The Ural Mountains are located on the territory of Russia and Kazakhstan and are unique geographic feature dividing the continent of Eurasia into two parts.
The direction and extent of the Ural Mountains.
Length Ural mountains is more than 2500 km, they originate from the coastThe Arctic Ocean and end in the sultry deserts of Kazakhstan. Due to the fact that the mountains of the Urals cross the territory of Russia from north to south, they pass five geographic areas... They include the vastness of the Orenburg, Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, Aktobe, Tyumen and Kostanay regions, as well as the territory Perm Territory, the republics of Komi and Bashkortostan.
Mineral resources of the Ural mountains.
In the bowels of the Urals, untold riches are hidden, known to the whole world. This is the famous malachite, and gems, colorfully described by Bazhov in his tales, asbestos, platinum, gold and other minerals.
The nature of the Ural mountains.
This land is glorious for its incredible beauty nature. People come here to look at the amazing mountains, plunge into clear waters numerous lakes, descend into caves or go rafting on the turbulent rivers of the Ural Mountains. You can travel to colorful places both measuring the expanses of the Urals with steps with a backpack on your shoulders, and in comfortable conditions sightseeing bus or your car.
Ural mountains in the Sverdlovsk region.
The beauty of these mountains is best seen in natural parks and reserves. Once in the Sverdlovsk region, you must certainly visit the "Oleniy Ruchyi". Tourists come here to see drawings on the surface of the Pisanitsa rock ancient man, visit the caves and descend into the Big Gap, being surprised by the power of the river, which made its way in the Hole Stone. For visitors, special paths have been laid in the park, observation decks, cable cars and recreational facilities.
Park "Bazhovskie mesto".
There is in the Urals nature Park"Bazhovskie places", on the territory of which you can make walking, horseback riding and cycling. Specially designed routes allow you to explore picturesque landscapes, visit Talkov Stone Lake and climb Markov Stone Mountain. In winter, you can travel here by snowmobiles, and in summer, go down the mountain rivers by kayak or kayak.
Rezhevsky nature reserve.
Connoisseurs of the natural beauty of semi-precious stones should definitely visit the reserve of the Ural Mountains "Rezhevskaya", which includes several unique deposits of ornamental, precious and semiprecious stones. Travel to the places of extraction is possible only if accompanied by an employee of the reserve. The Rezh River flows through its territory, formed by the confluence of the Ayat and Bolshoi Sap rivers. These rivers originate in the Ural Mountains. The famous Shaitan stone rises on the right bank of the Rezh River. Locals consider it a repository of mystical power.
Ural caves.
Lovers extreme tourism will gladly visit the numerous caves of the Urals. The most famous of them are Kungurskaya ice and Shulgan-Tash (Kapova). The Kungura Ice Cave stretches for 5.7 km, although only 1.5 km of them are accessible to tourists. On its territory there are about 50 grottoes, more than 60 lakes and many stalactites and stalagmites made of ice. There is always a subzero temperature here, so to visit it you need to dress appropriately. To enhance the visual effect, special lighting is used in the cave.
In the Kapova cave, scientists have discovered rock paintings that are more than 14 thousand years old. In total, about 200 works of ancient artists were found in its open spaces. In addition, you can visit the numerous halls, grottoes and galleries located on three levels, admire the underground lakes, in one of which the inattentive visitor risks swimming at the entrance.
Some of the sights of the Ural Mountains are best visited in winter. One of these places is located in the Zyuratkul National Park. it ice fountain, which arose thanks to geologists who once drilled a well in this place. Now a fountain of underground waters gushes out of it. V winter time it turns into an icicle bizarre shape reaching a height of 14 m.
Thermal springs of the Urals.
The Urals are rich and thermal springs, therefore, in order to undergo healing procedures, there is no need to fly abroad, it is enough to come to Tyumen. Local thermal springs are rich in trace elements useful for human health, and the water temperature in the spring ranges from +36 to +45 0 С, regardless of the season. Recreation centers have been built on these waters.
Ust-Kachka, Perm.
Not far from Perm there is a health-improving complex "Ust-Kachka", which is unique in terms of the composition of its mineral waters. V summer time here you can ride catamarans or boats. In winter, the services of vacationers are provided ski slopes, ice skating rinks and slides.
Waterfalls of the Urals.
For the Ural Mountains, waterfalls are not common, and it is all the more interesting to visit such a natural miracle. One of them is Plakun waterfall, located on the right bank of the Sylva River. Fresh water rushes down from a height of more than 7 m. Local residents and visitors consider this spring to be holy and gave it the name Ilyinsky.
There is also a man-made waterfall near Yekaterinburg, nicknamed "Roar" for the roar of water. Its waters fall down from a height of more than 5 m. On a hot summer day, it is pleasant to stand under its jets, cooling down and getting free hydromassage.
In the Perm Territory there is a unique place called Stone city... This name was given to him by tourists, although among the local population this miracle of nature is called "Devil's Settlement". The stones in this complex are arranged in such a way that the illusion of a real city with streets, squares and avenues is created. You can walk through its labyrinths for hours, and beginners can even get lost. Each stone has its own name, given for its resemblance to some animal. Some tourists climb the tops of the rocks to see the beauty of the green surrounding the City.
Ranges and cliffs of the Ural Mountains.
Many cliffs Ural ridge also have their own names, for example, Bear Stone, resembling from afar the gray back of a bear that flashed among the green trees. Climbers use a 100-meter steep cliff for their training. Unfortunately, it is gradually deteriorating. In the rock, archaeologists discovered a grotto in which there was a camp of ancient people.
Not far from Yekaterinburg in the Visim reserve there is a rock outcrop. An attentive eye will immediately discern in him the outlines of a person whose head is covered with a cap. He is called the Old Man Stone. If you climb to its top, you can admire the panorama of Nizhny Tagil.
Ural lakes.
Among the numerous lakes of the Ural Mountains, there is one that is not inferior in glory to Baikal. This is Lake Turgoyak, fed by radon sources. The water contains almost no mineral salts. Soft water has healing properties... People from all over Russia come here to improve their health.
If you appreciate the virgin beauty of mountain landscapes untouched by civilization, come to the Urals, to the Ural mountains: this region will surely give you a piece of its amazing atmosphere.
Basic moments
This mountain system itself, not only separating the two continents, but also being an officially delineated cordon between them, belongs to Europe: the border is usually drawn along the eastern foot of the mountains. Formed as a result of the collision of the Eurasian and African lithospheric plates, the Ural Mountains cover a vast territory. It includes the vastness of the Sverdlovsk, Orenburg and Tyumen regions, the Perm Territory, Bashkortostan and the Komi Republic, as well as the Aktobe and Kostanay regions of Kazakhstan.
In its height, not exceeding 1895 meters, the mountain system is significantly inferior to such giants as the Himalayas and the Pamirs. For example, the peaks of the polar Urals are average in level - 600-800 meters, not to mention the fact that they are also the narrowest in the width of the ridge. However, there is an undoubted plus in such geological characteristics: they remain accessible to humans. And the point here is not so much about scientific research, but about the tourist attractiveness of the places along which they run. The landscape of the Ural Mountains is truly unique. Here crystal clear mountain streams and rivers begin their run, growing into larger bodies of water. Such large rivers as the Ural, Kama, Pechora, Chusovaya and Belaya also flow here.
For tourists, a wide variety of recreational opportunities open up here: both for real extreme lovers and for beginners. And the Ural Mountains are also a true treasury of minerals. In addition to deposits of coal, natural gas and oil, mines are being developed here, in which copper, nickel, chromium, titanium, gold, silver, and platinum are mined. If we recall the tales of Pavel Bazhov, the Urals area is also rich in malachite. And also - emerald, diamond, crystal, amethyst, jasper and other precious stones.
The atmosphere of the Ural Mountains, regardless of whether you visit the Northern or Southern Urals, Subpolar or Middle - is indescribable. And their greatness, beauty, harmony and clean air charge with energy and positive, inspire and, of course, leave vivid impressions for the rest of your life.
History of the Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains have been known since ancient times. In sources that have survived to this day, they are associated with the Hyperborean and Riphean mountains. So, Ptolemy pointed out that this mountain system consists of the Rimnus mountains (this is the present Middle Urals), Noros (South Urals) and the northern part - the Hyperborean mountains proper. In the first written sources of the XI century AD, because of its great length, it was called nothing else than the "Earth belt".
In the first Russian chronicle "The Tale of Bygone Years", which refers to the same XI century, the mountains of the Urals were called by our compatriots Siberian, Belt or Big Stone. Entitled " Big Stone"They were also put on the first map of the Russian state, also known as the" Big Drawing ", published in the second half of the 16th century. Cartographers of those years depicted the Urals in the form of a mountain belt, from where many rivers originate.
There are many versions of the origin of the name of this mountain system. EK Hoffman, who developed the so-called Mansi version of this toponym, compares the name “Ural” with the Mansi word “ur”, which is translated as “mountain”. The second point of view, which is also very common, is the borrowing of the name from the Bashkir language. She, in the opinion of many scientists, seems to be the most convincing. After all, if you take the language, legends and traditions of this people - for example, the famous epic "Ural-Batyr" - it is easy to make sure that in them this toponym not only exists since ancient times, but is also supported from generation to generation.
Nature and climate
The natural landscape of the Ural Mountains is incredibly beautiful and multifaceted. Here you can not only look at the mountains themselves, but also go down into numerous caves, swim in the waters of local lakes, get a portion of thrills while rafting on rough rivers. Moreover, how exactly to travel, each tourist chooses for himself. Some people like independent hikes with a backpack on their shoulders, others prefer the more comfortable conditions of a sightseeing bus or the cabin of a personal car.
It differs in no less variety and animal world"Earth belt". The predominant position in the local fauna is occupied by forest animals, whose habitat is coniferous, deciduous or mixed forests. So, in coniferous forests squirrels live, the basis of the diet of which are spruce seeds, and in winter these cute animals with a fluffy tail feed on previously stored pine nuts and dried mushrooms. The marten is widespread in local forests, the existence of which is difficult to imagine without the already mentioned squirrel, for which this predator hunts.
But the real wealth of these places is a fur game, the fame of which extends far beyond the region, for example, the sable that lives in the forests of the Northern Urals. True, it differs from the dark Siberian sable in its less beautiful reddish skin. Uncontrolled hunting for a valuable fluffy animal is prohibited at the legislative level. Without this prohibition, it would probably have already been completely destroyed.
The taiga forests of the Ural Mountains are also home to wolf, bear and elk traditional for Russia. Roe deer are found in mixed forests. On the plains adjacent to mountain ranges, the hare and the fox feel at ease. We did not make a reservation: they live precisely on flat terrain, and the forest for them is just a shelter. And, of course, the crowns of trees are well inhabited by many species of birds.
As for the climate of the Ural Mountains, then geographical position plays an important role in this regard. In the north, this mountain system goes beyond the border of the Arctic Circle, however most of mountains is located in a temperate climatic zone. If you move from north to south along the perimeter of the mountain system, you can see how the temperature indicators gradually increase, which is especially noticeable in the summer. If in the north during the warm period of the year the thermometer shows from +10 to +12 degrees, then in the south - from 20 to 22 degrees above zero. However, in winter, the temperature difference between north and south is not so dramatic. Average monthly temperature January in the north is 20 degrees with a minus sign, in the south 16-18 degrees below zero.
Air masses moving from Atlantic Ocean, also has a noticeable effect on the climate of the Urals. And although the air becomes less humid as atmospheric currents move from the west towards the Urals, it cannot be called 100% dry either. As a result, more precipitation - 600-800 millimeters per year - falls on the western slope, while on the eastern this figure varies within 400-500 mm. But the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains in winter fall under the power of the powerful Siberian anticyclone, while in the south, in the cold season, cloudy and cold weather sets in.
Such a factor as the relief of the mountain system also has a tangible effect on the fluctuations of the local climate. As you climb the mountain, you will feel that the weather is getting harsher. Different temperatures are felt even on different slopes, including those located in the neighborhood. Different areas of the Ural Mountains are characterized by an unequal amount of precipitation.
Sights of the Ural Mountains
One of the most famous protected areas of the Ural Mountains is the Olenyi Ruchyi park, located in Sverdlovsk region... Curious tourists, especially interested in ancient history, make a "pilgrimage" to the Pisanitsa rock located here, on the surface of which drawings made by ancient artists are applied. Caves and the Great Gap are of great interest. Olenyi Ruchyi has a fairly well-developed tourist infrastructure: there are special trails in the park, there are observation platforms, not to mention places for recreation. There are also cable cars.
If you are familiar with the work of the writer Pavel Bazhov, his famous "Malachite Box", then you will certainly be interested in visiting natural park"Bazhovskie places". The opportunities for good rest and relaxation are simply magnificent here. You can go for walks, as well as cycling and horseback riding. Passing along specially designed and thoughtful routes, you will take in the picturesque landscapes, you will be able to climb the Markov Kamen mountain and visit the Talkov Kamen lake. Extremists usually flock here in the summer to go kayaking and kayaking down mountain rivers. Travelers come here in winter as well, enjoying snowmobiling.
If you appreciate the natural beauty of semi-precious stones - just natural, not subject to processing - be sure to visit the Rezhevskaya reserve, which combines deposits of not only precious, but also semi-precious and ornamental stones. It is forbidden to travel to the places of extraction on your own - you must be accompanied by an employee of the reserve, but this in no way affects the impressions of what you see. The Rezhevsky river runs through the territory of Rezhevsky, it was formed as a result of the confluence of Bolshoy Sapa and Ayati - rivers originating in the Ural mountains. The Shaitan-stone, popular among travelers, is located on the right bank of the Rezhi. The Urals consider this stone to be the focus of mystical natural forces that help in various life situations. One may or may not believe in it, but the flow of tourists who come to the stone with various requests to the higher powers does not dry up.
Of course, the Ural attracts with a magnet lovers of extreme tourism, who gladly visit its caves, of which there are a huge number. The most famous are Shulgan-Tash, or Kapova, and the Kungur Ice Cave. The length of the latter is almost 6 km, of which only one and a half kilometers are accessible to tourists. On the territory of the Kungura ice cave there are 50 grottoes, over 60 lakes and countless stalactites and stalagmites. The temperature is always below freezing in the cave, so dress like winter walk... The visual effect of the splendor of its interior decoration is enhanced by special lighting. But in the Kapova cave, researchers discovered rock paintings, the age of which is estimated at 14 thousand years or more. About 200 works of ancient masters of the brush have become the property of our time, although there were probably more of them. Travelers can also admire the underground lakes and visit the grottoes, galleries and numerous halls located on three levels.
If the caves of the Ural Mountains create a winter atmosphere at any time of the year, then it is better to visit some sights in winter. One of them is the ice fountain, which is located in national park"Zyuratkul" and arose thanks to the efforts of geologists who drilled a well in this place. Moreover, this is not just a fountain in our usual "urban" sense, but a fountain of underground waters. With the onset of winter, it freezes and turns into a voluminous icicle of a bizarre shape, impressive also with its 14-meter height.
Many Russians, in order to improve their health, go to foreign thermal springs, for example, to the Czech Karlovy Vary or the Gellert Baths in Budapest. But why rush beyond the cordon, if our native Ural is also rich in thermal springs? To undergo a full course of healing procedures, it is enough to come to Tyumen. The hot springs here are rich in trace elements useful for human health, and the water temperature in them ranges from +36 to +45 degrees Celsius, depending on the season. We add that modern recreation centers have been built on these springs. Mineral waters are treated in wellness complex"Ust-Kachka", located not far from Perm and unique chemical composition their waters. Summer recovery here can be combined with boating and catamarans, in winter there are ice slides, skating rinks and full-fledged ski slopes.
Despite the fact that waterfalls are not so typical for the Ural Mountains, they are there and attract the attention of tourists. Among them is the Plakun waterfall, located on the right bank of the Sylva River. He overthrows fresh water from a height exceeding 7 m. Its other name is Ilyinsky, it was given by local residents and visitors who consider this source to be holy. There is also a waterfall near Yekaterinburg, named for its roaring "temper" Grokhotun. Its peculiarity is that it is man-made. He throws his waters down from a height of more than 5 meters. When the summer heat sets in, visitors are happy to step under its jets, cooling down and getting hydromassage, and completely free of charge.
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Major cities of the Urals
The millionth Yekaterinburg, the administrative center of the Sverdlovsk region, is called the capital of the Urals. It is, unofficially, the third capital of Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg and the third capital of Russian rock. It is a large industrial metropolis that is especially charming in winter. He generously falls asleep with snow, under the cover of which he resembles a giant who fell asleep in a deep sleep, and you never know exactly when he will wake up. But when you get enough sleep, do not hesitate, it will definitely unfold at its full might.
Yekaterinburg usually makes a strong impression on its guests - first of all, with many architectural sights. Among them are the famous Church on the Blood, erected on the site of the execution of the last Russian emperor and his family, the Sverdlovsk rock club, the building of the former District Court, museums of various subjects and even unusual monument... an ordinary computer keyboard. The capital of the Urals is also famous for its shortest metro in the world, entered in the Guinness Book of Records: there are only 9 km of 7 stations.
Chelyabinsk and Nizhny Tagil also gained wide popularity in Russia, and above all thanks to the popular comedy show "Our Russia". The characters of the show, loved by the audience, of course, are fictional, but tourists are still interested in where to find Ivan Dulin, the world's first milling machine of non-traditional sexual orientation, and Vovan and Gena, unlucky and drinking-loving Russian tourists who constantly find themselves in frankly tragicomic situations. One of the business cards of Chelyabinsk are two monuments: Love, made in the form of an iron tree, and Lefty with a shod flea. The panorama of local factories located above the Miass River is also impressive in the city. But in the Nizhny Tagil Museum of Fine Arts, you can see a painting by Raphael - the only one in our country that can be found outside the Hermitage.
Another Ural city that has gained fame thanks to television is Perm. It is here that "real boys" live, who have become heroes of the series of the same name. Perm claims to be the next cultural capital Russia, and this idea is being actively lobbied by designer Artemy Lebedev, who is working on the appearance of the city, and gallery owner Marat Gelman, who specializes in contemporary art.
Orenburg, which is called the land of endless steppes, is also a real historical treasure of the Urals and all of Russia. At one time, he survived the siege of the troops of Yemelyan Pugachev, its streets and walls remember the visits of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, Taras Grigorievich Shevchenko and the wedding of the first cosmonaut of the Earth Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin.
In Ufa - another Ural city - there is a symbolic sign "Zero kilometer". The local post office is the very point from which the distance to other points on our planet is measured. Another famous landmark of the capital of Bashkortostan is the Ufa bronze sign, which is a disc with a one and a half meter diameter and weighing a whole ton. And in this city - at least that's what they say locals- is the highest on the European continent equestrian statue... This is a monument to Salavat Yulaev, who is also called the Bashkir Bronze Horseman. The horse on which this associate of Emelyan Pugachev sits rises above the Belaya River.
Ski resorts of the Urals
The most important ski resorts in the Urals are concentrated in three regions of our country: Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions and also in Bashkortostan. Zavyalikha, Bannoe and Abzakovo are the most famous of them. The first one is located near the town of Trekhgorny, the last two - near Magnitogorsk. According to the results of the competition, which is held within the framework of the International Congress of the Alpine Ski Industry, Abzakovo was recognized as the best ski resort in the Russian Federation in the 2005-2006 season.
A whole scattering ski resorts concentrated in the regions of the Middle and South Urals... Thrill-seekers and just curious tourists who want to try themselves in such an "adrenaline" sport as alpine skiing come here almost all year round. Travelers will find good trails for skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding.
In addition to alpine skiing, descents along mountain rivers are very popular among travelers. Fans of such rafting, which also increase the level of adrenaline, go to Miass, Magnitogorsk, Asha or Kropchayevo for thrills. True, you won't be able to get to your destination quickly, since you will have to travel by train or by car.
The holiday season in the Urals lasts on average from October-November to April. During this period, another popular pastime was snowmobiling and quad biking. In Zavyalikh, which has become one of the most popular tourist spots, a special trampoline was even installed. Experienced athletes practice complex elements and tricks on it.
How to get there
Getting to all the major Ural cities will not be difficult, so the region of this majestic mountain system is one of the most convenient for domestic tourists. The flight from Moscow will take only three hours, and if you prefer to travel by train, then the journey along railroad will take a little more than a day.
The main Ural city, as we have already said, is Yekaterinburg, located in the Middle Urals. Due to the fact that the Ural Mountains themselves are not high, it was possible to lay several transport routes leading to Siberia from Central Russia. In particular, on the territory of this region you can travel along the famous railway artery - the Transsib.
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Mount Narodnaya is the most high point Ural Mountains. Its height is 1895 meters. This geographical fact was established relatively recently. Due to the inaccessibility of the Subpolar region, few scientific expeditions were made to Mount Narodnaya.
V different times The highest peaks of the Stone Belt of Eurasia were called the mountains: Sablyu (1497 meters), Telpos-Iz (1617 meters), Manaraga (1660 meters). In 1924-1928, the Severouralsk complex expedition worked here under the leadership of B.N. Gorodkov. One of her detachments, led by A.N. Alyoshkov, in 1927, for the first time went to the upper reaches of the Národa River. Having investigated the height of the mountain using scientific methods already available at that time, they determined its height at 1870 meters (at present, it is measured more precisely - 1895 meters).
It was Alyoshkov who gave it the name, and on which syllable the emphasis should fall in it, he did not document anywhere. Disputes over stress continued until the publication of a textbook for pedagogical universities by F.N. Malkova and N.A. Gvozdetsky in 1963, in which the emphasis was on the first syllable. Since then, this option is considered correct, formed from the name of the river starting at the foot of the peak. Although, according to Gorodkov, who spoke out after the death of Alyoshkov, she was named in honor of the Russian people, as was customary at that time.
The Ural ridges were formed in the Paleozoic era during the Hercynian folding, later they experienced renewal, and their crystalline rocks came to the surface. They are composed of metamorphic, sedimentary and volcanic rocks, are very rich in various minerals and rocks... They form flat-topped ridges with gentle stepped western and steep steep eastern slopes.
Národnaya (Mansiysk “Naroda-Iz”) on the map of the Urals is part of the Research Ridge Subpolar Urals, on the border of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug and the Komi Republic, its coordinates are 65 ° N, 60 ° E. It consists of metamorphic schists and ancient quartzites. Its top is rounded and double-headed, and the slopes of the mountain are covered with natural depressions - carats filled with water, glaciers, snowfields, rocky outcrops, mountain tundra, stone breaks.
Since the time when Narodnaya became a place of pilgrimage for tourists, objects such as "Vasya was here" appeared here - a bust of Lenin, tablets, memorial signs, a pyramid in which arrivals leave their notes, a worship cross with the words "Save and save" written on it, installed on a saddle between two mountain peaks in 1998. The eastern slope of the peak, like the entire Urals, is steep and impassable for tourists. The ascent is carried out along the western slope, which is complicated by karas, and along the more convenient northern one.
The peaks offer views of the surrounding highest peaks Subpolar Urals - Saber, Manaraga, etc. The harsh climate of the Subpolar region, which for so long did not allow getting to these highest peaks of the Stone Belt of Russia, forms here a diverse and rich animal and vegetable world... Here you can find coniferous and mixed forests, subalpine and alpine meadows, alpine and arctic tundra. In the warm season, numerous mosquitoes, gadflies, horseflies and smaller blood-sucking insects - biting midges, midges appear here.
Dwarf birches, blueberries, wild rosemary, blueberries, shorty larch are replaced by grasses in the height of a person, which is occasionally pink radiola. Of the animals, there are many inhabitants of the tundra - polar foxes, deer, partridges, wolves. There are badgers, bears, chipmunks. There are only two types of grayling in mountain rivers. In the lower reaches of the mountains, river fish are somewhat more abundant.
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Ancient Ural Mountains separating Asia and Europe. The mountains stretch from the far north to the borders with Kazakhstan, from the polar Tundra to the arid steppes. These unique places extremely rich in natural, archaeological, historical and cultural attractions.
There is an opinion that it is the Urals that are the ancestral home of the ancient race of the Aryans. with unique knowledge. Many adventurers flock to these lands in the hope of getting closer to unraveling the secrets of ancient civilizations. One of the most attractive places for explorers is the mysterious ancient city.
There are many places in the Urals that are of great interest to researchers of the paranormal. One of these places is a twenty-kilometer-long stone ridge consisting of three ridges. Translated from the language of the ancient Bashkir tribes that have long inhabited these lands, "Taganai" means "a support for the moon." A huge number of legends, legends, stories about amazing events are associated with this place.
They say that in Taganai, locals and tourists have repeatedly found footprints of Bigfoot, saw ghosts and UFO landings, came into contact with the Higher Intelligence and fell into a loop in time. Who knows how true such stories are.
There is no doubt that Taganay really is anomalous zone, and this is confirmed by generally accepted facts: inexplicable failures in the work of any equipment constantly occur in these parts, ball lightning often forms over the mountains, and absolutely healthy people are visited by strange visions.
One more incredible place- the Man-Pupu-Ner plateau, nicknamed the "Ural Stonehenge". According to local legend, huge stone pillars located on the plateau are petrified giants.
The height of the largest of the seven stone giants is 80 meters.
Everyone who has managed to visit this ancient sacred place feels its powerful positive energy: all worries and gloomy thoughts disappear, a feeling of lightness and causeless joy appears.
The island of Vera, which is located on Lake Turgoyak, is also considered a mystical "place of power".
Panorama of the Urals
Many religious pilgrims from all over Russia are attracted by the Ural temples and monasteries. Of particular interest not only among believers, but also among everyone who is interested in the history of the country, is the Yekaterinburg Church on Blood. This is not only a functioning temple, but also museum complex dedicated to the life of the royal family of the Romanovs - it was in these places that the life of the last emperor of Russia ended.
Excursions are also conducted to the place of the last refuge of the imperial family, known as "Ganina Yama". At present, a memorial temple complex has been erected on the site of the mine where the bodies were dumped.
Traditionally, the Urals are very popular with outdoor enthusiasts. All kinds of trekking, rafting, horseback riding, motorcycle and bicycle tours - this is just a small list of entertainment offered to tourists.
And in winter, traditional sledding, downhill skiing and snowboarding along the ski slopes are added.
Very popular combined tours combining leisure with cognitive and educational programs. One of the most popular such routes is a hike in the footsteps of Diaghilev's expedition.
In recent years, new fascinating routes associated with the fall of the Chelyabinsk meteorite. Tourists are invited to make a trip to Lake Chebarkul - the place where the meteorite fell, visit the local museum of local lore, and talk with eyewitnesses.
The Ural Mountains are a real paradise for speleologists. The most interesting caves in the region are: Divya, Ignatievskaya, Kungurskaya, Kapovaya caves, as well as the Sikiyaz-Tamak cave complex.
Panorama of the Urals
Inveterate extreme lovers prefer to travel through the most difficult region in terms of tourism - the Polar Urals. In the winter months, the air temperature in these places drops below -50 °. There are very few warm days in the year, mostly in July. The sun does not set over the horizon all day long this month. Complex climatic conditions offset by the fantastic beauty of nature. Unapproachable Mountain peaks, glaciers and picturesque lakes, waterfalls and rocky canyons can impress even many experienced travelers.
Routes along the Usa and Shchuchya rivers are very popular with tourists. It is believed that only qualified water workers are able to pass the most difficult rapids on these mountain rivers.
Recently, gastronomic and ethnographic tourism has become fashionable. One of best places where you can get to know more about the culture and life of the Urals people, enjoy traditional dishes of local cuisine, - the museum of wooden Russian architecture in Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha.
In any case, a trip to the Urals is a wonderful opportunity to escape from everyday problems and worries, to find yourself in the unreal, fabulous wonderful world, touch the origins of national spirituality and culture.
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Ural mountains. Beauty is closer than you think.
The Ural Mountains are mountain system located between the West Siberian and East European plains, and represent a kind of border separating Europe from Asia. They were formed by the collision of the African and Eurasian lithospheric plates, as a result of which one of them literally crushed the other. From the point of view of geologists, these mountains have arisen in a complex way, as they consist of rocks of different ages and types.
With a length of more than 2000 km, the Ural Mountains form the Southern, Northern, Subpolar, Polar and Middle Urals. Because of this length, they were called the Earth Belt even in the first mentions of the 11th century. Everywhere there you can see crystal clear mountain streams and rivers, which then pour into larger bodies of water. From big rivers the following flows there: Kama, Ural, Belaya, Chusovaya and Pechora.
The height of the Ural Mountains does not exceed 1895 meters. So, it is the average level (600-800 m) and the narrowest in the width of the ridge. This part is characterized by peaked and sharp forms with steep slopes and deep valleys. The highest rise (1500 m) is the Pai-Er peak.
The circumpolar zone expands slightly and is considered the highest part ridge. The following peaks are located here: Mount Narodnaya (1894 m), which is the highest, Karpinsky (1795 m), Sablya (1425 m) and many other Ural mountains, the average rise of which ranges from 1300 to 1400 meters.
They are also characterized by sharp landforms and large valleys. This part is notable for the fact that there are several glaciers here, the largest of them stretching almost 1 km in length.
In the northern part, the Ural Mountains, whose height does not exceed 600 meters, are characterized by smooth and rounded shapes. Some of them, made of crystalline rocks, take on funny shapes under the influence of rain and wind. Closer to the south, they become even lower, and in the middle part they take the form of a gentle arc, where the most significant mark (886 m) is occupied by the Kachkanar peak. The relief here is smoothed and more flat.
In the southern zone, the Ural Mountains rise markedly, forming many parallel ridges. Of the highest points, one can note (1638 m) Yamantau and (1586 m) Iremel, the rest are slightly lower (Bolshoi Sholom, Nurgush, etc.).
In the Urals, in addition to beautiful mountains and caves have a very picturesque, varied nature, as well as many other attractions. And that is why it is so attractive to many tourists. Here you can choose routes for people of different skill levels - both for beginners and for amateurs. extreme travel... In addition to all other advantages, the Ural Mountains are a storehouse of minerals, which include the following: ores of copper, chromium, nickel, titanium; placers of gold, platinum, silver; deposits of coal, gas, oil; precious malachite, diamonds, yamsha, crystal, amethyst, etc.).
As they say, better than mountains there can only be mountains. And this is true, because their indescribable atmosphere, beauty, harmony, greatness and clean air inspire and charge with positive, energy and bright impressions for a long time.
