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The world of tanks: Immerse yourself in the life of a tank crewman in the Urals

The world of tanks: Immerse yourself in the life of a tank crewman in the Urals

Roman Skory, deputy head of the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism), discusses how tourists can drive around in Russian tanks and why this is an excellent way to spend a free day on your trip to Russia.
Zlatoust: the home of Russian steel and Europe’s highest mountain tram

Zlatoust: the home of Russian steel and Europe’s highest mountain tram

Old and historic, Zlatoust is one of the most beautiful and visited towns in the southern Ural Mountains. It is the heartland of weapons manufacturing, the art of steel engraving and features one of the highest mountain trams in the world, ferrying people through forests and alongside alpine peaks.
7 picturesque reasons to visit the Ural region

7 picturesque reasons to visit the Ural region

The Urals are a special place: it is the only mountain range in the world that divides a continent, separating Europe from Asia. It is also known as the “stone belt” of Russia extending for over 2000 kilometers from north to south and its “blue necklace” with its many wonderful lakes.
 
 

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