Basic moments
This mountain system itself, which not only separates both continents, but is also an officially delineated cordon between them, belongs to Europe: the border is usually drawn along the eastern foot of the mountains. Formed as a result of the collision of the Eurasian and African lithospheric plates, Ural mountains cover a huge area. It includes the expanses of the Sverdlovsk, Orenburg and Tyumen regions, the Perm Territory, Bashkortostan and the Komi Republic, as well as the Aktobe and Kustanai regions of Kazakhstan.
In terms of its height, which does not exceed 1895 meters, the mountain system is significantly inferior to such giants as the Himalayas and the Pamirs. For example, the peaks of the polar Urals are average in terms of level - 600-800 meters, not to mention the fact that they are also the narrowest in terms of the width of the ridge. However, there is a definite plus in such geological characteristics: they remain accessible to humans. And it's not just about scientific research how much about tourist attraction the places where they run. The landscape of the Ural Mountains is truly unique. Here, crystal clear mountain streams and rivers begin their run, growing into larger reservoirs. Such large rivers as the Ural, Kama, Pechora, Chusovaya and Belaya also flow here.
For tourists, a wide variety of recreational opportunities open up here: both for real extreme sportsmen and for beginners. And the Ural Mountains are a true treasure trove of minerals. In addition to deposits of coal, natural gas and oil, mines are being developed here, in which copper, nickel, chromium, titanium, gold, silver, and platinum are mined. If we recall the tales of Pavel Bazhov, the Ural zone is also rich in malachite. And also - emerald, diamond, crystal, amethyst, jasper and other precious stones.
The atmosphere of the Ural Mountains, regardless of whether you visit the Northern or Southern Urals, Subpolar or Middle, is indescribable. And their greatness, beauty, harmony and the purest air energize and positive, inspire and, of course, leave vivid impressions for the rest of your life.
History of the Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains have been known since ancient times. In sources that have survived to this day, they are associated with the Hyperborean and Riphean mountains. So, Ptolemy pointed out that this mountain system consists of the mountains Rhymnus (this is the current Middle Urals), Norosa (Southern Urals) and the northern part - the Hyperborean mountains proper. In the first written sources of the 11th century AD, it was called the “Earth Belt” because of its great length.
In the first Russian chronicle, The Tale of Bygone Years, which dates back to the same 11th century, the Ural Mountains were called by our compatriots Siberian, Belt or Big Stone. Under the name "Big Stone" they were also applied to the first map of the Russian state, also known as the "Big Drawing", published in the second half of the 16th century. Cartographers of those years depicted the Urals as a mountain belt, from where many rivers originate.
There are many versions of the origin of the name of this mountain system. E. K. Hoffman, who developed the so-called Mansi version of this toponym, compares the name "Ural" with the Mansi word "ur", which translates as "mountain". The second point of view, also very common, is the borrowing of the name from the Bashkir language. She, according to many scientists, seems to be the most convincing. After all, if we take the language, legends and traditions of this people - for example, the famous epos "Ural-Batyr" - then it is easy to make sure that this place name has not only existed in them since ancient times, but has been maintained from generation to generation.
Nature and climate
The natural landscape of the Ural Mountains is incredibly beautiful and multifaceted. Here you can not only look at the mountains themselves, but also go down into numerous caves, swim in the waters of local lakes, get a portion of the thrill while rafting on turbulent rivers. Moreover, each tourist chooses for himself how to travel. Some people like to hike on their own with a backpack on their backs, while others prefer more comfortable conditions. sightseeing bus or the interior of a private vehicle.
The fauna of the "Earth Belt" is no less diverse. The dominant position in the local fauna is occupied by forest animals, the habitat of which is coniferous, broad-leaved or mixed forests. So, squirrels live in coniferous forests, the basis of their diet is spruce seeds, and in winter these pretty animals with a fluffy tail feed on pre-stocked pine nuts and dried mushrooms. The marten is widespread in local forests, the existence of which is difficult to imagine without the already mentioned squirrel, for which this predator hunts.
But the real wealth of these places is the fur-bearing game animal, the fame of which extends far beyond the region, for example, the sable that lives in the forests Northern Urals. True, it differs from the dark Siberian sable in a less beautiful reddish skin. Uncontrolled hunting for a valuable furry animal is prohibited at the legislative level. Without this ban, it would certainly have been completely destroyed by now.
The taiga forests of the Ural Mountains are also inhabited by the traditional Russian wolf, bear and elk. Roe deer are found in mixed forests. On the plains adjacent to mountain ranges, a hare and a fox feel at ease. We did not make a reservation: they live precisely on the flat terrain, and the forest for them is just a shelter. And, of course, the crowns of trees are well inhabited by many species of birds.
As for the climate of the Ural Mountains, the geographical position plays an important role in this regard. In the north, this mountain system goes beyond the border arctic circle, however, most of the mountains are located in the temperate climate zone. If you move from north to south along the perimeter of the mountain system, you can notice how the temperature indicators gradually increase, which is especially noticeable in the summer. If in the north during the warm season the thermometer shows from +10 to +12 degrees, then in the south - from 20 to 22 degrees above zero. However, in winter, the temperature difference between north and south is not so sharp. The average monthly temperature in January in the north is 20 degrees with a minus sign, in the south 16-18 degrees below zero.
Air masses moving from Atlantic Ocean, also has a significant impact on the climate of the Urals. And although as atmospheric flows move from the west towards the Urals, the air becomes less humid, you cannot call it 100% dry either. As a result, more precipitation - 600-800 millimeters per year - falls on the western slope, while on the eastern slope this figure varies between 400-500 mm. But the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains in winter fall under the power of a powerful Siberian anticyclone, while in the south, during the cold season, cloudy and cold weather sets in.
A tangible influence on local climate fluctuations is also exerted by such a factor as the topography of the mountain system. As you climb the mountain, you will feel that the weather is getting harsher. Different temperatures are felt even on different slopes, including those located in the neighborhood. Different areas of the Ural Mountains are also characterized by uneven amounts of precipitation.
Sights of the Ural Mountains
One of the most famous protected areas of the Ural Mountains is the Deer Streams park, located in the Sverdlovsk region. Curious tourists, especially interested in ancient history, make a "pilgrimage" to the Pisanitsa rock located here, on the surface of which drawings made by ancient artists are applied. Of considerable interest are the caves and the Big Failure. Deer Streams has a fairly developed tourist infrastructure: special trails are equipped in the park, there are viewing platforms not to mention places to stay. There are also rope crossings.
If you are familiar with the work of the writer Pavel Bazhov, his famous "Malachite Box", then you will certainly be interested in visiting the natural park "Bazhovskie Places". Opportunities for proper rest and relaxation are simply magnificent. You can make walks on foot, as well as cycling and horseback riding. Walking along specially designed and thought-out routes, you will take in picturesque landscapes, climb Mount Markov Stone and visit Lake Talkov Stone. Thrill-seekers usually flock here in the summer to raft mountain rivers on canoes and kayaks. Travelers come here in winter, enjoying snowmobiling.
If you appreciate the natural beauty of semi-precious stones - it is natural, not subject to processing - be sure to visit the Rezhevskaya reserve, which combines deposits of not only precious, but also semi-precious and ornamental stones. It is forbidden to travel to the mining sites on your own - you must be accompanied by an employee of the reserve, but this in no way affects the impressions of what you see. The Rezh River flows through the territory of Rezhevsky, it was formed as a result of the confluence of the Big Sap and Ayati - rivers originating in the Ural Mountains. Shaitan-stone, popular among travelers, is located on the right bank of the Rezhi. The Urals consider this stone to be the focus of mystical natural forces that help in various life situations. You can believe it or not, but the flow of tourists who come to the stone with various requests to higher powers does not dry out.
Of course, the Urals attract fans like a magnet extreme tourism, with pleasure visiting its caves, of which there are a huge number. The most famous are Shulgan-Tash, or Kapova, and the Kungur Ice Cave. The length of the latter is almost 6 km, of which only one and a half kilometers are accessible to tourists. On the territory of the ice cave Kungura there are 50 grottoes, over 60 lakes and countless stalactites and stalagmites. The temperature in the cave is always sub-zero, so for visits here, dress as you would for a winter walk. The visual effect of the splendor of its interior decoration is enhanced by special lighting. But in the Kapova cave, researchers discovered rock paintings, whose age is estimated at 14 or more thousand years. Approximately 200 works of ancient masters of the brush have become the property of our time, although there must have been more of them. Travelers can also admire the underground lakes and visit the grottoes, galleries and numerous halls located on three levels.
If the caves of the Ural Mountains create a winter atmosphere at any time of the year, then some sights are best visited in winter. One of them is ice fountain, which is located in the Zyuratkul National Park and arose thanks to the efforts of geologists who drilled a well in this place. Moreover, this is not just a fountain in the usual “urban” sense for us, but a fountain of groundwater. With the onset of winter, it freezes and turns into a voluminous icicle of a bizarre shape, which is also impressive with its 14-meter height.
Many Russians go to foreign countries to improve their health. thermal springs, for example, in the Czech Karlovy Vary or the Gellert Baths in Budapest. But why rush beyond the cordon if our native Ural is also rich in thermal springs? To complete a full course of healing procedures, it is enough to come to Tyumen. Hot springs here are rich in trace elements useful for human health, and the water temperature in them ranges from +36 to +45 degrees Celsius, depending on the season. We add that modern recreation centers are built on these sources. Mineral waters are also treated in the Ust-Kachka recreation complex, located not far from Perm and unique in the chemical composition of its waters. Summer recreation here can be combined with boating and catamarans.
Despite the fact that waterfalls are not so typical for the Ural Mountains, they are present here and attract the attention of tourists. Among them, one can single out the Plakun waterfall, located on the right bank of the Sylva River. It overthrows fresh water from a height exceeding 7 m. Its other name is Ilyinsky, it is given by local residents and visitors who consider this source to be holy. There is also a waterfall near Yekaterinburg, named for its roaring "temper" Grokhotun. Its peculiarity is that it is man-made. He throws his waters down from more than 5 meters high. When the summer heat sets in, visitors are happy to stand under its jets, cooling off and receiving hydromassage, and completely free of charge.
Video: South Ural
Major cities of the Urals
Millionth Yekaterinburg, the administrative center of the Sverdlovsk region, is called the capital of the Urals. It is also, unofficially, the third capital of Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg and the third capital of Russian rock. This is a large industrial metropolis, especially charming in winter. He is generously covered with snow, under the cover of which he resembles a giant who has fallen asleep in a deep sleep, and you never know exactly when he will wake up. But when you get enough sleep, then, do not hesitate, it will definitely unfold to its full potential.
Yekaterinburg usually makes a strong impression on its guests - first of all, with many architectural sights. Among them are the famous Temple-on-the-Blood, erected on the site of the execution of the last Russian emperor and his family, the Sverdlovsk rock club, the building of the former District Court, museums of various subjects, and even an unusual monument ... to an ordinary computer keyboard. The capital of the Urals is also famous for its shortest subway in the world, listed in the Guinness Book of Records: 7 stations account for only 9 km.
Chelyabinsk and Nizhny Tagil also gained wide popularity in Russia, and primarily thanks to the popular comedy show Our Russia. The characters of the program, beloved by the audience, are, of course, fictitious, but tourists are still interested in where to find Ivan Dulin, the world's first gay miller, and Vovan and Gena, Russian tourists who are unlucky and drink-loving, constantly getting into frankly tragicomic situations. One of the visiting cards of Chelyabinsk are two monuments: Love, executed in the form of an iron tree, and Lefty with a savvy flea. Impressive in the city is the panorama of local factories located above the Miass River. But in the Nizhny Tagil Museum of Fine Arts you can see a painting by Raphael - the only one in our country that can be found outside the Hermitage.
Another city in the Urals that has become famous thanks to television is Perm. It is here that the “real boys” live, who became the heroes of the series of the same name. Perm claims to be the next cultural capital of Russia, and this idea is actively lobbied by designer Artemy Lebedev, who works on the appearance of the city, and gallery owner Marat Gelman, who specializes in contemporary art.
The real historical treasure of the Urals and all of Russia is also Orenburg, which is called the land of endless steppes. At one time, he survived the siege of the troops of Emelyan Pugachev, its streets and walls remember the visits of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, Taras Grigorievich Shevchenko and the wedding of the first cosmonaut of the Earth Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin.
In Ufa, another city in the Urals, there is a symbolic sign "Kilometer Zero". The local post office is the very point from which the distance to other points of our planet is measured. Another well-known attraction of the capital of Bashkortostan is the Ufa bronze sign, which is a disk with a diameter of one and a half meters and weighing a whole ton. And in this city - at least, so the locals assure - there is the highest equestrian statue on the European continent. This is a monument to Salavat Yulaev, who is also called the Bashkir Bronze Horseman. The horse, on which this associate of Emelyan Pugacheva sits, towers over the Belaya River.
Ski resorts in the Urals
The most important ski resorts of the Urals are concentrated in three regions of our country: the Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions, as well as in Bashkortostan. Zavyalikha, Bannoe and Abzakovo are the most famous of them. The first one is located near the city of Trekhgorny, the last two are located near Magnitogorsk. According to the results of the competition, which is held within the framework of the International Congress of the Ski Industry, Abzakovo was recognized as the best ski resort in the Russian Federation in the 2005-2006 season.
Whole placer ski resorts concentrated in the regions of the Middle and Southern Urals. Thrill-seekers and just curious tourists who want to try themselves in such an “adrenaline” sport as skiing come here almost all year round. Travelers are welcome here good trails for skis, sleds and snowboards.
Apart from skiing, descents along mountain rivers are very popular among travelers. Fans of such alloys, which also increase the level of adrenaline, go for thrills to Miass, Magnitogorsk, Asha or Kropchaevo. True, it will not be possible to quickly reach your destination, as you will have to travel by train or by car.
The holiday season in the Urals lasts on average from October-November to April. During this period, snowmobiling and quad biking are another popular pastime. In Zavyalikha, which has become one of the most popular tourist destinations, they even installed a special trampoline. On it, experienced athletes work out complex elements and tricks.
How to get there
Getting to all the major Ural cities will not be difficult, so the region of this majestic mountain system is one of the most convenient for domestic tourists. The flight from Moscow will take only three hours, and if you prefer to travel by train, then the journey along railway takes a little over a day.
chief Ural city, as we have already said, is Yekaterinburg, located in the Middle Urals. Due to the fact that the Ural Mountains themselves are low, it was possible to lay several transport routes leading to Siberia from Central Russia. In particular, you can travel through the territory of this region along the famous railway artery - the Trans-Siberian Railway.
I love my native Ural Mountains very much! And so I created a whole section dedicated to this region of Russia. It provides both my personal materials, from various hikes in the Ural mountains, and simply encyclopedic materials about each separate region Ural mountains. This section is a guide to the Ural mountains and will be very useful for tourists, travelers and just nature lovers. Sights of the Urals, numerous photographs, description of the region.
Polar Urals - the most Northern part Ural mountains. Mount Konstantinov Stone is considered the northern border of the region, and the Lyapin (Khulga) River is the border with the Subpolar Urals in the south. The area is about 25,000 km.
The Subpolar Urals is a mountain system in Russia. Her northern border starts from the sources of the river Lyapin (Khulga) 65 40 's. sh., and in the south the border passes through Mount Telposiz 64 s. sh. Geographical objects of the Subpolar Urals.
The Northern Urals are part of the Ural Mountains. It starts from the Kosvinsky Stone and the adjacent Konzhakovsky Stone (59 ° N) in the south to the northern slopes of the Telposis massif
The Middle Urals is the lowest region of the Ural Mountains, lying between 56° and 59°N. sh. Mount Yurma is considered the southern border, which lies in Chelyabinsk region, and the north - mountains Kosvinsky stone and its neighbor - Konzhakovsky stone.
The widest part of the Ural Mountains. It is located on the territory of two states: Russia and Kazakhstan. The southern outskirts of the Southern Urals (Mugodzhary) lie on the territory of the Aktobe region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Major rivers Ural. In the Urals is a large number of rivers suitable for rafting - navigable rivers. The most popular routes along the Ural rivers. Photo, description of the most interesting rivers.
Mansi - the people that make up indigenous people Northern Urals This is a Finno-Ugric people, they are direct descendants of the Hungarians (they belong to the Ugric group: Hungarians, Mansi, Khanty).
Walking through the Ural forests, we come across a wide variety of different plants, bright colors thrown into our eyes. But without a special botanical education, we often do not know at all what kind of plants they are.
Hike to the Dyatlov Pass in June 2016. My spontaneous trip to the pass, the way it was. How to get to the Dyatlov Pass by car and on foot? Detailed report.
The trip to the Kvarkush plateau took place on August 12-13, 2014. We drove to the ridge from the eastern side, through Severouralsk and the Main Ural Range, which lies on the border between the Perm Territory and the Sverdlovsk Region.
This trip to the mountain Shunut-Stone turned out in October 2010. We went on Thursday. The weather was very good, sunny. However, it was already October outside - and it was pretty cool. There have already been frosts.
In June 2011 we went to the main mountain and the main ridge of the Sverdlovsk region - Konzhakovsky stone. Konzhak is a favorite place for climbing for many tourists both from Yekaterinburg and from all over Russia.
The trip to the Taganay Ridge turned out to be pretty good for us. We visited the Otkliknoy ridge and Mount Kruglitsa. We looked at the South Ural taiga, in which there is a lot of linden, probably instead of Siberian cedar.
We took a bus to the city of Kachkanar. It was still early morning, more precisely, even night. We waited until dawn at the bus station. We had no idea how to get to Mount Kachkanar - and therefore we began to ask the workers of the bus station.
Mount Bolshoi Iremel is located on the border of Bashkiria and the Chelyabinsk region. This was around the end of July/beginning of August 2011. There were 10 of us, 2 cars.
At the end of August 2011, we managed to break out to the north of our region - to the Main Ural Ridge (GUH). It is located strictly on the border of the Sverdlovsk Region with the Perm Territory and is stretched from south to north.
The Ural Mountains are among the oldest mountains in the world. They are relatively small in height highest point- Mount Narodnaya - only 1895 m above sea level. The low height of such a huge mountain system is due to the age of the mountains. During its existence, previously high mountains were destroyed, forming heaps of stone placers - kurums. But once upon a time, the Ural Mountains, in their grandeur, were in no way inferior to any Sayan Mountains, or even, perhaps, the Himalayas themselves!
The surroundings of the ridges are covered with taiga forests, at altitudes above 800 m the forest-tundra belt begins, at altitudes above 850-900 - tundra. In the Southern Urals, the mountains are covered with steppe and are small in size. In the Far North - tundra. The tundra sections of the mountain have been great place for walking deer, local indigenous people of this region. The mountain tundra belt, suitable for reindeer walking, reaches the central part of the Northern Urals - the Kvarkush plateau. Below Kvarkush, mountain tundra is relatively rare.
The climate in the mountains is continental, temperate continental. Winter at altitudes above 850-900 meters comes early, snow falls already in September and continues to lie all year in the form of small snowfields even at the height of summer - in July. The open uplands are very windy, making the climate more severe. In summer, the sun can warm up to + 30-33 degrees, and in winter there are temperatures down to -57 (Burmantovo village, Ivdelsky district).
The highest point of the Sverdlovsk region (1569 m). We were very lucky with the weather! It was warm, sunny and almost dry. It is impossible to forget this beauty! ..
In August, a five-day trip to the Merry Mountains took place. In places sacred to the Old Believers. We went from Karpushikha to Uralets, visited the mountains Starik-Kamen, Naked, Two Brothers, Bilimbai, Sharp, Opakhin stone, Belaya, and also accidentally found small waterfall. The place is very beautiful and deserted.
3. Kachkanar (March)
In 2014, we twice went to Mount Kachkanar, famous for its bizarre rock outcrops and a Buddhist monastery, but the first trip in March was most memorable. The mountain that day was in the clouds, which gave a sense of mystery. Because of the abundance of snow, they no longer walked, but crawled. And it all ended with a night trip to the city of Kachkanar. Fun, interesting, unusual)
It is not only the oldest, but also the most memorable locality Ural. At least from all visited by us earlier. Coming here, it seems that I was transported a century or two ago. Very pleasant and interesting city a must visit.
We didn't make the trail on our own, but it was worth it! real winter fairy tale, bizarre rock formations... Very beautiful place!
The ridge and the lake are very beautiful. And the sunset on the lake surrounded by mountains is unforgettable…
A beautiful, spacious and pleasant cave with the largest underground waterfall in the Urals.
13. Usva Pillars
Usvinskiye Stoby - a huge rock with a detached rock remnant, similar to a giant's finger, fascinates with its beauty.
14. Rafting on Sosva
Picturesque rocks, caves, the purest river and no people.
In total, more than 70 trips took place in 2014 (excluding the Perm branch of the project).
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The Ural Mountains are located on the territory of Russia and Kazakhstan and are unique geographical feature dividing the mainland of Eurasia into two parts.
Direction and extent of the Ural Mountains.
The length of the Ural Mountains is more than 2500 km, they originate from the coastArctic Ocean and end in the hot deserts of Kazakhstan. Due to the fact that the Ural Mountains cross the territory of Russia from north to south, they pass through five geographical areas. They include the expanses of the Orenburg, Sverdlovsk, Chelyabinsk, Aktobe, Tyumen and Kustanai regions, as well as the territories of the Perm Territory, the Komi Republic and Bashkortostan.
Minerals of the Ural Mountains.
In the bowels of the Urals are hidden untold riches known to the whole world. This is the famous malachite, and gemstones colorfully described by Bazhov in his fairy tales, asbestos, platinum, gold and other minerals.
Nature of the Ural Mountains.
This land is glorious incredible beauty nature. People come here to look at the amazing mountains, plunge into the clear waters of numerous lakes, descend into caves or raft down the stormy rivers of the Ural Mountains. You can travel through colorful places both measuring the expanses of the Urals with a backpack over your shoulders, and comfortable conditions sightseeing bus or your car.
Ural mountains in the Sverdlovsk region.
The beauty of these mountains is best seen in natural parks and reserves. Once in Sverdlovsk region, you should definitely visit the deer streams". Tourists come here to see the drawings made on the surface of the Pisanitsa rock. ancient man, visit the caves and descend into the Big Pit, marveling at the strength of the river that has cut its way through the Hollow Stone. For visitors, special trails have been laid in the park, observation platforms, cable crossings and places for recreation have been arranged.
Park "Bazhovskie Places".
Is in the Urals nature Park"Bazhovskie Places", on the territory of which you can go hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Specially designed routes allow you to see picturesque landscapes, visit Lake Talkov Stone and climb Mount Markov Stone. In winter, you can travel here on snowmobiles, and in summer you can go down the mountain rivers in kayaks or kayaks.
Rezhevsky reserve.
Connoisseurs natural beauty For semi-precious stones, you should definitely visit the Rezhevskoy reserve of the Ural Mountains, which includes several unique deposits of ornamental, precious and semi-precious stones. It is possible to make a trip to the places of extraction only if accompanied by an employee of the reserve. The Rezh River flows through its territory, formed by the confluence of the Ayat and Bolshoi Sap rivers. These rivers originate in the Ural Mountains. On the right bank of the river Rezh rises the famous Shaitan stone. locals consider it a receptacle of mystical power.
Ural caves.
Fans of extreme tourism will be happy to visit the numerous caves of the Urals. The most famous of them are Kungur ice and Shulgan-Tash (Kapova). ice cave Kungura stretches for 5.7 km, although only 1.5 km of them are accessible to tourists. On its territory there are about 50 grottoes, more than 60 lakes and many stalactites and stalagmites made of ice. The temperature here is always below zero, so you need to dress accordingly to visit it. To enhance the visual effect, special lighting is used in the cave.
In the cave of Kapova, scientists discovered rock paintings that are more than 14 thousand years old. In total, about 200 works of ancient artists were found in its open spaces. In addition, you can visit numerous halls, grottoes and galleries located on three levels, admire underground lakes, in one of which an inattentive visitor risks swimming at the entrance.
Some sights of the Ural Mountains are best visited in winter. One of these places is in national park Zyuratkul. This is an ice fountain, which arose thanks to geologists who once drilled a well in this place. Now a fountain of underground waters is beating from it. V winter time it turns into a bizarre icicle, reaching a height of 14 m.
Thermal springs of the Urals.
The Urals is also rich in thermal springs, therefore, in order to undergo healing procedures, there is no need to fly abroad, it is enough to come to Tyumen. Local thermal springs are rich in trace elements beneficial to human health, and the water temperature in the spring ranges from +36 to +45 0 C, regardless of the time of year. Recreation centers have been built on these waters.
Ust-Kachka, Perm.
Not far from Perm is located health complex"Ust-Kachka", unique in the composition of its mineral waters. In summer, you can ride catamarans or boats here. In winter, ski slopes are available to guests, ice rinks and slides.
Waterfalls of the Urals.
For the Ural Mountains, waterfalls are not common, all the more interesting to visit near such natural wonder. One of them is the Plakun waterfall, located on the right bank of the Sylva River. Fresh water falls from a height of more than 7 m. Local residents and visitors consider this source to be holy and gave it the name Ilyinsky.
There is also a man-made waterfall near Yekaterinburg, nicknamed “Rumbler” for the roar of water. Its waters fall down from a height of more than 5 m. On a hot summer day, it is pleasant to stand under its jets, cooling off and getting a free hydromassage.
V Perm region located unique place called Stone City. This name was given to it by tourists, although among the local population this miracle of nature is called "Devil's Settlement". The stones in this complex are arranged in such a way that the illusion of a real city with streets, squares and avenues is created. You can walk through its labyrinths for hours, and beginners can even get lost. Each stone has its own name, given for its resemblance to some animal. Some tourists climb the tops of the rocks to see the beauty of the green that surrounds the City.
Ridges and cliffs of the Ural Mountains.
Many cliffs Ural Range also have their own names, for example, Bear Stone, reminiscent from afar of the gray back of a bear that flashed among the greenery of trees. Climbers use a hundred-meter steep cliff for their training. Unfortunately, it is slowly falling apart. In the rock, archaeologists discovered a grotto in which there was a parking lot of ancient people.
Not far from Yekaterinburg, in the Visimsky Reserve, there is an outcrop of rock. An attentive eye will immediately discern in it the outlines of a man whose head is covered with a cap. It is called the Old Man Stone. If you climb to its top, you can admire the panorama of Nizhny Tagil.
Ural lakes.
Among the numerous lakes of the Ural Mountains, there is one that is not inferior in glory to Baikal. This is Lake Turgoyak, fed radon sources. The water contains almost no mineral salts. Soft water has healing properties. People from all over Russia come here to improve their health.
If you appreciate the virgin beauty of mountain landscapes untouched by civilization, come to the Urals, to the Ural Mountains: this region will definitely give you a piece of its amazing atmosphere.
NATURE OF THE URALS
One of the amazing Russian regions, which is completely
unlike anything else is Ural
Most often these mountains are low. Low and middle mountains prevail.
These are smooth wooded ridges, leaving in waves into the blue distances.
It stretches for thousands of kilometers mountain ranges, resting against the ice of the Arctic
and going down to the steppe expanses of Kazakhstan 
No region of Russia can compare with the Urals in terms of the number of lakes!
On its territory there are more than 3 thousand reservoirs. Therefore they are called
South Ural "Land of lakes" 
One of the most picturesque and alpine lakes of the Urals - Zyuratkul, its
height above sea level is more than 700 meters. As if in a cradle, laid
lake nature surrounded by five high ridges 
The largest lake in the Southern Urals is Uvildy. The total volume of water in
it is more than one billion cubic meters. Length coastline –
over a hundred kilometers. 
One of the features of the reservoir are its numerous islands.
Birch, Alder, Beech, Elm, Spruce 
The reservoir is located in a deep intermountain basin at an altitude of more than
300 meters above sea level. The area of the lake is over
25 square kilometers. There are about half a billion
cubic meters of the world's purest drinking water 
Kisigach - translated from Bashkir means "to cut the forest."
And indeed, the mirror surface of the lake cuts through reserved forests
Ilmensky reserve. They say the water in the lake is so clear
and healing that even animals come here to heal their wounds 
And Elovoe, located just a few kilometers from it, is the most
warm lake Ural 
Several rivers flow into Lake Itkul 
Lake Talkov Kamen is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Middle Urals,
surprisingly, it was not born by nature, but by man 
Baraus is a mountain lake. Most of the lake is located in
Ilmensky reserve. The lake is small, but there are local
landscapes special charm, unique comfort 
This is one of the main attractions of the Urals. Unique
the beauty of the reservoir is given by the surrounding picturesque mountains
and rocks covered with forest 
The Sugomak natural complex includes Sugomak Lake, Sugomak Cave,
Mount Sugomak 
Cave Sugomak 
It is the third longest river in Europe, inferior in
this indicator only the Volga and Danube. Shaitan-Stone in the Urals 
The beauty of the Chusovaya River is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Chusovaya -
fabulous river, famous for its "stones" - giant rocks
bizarre forms 
The Usva River is a right tributary of the Chusovaya River 
Its forested slopes sometimes have very beautiful rock formations.
outcrops. Stone Hanging 
The Belaya River is very picturesque and unusually clean.
flows swiftly in a beautiful valley, squeezed high mountains.
The river attracts tourists not only for its beauty,
but also the ability to float on it 
Persha river 
The Vels River is a large left tributary of the Vishera. The current of Vels is fast,
but the river is shallow, a lot of rifts 
The Ural Mountains appeared about 600 million years ago.
The length of the Ural Mountains is more than 2000 km, the width is from 40 to 150 km 
Mount Narodnaya is the highest point of the Ural Mountains. The mountain is almost
two thousand meters above sea level is located in a remote
area in the Subpolar Urals 
Mount Yamantau. The Yamantau facility has a high security status.
According to some reports, a real underground
city with all communications, including electricity.
The city is designed for the simultaneous residence of 300 thousand people. 
On Mount Yurma there are gigantic rocks-shikhans. Passage between them
called the Devil's Gate 
Sablya Mountain and the Sablinsky Ridge are one of the most picturesque places in the Urals.
Alpine peaks like bluish ghosts rise above
swamp of the Aranets marshes 
All pictures are taken from the internet
