Ski resort Malinovka in the Arkhangelsk region: northern Italy. Shangaly, Malinovka Malinovka sports and recreation complex

According to tradition, at the beginning of 2008 I went to the Arkhangelsk region. Last year I was in for a big disappointment in the form of far from northern weather, but this time everything was very good. “Beautiful,” I thought, watching from the window the landscapes of the Russian north, illuminated by the winter sun. Who, apparently reading my thoughts, decided not to appear for a week. February was beginning.

Shangaly is a fairly large village in the Ustyansky district of the Arkhangelsk region. I can also call this area my historical homeland, since my mother’s parents come from here, and I have many relatives living here.

In Soviet times, Shangaly was a regional center, but closer to perestroika it was moved to the more convenient village of Oktyabrsky, which is 15 minutes away by car. The former status is evidenced by a typical two-story house from the fifties, where the district committee used to be located.

Most of the houses are wooden, which is much more practical in the north. Firstly, there is a lot of wood here, and it costs less than brick, and secondly, wooden houses are much better suited to the local climate.

There are very old houses, built back in the thirties, such as this three-story house with interesting traditional carvings. But the amenities are located outside.

To compensate for the lack of these amenities, almost everyone here has baths, concentrated on the banks of reservoirs.

In principle, in Russia you won’t surprise anyone by washing clothes in an ice hole, collecting firewood or using a well.

It is clear that there is quite comfortable housing, but still most of the development consists of private houses, traditional for the Russian countryside.

And those who have money prefer something more original. Apparently, things were going well for this guy, but then some problems appeared - the mansion turned into a long-term construction project.

Even the oldest houses, despite the lack of toilets, are covered with satellite dishes.

After all, with the usual ones you can only watch “First”, “Russia” and “Vesti-Sport” (the latter with a very poor signal). Vesti-Sports is a very useful channel here, because the people, no joke, are sporty. As far as I understand, local skiers often take all the prizes at national championships. Which is not surprising - you get up at 9 in the morning, look out the window, and there are young people training with might and main in the gardens.

There is a school nearby, the tallest building in this locality. And students go skiing in physical education. They can’t imagine physical education without skiing in the north; I remember the outright surprise of a girl from Severomorsk who learned that we had never skied in physical education.

It’s not clear why specifically in the gardens, because next to the school there is a stadium covered with snow.

According to the sign, disabled people are running across the road.

The shangals have a very elongated shape, and stretch along the rather long main street, which bears the name, you would never guess, st. Lenin.

So long that residents have to take a bus to get from one end of the village to the other. In addition to the bus, timber trucks constantly drive along Lenin Street at high speed. To the west - empty, to the east - loaded with pine round timber. Timber trucks travel very often, clearly showing that if there is still something left in Russia, it is only because initially there was a lot of it. Only after seeing such a barbaric scale do you begin to understand the meaning of the phrase “Russia is a raw material power.”

The center of Shingal consists of modern shops. By the way, the assortment there is normal, but everything costs much more than in Belgorod.

There are also a couple of offices there for connecting to cellular communications represented by Megafon, which I hate (I must admit that Megafon acted quite wisely, expanding into “unprofitable” areas of the country. Although MTS also receives services here, from the point of view of Megafon subscribers here, and in many other places also a monopolist).

Finally, there is a cultural center where my second cousin’s wife, who knows local folklore well, organizes events.

The cultural center has a good collection of various antique utensils from all over the area, so that one could open a local history museum. They are also engaged in the restoration of old crafts.

There is production in Shingala, and it is even developing. The nineties had a very hard impact on the entire country, but they had an even harder impact on the countryside, especially in areas with low population density and far from the center.

I saw several workshops that were producing something. But it seems that the most promising industry here (besides deforestation, of course) is tourism.

Malinovka is a village located on the other side of the Ustya River from Shingal. My grandmother spent her childhood there.

You can get there by crossing the river.

If it is impossible to cross on ice, then there is a suspension bridge, which appeared several years ago and has greatly helped residents. Before this, it was impossible to get to the other side; to do this, you had to walk several kilometers to the road bridge.

Malinovka is a winter resort. There is a ski base here with good trails of varying lengths (up to ten kilometers) and a children’s and youth sports school, the students of which, as I already said, show decent results not only locally, but also on a national scale. Credit for this must be given to the family of local entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

The ski track goes through the centuries-old northern taiga. The snow was so deep that I could have fallen waist-deep.

Just fabulous places with a real Russian winter, there’s no other way to put it.

Tourists who come here stay in a tourist village, where it is very civilized, comfortable and equipped “in a European style.” I have vacationed at similar winter resorts in the USA, and here, I’ll tell you, it’s no worse. The village is expanding rapidly.

The gentlemen are resting solidly.

And local children have something to do.

And in January the ski slope also opened. For extreme sports enthusiasts, of course, it’s a little low, but inexperienced people will like it. If the clouds are low, light is reflected from them and from a distance creates the illusion of the northern lights.

So there is a future here.

From Saint-Petersburg Every day you can arrive by train No. 098Ya, arriving at 4:52. Travel time is 18 hours 30 minutes. You can return back by night train.

From Arkhangelsk– by daily train No. 371Ch at 6:34, return back by evening train. Travel time is 14 hours.

From the Kostylevo railway station to the village of Oktyabrsky you can take a taxi in 10 minutes for 100–120 rubles. For 300–400 rubles – straight to the Malinovka sports complex (15–20 min).

You can also get from the railway station to the village of Oktyabrsky by regular bus.

By intercity bus

You can arrive by bus from Moscow, Arkhangelsk and Vologda. One of the most common carriers, Autoline, recommends booking seats by phone in advance. 4-6 buses depart from Moscow and Vologda daily, travel time is 4.5 hours from Vologda, 11-12 hours from Moscow; from Arkhangelsk - 4 buses, travel time 7.5 hours.

By plane

There is no direct flight, but you can first fly from Moscow (or St. Petersburg) to Cherepovets with Severstal Airlines, and then take a taxi or bus to the village. Oktyabrsky or by train to Kostylevo station. Planes from Moscow (or St. Petersburg) to Cherepovets fly daily, travel time is about 1 hour.

• 3 tracks
• Max track length 520 m
• 1 1 1
• Height difference 96 m
• Trail lighting
• Trails for children
• Equipment rental
• Restaurants and cafes

Lifts

Base "Malinovka" - relaxation in the bosom of northern nature

In one of the most beautiful corners of the Arkhangelsk region there is the Malinovka ski resort. Visitors can not only have a great time skiing, but also enjoy views of the pristine nature of the North, clean air and ringing silence. A high level of service will complement the pleasure received from your stay at the base. The ski season here is quite long - from mid-November to early April.

For lovers of alpine skiing, there are two slopes of varying degrees of difficulty. The length of the longest of them is 520 meters with a height difference of 96 meters. A rope tow lift takes visitors to the top. The slopes are illuminated, making them possible to use in the evening.

Fans of cross-country skiing can take advantage of special trails laid through the forest, with a total length of about 12 kilometers. The surface of the slopes is maintained in excellent condition using snow compaction equipment. All necessary gear and equipment can be rented at the rental office.

You can stay for a few days in wooden guest houses that have everything you need for a comfortable stay. You can diversify your vacation by visiting a Russian bathhouse, with a traditional dip in an ice hole.

In the very center of the European taiga, in the Arkhangelsk region, there is a fabulous place - picturesque hills, pine forest, clean air. It is here that the Malinovka ski resort is located, which with the light hand of guests began to be called “Northern Italy” - due to the similarity of natural beauty and landscape.

The Malinovka ski resort in the Arkhangelsk region is not only a developed ski resort, but also a venue for numerous sports competitions. In particular, All-Russian snowmobile competitions and regional championships in alpine skiing and snowboarding are held here.

The skiing season in Malinovka begins in mid-November, when the snow cover becomes permanent, and ends towards the end of April.

The weather at the resort is stable and there are no sudden temperature changes. The average air temperature in winter is -15 degrees.

Resort characteristics (piste, heights, slopes, lifts)

The slopes of the resort are two excellent ski slopes length 520 and 480 meters. These trails are suitable for both beginners and skiers with some skiing experience. The beginning of the routes has a slight slope, as if for acceleration, then there is a small drop in height (90–100 meters), and towards the end of the route there is again a gentle and calm descent.

Next to the main roads there is a small training track, where professional instructors help beginners master the science of skating.

All pistes are illuminated (making them accessible for skiing even in the evening), and thanks to snow compactors and snowmaking systems, they are always in excellent condition, regardless of weather conditions.

Scheme of the slopes of the Malinovka ski resort (click to enlarge):

Leads to the tracks 1 rope tow.

Those who prefer leisurely walks on flat trails can try their hand at cross-country skiing(length of running tracks - 1.60 km, 2.5 km, 3.3 km, 3.75 km, 5 km). The tracks have artificial lighting.

Winter in Ustyany begins early. Already in mid-October the first snow falls, and in November a stable winter cover forms. By this time, a 3 km long ski track has been prepared at the Center, where teams from different regions of the country conduct training camps. All ski slopes, and there are more than 10 of them, are ready in early December. The total length of all distances is more than 30 km, 15 of which have artificial lighting. All tracks have international homologation certificates.

Snowpark equipped with three consecutive jumps and two rows of railings of various configurations. Those who like to slide down the mountain on a cheesecake can visit the tubing park.

Complex infrastructure

A light snack or a full set lunch will be offered by the cafe located on the territory of Malinovka. Cafe "Olympus"(Cafe capacity - up to 40–45 people) is located at the very top of the slope. Visitors will be invited to taste authentic Russian pancakes with raspberry or cloudberry jam, warm up with aromatic mulled wine or drink hot tea. During competitions, the cafe becomes a real sports bar.

Cafe "Freestyle" located at the foot of the slope. The capacity of this cafe is slightly larger - up to 80 people. Freestyle halls can be rented for various parties and celebrations, banquets and anniversaries.

Accommodation and accommodation at the resort

After physical exercise, hiking and excursions, it will be nice to take a breather in the comfortable log cottages hotel complex "Krucha". One, two and four bed rooms of various categories can comfortably accommodate 170 people.

All rooms have a pleasant, bright interior and are equipped with everything you need: TVs, refrigerators, electric kettles, dishes. Each room has a separate bathroom with a shower, heated floors in the hallway and bathroom.

The cottages are located in close proximity to the ski slopes, ski slopes, rental shops and cafes.

Prices and services at the Malinovka ski resort

Cost of lifts:

• 5 lifts (adult) - 300 rub.
• 5 lifts (children) - 200 rub.
• 10 lifts (adult) - 550 rub.
• 10 lifts (children) - 300 rub.

For athletes who prefer to rent equipment on site, the complex offers a rental service. Inventory and equipment for every taste - skis (mountain and cross-country), boots, and rolling toys, tubes and skates, and protection for children and teenagers.

Rental cost (per hour):

• Alpine skis - from 200 rubles/hour.
• Cross-country skis - from 100 rubles/hour.
• Cheesecakes (snow tubing) - 350 rubles/hour.
• Snowboards - from 200 rubles/hour.

In the summer, you can rent a tent and everything you need for an independent hike. Prices can be found on the official website of the resort. The complex has a deposit system for equipment.

Beginners who don’t feel confident on the slopes will be able to undergo training from professional instructors at the complex’s ski school. Classes are conducted both individually and in groups (maximum - up to 5 people).

Cost of classes with an instructor:

• Adults - from 1400 rubles.
• Children - from 700 rub.
• Group - from 1000 rub. (per person).

Summer rest

In summer, life in Malinovka is no less stormy and active. Guests of the sports complex can enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling.

With the onset of summer, the sports season in Malinovka moves to a qualitatively new level. Thanks to the region’s participation in the Federal Target Program for the Development of Physical Education and Sports, a modern roller ski track with artificial lighting, which has no analogues in Russia. The length of the route is 6.4 km.

On the territory of Malinovka there are grounds for football and volleyball.

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Organization of tours and excursions

The Malinovka resort area is unique in its own way. Here you can find a lot of opportunities for tourism, and tourism managers will select a tour or excursion of any type.

• Gastronomic tour in Ustyanami will introduce you to the life of a northern village, and especially the cuisine. Tourists will enjoy tasting beer and homemade wine, and master classes on preparing ancient national dishes. The cost of the tour for 1 person is 4800 rubles.
• Attending competitions and sports festivals. For example, in February 2016, a snowmobile festival is held in Malinovka. In addition to the competitions themselves (snowmobile racing), you can ride horses, visit the Malinovsky Potholes, and enjoy the entertainment program in the cafe. The cost of the excursion is 4000 rubles (per person).
• Hunting and fishing. Fans of winter entertainment will not be left without impressions. The adrenaline from a winter hunt or a successful catch will put you in a great mood for a long time.
• Historical tours History buffs will love it. A visit to the Ustyansky Museum of Local Lore will be an opportunity to get acquainted with the rich history of the region, starting from the 17th century.
• New Year's tours provide the opportunity to visit a real New Year's fairy tale. During the New Year holidays, an entertainment program with the participation of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden is available to guests of the complex. The program includes a gala dinner, fireworks, dancing, karaoke and much more. The cost of each program is calculated individually.

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Where is it located and how to get to the resort

Resort address: Ustyansky district, Arkhangelsk region, Kononovskaya village (20 km from the village of Oktyabrsky).

Working hours:

• On weekdays - from 12 to 21 hours.
• Holidays and weekends - from 10 to 21 hours.

Contact phone numbers:+7 911 872–9795, +7 818 555–1577, +7-931-414-99-14 (tourism manager).

Official website of the Malinovka ski resort: http://malinovka-ski.com/

Ski center "Malinovka" on the map:

To get to the Malinovka ski resort, you need to get to the Kostylevo railway station - a regular bus runs from the station to the resort every day. You need to travel by car along the Moscow-Arkhangelsk highway.

How to get to the Malinovka ski complex on the diagram:

The Malinovka sports complex is suitable both for a relaxing, quiet holiday and for fans of active sports. By visiting this resort, you can give yourself a great mood and a good boost of energy for a long time.

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