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Aqua Lung Nautilus Travel Snorkel

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• Easy adjust buckels
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Last Updated on July 4, 2023 by Snorkel Ken

Right off the bat, I knew I was going to have an issue with this snorkel set.  In most cases I love Aqua Lung sets; they’re made well and perform well.  This snorkel set is no different.  However, it’s the level of “overkill”, I guess, that the set comprises that kind of turned me off to it.  The more snorkel sets that I sample the more finicky I get about what I’m actually using and carrying around with me. Let’s get down to the meat and potatoes of the review and then at the end I’ll give you my final analysis.

Aqua Lung Nautilus Snorkel Set Review 

Icon LX Mask:  It’s a good enough mask with lots of positives; silicone skirt, easy to adjust “pinch and pull” buckles adjustment, semi-clear skirt that allows a lot of ligh t in so that you can see well under water.  It also comes with a soft, zip up mask case.

Nautilus Snorkel:  This is a really comfortable snorkel with silicone design and ergonomically manufactures to sit effortlessly in your mouth without having to bite down on it to keep it from swaying.  The snorkel rolls up and is able to be stored in its case and placed in a cargo pocket or a small purse.

Trek Fins:  There’s nothing fancy here.  Aqua Lung and US Divers makes a great trek fin and these are those fins;  short and lightweight for travel yet designed well enough to push and maneuver while in the water.  They are open heel snorkel fins with adjustable straps.

Carry Bag: Mesh, clear plastic zip up design.  Basic stuff here, nothing special. ( Try a premium snorkel bag! )

Final Analysis:

Okay, so here’s my main beef with this snorkel set: That’s a lot of equipment to be toting around and it kind of works against the idea of having a “travel set” in the first place.  It would seem that in an effort to make this more of a travel set than others, the seller has gone too far.  Let’s count:  mask and mask case, snorkel and snorkel case, 2 fines, travel bag (and for some reason a DVD/CD).  That’s 8 pieces of gear that I have to keep track of and re-pack.  Sorry.  I’m not down with that.  Give me the basic mask, snorkel, and two fins set any day of the week.

My only other gripe with this snorkel set is one that I share with many others:  Don’t call it a travel set and put it with the lowest quality carry bag that you can find!  Give me something quality.  I want a bag for a travel set that I can throw on my shoulder that will also hold my wallet, keys, sun tan lotion and a towel.  I want to be able to get on a plane and fly to another Island from Oahu with that as one of my pieces of luggage that is actually serviceable for something other than my snorkel gear.

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The perfect travel snorkel! Rolls up; compact design. Fits in a BC pocket or can be attached to a BC. All silicone design for flexibility and durability. Regulator quality mouth piece. Secure-Easy snorkel keeper is soft and comfortable and allows for easy removal from the mask strap.

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Aqualung Snap / Nautilus Roll-Up Folding Travel Snorkel

The Aqualung Snap / Nautilus Travel Snorkel rolls up and can be carried in a BC pocket or hung from a D-ring. The snorkel deploys in a snap, making it the most travel-friendly snorkel ever.

You know you're supposed to have one, but most scuba divers find a heavy, rigid plastic snorkel to be a drag on diving comfort. So Aqualung introduced the Snap / Nautilus Snorkel. This unique product is designed to be carried rolled-up in your buoyancy vest pocket and only removed when required.

The Aqualung Snap Snorkel is stored in a small holder and immediately snaps into shape when removed. The snorkel's light weight makes it a pleasure to use when it is required. No mask leaking problems due the heavy influence of the snorkel on the mask strap.

• Rolls up; compact design
• Fits in a BC pocket or can be attached to a BC
• All silicone design for flexibility and durability
• Regulator quality mouth piece
• Secure-Easy snorkel keeper is soft and comfortable and allows for easy removal from the mask strap
• Compact 85 mm diameter by 40 mm wide shape

Colour: Black/Black

Just to confuse us all, Aqualung refer to this product as the Snap Snorkel in their price list and now on their web site, even though what we receive is labelled the Aqualung Nautilus Travel Snorkel.

Note: This item cannot be delivered outside of Australia.

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Aqua Lung Nautilus Travel Snorkel

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The Aqua Lung Nautilus Travel Snorkel rolls up and can be carried in a BC pocket or hung from a D-ring. The snorkel deploys in a snap, making it super travel-friendly. The all silicone design is great for flexibility and durability.

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• The anatomically-designed mouthpiece made from medical silicone reduces jaw fatigue.
• The joint between the mouthpiece/valve box and the corrugate is a swiveling sealed connection that rotates for a better fit.
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• The large snorkel retainer is very easy to use even with thick gloves, thanks to an ergonomically-designed structure.
• The D-barrel-shaped tube helps the Zephyr Flex rest more streamlined against the diver’s face.
• The splashguard is made from two materials with the same corrugate technology. This rigid, yet flexible construction helps prevent potential injuries in crowded environments such as diving clubs, classes and on boats

Use Aqualung snorkels with their multiple patented technologies for maximum comfort and breathing performance.

Aqualung snorkels, finally you can breathe comfortably when diving Aqualung's teams of engineers and designers work hard every day to ensure that you can explore the seabed without having to worry about breathing comfortably underwater.

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Many patented technologies Aqualung snorkels feature several patented technologies to provide you with more comfort, performance and safety in the way you dive. You will find the Comfo-Bite™ technology that also features on many of our dive regulators on all our snorkels, except the Aquilon snorkel. The Comfo-Bite™ is a mouthpiece made of hypoallergenic silicone that reduces jaw fatigue when placing your snorkel in your mouth. Our team of engineers and designers have also designed our snorkels with a D-section, so that snorkels like the Aquilon Flex or the Zephyr Flex can rest comfortably on the diver's face. These two flex snorkels are made of a combination of stiff and supple materials in order to keep the snorkel flexible by preventing the flex tube from compressing.

The purge valve, a major innovation in our snorkels

All our snorkels drain water efficiently thanks to our various purge systems. The elliptical drain valve is the most efficient way to drain water. Available on the Aquilon Flex with a double valve system and on the Zephyr and Zephyr Flex with a single valve system, our elliptical drain valve guarantees that your snorkel is extremely watertight and that it reliably expels water in both the swimming and vertical positions. Our Impulse 3 Flex snorkel uses a different purge technique with its "cone" design, which creates a reservoir of water before the water is drained from the lower end of the snorkel. This way of draining water means the Impulse 3 Flex has an original and innovative shape which has since been patented.

The Impusle 3 Flex, the ultimate Aqualung snorkel

The Impulse 3 Flex was launched on the market in 1989, and quickly became the world's best-selling snorkel. In fact, its patented "cone" design has meant a real technical breakthrough in the snorkel market. Equipped with the Comfo-Bite™ medical silicone mouthpiece, it also features a dual purge valve system and Splash Guard technology to help prevent water getting in. The Impulse 3 Flex and its many features justify its status as a top-of-the-range snorkel, but the Zephyr Flex and Aquilon Flex are also high-performance snorkels.

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• Jun 23, 2009

I like mine, deployment has always been easy as is returning it to storage. It fits snugly in the case however I have always kept it in a bc pocket so I can not answer your question on how secure it would be in the open. We carry it in stock, both in the black and the clear. I am not sure why your local aqualung dealer does not have it as well.  

Rupert Vidion

I have two actually, they are ok. Mouthpiece isn't that great, but the flexibility and storage is really good. Overall, I prefer my older snorkel for when I am expecting surface swims and will be using the snorkel a lot, as a backup when I don't feel like having the drag of the snorkel it is pretty good.  

deco_martini

Had one, came out of its holder on a trip. Never seen again. A horrible snorkel for actual snorkeling. Its definitely one of my more regrettable purchases.  

deeper thoughts

I've seen it but there doesn't seem to be much info on it. I hate it when I can't actually touch the item in a store and have to rely solely on the Internet.:depressed:  

• Jun 27, 2009

I have one. The Nautilus works ok as a snorkel, a little short however. The holster clip is not totally secure. I lost my first snorkel when I clipped it on a BC ring. I usually kept it in my BC pocket and will from now on.  

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Rostov-on-Don in the late 18th - 19th centuries

By the end of the 18th century, because of the annexation of the territory of the Crimean Khanate to Russia, the fortress lost its strategic importance, the fortifications were dismantled. In 1779, Catherine II allowed the Crimean Armenians to settle here. They founded the settlement of Nor-Nakhichevan to the east of the fortress. Today, it is the Proletarsky District of Rostov-on-Don.

The name of the fortress and the settlement subsequently changed: the fortress of St. Demetrius, the fortress of Demetrius of Rostov, the Rostov fortress, just Rostov, and finally, to distinguish it from the old Russian town of Rostov the Great located near Yaroslavl, Rostov-on-Don.

In 1811, Rostov received its coat of arms, which depicted a fortress tower, symbolizing the town’s past. After eliminating the danger from the Ottoman Empire and the development of the southern trade routes, Rostov-on-Don found itself in the center of the country’s foreign trade. In 1836, a new Rostov customs house was built, and in 10 years the trade turnover of the Rostov port increased by about 30 times.

By the middle of the 19th century, it became one of the largest export points for grain and iron in the Russian Empire. The rapid growth in freight traffic caused a strong impetus to the development of river shipping and shipbuilding. Rostov was famous for two fairs, some of the biggest in the country. Rostov also had the largest fish market in Russia.

In 1875, with the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway, the opening of the first drawbridge over the Don and the first large railway station, Rostov-on-Don turned into one of Russia’s largest railway junctions. In 1887, it was included in the Don Cossack Host Oblast (an administrative-territorial unit populated mostly by Don Cossacks and governed under special conditions), which was the impetus for the further development of industry.

According to the 1897 census, 119,476 people lived in Rostov-on-Don. The following native languages were mentioned: Russian - 94,673, Jewish - 11,183, Ukrainian - 5,612, Polish - 1,444, Armenian - 1,182, German - 1,182, Tatar - 1,172.

Rostov-on-Don in the 20th century and beyond

During the Russian Civil War of 1918-1920, Rostov-on-Don played a prominent role as one of the centers of the anti-Bolshevik White movement. The Soviet period in the history of Rostov-on-Don began on February 11, 1920. In the late 1920s, active construction began in Rostov-on-Don. In 1926, the plant “Rostselmash”, a giant of the Soviet agricultural machine building, was founded.

On November 29, 1935, the country’s largest drama theater with an auditorium for 2,200 seats was opened in the city. The theater building was designed in the shape of a giant tractor. On September 13, 1937, Azov-Black Sea Krai was divided into Krasnodar Krai with the center in Krasnodar and Rostov Oblast with the center in Rostov-on-Don. In 1939, Rostov-on-Don was the 4th most populated city in Soviet Russia - 510 thousand people.

During World War II, German troops occupied Rostov-on-Don twice: in the fall of 1941 and in the summer of 1942. On November 20, 1941, the Germans entered the city for the first time. A week later, on November 28, Soviet troops recaptured the city during the Rostov offensive operation. The liberation of Rostov was the first significant victory of the Red Army in the initial period of the war.

Rostov-on-Don remained Soviet until July 1942, when, after the failure of the Red Army offensive near Kharkov, the German command launched an offensive in the Kuban and the Caucasus. On July 24, 1942, the 17th Army of the Wehrmacht entered Rostov-on-Don. On February 14, 1943, after the victory at Stalingrad, during the general retreat of the Wehrmacht in the southern sector of the Eastern Front, Rostov-on-Don was finally liberated from German troops.

The war caused great damage to Rostov-on-Don, about 12 thousand houses were destroyed. On August 9, 1945, a general plan for the restoration of the city was approved. It was included in the list of the 15 largest and oldest Russian cities to be rebuilt in the first place. By the early 1950s, it was almost completely done.

In the 1970s, the reconstruction of Rostselmash and other large enterprises of the city was carried out. As a result of mass housing construction, large residential areas Western and Northern were built. The area of the city’s housing stock more than doubled in three decades. In 1987, Rostov-on-Don became one of the cities of the USSR with a population of over one million.

After the collapse of the USSR, Rostov-on-Don became one of the largest business centers and the 10th most populous city in Russia. In 1999, its 250th anniversary was celebrated, a lot of architectural monuments were restored.

In 2000, Rostov-on-Don became the center of the Southern Federal District (about 11% of the total population of Russia). In 2008, it was awarded the honorary title “City of Military Glory”. In 2018, Rostov-on-Don hosted five matches of the FIFA World Cup.

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Rostov-on-Don - Features

Rostov-on-Don is located in the southeastern part of the East European Plain. The city is mostly located on the right bank of the Don River, on the left bank there are some industrial enterprises, shopping and entertainment centers. The distance to the Azov Sea is about 46 km, to the Black Sea - 380 km, to Moscow - 1,130 km. Unofficially, Rostov-on-Don is called the “Gateway to the Caucasus” and the “southern capital of Russia”.

The climate in the city is temperate continental. Winters are mild and with little snow; the average January temperature is minus 3.0 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot, long and dry, with a predominance of sunny weather; the average July temperature is plus 23.4 degrees Celsius.

The historical coat of arms of Rostov-on-Don, adopted in 1811, depicts a tower symbolizing a barrier from the raids of neighboring peoples (the Crimean Tatars and Turks) and weapons of these peoples as war trophies. The City Day of Rostov-on-Don is celebrated on the third Sunday of September.

Rostov-on-Don is one of the largest economically developed cities in the south of Russia. The products of “Rostselmash” (agricultural machinery) cover more than 50% of the Russian market, “Don Tobacco” - 12%. “Rostvertol” is the only enterprise on the territory of the Russian Federation that produces helicopters for various purposes, “Yug Rusi” is known as the largest producer and exporter of sunflower oil.

This city is the largest transport hub in the Southern Federal District of Russia. Platov International Airport, commissioned in December 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, is located about 40 km from Rostov-on-Don and offers regular flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Sochi, Dubai, Istanbul, and a number of other cities. Several federal and regional highways pass through Rostov-on-Don, including the M-4 “Don” highway, which runs along the outskirts of the eastern side of the city.

Too low traffic capacity of streets and lack of good transport interchanges plus a large traffic flow, especially during peak hours, are the main reasons for frequent traffic jams. Also, the problem of parking for personal vehicles is very acute, especially in the old part of the city, in the center. Cars parked near office buildings occupy a large area of the roadway, which also leads to the creation of traffic jams.

Many in Russia know the criminal nickname of this city: “Rostov - papa” meaning “Rostov - dad” (similar to the nickname of the city of Odessa in Ukraine - “Odessa - mama” meaning “Odessa - mom”). Rostov-on-Don and Odessa became the southern capitals of the criminal world during the late Russian Empire.

At the end of the 19th century - the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of criminals led a nomadic, vagrant lifestyle. Therefore, when they were detained without passports and asked about their parents, one could hear the answer: “Rostov is my dad, Odessa is my mom.” This is one of the versions of the origin of these nicknames. Today, Rostov-on-Don is not included in the list of cities with the highest crime rate in Russia.

The city has more than 800 objects of cultural heritage, including 470 architectural monuments, 55 archeological monuments, 106 monuments of monumental art and military glory. The historic center of Rostov is especially rich in monuments of architecture.

Rostov-on-Don is also one of the largest jazz centers in Russia. In the early 1980s, the country’s first “professor of jazz” Kim Nazaretov opened the department of pop-jazz music at the Rostov Conservatory.

Main Attractions of Rostov-on-Don

Bolshaya Sadovaya Street - one of the oldest and most beautiful streets in Rostov-on-Don, where a lot of city sights are located. Its length is about 4 km. Most of the buildings are old mansions where the families of local merchants and industrialists once lived. Numerous sculptures and monuments are installed on this street.

The Rostov City Hall (1899), an architectural monument of federal significance and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, is located on this street (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 47). The two-story Margarita Chernova House, gifted to this famous actress of the 19th century by her rich admirer (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 27/47), can be considered a real gem of the street.

The main entrance to the Central City Park named after Maxim Gorky, the oldest park in the city, can also be found on this street. At the entrance there is a bronze statue of Vladimir Lenin on a granite pedestal.

Rostov Regional Museum of Local Lore - one of the largest museums in the south of Russia representing the nature, culture and history of the Rostov region. The most interesting exposition can be found in the hall “Treasures of the Don Burial Mounds” - about 2,000 gold and silver items of the 4th century BC - 8th century AD. Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 79.

Embankment of the Don River . Named after the Russian admiral Fyodor Ushakov, it is the main resting place for locals and visitors of Rostov-on-Don. At any time of the day, you can ride a boat or motor ship here. For walking, there is a pedestrian zone about 2 km long with a lot of original sculptures and monuments. Another attraction of the embankment is the light and music fountain. All city holidays and festivals are held on the embankment.

Pushkinskaya Street - a very picturesque, wide, shady street that is perfect for walking at any time of the year. The street began to actively build up in the first decade of the 20th century. This part of the city was chosen by merchants and wealthy artisans. Most mansions are still in good condition. There are also cozy cafes and restaurants here.

Theater Square - the main square of Rostov-on-Don. The 65-meter-high “One Sky” Ferris wheel installed nearby is the largest one in the south of Russia. An excellent panorama of the city opens from its highest point. Other attractions include a huge building of the Maxim Gorky Drama Theater constructed in the shape of a tractor, a stele to the Soviet soldiers-liberators, a large fountain, the Administration Building of the North Caucasian Railway (a monument of public architecture of the early 20th century).

Underground passages decorated with mosaics - a unique monument of Soviet art created by master mosaicist Yuri Palshintsev in several underground passages at the intersections of the main city streets in 1979-1984. The best time to look at the mosaics and take photos is late in the evening, when passers-by are not in the way.

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1854-1860) - the main Orthodox church in Rostov-on-Don, one of the main architectural and historical monuments of its center. This five-domed church built in the Russian-Byzantine style resembles the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. The height of the bell tower (1875-1887) is 75 meters. The cathedral is located next to the busiest part of the city center - the Central Market. Stanislavskogo Street, 58.

Surb Khach Church (1786-1792) - an Armenian church in Rostov-on-Don. Built by Armenian migrants from Crimea in memory of the monastery of the same name, it is the oldest preserved building of Rostov-on-Don. Bagramyana Street, 1.

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Eiffel Tower in Rostov-on-Don

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Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts . The collection of the museum includes about 6,000 works of painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative and applied arts. The permanent exhibition presents old Russian art, Russian art of the 18th - early 20th centuries, foreign art of Western European masters and countries of the East, the collection of 20th century art. Pushkinskaya street, 115.

Museum of the North Caucasian Railroad . The collection of this open-air museum includes more than 50 steam, diesel, electric locomotives and wagons, as well as a variety of railway machinery and equipment. The length of the four museum tracks is 1,900 meters. Tsiolkovskogo Street, 73.

Botanical Garden of the Southern Federal University - a beautiful green oasis located in the northwestern part of Rostov-on-Don. Numerous trees, shrubs, rare flowers, and herbs are growing on an area of more than 160 hectares. In one place, examples of flora from Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, North and South America are collected. The exhibition hall features a collection of exotic insects. Botanicheskiy Spusk Lane, 7.

Rostov Zoo - one of the largest zoos in Russia covering an area of 57 hectares. It is home to about 5 thousand animals of 400 species. A distinctive feature of this zoo is its extensive park area, which makes it a particularly popular recreation place among city residents. Zoologicheskaya Street, 3.

Abandoned Paramonov’s Warehouses - a huge warehouse complex built almost in the very center of the city in the middle of the 19th century. Despite its dilapidated state, this monument of industrial architecture is one of the favorite places of locals and tourists. Red-brick walls and water flowing from windows surrounded by greenery make this place mysterious and attractive. Nizhnebulvarnaya Street, 27.

Monument “Tachanka-Rostovchanka” - a monument in honor of the First Cavalry Army standing at the southern entrance to Rostov-on-Don. The tachanka is a spring cart with a machine gun attached to it. It is one of the main symbols of the Russian Civil War. The height of this very picturesque monumental sculptural composition is 15 meters.

Levberdon - an informal name for urban areas stretching along the left bank of the Don for almost 10 km. Almost all of this territory is occupied by free and paid beaches, walking areas, recreation centers, restaurants, summer cafes, clubs, and other entertainment establishments. This area also attracts fishing enthusiasts.

Don Military History Museum - an interesting museum located in the village of Nedvigovka, about 35 km west of Rostov-on-Don. The model of the old fortress is of great interest. In the open air and in hangars, one can see rare exhibits of military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, Red Cross vehicles, minefield clearing machines, various types of transport, artillery pieces of the Soviet Union, Germany, and the United States.

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The questions of our visitors

Rostov-on-Don is among top 10 most criminal cities in Russia. So from this point of view it is not a very safe city. However, if you are concerned about safety during the World Cup 2018, then during this time, special efforts will be made to ensure security, so a visit to the city will be relatively safe.

I would recommend that you still follow such simple precautions as always keep your documents, tickets, cards, cash with you because thefts are still very possible. You should also avoid walking alone in the evening/night time especially not in the central part of the city.

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Rostov-On-Don city is a port and the administrative center of Southern Federal District of Russia. It lies to the southeast of the East European Plain, on the Don River. The city stands on the banks of the Don River, about 46 kilometres east of the Azov Sea and 1,070 kilometres south of Moscow. The climate is temperate continental. Rostov-on-Don has a specific unique outlook because of its rich historical and cultural heritage.

There are more than 1,000 objects of cultural heritage in the city, among them 482 architectural monuments, 70 archaeological monuments, eight large memorial complexes and 106 monuments. It is a major transport hub of the southern part of European Russia and a large educational and scientific center of Russia. So take a look at the city’s major points of interest. Our tips will make your trip to Rostov-On-Don unforgettable and full of interesting activities. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXex-Lzh8uV/?taken-at=213270263 Pushkin Street Take a look at this landscaped boulevard, lined with thousands of trees, flowers, restaurants, food kiosks, benches, memorials and statues. Pushkin Street leads into both the City Park and October Revolution Park. The biggest street of the city is always crowded and you can find a lot of activities there as a tourist. Undoubtedly the first place to go upon arrival, especially if you’re hungry. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYVR7KrHPyl/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD Don River Lookout Right after a visit to Pushkin Street, move to Don River lookout (aka, the Embankment) where you’ll enjoy a stroll along the riverside. The Embankment is lined with several restaurants, statues, fountains and a few souvenir shops; it also has an outstanding picturesque view. Yet it is considered to be the centre of Rostov’s nightlife. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQtspxHtsu/?taken-at=1092801284125416 Rostov Zoo If you’re in travelling with children, then this zoo is well worth a visit. One of the largest zoos in Russia, it is home to a huge variety of animals, including giraffes, camels, polar bears, falcons, reptiles, fish and tigers. Located right in the city centre. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQDpiIAGEU/?taken-at=879146942 Maxim Gorky Academic Drama Theatre. This theatre is a famous venue for dramatic plays, comedies and concerts in the Rostov area. It is located on the eastern end of Bolshaya Sadovaya Street (Teatralnaya Square 1), directly across the street from the monument known as ‘Stella’. Maxim Gorky Theatre operates even in summer when all other venues are closed. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNCnw_DA4Lo/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%80%D1%8B%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA Central Market This massive outdoor and indoor market, which consists of many tiny shops and kiosks, can be both exciting and intimidating for tourists. Market shopping is one of the most memorable experiences that Russia has to offer for an adventurous tourist who just arrived here. You can buy anything here. The market is located in the downtown area, on Stanislavskovo Street, just four blocks south of the central intersection of Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXMs9Xjcsk/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD Bridges Over the Don River & Embankment This city network of bridges and overpasses was constructed between 2007 and 2010, and it consists of a steel and a concrete composite structures across the River Don. Almost all the bridges were designed by the St ­Petersburg engineering firm TransMost and constructed by the Moscow contractor MostoTrest.

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