Where to make a wish: 14 places of power in Russia

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Someone thinks that these geographic zones should be bypassed: it is not clear what impact they can have on people - positive or negative. Others are sure that places of power will help them to perk up, find answers to important questions and even fulfill their most cherished desires. Be that as it may, we remembered 14 such places in Russia - unusual and alluring with their natural strength.

Dolmens, Krasnodar Territory

It is still not known exactly what these stone structures of the megalithic era were intended for. Scientists are inclined to believe that dolmens are ancient tombs.

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People who visited this place say that their mood changed dramatically near the dolmens. And they go there in order to find answers to exciting questions and make wishes.

Manpupuner, Komi Republic

This place of power is located in the Urals and is a plateau on which 7 stone idols rise from 30 to 42 meters in height (this is almost a 9-storey building!).

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There are several versions regarding the appearance of the pillars: some claim that this is a destroyed rock, others that these are hand-made idols of the gods, and still others believe in legends about giants.

Be that as it may, Manpupuner is a place where people feel an extraordinary surge of strength and freedom.

Diveevo village, Nizhny Novgorod region

It is believed that this place received the blessing of the Mother of God, who spent her last days here.

In addition, the village contains the relics of Seraphim of Sarov. People come here to clear their heads of bad thoughts and, of course, make a wish.

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Local residents are sure that everything conceived here comes true. Without exception.

Narrow Street, Perm Territory

Not far from the village of Nyrob there is a local landmark - Narrow Street. It is impossible to call it a place of power in the full sense of the word. Strange phenomena do not occur here, anomalies are not observed, but tourists still try to visit the iconic place.

Narrow Street is a crevice in the rock, vaguely reminiscent of a staircase and leading directly to the top of the mountain. Its width is only 50 cm and its length is 40 meters.

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There is a legend that a person who climbs the Narrow Street is cleansed of all sins.

Ukok Plateau, Altai Territory

This place is located near Gorno-Altaysk. It is shrouded in a halo of mystery and is considered sacred.

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You cannot shout on the plateau - you will disturb the peace of the spirits living here. And local shepherds generally prefer to bypass individual tracts.

Once a burial was found on the plateau - the mummy of a young woman, whose body is completely covered with tattoos. Her name is Ak-Kadyn, and the locals revere her as the keeper of the gates of the underworld.

Arkaim, Chelyabinsk region

This is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in Russia. An ancient mystery city, the layout of which is a perfectly even spiral of stones laid out in a circle.

In Arkaim, time seems to slow down, compasses stop working, people have high blood pressure, pulse quickens, and some of them even see hallucinations.

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But this does not stop tourists, and they come here to recharge with space energy and make a cherished wish.

Mount Belukha, Altai Territory

The center of Eurasia, the sacred mountain Sumeru and even the navel of the Earth - Belukha has many names. This place is considered a source of powerful energy. Local residents claim that near the mountain a person feels an unprecedented surge of strength.

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True, this is only near. Climbing Belukha is not recommended. The mountain helps those who need healing, but does not favor the curious at all. By the way, according to legend, it is here that the entrance to the mysterious Shambhala is located.

Olkhon Island, Irkutsk Region

Olkhon is the sacred center of Lake Baikal. This place is shrouded in many legends. It is believed that the sacred Shaman-rock, which is located on the island, is inhabited by its ruler - ezhin Khan-Hate-babai.

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It is better not to disturb the Lord over trifles, otherwise he will be very angry. However, the place still attracts tourists. Especially those who want to feel the energy of space.

Big Zayatsky Island, Arkhangelsk Region

Most tourists are interested in the stone labyrinths that are located on the island.

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Scientists still cannot say for sure who and when built these strange structures. The main assumption is that labyrinths may have symbolized the border between two worlds: the world of the living and the world of spirits.

Be that as it may, tourists go to the island for specific reasons: it is believed that a man who completely passes the maze will become smarter, and a woman will get rid of infertility.

Blue stone, Yaroslavl region

This sacred stone is located near Lake Pleshcheevo and attracts tourists from all over the country. The fame of the huge boulder has been going on for more than two thousand years. The pagans revered him as a deity, much later the authorities tried to get rid of him, but the stone did not go anywhere, and now people come to him to heal from diseases and make wishes.

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It is said that a boulder even cures infertility.

Menhirs, Republic of Khakassia

Huge stone slabs weighing up to 200 tons are located in an area famous for anomalous phenomena. Scientists still cannot say for what purpose primitive people built these giants.

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And modern tourists are most interested in two large stones, which the locals call the "Big Gate". It is believed that it is enough to stand between the giants and make a wish, then it will certainly come true.

Mountain Big Iremel, Republic of Bashkortostan

Translated "Iremel" means "Sacred Mountain", and this place has always attracted people. At the top of the mountain, the Tree of Wishes grows, on which it is enough to tie a ribbon, and the wish will come true.

In addition, tourists who have been there note that this place is of stunning beauty.

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True, locals do not recommend staying overnight there.

Mon Repos Park, Leningrad Region

The park is located on the outskirts of Vyborg and has the status of a state museum-reserve. However, tourists are drawn here not only by the indescribable beauty of the territory.

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There is a healing spring Narcissus in Mon Repos. Its water is believed to help normalize the functioning of all body systems. In addition, water has a beneficial effect on the emotional state of a person, helping to find spiritual harmony.

Tomb of St. Matrona of Moscow, Moscow

The grave of St. Matrona of Moscow is located at the Danilovskoye cemetery in Moscow.

Even during her lifetime, Matrona predicted that many years later people would come to her grave with requests to pray to God for them. And so it happened.

However, now the relics of St. Matrona have been transferred to a church on the territory of the Intercession Women's Monastery. A chapel is installed on the grave, where believers come and ask for health for themselves and their loved ones.

In the photo, Patriarch Kirill at the relics of St. Matrona. Photo from the site krasnoslobodsk-eparhia.ru