The Pustoshkin water mill is located in the village of Abashevo, Khvorostyansky District, Samara Region. It was built at the end of the 19th century according to the design of a German engineer. The exact date of construction is unknown, but the first mention of the mill is found in the list of populated areas of the Samara province for 1889, publi
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Mount Steklyannaya is a gently sloping hill with an absolute height of 215.2 m, located 6 km southwest of the village of Panika. This geological natural monument of regional significance attracts attention with its unique deposits and rich historical context. Geological description On the northern slope of the hill, on the northeastern side o
The salt tract Tuzlukkol (or it is also called Tuzlukkol mud) is located 9.5 km southwest of the village of Burlyksky in the Belyaevsky district, Orenburg region. It is a hydrogeological and balneological natural monument with an area of 21.9 hectares, famous for its mineral mud and unique water sources. Geological and hydrogeological descri
Mount Akhun is the highest peak in Sochi, reaching 663 meters above sea level. Situated in close proximity to the Black Sea, the mountain is a picturesque natural site with many unique features. At the top of the mountain stands an observation tower, built by order of Joseph Stalin in 1936. The tower is made of local limestone in the Romanesqu
The monument to Salavat Yulaev, made by sculptor Soslanbek Tavasiev, is located in Ufa on the high bank of the Belaya River. This outstanding work of art, dedicated to the national hero of Bashkortostan, has become the calling card of the city and the republic. History of creation The monument was unveiled on November 17, 1967. Sculptor Sosl
Lenin Park, formerly known as Ushakovsky Park, is located in Ufa and is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. It is a landscape monument and an urban planning monument. The park was founded in 1867-1872 on the initiative of Ufa Governor Sergei Petrovich Ushakov. Before that, the area was an overgrown clearing where livestock grazed. U
The Srednyaya Kargalka is a river in Russia, flowing through the Sakmara and Orenburg districts of the Orenburg region. Its length is 50 km, and the area of the drainage basin is 334 km². The river originates in the steppe between the villages of Novodmitrievka and Belousovka. It flows initially to the east, then in Belousovka it turns to the so
Kargalinsky Waterfall, located on the Srednyaya Kargalka River near Orenburg, is a unique natural phenomenon for a flat area. This waterfall is formed when the river flows through the steppe and tears out rapids from the red sandstone, creating an impressive sight. Time of visit The waterfalls are most full-flowing and impressive in spring o
The Kinzelskoye Reservoir is a unique man-made structure located in the Orenburg Region. This is a place where nature comes to life, where you can enjoy the endless expanse of water, watch seagulls and herons standing like green walls of cattails and listen to the splash of water. History of creation The Kinzelskoye Reservoir arose thanks to
The Church of the Archangel Michael in the village of Oktyabrskoye in the Orenburg region, also known as the Ural Palestine or Little Jerusalem, is a significant religious and architectural monument. The church was built in 1888 and consecrated on October 15, 1900 in honor of the Archangel Michael, becoming the patronal feast of the village. Before
База отдыха "Теремок" находится в селе Украинка Оренбургской области, на берегу слияния рек Сакмары и Чебеньки, в 54 км от Оренбурга. В окружении пойменных лесов и чистых вод, это место предлагает отличные условия для отдыха на природе. База развивается, расширяет спектр услуг, проводит ремонты и реконструкции, привлекая постоянных гостей. На базе
The Palec Rock, located 2.8 km northeast of the village of Ramazanovo, is a geological natural monument. The rock, resembling a rounded tower, is composed of rocks rare for the region - breccia from limestone fragments. Due to the significant content of hematite, the rock has a cherry color. Serpentinites are also occasionally found in limestone fr
Lake Malakhovo, also known as Malashka, is located 0.8 km northwest of the industrial site of the Sakmara Thermal Power Plant in Orenburg. It is a floodplain reservoir of the Sakmara River, an oxbow type, with an area of 31.45 hectares. The predominant depths vary from 1.0 to 5.0 meters, the width of the lake is from 50 to 150 meters, and the len
The Church of the Holy Archangel Michael is located in the village of Sharlyk in the Orenburg Region. In 1888, a new three-altar church was founded on the site of the old wooden church. It was solemnly consecrated in several stages: the main altar in honor of the Holy Archangel Michael on October 13, 1896, the right altar in honor of St. Nicholas t
The mass grave of the Red Cossacks executed by the White Cossacks in 1918 is a regional monument in the Orenburg Region. The decision to place this monument under state protection was made by the Executive Committee of the Orenburg Regional Council of People's Deputies on May 13, 1987 (decision No. 179). On May 25, 1918, a flying officer detachmen
The museum-estate, opened on October 1, 2019, is a unique place that tells about the life of the German population of the Orenburg region and the history of the village at later stages. The museum has a diverse collection, including furniture, books, equipment, tools, utensils, dishes, women's handicrafts, clothes, shoes, musical instruments, toys
In December 2015, the Orsk solar power plant named after A.A. Vlaznev was put into operation in the Orenburg region. At the time of launch, the plant's capacity was 25 megawatts, and the project was implemented by the T Plus Group. During the first two years of operation, the Orsk solar power plant produced 72.6 million kilowatt-hours of energy, wh
Памятник природы, находящийся на Черновском (Димитровском) водохранилище (Оренбургская область, Илекский района). Достопримечательность представляет с собой высокий обрыв (максимальная высота около 18 метров), цвет пород которого состоит из ярко выраженных красного и бурого цветов. Основная порода, которой обусловлены отложения, - песчаник. Такая п
Уже не действующий и заброшенный детский оздоровительный лагерь "Восток-6", расположенный в пригороде города Оренбурга, рядом с другими действующими детскими лагерями. Заброшенный лагерь "Восток-6" входит в группу детских лагерей Оренбурга, которые называются "Дубки". Все детские оздоровительные лагеря расположены в лесной зоне, недалеко от реки Ур
The holy spring in the Sharlyk district of the Orenburg region is known for its clean drinking water and an interesting legend about its origin. Located just 7 km south of Sharlyk, next to the road to the village of Aleksandrovka, the spring got its name thanks to a legend according to which lightning struck the stones during a thunderstorm, openin
The Chesnokovsky chalk mountains in the Perevolotsky district of the Orenburg region are hilly terrain, distinguished by the whiteness of real writing chalk, which is exposed here on the surface. These mountains extend for about 5 km from north to west and are estimated to be more than 70 million years old. They are a significant geological feature
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