The plant-museum of the history of mining equipment in Nizhny Tagil is a unique place representing the history and development of the Russian metallurgical industry. It is located on the territory of a former ironworks, founded in 1725 by the Demidov dynasty. The plant has gone through many stages of development in its history, starting with metal
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The Kuvandyk district of the Orenburg region is famous for its rich tourist resources, and one of the most amazing places in its territory is the Kzyladyr karst field. The length of the field is 12 kilometers from southeast to northwest, and its width ranges from 1 to 1.5 kilometers. Here mountain ranges intertwine with narrow valleys up to 300-500
Mount Gebius is a significant landmark in the region, located on the border of the Gelendzhik and Tuapse regions. Its height is 735.6 meters, and it is located 10 kilometers from the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka to the northeast. The mountain is visible from many sections of the Novorossiysk highway. At the top of the mountain there is a spacious cl
The Belyaevsky district of the Orenburg region is famous for many historical places and unique attractions that reflect the culture and life of their ancestors. One of these amazing objects is the brick copper smelting furnaces of the 19th century, located 1.5 km south of the village of Krasnouralsk on the banks of the Burla River. The diameter of
In the center of the city of Sol-Iletsk, located in the Orenburg region, stands Victory Park - a symbolic memorial dedicated to the memory of those who did not return from the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War. This park was established in memory of the 3838 city residents who died in that terrible ordeal. The opening of the park took place o
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
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
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