While flying on the Li-2 plane on March 2, 1943, the weather suddenly changed: the Orenburg sky became cloudy and a snowstorm began. In conditions of poor visibility and difficult atmospheric conditions, the crew began to encounter unforeseen difficulties. Unable to reach the planned airfield in Orenburg, the pilots decided to make an emergency lan
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Combat Mountain is a unique natural object associated with the emergence of salt layers to the surface. It is a pronounced salt dome in the form of a ring ridge with a diameter of about 740 meters and a relative height of up to 70 meters. It is located approximately 8 kilometers north of the resort town of Sol-Iletsk. The mountain was formed due t
Lake Shalkar-Ega-Kara, located in the east of the Svetlinsky district of the Orenburg region, is the largest body of water in the region. It has the shape of an almost perfect circle, with a diameter of about 11 kilometers and a coastline of almost 96 kilometers. The area of the lake is slightly more than 9 thousand hectares, while its average dept
One of the main attractions of the village of Black Spur in the Orenburg region is the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. The construction of the temple was completed in 1996, and since then it has become a place of worship for many parishioners. Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin, a political figure and adviser to the Pres
Mount Hedgehog is a hill about 250 meters high, which received its funny name due to its resemblance to the body of a hedgehog, whose muzzle is turned directly into the sea. Covered with dense forest, the mountain gives the appearance of hedgehog "needles", which makes the climb to the very top difficult. However, at an altitude of 67 meters there
Cold Gap is an amazing place that probably got its name due to the cool and clear water that is pleasant for travelers even on the hottest days. Located near the Krasnodar-Dzhubga highway, just a few kilometers from the resort town of Goryachiy Klyuch, this gap attracts tourists with its natural beauty and mystery. The journey to the Cold Gap begi
Tenginki waterfalls are a natural miracle located in the settlement of the same name near the village of Lermontovo in the Krasnodar Territory. These waterfalls are one of the key attractions of the region due to their beauty and mystery. Getting to Tenginki waterfalls is easy and convenient. From the village of Lermontovo to Tenginka it is approx
Polkovnichiy waterfalls, located 16 kilometers from the village of Dzhubga in the area of the village of Polkovnichiy, are a unique natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists with their beauty and accessibility. ### History and location The village of Polkovnichy received its name in honor of Colonel P.D. Babich, who passed through these plac
Gebius Falls are on the list of the most popular attractions in Gelendzhik due to their natural beauty and convenient location. Gebius waterfalls are located 60 km from Gelendzhik, east of the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka. This attraction is located on the border of Greater Gelendzhik and the Tuapse region, which makes it accessible to residents of
Phanagoria, located on the territory of the Asian Bosporus, impresses with its large historical necropolis, surrounding the city on three sides. This necropolis, which is the largest in the region, is divided into three main parts: Eastern, Western and Southern. The eastern part begins at the city walls and extends along the coast of the Taman Bay
The mud volcano Akhtanizovskaya Sopka, or Akhtanizovskaya vomit, is a unique natural phenomenon that attracts the attention of tourists and scientists. Its peculiarity is the presence of a cone of bluish clay at the top, which periodically spews mud flows and gases. The name of the volcano comes from the name of the Akhtanizovskaya station and the
A spring near the village of Vyazovka in the Orenburg region is a valuable source of clean drinking water. It was founded by Father Victor, bishop of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. In 2014, thanks to the regional environmental program and the efforts of OJSC Gazprom, the spring was improved and updated. The work include
The monument to the fallen Heroes, erected in the once existing village of Kopansky, Akbulak district, Orenburg region, stands as a mute testimony to the courage and sacrifice of Soviet soldiers who fought during the Great Patriotic War. Today the village of Kopansky no longer exists, its name has been erased from maps, and its houses have been des
An ancient industrial building of the 18th-20th centuries, which is a metallurgical enterprise in the Southern Urals for copper smelting. The Preobrazhensky Copper Smelter is also called the Zilairsky Plant. The copper smelting enterprise was founded by the merchant I.B. Tverdyshev, who later took his son-in-law, I.S., into the share. Myasnikov. Cu
Goat rocks, located on the five-domed mountain Beshtau, are one of the main attractions of the Kavminvod. Although these are not peaks in the usual sense, but rather a mountain range with steep slopes and sharp ledges, they attract tourists for their ruggedness and beauty. The name of the rocks comes from the fact that only goats are able to climb
The Assumption of the Second Athos Beshtaugorsky Monastery is a male monastery located in the vicinity of the city of Lermontov, Stavropol Territory, in the territory of the 55th quarter of the Mashuk forestry, on the road of the Beshtau ring at the foot of Mount Beshtau. It was founded by monks who came to the Caucasus from Holy Mount Athos, on th
Arkhyz is a unique place full of amazing sights that will capture the imagination. One of these amazing places is the Lake of Love, or as it is also called, Suuk-Dzhyurek-Kol, which translates as “cold heart”. Its unusual shape, reminiscent of a heart, attracts couples of lovers from different parts of the world. Lake of Love is located on the Mor
The Savran cable car, built in 2014, is one of the tourist attractions of Adygea. It is located at the entrance to the village of Dakhovskaya, at the turn of the road to the Lago-Naki plateau. The cable car leads through a forest clearing on the mountainside to the top of the rocky Una-Koz ridge, from where picturesque mountain landscapes open up.
The Cave of Desires, located on a rocky cliff of the Una-Koz ridge near the village of Dakhovskaya, is one of the most popular attractions in the area, accessible via the Savranskaya (Dakhovskaya) cable car. This through grotto with a spacious cave hall several meters high offers stunning views of the Belaya River valley and the Khadzhokh Canyon.
Emir waterfall is the lowest in the river system of the Djily-Su tract. It is formed by the Karakaya-Su River, which meanders through the mountain slopes before flowing into the Emir Falls. This waterfall is low, only about seven and a half meters, which makes it less impressive compared to its neighbors: Kyzyl-Su, Sultan and Karakaya-Su. However,
The Dzivgis rock (cave, pre-cave) fortress (in the Ossetian language - Dzyvgyisy gænakh) is a complex of defensive structures of varying degrees of preservation, located in the almost empty North Ossetian village of Dzivgis. The complex consists of six caves of various sizes, to which stone fortifications are attached. In total, six pre-cave reside
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