Historical and cultural monuments of Altai. Monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic

The Altai Republic is not a rich land in terms of economics, but it is very rich in natural beauty. The nature of the region is unique. Mountain ranges, taiga, steppes, and semi-deserts converged here. Lovers of extreme sports can conquer mountain routes, lovers of calm tourism can explore more accessible places.

Unfortunately, the tourism infrastructure is not yet highly developed, and one must be prepared for Spartan living conditions. However, the cleanest air, richness of nature and fauna can more than pay for everything, and will not leave indifferent any traveler.

Shavlinsky lakes are a complex of lakes that arose during the period of glacial activity. Of all the lakes, two lakes are distinguished, the upper and the lower. There is no transport access here. To achieve the goal, you will have to cover a distance of about 70 kilometers. Part of the path can be traveled by horse, but not on all sections of the road.

However, the lakes are well worth it. Pure water, untouched nature, unique animal world, an abundance of berries and mushrooms throughout the route.

On the lake itself, locals are invited to relax in a bathhouse. And in the glade of idols, everyone who wants to leave their crafts made of wood. This is a kind of open-air museum.

Mount Belukha is the highest mountain in Siberia. Name mountains go from the snow cover on its tops. Although, initially the mountain had the name Three-headed, as it includes three peaks. According to the legends of the indigenous people, the Three-headed Mountain is a haven of gods and spirits, so you need to climb there only with bright thoughts.

There are several climbing routes of varying degrees of difficulty on Mount Belukha. But even from afar, the mountain impresses with its beauty.

A beautiful waterfall, about 160 meters high. Tons of water with power and thunder cascade into the river, surrounded by amazing nature. A mesmerizing sight, from which it is difficult to break away.

And although the walk to the waterfall takes quite a long time, it is worth it. What he sees charges with the purest energy and joy from beauty for a long time.

Chulchinsky waterfall is a fairly young attraction. They began to show it to tourists about ten years ago, discovered it in the 70s of the last century, and itself was formed a little more than 200 years ago, as a result of a rock collapse.

In the village of Verkh-Uimon in 1926, within the framework of the Central Asian expedition, the scientist and artist Nicholas Roerich stayed for 12 days. Vakhromey Atamanov, a local peasant-old believer, sheltered Roerich and his accompanying persons. He was also Nikolai Konstantinovich's guide.

This house was turned into a house-museum of Nicholas Roerich, where they tell about Roerich, about his life and his family. Here are reproductions of his paintings. A small documentary about him is shown in the cinema hall. Roerich's jacket, in which he walked around the neighborhood, is exhibited as a genuine artifact.

They also talk about the difficult fate of the ordinary village family of the Atamanovs. In the local shop you can buy souvenirs and printed materials about Roerich as a keepsake.

Location: Verkh-Uimon village, Naberezhnaya street - 20a.

Probably the most accessible waterfall for tourists. You don't need to get to it through the passes and fords of mountain rivers. It is within walking distance near the mouth of the Kamyshla River on the left bank of the Katun. Although it is small, only 12 meters, it also has its own bewitching beauty and purity.

The most daring can plunge into its cold waters, and then warm up with hot tea in a local cafe. Not fans of extreme sports can be photographed as a souvenir very close to the cascade. Fortunately, there is a wooden footbridge nearby.

The museum is located in the village of Verkhniy Uimon, Ust-Koksinsky district. The museum was created by the local teacher Raisa Pavlovna Kuchuganova. She also leads all the excursions. With all their inspiration and enthusiasm to share knowledge about the history of the region, about fellow villagers and how the Old Believers who came 200 years ago mastered the surrounding lands. The museum introduces them to their life and culture. Although it is small, the fascinating stories of Raisa Pavlovna captivate guests from the first minutes to plunge into history and local legends.

The name comes from the nearby village of Manzherokskoye. The same is the official name of the lake. Manzherok has already gone from folk simplification. The locals originally gave the name - Doingol.

Until recently, the lake was wild and not visited by tourists. But at some point, the lake was cleaned of silt, built next to ski resort, improved the entrance to it, and it became popular for visiting. There are even rental shops for boats and catamarans around; barbecue and attractions are equipped on the shore. You can climb the nearest mountain with a lift and explore the surroundings from above.

However, swimming is also prohibited here, as there is no rescue supervision provided on the lake.

On the Katun River near the village of Chemal lies the Patmos Island, like a piece of rock towering above the water. On the island there is the Church of St. John the Theologian, which belongs to the Barnaul Znamensky convent. The banks in this place are very high and steep, so the island can only be reached through a suspension bridge.

Sailyugem Park is a fairly young ecopark, created in 2010. It occupies a huge territory, where nature has been preserved in its original form. There are also populations of many wild animals that are listed in the Red Book. In this area there are a few local peoples who still live with their own national traditions and rituals.

The infrastructure of the park is just developing, but tourists are invited to visit museums of local lore, the ancient Tarkhatinskaya observatory, as well as study rock paintings and runes of ancient people.

The Seminsky pass is the boundary between the northern and central Altai. The name comes from the Mongolian word for "fortress". Indeed, in ancient times the pass was taken by storm as a fortress. Even now, the weather is constantly changing on it, and you can't guess what to wear. Therefore, warm clothing should always be at hand.

At the top there is a stele in memory of the voluntary entry of Altai into Russia, and you can admire the surrounding beauty of nature.

Many believe that this is a place of power, where three world cultures and three religions converge.

The most beautiful lake with the purest water and the surrounding pristine beauty, included in the UNESCO heritage. The locals call the lake Altyn-Kul, which means the Golden Lake. The official name comes from the tribe living on the shores of the lake.
On the shores of the lake there are tourist centers where you can stay and enjoy your vacation.

The northern coast is more populated and better equipped in terms of service. The southern coast is wilder and with spartan conditions, but quieter and fewer in number. There is also a big plus on this side that you can swim here. The water warms up better, in contrast to the northern side, where it is difficult to dip even your feet in icy water.

Local guides offer boat trips on the lake with a visit to the Corbeau Falls.

This is the main road of Altai. Although it looks like an ordinary asphalt road, it passes through such natural beauty that it itself becomes a local landmark. Driving along it you can see the valleys of seven rivers, many mountain ranges and cross the steppes and passes.

In the city of Gorno-Altaisk, there is a national museum, which was founded by the musician and ethnographer Andrei Anokhin, who devoted his life to studying the culture of the peoples of the region.

The museum has an exposition dedicated to different historical periods. Various household items, weapons and armor found in the excavations. And also a mummy, called the Altai princess, is kept here.

Location: Grigory Choros-Gurkin Street - 46.

Not far from Turquoise Katun there are the Tavdinsky caves. The length of these caves is quite large, but they mainly visit the Big Tavdinskaya Cave. The visit takes place only with a guide. In case of rain, the caves are closed and inaccessible to the public, as the rocks are slippery and it is easy to slip.

Inside, guides talk about the origin of these caves and the legends associated with them. Be prepared that in some rooms the passages are quite narrow and sometimes you have to squeeze on all fours.

The botanical garden in Kamlik village was created by local enthusiasts. From their annual expeditions, they bring samples of rare flora and plant them for further reproduction and distribution. In a small area, both traditional plants of the local flora and rather rare representatives of it are collected.

To navigate the presented exposition, it is best to take an excursion and listen to specialists. On the territory it is also offered to take a steam bath and taste local herbal teas.

There are almost 2000 thousand historical monuments on the territory of the Altai Territory. These include:

1. Military - revolutionary monuments - historical objects associated with the events of the period Civil war and the formation of Soviet power in Altai - the graves of the red partisans and underground fighters, the places of battles, the buildings where the first state bodies of Soviet power were located.

Tomb of the Red Partisans

2. Monuments of the period of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) are represented by individual monuments and memorials to soldiers - fellow countrymen who died on the war fronts, buildings in which hospitals of the wounded were located, mass graves of those who died from wounds, graves of Heroes of the Soviet Union who died after the war, buildings where the heroes of the war lived or studied.

3. Memorable objects associated with the life and work of representatives of science, technology, culture, public figures.

4. Monuments of mining and metallurgical production of the XXVIII - XIX centuries. represented by mines and remnants of factory complexes (Barnaul, Pavlovsky, Verkh - Aleysky plants, Kolyvan grinding factory).

Obelisk of Mining in Altai

5. Few monuments of military engineering art of the 18th century. - the remains of the fortifications of the Kolyvano - Kuznetsk fortified line (Tigiretsky, Beloretsky, Verkh - Aleisky outposts, Klyuchevskoy lighthouse).

Sanatorium and resort complexes of Altai Territory

Large sanatoriums are CJSC "Kurort Belokurikha", CJSC "Sanatorium" Russia ", OJSC" Sanatorium "Altai-West"

Balneological resort Belokurikha, located on unique healing springs, is rightfully considered the pearl of Siberia. The main treasures of the Belokurikha resort are the famous thermal waters with radon content, wholesome mountain air, healing mineral water, and, of course, the nature of the Altai Territory, unique in its beauty and positive energy. The climate is dry, moderately continental: early spring, moderately hot summer, rather warm and dry autumn and calm, sunny winter.

Winter Belokurikha is a prestigious ski resort for both local residents and guests. Snowboard lovers and alpine skiing fans come here. Celebrating Christmas and New Year in these places has become a glorious tradition for many.

Sanatorium "Altai-West" - the best health resort in Altai and Russia

The Altai-West sanatorium is a modern resort complex in Belokurikha, located in close proximity to the unique thermal springs.

Sanatorium Altai-West with a capacity of 607 people began operations in 1963 and is located in the center of the resort of Belokurikha. On the territory of the sanatorium there is a park area by the river with alleys, gazebos, terrenkurs, a children's playground, a sports ground.

Nutrition

Included in the price of the tour.

Three times a day. Breakfast - buffet; lunch and dinner à la carte. The dietary menu is represented by diets No. 1,2,5,6,8,9,10,15.

In the dining room of the sanatorium (450 seats), the Budapest restaurant (56 seats) or the Altai restaurant (52 seats).

Orders for banquets, buffets, coffee breaks, room delivery are accepted.

Lobby bar and coffee shop work

Services

Round-the-clock reception of guests, taxi call, luggage delivery. Storage of valuables (safe at the reception); laundry service; minor repair of clothes; wake up order.

Hairdresser, minimarket, periodicals kiosk; Sberbank branch; service with Sbercard, Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard Electronic, MasterCard Maestro cards; at the reception it is possible to pay for services by the terminal.

Free internet access.

Doctor on duty / first-aid post.

Leisure

Discos, music and entertainment programs, musical evenings by the fire, holiday concerts, shows, performances by artists, film demonstrations.

Excursions to the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer, around the resort (Mount Tserkovka, Old Mill, Mount Four Brothers, Mount Round, Century Pine, Mount Grace).

Active routes provided by travel agencies: horseback riding, hiking, mountain, cycling, rafting; excursions to the breeding horse farm in the village. Altai, where you can see thoroughbred horses and Akhal-Teke breeds.

Infrastructure

For recreation: a cinema and concert hall (500 people), a library (fund of 15,000 copies), a billiard club with a cozy bar, a night club "Otdykh" (show programs, discos).

For sports: a gym, table tennis, equipment rental (roller skates, bicycles, skateboards, scooters); in winter - skates, skis.

For wellness relaxation: indoor pool, heated summer pool, solarium.

For children: children's playroom (computer games, video, construction sets, toys); children playground.

Game room

Sights in Altai

Interesting places of the Altai Territory annually attract tourists from all over Russia. Mountainous terrain, crystal clear and fresh air - here it is a pleasure not only to enjoy the beauty of nature, but also to undergo a course of treatment. Springs with fresh and salt water, silt mud, herbal medicine - it is not possible to list all the procedures. Health paths through the taiga forest, highlands and lowlands will help you to improve your health. You will definitely be impressed sights of Altai Territory, a couple of which we will discuss below.
Itinerary for the day
Start traveling from lowlands to highs. First, take a boat ride on the White, Yarovoye or Mokhovoye lakes. Visit the Tigirek Nature Reserve and Denisov Cave. In the first, the population of rare species of animals, birds and plants is preserved. The second is a large-scale cavity in the territory Western Siberia... The last thing to do is climb Mount Tserkovka, Seven Cave or Charming. To meet the sunset at the height of a bird's flight is true happiness!

Tigirek reserve - spread over 41,500 hectares in the southwestern part of the Altai Territory. Has the status of a state. The reserve consists of three sections: Tigireksky, Beloretsky and Khankharinsky.

Another amazing natural attraction of the Altai Territory is the Ikonniv Island, the place where two rivers merge: Biya and Katun.

Altai has a rich history, the most famous monuments of which are collected in the local history museum of Barnaul. Its collections contain unique ethnographic material, objects of culture, painting.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Altai People's University, the registration and requisition commission under the revolutionary committee of the city and the Zemsky Council of Biysk collected unique collections of exhibits.

Tsarsky mound - sometimes the mound is also called Senteleksky or Charyshsky, but for archaeologists it is Tsarsky - both in size and in finds.

Information about the Rock has been preserved in the local archive, which indicates that the Four brothers were already known in the 19th century. The rock is located very close to the city - at a distance of about four kilometers, at the place where the Belokurikha River and the Medvezhy stream divide.

The official date of the creation of the Museum of Fine and Applied Arts is February 6, 1959. The employees of the Tretyakov Gallery, the Hermitage, the Historical Museum, and local museums of the Altai Territory provided assistance in the creation of museum funds.

In 1992, a great admirer of the history of Altai, Yu. Nikishin realized his old dream and, together with the staff of the V.V. Bianchi created the Museum of the Chuisky tract. It is here that the famous Chuisky tract begins!

Denisov's Cave - the cave is located in the valley of the Anuy River, Altai Territory. Nearby (approximately 4 kilometers) is the village of Black Anuy

Although the cascade on Shinka is not often seen on tourist maps, this natural object considered the largest in the area. The Shinok River itself is a tributary of the Anuy River, its length is 15 kilometers.

The cave was found by local residents in the early 60s of the twentieth century. Later, scientists from Tomsk University began research. Cavers carried out a topographic survey of the discovered cave and laid a 35-meter manhole, preceding the entrance to the cavity.

The Charysh caves are located on the territory of the Tigirek reserve, not far from the village of Tigirek in the Krasnoshchekovsky region of the Altai mountains. They became famous for the fossilized remains of ancient animals found here, as well as traces of the vital activity of primitive

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Mount Piket and a monument to Shukshin

Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

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Altai - subject Russian Federation, a republic within it. The Altai Republic is part of the Russian Federation, but at the same time borders on Kazakhstan and Mongolia. It is not considered a tourist destination or a popular place to visit in Russia, like seaside resorts, for example. But this is a magnificent place, consisting of the most magnificent mountain ranges and flowering fields. If you see the living nature of Altai, you will never forget it and you will simply be in love. The number of mountain ranges is impressive; Belukha, the highest mountain in Siberia (4509 meters), is located on its territory.

Moreover, their contrast with the huge river valleys is impressive. The climate change in the Altai Territories looks especially colorful; on the landscape of mountains and rivers, you can see not only the colorful and bright summer season, when everything around is blooming and shimmering. But also to catch a severe cold and a harsh winter. But at any time Gorny Altai impresses with its picturesque splendor. Of course, Western Siberia is famous not only for its beauty, but also for its culture. This beautiful area is filled with monuments and memories of its own culture, whose history will surely be interesting for you to learn, especially through historical artifacts. It has a past full of mysteries, which are not so easy to solve, but very interesting to study.

The first settlements appeared in Altai as early as 2-3 centuries. BC. In ancient times, the Mongols reigned there, and after other peoples of China and Central Asia, and the original peoples of Altai are considered to be the Mongols, Turks and Tibetans, who settled there, being nomads, and then formed settlements there. Thus, the nomadism and variety of colors of the neighbors of this region makes this territory interesting for archeology.

Historical and cultural monuments of Altai

Stone women

One of the most memorable finds is the images of warriors created by the Altai peoples. The strangest thing is that in the end they acquired such a name. And upon hearing it, it is misleading, because it is a question of depicting warriors and men. More than 200 such boulders were found in the Altai Territory, and some were transported to central cities Moscow and St. Petersburg. They date back to the 8-9th century A.D. None of the images are alike, so to speak, they are all made in a different style, although they represent the same thing. This is a large stone, sometimes made to resemble a silhouette of a man with the image of a man or his face. Usually each of them has a wide-eyed straight gaze. Each has some kind of distinctive mark showing its status.

In the lowered hand, there is usually a saber or a dagger, possibly on the belt. They are dressed in the robes of a warrior, and in their hand they hold a cup or goblet with a drink. It is believed that this bowl in the hand is a symbol of the participation of the soul in the burial. These stone statues attract with some kind of magical aura, they resemble something distant and sacred. They only remind people from a distance, rather serve as their description. The height of the statues varies from 1.5m to 4x. It happens that they are located in groups near some ancient villages. They are attributed to the same time and associated with a historical event. They are closely related to the history of Altai and are considered its heritage. These amazing boulders represent strong and brave men who once lived like this.

This is a subject of discussion among archaeologists. It is also considered the property of Altai and is a large number of boulders installed close to each other. There are several versions of the explanation for this phenomenon, or rather, their purpose. After all, this is the question of why someone once installed a large number of stones in one place at a distance from the village, they must have some meaning. Their role in the funeral ritual is generally recognized, but it is the meaning of this arrangement that is important. These are definitely not tombstones of the dead, because not a single bone was found near the burial. But at that time, the corpses were burned. However, looking at the history and legends about these lands, some believe that it is directly related to the legends of wars.

In ancient stories, it is said that when some glorious warrior or commander died, as many stones were placed next to his burial as the number of enemies he killed. True, even for that period, it is very difficult to imagine that a person killed about a hundred people. And they are usually found in large numbers. Therefore, it is more of a legend, albeit interesting, but dubious. In another version, these burial stones are also considered a kind of cemetery, they said that soldiers and stones were buried there - this is a sign of recognition of the one who came to honor him. But, on the other hand, they could bury both women and children, and then the stones will also be a reverence from the people who came to spend their souls.

In another version, they expressed a theory that these are not easy stones, but hitching posts, which usually nomadic peoples put at their homes in the direction of the east. And it is possible that when the burial ceremony took place, people brought the tethering posts to this place, as a sign of reverence or as a stay there. Perhaps they had a deeper meaning as a sign of attention to the human soul, so that he could know that this person remembers him. Therefore, such places in Balbala are still a controversial cultural monument. All agree that they have ritual significance, but which remains to be seen. While they impress with their multiplicity and location among the rocks, they resemble a kind of cemetery, and on these stones you can even find inscriptions, like some messages to the deceased.

Denisova cave

Altai is full of mountains and ridges, very amazing in their beauty. And it's over there are full of different caves. But these names contain not only the spirit of the people, but also historical significance. The cave itself is called "Bear's Stone" among the people, because according to legend, a dark Shaman lived there earlier, who terrorized neighboring settlements and forced them to pay him. He himself could turn into a huge bear and sculpt a boulder that rolled to the villages, and where his road ran, then it always rained and spoiled the crops. Only the highest deity, to whom the locals prayed, could defeat him.

He destroyed the shaman and pushed a thunderous boulder into the depths of the cave. Now there are many archaeologists, and neighboring settlements scold them for this. After all, they believe that if they break off even a piece from the stone, then the rain will again fall on their houses. But they are unlikely to leave this place alone, because it was this cave that became the source of the cultural find. Namely in it, confirmation was found that in this part of the mainland, people began to settle not from the 1st century. AD, and already from 2-3, and this had more impact.

Of course, then the question arises, why is it called Deonisova? She acquired this name due to the fact that she lived in it for some time in the 18th century. the hermit of Dionysius. For the Old Believers who lived there, he was a shepherd. Believers came to his cave for blessings and advice. Therefore, now the cave is marked this way.

Ukok princess

This unexpected and surprising find fell into the hands of researchers of one mound on the Ukok plateau. In 1993, she found the burial of a man with two knives and a couple of horses, which was quite expected for this place. But after that, something truly amazing was discovered under this burial. They discovered an entire burial room, with the body of a young woman encased in ice, who is now called the Ukok princess. The room was decorated with various skins, and 6 horses were also buried there, which indicates its status, because only the royal family could have had such a number of horses.

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The obelisk in memory of the reformer was erected by the German settlers after his death, almost the first in Russia.

A vase on a column at the entrance to the village of Kolyvan was installed in honor of the Altai stone carvers.

Wooden characters from the books of Vasily Makarovich were carved in Srostki by craftsmen from all over the country.

Officially. Altai Territory is located in the southeast of Western Siberia, 3419 km from Moscow. Territory 168,000 square kilometers.

Informally. Altai Territory is very large and varied. The topography changes as you move through the territory. He is, as if, a growing bear, at first quiet and calm, then huge and majestic. So the steppes and plains grow into foothills and mountains.

Officially. The climate is temperate continental, formed as a result of frequent changes in air masses.

Unofficially. The four seasons have many variations, and each year come back to see them from different angles. You can come in a hot summer, or you can come in coolness and rain. Give me variety! - this is the main rule of Altai weather.

Officially: The Altai Mountains are a complex system of the highest ranges in Siberia, which are separated by deep valleys of mountain rivers and vast hollows located inside the mountains.

Young Russia needed metal for the production of weapons and coins. Ural breeder Akinfiy Demidov founded in 1729 the first metallurgical plant- Kolyvano-Resurrection. The bowels of Altai were rich in silver as well. In 1744 Demidov started the production of silver. The result of Akinfiy Demidov's activities in the Altai Territory was the establishment of a feudal mining industry based on the serf labor of registered peasants and artisans.

The creation and development of bright, interesting events in the business, cultural, sports life of the Altai Territory has become the basis for the development of event tourism in the region. The region annually hosts more than a dozen festivals, forums, holidays that can attract thousands of tourists from various regions of Russia and from abroad. These are the International Tourism Forum "VISIT ALTAI", the holiday "Maralnik Blossom", the festival of drinks "Altayfest", the Day of Russia at the "Turquoise Katun", the festival "Shukshin Days in Altai", the International Youth Forum of the Asia-Pacific Region, the SCO Forum, the Siberian International Forum on Wellness and medical tourism, the holiday "Altai wintering" and many others.

Officially. The useful flora of the region has 1184 plant species. The largest group of drugs, including about 100 types widely used in official medicine.

Informally. Broth, herbal teas, berry fruit drinks - this is what everyone who comes to the Altai Territory needs to try. Spa, health and wellness centers use products made on the basis of Altai herbs.

Attractions of the Altai Territory: description, what to see

Altai Territory is rich in natural beauty. Crowds of tourists flock to this region every year. Mountains, air, clean rivers and lakes are real wealth. Many come here to improve their health, surrounded by picturesque nature. Herbal medicine, bathing in fresh and salt springs, routes through taiga forests and highlands are just some of the wellness activities that this region has to offer to its guests.

Mysterious Altai

The sights of the Altai Territory can be roughly divided into several categories. The first and the main one is made up of natural monuments, the second one includes cultural institutions, the third one is architectural monuments. The main of all categories will be presented in this article.

Excursions around the Altai Territory most often begin with trips to the lakes. You can visit the White or Moss Lake. Many tourists recommend visiting the Tigirinsky Nature Reserve and taking a look at the Denisova Cave. After exploring the lowlands, you can climb the tops of the majestic mountains: Charming, Tserkovka or Semipeschernaya. Watching the sunset on a mountain peak is a special pleasure. Natural monuments of the Altai Territory are numerous. Within the framework of this article, only a few of them can be described.

Ikonnikov Island

The rivers of the Altai Territory are of particular interest to tourists. Some of them are located near historical and cultural monuments, which in general creates a single excursion complex. One of these complexes is the Ikonnikov Island. It is located at the confluence of Biya and Katun - the main waterways of the Altai Territory. This attraction is popular not only among tourists, but also among locals.

Blue Lakes

The natural attractions of the Altai Territory are represented by various reservoirs of unusual origin. Blue Lakes, for example, were formed more than 25 thousand years ago. They are located on the left bank of the Katun River, 4 km from the village of Askat. The lake got its name due to the shade of the water. In sunny weather, it is an incredibly beautiful azure color. There is a popular belief among local residents that this water is capable of treating eye diseases. But this attraction of the Altai Territory can not always be seen. When the Katun overflows, the lakes disappear, then reappear when the water recedes.

In winter, the lakes do not freeze. Even when it is very cold, the water temperature does not drop below 9 degrees. The fact is that there are springs at the bottom, but not hot, but icy ones. The lakes do not freeze because the number and power of the beating underwater springs is incredibly great. Blue lakes can only be seen in winter or autumn. The rest of the time they are hidden by the murky waters of the Katun. Among the sights of the Altai Territory, holy monasteries are also distinguished.

Temple on the island of Patmos

Near the village of Chemal, on the island of Patmos, there is a small church. The temple is a copy of the ancient monastery of St. John the Evangelist. This is the first Orthodox church in Chemal with an unusual history. The island itself is also of interest. Patmos means “holy place”. There are legends and stories about him. According to the most famous legend, John saw two temples hovering over the water surface: one over the Mediterranean Sea, and the other at the opposite end of the earth. Interestingly, both islands are called Patmos.

In that amazing place miracles happen all the time. One of them is the self-renewal of the ancient icon of the Mother of God. She was brought to the temple in a terrible state, her face was practically invisible. The monks wanted to restore it, but for now they placed the icon in the skete. And she began to recover herself. The face acquired clear features, colors began to appear. It seemed that someone was re-drawing the icon. There is another amazing shrine in the temple - the icon "The Lord Almighty". On the image, the servants of the temple regularly notice droplets of moisture. The priests say that this icon is also able to hear. People turn to the image with their requests.

In the temple there is another miracle, created by hands - beels. These are the ancestors of church bells. When they are hit, the whole village is enveloped in unearthly sound vibrations. Tourists love this place very much. It can be reached via a suspension bridge over the seething Katunya. The transition itself is already causing a storm of emotions.

The natural attractions of the Altai Territory are striking in their beauty, but there is not always an opportunity to see them. If you come on vacation with children, then going to the zoo should be preferred to excursions to the lakes or to the reserve.

On a visit to our smaller brothers

The Barnaul Zoo is the real sight of the city. Here you can see not only rare animals, but also take part in all kinds of events that the administration conducts for children and adults. The very territory of the Barnaul Zoo is decorated in a very original way. Tiled paths, comfortable benches, flower beds, figurines fairytale characters- all this creates an atmosphere of comfort and safety.

The zoo administration pays a lot of attention to educational activities. Lessons in biology and zoology are held on the territory. You can also visit educational excursions and take part in a quiz with prizes.

Barnaul is a city not only with picturesque nature, but also with unusual architectural structures.

House under the spire in Barnaul

This building is symbolic for the city. It was built during the time of Stalin. But at the same time, the building is a modern landmark. The house was finally completed in 1956, but construction work began much earlier. The building is designed in the classicism style. From the very opening, on the ground floor, there is a deli, which immediately gained popularity. But not everyone could live in the building. Preference was given to the military, scientists, honorary citizens, war veterans and party members. Some of the apartments are still inhabited by the descendants of the first tenants.

The spire draws attention to this building. Together with it, the height of the building is 46 m. ​​In Barnaul, this structure was considered the tallest for a long time. There was a clock on the spire tower that showed the most exact time... Today the mechanism requires repair, which requires serious investments. Another distinctive feature of the building is the weather vane, which also does not work today. Replacing it costs about a million rubles. The city administration does not abandon attempts to raise funds, but so far this has not yielded results. The facade of the house is regularly restored, the yard area is carefully cleaned. This attraction is depicted on all avenues and postcards in Barnaul.

The cultural program

Art connoisseurs will appreciate the theaters of the Altai Territory. Most of them are located in Barnaul. The Altai Theater of Children and Youth received flattering reviews. Many argue that its repertoire surpasses even the Barnaul Regional Drama Theater. Classics are performed here. For many years, the Drama Theater in the city of Biysk has been pleasing with excellent performances. There is also a puppet theater in Barnaul.

Altai Territory is a great place for a varied vacation. Here you can enjoy the picturesque nature, visit interesting institutions, admire cultural monuments, enrich yourself spiritually and even touch the beauty.

All sights of Altai (109)

Sights of Altai presented on this page as a rating based on tourist reviews. So what is interesting to see in Altai? Below, all the sights of Altai are collected in one summary table: each attraction is supplied with a large photo, detailed description, address and phone number, is marked on the map, and any tourist can leave a comment to it.

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Mount Piket and a monument to Shukshin

Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

Monument "Migrants to Altai"

Monument at the landing site of Tereshkova

Chair-lift to Mount Tserkovka

Gambling zone "Siberian coin"

Monument to Roerich

Reserve "Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok River"

Archaeological Park "Crossroads of Worlds"

Monument to Peter I in Biysk

The sights of the Altai Territory are wonderful virgin nature: magnificent lakes, interesting caves and rocks, as well as ancient burial mounds and rock paintings of primitive man.

So, we recommend that tourists visit Lake Aya, which is fed by underground springs. It is interesting that in this lake you can swim in summer season- the water here is warm enough during this period.

Other interesting attraction of Altai- rock Four brothers. This natural monument is under state protection. This rock is 10 meters high. Several beautiful legends are associated with it.

The sights of Barnaul are also interesting, for example, some historical buildings, the Museum of Local Lore and Art, as well as the Museum of the History of Literature, Culture and Art.

Architectural sights of Biysk are also curious, such as Art Nouveau mansions and eclectic buildings. By the way, it is in Biysk that tourist routes begin in Belokurikha, to Lake Teletskoye. Be sure to visit the Vitaly Bianki Museum, as well as the Biysk Regional Museum.

In addition to the above, travelers will be interested in visiting such Altai sights as the Charysh Caves, where archaeologists discovered the remains of ancient animals that died out many years ago. These historic animals are mammoths and bison, woolly rhinos and cave wild hyenas. Here you can also see the remains of animals that today cannot be found in the Altai Territory, for example, the bones of a fossil deer. There are other interesting caves in Altai, where tourists can get both on their own and as part of an organized tour.

The Tsarsky Kurgan, a unique archaeological complex on the Sentelek River, built in the 5th century BC, also belongs to the curious natural attractions of Altai. In this amazing territory, tourists will find 19 steles (4.5 meters) directed to the sky, a circular ring made of slabs, as well as an inner mound ring. This is the largest memorial complex in Altai.

Presentation on the topic "Attractions of the Altai Territory"

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Sights of the Altai Territory. Compiled by: Natalya Alexandrovna Maslova, primary school teacher, Belokurikha, Altai Territory

Mountain Charming. Altai Territory, Kurinsky District, Kolyvan settlement Russia, Western Siberia, Altai, Altai Territory It is located 5 km from the village of Kolyvan to the north-east and 6 km from the village of them. March 8. At the top of the Charming Mountain there is a grotto resembling the head of a fish, animal or bird with an open mouth (beak) and even an eye. The resemblance to a living creature is enhanced even more if you look into the grotto from the upper platform of the rock. From there, one can see a wide-open mouth with smooth inner walls, turning into a dark "pharynx" and then into a "larynx" - a thin crevice between stone layers.

At the top of Mount Charming, there are no other water sources, except for the lake in the southern part on the slope of the mountain. The lake is shallow, with clear water, brownish-red in color, slightly swampy, with a rocky bottom and a small layer of silt. The lake has the shape of an irregular oval with overgrown birches south coast... In the southeastern part of the coast there is a convenient approach to the water with "steps". Near the water, on a flattened rocky outlet, there is a shallow fossa - a hole. Perhaps the edges of the hole were corrected in antiquity, and it was used in rituals. The very name of the mountain - "Charming" - comes from the word "charm". It is believed that sacrifices were made to the spirits of the "lower world" - water and earth on the shore of the lake.

Belokurikha medicinal springs. They are located in the city of Belokurikha, Smolensk District, Altai Territory. The Belokurikha deposit of thermal radon waters is located within a fault located at the junction of the West Siberian Plain and the Altai-Sayan mountainous country in the valley of the Bolshaya Belokurikha River at an altitude of 250 m above sea level. The springs have been known since 1866. The local residents of Gudkov and Kazantsev experienced the healing properties of the hot springs in the middle of the 19th century. Siberian researcher S.I. Gulyaev. In 1867, the first patients arrived at the keys. Since this year, the resort of Belokurikha has been leading its history, and S.I. Gulyaev is deservedly considered its founder.

Belokurikha radon springs are one of the most amazing natural phenomena. The deposit is small in its area - about a square kilometer, in cross-section it resembles a giant multilayer granite bowl or a stack of plates, placed one on top of the other, the space between which is filled with water. Passing through labyrinths and aquifers, heated and enriched with trace elements and radon, the water is directed towards the slope of the giant bowl, where it comes to the surface with numerous hot springs. They are unique in their medicinal and chemical properties. Radon waters have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-allergic effects, have a unique ability to lower cholesterol in the body, and even prevent aging.

Mount Semipeschernaya. It is located in the Krasnoshchekovsky District, 5 km downstream of the Ini River from the village of Tigirek, on the left bank. The picturesque Mount Semipeschernaya or Seven Brothers is of great interest. This is a cliff made of limestone, towering 150 m above the river. Cave-caves of different sizes and shapes have their own names. None of the caves are like the other. Of particular interest are, in particular, two of them - String and Gloomy.

The Struna Cave is a through steeply inclined tunnel, the lower exit of which is located at the very edge of the water, and the upper one is 40 m higher and looks like a sinkhole, the length of the cave is 75 m. Gloomy Cave. The length of the cave is 76 m, the amplitude is 5 m. From the spacious, south-facing entrance, there is a narrowing gallery in the north direction, which ends with a ledge into a grotto with a flat and bowl-shaped floor. The Gloomy Cave is interesting as an archaeological site.

The mountain is located 56 km from the regional center of Kurya, 8 km east of the village of Kolyvan and 2 km from the village of 8 Marta. This is the highest mountain of the Kolyvan ridge, it is located at the northern end of the ridge. Its height is 1210 m above sea level. The mountain got its name not by chance: from afar, the fir forest covering the slopes of the mountain really looks blue.

The top of the mountain is represented by rocks, devoid of any vegetation due to the weak rocky soil, on which young trees do not take root well. Rounded, domed forms prevail on the mountain, rocky outcrops are often found. A beautiful panorama opens from the top of the mountain. Through the efforts of water and winds, the most unexpected and interesting forms of relief have been created on Sinyukha: sometimes these are arches, then columns, or sometimes fantastic animals. The slopes of the mountain are occupied by a fir forest, the flora of the Sinyukha Mountain has 541 species of higher vascular plants, 18 of which are included in the Red Book of the Altai Territory. Mount Sinyukha has long been considered a place of pilgrimage. At the top and slopes of the mountain there are several natural granite bowls filled, as many believe, with holy water.

Rock Tserkovka Altai Territory, city of Belokurikha It has a height of 794 m, is located 4 km south-west of Belokurikha and is a cone-shaped mountain covered with forest with several rocky outcrops. Mount Tserkovka has long been a local landmark of the resort town of Belokurikha. At the top of the Tserkovka, a wonderful view opens up of the Biysk plain, approaching the mountains, of the city of Belokurikha, of the resort area with sanatoriums and of the undulating ridges of the mountains of the Cherginsky ridge. Rock Church cannot be confused. She stands on the edge of a steep slope from the ridge of the mountain. The rock is formed by large weathered boulders - outlier rocks. And it narrows from the base to the top. The top of the rock is a lump-onion, similar to a church dome, with a cross on it. This probably explains the name of the mountain. In the past centuries, a sacred tree of the Altaians grew at the eastern side of the rock and there was a chapel. Birds are usually fed near the Tserkovka rock. The birds are so accustomed to people that they sit right on the hand of the nursing ones.

Mountains Big and Small Monastery.

Mount Maliy Monastyr, towering 70 m above the valley level.At the top of the mountain there are stone gates, and on the southwestern slope there are about a dozen small karst caves from 2 to 15 m long, as well as karst arch... In the second grotto of the cave there is a small lake with healing water. The Bolshoi and Maly Monastyr mountains are located in the valley of the Charysh River, near the village of Ust-Pustynka, Krasnoshchekovsky District, Altai Territory. These are rocks “made” by nature from marble white limestone, they have numerous caves, grottoes, towers, arches. There are 18 caves alone. Rocks resembling the buildings of ancient monasteries, sparkling in the sun with white, gray, blue and pink limestones. The pastel palette gives the Big and Small Monasteries a particularly romantic look.

The cave is located in the middle reaches of the Anuy River, 50 km upstream from the village of Soloneshnoye, 4 km from the village of Topolny. The wide entrance to the cave opens right on the side of the mountain, a few meters above the road. Denisova Cave is a unique archaeological and natural monument. Since 1982, archaeological research has been carried out here, more than 20 cultural layers have been uncovered that characterize the main stages of ancient history - from the Early Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Many finds are kept in museums in the Altai Territory and Siberia.

The Denisov Cave monument was formed 800 thousand years ago. The water gradually washed away the rock, forming a cavity with two inner dead-end galleries and three outer holes (the upper, central entrance and the right cavity). Thanks to the upper opening, the central, large and comfortable part of the grotto was illuminated; in addition, it provided excellent smoke draft. The grotto has always been a good natural refuge for humans and animals.

Rural tourism in Altai

There are a lot of objects that may be of interest to tourists on the territory of our region. Resources for the development of rural tourism in the region are very diverse:

• the long history of the formation of the agrarian sector of the regional economy has led to a variety of farming systems, the formation of remarkable cadres of rural labor, many truly outstanding masters of agricultural production, whose names are known throughout the country;
• the presence of objects of the national level, testifying to the high potential of the landowners of the region. These are irrigation systems, state forest belts, main canals, powerful elevators and much more, each of which can be the object of an excursion show to tourists;
• ethnic features of land management, represented in the farms of Russians, Germans, Ukrainians, Belarusians, Kazakhs, etc .;
• close connection of agricultural production with industrial facilities;
• formed system of suburban farms;
• natural objects;
• various landscapes of the natural zones of the region, which allow organizing ecological routes around the villages in which business entities are located, etc.

Tourists visiting rural areas primarily want to get acquainted with local natural attractions. Among them are: steppe lakes, pine tape forests, birch groves of the forest-steppe strip of the region, the banks of the main rivers, interesting peaks and much more. A significant part of them are legally referred to as specially protected natural areas... These are reserves located in the mountainous ("Baschelaksky", "Mikhailovsky", "Charyshsky"), steppe ("Blagoveshchensky", "Urzhumsky"), forest ("Zalesovsky", "Sokolovsky") regions of the region. Many of them are associated with water bodies ("Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok river", "Swan"). The buffer zone of the Tigirek reserve, located in the southwestern part of the region, is of great interest to tourists.

Local residents are encouraged to identify the recreational potential of existing protected areas and determine their possibilities for creating recreation programs in their area. Natural monuments can become an attractive object. Some of them have long been visited by tourists (Lake Aya, Giraffe waterfall, Bobyrgan mountain, Yashchur cave, the confluence of the Biya and Katun rivers, Sinyukha mountain, Denisova cave, Kolyvansky Borok, etc.). There are 123 natural monuments in the region, and even more objects can acquire this status in the future.

Most tourists associate their vacation with visiting water bodies. In this regard, interesting sites of rivers, lakes, ponds, and bogs should certainly be offered as places for walking and resting for visitors. Places for swimming and fishing in most areas of our region are mostly unknown to tourists. Therefore, many interesting areas that villagers know about remain inaccessible to vacationers.

Many districts of the region are rich in medicinal resources: mineral waters and curative mud. The most famous are the therapeutic muds in the lakes Yarovoye, Zhirnoye, Mostovoye, Zerkalnoye, Malinovoye, Gorkoye and others. Peat mud of good quality is formed in the conditions of the old lakes of the Pre-Altai plain and the forest zone of the Ob region.

We would like to highlight the springs. Their arrangement and analysis of the water composition can contribute to the popularization of these objects. Our region is rich in underground medicinal and medicinal-table waters. In addition to the well-known Belokurikhinsky springs in the Smolensk region there are Iskrovskoe and Chernovskoe water deposits with radon content.

Mineral waters of different composition are found in Ust-Kalmansky (Berezovskoe deposit), Zavyalovsky (Zavyalovskoe), Biysky (Stan-Bekhtemirsky), Pankrushikhinsky, Aleisky, Shipunovsky, Volchikhinsky, Yegoryevsky, Rodinsky, Slavgorodsky, Pospelikhinsky and other regions.

Cultural and historical attractions can take their rightful place in the proposals of rural guest houses. Our region has been inhabited by different peoples for many thousands of years, important historical events have taken place here. For example, one of the major campaigns of the troops of Genghis Khan (1207) passed through the territories of Altai, Soviet, Smolensk, Bystroistok and other regions of the region. In all districts of the region there are archaeological sites (sites, settlements, burial mounds, burial grounds, traces of ancient mining). This is the Denisova Cave site, the Karama settlement (in the Soloneshensky region), whose age dates back to the early Paleolithic era, or the Tsarsky Kurgan (IX-IV centuries BC) in the Charyshsky region. There are archaeological sites almost near all the famous natural attractions of the region. Very often, where modern villages are now conveniently located, there were earlier settlements of ancient people.

Historical and architectural monuments are located in the oldest villages of the region:

• shops of merchants Firsov and Rozhdestvensky in the village. Altai;
• the trading house and the residential house of the merchant A.I. Chernov in the village. Wolf;
• Orthodox Church (1880) in the village. Dumchevo;
• house-shop of the merchant Shkrelev in the village. Pleshkovo;
• the house of the merchant Buravlev in the village. Krasnogorskoe;
• the territory of the first plant of A. Demidov, 4 km from the village. Kolyvan;
• Loktevsky silver smelting plant (1872) on the territory of the village. Elbow;
• the building of the parish school, the parish government in the village. Ust-Kalmanka;
• Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (1906) in the village. Korobeinikov and many others.

A historical monument is the place where the world's first woman-cosmonaut Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova landed (June 19, 1963).

Many villages in our region are associated with the life and work of famous people:

• with. Splices are the birthplace of V.M. Shukshin, an outstanding cultural figure, writer, film director, actor;
• with. The Quick Source is the birthplace of V.S. Zolotukhin, theater and film actor, Honored Art Worker of Russia, People's Artist of Russia;
• with. Verkh-Obskoe of the Smolensk region is the birthplace of M.S. Evdokimov, actor, former governor of the Altai Territory;
• with. Kurya of the Kurinsky district is the birthplace of M.T. Kalashnikov, small arms designer, twice Hero of Socialist Labor;
• pos. May morning of the Kosikhinsky district - the birthplace of G.S. Titov, pilot-cosmonaut of the USSR, Hero of the Soviet Union, colonel-general of aviation (the G.S. Titov museum is located in the village of Polkovnikovo);
• with. Blizzards of the Shipunovsky District is the birthplace of M.E. Efremov, Hero of Socialist Labor;
• with. Savvushka of the Zmeinogorsk region is the birthplace of V.M. Bakholdina, the hero of Socialist Labor, the first woman tractor driver in Altai;
• with. Smolenskoye is associated with the childhood years of the life of the writer A.P. Sobolev;
• in the village of Kosikha the poet R.I. Christmas.

Visits by tourists to villages can be short-term or long-term. If a tourist is staying for one night, then it is necessary to organize the night and meals for him. If a tourist's stay in a village does not require an overnight stay, then it is excursion tourism.

Tourists in the village are attracted by:

• objects for display, where you can not only see, but also take part in an unusual labor process (mill, cheese dairy, smithy, etc.);
• museums of folk culture and crafts, where you can see exhibits and buy souvenirs;
• the possibility of contact with animals (horse farms, etc.);
• local food, traditional food, etc.

Such objects become the basis for the organization of rural tourism with a long stay. The vast majority of consumers of rural tourism services expect a large package of services for active recreation in the vicinity of the village, region. The lucrative article of tourism is not only the renting of accommodation for the night.

Additional income is generated by:

• sale of local products (without intermediaries and transport);
• sale of meals prepared from our own products;
• sale of handicrafts;
• equipment rental, transport services, excursions, etc.

Most tourists prefer active holidays. It is not enough for them just contemplation of nature and picturesque landscape. Tourists need to guarantee interesting forms of spending their free time, not forgetting about bad weather. In this regard, it is important to have sports and recreational facilities in the region. They need to be created through the efforts of the local community, making the most of the existing ones. At the same time, one should not count on large financial investments. In the beginning, it can be a sports ground, a playground, walking paths, hiking and cycling. Over time - big objects: swimming pool, tennis court and much more. With an increase in tourism income and investment, local authorities can do all this.

You can also diversify the stay of tourists by inviting them to participate in local holidays, festivals, folk festivals, etc. Such events allow guests to learn, feel the local customs and flavor. Rides in a cart (sleigh), horseback riding, bonfires, barbecue are very popular among tourists. The organization of such entertainment benefits from the intelligent interaction of the owners in a particular village: some offer accommodation and stay, others prepare an entertainment program.

Sights of Altai

In the southeast of Western Siberia there is an unforgettable beauty region - Altai Territory. It is famous for its nature, which combines mystery and some exoticism, for which the mountain system of Altai is often called "Russian Tibet". We offer you to get acquainted with the most remarkable sights of Altai.

« Stone mushrooms»In Altai

In the Karasu gorge, there is the Akkurum tract, which is nicknamed "Stone mushrooms". This accumulation of fragments and blocks of rock really resembles in its shape huge elongated mushrooms, which appeared as a result of washing out by water and blowing out by the wind.

Rock "Four Brothers" in Altai

Among the natural attractions of Altai, an unusual rock called "Four Brothers" is popular with tourists. The rock, almost 10 m high, really resembles people standing close to each other.

Altai Stonehenge

On the Ukok high plateau, there is a mysterious place dotted with ancient stone monuments - 5 smooth white slabs up to 7 m high.

Waterfalls of the Shinok River in Altai

The Shinok River rushes along steep and inaccessible mountain gorges, more than once falling down a cascade of waterfalls. The most famous waterfalls are Tender Mirage, Yogi, Giraffe. Their maximum height is 70 m.

The unique sights of Altai include the Blue Lakes, located in the northern part of the region. They amaze with their beauty and rare, azure water color.

Patmos island in Altai

One of the most picturesque sights of Altai Mountains is located near the village of Chemal, in the middle of the Katun River. It is a rocky island with a small but beautiful church. Tourists get to it via a suspension bridge.

Denisova cave in Altai

Not far from the right bank of the Anuy River near the village of Soloneshnoe is the Denisova Cave, located 670 m above sea level. It is known that the cave was used as a refuge by the Neanderthals, then the Scythians, Turks and Huns.

Mountain Devil's Finger in Altai

Among the things to see in Gorny Altai, one cannot fail to mention the Devil's Finger Mountain. It rises not far from Lake Aya. In fact, the rock, due to its stone ledge, resembles a finger sticking out of the surface of the earth. Climbing the attraction, the tourist is presented with a mesmerizing panorama of the lake and the surrounding hills covered with dense forests.

The main attraction of the Altai Territory is the magnificent nature. Picturesque transparent lakes, full-flowing mountain rivers, mysterious caves and rocks, mountains covered with legends, endless forests, mineral healing springs. Cognitive tourism in the Altai Territory is associated with visiting numerous archaeological sites and museum expositions, as well as entire memorial museum complexes created in memory of the famous natives of the region. Holidays in Altai can be associated with fishing, hunting, living in nature, active sports, health improvement activities and even, more recently, gambling.

List, photos with names and descriptions of the main attractions!

1. Pine ribbon pine forests

Forests that stretch along rivers in the form of strips from 5 to 40 km wide are called ribbon pine forests. There are 5 of them in Altai, the largest is the Barnaul Bor belt, its length along the Ob is more than 400 km. Altai forest bands have no analogues in the world, it is believed that they were formed during the Ice Age. The unique flora and fauna of these places is mesmerizing; it is one of the most popular holiday destinations among tourists.

2. The resort town of Belokurikha

A large balneological resort at the foot of Mount Tserkovka is known far beyond the borders of the region. At the end of the 19th century, radon thermal springs with healing mineral water... It is not only water that heals here, but also the local air - the amount of air ions in it is twice as high as in the best Swiss resorts, and phytoncides are also present in large quantities. Recently, Belokurikha has acquired the status of one of the most popular ski resorts.

3. Mount Tserkovka

One of the natural attractions of the resort of Belokurikha. The mountain peak with a cross installed on it resembles a church dome, hence the name Tserkovka. You can climb to the very top of the cliff, from which a wonderful view of the picturesque surroundings, covered with forests, opens, on foot along the paved path or by cable car. There is a small cafe upstairs where you can grab a bite to eat. In winter, the mountain turns into a popular ski resort.

4. Lake Bolshoye Yarovoe

The famous lake with an area of ​​53 km 2 is located in the Kulundinskaya steppe, near Slavgorod. The reservoir is known for its miraculous properties, which are due to the presence of healing silt mud and highly mineralized salt water in it. These natural resources are successfully used in medicine for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. For this purpose, sanatoriums and balneological hospitals have been built on the coast of the lake.

5. Denisova cave

One of natural monuments Altai Territory, on the territory of which archaeologists have been working since the second half of the last century. Tens of thousands of unique exhibits have already been collected - hunting accessories, tools, the remains of more than 100 species of ancient animals and plants. It is assumed that our ancestors lived in this area 280 thousand years ago. This is proved by the found remains of a still unknown species of people, called the Altai, or Denisovan people.

6. Museum-reserve of V. M. Shukshin

The small village of Srostki in Altai became famous thanks to its famous countryman - Vasily Shukshin. In memory of him, a whole memorial complex of several buildings and corners of nature associated with the life of the writer was created here. Among them are the school where Shukshin studied, the house in which he spent his childhood and the house that he bought for his mother. The museum also includes the local cemetery, Popovsky Island, a small chapel and Mount Piket, famous for its annual Shukshin readings.

7. Lake Aya

The lake is located near the famous Chuisky tract, on the border between the steppe and mountain Altai, and is very popular with tourists. In shape, it resembles a crescent, and therefore has such an unusual name, which is translated from the Turkic as "moon". The climate in this area is quite mild, mountains protect the lake from the wind from all sides, the water is warm in summer, even children can swim. There are many hotels and hostels on the coast, water activities are offered.

8. Turquoise Katun

This is a large-scale tourist area on the banks of the largest river in the Altai Territory - Katun. The infrastructure of the resort includes numerous hotels, bases, restaurants and cafes, sports grounds, and shopping malls. There is also an artificial lake with warm water, offering a lot of water activities. It is impossible to swim in the Katun itself because of the strong current and low water temperature, but, nevertheless, rafting on the river is very popular.

9. Tavdinskie caves

In the Altai mountains, there are about 500 caves, many are recognized as natural monuments, including the Tavda caves, 5 km long. This is a complex of three dozen caves of different shapes and depths, connected to each other. They are located in the valley of the Katun River. The most visited is the Bolshaya Tavdinskaya Cave, inside it there is electricity, stairs and railings are installed. The ledge in the center of the cave looks like a gnome. According to legend, this is her keeper, and you need to leave him a coin.

10. Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok river

The small picturesque river Shinok and its environs are a natural monument, a nature reserve, one of the most popular tourist sites in Altai. All this thanks to a cascade of 7 large and small waterfalls of amazing beauty. Their total length is 120 meters, and the height of the largest is 70 meters. All waterfalls have names like Giraffe or Yogi. The river is also interesting for its fauna. Here you can find rare peregrine falcons, marals, two-colored leathers.

11. Siberian coin

The only one in Siberia entertainment center an area of ​​more than 2000 hectares, on the territory of which the gambling business is permitted by law. It includes a network of exclusive casinos, five-star hotels and villas, shopping and sports centers, a water park, a cinema and concert complex, a snowboard park, a helipad and much more. There is a gambling zone not far from the "Turquoise Katun" resort.

12. Mining pharmacy-museum in Barnaul

The cozy, homely atmosphere of this establishment will not leave anyone indifferent. Here they will give you delicious tea, offer to taste the famous Altai balsams, take a tour of the pharmacy museum, reveal the secrets of making old medicines and pills. By the way, there is a pharmacy in an old building - the first brick building in Barnaul, here, more than two hundred years ago, the first pharmacy in Altai was opened.

13. Mount Devil's Finger

The 250-meter-high mountain covered with ancient legends is located not far from Lake Aya. If you look closely, the rocky ledge at its top really resembles a lone finger sticking out of the ground. From this place, the valley of the Katun River and the picturesque Lake Aya appear in all its glory. There is a belief that the mountain heals women's diseases and gives men strength. Research has confirmed the presence of a geomagnetic node under the cliff, emitting a powerful stream of energy.

14. Tigirek reserve

This is a relatively young protected area in the south of the Altai Territory; it received its status at the end of the last century. The relief of this area is of interest. There are mountains, forests, cave complexes, and magnificent valleys of the Ini and Belaya rivers. Also here is the Tigirek Fortress - an architectural monument of the 18th century. The flora and fauna of the protected area are diverse, some species are considered rare and endangered.

15. Rock Four Brothers

A unique geological monument with a height of about 10-12 meters and an area of ​​75 m 2 is located in the south of the city of Belokurikha. If you look closely at it, you can actually see the outlines of four men standing shoulder to shoulder. You can climb up to the rocks along pedestrian paths, while there is an opportunity to meet chipmunks, squirrels, rare birds living here. Since 2000, the rock and its surroundings have received the status of a nature conservation monument.

16. Museum "City" in Barnaul

One of the youngest museums, which opened its doors to visitors in 2007 in an old building from pre-revolutionary times. The main task of the museum is to show the main historical moments in the life of the city through the fate of the people who played an important role in its development. More than 6 thousand museum exhibits - documents, photographs, letters, clothes, household items - allow you to gradually trace the history of the transformation of a small factory village into a modern industrial center of Siberia.

17. Kolyvan Lake

One of the most famous lakes in the Altai Territory is located near the city of Zmeinogorsk. Its distinctive feature is the cliffs of the most bizarre, fabulous form framing along the perimeter. And also the lake is famous for the large quantities of water nuts growing here. This is a rare plant with fruits of an interesting shape, listed in the Red Book. It is believed that it has been preserved since the pre-glacial period. All conditions for comfortable rest and entertainment are created on the lake.

18. Tsar's mound

The largest and most spectacular of such archaeological sites in Altai is located on the banks of the Sentelek River. The diameter of the mound is 46 meters, and its height is 2 meters. It is assumed that the chief of the tribe was buried here. The uniqueness of the mound lies in the presence of an underground ring of slabs about 1.5 meters in size, as well as a number of stone steles of different heights, the distance between which is strictly 320 cm. Probably, the mound was also used as an ancient observatory.

19. Intercession Cathedral in Barnaul

The first service in the cathedral took place at the beginning of the last century. It was built with donations from parishioners, although it was located in the poorest area of ​​the city. The architecture of the building corresponds to the Byzantine style; during its design, frescoes were used on the theme of paintings by Vasnetsov, Kramskoy, Nesterov. During the years of Soviet power, the cross was demolished from the domes, the bell tower was destroyed, but the temple itself survived. In 2011, it was finally renovated.

20. Arboretum "Kholmogorye"

The best way to take a break from everyday stress and vain worries is to plunge into the world of coniferous and deciduous greenery, medicinal herbs and shrubs, luxurious flower beds and picturesque alpine hills. The Kholmogorye complex covers an area of ​​800 hectares. In addition to plantations on its territory, there are two mirror ponds, a shop with products from environmentally friendly raw materials, a summer cafe, a tea house, pottery workshops, children's attractions, and a zoo.

21. White Lake (Kurinsky District)

The lake and its surroundings are very popular with tourists. It is located at the foot of Mount Sinyukha, is small and almost perfectly round. Like many natural attractions of Altai, the lake has its own legend. A small island rises in the middle of the reservoir. Rumor has it that in the old days there was a workshop for the manufacture of counterfeit silver coins, and there was even more silver in them than in the real ones.

22. Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

In 2003, one of the most magnificent Orthodox cathedrals in the Altai Territory celebrated its centenary. It was built in the Russian-Byzantine style with donations from the townspeople and admires not only for its architecture, but also for its magnificent interior decoration. This is one of the few temples that survived during the years of Soviet rule, and after the war it remained the only temple in the southeast of the Altai Territory where church services were held.

23. Altai Memorial Museum of G. S. Titov

The unique cosmonautics museum is located in the small village of Polkovnikovo. It consists of two objects: the building of the old school, in which the cosmonaut once studied, and the new building, which houses an exposition on the development of astronautics, as well as materials dedicated to the life and work of German Titov. Here you can see a mock-up of the Vostok-2 spacecraft piloted by Titov, a space suit, a logbook, and a piece of lunar soil.

24. Museum of the Chuysky tract in Biysk

The museum is dedicated to the history of the main road of Altai and the stages of its development, starting with a small trail for horsemen and pack animals, leading to Mongolia and China, and ending with an ultramodern track. It is symbolic that the museum is located in the house of the merchant Varvinsky, at the gates of which the Chuysky tract began. Also, the exposition of the museum acquaints with the peculiarities of the climate of the region, its flora and fauna, presents a paleontological collection and a magnificent collection of ornamental stones. The museum was founded in the middle of the last century. Its funds number over 13 thousand exhibits - the best examples of Russian art, Orthodox art, starting from the 16th century, folk art of the Altai Territory and Siberia of the 18th-20th centuries, antique and Western European art. The museum regularly holds exhibitions, youth festivals, theatrical excursions, meetings with poets and musicians, master classes and games.

26. Museum "World of Stone" in Barnaul

The private geological museum presents a collection of minerals, ornamental and precious stones not only the Altai Territory, but also brought from other countries. The basis for the creation of the museum was the personal mineralogical collection of the city dweller Sergei Berger. The works of Altai folk craftsmen - stone cutters are offered to the attention of visitors. One of the masterpieces is a cedar branch with jade needles, an obsidian stem, and snow on a white marble branch.

27. Mount Sinyukha

The slopes of Sinyukha, the highest point of the Kolyvan ridge, are densely covered with fir forests, with a slight bluish cast. Hence the name of the mountain. To conquer it, you do not need special training; you can safely climb to the top along a gentle path. A wonderful view of the White and Mokhovoe lakes, granite placers, and a pine forest opens up from above. There are several natural granite bowls on the mountain, containing pure and tasty water, which is considered holy.

28. Mount Babyrgan

The height of the north point The Seminsky ridge is more than 1000 meters long, since the end of the last century it has been declared a natural monument. Translated from Altai, the name of the mountain means "flying squirrel". The mountain is believed to be about 300 million years old. It is not difficult to climb it, at the top there is a plateau with rocky outcrops of the most bizarre shapes. A magnificent panorama of the plains on one side and mountains on the other opens from here.

29. Kolyvan stone-cutting plant

One of the main attractions of the Altai Territory is located in the village of Kolyvan. Since the end of the 18th century, Altai craftsmen have been processing jasper, quartzite, marble, and have made magnificent vases, bowls, fireplaces, and columns for palaces. Products of the plant, unique in their beauty, can be seen in the largest museums in Russia and other countries. A stone-cutting museum has been opened at the plant, where a collection of samples of various stones and the work of stone-cutters is presented.

30. Chapel at the site of the death of Mikhail Evdokimov

In a tragic accident on the highway near the city of Biysk in 2005, the popularly beloved artist and governor of the region Mikhail Evdokimov, as well as his guard and driver, died. A small chapel of Michael the Archangel was built on the site of the terrible accident a year later. There is also a memorial stone with a plaque at the foot of which there are always a lot of fresh flowers, and 47 birches have been planted, according to the number of years lived by your favorite artist.

The Altai Republic is a beautiful and picturesque region located in Western Siberia. Has a long and difficult history. What is she famous for? What nationalities inhabit it? What monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic have survived to this day? Let's learn about everything in order.

A brief historical excursion

The history of Altai begins in ancient times - the first settlers settled on this territory in the III-II centuries. BC. This was followed by centuries of rule by the Mongols, Turks, Tibetans and other peoples who inhabited China. These were mainly nomads, conquerors who liked the local lands, so their settlements and settlements were based here. The Altai Republic map has been changed many times.

Only around the 17th century did the territory of the present Altai Republic become part of the Russian state. The transformation process took more than three hundred years; the name of this region has changed several times.

Altai on the map of Russia

Examining the borders of the republic on the map, one can understand that the neighboring countries are Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, and in the inner part there is the autonomy of Khakassia, Tyva, Kemerovo region and Altai Territory. For many centuries Altai experienced territorial changes, and only in 1992 the territory gained constancy.

The abundance of neighbors explains the multinationality of this region and a huge layer of versatile cultural heritage... These places are of interest to both archaeologists and connoisseurs of high art. The map of the Altai Republic is rich. Clean air and magnificent landscapes make these places ideal for ecotourism.

A look through the ages: the historical transformation of Altai

The history of the republic goes back several millennia. During this period, many cultures and nationalities inhabited the territory of the modern republic. A large number of archaeological remains of antiquity remained here, which are still of interest to both archaeologists and lovers of antiquity. Altai is an inexhaustible source for research. history and culture of the Altai Republic - burial mounds, caves, burial grounds, "stone women", rock paintings - and now attract the attention of numerous scientists.

For example, rock carvings that can be seen on rocks, stones, sculptures of sanctuaries, inscriptions, or as scientists correctly call them - petroglyphs, this is a symbiosis of letters and drawings similar to Chinese characters - all this wealth attracts tourists from all over the world.

Looking at the cultural monuments of the Altai Republic, pictures from the past appear before our eyes. The study and deciphering of these ancient messages give an idea of ​​the life of people in antiquity, their beliefs, conquests and other events. Excavations of settlements on the territory of Altai make it possible to observe many important finds reflecting the life and culture of different historical eras. At present, archaeological research and scientific expeditions are continuing on the territory of the republic.

Formation of the republic

Among the Altai Republic there are many familiar, familiar monuments to eminent personalities: V.I. famine.

Most of the sights belong to tracts, mounds, burial grounds and caves, the number of which is impossible to count. These monuments are given traditional names, which depend on the location or the name of the archaeologist who found the monument.

Let's consider the most famous monuments and sights of the Altai Territory: Barangol, Vaskin log gorge, Biryulinskoye settlement, Urlu-Aspak village, Kutash river bank, Kyzyk-Ozek village, Maima village, Manzherok village, the right bank of the Ulalushki river, Urlu-Aspak village, Chultukov village and others. This list is constantly replenished and expanded, since the lands of Altai store in their depths an endless number of ancient relics.

Altai cultural monuments

When studying the past of the Altai Republic, the connection between historical events and the appearance of monuments is traced. The culture of the Altaians was formed and developed under the influence of other civilizations and nationalities that inhabited the territory of the republic at different periods of time, and the states that included Altai. Most of these monuments are not only monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic, they are monuments of national and international importance. For example, numerous statues called stone women.

General concept of stone women

Stone women represent a valuable cultural heritage that has survived and has an ancient history. There are more than 250 such statues in the Altai Republic. Stone sculptures are a magnificent and unprecedented art for a modern person. Boulders are silhouettes of human bodies, of various shapes and sizes. On average, their height ranges from 1.5 m to 4 m. Stone women are located in groups in different territories, tracts and villages. Their origin is associated with what is happening on the territory of the republic.

The similarity of the sculptures can be traced in the nature of the depiction of the features of human faces. At the same time, other features inherent in the human body are poorly traced - arms, torso and legs. Women are a relative concept, in fact, these are men - strong and brave warriors. These monuments have left a big mark in the history of mankind and in the culture of the Altai Republic.

Gorno-Altaysk - the capital of the Altai Republic

One of the main attractions of the Altai Republic is its capital, Gorno-Altaysk. Due to historical events, this is the only city in the Altai Republic. Gorno-Altaysk is a fairly young city, which appeared less than a hundred years ago. The appearance of the capital of the Altai Territory is tied to 1928, during its short history Gorno-Altaisk was renamed in 1948 into Oirot-Tura. The status of the capital of the Altai Republic was assigned to Gorno-Altaysk in 1992.

Sights and monuments of Gorno-Altaysk

Gorno-Altaysk is a small town with a number of attractions. This is a large number of monuments, a square of stones, the Palace of Justice, the square named after Lenin, an old fountain, Victory Park and the National Museum. V National Museum them. A.V. Anokhin has more than 50,000 exhibits of archaeological, ethnological, paleontological and other finds, it contains finds and relics of a world scale, for example, the mummy of Princess Ukoka. The cultural attraction of Gorno-Altaysk is the Temple of Altai Makarii and the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

Every year the city grows and develops, the population increases and the territory expands. But it is impossible to call it a cramped and noisy metropolis, despite the fact that it is Gorno-Altaysk, in fact, the only scientific, cultural and industrialized center of the republic.

Gorny Altai: history and features

Gorny Altai deserves special attention. This was the name of the Altai Republic itself, but now this name means a part of the Altai Mountains, which is located on the territory of the republic. This area is truly picturesque. The mountainous relief - massifs, intermountain plateaus, winding rivers - keeps the historical monuments of the republic called golden, information about them can be found even in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. Within mountain range there are also places of worship, archaeological monuments of Altai, for example, the Ak-Alakh burial mound, located on the Ukok plateau.

Another attraction of the Altai Territory, which has more than 155 archeological monuments belonging to different time periods. The value of these sites is very important to scientists, due to the fact that the archaeological finds were stored in stunning conditions of cold and ice. The frozen state made it possible to preserve many valuable memorials, even substances of organic origin: food, mummies and human bodies, their hair, nails. And now, using knowledge in the field of genetics, scientists decipher the picture of life and everyday life of ancient people.

Altai Tourism

Undoubtedly, the monuments of history and culture of the Altai Republic attract the attention of a large number of people. First of all, these are people closely related to the sciences - history, archeology, paleontology, ethnography, as well as specialists - experts in religion, culture, and military affairs. On the territory of the Altai Republic, magnificent nature fascinates the eye: mountain air, clean rivers and lakes, plains rich in vegetation.

Due to underdevelopment industrial sector natural beauty remains untouched, pristine. Therefore, people tired of city noise, bustle, soot and smog from factories and cars come to this region. They come to admire the beauties of nature, see cults and ancient monuments, touch the relics of history, recharge with energy and inspiration. And tourism, in turn, gives development to the Altai Republic itself. Currently, many tourist centers have been built here, providing a diverse range of services. Among them are excursions in historical sites, an overview of interesting and significant archaeological finds: ancient sites, burials, burial grounds. Also popular are visits to the Bolshoi Chulchinsky waterfall, Teletskoye lake, and the Edelweiss valley.

The value of the Altai Republic

The Altai Republic on the map of Russia is a unique place. The land here is not strewn railways and endless pipelines. There are no mines that extract minerals, gold and diamond deposits. There are no oil and gas wells. But there is something that is sorely lacking in other localities and regions - fabulous nature, unsurpassed landscape, terrain, historical, cultural monuments and attractions. Monuments of history and archeology on the territory of the Altai Republic are of world value. Therefore, many of them are included in the list of objects protected by the state.

It is impossible to tell about all the delights and sights of Altai. It is also difficult to convey in words how the handsome Altai appears before its visitors. Everyone who visits the republic will not remain indifferent to the unprecedented beauty, picturesque area and pictures of antiquity of this region.