Each of us has only one homeland. Her beauty feels endless but at once fragile and elusive. Going around Russia from land to land is no easier than making a trip around the world. Open this book and you can't tear yourself away from contemplating the spectacular views of Kamchatka volcanoes and snowy peaks of the Caucasus, the sapphire depths of Lake Baikal and the soft pink lotuses of the Volga Delta. Enjoy the famous masterpieces of wooden architecture and magnificent domes of stone temples. Appreciate the grandeur of the mighty northern fortresses and the sophistication of the lush palace complexes. The book is intended for the widest range of readers, all those who like to travel and are interested in the history and culture of our Motherland.