Lena Pillars is a long chain of steep high rocks which are like columns or pillars. They are located on the 13 ______ bank of the Lena River in Russia. The river serves as a mirror for the pillars. They look twice as 14 ______ and majestic because of the reflection in the water. At sunrise the 15 ______ of the pillars is especially amazing! It wasn’t always possible to 16 ______ this beauty close. In the past the 17 ______ was thought to be sacred. Ordinary people were afraid to come there. It was believed that these rocks were frozen statues of people created by the unknown powers. So, only the elders and shamans had the right to approach these mysterious rocks.

The natural beauty of the place impresses everyone! Many people like to 18 ______ their holidays there.