"Wild tourism" is breaking records: 5 places in Russia where a tent is better than a five-star hotel.

      And this is not accidental: the country has hundreds of unique locations in different climate zones. According to Everest Touring, almost 40% of Russians are ready to travel with a tent. Trekking and expeditions have ceased to be exotic — this is a mass trend. Alexey Kumachev, the author of the project "Kuma on tour," believes that camping "wild" is the best reset. Nothing extra. You decide where to set up camp, make a fire, and fall asleep to the sound of the river, the wind, or silence. Such a vacation is accessible to almost everyone; the main thing is to know the route. The expert named five places in Russia that are truly worth visiting with a tent.

      1. Ladoga Skerries, Karelia

      Granite cliffs, pines by the water, the purest lake. The tent is set up right on the rocks. Overnight stays are free if you do not enter protected areas. Expenses are only for travel and food. Downsides: active ticks. Bring repellents and high boots. Do not leave food in the tent — bears, although rare, are curious.

      2. Altai, Kucherlinskaya Valley (near Belukha)

      A 2-3 day hike with a backpack. The reward: glaciers, turquoise lakes, complete desolation. Cheap: entrance fee to the park is 500-700 rubles, sometimes 200-300 for parking. The weather is capricious — it can snow in half an hour. Bears walk along the trails. Keep all food in a dry bag and hang it on a tree a hundred meters from the camp.

      3. Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory

      "Hardcore" level. You can't just drive in — you need a helicopter from Norilsk (from 40,000 rubles per flight, you can share with a group of up to 6 people). However, the place is completely wild: waterfalls, canyons, no soul in sight. Camping is free, but you must take your trash with you. The wind can blow away regular tents — bring expedition tents. A satellite phone is mandatory (there is no signal). Watch the rivers: a downpour can raise the water level in a couple of hours, and the ford will disappear.

      4. Sandy Bay, Baikal

      For those who want wilderness without extremes. Getting there: by boat from Listvyanka (about 3000 rubles round trip) or hiking 24 km from Bolshie Koty. Set up your tent right on the sand — for free. It can be crowded during the season, and thefts occur. Nights are cold even in July — bring a warm sweater. Ticks with encephalitis — a vaccination won't hurt.

      5. Azish-Tah Ridge, Krasnodar Territory (near Guamsky Gorge)

      There are no crowds of tourists yet. Hike through the forest for about 15 km to find a clearing by a stream. The rest is almost free — except that a local might ask for 500 rubles for passage. Wild boars may come at night. They are scared of bright lights — keep a flashlight handy. And most importantly: never set up a tent in a dry riverbed. Even if the spot is perfect — a downpour in the mountains can turn it into a raging stream in an hour.

      Bonus: the trend on wheels

      Wild recreation goes hand in hand with auto tourism. 49% of travelers get behind the wheel for a reset in nature. According to surveys, the brightest impressions are provided by Krasnodar Territory, Altai, Crimea, Dagestan, and Tatarstan, reports novostivolgograda.ru.