Mount Medvezhiy Lob (also known as Arapova Mountain) is the highest point of the Volga-Ural interfluve, located on the Obshchiy Syrt hill with an absolute height of 405 meters above sea level. This shihan hill is typical of the pre-Ural syrts and is characterized by various natural features. On the northern slopes of Bear's forehead there are birc
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The Alley of Heroes in the Sharlyk district of the Orenburg region is a symbol of the memory of ten Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, as well as three Heroes of Socialist Labor. This memorial complex was opened on May 8, 2011 with the support of Governor Yu. Berg. Description of the complex In the center of the composition there is a ste
Lake Razval, located in the resort town of Sol-Iletsk in the Orenburg region, is a famous salt lake. It is part of a local group of lakes and stands out for its size and high salinity compared to other bodies of water in the surrounding area. The average depth of the lake is about 10 meters, and the greatest reaches 22 meters. Currently, Lake Razv
The Vvedensky Cathedral in Orenburg has a long history, dating back to its foundation in 1758 upon the petition of Governor Nepluyev. The cathedral was built on a high bank of the Ural River, making it visible from afar and accessible to local residents and visitors. The architectural appearance of the cathedral, executed in the Baroque style, was
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The Pokrovskie Chalky Mountains represent a unique natural landmark in the Orenburg region, possessing significant historical, geological, and botanical value. Located in the Akbulak district, these mountains consist of chalky limestone formations dating back to the Maastrichtian age of the Cretaceous period. Their layers are enriched with well-pr
На южной оконечности хребта Карамурунтау близ села Кондуровка в крутом обрыве Нос-горы на правобережье реки Сакмары находится разрез-стратотип одного из ярусов перми. В 1874 г. он изучался академиком А.П. Карпинским, который первый назвал этот разрез сакмарским. А в 1936 г. палеонтолог В.Е. Руженцев на основе тщательного изучения ископаемой фауны о
The Europe-Asia cable car has become one of the main attractions of the city of Orenburg since its opening in 2006. It received its name because of its route, which passes through the geographical border between Europe and Asia, as symbolized by the Europe-Asia stele. Located between the Belovka district and the Zauralnaya Roshcha park, the cable c
The Kazan Cathedral in Orenburg was an important cultural and architectural symbol of the city, built in the neo-Byzantine style in 1888-1894. The temple served as the cathedral of the Orenburg diocese and was one of the main objects of the city. The cathedral was a magnificent structure with a prominent dome in the middle and four bell towers. In
The Pigeon Grotto, located on the Kyzladyr Karst Field, is certainly one of the most famous sinkholes in the region. Like many other sinkholes in the karst field, the Pigeon Grotto is formed under the influence of rainwater, frost and various geological processes. Inside the Pigeon Grotto sinkhole there is a small lake, probably fed by groundwater
Located near a park in Orsk, the abandoned Spider Cottage is a two-story building that has become one of many abandoned properties in this city. On the ground floor of the cottage there is a swimming pool, which is of interest to many, because it is because of it that it is assumed that the owners of the building intended to build a swimming pool s
The pedestrian bridge over the Ural River is a unique symbol of our city of Orenburg. On the bridge there is a stele "Europe Asia" (see stele Europe-Asia), which divides the city into 2 corresponding parts (approximately in the middle of the Ural River). On the European side of the city, in front of the entrance to the embankment there is a monumen
The children's railway in the city of Orenburg is one of the main attractions and the calling card of the city. The length of this railway is 6 kilometers, laid along the coastline of the Ural River. There are three stationary stops on the children's railway route: Komsomolskaya station (Ural embankment), Kirovskaya station and Dubki station (loca
Ириклинская ГЭС - это гидроэлектростанция, расположенная на реке Урал в Оренбургской области, недалеко от посёлка Ириклинский. Эта станция является крупнейшей гидроэлектростанцией на Урале и принадлежит ПАО «Интер РАО». Ириклинская ГЭС входит в комплекс со строящейся Ириклинской ГРЭС. По своей конструкции Ириклинская ГЭС представляет собой среднен
The Orenburg State Nature Reserve represents a significant natural and cultural heritage of the Orenburg region. It consists of five unique areas, each of which is characterized by its natural beauty and unique landscapes: “Talovskaya steppe”, “Burtinskaya steppe”, “Aituarskaya steppe”, “Ashchisayskaya steppe” and “Pre-Ural steppe”. The total area
The monument "Orenburgers - Heroes of the First World War" was opened in 2014, in honor of the centenary of the beginning of the First World War. It is a six-meter granite stele with a mosaic icon of St. George the Victorious and is dedicated to all Orenburg soldiers, Cossacks, officers and generals who participated in this war. The monument is lo
The Museum of the History of Orenburg is a significant cultural center that represents the rich local history heritage of the city and its environs. Located in a historic building of the 19th century, the museum has become a symbol of the preservation and transmission of historical memory. The main exhibition of the museum presents a wide range of
Старейший памятник Оренбурга. Постройка датируется 1750 годом. Эти стены пережили бунты, революции и войны трёх столетий. Здание Михайловских казарм XVIII века — практически ровесник Оренбурга. Эти стены помнят и восстание Пугачёва, и гражданскую войну. До недавнего времени здесь были армейские казармы, но военную часть сократили. Разрушенный истор
The site of the accident of the Soyuz-1 descent spacecraft in which the ship's commander, Vladimir Mikhailovich Komarov, died. The Soyuz-1 descent module crashed on April 23, 1967, while returning to Earth due to a failure of the parachute system. This was the first test flight of the Soyuz-1 spacecraft with a person on board. Accident of the
The "American" Hotel in Orenburg was one of the outstanding establishments of its time, built in 1901 by the Khuzainov brothers, particularly known for its unusual eclectic style. Rooms in this hotel cost from 1 ruble 50 kopecks, which was more expensive than in most other hotels in the city. The "American" Hotel was a popular venue, and various en
The Saraktash district of the Orenburg region is rich in springs that have a significant impact on the hydrological regime of rivers, lakes and ponds. The source of water has traditionally served as the main motive for human settlement of the area. In most settlements of the Saraktash region you can find at least one natural spring. To date, more t
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