Mineral waters which region. Rest and treatment in the KMS: tourist information and tips. What attracts tourists to the Caucasian Mineral Waters region?

Caucasian Mineral Waters is a resort area located in the very center of the North Caucasus, on the northern slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, just 90 km from Elbrus and almost the same distance between the Black and Caspian Seas. He takes southern part Stavropol Territory of Russia, being approximately at the same latitude with the resorts of the Cote d'Azur of France and the Italian Adriatic. Its area is about 2/3 the area of the island of Cyprus and 1/7 the area of Switzerland. The Caucasian Mineral Waters resort group unites Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. This small towns, quite comparable in size to such European resort centers, like Karlovy Vary and Baden-Baden. All of them are located close to each other and form a single resort area. The official history of the Caucasian Mineral Waters begins on April 24, 1803, when Tsar Alexander I signed a decree recognizing this region as a state property. Since that time, settlements began to appear near the springs: Goryachevodsk (from 1830 Pyatigorsk), Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk.

Geographical location

Caucasian Mineral Waters has a developed transport links both with nearby and distant regions.

Nature and climate of the CMS

The Caucasian Mineral Waters region is a picturesque corner of the North Caucasus. Over several tens of kilometers from north to south, the steppe plain smoothly turns into a mountain landscape. Feather grass steppes give way to luxurious deciduous and pine forests, above which lie alpine meadows. Each resort offers a vast panorama of mountains with the majestic Elbrus in the distance. The resort towns themselves are located at an altitude of 600, 1000 meters above sea level, which determines one of their main healing factors - the purest mountain air.
Peculiarities geographical location Caucasian Mineral Waters, such as the proximity of the Main Caucasian Range, which retains moist air masses from the Black Sea, have a beneficial effect on the climate. Most of the time the weather here is dry and clear. The number of sunny days per year reaches 300. Summers are warm in the south, and winters are moderately mild. Thanks to this climate, Caucasian Mineral Waters is year-round resort, where there is no off-season period.
Internal use of mineral waters
Nutritional treatment with mineral waters has been popular for centuries. When drinking mineral water, the regulatory systems of the human body are mobilized and metabolic processes are activated. KMV mineral waters, due to their diversity, are used to treat a wide range of diseases. The most famous are the waters of the springs “Narzan”, “Essentuki-4”, “Essentuki-17”, “Slavyanovskaya”, “Smirnovskaya”. Depending on the composition, water improves metabolism, enhances the removal of waste products from the body, has an anti-inflammatory effect, normalizes the basic functions of the digestive system, and restores liver function. Internal use of mineral waters includes: drinking, gastric lavage, drainage, intraintestinal procedures (microenemas, siphon intestinal lavages, subaqueous baths), inhalation of finely sprayed particles of mineral water.
External use of mineral waters (balneotherapy)
carried out for preventive and therapeutic purposes. When taking water procedures, biologically active substances are stimulated in the human body, the cardiovascular and nervous systems react, the activity of the kidneys increases, and the blood supply to the heart muscle is activated. The main forms of external use of mineral waters: baths, underwater spinal traction, massage showers, sitz baths, ascending showers, local hand and foot baths, head irrigation, swimming in the pool.

Profiling areas of treatment at resorts:

Resort city	Basic treatment	Additional treatment
Kislovodsk	Cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory system, including bronchial asthma.	Gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, metabolic disorders, gynecology, urology.
Essentuki	Gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity).	Diseases of the respiratory system, kidneys, liver and biliary tract, musculoskeletal system, gynecology, urology, endocrine system (thyroid, metabolism), nervous system disorders.
Zheleznovodsk	Gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, kidney and genitourinary tract, metabolic disorders, gynecology, urology.	Diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, respiratory organs, musculoskeletal system, including the spine.
Pyatigorsk	Musculoskeletal system, digestive organs, gynecology, allergic and skin diseases, infertility, visual organs.	Universal (they treat everything).

Most popular excursions:
Mountain "Ring", rock "Castle of deceit and love", "Honey" waterfalls- excursion to the amazing creatures of nature in the vicinity of Kislovodsk. Mountain "Ring" - favorite place walks by M.Yu. Lermontov, gates in the rock formed by nature. The rock “Castle of Cunning and Love” is located 5 km from Kislovodsk and is rich in folk legends. At Honey Falls, falling from mountain gorges Alikonovka River, you will be able to breathe ionized air, saturated with the aromas of herbs of alpine meadows, hear the legends associated with these places, and try pickles of Caucasian cuisine.
Elbrus region- tourist name of the part Greater Caucasus, from the western approaches to Elbrus to the Chegem River basins in the east. This is an amazing region with majestic ice-capped peaks, picturesque gorges, and numerous waterfalls. You are given a unique opportunity to visit the very heart of the gray Caucasus. To the foot highest mountain Russia leads Elbrus highway along the longest in the Caucasus mountain valley along the stormy Baksan River.
Dombay – Teberda - Dombay- mountainous territory in Karachay-Cherkessia in the North Caucasus. From here, in a straight line, it is only 65 km to the top of Elbrus and 60 km to the Black Sea coast. Highest point- Dombay-Ulgen peak, whose height is 4040 meters. The connection of the 3 main gorges of Dombay - Alibek, Amanauz and Dombay-Ulgen - forms the natural center of the territory - the picturesque Dombay glade, lying at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. The Teberda River basin is the territory of a mountain reserve. High in the mountains there are 70 turquoise mountain lakes.
Arkhyz- the village of Arkhyz, founded in 1923, is located at an altitude of 1450m above sea level. Arkhyz is a protected resort area located in the river valley Bolshoy Zelenchuk. Extremely rich and diverse animal and flora Arkhyz, therefore in 1957 this area was included in the Teberda State Reserve.
Nalchik - Blue Lake - sightseeing tour in the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a major cultural and industrial center Caucasus. It is located at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level on the border of the Kabardian Plain and the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. The cable car will take you to the Malaya Kizilovka mountain, where at an altitude of 615 m above sea level there is panoramic platform, which offers views of the city and the snowy ridge of the Main Caucasus Range. You will also visit Blue Lake - one of most beautiful places Kabardino-Balkaria.
Lermontovsky Pyatigorsk. There are many Lermontov paths in Pyatigorsk, but they all converge on a small house, modestly nestled in the depths of the courtyard on the street named after the poet. On the facade at the entrance there is a small memorial plaque: “The house in which the poet M.Yu. Lermontov lived.” The poet lived here recent months of his life, here he wrote “Mtsyri”, “Borodino”, “Hero of Our Time”, “Demon”, “Death of a Poet”. The poet would have created many more poetic masterpieces if a pistol shot on Mount Mashuk had not interrupted his life so early. On July 15 (27), 1841, the body of the murdered Lermontov was brought to this house from the scene of the duel.

Tatiana Solomatina

Hello, dear readers! It is with pleasure that I continue the topic of recreation and treatment in Caucasian Mineral Waters (CMV).

This information will be of interest to everyone who is going on vacation and treatment in KMS for the first time. I’ll tell you how you can get here, I’ll advise what time of year is more comfortable to relax, and when it’s better to come for treatment, I’ll write what criteria you need to choose a resort and housing, I’ll give you a few practical advice on all these issues.

I have collected everything about CMS in one place. Here is the information that I myself once searched on the Internet; perhaps it will help to create an approximate picture of recreation and treatment in this place. Interested? Then let's study the material in order.

KMV is located in the Stavropol Territory, so getting here for rest and treatment is not at all difficult. There is an airport and railway stations here. For those who live nearby or simply prefer to travel by personal transport, there are no problems either, the roads are good, and at every sanatorium or hotel there is almost always a parking lot.

By plane

The KMV international airport is located in the city of Mineralnye Vody (http://mvairport.ru/), it is small, but quite comfortable and receives many flights from different regions of the country (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Cherepovets, Kursk, Nizhnevartovsk, etc.). d.).

Distance from the airport to the KMV resorts: Kislovodsk – 55 km, Essentuki – 40 km, Pyatigorsk – 25 km, Zheleznovodsk – 20 km.

You can take a taxi from the airport, or order a transfer from a sanatorium or hotel; in some places this service is provided free of charge.

Unfortunately, getting to the place by public transport is not very convenient, direct message with cities from the airport no. But before railway station walks minibus No. 11, travel time 20-25 minutes, interval 20 minutes (passes the bus station). Further, you can get to any resort by train. Electric trains, at the time of writing, operate at an average interval of 1 hour.

Also, from the railway station there is bus No. 223 to Pyatigorsk and No. 107 to Zheleznovodsk (stop at the station square). There are also buses to Essentuki and Kislovodsk, but they depart from the bus station.

By train

The resort can be reached by train. Moreover, there are railway stations in almost all cities in the region. Mineral waters - http://mineralnyievodyi.dzvr.ru/ http://pjatigorsk.dzvr.ru/ http://essentuki.dzvr.ru/ http://kislovodsk.dzvr.ru/ . As a rule, there is a lot of public transport in the station area, which will not be difficult to get to the place you need.

If public transport does not suit you, then you can take a taxi or order a transfer in advance, I wrote about this just above. The only difference is the cost, the price in the city is, of course, cheaper than what you will pay when traveling from the airport.

The only resort among the above where trains do not go long distance, this is Zheleznovodsk. Guests who travel to this city for recreation and treatment buy train tickets to Mineralnye Vody; this is the most convenient option if they choose this type of travel. Next by bus or taxi.

By car

If you are going to travel by car, then it is difficult for me to give you a route, because everyone’s starting point is different. I will only say that the roads in the KMV are excellent, with the exception of mountain paths and some streets in the resorts themselves, signs hang on every corner, local residents They are good-natured and will gladly give you directions if you suddenly get lost. Although with the current technology (navigator) and decent roads, it is quite difficult to get lost.

If you are from Moscow and are not afraid to fly, then it is easier, and most importantly cheaper, to travel by plane. No matter how much I tried to compare the prices of travel in a compartment and a flight, the second option cost less or came out to the same amount as traveling in a reserved seat, even taking into account the transfer. Therefore, the statement: “It’s more economical by train!” - delusion.
For those who plan to get to the place from the airport by taxi, it is better to take care of the car from home. It is not difficult to find several carriers on the Internet; their websites have all the cost information. The fact is that at the airport you will pay 30% more, and it is impossible to catch a sane (for the price) driver there (its own mafia). You won't be able to get onto the highway either; it's quite far from the terminal.
If you already know where you are staying, ask about the transfer. Sometimes it's free. If not, compare with the cost of a taxi. Most often, a pre-booked taxi is cheaper.
You can save money by ordering a taxi in both directions at once. Typically, all carriers offer this service and the trip costs 10% less. However, this option is only suitable for those who know the exact departure date.
If you decide to get there public transport, then at home look at the train schedule for your dates (winter is different from summer). I usually look at this site - https://rasp.yandex.ru/, there is always reliable information here. With buses it’s a little more complicated, read the forums and the latest reviews.

When and for how long to go?

The answer to this question largely depends on the purpose of the trip. As a rule, all resort guests are divided into two main groups. Some people come here to relax, visit all the interesting places, and at the same time get a little healthier. Others come primarily to undergo treatment, and at the same time to explore the surrounding area, if there is time left and there is a desire.

You may ask me: "What's the difference?" The answer is – huge. Of course, you can come at any time of the year, for any period of time, and for any purpose, however, in order for your trip to be as comfortable as possible and your goal to be achieved, I advise you to listen to my recommendations. Let's look at both options separately.

For treatment

It is better to come to the resort for treatment from November to April, and it is advisable not to fall on holidays.

The thing is that in the summer months there are a priori a lot of people, sanatoriums and hotels are packed to capacity.
Accordingly, during queuing procedures, the staff is stressed out due to the influx of people, and there are often minor hiccups that spoil the mood. Some narrow specialists go on vacation - they are also people and do not want to rest in the winter. There are many families with children, there is no silence, which many people count on when they come for treatment.

This list can be continued, but I think you yourself understand that treatment in the “off season” is much easier and more fruitful.

Another important plus is the cost. IN winter time the price of tours is much lower, plus promotions are regularly held to attract guests. The money saved will always be useful for purchasing medical services that you need, but are not included in the cost of the trip or course.

I think we have sorted out the first question, now I want to talk a little about how many days you need to come for treatment.

Remember, back in the USSR, resort packages were almost always for 21 days. Previously, I didn’t understand why there were so many, if the voucher for this period included procedures, only 10 each. It seemed that two weeks were already in sight.

However, not everything is so simple. The fact is that for complete treatment they are usually prescribed as water procedures(baths, swimming pool, etc.), as well as mud or physiotherapy. And you can’t combine them, so they are done every other day, one day water therapy, the other electrotherapy or mud therapy.

Accordingly, it takes 20 days if you want to take 10 pieces of each. This is not counting the missed first day, on which you need to visit the doctor to get appointments and schedule them by time and day.

And do not forget that on Sunday the treatment is not carried out, or is carried out partially.
Of course, it is not necessary to do 10 procedures; you can take fewer, then the number of days required will be reduced. However, here we are considering people who travel for the purpose of treatment, so for a good effect you need to come for at least 21 days, and preferably in the winter, when there are few people.

On vacation

For those people who come to the region on vacation, it is much easier. To have a good rest and visit all the interesting places, two weeks is enough. Even this period can be reduced, but then you will have to sacrifice days for a relaxing holiday, or you will not see everything.

As for the time of year, the period from May to October is more suitable for holidays in the KMS. The weather is almost always comfortable, warm, rains are usually rare and short-lived, there is almost no wind, and nature reveals all its beauty.

Which resort should you choose?

Each city of the CMS is beautiful and significant in its own way. However, if your goal is relaxation, then I recommend choosing Kislovodsk. In my opinion, it is most conveniently located relative to all interesting places. Moreover, it seems to me that there is more entertainment here and better developed tourism infrastructure, one Resort Park is worth more than all other objects.

However, this is my personal opinion, and you have the right to disagree with me.

Attention! Those who travel to this region for treatment should choose a resort based on the disease that brought them here.

– diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, digestive organs, metabolic disorders, andrological diseases. Additional information you can see around the resort.
Concomitant treatment: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, ENT organs, gynecological diseases.

- diseases of the musculoskeletal system, peripheral nervous system, peripheral vessels of the lower extremities, digestion, skin diseases, gynecological and andrological diseases, metabolic disorders. Read about the resort.

- diseases of the digestive system and metabolic disorders.
Related profiles: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, consequences of injuries, gynecological and andrological diseases. I wrote about the Essentuki resort.

– diseases of the circulatory system, chronic respiratory diseases of a non-tuberculous nature, bronchial asthma without frequent and severe attacks, glaucoma.
Related profiles: neurological diseases, diseases of the digestive system and musculoskeletal system, gynecological. Read more about the Kislovodsk resort in the article.

Mineral springs, which resorts are rich in, play a major role in the specialization of a particular place. Therefore, when choosing a place of treatment, always pay attention to the water that is suitable for treating your specific disease.

For example, although urology is treated in almost every resort in the region, people with diseases of the genitourinary system are better off going to Zheleznovodsk. Because only there there is a source of Smirnovskaya water, which is most suitable for the treatment of urological diseases.

The name of the Essentuki resort speaks for itself. The famous water perfectly treats diseases of the digestive tract. "Narzan", which is available in Kislovodsk, is also recommended for the treatment of certain diseases.

I won’t list all the diseases (I’m not a doctor), I think the meaning of the above is clear. What is the source would be better suited only a doctor can determine exactly you, so my conclusions are for informational purposes only.

Where to stay?

Where to stay also depends on many factors: financial situation, physical condition, purpose of the trip, etc. Let's try to consider some of the possible options.

Highlights

It’s easier and cheaper for those guests who come by car on vacation, and consider treatment as an addition to their vacation. In this case, having a car allows you to rent housing a little further from the main resort places, which significantly saves the budget.

For those who do not have a means of transportation, it is better to choose housing within walking distance to the sources, so as not to waste money and time moving around the city. But as you yourself understand, such rent will be more expensive.

Attention! The issue of the distance of housing to healing springs is especially relevant for people who come to the resort for treatment. Them walking distance it is simply necessary and this is the primary issue when looking for housing, regardless of whether you choose the private sector or choose treatment in a sanatorium.

Sanatoriums

Most convenient way relax and get treatment - buy a ticket to a sanatorium. The advantages here are obvious. Everything in one place, the price includes meals, no evening entertainment program, treatment is scheduled hourly, there is always medical staff, you don’t have to go anywhere, etc.

The disadvantages are not so serious: adherence to the regime (smoking, drinking alcohol, eating by the hour and what they give), the choice of procedures depends on the doctor (although you can change it). In my opinion, the only worthy disadvantage is the cost. But, dear readers, you always have to pay for comfort and convenience.

I can only give you some advice:

If you are specifically going to a sanatorium, then when choosing, focus primarily on the distance from the pump room, or the presence of one in the sanatorium itself, which also occurs, although very rarely.
It is not always reasonable to pay for specialized treatment programs. If necessary, pay extra on the spot. I had a case where certain expensive procedures could not be performed due to a concomitant disease. True, I was lucky, they were replaced with cosmetic procedures and the money was not lost. However, not everyone meets halfway; this is the exception rather than the rule.
Do not neglect the “our doctors” section on the website of the selected sanatorium. From the description and schedule, you can usually understand how well the staff is staffed with specialists, whether this or that doctor is permanent or visiting. I think you don’t need to explain why this is needed.
Buy a ticket directly on the sanatorium website; if problems arise with check-in, issues are resolved faster than through intermediaries.
Be sure to read the latest reviews before choosing. There is usually a lot of information on the Internet, but it may be out of date.

I wrote in more detail about rest and treatment in sanatoriums, about who this type of holiday is not suitable for, in another article. I will separately write reviews of the sanatoriums in which I was able to receive treatment. Read one review about the Kislovodsk sanatorium. Subscribe to my newsletter and you will be the first to receive new publications!

Hotels and private sector

In any city you can stay in a hotel; it’s not difficult to rent an apartment or house. I have never gone on vacation and treatment to the KMS in this way, but there are enough services where such options are presented, and they are not difficult to find on the Internet.

This is a good choice for those who want to save money, especially if the train is large and you are traveling for a long time.
The main recommendations here are simple - try to choose accommodation closer to the pump rooms and read reviews. However, you must understand that private housing is always a lottery and a lot depends on the integrity of the owners.

Do not forget that if your goal is treatment, then you need to decide in advance which medical institution you are going to purchase the course from and choose housing nearby. Because there are usually a lot of procedures, walking long distances every day is of course useful, but quite difficult. You need to carefully calculate your physical capabilities, otherwise the treatment will not work for future use.

For now, this is all I planned to tell you today. General information You can read about the CMS region.

Now I'll say goodbye for a while.
Tatiana Solomatina

In the south of the Stavropol Territory in the foothills of the Bolshoi Caucasian Ridge There is amazing place- Caucasian Mineral Waters. This resort area is located at the junction of the Mineralovodsk inclined plain and the northern slopes of the Caucasus Range, exactly in the middle between the Caspian and Black Seas. On one side, the region is surrounded by snowy peaks, and on the other side by the arid Caspian steppes. All this creates a very valuable healing climate, appreciated by balneologists and vacationers. Interestingly, French Cote d'Azur and the Spanish Adriatic lie almost at the same latitude as the Caucasian Mineral Waters.

Kavminvods are usually considered to be the agglomeration of the cities of Pyatigorsk, Essentuki, Kislovodsk, Zheleznovodsk and Mineralnye Vody. Although geographically the CMV is much larger. Starting from the foot of Elbrus in the south and ending near the city of Mineralnye Vody, the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody region covers an area of more than five hundred thousand hectares.

Taking this into account, the KMS region can be classified as mid-mountain, because the maximum height above sea level reaches 2592 meters (Bermamyt plateau).

The CMS can be conditionally divided into two climatic zones: southern and northern. The first will include Kislovodsk - there are more sunny days and there are almost no strong winds. This is a climate with pronounced features of a continental lowland. Kislovodsk is located in a natural basin, surrounded on all sides by mountains that block clouds. Thanks to this, the sun shines 300 days a year in Kislovodsk. This is one of the sunniest cities in the world.

Pyatigorsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk can be classified as the northern part of the KMS, it is also very sunny and warm here, but the humidity and precipitation are higher. Although, quite often you can see how it rains in one of the resort cities, while in other cities it is clear and sunny. The weather can change several times a day. This happens very quickly. There is even a saying among people: “ North Caucasus“Keep gloves in reserve.”

Winters in Caucasian Mineral Waters are warm; snow rarely lasts longer than ten days. Snow in winter is less common than rain. In autumn, the weather is often warm until the end of November. The proximity of the Greater Caucasus Range and a large number of green spaces soften the summer heat. Spring is usually early: in April-May, many residents and vacationers already begin to swim in rivers and lakes.

History of the resort

The first relatively accurate information about the mineral waters of the Caucasus appears in 1717, when Peter I gave the task to his physician, Doctor Schober, to find and study hot waters near the first Russian fortress of Terki, later called Bragunsky. In his report, Schober described springs in the lands of the Pyatigorsk Circassians, as Kabardians were previously called in Rus'. From that moment on, the study of the medicinal properties of Kavminvodsky mineral springs begins. Unfortunately, after the death of Peter I, all initiatives to develop KMS resorts were stopped.

In 1780, the Konstantinogorsk fortress was founded at the foot of Mount Mashuk. The soldiers were the first to notice the healing properties of the hot springs of the future Pyatigorsk. The Academy of Sciences sends Doctor of Medicine Peter Simon Pallas to study mineral springs. He studied for a year medicinal properties water In addition to the Pyatigorsk springs, Pallas also explored Narzan in Kislovodsk. They noted that water bursts out of the ground with great force and is capable of lifting a person bathing in it.

After the report of P. S. Pallas, the CMS region gained fame. People come here for treatment from the most remote corners of Russia.

In 1803, Alexander I, with his rescript, assigned resort status to Caucasian Mineral Waters. Funds are allocated for the arrangement and development of the resort. Despite government support, the resort is developing poorly. The hospitals are in disrepair. The aristocracy prefers to travel to foreign resorts. Thus, according to data for 1860, the Russians foreign resorts About 160 million rubles were spent.

In order to rectify the situation, in 1861 the Caucasian Mineral Waters were leased to the entrepreneur Novoselsky, and then to A. M. Baikov. This did not give the desired results, and two years later the resort returned to government control.

Resort development

In the sixties of the 19th century, research scientists Smirnov and Batalin carried out serious work to study the balneological features of the Caucasian resorts and mineral springs. A Geological Committee is being created, which conducts a comprehensive study of the subsoil. The year 1893 was marked by the opening of a railway line that connected all the resort towns with the Vladikavkaz line. As a result, the resort is rapidly gaining popularity. By 1914, the number of vacationers increased more than 45 times. This year, more than 100,000 people visited Caucasian Mineral Waters.

In 1919, Kavminvodsk resorts received a safe conduct and the status of “socially significant”. The decree signed by V.I. Lenin saves the infrastructure from looting.

In 1920, the Balneological Institute was created in Pyatigorsk, which exists to this day. The Institute studies balneological factors in the treatment and prevention of various diseases.

During the Second World War, all sanatoriums and boarding houses of the resort accepted the wounded.

Resort today

Today, there are about one hundred sanatoriums in the region, which are visited by more than seven hundred thousand people per year.

You can come and relax at any time of the year, but if you are planning to come in the summer, it is better to think about purchasing vouchers in advance. They say in Soviet era in the summer in the cities of Kavminvod, the number of people in the cities tripled due to vacationers. Of course, this popularity is explained not only therapeutic factors. Narzan alone won't satisfy you. The region has a large number of cafes for every taste and color. Probably, only here you can taste the dishes of a wide variety of peoples: Russian, Kabardian, Jewish, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Ossetian, Karachay, Armenian, Chinese, Japanese and even Vietnamese cuisine - choose, compare, evaluate. I'm sure you'll find something to suit your taste in each one. And also, try not to get confused in the various methods of preparing barbecue and remember the main differences. After all, if you forget, you will have to repeat the entire course again, and one voucher may not have enough time.

If you are tired of culinary delights, then know: in Kavminvody there is where to get spiritual food. Every city has a theater. In Pyatigorsk this is the Stavropol State Regional Operetta Theater (previously it was called the Musical Comedy Theater). In Essentuki it is Concert hall named after F.I. Shalyapin. In Kislovodsk, I recommend visiting the Philharmonic. This is one of the oldest concert institutions in Russia. In Pyatigorsk park named after. In addition to the attractions, Kirov also has a concert venue “Tuning Fork”. And there are so many 3D cinemas that there is no point in listing them here.

In any of the KMS resort towns, you will find numerous bowling alleys and billiard rooms, as well as nightclubs with discos until the morning.

In addition to the attractions on the CMS, vacationers are offered more than a hundred different excursions, both one-day and designed for several days. Excursion routes the most diverse: here you have Honey Falls, and Arkhyz, ancient city Magas (where the oldest in Russia are located) Christian churches), trout farming and alpine skiing, permafrost cave or Deuteroathon monastery. It’s impossible to count everything. It is very difficult to choose excursions on the spot. Therefore, it is best to first read about them in advance, look at reviews, photos and make your choice.

Every self-respecting Kavminvodsk resort town has its own park, at least one lake and picturesque healing paths.

Terrenkur: from the French terrain - terrain and the German Kur - treatment, a method of sanatorium-resort treatment that involves dosed exercise in the form of walking.

These places are saturated not only real story, but also literary. Bronze Kisa Vorobyaninov is still begging near Gukasov’s coffee shop, which is opposite the Lermontov Gallery, and his partner Ostap-Suleiman-Bertha-Maria-Bender-Bey still sells tickets near that same Proval.

Photos of KMV

There are 17 unique laccolith mountains in Kavminvody 1, each mountain has its own legend and special charm. You definitely need to visit at least one of them. If you are unable to climb on foot, then there is a road to the Air Temple (Kislovodsk) and to the top of Mashuka (Pyatigorsk). cable car. The Pyatigorsk ski lift is considered the fastest in Europe. In clear weather, panoramas of the Greater Caucasus Range open up from there, which you will never forget. They say that it is worth coming to the Caucasian Mineral Waters just for the views that open from there. Or you can take off from the ground on a paraglider and enjoy the panorama and the feeling of free flight.

You will definitely like it here. Having arrived in the summer, you will definitely want to return: admire the mountains in autumn colors or wander through the snow-covered parks. Here, at any time of the year, you can improve your health and find something to do to your liking.

1 Mountain laccolith- can be considered as a “failed volcano”, because the magma was unable to escape and only lifted the upper layer of sedimentary rocks, solidifying underneath it in the form of a dome or hemisphere, often mushroom-shaped. (Geographical Encyclopedia).

Beautiful video about Caucasian Mineral Waters

Caucasian Mineral Waters - widely known resort area Stavropol Territory, which is a unique territory in terms of environmental indicators. The region is located near Elbrus and is famous for its hydromineral resources. Carbon dioxide springs, baths, water and mud springs of the Caucasian Mineral Waters gained popularity already at the beginning of the 18th century, when the study of the healing properties of mineral resources began.

Lake “Proval” on Mount Mashuk (Pyatigorsk)

History of the region's development

Peter I was the first to take an active interest in the region, where he sent one of the leading doctors to study the territory. Later, detailed descriptions of the mineral waters and hot springs of Pyatigorsk were made by order of Alexander I. A special commission of doctors confirmed the medicinal properties of the region’s hydro resources. From that moment on, Caucasian Mineral Waters was elevated to the rank of a resort, which quickly became incredibly popular. At first, the balneological resort was accessible only to the nobility and the military. During Soviet times, the territory began to be more actively filled not only with guests from different parts of the USSR, but also with sick people coming from abroad and simply wanting to relax with health benefits. Too active interest in Mineral Waters naturally caused an increase in the number of industrial facilities and processes of pollution of the territory were launched. In 1992, on the part of B.N. Yeltsin took the initiative to protect unique area and according to the decree of the Ministry of Waters, they were recognized as an environmentally protected resort. The center of the Ministry of Water Resources today is the city of Essentuki. Previously, Pyatigorsk had this status. However, almost everything major cities Minvod is widely known for its exotic landscapes, mountain climate, healing water and mud resources. The uniqueness of Caucasian Mineral Waters lies in the presence of over 30 types of healing mineral waters on the territory of the resort. More than 130 Minvod springs are available for visiting. No other region in the world has such parameters.

(Photo from air.kg)

Due to these features of the region, the range of indications for visiting Minvod is extremely wide. Research scientists at the Research Institute of Balneology in the city of Pyatigorsk have been developing special treatment methods using mineral waters and mud for decades. There is also a plant in Minvody for bottling medicinal liquid with the aim of selling it throughout the country and for import abroad. Every year, 134 sanatoriums of the Ministry of Waters receive up to 700 thousand patients. Good balneotherapeutic equipment puts the sanatoriums on a par with the best European resort and medical facilities.

Features of climate and flora

The mountain-flat area of the Caucasian Mineral Waters is especially rich in forests, dominated by hornbeam and oak species. Among the diversity of vegetation, fruit trees are well represented, including cherry plums and pears, which ripen very quickly in this region. The climate of the territory is predominantly continental. The low-mountain air of Kislovodstvo and surrounding cities is especially useful for the treatment of respiratory problems, as well as a wide range of heart diseases. Particularly good results, according to research by doctors, are observed from the beneficial effects of climate on hypertensive patients and those suffering from atherosclerosis. In Essentuki and Zheleznovodsk, fog and rain are frequent in autumn and winter, and in Kislovodsk, stable warm weather remains almost all year round.

Natural Museum of Mineral Waters

Without exaggeration, Caucasian Mineral Waters are natural museum mineral waters. Deposits healing waters varied and concentrated in a small area, making them accessible to visitors.

Narzan gallery. Kislovodsk (Photo from kislovodsk.su)

Kislovodsk deposit Narzan The source is located in Kislovodsk and is carbon dioxide. The composition of the water in it combines magnesium and calcium components and sulfate-hydrocarbonate elements. The three most famous types of narzans are mined from this deposit: sulfate, basic and dolomite. The healing effect of water from the deposit occurs both when drinking and through bathing procedures.
Essentuki Mineral Waters The waters in this deposit have a salt-alkaline composition: they are rich in sodium, chloride and bicarbonate.
Pyatigorsk Mineral Waters On the slopes famous mountain Mashuk is the Pyatigorsk field. Five types of mineral waters are extracted here, including a rare type of low-carbon liquid with a complex ionic composition.
Beshtaugorsk radon water deposit Not far from Pyatigorsk, on the Beshtau slope, a rare type of low-mineralized cold water with healing properties is extracted. The radon components of water allow it to be used only for balneological purposes.
Nagutskie mineral carbonated waters The Nagutskoye deposit is famous for its carbon dioxide sources. The extracted waters are bottled in containers and distributed in more than 10 varieties throughout Russia and abroad.
Zheleznovodsk mineral waters The deposit was discovered on Mount Zheleznaya. The waters here are predominantly slightly mineralized with a high content of calcium, sodium, sulfates and bicarbonates.
Batalinsky springs The mineral waters of the Batalinsky deposit are of the bitter-salty type and have high level mineralization. Resources are used for laxative purposes.
Lysogorsk waters The deposit is rich different types mineral waters, including boron types, thermal siliceous varieties.
Zmeykinsky mineral waters The sources are known for their high silicic acid content. The water from this deposit is especially good for export and has high healing properties.
Kumagorsky spring There are 8 mineral springs on the territory of the deposit, which are mainly used in balneology.
Georgievskie mineral waters The deposit is known for the high content of iodine and bromine in the structure of the produced waters.

Tambukan Lake

The most famous mud spring in the region is Lake Tambukan. At small area facility, it produces impressive volumes of healing mud. The unique composition of the mud structures of the salt lake includes a large number of mineral components, sulfides, magnesium, chlorine, and potassium ions. Iron sulfide contained in the healing mud of the lake is especially useful. The good bactericidal properties of Tambukan mud make it possible to make dressings on its basis for applying to wounds.

Lake Tambukan (Photo from the site www.na-kmv.ru)

Treatment at Caucasian Mineral Waters

Each region of the Ministry of Waters specializes in the treatment of specific diseases. This is determined by the natural diversity of the area. In Essentuki, the emphasis is on diseases of the digestive system and immune diseases. Patients with metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus are successfully treated here, and also undergo post-operative recovery. In Pyatigorsk they treat mainly nervous diseases, skin problems and endocrine disorders. Heart diseases and blood diseases are the profile of Kislovodsk institutions. This area also deals with issues of neuroses and respiratory problems. They go to Zheleznovodsk to eliminate digestive diseases and kidney problems. Doctors in the region have serious experience in treating urolithiasis. It is recommended to come to Mineralnye Vody for preventive purposes. The healing effect is achieved not only by taking mineral waters, therapeutic baths and mud procedures, but also simply by staying in an ecologically clean area with amazing climatic features and amazingly beautiful landscapes.

Tatiana Solomatina

What attracts tourists to the Caucasian Mineral Waters region?

Good afternoon, dear friends!

Today I’m starting a series of articles about wonderful place for recreation and treatment - the Caucasian Mineral Waters region.

In the first publication we will get to know this unique resort a little. I will talk about the location and climate, the cities of this region and natural mineral springs. After reading to the end, you will find out why a large number of people come here for vacation and treatment regularly, and perhaps you, too, will have a desire to go to this wonderful place.

The resort is very interesting, I visit it regularly, so a lot of information has accumulated, I am planning a series of articles, the first one is already in front of you, read and share your impressions in the comments, I will be glad to hear from you.

Caucasian Mineral Waters is an excellent choice for recreation and treatment, due to its unique location, mild climate, beautiful surrounding nature and developed infrastructure.

But the most important thing that attracts numerous guests to the region is healing springs, the water from which is widely and successfully used to treat many diseases. By staying here you will not only relax, but also significantly strengthen your body.

This region is located in the Stavropol Territory on the northern slope Caucasus Mountains. The resort towns are located close to each other, which allows you to travel around them all and compile general impression about this place.

The natural landscape is very diverse; small hills, densely covered with unique broad-leaved forests, alternate with the steppe part, which in summer pleases the eye with lush grass and bright wildflowers.

Due to the absence of serious industrial production, the air here is crystal clear and quiet.

Climate

This region has a favorable climate that is well suited for climatotherapy. Spa therapists use it as a healing factor.

It's a moderate winter here. average temperature–4 degrees, comfortable summer – +22 degrees.

Due to the diversity of the terrain, the climate of all cities of Caucasian Mineral Waters differs slightly. This depends on the altitude above sea level, protection by mountains, and proximity to the steppes.

The southern resort is Kislovodsk, the sunniest city of the KMV; accordingly, the air temperature here is usually several degrees higher than in other cities in the region.

Pyatigorsk, Zheleznovodsk and Essentuki are located slightly lower than Kislovodsk, but they are also warm and have very little precipitation. A small mountains– Mashuk, Beshtau, Zheleznaya, often become a barrier from strong steppe winds.

Main resorts of the CMS

Caucasian Mineral Waters – enough large region, I will introduce you to the main resorts, which can safely be classified as Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Essentuki and Kislovodsk. You can read more about each of them in separate materials, links to which will be at the end of each description.

A very cozy small town located at the foot of Mount Zheleznaya. The resort is simply surrounded by greenery, and the magnificent park with centuries-old trees and winding paths is simply conducive to leisurely walks and contemplation beautiful nature around.

The city is well planned and resort infrastructure is located separately from the residential area. Almost all sanatoriums were built within walking distance to natural springs, which is important for resort guests. This is the smallest town in the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, but it is also rich in mineral waters.

The resort specializes in the treatment of the genitourinary system, digestive organs, metabolic disorders and other related diseases.

The main component of the treatment is drinking mineral water Slavyanovskaya and Smirnovskaya, the pump rooms of which are located in the Resort Park. Also widely used in treatment is the silt mud of the Tambukan and Lysogorsk lakes, which is rich in iron, iodine, zinc and silver.

You can find out more about the resort.

Pyatigorsk is big resort town, located just 10 minutes drive from Zheleznovodsk at the foot of Mount Mashuk. The resort fits picturesquely into the mountain landscape, from Mount Mashuk, which can be climbed either by cable car or on foot, this is clearly visible.

There are many health resorts here that successfully treat the musculoskeletal system, joints, and help with gynecological diseases. As in the entire region, the main factor in healing is drinking water therapy, climatic therapy, and mud therapy.

I wrote even more information about the resort.

The city is located a 30-minute drive from Mineralnye Vody airport. The resort is quite small, located on the flat part of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region, but also very green.

Here are the well-known springs - “Essentuki”. This mineral water is good for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, this is the main direction of treatment in local sanatoriums.

Continue reading about the resort.

Kislovodsk

The most popular resort in the Caucasian Mineral Waters region. Located at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level in a green valley surrounded by the Caucasus Range.

A very warm, sunny and cozy city, despite the constant abundance of guests, there is no feeling of crowding or crowding here.

A luxurious park, almost 1000 hectares, which was completely created by people just 200 years ago, now occupies a dominant role in the architecture of the city.

About a third of the KMS sanatoriums are located in Kislovodsk. Mineral water "Narzan" helps in the treatment of people suffering from diseases of the digestive tract. Patients who have suffered a heart attack are successfully rehabilitated here. The resort specializes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

This is interesting

The bulk of guests of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region come here for rehabilitation and treatment. However, these places are rich not only in their healing factors. Of course, there is no sea here, but there is clean air and magnificent mountain landscapes, which can brighten up anyone’s vacation.

No wonder many years ago, famous great people loved to come here. A. S. Pushkin visited the KMS twice, M. Yu. Lermontov lived here for a long time and many of his works are dedicated to these places. The list of great people is quite long, they all admired amazing nature and the hospitality of the local population.

Now Caucasian Mineral Waters is a well-developed resort, which is interesting not only in terms of treatment, there is something to see here, many significant historical attractions and amazingly beautiful natural places.

I wrote complete tourist information about the region in the article. Check out another review of the sanatorium.

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Tatiana Solomatina

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