People's Peak
The highest point of the Ural Mountains is Peak Narodnaya. It stretches upwards for as much as 1895m. It is located in a very hard to reach place. But just from it, an indescribable view and nature of the Ural mountains unfold.
Mount Narodnaya - is considered the most beautiful place in the Urals, and is also a historical monument. Among the well-known versions of the origin of its name, there is such that it is named in commemoration of the great Soviet people. The second explanation says that the mountain got its name because of the river that flows at the foot of the mountains. Today, the majority calls this mountain Narodnaya, while the emphasis is placed on the initial syllable. "Folk" from the translation of the Mansi language means "forest". In fact, the mountain begins somewhere in the depths of the forest. Because the highest point of the Ural Mountains is located in an extremely difficult to reach area, its historical origin has not yet been studied.
The first expedition route to the mountain
The first expeditionary route was sent to the mountain in 1843, but before that many people knew about the mountain. The then-famous scientist Antal Reguli, who once came to this area to study the life and life of such a people as the Mansi, became the head of the expedition. Although the travelers never reached the mountain. But Mount Narodnaya was first explored and described in 1927. Then Ural mountains studied the North Ural expedition of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR and the Ural Plan, headed by Professor B. N. Gorodkov. The expeditionary campaign consisted of small detachments. It is interesting, but before this trip they said that the highest point of the Ural Mountains was Mount Telpoz-iz (along with it, Mount Saber fought for the championship in height). However, the detachment, which was headed by postgraduate geologist A. N. Aleshkov during the campaign in 1927, assured that the higher mountains of the Urals are located in the circumpolar part. Therefore, Aleshkov gave the mountain the name Narodnaya and for the first time in history measured the height, which was defined as 1870 meters.
Later, accurate measurements were taken, which showed that Aleshkov somewhat "underestimated" the height of the mountain. Today's sources say that the height of the mountain was 1895 meters. I think no more places where the Urals reach such great heights, only on Mount Narodnaya. The slopes of this majestic peak are dotted with punishments - direct cup-shaped crevices that are filled with ice and the purest water. In addition, there are many blocks of stone. Along the way, you may encounter snowfields and glaciers. The surface of this part of the Stone Belt is mountainous, with the deepest crevices and sheer cliffs. Tourists should be careful not to get serious injuries while climbing the mountain. Moreover, it is very far from the nearest settlement.
Ascent to Narodnaya Peak follows only the western ridge, although there are many rocky steeps and many depressions, which makes the hike much more difficult. It will be easier to climb the northern slope - along the foothills. And from the east, the peak is completely covered with sheer cliffs and crevices. Among the important tourist attractions, this mountain appeared in 1950. Naturally, she is not known, as for example Caucasian mountains, but even here there are signs with marks of visitors to these places, namely tourists.
Crusade
A religious procession was once organized on Narodnaya Street. A worship cross was also installed on it, and the words “Save and Preserve” were carved by believers. A specific feature of the mountain from the neighboring mountains is considered not as high as the dark rock, of which it consists. On the slopes of the mountain there are many crevices that are filled with water and ice. Equipment for climbers to climb the highest point of the Ural Mountains is not required. But, at the same time, in order to implement a tourist route to this wild and mountainous territory, it is necessary to have excellent sports shape, and if there is not enough tourist experience, then it is worth resorting to the services of experienced guides to the mountains.
It should also be taken into account that the climate is very severe in the Subpolar Urals. It happens that in the summer the weather is cold and changeable. Quite a suitable period for climbing the mountain is from the first days of July to mid-August. The ascent will take about a week. There is no housing here, so overnight stays should be made only in tourist tents. According to its territorial location, Mount Narodnaya belongs to the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. It is really worth visiting here, as unprecedented beauties open up, and there is an opportunity to breathe in the purest mountain air.
Panorama from the mountain
The highest point of the Ural Mountains provides tourists with an indescribable panorama - the chaos of the mountains, the harsh, majestic and formidable land. Being at the very top of the peak, people understand that nothing changes here, it remains the same, for a long period of time. Here time stops.
In order to understand the beauty of the mountain, you just need to see the unique pictures of this area or visit it. This is what will reflect the mystery and attractiveness of this place. It will allow you to delve into the nature of the Urals and its originality.
The subpolar Urals is difficult to explore, so there were few expeditions before.
At first they considered high mountain- Mount Saber (1497). Then they measured it more accurately, and it turned out that it was a mountain - Telpos-Iz (1617 meters), then they measured it and it turned out that Mount Manaragu (1660 meters).
Now, having measured all the mountains, they stopped at Mount Narodnaya (emphasis on the first syllable). E height - 1895 meters. And it is one of the five highest mountains in Russia.
First, they gave the name of the Narodnaya River, and then the two-headed mountain near it. And since the local population is Mansi, both the mountain and the river began to be called in the manner of the Mansi (and in Mansi NAroda-Iz)
According to the Ural mountain system, it is customary to divide the two parts of the world - Europe and Asia. The mountains stretch for 2.5 thousand km from north to south.
The most high peak The Ural Mountains is located in the Subpolar Urals, on the territory of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. Peak name - Folk.
The height of Narodnaya is 1895 meters.
Although the height of the peak is not too impressive, it is not particularly popular among tourists due to the severity of the region's climate.
The Subpolar Urals exceeds in height the rest of its parts, the Southern Urals, Northern Ural and even the Polar Urals. Here are the highest peaks and, curiously, each of them was once considered the highest. Initially, this was considered Mount Saber, whose height is 1497 meters. Then another, Mount Telpos-Iz, its name sounds in the local language as nest of windsquot ;, the height is 1617 meters. Then the championship passed to Mount Manaraga, its height was determined at 1820 meters. Until now, such a figure is found in previously published reference books. Only with the development of height measurement technology was it clarified that it was only 1660 meters. And above the others, in fact, Mount Narodnaya, 1895 meters.
The Ural Mountains are very old, during their existence they managed to ascend, then almost completely collapse and finally rise again several tens of millions of years ago. But the heights in these mountains are not great, although they play a huge role in determining the climate of the plains lying on both sides of them, and they themselves are full of minerals. The most high mountain Ural is called PEOPLE and its height is only 1895 meters. It is located in the Subpolar Urals near the border between the Komi Republic and the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. Despite its small height, Narodnaya beautifully rises above the surrounding area and sparkles in winter with a beautiful snow cap.
The Ural Mountains, as it were, separate two historical and cultural regions of the Eurasian continent, Europe and Asia. These mountains are not as big as, for example, the Caucasus, the Alps, not to mention the Himalayas. The maximum height of the Ural is 1895 meters.
The highest peak of the Ural Mountains is the mountain Folk. E height in meters is - 1895 above sea level, and is located on Subpolar Urals(located from the Lyapin river in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug to the Telposis mountain in the Komi Republic).
Mount Narodnaya with a height of 1895 meters is located in the Subpolar Urals on the border of the KhMAO and the Komi Republic
KhMAO - Khanty-Mansiysk National District.
Name Folk appeared in 1927, it was given by geologist A.N. Aleshkov during an expedition to the Northern (Polar) Urals.
Scientists have information that the Ural Mountains appeared 600 million years ago. A. Prokonessky wrote about them for the first time in his work "Arismapey". Unfortunately, the poem itself has not survived to our times. But many scientists of those years referred to it in their writings.
A bit of history
The explorer Ptolemy was the first to map the Ural Mountains. Their detailed description was displayed in his writings by the Arab geographer Imaus. In the Russian state, the historian Tatishchev first mentioned the Ural Mountains. He began by describing their geographical location.
The mountain range stretches between the West Siberian and East European plains. It was Tatishchev who designated in geographical report the name of this natural greatness.
After all, he went on an expedition and was sincerely amazed by the wealth of rocks. Communicating with the local population, the scientist borrowed the term "Ural Mountains" from them. Translated from Tatar, the word "Ural" means "stone belt". The first question that comes to mind is: “What is the height of the Ural Mountains?”
Tatishchev concluded that the highest point is Narodnaya Gora. Its height is 1895 meters. Width Ural Range generally ranges from 40 to 160 kilometers. And the length is recorded over 2000 km. It is noteworthy that once the mountain ranges of the Urals were in no way inferior to the Sayans and the Himalayas!
Climate and vegetation
The surroundings of the Ural Range are abundantly covered with coniferous forests, and at an altitude of over 850 meters the forest-tundra originates, and the tundra belt stretches even higher. The southern parts of the mountains are covered with a steppe carpet, but their area is small. V northern zones The mountains are dominated by tundra cover. This is an excellent pasture and range for deer, which are locals.
As for the climate of the Ural Mountains, it is temperate continental. Winter time comes in these places early, snow falls in September. It lies throughout the year. Even in July, small layers of snowflakes are visible on the soil. And the height of the Ural Mountains allows the white blanket to lie all year round.
Despite the fact that in summer the air temperature fluctuates up to +34 degrees, it cannot be called hot. Due to constant winds and relatively low temperatures in winter (-56 degrees), the Ural climate is recognized as harsh.
Water resources and natural resources
A beginner who finds himself in the Urals will be pleasantly surprised by the abundance of local rivers and streams. There are 3327 lakes alone, located on the plain next to the mountains. The deepest reservoir in the Urals is Pike Lake. Its pit holds about 0.79 cubic meters. kilometers of water. And its depth reaches 136 meters!
Travelers note that in all the reservoirs of the Urals, the water is clear and striking in its purity. Only after rain does it become cloudy, when its level rises sharply in the pits. The prevailing heights of the Ural Mountains are 1000-1500 meters. These include the Pechora basin, where coal is mined.
The Ural Mountains are also famous for their minerals: oil, peat, natural gas. This region is a real storehouse of large reserves of copper, nickel and zinc ores. In addition, natural massifs also store precious metals: silver, gold and placers of platinum.
Modern researchers emphasize that in the zone Southern Urals is the main point of timber extraction. Preservation of forests is the main task of the Ural mountain systems. Today, this area is under protection, since it is here that famous parks and reserves: Serpievsky, Ilmensky, Ashinsky.
Birds and animals of the Urals
Perhaps some readers will be confused by the height of the Ural Mountains and lead to the question: “What is the animal and vegetable world in these places? The most common bird species is kites, followed by tits that feed on caterpillar pupae and insect eggs.
Also in the mountain forests of the Urals flutter freely: common cuckoo, jay, starling, jackdaw, chaffinch and hoopoe. It is curious that a small bird, the kinglet, lives in coniferous forests. The locals called her the "Ural hummingbird" due to the fact that her body is smaller than a matchbox. For almost all birds living in these parts, wild berries, fruits and tree seeds are an important food. Birds such as northern pika and black grouse feed on pine needles and cedar seeds.
Endangered species
The average height of the Ural Mountains generally does not exceed 800 meters. This is the lowest part of the massif, which is called the Middle Urals. The number of animals and birds in these places causes alarm among specialists.
They believe that save some views on this moment hard. These include: muskrat, European mink, imperial eagle, whooper swan, marsh harrier. Therefore, most of them are listed in the Red Book. In the zone of the Ural Mountains, more than 6 species of woodpecker and a rare species of white-tailed eagle have been recorded. Birds of prey live in the steppe zones: kite, falcon and hawk.
Various inhabitants
Foxes and wolves can be found in almost all forests of the Urals. They mainly hunt roe deer, deer and hares. The tundra, in turn, is rich in stoats and arctic foxes. The clever wolverine loves the coniferous broad-leaved forest, while the marten and the formidable brown bear live in the dense taiga.
Some wanderers emphasize that the most common animals live in the zone of the Ural Mountains. However, an interesting flying squirrel lives in the coniferous massif. It is about the same size as a normal squirrel. His coat is yellow with a gray tinge.
The unusualness of the animal lies in the structure of the skeleton: in appearance it resembles a large bat. True, without wings. The flying squirrel feeds on various insects and bird eggs. One can talk endlessly about the Ural landscapes. The flora and fauna here is so diverse!
Perhaps, inquisitive travelers, in addition to the question: “What is the absolute height of the Ural Mountains?”, It will be interesting to see this place with their own eyes - Narodnaya Mountain. It was already mentioned at the beginning of the topic.
The famous hill flaunts clean lakes and circus venues. Also on the mountain there are mysterious glaciers and luxurious alpine meadows. It is best not to limit yourself to correspondence acquaintances, but to actually visit these wonderful places.
Ural is unique mountain system, one of the most ancient and picturesque in the world. They are old, very old, from the Devonian period (about 40 million years ago). This massif looks like a complex mosaic in which hundreds of types of rocks are mixed. Since the time of the Soviet Union, more than 50 types of minerals and hundreds of minerals, precious and semi-precious stones have been mined here.
But ancient mountains are rarely high. Years erase their peaks, grind rocks, build up a layer of soil. Therefore, the highest point of the Ural Mountains cannot compete with the Alpine and Tibetan peaks. But still, for the sake of interest, we will make this list.
The Ural Mountains stretched almost across the entire border of Eurasia, separating two parts of the world from each other. The Ural belt is more than 2500 kilometers long, and it is conditionally divided into 5 zones:
- Southern Urals.
- Middle Ural.
- Northern Ural.
- Subpolar Urals.
- Polar Ural.
Some researchers believe that Mugodzhary on the south side and Pai-Khoi on the north side should also be added to the system, but nevertheless, officially the five zones listed are considered the Ural Mountains. And each of them has its highest point.
This mountain, in fact, can hardly be called high: only 1640 meters in height. Nevertheless, all the other peaks of the Southern Urals do not even reach this value. It is worth noting that 1640 meters is the height of the Big Yamantau. The second peak, Small Yamantau, is even lower - only 1510 meters.
It is a low sloping mountain, covered with a thick layer of soil, sufficient to grow a real forest on it. But the top of the mountain is covered with snow and ice suitable for skiers.
Yamantau is an amazingly beautiful and picturesque mountain that attracts thousands of tourists from all over Russia and even other countries. To travel on it, basic training and equipment is enough. True, the pleasure is spoiled by the fact that the locals have long considered Yamantau a bad mountain, which is even reflected in its name. Rumors add fuel to the fire of doubts that Vladimir Putin's secret bunker has been built here. No one knows how true they are, but before you go here, it’s better to think carefully: “Is it worth it?” Moreover, it is not the only big mountain Southern Urals, deserving your attention.
A mountain with such a dissonant name - highest point Middle Ural. True, the numbers are not too impressive: 1119 meters. Earlier we talked about the peaks of the Alps and Tibet, high, sharp, rocky, covered with glaciers. Oslyanka is completely different from them: low, sloping, softly rounded ... From a distance. Close up, it turns out that the slopes are quite steep, there are places where a rocky base comes to the surface. Most of the mountain is covered with meadows and forests, in the cold season it is tightly wrapped in snow.
It is perfect for travel and hiking trails in the warm season, in winter there is expanse for skiers and snowboarders. In summer you can add tourist routes river rafting.
By the way, this mountain has nothing to do with donkeys. The origin of its name is not known for certain. Most likely, the word “donkey, donkey” is the basis, that is, a stone on which knives are sharpened. The second version - "donkey" - a log. There is a third one, which claims that the name of the mountain is associated with the nearby Oslyanka River, but here the connection can be reversed.
It is always extremely interesting to understand where the names come from. geographical objects Because there are stories behind them. Sometimes the connection can be traced immediately, often you have to figure it out. But in the case of Mount Telposis, it is not even immediately clear where it came from and what it means. The truth lies quite deep. Its original name is Tel-Poz-Iz, which in the Komi language means “mountain of the nest of winds”.
According to legend, it is on this mountain that the local god of the winds lives, so it’s better not to meddle there once again. True, this does not at all prevent tourists from all over Russia from climbing Telposis in pursuit of beautiful scenery and thrills. Its height is 1617 meters. Enough to become the first in the Northern Urals.
This peak is the highest point not only in the subpolar part of the Urals, but in the whole mountain range. Of course, in the same Alps, a peak of 1895 meters would never have made it to such a list, but for the Ural Mountains this is more than enough.
It officially received its name in 1927 during the study of this part of the Urals. The subtlety is that the geologist Aleshkov did not specify in his notes where exactly the emphasis should be placed: NATIONAL or NATIONAL. Both versions are found in the literature. The second looks quite logical, because at that time many objects received similar names. The first one also has the right to life, because the river NAROD flows next to it. And this word from the Komi language has nothing to do with the people.
The first peak of the northernmost, polar part of the Urals is Payer. This rock formation stands out sharply against the background of the surrounding landscape. There are several more peaks nearby - Western and Eastern Payer, 1330 and 1217 meters, respectively.
The total length of the Ural belt is more than 2500 kilometers. Just imagine: 2500 kilometers picturesque mountains in which there is everything: rocks, glaciers, snowfields, caves, forests, meadows, rivers ... These are incredibly picturesque and rich mountains, you can spend your whole life here and not even see a small part of their wonders. But that doesn't mean it's not worth trying.
Ancient Ural Mountains dividing Asia and Europe. The mountains stretch from the far north to the borders with Kazakhstan, from the polar Tundra to the arid steppes. These unique places are extremely rich in natural, archaeological, historical and cultural sights.
There is an opinion that it is the Urals that is the ancestral home of the ancient Aryan race with unique knowledge. Many adventurers rush to these parts in the hope of getting closer to unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations. One of the most attractive places for researchers is the mysterious ancient city.
There are many places in the Urals that are of great interest to researchers paranormal activity. One of these places is, which is a twenty-kilometer stone ridge, consisting of three ridges. Translated from the language of the ancient Bashkir tribes that have long inhabited these lands, "Taganai" means "stand for the moon." A huge number of legends, legends, stories about amazing events are associated with this place.
They say that on Taganay, locals and tourists have repeatedly found footprints of Bigfoot, seen ghosts and UFOs landing, made contact with the Higher Mind and fell into a loop in time. Who knows how true these stories are.
There is no doubt that Taganay is indeed anomalous zone, and this is confirmed by generally accepted facts: in these parts, inexplicable failures in the operation of any equipment constantly occur, ball lightning often forms over the mountains, and absolutely healthy people are visited by strange visions.
Another incredible place is the Man-Pupu-Ner plateau, nicknamed the "Ural Stonehenge". According to local legend, huge stone pillars located on the plateau are petrified giants.
The height of the largest of the seven stone giants is 80 meters.
Everyone who managed to visit this ancient sacred place feels its powerful positive energy: all anxieties and gloomy thoughts disappear, a feeling of lightness and causeless joy appears.
The island of Vera, which is located on Lake Turgoyak, is also considered a mystical "place of power".
Ural panorama
Many religious pilgrims from all over Russia are attracted by the Ural temples and monasteries. Of particular interest not only to believers, but also to everyone who is interested in the history of the country, is the Yekaterinburg Church on the Blood. This is not only a functioning temple, but also museum complex dedicated to the life of the Romanov royal family - it was in these places that the life of the last emperor of Russia ended.
Excursions are also conducted to the place of the last refuge of the imperial family, known as "Ganina Yama". At present, a memorial temple complex has been erected on the site of the mine where the bodies were dumped.
Traditionally, the Urals are very popular among outdoor enthusiasts. All kinds of trekking, rafting, horse riding, motorcycle and bicycle tours - this is just a small list of entertainment offered to tourists.
And in winter time traditional sleigh rides, skiing and snowboarding along the ski slopes are added.
Very popular combined tours combining leisure with educational and educational programs. One of the most popular such routes is a hike in the footsteps of the Diaghilev expedition.
In recent years, new exciting routes associated with the fall of the Chelyabinsk meteorite have appeared. Tourists are invited to make a trip to Lake Chebarkul - the site of a meteorite fall, visit the local museum of local lore, and talk with eyewitnesses.
The Ural Mountains are a real paradise for speleologists. by the most interesting caves the region are: Divya, Ignatievskaya, Kungurskaya, Kapovaya caves, as well as the Sikiyaz-Tamak cave complex.
Ural panorama
Notorious thrill-seekers prefer to travel around the most difficult region in terms of tourism - the Polar Urals. In the winter months, the air temperature in these places drops below -50 °. There are very few warm days in the year, mostly in July. The sun does not set below the horizon all day this month. Complex climatic conditions offset by the fantastic beauty of nature. impregnable Mountain peaks, glaciers and picturesque lakes, waterfalls and rocky canyons can impress even many experienced travelers who have seen it.
Routes along the Usa and Shchuchya rivers are very popular with tourists. It is believed that only qualified watermen can overcome the most difficult rapids on these mountain rivers.
V Lately gastronomic and ethnographic tourism is in vogue. One of the best places, where you can get acquainted with the culture and life of the Urals, enjoy traditional local cuisine - the Museum of Russian Wooden Architecture in Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha.
In any case, traveling through the Urals is a wonderful opportunity to escape from everyday problems and worries, to find yourself in an unreal, fabulous beautiful world, touch the origins of national spirituality and culture.
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Ural mountains. Beauty is closer than you think.
