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A team of daring cave divers have produced an incredible photo-reportage of the longest underwater gypsum crystal cave in the world.
The Orda Cave in the western Urals region is three miles of eerily dramatic natural channels created by water so clear divers can see over 50 yards ahead of them.
Over a period of six months the intrepid team led by photographer and journalist, Victor Lyagushkin, 40, from Russia explored the water filled cave tunnels at temperatures barely above freezing.
'This cave is unique - it is real wonder of nature,' explained Mr Lyagushkin.'But if you want to see Orda cave for yourself, you must be experienced cave diver.
'It means few years of hard training, a lot of heavy and expensive equipment. That is why we decided to show pictures to people across the world.
'Now you need not visit Russia and go underwater - you may see it sitting in your own chair.'
Together the divers documented their journey into Orda Cave as part of a project to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of this barely explored natural wonder.
But the expedition was not without danger.
'We do control our risks - before each dive we discuss each moment, to find a solution to any situation we are faced with,' said Mr Lyagushkin.
'If it is too risky, we do not dive. We must be aware of each step, or you will die.
'But the reward is the possibility to see something beautiful, something that nobody has seen before you.
'For the millions of years this amazing place has existed water has formed it into a palace while no human was here.
'To visit this cave gives you a special feeling - I think the same feeling cosmonauts on the Moon have.
'You are hanging with no gravity in the strange unusual world. You fly like a bird over its landscapes.'
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