Russia's Breathtaking Valley of Geysers

Being the largest country on earth, Russia is well-known for its wealth of cultural and geographic diversity. This time, let Sputnik take you to the Valley of Geysers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the Kronotsky State Nature Reserve in Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Kronotsky State Nature Reserve inspector Nikolai Solovyev sailing the 'Bolshoi' geyser as it erupts.

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Photo capturing the eruption of the 'Velikan' ('Giant') geyser in the Valley of Geysers.
Tourists visiting the 'Valley of Geysers' on the slopes of the Mutnovsky Volcano, situated near the southern tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula, eastern Russia.

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The Valley of Geysers, situated in the Kronotsky State Nature Reserve in Kamchatka, Russia's Far East.

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The 'Idol' geyser, pictured in between eruptions.

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Tourists enjoy the view from a viewing platform over the Valley of Geysers. This year the tourist season will begin July 1st.

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The 'Grozny' ('Terrible') mud pot.

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Tourists visiting the 'Valley of Geysers' on the slopes of the Mutnovsky Volcano.

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The 'Velikan' ('Giant') Geyser; the area has been recovering from natural disaster. In June 2015, the area was hit with a powerful landslide. Scientists have observed the return of animals and birds.

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Aerial view of one of the rivers of the Kronotsky State Nature Reserve.

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Tourists along the the walking route in the Valley of Geysers.

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The 'Velikan' ('Giant') geyser.

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Aerial view of Geyser Lake in the Valley of Geysers. The lake formed in 2007 as a result of a powerful mudslide.