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6. Suzdal
6.蘇茲達爾
Suzdal is a small, picturesque town in the Vladimir region,
蘇茲達爾是弗拉基米爾地區(qū)的一個景色優(yōu)美的小城，
which is officially protected against modern developments
它受官方保護，不受現(xiàn)代社會的發(fā)展的影響，
and loaded to the hilt with old buildings such as the Kremlin and Cathedral.
小城擠滿了克里姆林宮和大教堂等老建筑。
Dating back to 1024, ancient Suzdal forms part of the Golden Ring,
蘇茲達爾的歷史可追溯到1024年，古老的蘇茲達爾是“金環(huán)”（一條很受游客歡迎的探訪俄羅斯建筑寶庫的環(huán)型旅游路線）的一部分，
with stunning medieval architecture and an astounding number of churches and monasteries,
這里有著驚艷的中世紀建筑以及數(shù)量驚人的教堂和修道院，
making it a major religious centre in Russia.
這些促使其成為俄羅斯重要宗教中心之一。
Suzdal, with its pretty meadows and livestock that graze freely along the grassy lanes,
蘇茲達爾有著美麗的草地以及沿著長滿青草的小路自由吃草的牲畜，
retains the feel of a small pastoral village
仍然保留有原始小村莊的氛圍，
despite the host of impressive buildings and a population of over 12,000 people.
盡管這里擁有眾多令人印象深刻的建筑和超過1.2萬的人口。
It is not hard to see why the town is so popular with tourists;
這座小鎮(zhèn)受到游客如此喜愛的原因顯而易見；
in the beauty stakes Suzdal is unrivalled!
論風景優(yōu)美方面，蘇茲達爾是無與倫比的！
7. Vladimir
7.弗拉基米爾
Founded in 1108, Vladimir was Russia’s capital for nearly two centuries before giving way to Moscow.
成立于1108年的弗拉基米爾，在俄羅斯首府搬遷到莫斯科之前，作為首府已經(jīng)有近2世紀了。
It forms part of the Golden Ring of ancient towns,
它也是“金環(huán)”的一部分，
dating back from the 12th to 17th centuries
12-17世紀時的弗拉基米爾，
that have great historic, architectural, and religious significance in Russia.
對于當時的俄國有著重要的歷史、建筑以及宗教意義。
It is entirely possible to see the major sites of interest within a day;
一天之內參觀完主要的景點是完全可以做到的，
namely three beautiful landmarks, the Golden Gates, the Assumption Cathedral and St Dmitry Cathedral.
也就是三個美麗的地標：金門、圣母升天大教堂、德米特里耶夫教堂。
The most prominent symbol of the city is the striking Golden Gates;
弗拉基米爾最著名的標志是震撼人心的金門。
built in 1163 to form part of the cities defenses.
金門建于1163年，是構成城市防御的一部分。
In Cathedral Square is the magnificent Assumption Cathedral, which despite being destroyed by fire in 1185,
大教堂廣場是雄偉的圣母升天大教堂，盡管這座教堂在1185年被大火燒毀了，
was immaculately restored and is a breathtaking sight.
但復原得很完美，美得令人嘆為觀止。
The Cathedral of St Dmitry is equally impressive; a white stone carved masterpiece, built by Prince Vsevolod III.
德米特里耶夫教堂也同樣令人震撼，是一件由弗謝沃洛德三世王子建造的白色石雕杰作。
8. Karelia
8.卡累利阿
Karelia stretches from the White Sea coast to the Gulf of Finland.
卡累利阿自白海海岸延伸至芬蘭灣。
Carved out by a glacier thousands of years ago,
它的形狀是由幾千年前冰川侵蝕而成，
it contains the two largest lakes in Europe, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega.
它有著歐洲兩大湖泊：拉多加湖、奧涅加湖。
Karelia is a beautiful region of hills, lakes, rivers, forest and steppes.
卡累利阿是一個美麗的地區(qū)，這里有山川，湖泊，河流和大草原。
The rich, lush landscape makes it possible to enjoy a whole host of outdoor leisure pursuits,
眾多生機盎然的風光使得在此享受一大堆戶外休閑活動成為可能，
hike, bike ride, sail, white water raft, swim, horse ride or pamper yourself in one of the many health spas and retreats.
徒步、騎行、航海、白水漂流、游泳、騎馬或是在大量健康水療中心之一犒賞自己并靜修一下。
Virgin woods, superbly clean lakes and pristine rivers makes Karelia perhaps one of Russia's best kept hideaways.
原始的森林，干凈的湖泊和原生態(tài)的河流使卡累利阿成為俄羅斯最好的隱居地之一。
9. Lake Baikal
9.貝加爾湖
King of superlatives, Lake Baikal is the largest, deepest and oldest freshwater lake on the planet,
貝加爾湖擁有“世界之最”的頭銜，它是地球上最大、最深、最古老的淡水湖，
containing more water than all the North American great lakes combined.
其容量超過了北美所有大湖的總和。
Running through southern Siberia, this immense stretch of water, better described as a sea than a lake,
貝加爾湖穿越西伯利亞的南部，這片廣闊的水域，與其說是湖，不如說是海，
is undoubtedly the gem in this snowy region’s crown.
它無疑是這片雪域王國王冠上的寶石。
Those who want to make the most of their time near the lake
那些想在湖畔附近消磨時光的人，
should go for a walk along a section of the circumference of the lake.
應該沿著其中一段湖畔散散步。
The Great Baikal Trail leads travellers along most of the shore line,
大貝加爾徒步路線能引領游客到達大部分的湖畔，
however, parts are still inaccessible due to their remoteness.
但是，部分湖畔仍然由于路途遙遠而不可達。
Sitting on this mass of vivid blue are 27 islands, the largest of which is Olkhon Island.
在這片蔚藍的海面上有27座島嶼，奧爾洪島是其中最大的島嶼。
At 72km long it is one of the world’s biggest lake-bound islands
島長72公里，是世界上最大的環(huán)湖島嶼之一，
and from Khuzir, its surprisingly busy capital,
從它的中心區(qū)域胡日爾出發(fā)，
travellers can hire bikes or take part in one of the organised tours and explore its rocky surface.
游客們可以租借自行車或者參加一個旅行團去探索奧爾洪島的巖石地貌。
10. Volga River
10.伏爾加河
Given its size, it’s not surprising that Russia is home to some of the largest
考慮到面積廣袤，俄羅斯擁有一些世界上最大型
and most spectacular geographical features in the world
和最壯觀的地理特色也就不足為奇了，
and the Volga River is certainly no exception.
伏爾加河無疑就是其中之一。
The longest river in the world, the Volga flows for around 3,700km before ending at the Caspian Sea
伏爾加河是世界上最長的河流，全長3700千米，注入里海，
and has played a pivotal role in the development of Russia,
而且其對于俄羅斯的發(fā)展起到了至關重要的作用，
as can be seen by the numerous villages and communities along its banks.
從沿岸無數(shù)的村莊和社區(qū)可見一斑。
One of the best ways of seeing the river in all its glory
領略伏爾加河無限風光的其中一個好方法，
is by hopping on one of the numerous cruise ships that sail along its watery path.
就是跳上一艘游船，有眾多沿水路航行的游船可供選擇。
Not only will you get to admire the spectacular vistas of the river from the deck of the boat
你不僅能在游船的甲板上贊嘆伏爾加河壯麗的風景，
but you will get a chance to stop off at some of the riverside settlements and enjoy a taste of authentic Russia.
而且你也有機會在一些河畔聚落下船去體驗地道的俄羅斯風土人情。
