The Manpupuner Rock Formations

The unique rock formations are also on the list of the Seven Wonders of Russia. These are a set of seven gigantic, abnormally shaped stone pillars (LOCATE) west of the Ural Mountains in the Komi Republic. They are also known as the Seven Strong (MAN) Rock Formations or Poles of the Komi Republic. According to a local legend, the stone pillars were once Samoyed giants walking through the mountains to Siberia to destroy the Mansi people. However, upon seeing the holy Mansi mountains, the shaman of the giants dropped his drum and the entire team (FREEZE) into the stone pillars.