The Valley of Geysers
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This geyser field on the Kamchatka Peninsula is on the list of the Seven Wonders of Russia. It has the second largest concentration of geysers in the world (90 in total) and many hot springs. |
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It forms part of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve, which in turn is included in the World Heritage Site known as the Volcanoes of Kamchatka. |
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The valley is difficult to reach, with helicopters providing the only possible means of transport. |
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The Manpupuner Rock Formations
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The unique rock formations are also on the list of the Seven Wonders of Russia. These are a set of seven gigantic, abnormally shaped stone pillars are located west of the Ural Mountains in the Komi Republic. |
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They are also known as the Seven Strong men Rock Formations or Poles of the Komi Republic. According to a local legend, the stone pillars were once Samoyed giants walking through the mountains to Siberia to destroy the Mansi people. |
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However, upon seeing the holy Mansi mountains, the shaman of the giants dropped his drum and the entire team froze into the stone pillars. |
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