Mineral waters are the main transport hub of the North Caucasus. Mineralnye Vody (city) Mineralnye Vody population year

The wonderful, green and warm resort town of Mineralnye Vody was founded in 1878 at 994 meters from sea level on the banks of the Kuma River and is adjacent to Mount Zmeyka. The city is located in the southeast of the Stavropol Territory and is the administrative center of the Mineralovodsk region. According to the results of the 2013 census, about 70 thousand mineral water residents lived in the city. The largest transport hub and the main gate of the large resort of Caucasian Mineral Waters. Near the city, guests of the Caucasus are welcomed by the international airport of Mineralnye Vody "Kavminvodyavia" and the junction railway station. In sunny, clear weather, Elbrus Peak, located 100 kilometers from the city, can be seen from the city’s observation platforms.

Along with such resorts as Essentuki, Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk it is part of the large resort area of ​​Caucasian Mineral Waters. The temperate, warm climate facilitates effective treatment and restoration of health after medical operations.

The average temperature in winter does not drop to -5 degrees, summer with an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius begins in early May and lasts until the end of October. The resort is famous for its balneological and hydromineral means of treatment and health prevention; the mineral waters of the region are famous throughout the world. The city is famous for its sanatoriums and holiday homes, including the largest sanatorium “Mineralnye Vody”.

Mineralnye Vody is a large industrial center of the Caucasus with high production and economic potential. The city has more than 1,000 enterprises in the food, light, woodworking, instrument-making, chemical and construction industries. Thanks to the good investment climate, the city annually attracts both domestic and foreign capital for economic development.

The city administration is interested in the development of private business and state enterprises, preferential taxation is actively used, and areas are allocated for the construction of industrial facilities and business centers.

Social infrastructure is well developed. Patients are received by two medical centers and a maternity hospital, and there is a clinic. Workers of the Russian Railways are served by a clinical hospital.

There are more than twenty institutions of secondary and secondary specialized education: schools, technical schools, lyceums. Children are welcomed every morning by 17 kindergartens, as well as music, art and sports schools. Mineralovodsk residents actively spend their leisure time, visiting the city library, the Polet entertainment center, a sports complex and several cinemas; the Children's Art House is open for children.

Connoisseurs of high art will enjoy visiting art galleries, a local history museum, concert halls and the House-Museum of the famous Soviet and Russian writer Alexei Pavlovich Bibik.

City residents take joint family walks in the Culture and Recreation Park. Several churches and the recently built Intercession Cathedral, considered a monument of modern church architecture, open their doors to believers..

The monuments of Mineralnye Vody are in one way or another connected with military operations and perpetuate the memory of valiant Soviet and Russian soldiers. A monument to the commander-in-chief of the Russian troops in the Caucasian War, General Ermolov, was erected, a memorial of Eternal Glory to the wars of the Great Patriotic War was opened, and a mass grave of soldiers of the Civil War of 1918-1920 is located.

The population of Mineralnye Vody is multinational. The national communities of Armenians, Cossacks, Nogais and Greeks coexist successfully with each other.

The Caucasus attracted the attention of representatives of various walks of life: the creative intelligentsia, the nobility, travelers, merchants, as well as romantic adventurers of all stripes, and of course those to whom the amazing waters promised hope for miraculous healing.

The picturesque nature of these places has inspired more than one generation of writers and poets: the majestic foothills of Elbrus, the winding beds of mountain rivers carrying their waters among fragrant valleys, azure waterfalls, vast steppe expanses generously gifted with sun... All this created a surprisingly mild healthy climate, and many healing mineral waters and high-quality medicinal mud have glorified the Caucasus, both in our country and abroad.

The official history of one of the oldest balneological centers in Russia began in 1803. On the site of the first settlements and tent camps, organized near healing springs, the first settlements, and then cities, began to grow very quickly. People of different professions and classes began to come here to improve their health “on the waters” and relax in pleasant company. Gradually, news of the miraculous properties of these places spread throughout Russia and Europe - the resort became a favorite place for recreation and treatment. But the peak of popularity of this region dates back to the Soviet era, when traveling for health became less difficult and tedious than it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

After the revolution, nationalized hotels and private houses were converted into medical institutions. At the same time, the construction of sanatoriums, spas and resort complexes was organized. During the war years, immediately after the liberation of the resorts in the spring of 1943, hospitals began to accept thousands of wounded Soviet soldiers. Thanks to the healing waters and mud, the dedicated work of doctors and all staff, hundreds of human lives were saved. In the post-war period, dozens of new mineral water deposits were discovered, the construction of hotels, sanatoriums, pioneer camps and resort complexes proceeded at a rapid pace, and the range of medical and health services expanded. As a result, Kavminvody becomes a resort of all-Union significance, receiving up to one and a half million vacationers a year.

Today, the famous Caucasian Mineral Waters resort is located on the territory of three constituent entities of the Federation: the Stavropol Territory, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Here are some of the best enterprises of the sanatorium-resort complex, with a wide range of medical and health services offered.

Fans of foreign health resorts will be interested to know that Caucasian Mineral Waters is a unique region in which almost all types of mineral waters are represented - more than 130 sources! You will not find such diversity in its composition, quality and healing properties anywhere in the world!

In addition, just 12 kilometers from Pyatigorsk there is the famous Tambukan Lake, at the bottom of which there are hundreds of thousands of tons of healing silt. Every year, about 10 thousand tons of medicinal mud is extracted here for the needs of sanatoriums and health resorts, which is also recognized as one of the best in the world.

But even those who have not heard of the Kavminvod resorts are well aware of another area of ​​activity in the region - the production of bottled mineral water. The legendary “Essentuki” and “Narzan” are familiar to everyone since childhood. These and other types of water are today supplied throughout Russia and neighboring countries.

Another interesting area that continues to actively develop every year is educational and sports tourism. In a region with a rich history and culture, many interesting natural sites, there is no shortage of attractions. Therefore, many tourists come here not so much for health improvement, but for vivid excursion experiences, the peaceful atmosphere of long walks and active sports recreation in the mountains.

Based: 1803
Square: 5.3 thousand km 2
Population: 1,194,859 people (2018)
Currency: Russian ruble
Language: Russian
Official website:/ http://www.adm-kmv.ru/

Flight time:
from Moscow - from 2 hours 15 minutes.
from St. Petersburg - from 3 hours
from Kazan - from 4 hours 50 minutes. (1-2 transfers)
from Yekaterinburg - from 3 hours 5 minutes.
from Novosibirsk - from 4 hours 35 minutes.

The most popular resorts in the Caucasian Mineral Waters area: Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Each resort city has its own medical specialization.

Kislovodsk- is considered the sunniest and greenest resort. On the territory of the city, in addition to the famous healing Narzans, there is a huge park for walking, which goes far into the mountains. Favorable climatic conditions and crystal clear air, saturated with the tart odors of resin and pine needles, create an excellent healing effect. Recommended for the treatment of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

Essentuki- a small cozy resort specializing in the treatment of endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal tract, liver and bile ducts. Perhaps this is the main medicinal “source” of mineral waters in the Caucasus.

Zheleznovodsk- the smallest and quietest resort among its fellows, but no less famous! This is the only resort in Russia and Europe with hot calcium mineral waters. Therefore, the main specialization of the resort is the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system and metabolic disorders. This resort can also be considered for respiratory treatment.

Pyatigorsk— the most versatile resort of the CMS. It is famous for its mud treatments, but overall it is a universal resort for comprehensive wellness.

How to get there

Getting to famous resorts is quite easy and relatively inexpensive. If your trip is not planned during high season, train tickets may cost you more than plane tickets. The cost of trips on electric trains running in Kavminvody is comparable in price to similar trips in big cities. Minibuses and taxis are cheaper than in big cities. When planning your trip, remember that most routes, no matter where you arrive/fly in, will lead you to Mineralnye Vody - the main reception point.

Airplane

In Mineralnye Vody there is the largest international airport in the south of the country, which receives daily flights from different cities of Russia and neighboring countries. Airplane is the most convenient and fastest way to get to Kavminvod. The flight time from Moscow will be about two hours, from St. Petersburg - about three. When searching for air tickets, pay attention to S7 Airlines and NordStar, which have interesting low-cost offers. The Mineralnye Vody airport itself is small but modern, located 4 km from the city.

If your further route runs through the Mineralnye Vody railway station, from which trains depart to popular resort cities, we recommend using minibuses No. 10, No. 11. Minibuses depart from the airport every 30-40 minutes. from 6.00 am to 19.30 pm. By choosing route No. 11, you will get to the city bus station, which is also connected by routes with many resort cities: Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Essentuki, Dombay and others (travel time to the bus station is approximately 10 minutes). You should not believe taxi drivers who talk about the cancellation of these routes or long breaks between flights. You can use taxi services if you want to get to other cities of Kavminvod without transfers. For example, a taxi ride to Kislovodsk, on average, will cost you 900 rubles (January 2016).

Train

Before choosing this method of travel, we recommend that you look at how many days you will need for the trip. Even fast trains in this direction make a large number of stops and do not go fast, so the trip can be very tiring, especially in the hot season. Like the airport, the Mineralnye Vody railway station is one of the most important transport points in this region. You can get to it, and the final station of the North Caucasus Railway - Kislovodsk, without transfers from many cities in Russia.

The station in Mineralnye Vody corresponds to the status of the station - a majestic building, with massive columns, a dome, stained glass windows and frescoes, quite spacious and comfortable for waiting. Before the entrance you will be greeted by the famous sculpture “Eagle Conquering the Snake” - the symbol of the Caucasus Mining Waters. Trains depart from the station on long-distance and suburban routes.

Separately, it should be noted the excellent transport links within the Kavminvod territory! Suitable trains on the Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk branch (its length is 64 km) - the main public transport between the cities of Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Pyatigorsk, Beshtau, Mineralnye Vody. Electric trains also go to Georgievsk, Nevinnomyssk, Budennovsk and other cities of the Stavropol Territory, with the exception of Zheleznovodsk. To get to Zheleznovodsk, you need to get off at Beshtau station (located 6 km from Zheleznovodsk) and continue the journey by minibus or bus No. 10 (about 5-7 minutes). If a long-distance train does not stop at Beshtau station (for example, No. 004C “Kavkaz” from Moscow), then from the Mineralnye Vody railway station (from the station square), as well as from the bus station, you can get to Zheleznovodsk by bus or minibus No. 107.

Electric trains run very frequently, at intervals of 40 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes (depending on the time of day), from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. And, which is important for the convenience of tourists, in every city, even the smallest, the train makes 2-3 stops! The train schedule changes periodically. The cost of travel, for example: Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk - 154 rubles. 20 k., Kislovodsk - Essentuki - 64 rub. 10 k., Kislovodsk - Pyatigorsk - 115 rub. 90 k. (2016)

Distance between cities KMV

Bus

You can get to the Kavminvod resorts by direct bus from many large cities in Russia. Comfortable buses run from Moscow to Kislovodsk, through resort towns, departing mainly from the South Gate bus station. The travel time will be a little more than a day, the ticket price is approximately 2000 rubles (2016). The main carrier in the North Caucasus region is Kavminvodyavto, which also operates regular flights on the Moscow-Kislovodsk route and flights to nearby regions.

Bus stations and bus stations of the KMV hub

Kislovodsk: The bus station is located outside the city - st. Promyshlennaya, 4, getting there is very inconvenient. Opening hours are from 6:00 to 19:00. Serves the following directions: Arzgir, Anapa, Astrakhan, Baku, Blagodarny, Budennovsk, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Georgievsk, Grozny, Derbent, Krasnodar, Labinsk, Maykop, Makhachkala, Mozdok, Moscow, Nazran, Neftekumsk, Nalchik, Oktyabrsky, Prokhladny, Stavropol, Sochi, Cherkessk.

Mineral water: There are two bus stations in the city: the old one is on the street. Gagarina, 98 (opening hours from 06:30 to 18:00) and the New bus station “Ruslan”, located on the street. Sovetskaya, 97 (working hours from 5.00 to 23.00 without breaks and weekends). Buses depart from the new bus station to all directions of the Kavminvodyavto carrier.

Essentuki: The bus station is located on the street. Gagarina, 93 behind the Central Market complex. Finding it is also not easy due to its proximity to the market and large traffic congestion. The building is old and in poor condition; you shouldn’t expect a comfortable wait for your flight. Opening hours are from 5:00 to 19:30. Serves the following directions: Arzgir, Anapa, Astrakhan, Baku, Blagodarny, Budennovsk, Vladikavkaz, Gelendzhik, Derbent, Maikop, Makhachkala, Mozdok, Moscow, Nalchik, Novoselitskoye, Prokhladny, Stavropol, Stepnoe, Uchkeken.

Pyatigorsk: The main bus station is located in the city center at the intersection of Kalinin Ave. and st. Bunimovich. Opening hours are from 5:45 to 21:00. Serves flights in the northern direction: Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Moscow. From this station, minibuses also depart to Nalchik, Cherkessk, Vladikavkaz, Makhachkala and Grozny.

There are several more bus stations in Pyatigorsk. From the Upper Market bus station, minibuses depart to the suburbs and neighboring settlements, including Kabardino-Balkaria. The most popular routes are: No. 108: “Pyatigorsk - Georgievsk”, No. 130: “Pyatigorsk - Vin-Sady” and No. 112: “Pyatigorsk - Lermontov”. From the bus station at the railway station, minibuses run to Lermontov - No. 112, Zheleznovodsk - No. 213, Mineralnye Vody - No. 223. City bus No. 1 runs to the resort area and Lake Proval, boarding the bus at the barrier.

Zheleznovodsk: A small bus station is located on the Station Square of the railway station. Opening hours are from 06:00 to 17:00. City transport routes and several intercity flights stop here.

Bus schedule for Mineralnye Vody bus station

Automobile

The federal highways closest to Kavminvoda are M29 (“Caucasus”, passes through Mineralnye Vody and Inozemtsevo) and A157 (section of the Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk road). The Lermontov-Cherkessk highway (A156) is located about ten kilometers south of the city. From Moscow to Kislovodsk you can travel along the M4 Don Federal Highway (E115), through Rostov-on-Don to the village of Pavlovskaya in the Krasnodar Territory, and then along the M29 (E50) highway through Mineralnye Vody.

Climate and weather in Caucasian Mineral Waters

The climate in the Caucasian Mineral Waters region depends on the specific city, because the mountains are able to create unique weather in a relatively small area.

For example, due to the fact that Kislovodsk Located higher than other resort towns in the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody region, sunny weather is observed here approximately 150 days a year. The climate in Kislovodsk is temperate continental; the city is surrounded by the Caucasus Range, which protects it from cold winds and creates a special mountain climate.

Mineral water- city, administrative center of the Mineralovodsky district (urban district) of Russia. It is part of the ecological resort region of Caucasian Mineral Waters.

Name options

• Mineralnye Vody (Kumskaya)
• Min. Water (for everyday use)

Geography

The city is located in the valley of the Kuma River, 172 km southeast of. The city is home to the largest airport in the south of Russia, connecting the Caucasian Mineral Waters region with other regions of Russia, a junction railway station of the North Caucasus Railway on the Armavir line - with a branch to the federal highway "M-29 Caucasus". From here you can get to the resort towns of Zheleznovodsk, as well as to the city of Lermontov.

The city stands at the foot of Zmeyka Mountain, most of which is occupied by the Beshtaugorsky forest, and part of the city side is a formidable view of rocks and quarries, connected by a serpentine of old roads. In the middle of the last century, building materials were actively mined here and a stone processing plant was operating. In good weather, the peaks of Elbrus are visible from the city, which is 91 km away in a straight line. From the city you can go to it by excursion bus; along roads this distance will increase to 250 km.

Rivers

Kuma, Surkul, Dzhemukha.

Climate

The climate of the city is relatively dry; moist air masses from the Black Sea do not reach here; they are delayed by the Main Caucasus Range. The climate of the city of Mineralnye Vody is characterized by contrast - summers are hot and dry, winters are slightly frosty. Spring and summer are clearly defined. The coldest months are January and February, the warmest are July and August. Spring begins at the end of February.

Summer begins in early May. It is warm and long-lasting (about 140 days). Autumn begins in early October. The best time of year for relaxation and travel is autumn. It can be sunny, dry, rich in fruits and brightly colored landscapes. Precipitation in the city is extremely uneven across the seasons and ranges from 300 mm to 600 mm per year.

The city of Mineralnye Vody is located mainly in the steppe zone. The plains here have long been developed, plowed and built up; virgin areas with silver feather grass have been preserved only in small fragments along the roadsides. Here, in addition to feather grass, fescue, tonkonogo, and wheatgrass grow on the soils; in the spring, speedwell turns blue; in the summer, gray leaves of Elecampane, yellow baskets of elecampane, and prickly rosettes of elecampane appear in the summer. At the foot of the mountain, Crimean wormwood, creeping kohia and kermek are abundantly found on solonetzic soils. The fauna of the territory has been significantly reduced and changed by humans. In the steppe areas you can occasionally see the brown hare, jerboa, gray hamster, hedgehog, and steppe ferret. Voles live here. The mounds of earth are lined up in a row, which indicates the underground work of the common mole rat. There are also eagle, hawk, owl and owl.

Story

The city owes its birth to the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway (construction was completed in 1875). The junction station with a branch to Kislovodsk was named Sultanovskaya, since it was located on lands that belonged to the Nogai Sultan Mengli-Girey and his descendants since 1826. At that time, about 500 workers who served the local locomotive depot, station and other railway enterprises lived in the right-of-way (the territory belonging to the railway joint-stock company, limited by a concrete wall). And nearby, on the lands of Sultan Dzhanbek-Girey, with his consent, new settlers soon settled. These were mainly artisans and traders who supplied their products and goods to the railway workers. The settlers submitted a petition to the authorities to form a settlement. In 1878, the village received legal status and name Sultanovsky.

In 1906, the village of Sultanovsky was renamed Illarionovsky- in honor of Count I.I. Vorontsov-Dashkov, appointed governor of the Caucasus.

In October 1921, the village and station were united and became the city of Mineralnye Vody with a population of 14 thousand people.

In 1929-1930, enterprises for the extraction and processing of non-metallic materials appeared - the Zmeyka stone crushing plant and the Beshtaunit mine. After the construction of the airport in 1925, the city became an important point on the main air routes of the USSR. In 1924, by Decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee, the Mineralovodsky district was formed.

The Holy Monk Theodosius of the Caucasus (1841-1948) lived in Mineralnye Vody from 1931 to 1948, after returning from the Solovetsky Islands he accepted the feat of foolishness. In recent years, he lived with novices in a small, damp house with low ceilings. In December 1994, in the Stavropol diocesan administration at the diocesan council, the question of studying the life of Hieroschemamonk Theodosius and the people's veneration of him as a saint of God was raised. The relics of St. Theodosius of the Caucasus are located in the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In the first days of the Great Patriotic War, 18 thousand mineral water workers went to the front. Their jobs were taken by women and children. Some enterprises switched to producing military products. 6,269 city residents were awarded orders and medals, 12 people were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. 7 thousand mineral water workers died in the war.

On the evening of August 8, 1942, the 40th German Tank Corps of the 1st Tank Army of Baron Leo-Geir von Schweppenburg approached the northern bank of the Kuma River, where it was met by the defenders of the city - cadets of the Novocherkassk Cavalry School. On August 10, the city was occupied by Nazi German troops. The Mineralnye Vody railway station was an extremely important facility; German troops advancing on Vladikavkaz and Baku were supplied through it. The German commandant's office was located in the railway station building, where interrogations were conducted. Outside the city, near the glass factory there was a deep anti-tank ditch, where massacres of civilians were carried out every day. More than 10 thousand people from all over the Caucasian Mineral Waters were killed and buried there.

On January 11, 1943, a Soviet tank battalion under the command of Captain Petrov entered the city along the railway line from Prokhladny, advancing in the direction of the railway station, where the main enemy forces were concentrated. At the same time, rifle units entered the city. Soviet troops blocked several trains with German equipment, uniforms and food at the station. On the street “50 Years of October” there is a memorial to tankers with a T-34-85 tank.

After the war, Mineralnye Vody became one of the largest cities in the Stavropol region.

On June 5, 1964, the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR decided to limit the registration of citizens in the resort cities of Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk, Essentuki, Mineralnye Vody and adjacent settlements of the Stavropol Territory.

On November 9, 1991, Shamil Basayev committed his first terrorist attack, hijacking a plane from Mineralnye Vody airport. The plane with 178 hostages on board was supposed to fly to, but Basayev ordered the pilots to head for.

Symbolism

Mineralnye Vody is the only one of the 19 cities of the Stavropol Territory that does not have official symbols - a coat of arms and a flag.

The issue of creating city symbols was first raised in the second half of the 1960s. In July 1965, the newspaper "Caucasian Health Resort" published a collective letter signed by employees of the Pyatigorsk Museum in Kavminvody, as well as by the chairman of the Kavkaz Minvodsky branch of the Union of Architects of the USSR V. Fukleev and chief architect B. Abidov, who addressed readers with a request to express their opinion on the need to develop coats of arms, Zheleznovodsk, Mineralnye Vody and other cities that are part of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody. Soon, the first responses and suggestions from residents of the resort region appeared on the pages of this publication, including Mineral Vody surveyor B. Ivantsov, who presented the emblem of his city as follows: “In the foreground... an electric locomotive, and at the top - a soaring jet passenger plane... To the left and right are mountains . Let the background be a panorama of the Caucasus Range with the handsome Elbrus.” Subsequently, a similar image became widespread on one of the collectible badges of the so-called “Pyatigorsk series”, produced by several souvenir factories in the city of Pyatigorsk. At the same time, according to the Russian Center for Flag Studies and Heraldry, “the city’s coat of arms in this form did not exist and was not approved.”

Emblem of the city of Mineralnye Vody (1998)

At the beginning of 1971, a competition was announced for the best sketch of the coat of arms of Mineralnye Vody, information about which appeared on the first page of the January issue of the Caucasian Health Resort. However, in the end, the unofficial symbol of the capital of the Mineralovodsk region became the anniversary emblem, designed in 1998 (for the 120th anniversary of the founding of the city) by local artist S. N. Valuysky: “In a scarlet shield, in a circle on a golden base - a mountain, one slope of which is green, and the other is black. Around the mountain are symbols of aviation, transport, a golden ear and a fragment of a gear.” The main figure - the mountain - was associated with the natural landmark of Mineralnye Vody - Mount Snake; the remaining figures denoted the international airport, railway station and industrial facilities located within the city (in particular, aircraft repair plant 411GA). In September 1998, an image of this emblem appeared on a symbolic stele at the entrance to Mineralnye Vody, built according to the design of the city’s chief architect L. G. Semin.

During the municipal reform, the city of Mineralnye Vody was given the status of an urban settlement and, as a municipal entity, received the right to its own coat of arms and other official symbols reflecting historical, cultural, socio-economic, national and other local traditions. Work on the new symbols began in 2010. The need for its creation, as noted in the program for the socio-economic development of the city of Mineralnye Vody for 2011-2015, was due to the fact that “the existing symbols are not approved according to the heraldic hierarchy, are not officially registered and are morally outdated.”

On June 24, 2010, at a meeting of the heraldic commission under the governor of the Stavropol Territory, 10 projects of the coat of arms of the city of Mineralnye Vody, developed by the heraldist artist S. E. Mayorov (Stavropol) and public figure I. Kh. Iliadi (Mineralnye Vody), were considered. As a result of the discussion, the commission members recommended for approval by the city administration option No. 10 “with the image of a fork-shaped cross with an eagle and the sun rising from the base of the shield,” characterizing it as “the most acceptable and heraldically correct.”

Mineralnye Vody city project (2011)

On February 25, 2011, by decision of the City Duma, the composition of the commission was determined, which was developing a sketch of the coat of arms and flag of the city. In March of the same year, public hearings were held in the city administration building to discuss the sketch of the coat of arms and flag - the official symbols of the city of Mineralnye Vody. As a variant of the coat of arms taken as a basis, the design executed by S. E. Mayorov was chosen: “In the azure field of the shield there is a silver, overturned raised fork-shaped cross, on top of it is a black eagle flying to the right with raised wings, having gold: an eye, a beak, paws, claws, a key of the same metal in the paws. Below is the emerging golden sun (without a mask).”

The proposed design of the coat of arms expressed such features as the name of the city of Mineralnye Vody, its location at the entrance to the resort region of Caucasian Mineralnye Vody and its role as the main transport hub of the North Caucasus. The main figure of the coat of arms was a silver overturned fork-shaped cross, the three rays of which, meeting in the center, symbolized the three types of transport arteries converging in the city (air, railway, automobile). The cross was also seen as a protective symbol - both for the city and for the passengers of this transport hub. A flying eagle with a golden key in its paws was associated with the established symbol of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody, the key and gate to which is the city of Mineralnye Vody. The same feature of the city, which serves as the “gate to the Caucasian Mineral Waters,” is reflected in the opening formed by the two lower rays of the cross. The main colors of the coat of arms design (azure and silver), correlated with the signs of water, strengthened the symbolism inherent in the name of the city, and, together with the image of the golden sun rising from the base of the shield, reminded that an important component of the beneficial effects on the health of vacationers on Caucasian Mineral Waters are mineral springs combined with sun and air.

During further consideration, this coat of arms was rejected by the city administration. At a meeting of the heraldic commission under the governor of the Stavropol Territory, held on June 30, 2011, the secretary of the commission N.A. Okhonko reported that “activities have begun to profane the heraldic correct coat of arms into some kind of artistic canvas.”

By March 2015, due to the start of the “active reorganization process” in the city and region, the development of official symbols in Mineralnye Vody was suspended. However, it was no longer possible to resume it, since in June of the same year, all the municipalities that were part of the Mineralovodsk municipal district of the Stavropol Territory were transformed, by merging them, into the Mineralovodsk urban district, as a result of which the city of Mineralnye Vody lost the status of an urban settlement, and with it the rights to the coat of arms and flag.

Population

As of January 1, 2018, the city ranked 221st out of 1,113 cities in the Russian Federation in terms of population.

National composition

According to the 2010 All-Russian Population Census:

Administrative division

Healthcare

• GBUZ SK "Mineral Vody District Hospital" (in its structure it has a hospital, a city clinic, a children's city clinic, an ambulance station, a maternity hospital, a dental clinic).
• NHI "Departmental Clinical Hospital at the Mineralnye Vody station of JSC Russian Railways" (in its structure it has a hospital and 2 outpatient departments).

Connection

Caucasus Internet Service, Post Ltd, Boka and Co., Rostelecom, Beeline, MTS

Landline phone

Stavropol branch of Rostelecom

Cellular 2G/3G/4G

MegaFon, Beeline, MTS, Yota

Education

Higher professional education

• North Caucasus branch of the educational institution "Belgorod State Technological University named after. V. G. Shukhov"
• Branch of the educational institution "Rostov State Transport University" in Mineralnye Vody
• North Caucasus Institute (Branch) of the educational institution "Moscow Humanitarian Economic Institute"

Secondary vocational education

• Stavropol Regional Music College named after. V. I. Safonova
• Mineralovodsk regional multidisciplinary college.
• Mineralovodsk College of Railway Transport
• Mineralovodsk branch of the educational institution "Rostov Trade and Economic Technical College"

Secondary general education

• Secondary school No. 1
• Gymnasium No. 2
• Lyceum No. 3
• Secondary school No. 4
• Secondary school No. 5
• Secondary school No. 6
• Secondary school No. 7
• Secondary school No. 14
• Secondary school No. 20
• Gymnasium No. 103
• Lyceum No. 104
• Secondary school No. 111

Preschool education

• Kindergarten No. 1 “The Scarlet Flower”
• Kindergarten No. 2 “Golden Key”
• Kindergarten No. 4 “Firefly”
• Kindergarten No. 5 “Dolphin”
• Kindergarten No. 6 “Baby”
• Kindergarten No. 7 “Ivushka”
• Kindergarten No. 8 “Fairy Tale”
• Kindergarten No. 9 “Forest Fairy Tale”
• Kindergarten No. 11 “Goldfish”
• Kindergarten No. 12 “Alyonushka”
• Kindergarten No. 13 “Crane”
• Kindergarten No. 14 “Deer”
• Kindergarten No. 15 “Stork”
• Kindergarten No. 16 “Little Red Riding Hood”
• Kindergarten No. 33 “Rainbow”
• Kindergarten No. 62 “Zvezdochka”
• Kindergarten No. 73 “Spark”
• Kindergarten No. 95 “Swallow”
• Kindergarten No. 103 “Cheburashka”
• Kindergarten No. 198 “Snow White”

Additional education

• The House for arts and crafts for children
• Center for Continuing Education
• Mineralnye Vody Children's and Youth Sports School

Culture

• MBUK "Centralized Club System" (central House of Culture in Mineralnye Vody)
• MBUK "Centralized Library System" (there are 8 libraries in Mineralnye Vody).
• Children's Art School named after. D. B. Kabalevsky
• Children's art school
• Children's music school

Economics and production

There are more than 30 large and medium-sized enterprises and organizations located in the city. Of them:

• 3 enterprises specialize in the production of food products (Mineral Vody Bread Factory, Stary Istochnik water company, Don water production and bottling enterprise);
• 3 organizations are engaged in publishing and printing activities (Publishing House "Caucasian Health Resort", "Mineral Vody Printing House", Printing House "Lotos");
• 1 enterprise produces plastic products (“Stavroplast”);
• 13 enterprises and organizations produce other products (Mineral Vody Stone Processing Plant; Mineralovodsk branch of OJSC Irkutsk Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete Plant; enterprises Stavropolsnab, S7 Engineering, Liner, BaT, Askania Aqua, Brewery - KMV"; fur company "Rokar", confectionery shop "Sweet World").
• "Aircraft Repair Plant 411GA"

Transport

In the western part of the city there is an international 1st class airport “Mineralnye Vody”, from where passenger transportation by air is carried out.

Railway transport

The city is home to the Mineralnye Vody railway station with railway infrastructure enterprises, which are part of the Mineralovodsk region of the North Caucasus Railway. Mineralnye Vody station is the main passenger station in the resort area of ​​Caucasian Mineralnye Vody.

Automobile transport

Mineralnye Vody is the center of international road transport in Russia. A federal highway passes through the city. P217"Caucasus", as well as highways of regional and local importance.

The city has a bus station “Kavminvodyavto”, from where there are regular bus services (intercity, intermunicipal) to various cities and towns of the Stavropol Territory, subjects of the North Caucasus, Southern Federal District and others.

Public transport

Public transport in Mineralnye Vody is represented by low-capacity buses (route taxis) and private taxis serving city and suburban routes.

Register of regular bus routes in the Mineralovodsk urban district:

• No. 1 railway station - village Kumskaya
• No. 2 railway station - village Andzhievsky
• No. 2A railway station - village Andzhievsky (Krasnogvardeyskaya St.)
• No. 3 railway station - village Levokumka
• No. 3 A railway station - village Levokumka
• No. 5 railway station - JSC Stavropolsnab
• No. 5 A railway station - gelatin plant
• No. 6 railway station - ARZ - 5th kilometer
• No. 6 A railway station - 5th kilometer
• No. 8 railway station - 2nd microdistrict
• No. 11 railway station - Airport
• No. 13 railway station - village Evdokimovsky
• No. 14 railway station - village Evdokimovsky
• No. 16 railway station - market
• No. 17 railway station - x. Red Plowman
• No. 101 railway station - Pionerskaya (Novotersky village)
• No. 102 railway station - village Zagorsky
• No. 102 A railway station - microdistrict - village Zagorsky
• No. 103 railway station - x. Renaissance
• No. 104 Bus station - village. Pobegailovka
• No. 105 railway station - village Kangly
• No. 106 Bus station - Prikumskoye village
• No. 108 Bus station - village. Civil
• No. 110 railway station - village Ulyanovka
• No. 111 PATP -dacha channel "Shirokiy" - village. Maryina Wells
• No. 112 railway station - x. Slavic
• No. 113 railway station - village Maryina Wells
• No. 113A Bus station - village. Sukhaya Padina - village. Maryina Wells
• No. 114 Bus station - village. Greek
• No. 115 Bus station - x. Perevalny
• No. 116 Bus station - village. Nagutskoye
• No. 121 railway station - x. Garden
• No. 121 A railway station - microdistrict - x. Garden
• No. 122 railway station - Borodinovka village
• No. 232 Bus station - village. Nizhnyaya Alexandrovka

Sport

• Popov Vsevolod Maksimovich - karateka, multiple champion of Russia and Europe, three-time world champion and MSMK.

Religion

St. Nicholas Church

• St. Nicholas Church - st. Svobody, 94. The temple was built in 1950 and consecrated in honor of the Intercession of the Mother of God. On November 19, 1997, by order of Metropolitan Gideon, it was renamed in honor of St. Nicholas (in connection with the completion of the construction of the new Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God in the city of Mineralnye Vody)
• Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary - st. Pyatigorskaya, 35
• Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Shkolnaya St., 2a. The temple was built on the site of a park in the courtyard of the Music College named after. V. I. Safonova. The square, in turn, was laid out on the site of the Intercession Church destroyed in the 30s of the 20th century.

The Seventh Day Adventist Church is located on the street. Svobody, 95

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Church of Evangelical Christian Baptists

The Baptist prayer house is located on the street. Knyshevsky, 67

People associated with the city

• Andryushchenko, Grigory Yakovlevich (1905, Illarionovsky village, now the city of Mineralnye Vody - 1943) - Soviet officer, participant in the civil, Soviet-Finnish and Great Patriotic Wars. Hero of the Soviet Union, Guard Colonel
• Anfinogentova, Anna Antonovna (1938, Mineralnye Vody) - economist, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences
• Bibik, Alexey Pavlovich - writer
• Gulyanitsky, Alexey Feodosievich (1933, Mineralnye Vody) - conductor, People's Artist of Ukraine
• Minakov, Vasily Ivanovich (1921, Illarionovsky village, now the city of Mineralnye Vody) - Major General of Aviation, Hero of the Soviet Union. Honorary citizen of the city of Mineralnye Vody
• Prygunov, Alexander Vasilievich (1907, Mineralnye Vody - 1943) - Hero of the Soviet Union
• Shein, Grigory Andreevich (1926) - participant in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, holder of the Order of Glory, III degree and Order of the Patriotic War, II degree

Monuments

• Mass grave for the Red partisans who died in the civil war of 1918-1920.

Monument to V.I. Lenin

• Monument to V.I. Lenin - the intersection of Karl Marx and XXII Party Congress avenues. It was installed on November 5, 1960.
• Monument-memorial “Fire of Eternal Glory” to soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Opened May 9, 1976
• Monument to General Ermolov.
• Monument to tank crews on the Dzhemukha River.
• Monument to St. Sergius of Radonezh, erected in December 2014.
• Monument to Peter and Fevronia at the entrance to the local registry office, erected on July 9, 2013.
• Mig-17 aircraft

Attractions

• Museum of Aviation Technology on the territory of Plant No. 411 of Civil Aviation.

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In the southeast of the Stavropol Territory is the beautiful resort town of Mineralnye Vody, which is famous for its clean air, picturesque nature, magnificent parks and unique attractions. The city received its name because of its proximity to the Caucasian mineral water deposit, although there are no springs in the city itself.

Most tourists come to the Stavropol Territory to improve their health, relax in the mountains and explore local attractions.

Location

The city is located in the valley of the Kuma River, 172 km south of Stavropol. The city of Mineralnye Vody in the Stavropol Territory is located at the foot of Mount Zmeyka, which is mainly occupied by the Beshtaugorsky forest, and from the side of the city it is a cluster of rocks and quarries, which are connected by serpentine roads.

In the second half of the 19th century, the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway was completed. In 1875, the first trains were launched. The Sultanovskaya station was built on a site where the railway tracks go towards Kislovodsk. It received its name in honor of Sultan Giray, who allowed part of his lands to be occupied for the resettlement of workers who serviced the transport sector. At that time there were about 500 people.

Every year the population of this settlement increased. Artisans began to come here to make and sell their goods. This is how the village of Sultanovsky, named so in 1878, arose. A glass factory began operating on its territory in 1898. Naturally, this led to further population growth and expansion of the village area.

In 1906, it was renamed, calling Illarionovsky, in honor of Illarion Vorontsov-Dashkov, the Caucasian governor.

In 1922, the new authorities decided that the railway station, as well as the nearby village, should become one administrative unit. This is how a city with the name Mineralnye Vody appeared on the map of the young republic. As before, it remained the most important point of transport infrastructure in the south of our country.

Two years later, a decree was issued on the formation of the Mineralovodsk region. The importance of the city increased even more in 1925, when an airport was built nearby. Over time, industry developed - in the late 20s and early 30s, industrial enterprises opened for the extraction of non-metallic materials and their further processing by crushing.

At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, 18 thousand citizens, including volunteers, went to the front. Some city enterprises began to produce products for military orders. Women, old people and teenagers worked for them. In August 1942, the city was occupied by the Nazis, and the commandant's office was located in the station building. The transport hub played an important role in supplying German units that were rushing to Vladikavkaz and Baku.

During the five months of occupation in the city, the most important economic facilities, a depot and a station were destroyed. Jews from all the resort towns of Kavminvod were brought to Mineralnye Vody in the Stavropol Territory. The surrounding area of ​​the glass factory became the site of mass shootings. The bodies of the dead were thrown into an anti-tank ditch. In total, more than 10 thousand people were killed.

The city was liberated in January 1943. More than 7 thousand city residents did not return from the war, more than 6 thousand people were awarded, 12 citizens were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Immediately after liberation, Mineralnye Vody in the Stavropol Territory began to be restored, but it was possible to fully recover from the enormous damage and begin to massively build housing and expand communications in the second half of the 50s. A new station building appeared at the railway station in 1955.

The development of the city allowed it to become one of the largest Mineral Waters in the Stavropol Territory. The city greeted the beginning of the 80s with a well-groomed and comfortable environment - active construction of multi-storey buildings, including high-rise residential buildings, was underway. The development of the mining quarry, which lasted more than half a century, was completed in 1984, transport links continued to develop - a new highway was built between Mineralnye Vody of the Stavropol Territory and Kislovodsk.

Modern city

Today, Mineralnye Vody is still the largest city in the Stavropol region and an important transport hub. It covers an area of ​​51.6 sq. km. The population grew to 76 thousand inhabitants. Telephone code: +7 87922, index of Mineralnye Vody of the Stavropol Territory - 357200.

This is a large industrial center with an excellent investment climate. About a thousand enterprises of various profiles operate successfully in the city - instrument making, food, light, woodworking, chemical and construction industries. Two thousand entrepreneurs work. The well-known and popular mineral water “Novoterskaya Healing” is produced here, which is extracted at the Zmeykinskoye deposit, at a depth of about 1.5 thousand m. All vacancies of Mineral Waters of the Stavropol Territory are collected in the city Employment Center. The most in demand are blue-collar jobs; service and trade workers are required.

Mineralnye Vody in Stavropol Territory (Russia): attractions

Today it is one of the most popular resorts of the KMS, although there are no mineral springs in the city. But thousands of tourists come here every year to relax. The city has many interesting places and architectural and historical attractions.

This is one of the most majestic sights of Mineralnye Vody in the Stavropol Territory. officially recognized as a national natural monument under state protection. The flora of the mountain is represented by rare species of shrubs and trees: oriental beech, Georgian lily. Among the animals, we should highlight roe deer, wild boars, lizards, snakes, and frogs.

Guests enjoy visiting interesting places located on the territory of the mountain - the Holy Spring, the Devil's Finger.

The mountain, 874 meters high, is located in the south of the city of Lermontov, which is located very close to Mineralnye Vody. It received its unusual name because of its appearance - its slopes are covered with random boulders and rock formations. Local residents claim that it once had the shape of a pyramid. The mountainside has now been cut away since stones were quarried here for construction in 1970.

Having climbed to the top, vacationers have the opportunity to see a stunning panorama of resort towns (Lermontov and Pyatigorsk).

This amazing place is located 100 km from Mineralnye Vody on the Chegem mountain river. This area has many different waterfalls. For some, the water flows down in small droplets, for others it falls in a huge, wide stream at high speed. The most powerful of them is considered to be the Maiden's Braid.

This area is impressive in winter, when large ice columns resembling stalactites line up in the gorge. This is an amazing sight that is worth seeing with your own eyes. And in the summer, tourists love to visit the open-air museum in the village of Verkhny Chegem. While walking along the gorge, do not forget that wild animals live here, which you may meet along the way - foxes, wolves, lynxes. Other animals also live here - deer and roe deer, hares and martens.

The most visited architectural structure in Mineralnye Vody. Construction of the temple began in 1992 and lasted 5 years. The façade of the building is decorated with figured brickwork. The temple is crowned with several steel domes. On its territory there are cells for pilgrims, an administrative building, and service rooms.

Church of St. Nicholas

The temple is located near the city cultural park. Construction of the complex was completed in 1950. At that time it was consecrated in the name of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary. A few years later, the church was renamed at the insistence of the Metropolitan of Stavropol, in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. The shrine of the church is the ancient Athos icon.

The church has a rather simple architecture. In addition to the main building, there is a bell tower on the territory of the church. A red brick wall encloses the entire temple area.

The grand opening of this memorial complex took place in 1976. Processions, rallies, and city celebrations are held in this place every year. The monument is a composition of figures that seem to rise above the surface and stone columns.

At the base of the pylons there is a recess lined with marble with stones and a star. Eternal flame bursts out of the star. On the territory of the memorial complex there is a beautiful square, on both sides of which trees and flowers are planted.

22 years after the liberation of the city from the fascist occupiers (1943), the Monument to the Dead Tankers was opened in Mineralnye Vody. The names of the heroes who fought are carved on a marble board. There are always fresh flowers lying here - the townspeople are sensitive to the memory of the fallen heroes.

Before going to Mineralnye Vody, I often thought about the unusual name of this town. Many options came to mind. Resort or not? Do all residents there drink mineral water?

In fact, the city is located in Russia in the Stavropol Territory; it got its name thanks to the resorts of the Caucasian mineral waters. Mineral waters were especially popular during the Soviet era, people came here to sanatoriums.

Now the city is better known as a transit point between Russia and Azerbaijan. And also as a place where people fly to get to Elbrus or Pyatigorsk.

However, despite its small size and the current situation, it seems to me that the city is very nice and attractive. When I first came to Mineralnye Vody, I immediately felt the Caucasian spirit and definitely the Russian hinterland. Although, of course, the infrastructure and standard of living leaves much to be desired. But, as I noted, this applies to many Russian cities.

How to get there

Mineralnye Vody is a fairly well-known route hub, so it can be reached by several means of transport. The most convenient, in my opinion, are an airplane and a car. You can also get there by bus and train.

By plane

For me, an airplane is the most convenient transport to get to Mineralnye Vody. Flights there are usually inexpensive, and the journey takes only 2 hours from Moscow. The flight from St. Petersburg is 3 hours. For example, in winter a flight from Moscow will cost about 4-6 thousand rubles in both directions, from St. Petersburg 8-10 thousand rubles. You can see the price of tickets for the dates you are interested in.

The following airlines fly most often to Mineralnye Vody: Aeroflot, Rossiya AIrlines, Nordwind Airlines, S7 and UTair. Flights from Moscow are direct and operate daily, several times a day. From St. Petersburg, flights very often pass through Moscow.

Speaking about Mineralnye Vody Airport, I must say that you shouldn’t expect anything special from it. Although it is called international, it is very small and receives mainly Russian flights. The arrivals area is small and looks more like a large living room. Immediately after exiting, there will be a stand with a taxi where you can order one, or when leaving the airport, in any case, they will come up and offer their services. The average cost of such a trip is 300 rubles; in the high season and especially for the New Year, the price rises to 500-700 rubles. The departure area is equipped with a waiting room, cafe, toilets and souvenir shops.

By train

Minvod can be reached by train, and this is one of the most popular options. From Moscow the journey takes from 22 to 27 hours. Several trains depart from Kazansky Station per day. The cost of a reserved seat starts from 3 thousand rubles one way, a coupe - from 5 thousand rubles.

From St. Petersburg you can also get to Mineralnye Vody by train. Travel time is about 40 hours, ticket prices start from 4 thousand rubles one way.

Mineralnye Vody Station is one of the city's attractions. Inside there are both free and paid waiting rooms, accommodation services on the territory of the station, a luggage storage room, and ATMs.

It's not far from the station to the city center. You can use a taxi, they usually stand next to the station, the travel time is 7-10 minutes. You can walk there in 15-20 minutes.

By bus

The bus is not the most comfortable option for going to Mineralnye Vody, but it also exists. Travel time is about 22 hours. The ticket price is about 2.5 thousand rubles. Buses depart from Shchelkovskaya and Krasnogvardeyskaya metro stations and arrive at the Minvod bus station.

From St. Petersburg there is a route from the Kupchino metro station. Travel time is 32 hours.

Main carrier companies: BusArm and Autoline.

It is convenient to travel by bus from Rostov-on-Don, from where several regular buses depart daily to Mineralnye Vody. Travel time is 8 hours, and the ticket price is about 800 rubles.

From the Minvod bus station you can get to the city center both on foot (30 minutes) and by ground transport (about 10-15 minutes).

By car

A car is one of the most popular modes of transport in Mineralnye Vody and on the way to it.

From Moscow the route runs along the Don highway, then along the E50 and the Caucasus highway. The total length of the route is 1500 km. If you drive without stops, the travel time will be about a day. But I still advise you to take a break and spend the night in one of the motels.

There will be many other interesting cities along the way, such as Rostov-on-Don, Armavir, etc. The cost of such a trip will cost 6-7 thousand rubles one way.

Path from Saint-Petersburg It’s most logical to do it through Moscow. That is, first get to the capital, and then go along the above highways. The total length of the route is 2275 km. The cost is about 10 thousand rubles.

Clue:

Mineral waters - the time is now

Hour difference:

Moscow 0

Kazan 0

Samara 1

Ekaterinburg 2

Novosibirsk 4

Vladivostok 7

When is the season? When is the best time to go

For me, there are two best seasons in Mineralnye Vody - winter and summer. The thing is that in winter even in Mineralnye Vody themselves there are lifts and you can ski, snowboard or tubing. Although, of course, this cannot be compared with Elbrus. In summer, the region of Mineralnye Vody and Pyatigorsk is an excellent place to relax on the lakes.

Mineral waters in summer

Summer in mineral waters is usually warm and sunny. The average temperature is about +35 C°.

There are few tourists in the city itself, but there are more of them in the area of ​​Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk. In principle, very comfortable. At this time, it is customary to swim in mountain lakes, which can be found throughout the Caucasus.

Mineral waters in autumn

The weather in autumn stays at +15 C° and in general it is pleasant to be in the city. There are few tourists in October, but towards the end of November they begin to arrive as the skiing and snowboarding season opens.

In autumn, housing prices are lower than in summer or winter.

Mineral waters in spring

Spring in the city is calm and comfortable. Tourists are still traveling to the Elbrus region and therefore stop at Mineralnye Vody.

The weather is usually clear, precipitation is rare. In the spring season, especially in May, mountain climbing begins along local trails.

Mineral waters in winter

Winter is my favorite time in Minvody. People are celebrating the New Year, the city is decorated, everything around is snow-white. The temperature can be +10 C°, or maybe -20 C°. Depends on the year.

This is also one of the city's highest seasons. You may not see many tourists here, but you will definitely meet a skier or snowboarder who has definitely come from somewhere far away.

Clue:

Mineralnye Vody - weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

Since the city is small, it seems logical to me to divide accommodation into housing in the city and in its environs (or in neighboring cities that belong to the administrative district of Minvod).

What are the prices for holidays?

Prices for holidays in Mineralnye Vody are low compared to other Russian resorts.

Accommodation on average is 1-2 thousand rubles per night in a hotel. Food prices are also low. There are a lot of Caucasian-style cafes in the city, and you can also buy food in grocery stores. Prices for excursions vary, since if you go to the Elbrus region - it’s about 4 hours from Mineralnye Vody - it can get expensive. If you go to Pyatigorsk, then a taxi costs 300 rubles, a 15-20 minute drive, and now you are in the city of Lermontov.

I remember how many times we caught a car and got there for free, because they said that we were students from Moscow and had come to look at the beautiful Caucasus. In the end, we were told that we didn’t need money and everyone was happy.

Main attractions. What to see

The Stavropol Region has always been rich in various attractions. Mountains, lakes, monuments, shrines. However, Mineralnye Vody has a small area, so there are not many attractions here. Most of them are located outside the city. Nevertheless, there is something to see here too.

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Churches and temples. Which ones are worth visiting?

Museums. Which ones are worth visiting?

Parks

Tourist streets

I can say that in fact, in Mineralnye Vody there are no tourist streets as such. Those that are similar to the standard understanding of tourist, I would call, rather, central. This is exactly what Avenue 22 of the Party Congress is. In fact, this name seemed unusual to me, since I was born in Russia, and not in the USSR. And this title took my thoughts to the Soviet past. But that’s not about that now. In real life, this is a useful and spacious street, where there are many shops, cafes and several hotels on all sides. Not pedestrian.

What to see in 1 day

Mineralnye Vody is a small town, so everything essential can fit into one day. At least that's what happened to me.

What to see in the area

The surroundings of Mineralnye Vody are very difficult to systematize, because every corner of the Caucasus is sure to conceal a bunch of interesting things. However, not far from the city described there are beautiful and historical places. These are Pyatigorsk and Zheleznovodsk.

Food. What to try

The cuisine of Mineralnye Vody is highly mixed. It contains Russian national cuisine, Caucasian and European. Since Minvody is located near Georgia and Azerbaijan, national dishes are often the same as in these countries. Be sure to try the meat, pastries and mountain tea. For example, my culinary discoveries here were: khichina (flatbread with different contents) and Caucasian khashlama. And, of course, you need to try real mineral water - after all, the city is named after this.

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Holidays

Safety. What to watch out for

In principle, I did not encounter any dangerous situations. Initially, there was concern because of many stereotypes - what will be the attitude towards girls? I can say that it is really better for girls to travel accompanied by men. But not because something might happen, but in order to attract less attention to oneself. Very often people will come up to meet you on the street, but some people may simply not like it.

In mountainous regions, you need to be wary of avalanches, but this, in fact, does not apply to the city itself.

Things to do

Despite what I already said above - the small size of the city - you can find something to do here: whether you are a tourist or a local resident. In summer it is always warm and colorful, in winter it is snow-white and cheerful. Some classes are suitable for both holidays and everyday life.

The most interesting places:

Clubs and nightlife

Karaoke club Soprano. Good selection of songs, delicious drinks and food. There is dress control and face control at the entrance.

Extreme Sports

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

From Mineralnye Vody, I advise you to definitely bring something with a mountain touch. For example, it could be jam with pine cones, delicious tea with various mountain herbs, or honey with the addition of unusual ingredients.

You can also buy delicious spices for meat, pomegranate or Svan salt. In addition, local water or a mug for drinking from the springs is a popular gift. Sometimes you can find “mountain air” in souvenir shops, which, of course, is just an empty jar, but as a memory it’s very nice.

How to get around the city

To be honest, Minvody is such a small town that you can easily walk here. However, if you live here for a long time, buses, minibuses, or better yet a car come to the rescue, since many attractions and interesting places are located outside the city.

Taxi. What features exist

How many times have I had to deal with a taxi, so many times it has been different. You can catch them on the street, you can call and order by phone. A trip around the city costs around 200 rubles, from the city to neighboring Pyatigorsk about 400 rubles.

The most popular taxi services:

• Mineral waters No. 1,
• Navigator,
• Real.

The rental cost per day will be about 1500-2000 rubles. You can see the options.

Mineralnye Vody - holidays with children

Ski holiday

There are no good and professional slopes directly in Mineralnye Vody, but people often ski in neighboring cities (for example, in Pyatigorsk or go to Elbrus).

However, in the nearby mountains in Minvody you can see that the locals are skiing: most often these are either small slopes that you can climb yourself, or “homemade” tracks. Ice skating and tubing are often offered on the slopes of neighboring mountains. However, if you choose Mineralnye Vody as a transit point on the way to the Elbrus region, you will not regret it.

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