Natural monuments of the Altai region. Historical and cultural monuments of Altai What historical monuments are located in the Altai region

The Altai Territory has a huge number of diverse monuments. The site presents the most significant and interesting monuments of the Altai Territory.

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    One of the Central places of Barnaul is Demidov Square, in the center of which the Demidov Pillar is located. This obelisk was erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of mining in the Altai region. Construction of the monument began in 1825 with the laying of the first stone; the completion date was 1839. The height of the obelisk is about 14 meters; it was erected from 12 granite blocks; 4 cast-iron supports lying on a pedestal were used as the base.

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    In 2010, a monument to Peter I was unveiled in Biysk. It is he who is considered the founder of the city, since more than three centuries ago he issued a decree on the construction of the first outpost on this site. In the heart of the so-called merchant Biysk, namely in Garkavoy Park, the bronze horseman fits perfectly.
    With a proposal to create a monument to the founder of the city, the authorities turned to several craftsmen from all over the country. As a result, the author of another Biysk monument - St. Macarius, Rostov master - Sergei Isakov, got down to business. According to the artist’s design, the emperor is seated on a horse, which is mounted on a three-meter pedestal.

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    In the city of Barnaul there is the only monument to the outstanding writer, director, writer and actor, Vasily Shukshin. The history of the creation of this monument is quite interesting. Nikolai Zvonkov, a man who has absolutely nothing to do with the art of sculpture, decided to make a similar monument to his fellow countryman. He is an ordinary miller, studying sculpture in the studio at the Transmash Cultural Center. Zvonkov had been nurturing this idea of ​​creating a monument for a long time. She was immediately supported by the boss and director of the plant where the self-taught sculptor worked. It took a year and a half to implement the idea.

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    In Russia there are only two monuments to the leader and founder of the USSR Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, where he is depicted in a hat with earflaps, one is in Rybinsk (Yaroslavl region), the other is in Biysk. Socialist realism dictated the rules that this person had to be either without a headdress or wearing a cap. However, the Siberians decided to bring Lenin closer to culture and local color. Moreover, the leader had never been to this city during his reign. The monument to Lenin in Biysk was opened in 1983. The author of the project was Christopher Gevorkyan. The sculpture of Vladimir Ilyich, performed by master Gevorkyan, was cast in Minsk. During transportation, the figure was transported in a carriage by rail.

Altai region

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

Informally. The Altai region is very large and diverse. The topography changes as you move through the area. He seems to be a growing bear, at first quiet and calm, then huge and majestic. This is how 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 come back each year to see a different perspective. You can come in the hot summer, or you can come in the cool and rainy weather. Give me variety! - this is the main rule of Altai weather.

Summer and Altai Mountains

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

Informally: The nature of Altai is amazing. Tourists from all over the globe rush to these places to enjoy the beautiful views of high mountains, mountain rivers, mysterious caves and deserted spaces. Immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of these places.


The settlement of the Altai Territory has begun
in the 18th century

Young Russia needed metal to produce weapons and coins. The Ural factory owner Akinfiy Demidov founded the first metallurgical plant in 1729 - Kolyvano-Voskresensky. The depths of Altai were also rich in silver. In 1744, Demidov began producing silver. The result of Akinfiy Demidov’s activities in the Altai region was the establishment of a feudal mining industry based on the serf labor of assigned peasants and artisans.

Event tourism in the Altai region

The creation and development of bright, interesting events in the business, cultural, and 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, and holidays that can attract thousands of tourists from various regions of Russia and from abroad. These are the International Tourism Forum “VISIT ALTAI”, the festival “Blossoming of the Maralberry”, the drinks festival “Altaifest”, 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 Health and medical tourism, the Altai Wintering holiday and many others.

beauty and health

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. Decoction, herbal teas, berry fruit drinks - this is what everyone who comes to the Altai Territory should try. Spas, health and wellness centers use products made from Altai herbs.

There are almost 2,000 thousand historical monuments on the territory of the Altai Territory. These include:

1. Military - revolutionary monuments - historical objects related to the events of the Civil War and the formation of Soviet power in Altai - the graves of the Red partisans and underground fighters, battle sites, buildings where the first state bodies of Soviet power were located.

Grave of the Red Partisans

2. Monuments of the period of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) are represented by separate monuments and memorials to soldiers - fellow countrymen who died on the war fronts, buildings in which hospitals for 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 war heroes lived or studied.

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

4. Monuments of mining and metallurgical production of the 28th - 19th centuries. represented by mines and the remains of factory complexes (Barnaul, Pavlovsky, Verkh-Aleysky plants, Kolyvan grinding factory).

Obelisk of Mining Production in Altai

5. A few monuments of military engineering art of the 18th century. – the remains of the defensive structures of the Kolyvano-Kuznetsk fortified line (Tigiretsky, Beloretsky, Verkh-Aleysky outposts, Klyuchevskoy lighthouse).

Sanatorium and resort complexes of the Altai Territory

Large sanatoriums are CJSC Belokurikha Resort, CJSC Sanatorium Rossiya, OJSC Sanatorium Altai-West.

Balneological Belokurikha resort, located on unique healing springs, is rightfully considered the pearl of Siberia. The main riches of the Belokurikha resort are the famous thermal waters containing radon, beneficial 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, moderate continental: early spring, moderately hot summer, fairly warm and dry autumn and windless, sunny winter.

Winter Belokurikha, both for local residents and guests, is a prestigious ski resort. Snowboard lovers and fans of alpine skiing 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

Sanatorium "Altai-West" is a modern resort complex in Belokurikha, located in close proximity to unique thermal springs.

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

Nutrition

Included in the price of the tour.

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

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

Orders are accepted for banquets, buffets, coffee breaks, and room service.

Lobby bar and coffee shop open

Services

24-hour reception, taxi call, luggage delivery. Storage of valuables (safe at reception); laundry service; minor clothing repairs; wake up order.

Hairdresser, minimarket, kiosk of periodicals; Sberbank branch; servicing Sbercard, Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard Electronic, MasterCard Maestro cards; At the reception you can pay for services using the terminal.

Free Internet access.

Doctor on duty/medical post.

Leisure

Discos, music and entertainment programs, musical evenings around the fire, holiday concert programs, shows, performances by artists, film screenings.

Excursions to the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer, in the surrounding area of ​​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 a breeding horse farm in the village. Altai, where you can see horses of purebred and Akhal-Teke breeds.

Infrastructure

For relaxation: a cinema and concert hall (500 people), a library (fund 15,000 copies), a billiards club with a cozy bar, a night club “Otdykh” (show programs, discos).

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

For a wellness holiday: indoor pool, heated summer pool, solarium.

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

Game room

Altai State Museum of Local Lore- is a monument of architecture, culture and history. This is one of the oldest museums in Barnaul. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the museum's fund includes 187,363 storage units, these are unique archaeological collections, rare books, products of Altai stone cutters, a historical and technical collection, diaramas about the nature of the region, ancient Siberian coins and much more. More than 125 thousand people visit the museum every year.
The museum is located on Polzunov Street 46, the military-historical department of the museum is on Komsomolsky Prospekt 73-B. Open daily from 9-30 to 17-30, on Thursdays from 11-00 to 19-00. Monday and Tuesday are closed. The last Friday of the month is sanitary day.

Cathedral of the Intercession- is well known not only to the residents of Barnaul, but also to the entire Altai region. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the illumination of the temple. This four-altar church was built of red brick in the pseudo-Russian (Byzantine) style. The interior is decorated with oil paintings of religious subjects from paintings by Vasnetsov, Kramskoy and Nesterov. The temple is active, children are baptized here, weddings are held, funeral services are held for the dead, prayers are made for the health of relatives and friends, icons and candles are purchased. A Sunday school for children is open at the Intercession Cathedral.


House under the spire in Barnaul- is one of the symbols of Barnaul and has the status of a historical and architectural monument. The height of the house, including the spire, is 46 meters. The building was built in the mid-20th century, in the neoclassical style of the Stalin era. The building is crowned by a clock tower and a pointed spire with a weather vane. The ground floor houses shops and cafes, which is why locals call it the “grocery store under the spire.”


Museum "City" in Barnaul- the youngest museum in the city, which is located in the building of the former city hall. Opened in September 2007. In the museum you can get acquainted with the history of the city, through the prism of the lives of people who contributed to the development and founding of Barnaul (from the famous industrialist Demidov, to builders, officers, scientists, teachers, merchants...). In addition to the permanent exhibition, museum staff give lectures on the history of the city, conduct sightseeing tours of Barnaul and organize themed anniversary exhibitions.
The museum is located on Lenin Avenue 6. Open daily from 10-00 to 18-00, closed Sunday and Monday.


Auto Theft Museum named after Yuri Detochkin- created on the basis of the Barnaul rescue service. Very unusual and interesting exhibits of the museum, and there are more than two hundred of them, are related to car thefts. In the exhibition you will see tools, hammers, master keys and other devices used by car thieves. Also, anti-theft exhibits for car owners are presented. The museum archive contains rich photo and video material with various accidents and rescue operations on the roads. For all car enthusiasts, a visit to the museum will be educational and useful. Entrance to the museum is free.


Soviet Square in Barnaul- the central square of the city, which is the administrative center. Here is the building of the regional administration, in front of which stands a bronze monument to Lenin on a granite pedestal and a small cozy square. Near the administration of the Palace of Sports and Entertainment, Altai Drama Theater named after V.M. Shukshin and the chemical building of Altai State University. City events, rallies, public holidays, and concerts take place here.


Demidovskaya Square— located in the historical center and is one of the oldest squares in the city. In the center of the square there is an obelisk (“Demidov Pillar”), which gave the square its name. Its height is 14 meters, and it was erected in honor of the centenary of mining in Altai. This historical and architectural ensemble includes: a mountain hospital, a mountain school and a city almshouse, with the Church of Dmitry of Rostov - a striking example of Russian classicism.


Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok River— in 2000 received the status of a natural monument. The great Russian river Ob has a left tributary, the Anui, which, in turn, has a small tributary, the Shinok River. The Shinka channel runs down the slopes of the Baschelaksky ridge, forming a cascade of waterfalls of unique beauty. Three large waterfalls and four small ones have a total height of almost 120 meters. This is a great place for lovers of eco-tourism, and the picturesque surrounding landscapes and untouched nature will not leave anyone indifferent.


Shukshin House-Museum- is a museum-reserve with a total area of ​​1.16 hectares. The museum complex includes: the house-museum of V.M.’s mother. Shukshina; the main building, with the exhibition “The Life and Work of Shukshin”; the house where the writer spent his childhood, with a memorable exhibition “Distant Winter Evenings”; Protected landscape zones - Popovsky Island, Mount Piket and the Katun coast. A monument to Shukshin is erected on Mount Piket and every year, on the last weekend of July, the famous “Shukshin Readings” are held. The house-museum is located in the village of Srostki, Biysk region.

Lakes: Kolyvanskoye, Mokhovoe, Beloe, Bolshoye Yarovoye.

Lake Kolyvanskoye— is located in the Zmeinogorsk region, at the foot of the Kolyvan ridge. Total area - 4.2 sq. kilometer A relict plant, the water chestnut chilim, grows in the lake. The Kolyvanka River flows into and out of the lake, so the water in it is flowing and very clean. Here you can find pike, crucian carp, lake minnow, roach, bream, tench, perch, and ruff. On the eastern and southern shores there are bizarre sculptures - “outcropping rocks”, consisting of flat stone slabs. In summer, the water warms up well, so there are many tourists and vacationers here.

Lake Mokhovoe is located in the Kurinsky district, at the foot of Mount Sinyukha. In 1998 it received the status of a federal natural monument. The maximum depth is 2 meters, so the water area warms up well and swimming in it is a real pleasure. The shores of the lake are “decorated” with granite blocks of bizarre shapes. In the summer, Mokhovoye is actively visited by tourists and fishing enthusiasts.

Lake Beloe is located in the Kurinsky district, in the basin of the Kolyvan ridge. Width - 1.5 kilometers, length - 2.4 kilometers. The maximum depth is 7.4 meters. In the center of the lake there is an island of granite rocks overgrown with bushes and spruce trees. There is a legend that it was here that the industrialist Akinfiy Demidov, secretly from the empress, minted silver coins. The beautiful natural landscape and warm water of the lake attract a large number of vacationers.

Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye— this bitter-salty lake is located in the Slavgorod region, on the territory of the resort town of Yarovoye. Total area - 53 sq. kilometer The high concentration of salt in the lake makes it analogous to the Dead Sea. Highly mineralized brine, air saturated with bromine and salt vapors, therapeutic silt mud - all this creates ideal conditions for the treatment of patients with skin diseases, respiratory organs, and musculoskeletal systems. Unique hospitals and sanatoriums were built on the shore of the lake. Also, there are well-equipped sandy beaches, recreation centers, cafes, attractions and even a water park.


Tigireksky reserve— is located in the southwestern part of the Altai Territory. Conventionally, the reserve is divided into three sections - Tigireksky, Khankharinsky and Beloretsky. The total area is 41.5 hectares. On the territory of the protected zone of the reserve there are 8 natural monuments of regional significance: Mount Semipeschernaya, Log Strashnoy, Cave Strashnaya, Hyena's Lair Cave, Foot and Mouth Cave, Silurian Cut, Great Khankharinskaya Cave and Tigirek Fortress.

Caves: Altai, Zagonnaya, Bats, Denisova.

Altai Cave- one of the deepest caves in Siberia. It is located between the Ustyuba river and its left tributary of the Svetly stream, not far from the village of Cheremshanka. The length of the cave is 4400 meters, depth 240 meters. Inside the cave you can see long corridors, well spaces, stalagmites and stalactites up to 5 meters long and even lakes with cascading streams of water. Altai Cave is a very popular place, not only among professional speleologists, but also among amateur tourists.

Zagonnaya Cave - located in the Krasnoshchekovsky district, on the right bank of the Charysh. It is primarily of interest to archaeologists as a site for ancient people. Inside the cave, tools and bones of various animals (rhino, hyena, llama, bull, bear, marmot, ermine, roe deer and others) were found. The length of the cave is 38 meters, width 12 meters, height 2.2 meters. Back in the 18th century, the cave was described by the famous scientist and naturalist P.S. Pallas. And in the 19th century, the Zagonnaya Cave was explored in detail by Kulibin and Gebler.

Cave of Bats— is located in the Krasnoshchekovsky district, 4 kilometers from the village of Ust-Pustynka. The total length is 90 meters. Colonies of the pointed-eared bat live inside the cave. The homeland of flying animals is Egypt and India. This species is listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. The number of bats is in the tens of thousands. In addition, a site for primitive people of the Paleolithic era has been discovered here. The Cave of Bats has the status of a natural monument of federal significance.

Denisov Cave is located in the Soloneshensky district, 6 kilometers from the village of Cherny Anui. Local residents call the cave Ayu-Tash, which means “bear stone”. For many millennia, the cave served as a refuge for ancient people. In terms of the number of archaeological finds and their significance for science, Denisova Cave is compared to the Egyptian pyramids. The age of some ancient finds is about 280 thousand years. The length of the cave is 110 meters, the total area is 270 square meters. meters. At the end of the 19th century, the hermit Dionysius lived here, after whom the cave was named. In addition, Denisova Cave is considered an important tourist site.


Barnaul Planetarium— opened in 1950 and is one of the oldest planetariums in Russia. It has the status of an architectural and historical monument. At the planetarium there is an astronomical club for schoolchildren - “Young Stargazers”. During its existence, it was visited by more than a million people. In the halls of the planetarium you will see a star map of the sky. Stationary special effects, accompanied by music, allow you to see the Sun, meteor shower, panorama of the Moon, sunrise and sunset, colorful eclipses, aurora, docking of orbital stations and much more.
Address: Barnaul, Sibirsky Avenue 38. Opening hours: daily from 9-00 to 17-00. Phone: +7-3852-61-10-65.


Botanical Garden in Barnaul— located in a pine forest, in the mountainous part of the city of Barnaul. Full name: South Siberian Botanical Garden. Founded in 1979. The total area is almost 50 hectares. The garden contains more than one and a half thousand forms and species of plants, shrubs, trees and flowers. Regular excursions are held around the garden's exposition for schoolchildren, students of professional institutions and universities. Address: Barnaul, Yuzhny village, Lesosechnaya street 25.


Nature Park "Aya"— is located in the Altai region, in the foothills of Altai. The area of ​​the park is 1109 hectares. The territory of Aya Park is rich in historical, archaeological, cultural and architectural monuments. Here you can admire the picturesque landscapes of the foothills, forests, the most beautiful rivers of Altai - Katun and Peschanaya, and the famous Aya Lake. Types of tourism such as water tourism, horseback riding, winter tourism (alpine skiing), hang gliding and others are well developed here. Educational excursions are conducted. All this makes a visit to Aya Park truly unforgettable.


Belokurikha resort town- is a balneological resort of federal significance. Located in the valley of the Belokurikha River, at the foot of Tserkovka Mountain. The level of air ionization here is higher than in the famous resorts of Switzerland, and there are more sunny days than in the Crimea and on the Caucasus coast. The unique beauty of nature, thermal springs, underground springs with mineral salts, natural resources for radon therapy, healing air, sanatoriums with the latest medical and diagnostic equipment - all this awaits visitors to this unique resort.


 The Tsar's Mound is located in the Charysh district, in the valley of the Sentelek River. This is a unique archeological monument of the Scythian era. Scientists believe that the Royal Mound is an ancient observatory in which priests studied the sun, planets, moon, and the movement of stars. The diameter of the mound is 50 meters, height 2 meters. It is the largest mound in the Altai Territory. This spectacular and interesting object is very popular not only among scientists and researchers, but also among tourists.


Sanctuary "Swan"— formed in 1973 and is a State natural complex. Located in the Sovetsky district of the Altai Territory. The total area is more than 38 hectares. The protected area includes: Lake Swan, Lake Svetloe (Koksha), 96 kilometers of the Katun River bed (the main part of the sturgeon spawning area), about 70 islands and hills - Zmeinaya and Talitskaya. Swan Lake is the only place in continental Russia where swans stay for the winter. There are even special areas for bird watching. It is worth noting that there are only 2 swan reserves in Russia - in the Altai Territory and in Chukotka (in the Anadyr region).


 Mount Sinyukha is the highest mountain of the Kolyvan Range. The height is 1210 meters above sea level. The slopes of the mountain are covered with a fir forest, which casts blue from a distance. Hence the name of the mountain. A breathtaking, wonderful panoramic view awaits all conquerors of this peak - lakes Beloye and Mokhovoye, granite placers at the foot, a pine forest and the Charming rock. At the top of the mountain and on the slopes there are several natural granite bowls, the water in which is considered holy. You don't need to be a climber to conquer a mountain. A very comfortable gentle path leads to the top, walking along which you can admire the natural landscape.

The main attraction of the Altai region is its magnificent nature. Picturesque clear lakes, deep mountain rivers, mysterious caves and rocks, mountains covered in legends, endless forests, mineral healing springs. Educational tourism in the Altai Territory is associated with visits to numerous archaeological monuments and museum exhibitions, as well as entire memorial museum complexes created in memory of 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.

The most interesting and beautiful places. Photos with names and descriptions of the main attractions

Guide – what to see and where to go? Excursions and routes. List of the best tourism and active recreation facilities!

Pine ribbon pine forests

Forests that stretch along rivers in the form of strips ranging from 5 to 40 km wide are called ribbon forests. There are 5 of them in Altai, the largest is the Barnaul pine forest, its length along the Ob River is more than 400 km. The Altai forest belts 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 fascinating; this is one of the most popular holiday destinations among tourists.

Belokurikha resort town

The large balneological resort at the foot of Mount Tserkovki is known far beyond the borders of the region. At the end of the 19th century, radon thermal springs with healing mineral water were discovered here. Not only the water 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 also acquired the status of one of the popular ski resorts.


Mount Tserkovka

One of the natural attractions of the Belokurikha resort. 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 a paved path or by cable car. At the top there is a small cafe where you can have a snack. In winter, the mountain turns into a popular ski resort.


Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye

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 clinics were built on the coast of the lake.


Denisova Cave

One of the natural monuments of the Altai Territory, on whose territory archaeologists have been working since the second half of the last century. Tens of thousands of unique exhibits have already been collected - hunting equipment, tools, 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 proven by the found remains of an as yet unknown species of people, called Altai, or Denisovan man.


V. M. Shukshin Museum-Reserve

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


Lake Aya

The lake is located near the famous Chuysky tract, on the border between the steppe and mountain Altai, and is very popular among tourists. Its shape resembles a crescent, which is why it has such an unusual name, which is translated from Turkic as “moon”. The climate in this area is quite mild, mountains protect the lake from the wind on all sides, the water is warm in summer, even children can swim. There are many hotels and tourist centers on the coast, offering water activities.


Turquoise Katun

This is a large-scale tourist area on the banks of the largest river in the Altai Territory - Katun. The resort infrastructure includes numerous hotels, bases, restaurants and cafes, sports grounds, and shopping arcades. There is also an artificial lake with warm water, offering a lot of water activities. You cannot swim in the Katun itself due to the strong current and low water temperature, but, nevertheless, rafting on the river is very popular.


Tavdinsky caves

There are about 500 caves in the Altai mountains, many are recognized as natural monuments, and among them are the Tavdinsky 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, electricity is installed inside it, stairs and railings are installed. The ledge in the center of the cave looks like a gnome. According to legend, this is her guardian, and you need to leave him a coin.


Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok River

The small picturesque Shinok River and its surroundings are a natural monument, a nature reserve, and one of the 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 m, and the height of the largest is 70 m. All waterfalls have names, for example, Giraffe or Yog. The river is also interesting for its fauna. Here you can meet rare peregrine falcons, red deer, and two-colored leatherbacks.


Siberian coin

The only entertainment complex in Siberia with an area of ​​more than 2000 hectares, on the territory of which 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. The gambling zone is located near the Turquoise Katun resort.


Mountain pharmacy-museum in Barnaul

The cozy, homely atmosphere of this establishment will not leave anyone indifferent. Here you will be served delicious tea, offered to taste the famous Altai balsams, given a tour of the pharmacy museum, and revealed the secrets of preparing ancient medicines and pills. By the way, the pharmacy is located in an ancient building - the first brick structure in Barnaul, where the first pharmacy in Altai was opened more than two hundred years ago.


Devil's Finger Mountain

The 250 m high mountain, steeped in ancient legends, is located near Lake Aya. If you look closely, the rocky ledge at its top really resembles a lonely finger sticking out of the ground. From this place the valley of the Katun River and the picturesque Lake Aya appear in all their glory. There is a belief that the mountain heals women's illnesses and gives men strength. Research has confirmed the presence of a geomagnetic node under the cliff, emitting a powerful flow of energy.


Tigireksky 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.


Rock Four Brothers

A unique geological monument with a height of about 10-12 m and an area of ​​75 m2 is located in the south of the city of Belokurikha. If you look closely, you can actually see the outlines of four men standing shoulder to shoulder. You can climb up to the rocks along walking paths, and there is an opportunity to meet chipmunks, squirrels, and rare birds that live here. Since 2000, the rock and its surroundings have received the status of an environmental monument.


Museum "City" in Barnaul

One of the youngest museums, which opened its doors to visitors in 2007 in an ancient 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 fates of people who played an important role in its development. More than 6 thousand museum exhibits - documents, photographs, letters, clothing, household items - allow us to gradually trace the history of the transformation of a small factory village into a modern industrial center of Siberia.


Kolyvan Lake

One of the most famous lakes in the Altai Territory is located near the city of Zmeinogorsk. Its distinctive feature is the rocks of the most bizarre, fabulous shape that frame the perimeter. The lake is also famous for the water chestnuts that grow here in large quantities. This is a rare plant with interestingly shaped fruits, listed in the Red Book. It is believed that it has been preserved since the pre-glacial period. The lake has all the conditions for comfortable relaxation and entertainment.


Royal Kurgan

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


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; frescoes based on paintings by Vasnetsov, Kramskoy, and Nesterov were used in its design. During the years of Soviet power, the cross was demolished from the domes and the bell tower was destroyed, but the temple itself survived. In 2011 it was finally restored.


Arboretum "Kholmogorye"

The best way to take a break from everyday stress and everyday 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 plant plantations, its territory includes two mirror ponds, a shop with products made from environmentally friendly raw materials, a summer cafe, a tea house, pottery workshops, children's attractions, and a zoo.


White Lake (Kurinsky district)

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


Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

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


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 old school building where the astronaut once studied, and a new building that houses an exhibition on the development of astronautics, as well as materials dedicated to the life and work of German Titov. Here you can see a model of the Vostok-2 spacecraft piloted by Titov, a space suit, a logbook, a piece of lunar soil, etc.


Chuysky Tract Museum 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 a state-of-the-art highway. It is symbolic that the museum is located in the house of the merchant Varvinsky, at whose gate the Chuisky tract began. The museum's exposition also introduces the climate of the region, its flora and fauna, a paleontological collection and a magnificent collection of ornamental stones are presented.


State Art Museum of Altai Territory

The museum was founded in the middle of the last century. Its funds include more than 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, ancient and Western European art. The museum regularly holds exhibitions, youth festivals, theatrical excursions, meetings with poets and musicians, master classes and play sessions.


Museum "World of Stone" in Barnaul

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


Mount Sinyukha

The slopes of Sinyukha, the highest point of the Kolyvan ridge, are densely covered with fir forests, slightly shimmering blue. Hence the name of the mountain. To conquer it, you don’t need any special preparation; you can easily climb to the top along a gentle path. From the height there is a wonderful view of the Beloe and Moss lakes, granite placers, and pine forest. There are several natural granite bowls on the mountain containing pure and tasty water, which is considered holy.


Mount Babyrgan

The height of the northernmost point of the Seminsky ridge is more than 1000 m; 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. From here there is a magnificent panorama of plains on one side and mountains on the other.


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, and marble, making magnificent vases, bowls, fireplaces, and columns for palaces. The plant’s products, 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 master stone-cutters is presented.


Chapel at the site of the death of Mikhail Evdokimov

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


 

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