7 Russian places of power

We will tell you about places where you can recharge your positive energy, bring thoughts in order and to ask for wish-fulfillment.

Arch: Chelyabinsk region

In the Chelyabinsk region on a high promontory the arch - a place that attracts people from all over Russia for almost 30 years. It was discovered in June 1987, a detachment of the Ural-Kazakhstan expedition accidentally - surveyed the land planned for flooding. After archaeological research it was found out that there existed a fortified settlement in the Bronze Age. The ancient city (III-II millennium BC. E.) Had a circular shape, an outer diameter of 170 m and was surrounded by a moat. Here found Stone Age, burial epoch of early nomads (or rather can not, because they are not involved in the excavation). Monstrous, but found archaeological monument in the 90s almost sank under the More-Karagan reservoir. I thought better of it. Later Arkaim became a member of Ilmen Reserve.

The people Arch has long been a place of power. Here for magical help come annually to several thousand people. In Arkaime there is a mountain of Love (hill Grachinoye), inhabited by rooks - in some years up to a thousand pairs. Pilgrims climb here to rethink life and find spiritual harmony. Here is a famous Shaman (Mount of Forgiveness). Here you can often see people who walk along the spiral laid out at the top of the stones, raised his hands up and ask for mercy from the higher powers. I must say, a spiral on Arkaime have appeared in recent times. As reported by the museum staff on the official website, they belong to the legend of the place of power as "an inevitable trend of modern times", drawing the attention of visitors especially on historical and archaeological and natural value of the object. You can get there either from Chelyabinsk Magnitogorsk and Breda station: by taxi, bus, car before the "Turn on the Arch."

Belukha: Altai

Belukha Mountain, so named for the year-round snow-covered top of the biceps - the highest in the Altai Mountains (4509 and 4435 m) and the most beautiful. Since ancient times, it is revered as a sacred place not only Altai people, but also the peoples of India and Tibet. It is believed that this is where the entrance to the mysterious country Shambala (aka - Belovode). The entrance is carefully guarded by the spirits and help them shamans. Anyway, the mountain of his powerful energy attracts many people from around the globe: mountain climbers, lovers of painting Nicholas Roerich, who has been here more than once, and, of course, the faithful. By the way, Roerich Shambhala sincerely believed, and among his many paintings of landscapes of the Altai.

While climbers conquer the summit, the locals escape to climb high on the slopes of Belukha unnecessarily (upstairs living gods). Altai believe that the worship of the Great grief should make the bottom of the foot, after exposing himself to fasting and purifying the mind of defilements. In place of the power of man to go with reverent mood. To mount should be treated with due respect, and only if she gave you the divine creative energy.

To get to the village Tungur where to begin hiking trails to the mountain, get from Barnaul, Gorno-Altaisk, Biisk, Novosibirsk - on buses or cars. Then many kilometers on foot trip through virgin taiga. Reduce the route by ordering local GAZ-66 "up to three birches," but the road through the pass, saying, terrible. Another option is not to go on foot - horses. And by the way, because it is a popular tourist route runs along the border, Russian citizens must have a passport. A foreign - and even permission from the guards (obtained in the Gorno-Altaisk).

The village Diveevo: Nizhny Novgorod region

The Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo monastery in Diveevo Village of Nizhny Novgorod Region is the fourth lot of the Virgin after Iberia, Athos and Kiev, and only in Russia under its special protection.

Tradition says that the November 25, 1823 the priest Seraphim happened phenomenon of the Mother of God, pointed out in Diveevo, where it is necessary to arrange a monastery. Abode should enclose a moat and rampart. So Diveevo monastery was established. Two-meter depth moat surrounding its perimeter, known throughout the world as the Holy groove.

Also sacred springs are in Diveevo.

Along the moat (length 777 m) to pass, reciting the prayer "Hail Mary, Hail" 150 times (as did every evening the monastery Sisters) to recover from an illness, or just experience the goodness and gain vitality. As believers say, that after a visit to the groove miracles happen.

How to get there: from Arzamas by car or taxi and bus (runs until Diveevo every hour).

The menhirs: Republic of Khakassia

Menhirs - a detached stone sculptures (some weigh up to 50 tons), whose 4000-5000 years ago committed religious rites and sacrifices. Find any, in many places, for example in Brittany, England, Ireland, Asia and Africa. In Russia the most famous - menhirs Khakassia that worry scientists for centuries. The first studies were carried out in the XVIII century. Modern scientists have found that menhirs are installed in areas of tectonic faults of the crust. For many centuries people have come here to be cured of their ailments and get what you want. You need to select one block of stone, three times around it in a clockwise direction, touch the stone and visualize the hidden. The most famous Khakass menhirs - Large Gate - located on the threshold of the Imperial Valley. Among this group the most special - menhir Ulus-Khurtuyakh Tas ( "Stone old lady"). People believe that it fulfills the desires: childless women go to his children begging, men are asking for land fertility, cattle. Bear gifts, leaving the foot. Menhir to the highest safety glass encased in a yurt, a UNESCO included it in the World Heritage List.

Menhirs in the Republic of Khakassia are on the 34-kilometer highway Abakan - Askiz, 50 meters on the east side of the highway. You can get to them on private cars or taxis.

Lake Svetloyar: Nizhny Novgorod region

Lake Svetloyar often called "Russian Atlantis". It has the shape of an oval is almost correct. The nature of its origin scientists have not yet been determined: volcanic, glacial, tectonic - version called different.

Meanwhile, due to Svetloyar Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh, supposedly sank to the bottom, but do not pass the enemy in the time of the Mongol invasion. According to scientists, Kitezh could easily exist. But not disappeared mysteriously, and sank into the ground as a result of tectonic activity, which fell just at the time of Batu. Divers examined Svetloyar and found him underwater terraces - coastal slope beneath the sea ledges.

But most of its main feature - the exceptional purity of water: the lake is not covered with mud and polluted by bathers. Studies have shown that water from Svetloyar really can be stored for many days, and not spoil. Pilgrims go to the lake year round. July 6, Christians around the lake make the procession in honor of Our Lady of Kazan. And on the night of July 7 have already satisfied the heathen celebration Midsummer with bonfires, wreaths and detours Svetloyar. It is believed that if you get around the lake three times, then the hidden in the night wish will come true without fail.

By car the easiest way to get from Nizhny Novgorod. It is necessary to go on the road R-159 to the north, to the village side, then in the direction of the village of Vladimir, where there is a lake.

Olkhon Island: Irkutsk region

Lake Baikal - the sacred place of the Buryat people. Sacral center is the island of Olkhon, which by its shape resembles the outline of Lake Baikal, as if it is a miniature copy. The first man lived here as far back as the Paleolithic. Since then remained rock paintings, ancient settlements, parking, burial, religious and defensive structures. Owner of Baikal and Olkhon is a white eagle. Shaman rock on cape Burhan - one of the main holy places of Asia. In the near to the shore of the cliffs there Shamanic cave. Low and shallow:. Length of the cave running about 12 meters, width from 3 to 4, 5 m She was the most revered place on the lake, she offered sacrifices and vows since the appearance of the first shamans. Then in Shamanic cave located Buddhist chapel, and on the testimony of visitors to the cave in 1902 - were suspended Buddhist icons on canvas, copper cups and smoking candles.

On the island has long been childless Buryats came to ask for the gift of children. You can also visit the sandy tract. It is located 20 km from the settlement of Khuzhir. There will need to find a rare plant - astragalus Olkhon, take and process plant at home, if accustomed, in the family definitely will improve prosperity. Get to Olkhon in the summer can be on the ferry from Sakhyurta village. In winter, the road works on the ice of Lake Baikal, and in the spring of passengers transports hovercraft. Olkhon is the tourist center of the village Hunzhi, where there are private hotels and tourist centers, a tour center and museum.

Seydozero: Murmansk region

Seydozero - sacred place of Sami. Sejdiu - a sacred stone, which turned people after death. Such multi-ton oval stones, standing, contrary to the laws of physics, on the rocks and falling around Seydozero quite a lot. And one of the most enigmatic and mysterious places Lovozero tundra - rock Kuiva, more like a person than a rock. At the end of the XIX century there was an opinion that it is here, in the center of the Kola Peninsula, was once the ancient civilization of Hyperborea. Barchenko scientist Alexander, who led the study at the beginning of the XX century, in 1937 was executed, all of the files destroyed. At the end of the 90 studies were resumed. In 1997, there found the remains of ancient fortifications, sanctuaries, places of worship and navigation facilities. To study the bottom of the lake group of divers was organized in 2001, but had to stop the study, starting with two or three meter depth, divers are faced with thick deposits of silt, eliminating any possibility of visual observation. Someone call the theory pseudoscientific Hyperborea, but there are people who are willing to believe in Hyperborea as the shot Barchenko, and sacred stones. Anyway, now this area is protected by the state. They say that anyone who is close to the figure Kuiv covers awe and even fear, and measuring instruments begin to live separate lives. Anyway, you can only check themselves. In any case, you will not be for nothing - the nature here is incredibly beautiful, and the lake, clamped on three sides by high cliffs and rocks, ledges billowing into the sky.

Murmansk can be reached by road through Olenegorsk and to Revda Lovozero village. Or Olenegorska Revda through to the village of the same name. Next, get to the lake you can walk from the village of Revda and the shortest route through a mountain pass Elmorayok (or helicopter).