The Kuperlya Waterfall and the natural karst bridge are among the most breathtaking attractions of Bashkiria, attracting millions of tourists every year. The waterfall is located in the Bashkiria National Park, upstream of the Nugush River. It consists of several cascades and steps, and the highest part is about 15 meters high. In the spring, the
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The impact crater, which appeared as a result of an iron meteorite weighing more than 300 kg falling to Earth, was recorded on May 17, 1990 at 23:20. This celestial object received number 180 in the USSR meteorite inventory. The meteorite crater is located in the field of the former Sterlitamak state farm, 20 kilometers west of the city of Sterlita
The Ik caves are a unique natural site located in the western part of the Republic of Bashkortostan, in the Ik River valley, between the villages of Moskovka and Maksyutovo in the Tuymazinsky District. They are located at the fork of asphalt roads leading from the village of Turkmenevo to the city of Tuymazy and the village of Starye-Tuymazy. These
The Nugush reservoir is the largest artificial reservoir, formed in 1967 on the channel of the Belaya River - the Nugush River. Its formation is associated with the construction of the Nugush hydroelectric power station, the total capacity of which is about 11 MW. The reservoir has a length of about 21 km and a maximum width of 5 km. The average de
The Ai cliffs are a breathtaking and unique geological feature that represents unique natural beauty. This group of limestone rocks, located on the banks of the Ai River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, attracts attention with its majestic shapes and variety of color shades of the rocks. Large and Small prites, as two main ridges, form majestic v
Asylykul, or Asylykul in Bashkir, is the largest lake in the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is located 27 km northwest of the city of Davlekanovo and is located in a basin between the spurs of the Belebey Upland, surrounded by mountains such as Tabulak, Ulu-Karagach, Ulutau, Belekei-Karagach, Bolshoi Nor, Malyi Nor and Zaytulyaktau. This karst-sink
The Yamashlinskoye Reservoir is located in the Republic of Bashkortostan, near the village of Kugarchi. This reservoir is about 1,250 meters long and about 300 meters wide. It is skirted by the Orenburg-Ufa highway, which makes stopping near it not very convenient due to the close location of the road. Camping On the right bank of the reservo
Gumerovskoye Gorge is one of the most beautiful and protected places in the Republic of Bashkortostan. This picturesque place combines plains surrounded by majestic cliffs and a small crystal clear river Zigan, flowing through a mountain gorge. The nearest settlement is the village of Gumerovo, located almost at the entrance to the gorge. Geog
Mount Malinovaya, also known as Elektash ("Berry Stone" in Bashkir), is a ridge with three distinct peaks reaching a maximum height of 1,152 meters. Situated just 6 km from Beloretsk, this mountain is one of the most accessible thousand-meter peaks in the Southern Urals and a significant natural symbol of the region. Panoramic views and pictur
Muradymovskoe Gorge (Bash. Moraҙym tarlauyғy) is a natural park in the Southern Urals, located on the territory of the Kugarchinsky and Zilairsky districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It was created by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Bashkortostan "On the Muradymovskoe Gorge Natural Park" No. 10 dated January 23, 199
The ice cave, located in the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve, is unique for this area and is included in the list of 36 ice caves in Bashkiria. It impresses with its beauty and mystery. The cave begins with a wide corridor, the width of which is 6 meters, and the height is 5 meters. The corridor descends steeply (at an angle of 45 degrees) and
Novomuradymovskaya Cave, located in the Muradymovsky Gorge Nature Reserve, is the largest and most visited cave in the Southern Urals. It is known for its accessibility and colorful interior nature, including impressive stalagmites, stalactites, stalagnates, karst deposits and the underground lake "Zagadka". The depth of the cave is 32 meters, and
The Golubiny Grotto, also known as the Golubiny Cave, is one of the most famous and visited caves of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. The cave got its name thanks to the pigeons and bats that have chosen this place. The Golubiny Grotto is located three kilometers from the village of Muradymovo (Yuldybaevo 3-e) in the Kugarchinsky District,
The Staromuradymovskaya Cave, also known as "Muradymovskaya-1" or "Smoked", is one of the main attractions of the Muradymovskoye Gorge Nature Reserve. Along with the Golubiny Grotto and Novomuradymovskaya Cave, it is very popular among tourists and researchers. The cave got its name "Smoked" because of the soot and smoke that cover its walls and c
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
Ylasyn (Falcon) Cave, officially known as Yelasyn, is located in the Ishimbay region and has been a natural monument since 1985. It is located on the right slope of the Utynlygol dry land and covers an area of the protected zone of 100 hectares. The cave was formed in Middle Carboniferous limestones. Geographical location and structure The
The Tirlyan Wheel, installed in 1915, is a significant historical artifact in the Republic of Bashkortostan. This giant flywheel, used for the rolling mills of a plate mill, has impressive parameters: the rim weighs 74,710 kg, the hubs and spokes weigh 25,710 kg, the shaft weighs 19,580 kg, and the total weight is 120,000 kg. The installation of fl
The Isheevskaya cave system, also known as the Isheevskaya Cave, is the second longest cave system in Bashkortostan, buried in gypsum. Its total length is 1002 meters, the floor area is 4600 square meters, the volume is 9600 cubic meters, and the depth and amplitude reach 26 meters (data from 1993). The cave is located in the Ishimbay district, on
The history of the copper smelter in the village of Voskresenskoye, also known as the Pugachevsky plant, on the Voskresenskaya River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, began in 1734. An expedition led by Ivan Kirilov explored these places and recommended the construction of a metallurgical plant. However, as a result of the Bashkir uprising in 1735-
Памятник истории и культуры XIV-XV веков (по другим источникам XI-XII веков), один из нескольких подобных средневековых мавзолеев (см. мавзолей Кесене, мавзолей Хусейн-бека), построенных на территории России. Мавзолей Турухана расположен в двух километрах к востоку от деревни Верхние Термы, и в 50 километрах от Уфы на территории Республики Башкорто
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