Russia’s breathtaking southernmost point

Aug 20 2014

Dmitry Chistoprudov

Nikolay Rykov

special to RBTH

There is another hidden risk in visiting this beautiful country: you might have such a good time that you won’t want to leave.

Nikolay Rykov, Dmitry Chistoprudov

If you decide to go to Russia’s southernmost point, you’ll end up in the Republic of Dagestan. Here lies the village of Kurush which also happens to be the highest mountain village in all of Europe

caucasus Republic of Dagestan Multimedia In pictures Nature People Culture Russian handicrafts

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