, the Kuban River makes its almost thousand-kilometer path to the Sea of Azov, changing its temper from a fast mountain stream to a full-flowing flat river

Mountain goats: photos, types, names

Mountain goats: photos, types, names

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

In nature, there are amazing climbers - mountain goats. The dexterity of their movement through the rocky mountains is legendary. Very cautious and shy animals. Because of the delicious meat, luxurious horns and high-quality skins, they were mercilessly destroyed. Some species have already disappeared from the vastness of our planet, some managed to be saved. In most countries where graceful and fearless goats live, hunting for them is prohibited

Terek River: description and attractions

Terek River: description and attractions

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The Terek River is without a doubt the largest in the Caucasus. Many important historical events, as well as ancient legends, are associated with this place. It is here that people often come to not only enjoy the beauty of the fast river, but also visit famous places, see local sights

Description of the island of Honshu, Japan. Features, interesting facts and reviews

Description of the island of Honshu, Japan. Features, interesting facts and reviews

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Honshu Island is one of the largest islands in the Japanese archipelago. The island is notable for the fact that it has 20 active volcanoes, and one of them is Mount Fuji, which is the symbol of Japan

The chestnut tree is an ancient inhabitant of our planet

The chestnut tree is an ancient inhabitant of our planet

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This beautiful plant is undoubtedly an adornment of our planet. The chestnut tree belongs to the beech family. Scientists suggest that it existed in the Tertiary period. In the past, its distribution area was much larger than today: it grew in Asia Minor, on Sakhalin and the Caucasus, in Greenland and North America, on the shores of the Mediterranean. The homeland of the chestnut is considered to be Asia Minor and the Caucasus

The Neva River - "Nevsky Prospekt" of the Volga-B altic Waterway

The Neva River - "Nevsky Prospekt" of the Volga-B altic Waterway

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From Ladoga to the Gulf of Finland of the B altic Sea flows the famous river Neva. With a length of just over 70 km, it nevertheless has a rich history and is of the utmost importance for the country, along with other, wider and longer rivers

The rarest animals: why are they disappearing?

The rarest animals: why are they disappearing?

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Why is the status of "rare animals" in our modern world receiving an increasing number of representatives of the fauna? Where can they be found and how to stop the process of extinction of rare animals? In this article you can find answers to these and other questions

The Fraser River in Canada: description, photo, interesting facts

The Fraser River in Canada: description, photo, interesting facts

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Where is the Fraser River? What cities are located on its banks? What is interesting and remarkable about this river? Find out the answers to all these questions from our article

Tasman Sea: location, climate, flora and fauna

Tasman Sea: location, climate, flora and fauna

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The Tasman Sea attracts both numerous tourists and those involved in commercial activities. All thanks to the rich world of flora and fauna. In the article we will consider the features of the reservoir

Useful insect. Ladybug, ground beetle, bee, lacewing. Defenders of the garden

Useful insect. Ladybug, ground beetle, bee, lacewing. Defenders of the garden

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Each useful insect is a gardener's little helper. Even children know about many of them (for example, bees). And some useful insects are undeservedly offended, mistaking them for pests. Let's try to fill these gaps by examining in detail this inconspicuous, but numerous people inhabiting vegetable gardens and orchards

Secrets of the Barguzinsky Reserve

Secrets of the Barguzinsky Reserve

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Barguzinsky Nature Reserve is the oldest protected area in Russia. The reserve was opened with a specific goal - to support and significantly increase the number of sable, which at that time (1917) only about 30 individuals remained in Transbaikalia. Over the years of work, the staff of the reserve managed not only to preserve the sable family, but also to increase the number of animals to one individual per 1 square meter

Uda River: description, photo

Uda River: description, photo

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The Uda River, which flows through the territory of Buryatia, is one of the largest tributaries of the Selenga. Length - 467 km, the area of the river basin is 34,800 square meters. km

Cocoa tree. Where does the cocoa tree grow? cocoa fruit

Cocoa tree. Where does the cocoa tree grow? cocoa fruit

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Where does chocolate begin? Even a child knows the answer to this question. Chocolate starts with cocoa. This product has the same name as the tree it grows on. Cocoa fruits are widely used in the production of sweets, and a delicious drink is also prepared from it

Shark-submarine. Is the mysterious predator - megalodon - alive?

Shark-submarine. Is the mysterious predator - megalodon - alive?

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Most ichthyologists believe that the terrible white sharks, called "megalodon", have long since become extinct. However, there are theories and facts that suggest that the submarine shark (as this subspecies of white sharks was called) still lives somewhere out there, in the abyss of the ocean depths, inaccessible to humans. Let's try to understand this issue, based on the records of scientists, their findings and theories

Cornflower blue: description, distribution and application

Cornflower blue: description, distribution and application

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The article contains information about the cornflower. About where it grows, about the origin of its name - both Russian and Latin. About how and where it is used, what are the indications when using cornflower as a medicinal plant

Double leaf teapot - decoration of the forest

Double leaf teapot - decoration of the forest

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Double-leaved teapot is most common in mixed and coniferous forests of the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is distinguished by fragrant white flowers, which form racemose apical inflorescences. Its fruits are red berries