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Into the wild: the Russian nature photography account you need to follow on Instagram

Into the wild: the Russian nature photography account you need to follow on Instagram
Image: Vlad Sokolovskyi

23 December 2020

Instagram account @russianexplorers curates images from nature photographers across all corners of Russia.

From Kamchatka to Karachay-Cherkessia, the photographs depict breathtaking views of snowy peaks, ancient settlements, and remote woods in Russia and beyond.

Through @russianexplorers you can travel vicariously, admiring natural wonders, witnessing wildlife including bears, reindeer, and wild horses, or climbing the highest point in the Far East — the 4.8 km high Klyuchevskoy volcano that constantly changes its height due to crater activity.

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