Astrakhan Region

Astrakhan Region stretches along the banks of the Volga River and it is a fisherman’s paradise. Fishermen from all over Russia go there. The region is also famous for its watermelons. Weighing at least 8 kg each, they have sweet and sugary flesh and can quench thirst even in extreme heat.

Surely you have heard about the most famous natural attraction of Astrakhan Region - Lake Baskunchak. Its water is so salty that, according to some reports, the concentration of salt here exceeds that of the Dead Sea!

In the Volga delta, where the river divides into many streams, whole fields of blooming lotuses can be found. This phenomenon of incredible beauty can be observed from July to September.