A Photographers Guide To Ural Mountains

The Ural Mountains, located in the Russian Federation, stretch 2,000 kilometres from north to south and are considered to be one of the most beautiful natural mountain areas of the country. Here are some of the main spots where you should stop to take photos at the Urals.

The wide and vast territory of the Urals is rich with minerals and metals, and includes such major administrative centres as Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk, as well some parts of the Polar zone. These mountains are among oldest mountains on Earth, however not the highest, looking more like hills. And if you’re finally planning your trip for the World Cup 2018, you shouldn’t skip your visit to the city of Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk, which are both considered to be a starting point of all the photo trips to Urals.

1. Taganay National Park

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Head towards Taganay National Park from the city of Chelyabinsk and explore its wildlife and picturesque landscapes.

2. Olenii Ruchi Natural Park

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Take a bus from Yekaterinburg and head towards Olenii Ruchi Natural Park to view the most picturesque landscapes the Urals may offer you, including taiga zone, forests, and rivers.

3. Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve

Visit Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve located at the Southern Ural Mountains and visit one of the oldest caves in this region, Kapova Cave. This reserve was added to the list of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves back in 2012.

Shulgan-Tash Nature Reserve, Burzyansky District, Gadelgareevo, Bashkortostan Republic, Russia

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