The peculiar shape of these rocks was formed as a result of centuries of erosion and rain. Here’s where you can find them. Cape Velikan, Sakhalin This natural monument is located in the southeast of the island, on a secluded shore. The coasts here have a winding shape and are constantly battered by winds. So, in addition to Cape Velikan, there are many other unusual rocks and caves in this part of Sakhalin. Steller’s Arch: Kamchatka Krai On the remote Bering Island, there is a rock arch named after the scientist Georg Steller, who participated in an expedition to Kamchatka in the mid-18th century. This arch, over 20 meters high, is considered a symbol of the Komandorsky Nature Reserve. Kekur “Pants,” Primorsky Krai Locals call this rock “pants,” “sail,” or simply “arch.” This kekur (sea stack) is located near Sosnovyi Cape and is part of the Far Eastern State Marine Reserve. If you're lucky, you might also spot a large seal haulout nearby. Arch of Bolshoy Atlesh, Crimea This grotto formed on the rocky shore of Tarkhankut Cape and is considered one of Crimea’s main natural attractions. Other unusual rocks and grottoes can also be seen on the cape. “Golden Gate,” Crimea The rocky arch “Golden Gate” is located near the extinct Karadag volcano, not far from Feodosia. It rises 8 meters above the sea. The arch is called “golden” due to its color: it is a basalt rock that shines like gold in bright sunlight.