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'Russian Maldives': Odd Lake in Siberia Sparks Selfie Craze

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A lake near an energy plant’s ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia has attracted crowds of Instagrammers since the location received international media coverage because of the lake's "tropical" colour.

There is an unusual lake near the TPP-5 thermal power plant inthe Russian city of Novosibirsk: the colour of its water is amazingly blue and resembles the place where the Bounty advert was filmed. 

Since the first selfies taken by the lake went viral on social media, the place has been called the "Russian Maldives" and become very popular among Instagrammers from all over the country.

 

© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovThe lake's appearance is deceptive: it is actually a reservoir used by the nearby plant to dump ash.
The lake's appearance is deceptive: it is actually a reservoir used by the nearby plant to dump ash.    - Sputnik International
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The lake's appearance is deceptive: it is actually a reservoir used by the nearby plant to dump ash.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovPosing for pictures near this lake presents a certain risk to a person's health since its water can cause an allergic reaction, local officials said.
Posing for pictures near this lake presents a certain risk to a person's health since its water can cause an allergic reaction, local officials said. - Sputnik International
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Posing for pictures near this lake presents a certain risk to a person's health since its water can cause an allergic reaction, local officials said.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA view of an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
A view of an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia. - Sputnik International
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A view of an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
A view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia. - Sputnik International
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A view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovIt was recently announced that a round-the-clock security guard post would be set up at the site to prevent pilgrimages to the "Russian Maldives".
It was recently announced that a round-the-clock security guard post would be set up at the site to prevent pilgrimages to the Russian Maldives. - Sputnik International
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It was recently announced that a round-the-clock security guard post would be set up at the site to prevent pilgrimages to the "Russian Maldives".
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA couple rests by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site.
A couple rests by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site.  - Sputnik International
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A couple rests by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovAlthough security measures have been announced, the question remains whether this will stop daring Siberian bloggers from taking selfies surrounded by such dangerous beauty.
Although security measures have been announced, the question remains whether this will stop daring Siberian bloggers from taking selfies surrounded by such dangerous beauty. - Sputnik International
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Although security measures have been announced, the question remains whether this will stop daring Siberian bloggers from taking selfies surrounded by such dangerous beauty.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA couple walks by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site.
A couple walks by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site. - Sputnik International
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A couple walks by a Novosibirsk energy plant's ash dump site.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA man takes a selfie near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
A man takes a selfie near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia. - Sputnik International
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A man takes a selfie near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk, Russia.
© AFP 2023 / Rostislav NetisovA view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk.
A view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk. - Sputnik International
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A view of a lake near an energy plant's ash dump site in Novosibirsk.
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