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. To places sacred to the Old Believers. We walked from Karpushikha to the Uralets, visited the mountains Starik-Kamen, Golaya, Two Brothers, Bilimbai, Ostraya, Opakhin Kamen, Belaya, and also accidentally found a small waterfall. The places are very beautiful and deserted.
3. Kachkanar (March)
In 2014, we went twice to Mount Kachkanar, famous for its bizarre rock outcrops and Buddhist monastery, but the first trip in March was most memorable. The mountain that day was covered in clouds, which gave it a sense of mystery. Due to the abundance of snow, they no longer walked, but crawled. And it all ended with a night hike to the city of Kachkanar. Fun, interesting, unusual)
This is not only the oldest, but also the most memorable settlement in the Urals. At least from all the ones we visited earlier. Coming here, it seems that you have been transported back a century or two. Very nice and interesting city, a must visit.
We didn’t trodden the path on our own, but it was worth it! A real winter fairy tale, bizarre rock formations... A very beautiful place!
The ridge and lake are very beautiful. And the sunset on a lake surrounded by mountains is unforgettable...
A beautiful, spacious and pleasant cave with the largest underground waterfall in the Urals.
13. Usvinskie Pillars
Usvinskie Stoby - a huge rock with a separate rock outcropping that looks like a giant’s finger, fascinates with its beauty.
14. Rafting on Sosva
Picturesque rocks, caves, a clean river and no people.
In total, more than 70 trips took place in 2014 (excluding the Perm branch of the project).
And in 2015, if everything goes well, new ones await us interesting places and new adventures. For those who have not traveled with us yet, let me remind you that all our trips are completely free. Start every weekend from Yekaterinburg and Perm. Join us!
The Sevastyanov House is a famous mansion in Yekaterinburg, a kind of symbol of the city. The house was built in the first quarter of the 19th century on the banks of the Iset River and belonged to the Ural entrepreneur, collegiate assessor Nikolai Ivanovich Sevastyanov. The first information about the mansion goes back to 1817, and Sevastyanov received it in 1860.
The style of the building is neo-Gothic, and the rotunda was built in a purely Gothic style. The building, which surprised and delighted the residents of Yekaterinburg, influenced the appearance of more buildings in the city built in the neo-Gothic style.
Since 1874, the building housed the District Court, then the Yekaterinburg District Court, and after the revolution, city trade unions met. This is where the second name of the mansion came from - the House of Trade Unions. In 2008, the building was thoroughly restored and prepared for the SCO summit. During the reconstruction, the building was returned to its historical façade colors - white, green and terracotta. The Sevastyanov House is classified as a cultural monument of Federal significance and is under state protection.
Coordinates: 56.83888900,60.60638900
Koiva River
The Koiva River is located in Perm region.
The name “Koiva” is derived from the Komi-Permyak words “koi” - “spray” and “va” - “water”, which fully reflects the turbulent nature of this river. During floods in the middle and lower reaches, the current speed reaches 10-12 kilometers per hour. Total length riverbed - 180 kilometers. Koiva flows into the Chusovaya River. The main tributaries of the Koiva are the Biser, Kusya, Kyrma, Olkhovka, Tyrym, Saranka, Tiskos.
The river enjoys well-deserved popularity among rafting enthusiasts due to the abundance of difficult sections of all possible types - rapids, rifts, ridges, etc. The tourist value of Koiva is complemented by luxurious views of the Ural nature - along the banks there is a mixed coniferous-deciduous forest interspersed with rocky areas.
Coordinates: 58.39826800,58.78364700
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Source Kurgazak
KURGAZAK, mineral spring, flowing from the spurs of the Karatau mountain range on the left bank of the Yuryuzan River, 3 km south of the Yangantau resort. It has a high flow rate - 100-125 l/sec and is characterized by constant temperature at all times of the year (16-16.50C). Alkaline reaction - pH 7.3, mineralization - 0.6 g/l. Belongs to the class of low-mineralized table and mineral waters. Hydrocarbonate water, magnesium-calcium: HCO3 84-87, Ca 57-60, Mg 34 eq. %. Contains active trivalent arsenous acid (3.9 mg/l).
Aisuvak is a mountain located in Russia, in the Urals, in the Baymaksky district, in Bashkortostan in the very center of the village of Old Sibay. It is one of the mountains of the Irandek massif - the easternmost ridge of the Southern Urals, its height is 544 meters.
Just like Irandek, the mountain is composed of limestones, diabases, porphyrites, and in the north – Devonian volcanics. In the eastern part of the mountain range is the Ibragimovsky waterfall. The mountain range is divided into southern and northern parts. Near Aisuvak, ancient settlements, burial grounds, abandoned villages and workshops were discovered.
The mountain is inhabited by mountain goats, mouflons and small rodents.
Coordinates: 52.71694400,58.55055600
Man-Pupu-Ner plateau
One of the little-known and exciting places in Russia is the Man-Pupu-ner plateau, lost in the Ural mountains. In the Mansi language, "Man-Pup-ner" means "Small Mountain of Idols." This name very accurately reflects reality. Seven huge (up to 40 meters high) stone sculptures are very reminiscent of some ancient gods.
Stone colossi are products of weathering. Millions of years ago, mountains rose in this place, which collapsed over the millennia. Heterogeneous breeds with different densities destroyed at different rates, which led to the formation of such bizarre relief forms.
Of course, this place, by the way, is quite remote from settlements, covered in legends. Most of those who visit these places note the unique, peaceful energy of this place. Previously, the plateau was considered sacred and even climbing the mountain was prohibited.
A variety of excursions and routes are organized on Man-Pupu-ner. But it should be taken into account that this journey can only be undertaken by more or less prepared tourists.
Coordinates: 62.18537300,59.25453200
Stella Europe-Asia
Among the attractions of the Urals, two main types can be distinguished: natural and memorable places. The beautiful natural places of the Urals are represented by rivers, lakes, rocks, caves, and steppes. The geographic location of the region at the junction of Europe and Asia plays a special role here. The Urals are located on the oldest of the ridges - the Ural - where on one side it is adjacent to flora and fauna of the European type, and on the other - Asian.
Zyuratkul National Park
National Park"Zyuratkul" is located in Chelyabinsk region. It stretches from north to south for 57 kilometers, and from west to east for 28 kilometers. The national park is located at the junction of Europe and Asia, and is a unique place, where two natural zones meet: taiga and steppe, due to which the flora and fauna of the park is very diverse.
Lake Zyuratkul is located on the territory of the park. Traces of ancient man were discovered on its shore.
In the Urals it is difficult to find a more beautiful place than Lake Zyuratkul and its surroundings. From every hill nearby, there is a stunning view of the lake, pine forest to the horizon and high Ural Mountains. The most famous attraction of the Zyuratkul park, after the lake, is the Nurgush ridge - the highest mountain range in the Chelyabinsk region.
More than 650 species of plants, more than 150 species of birds, including rare ones, are found in the park, and large wild animals such as bears and elk are found.
There are 13 routes throughout the park. tourist routes of varying lengths and difficulty, including two water ones.
Coordinates: 55.04137700,58.99876700
St. George's Church
St. George's Church is one of the youngest churches in Chelyabinsk. Construction was carried out from 1998 to 2009, mostly with donations from the Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant. The townspeople took an active part in the construction of the temple.
Rising among the surrounding residential buildings, the red brick temple amazes at first glance with the grandeur and power that are so inherent in St. George the Victorious himself. The largest bell weighs about 3 tons, and the height of the central dome is 41 meters, making it a beautiful ceremonial building visible from a distance. For the residents of Chelyabinsk, this is not just a temple, but a sanctuary, the construction of which united them, the construction was carried out thanks to a large number ordinary donations from residents and their work.
Townspeople came to the construction site and helped the masons and other professionals, and some simply cooked lunch for everyone. St. George's Church can confidently be called the pride and dignity of the Metallurgical District of the city.
Coordinates: 55.25247500,61.39011800
Bashkiria National Park
The Bashkiria National Park is located on the southwestern slopes of the Southern Urals and unites the Meleuzovsky, Kurgachinsky and Burzyansky districts. It was formed in 1986 and on its territory is the water area of the Nugush Reservoir. This national park is ideal place for travelers and nature lovers. Various and picturesque forests attract them here, fast rivers and mysterious caves.
Those rivers that cut through the mountain ranges here form deep and narrow canyons with rocky outcrops of bizarre shapes, their names are appropriate - “Devil's Finger”, “Sphinx”, “Castle”, “Duck’s Nose” and others. Almost all species of animals characteristic of the Southern Urals are found in the park.
There are wonderful natural monuments here. Firstly, this is the Kuperlya karst bridge: the Kuperlya river began to make its way underground, developing the cave; over time, the roof of the cave collapsed, leaving part of it in the form of a bridge. Another notable place: laboratory in the Kutuk-Sumgan tract. There are natural caves, a tunnel, a bridge, funnels, wells and numerous springs here. In the underground halls of local caves you can see stalactites, stalagmites, grottoes and cave pearls.
Coordinates: 53.05000000,56.53333300
Yugyd Va National Park
The Yugyd Va National Park was created in 1994 and unites the Vuktylsky, Intinsky and Pechora districts of the Komi Republic. It was created in order to preserve endangered natural, cultural and historical monuments, as well as rare species of plants and animals, in the Northern Urals.
National Park "Yugyd Va" is the only corner Europe, where pristine nature has been preserved in a virtually undisturbed state, due to the remoteness and harsh climate of the area. Therefore, the Yugyd Va park was included in the List World Heritage in 1995.
Yugyd Va National Park is attractive for its natural landscapes. In these mountains you can find taiga, mixed forests, subalpine and alpine meadows, mountain tundra.
Here are the highest peaks of the Subpolar Urals, including the symbol of the park - Mount Manaraga, its height is 1663 meters.
Also, the attention of tourists is attracted by herds of deer and quartz deposits; visitors are offered ethnographic routes introducing them to the religious places of the ancient Komi and Mansi peoples, and geological tours dedicated to the history of the development of the riches of the Ural Mountains.
Coordinates: 63.85701100,57.30935900
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In this collection called Ural Mountains photos you can see a picturesque area with an incredible history of creation.
Geologists claim that the Ural Mountains were formed 400 million years ago.
The Ural Mountains are a mountain system of the East European and West Siberian plains. This is a kind of border between two continents - Europe and Asia.
The formation took place as follows: the Eurasian and African lithospheric plates collided, as a result of which one plate fell on top of the other.
The Ural Mountains stretch for 2,000 km, while their width reaches a minimum of 40 km, and a maximum of 150 km.
In one of the ancient references of the 11th century, the mountains of the Urals were called the Earth Belt. Today the names Big Stone and Siberian Stone are also known.
But the name “Ural Mountains” first appears only in the 17th century in Tatishchev’s report. The researcher and his colleague Rychkov organized an expedition to study the mountains. Although the name of the mountains cannot be attributed specifically to Tatishchev. In fact, he borrowed it from the local Bashkir people, who called the mountains exactly that.
On Bashkir language height or eminence means “үр *ör”. After a series of transformations, the word “Ural” appears. But this should not be the end, since research debates are still ongoing.
The height of the mountains is 1895 m, which is exactly the height that the highest peak, Narodnaya, reaches.
More than 48 types of minerals have been discovered in the mountain area - copper, nickel, iron ore, chromium, etc. But the main value is precious stones - amethyst, emeralds, jasper, malachite.
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Ural Mountains - Mountain chain, which crosses Russia from north to south, is the border between two parts of the world and two largest parts(macroregions) of our country - European and Asian.
Geographical location of the Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains stretch from north to south, mainly along the 60th meridian. In the north they bend towards the northeast, towards the Yamal Peninsula, in the south they turn towards the southwest. One of their features is that the mountainous area expands as you move from north to south (this is clearly visible on the map on the right). In the very south, in the region of the Orenburg region, the Ural Mountains connect with nearby elevations, such as General Syrt.
No matter how strange it may seem, the exact geological border of the Ural Mountains (and therefore the exact geographical border between Europe and Asia) still cannot be accurately determined.
The Ural Mountains are conventionally divided into five regions: Polar Urals, Subpolar Urals, Northern Urals, Middle Urals and Southern Urals.
To one degree or another, part of the Ural Mountains is captured by the following regions (from north to south): Arhangelsk region, Komi Republic, Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, Perm Territory, Sverdlovsk Region, Chelyabinsk Region, Republic of Bashkortostan, Orenburg Region, as well as part of Kazakhstan.
Professor D.N. Anuchin wrote in the 19th century about the diversity of landscapes in the Urals:
“From the Konstantinovsky Stone in the north to the Mugodzharsky Mountains in the south, the Urals exhibit different characters in different latitudes. Wild, with rocky peaks in the north, it becomes forested, with more rounded outlines in the middle part, again acquiring rockiness in the Kyshtym Urals, and especially near Zlatoust and further, where the high Iremel rises. And these lovely lakes of the Trans-Urals, bordered on the west by a beautiful line of mountains. These rocky shores of Chusovaya with its dangerous “fighters”, these Tagil rocks with their mysterious “pisanians”, these beauties of the southern, Bashkir Urals, how much material they provide for a photographer, painter, geologist, geographer!
Origin of the Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains have a long and complex history. It begins back in the Proterozoic era - such an ancient and little-studied stage in the history of our planet that scientists do not even divide it into periods and eras. About 3.5 billion years ago, at the site of the future mountains, a rupture of the earth's crust occurred, which soon reached a depth of more than ten kilometers. Over the course of almost two billion years, this rift widened, so that about 430 million years ago an ocean up to a thousand kilometers wide was formed. However, soon after this, the convergence of lithospheric plates began; The ocean disappeared relatively quickly, and mountains formed in its place. This happened about 300 million years ago - this corresponds to the era of the so-called Hercynian folding.
New large uplifts in the Urals resumed only 30 million years ago, during which the Polar, Subpolar, Northern and Southern parts of the mountains were raised by almost a kilometer, and the Middle Urals by about 300-400 meters.
Currently, the Ural Mountains have stabilized - major movements There is no earth's crust visible here. However, to this day they remind people of their active history: from time to time earthquakes occur here, and very large ones (the strongest had an amplitude of 7 points and was recorded not so long ago - in 1914).
Features of the structure and relief of the Urals
From a geological point of view, the Ural Mountains are very complex. They are formed by rocks of various types and ages. In many ways, the features of the internal structure of the Urals are related to its history, for example, traces of deep faults and even sections of oceanic crust are still preserved.
The Ural mountains are medium and low in height, highest point- Mount Narodnaya in the Subpolar Urals, reaching 1895 meters. In profile, the Ural Mountains resemble a depression: the highest ridges are located in the north and south, and the middle part does not exceed 400-500 meters, so that when crossing the Middle Urals, you may not even notice the mountains.
View of the Main Ural Range in the Perm Territory. Photo by Yulia Vandysheva
We can say that the Ural Mountains were “unlucky” in terms of height: they were formed during the same period as Altai, but subsequently experienced much less strong uplifts. The result is that the highest point in Altai, Mount Belukha, reaches four and a half kilometers, and the Ural Mountains are more than two times lower. However, this “elevated” position of Altai turned into a danger of earthquakes - the Urals in this regard are much safer for life.
Despite the relatively low altitudes, the Ural ridge serves as a barrier to air masses moving mainly from the west. There is more precipitation on the western slope than on the eastern slope. In the mountains themselves, the nature of the vegetation clearly shows altitudinal zonation.
Typical vegetation of the mountain tundra belt in the Ural Mountains. The picture was taken on the slope of Mount Humboldt (Main Ural Range, Northern Urals) at an altitude of 1310 meters. Photo by Natalya Shmaenkova
The long, continuous struggle of volcanic forces against the forces of wind and water (in geography, the former are called endogenous, and the latter - exogenous) created a huge number of unique natural attractions in the Urals: rocks, caves and many others.
The Urals are also famous for their huge reserves of minerals of all types. These are, first of all, iron, copper, nickel, manganese and many other types of ores, building materials. The Kachkanar iron deposit is one of the largest in the country. Although the metal content in the ore is low, it contains rare but very valuable metals - manganese and vanadium.
In the north, in the Pechora coal basin, hard coal is mined. There are also precious metals in our region - gold, silver, platinum. Undoubtedly, Ural precious and semi-precious stones are widely known: emeralds mined near Yekaterinburg, diamonds, gems from the Murzinsky strip, and, of course, Ural malachite.
Unfortunately, many valuable old deposits have already been developed. The “Magnetic Mountains,” containing large reserves of iron ore, have been turned into quarries, and the reserves of malachite have been preserved only in museums and in the form of separate inclusions on the site of old mines - it is hardly possible to find even a three-hundred-kilogram monolith now. Nevertheless, these minerals largely ensured the economic power and glory of the Urals for centuries.
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The Ural Mountains, also called the “Stone Belt of the Urals,” are represented by a mountain system surrounded by two plains (East European and West Siberian). These ridges act as a natural barrier between Asian and European territories, and are among the oldest mountains in the world. Their composition is represented by several parts - polar, southern, subpolar, northern and middle.
Ural Mountains: where are they located?
Feature geographical location This system is considered to extend from north to south. The hills adorn the continent of Eurasia, mainly covering two countries - Russia and Kazakhstan. Part of the massif is located in the Arkhangelsk, Sverdlovsk, Orenburg, Chelyabinsk regions, Perm Territory, and Bashkortostan. Coordinates natural object– the mountains run parallel to the 60th meridian. 
The length of this mountain range is more than 2500 km, and the absolute height of the main peak is 1895 m. The average height of the Ural mountains is 1300-1400 m.
TO to the highest peaks array include:
The highest point is located on the border separating the Komi Republic and the territory of Ugra (Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug).
The Ural Mountains reach the shores of the Arctic Ocean, then disappear for some distance under water, continuing on Vaygach and the archipelago New Earth. Thus, the massif stretches in a northerly direction for another 800 km. The maximum width of the “Stone Belt” is about 200 km. In some places it narrows to 50 km or more. 
Origin story
Geologists claim that the Ural Mountains have a complex origin, as evidenced by the diversity of rocks in their structure. The mountain ranges are associated with the era of the Hercynian folding (late Paleozoic), and their age reaches 600,000,000 years. 
The system was formed as a result of the collision of two huge plates. The beginning of these events was preceded by a rupture in the earth's crust, after the expansion of which an ocean formed, which disappeared over time.
Researchers believe that the distant ancestors of the modern system underwent significant changes over many millions of years. Today, a stable situation prevails in the Ural Mountains, and there are no significant movements from the earth’s crust. The last strong earthquake (about 7.0 magnitude) occurred in 1914. 
Nature and riches of the “Stone Belt”
While in the Ural Mountains, you can admire impressive views, visit various caves, swim in lake water, experience adrenaline emotions while descending along the flow of raging rivers. It is convenient to travel here in any way - by private car, bus or on foot. 
The fauna of the “Stone Belt” is diverse. In places where spruce trees grow, it is represented by squirrels that feed on the seeds of coniferous trees. After the arrival of winter, red animals feed on independently prepared supplies (mushrooms, pine nuts). Martens are found in abundance in mountain forests. These predators settle close to squirrels and periodically hunt them. 
The ridges of the Ural Mountains are rich in fur. Unlike their dark Siberian counterparts, the sables of the Urals are reddish in color. Hunting of these animals is prohibited by law, which allows them to breed freely in mountain forests. In the Ural Mountains there is enough space for wolves, moose, and bears to live. The area covered with mixed forest is a favorite place for roe deer. Foxes and brown hares live on the plains. 
The Ural Mountains hide a variety of minerals in their depths. The hills are fraught with asbestos, platinum, and gold deposits. There are also deposits of gems, gold and malachite. 
Climate characteristics
Most of the Ural mountain system covers the temperate climate zone. If in summer season moving along the perimeter of the mountains from the north to the south, you can see that temperature indicators begin to increase. In summer, temperatures fluctuate at +10-12 degrees in the north and +20 in the south. IN winter time year, temperature indicators acquire less contrast. With the onset of January, northern thermometers show about -20 °C, in the south - from -16 to -18 degrees. 
The climate of the Urals is closely related to air flows arriving from outside Atlantic Ocean. Most of the precipitation (up to 800 mm during the year) permeates the western slopes. In the eastern part, such figures decrease to 400-500 mm. In winter, this zone of the mountain system is under the influence of an anticyclone coming from Siberia. In the south, you should expect partly cloudy and cold weather in autumn and winter. 
The fluctuations typical of the local climate are largely due to the mountainous terrain. As altitude increases, the weather becomes more severe, and temperatures vary significantly on different parts of the slopes. 
Description of local attractions
The Ural Mountains can be proud of many attractions:
- Oleni Ruchi Park.
- Reserve "Rezhevskaya".
- Kungur cave.
- An ice fountain located in the Zyuratkul park.
- "Bazhov places."
Oleniy Ruchi Park located in the city of Nizhnie Sergi. For lovers ancient history The local Pisanitsa rock, dotted with drawings by ancient artists, will be interesting. Other prominent sites in this park include caves and the Great Sinkhole. Here you can walk along special trails and visit observation decks, cross to the desired location by cable car. 
Reserve "Rezhevskoy" attracts all connoisseurs of gems. This protected area contains deposits of precious and semi-precious stones. Walking on your own is prohibited here - you can only stay on the territory of the reserve under the supervision of employees. 
The territory of the reserve is crossed by the river Rezh. On its right bank there is the Shaitan-stone. Many Ural residents consider it magical, helping in solving various problems. That is why people constantly come to the stone wanting their dreams to come true. 
Length Kungur Ice Cave– about 6 kilometers, of which tourists can visit only a quarter. In it you can see numerous lakes, grottoes, stalactites and stalagmites. To enhance the visual effects, there is a special backlight. The cave owes its name to the constant sub-zero temperature. To enjoy the beauty here, you need to have winter clothes with you. 
From national park“Zyuratkul”, located in the area of the city of Satka, Chelyabinsk region, arose thanks to the appearance of a geological well. It is worth looking at only in winter. During frosty times, this underground fountain freezes and takes the shape of a 14-meter icicle. 
Park "Bazhovskie places" associated with the famous and beloved book “The Malachite Box”. This place has created full conditions for vacationers. You can go on an exciting walk, by bike, or on horseback, while admiring the picturesque scenery. 
Anyone can cool off here in the lake waters or climb the Markov Stone hill. During the summer season, numerous extreme sports enthusiasts come to Bazhovskiye Mesto with the goal of descending down the mountain rivers. In winter, you can experience just as much adrenaline in the park while riding a snowmobile. 
Recreation centers in the Urals
All necessary conditions have been created for visitors to the Ural Mountains. Recreation centers are located in places far from noisy civilization, in quiet corners of pristine nature, often on the shores of local lakes. Depending on personal preferences, you can stay here in complexes with a modern design or in antique buildings. In any case, travelers can expect comfort and polite, caring staff. 
The bases provide rental of running and alpine skiing, kayaks, tubing, snowmobile rides with an experienced driver are available. The guest area traditionally houses barbecue areas, a Russian bathhouse with billiards, children's playhouses and playgrounds. In such places you are guaranteed to forget about the bustle of the city, and fully relax on your own or with the whole family, taking unforgettable photos as a souvenir.
