What is Krasnaya Polyana famous for? What to see in Krasnaya Polyana in winter and summer. Where to eat: restaurants and cafes

Krasnaya Polyana on the map is a triangle formed by the Mzymta River and its two tributaries - Beshenka and Melnichny. Around the resort there is the Sochi National Park, and a little further the Caucasus State Biosphere Reserve begins. While relaxing in these places, you can take walks along the most beautiful mountain ranges - Achishkho, Aibga, Chugush, Assara, Pseashkho, Aishkha, where shady gorges, alpine meadows, fast rivers and picturesque waterfalls await hiking enthusiasts.

In Krasnaya Polyana itself it is worth visiting "".

In summer it is worth taking a walk to the three-step Bezymyanny waterfall, which is formed by the Bezymyanka River on the southern slope of Mount Aibgi in the middle of a broad-leaved forest. Its waters fall from a height of 75 meters into a round pool, and then, after overcoming giant boulders, merge with the Psou River, which flows into the Black Sea.

Waterfall Maiden's Tears you will meet if you follow the route to Lake Ritsa on the right bank of the Bzyb River. There is an old legend associated with this place. They say that once upon a time a family of old shepherds, who had a single beautiful daughter, lived secludedly in this place. The mountain spirit fell in love with the girl, but the evil sorceress, jealous of him, decided to destroy her rival. She raised her high above the mountains and, threatening to throw her down, demanded that she forget about her chosen one. The girl refused and said that she was ready to die, but there would be no peace for the villainess, because for thousands of years the girl’s tears would flow down the mountainside.

The highest waterfall in Greater Sochi and one of the highest in Europe is located on the Aibga ridge. Around the 70 meter Polikarya waterfall Even in summer there is snow!

They are located 4 km from Krasnaya Polyana in the territory of the Sochi Natural National Park on the eastern end of the Achishkho ridge. They were named in honor of V.F. Khmelevsky, who at the beginning of the 20th century studied the flora in the vicinity of the village.

You can try the purest mineral water Narzan from a depth of 200 meters by taking a walk to Narzan spring Chvizhepse in the valley of the river of the same name in the town of Medvezhiy Ugol. This water is rich in microelements - iron, arsenic, bromine, iodine, copper, manganese. It is this that, after the necessary processing, is bottled and sold in stores.

Every self-respecting resident of Russia, and indeed the entire post-Soviet space, is simply obliged to visit at least once in his life. And having arrived here, it is simply impossible to ignore Krasnaya Polyana; the place is beautiful, hospitable and a little mysterious. So, make yourself comfortable, we are going on a virtual tour of the sights of Krasnaya Polyana.

What to see in Krasnaya Polyana in summer?

Although Krasnaya Polyana is the name of a separate village located on the Mzymta River, this name was strengthened by the entire river valley, including the Estonian settlement of Esto-Sadok and several ski resorts. It must be said that this area amazes with the rarest combination of natural objects, so in Krasnaya Polyana there is something to see in summer and winter.

1. One of the most striking natural attractions of Krasnaya Polyana is the Khmelevsky Lakes, which received their name in honor of the botanist who devoted his entire life to researching the local flora. One of the pear-shaped lakes is located at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level. You can only get here by SUV, but the beauty here will make all the difficulties of the journey worth it a hundredfold.
2. In the upper reaches of the Mzymta River you can see another fabulously beautiful lake, Kardyvach. It is located at an altitude of 1850 meters and has an elongated round shape. Anyone who comes here runs the risk of simply being speechless, the nature here is so majestic. The shores of the lake are covered with a carpet of flowers and berries, and rare representatives of the animal world - mountain goats and chamois - come to the water.
3. After walking around the mountains and lakes to your heart’s content, you can move on to the man-made attractions of Krasnaya Polyana, for example, the dolmens. Even though they may seem like some kind of bunkers to inexperienced observers, they are still worth a look. You can see the dolmens in Krasnaya Polyana at the end of Achishkhovskaya Street. There are six dolmens in Krasnaya Polyana in total: four trough-shaped and two tiled.
4. Another striking example of Greek architecture can be seen in the local cemetery, where the chapel of the martyr Zinaida of Tarsus is located.
5. Anyone interested in the history of the development of Krasnaya Polyana should go to the village museum, organized in the premises of school No. 65 by a local teacher. There is a good exhibition dedicated to all the milestones in the life of the village.

Come to Sochi and not visit Krasnaya Polyana - means not seeing one of the most amazing places here. The mountain village of Krasnaya Polyana is located in the Adler region, 75 km from the center of Sochi, at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by the picturesque mountains of the Main Caucasus Range more than 2000 meters high. The unique combination of mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes descending to the Black Sea with its mild climate gives extraordinary beauty and charm to this place. The mountains shelter the village from cold air masses. Therefore, the climate of Krasnaya Polyana is mild and relatively warm, mountain-sea. The average temperature in July is 23.5*, but it can also be hot, up to 40*. In winter, the snow cover reaches one and a half meters, the average January temperature is 0.4*. The flora varies from subtropical to alpine. Beech, maple, chestnut, oak, ash, linden, rhododendron, evergreen laurel, and azalea grow in the surrounding area. In the forest, away from people, noble Caucasian deer and timid roe deer, badgers, wolves, brown Caucasian bears and many other animals and birds live their lives. The clean, clear waters of rivers and lakes are home to trout and salmon.
How to get to Krasnaya Polyana.

The road itself is a modern highway stretching from Adler for 40 km. Until recently, in some places it narrowed and passed directly over the abyss. In August 2005, President Putin inaugurated the longest (2420 meters) Krasnopolyansky tunnel in Russia. It stretches from the village of Monastery to the village of Kepsha. The road to Krasnaya Polyana surprises with its views at any time of the year. From Adler it goes through the valley of the Mzymta River, the largest river on the Black Sea coast within the Krasnodar Territory. The Mzymta originates on the southern slopes of the Main Caucasus Range at an altitude of 1850 meters, flowing from the high-mountain Lake Kardyvach, which flows into the Black Sea near Adler. After passing the village of Kazachiy Brod, you will pass a trout farm and the Canyon restaurant. Not far from here is the Akhshtyrskaya Cave. After leaving the 450-meter-long tunnel, move on. To the right of the road, on the banks of the Mzymta, there are places for rest and picnic. Boarding and rafting also take place here. In front of the Monastery village, to the right of the road, you will see an observation deck overlooking the majestic Akhtsu gorge. Below, the tireless Mzymta noisily makes her way. Ahead, the road dives into the new Krasnopolyansky tunnel, and on the right there is a fork into an old dangerous road, carved into the rock more than a century ago. She passed by the picturesque rock “Carry it, Lord.” On the right, the gorge drops down, where you can hear the sound of a mountain river, clamped in a vice by rocks. Having passed through the tunnel, we find ourselves in the village of Kepsha. We pass an apiary. Further, after 5 km we cross the Chvizhepse river. The road junction leads to the left, to the town of Medvezhiy Ugol, famous for its mineral springs of medicinal narzan. And the federal highway, having passed two more small tunnels, leads to Krasnaya Polyana.
You can get to Krasnaya Polyana by bus No. 105 (from the Sochi railway station) and bus No. 135 (from the center of Adler).

Temple of Saint Charalampios
In the center of the village, in 2003, the restoration of the Church of St. Charalampios, which was destroyed in 1937, was completed. Local old-timers say that one of their residents then kicked so violently
icons, pushing them towards the fire. And after some time, this leg began to hurt. So much so that it had to be amputated. The new temple was built, like the previous one, with public donations.

Museum of Flora, Fauna and Mineralogy of the Western Caucasus
The museum is located next to the royal hunting lodge. Here you will be told about the unique flora and fauna of the Caucasus Nature Reserve. In the first hall, stuffed bison, bear, badger, wild boar, red deer, badger, lynx, wolf, wild cat, and roe deer are exhibited. The second hall displays samples of plants and minerals. Next to the museum there is a gazebo of Love and an observation deck with a picturesque view of the village and the Aibga ridge. It is best to come here in the afternoon, when the ridge is illuminated by the sun. From a height of 800 meters above sea level, a stunning panorama opens up with views of the Pseashkho, Aishkho and Aibgu mountains. At the foot of the mountains, in the valley of the Mzymta River, the village of Krasnaya Polyana is spread out in full view. Here you can take a photo for memory.

Naumov's dacha
The dacha of lawyer Naumov was built in 1902. Some mistakenly call it Stalin's dacha. In fact, he only spent the night here. The cottage is well preserved. It is located on the territory of the Krasnaya Polyana tourism and recreation center. In autumn, chestnuts ripen and fall around the house - a real delicacy for those who know a lot about it.

Fishing "Russian yard"
You can get to this charming place by driving along Achishkhovskaya Street from Krasnaya Polyana towards the Achishkho shelter for 2.5 kilometers and passing the bridge over the Beshenka River. It is located on the territory of the reserve, so there is a charge for travel. The mountain lake is home to trout, carp, and chub. The caught fish will be cooked for you. The trout soup is especially good. Horseback riding and crossbow shooting are also offered. If you wish, you can steam in a jar and spend the night.

Dolmens
Near the village there are several dolmens. Six of them are located in the valley of the Beshenka River, in the vicinity of Krasnaya Polyana. Two of them are tiled, and four are well-shaped, half covered with earth. An interesting feature of local dolmens is their miniature size. They are smaller than those on the coast, sometimes several times smaller. Local residents and tour instructors will show you the way to them. In Krasnaya Polyana you need to move to the end of Achishkhovskaya Street and then along the country road to the Beshenka River. Next, without crossing the river, you need to walk another 60 meters up against the river flow until you meet the dolmens. The journey from the village on foot one way takes about an hour.

Apiary "Mountain Garden"
Located in the village. Esto-cage.
This is one of the apiaries of the state experimental breeding farm "Krasnopolyanskoe", the largest in Europe (includes 60 apiaries). You will hear a fascinating story from an experienced beekeeper about the gray Caucasian bee, which is bred here. In terms of its productivity and peacefulness, it has no equal in the world. The Caucasian bee has a longer proboscis (7.2 mm, and the Central Russian bee up to 6.4 mm). Therefore, “Caucasian women,” as they are also called, are considered the best pollinators of honey plants with deep nectar. In addition, Caucasian bees fly out for nectar in fog and light rain, work until dark and are not afraid of lower temperatures than other bees. They open the season earlier and end later. “Caucasian women” collect an average of 12-13 kilograms of honey per family per season. At the apiary you can taste fragrant mountain honey produced in the ecologically clean region of the Caucasus and purchase beekeeping products first-hand. Be sure to stock up on such useful bee products for the winter as pollen, royal jelly, propolis, which will help you and your children in the winter, strengthen the immune system and resist many diseases.

Scientific research complex "Pyramid"
Located in the village. Esto - Zadok. st. Polevaya, 131
The complex is located 700 meters before reaching the village, to the left of the road. If you are interested in unknown and mysterious phenomena, then you will be interested in visiting here. This pyramid was built of wood and without a single nail for scientific research according to the design of Moscow professor S.B. Proskuryakov. It is 29 times smaller than the famous Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt and is its exact copy. Here they explore the influence of the pyramid on water, food, humans and animals. You will listen to an interesting lecture, visit the inside of the pyramid, and watch a video.

House-museum of the writer Tammsaare
Located in the village. Esto - Sadok, Tammsaare street 86.
Travel to the village of Krasnaya Polyana by bus No. 135.
The house-museum of the classic Estonian literature Anton-Hansen Tammsaare is located in the village of Esto-Sadok. A modest, neat house located to the left of the road leading to the ski lift. From the museum's caretakers you will learn about the history of the village of Esto-Sadok, founded in 1886 by Estonian settlers, and get acquainted with their way of life. In 1912, from May to October, the classic Estonian and world literature writer Tammsaare lived and worked here. He suffered from a severe form of tuberculosis. Doctors forbade him to work, but he still wrote several works. They will show you the room that the writer rented. It amazes with its modesty and unpretentious decoration.

Art and music salon "Olgiz"
Located in Pos. Esto - Zadok, 85.
This unusual salon is located next to the highway to the ski lift. Everyone who accidentally looks here seems to find themselves in a fairy-tale world. After all, the original works of more than 100 masters from various regions of the Caucasus and the Near Abroad are collected here. Each work of art is one and only. The most amazing exhibits are the ocarinas. These are rare musical instruments of the most incredible shapes and sizes. They will show you what they sound like and teach you how to use them. Here you can also see works of applied art: ceramics, embroidery, wickerwork, dolls. As well as furniture, dishes, and decorations made from valuable trees. There is a video and audio studio where several films and music CDs were created inspired by the nature of Krasnaya Polyana. Anything you like can be purchased. Usually, a visit to this place leaves no one indifferent.

Aviary complex of the Caucasus Nature Reserve
Located on Krasnaya Polyana, Laura cordon.
Travel by bus No. 135 to the stop on request “Aviary complex”
This is a kind of mini-zoo, where the inhabitants of the Caucasian Nature Reserve live in spacious enclosures: bison, red deer, chamois, roe deer, wild boars, wolves, lynx, foxes, raccoon dogs, raccoons, badgers and other animals. Birds you can see include the black vulture, steppe eagle, peregrine falcon, white-tailed eagle, and swans. The complex is located just 2.5 km from the ski lift.

TO THE ALPINE MEADOWS
After climbing in an hour on the chairlift, you will get to the upper station of the 4th stage (2238m) with an observation deck with a 360-degree all-round view and a visibility range of up to 100 km. From here, in clear weather, you can admire the stunning panorama of the Main Caucasus Range. The clean mountain air intoxicates and drives you crazy. Somewhere far below, the threads of the Mzymta and Laura rivers wind like a snake, the houses of Esto-Sadok are lost and paragliders fly. Clouds are floating low above you. The impression is that you have gone to heaven. From June to September, here you can admire the beauty of alpine flowers, which you will not find below, in Krasnaya Polyana. They bloom all summer, replacing each other. But you can't tear them. Since almost all of them are listed in the Red Book. In June, the mountain slopes are covered with a carpet of rhododendrons, and at the end of August blueberries ripen. The taste is so hard to put down!

SKI COMPLEX "ALPIKA - SERVICE"
Located in the village. Krasnaya Polyana, st. Defenders of the Caucasus, 65.
From Krasnaya Polyana, after 6 kilometers, an excellent highway past the village of Esto - Sadok leads to the Alpika - Service ski complex. All services for active recreation are concentrated in the lift area. This includes ski equipment rental, ski and board instructors, lift ticket offices and excursion centers. And, of course, cafes, bars, shops, souvenir stalls. In Krasnaya Polyana you don’t have to pay to climb up each line. All day passes are sold here. And on weekends and holidays their cost is a little more expensive. To date, 5 stages of the Alpika-Service cable car have been built. And this is not the limit, since the construction of three more mountain-skiing complexes is in full swing: “Carousel”, “Rosa-Khutor” and “Grand Hotel Polyana” of Gazprom OJSC. Today, ski and snowboard lovers are offered trails of varying difficulty ranging from 2300 to 6000 meters with the largest elevation difference in Russia - 1698 meters (from 540 m to 2238 m). The length of the ski slopes is 25 km.
The longest ski season (from November to May) now lasts on the fourth stage of the 1.6 km long lift. At the top station of the 4th stage of the cable car (2238m) there is an observation deck. During the skiing season, the first three lines are prepared daily by snowcats. The fourth stage is the most extreme. There is no groomed track here, which allows you to ride in an unlimited space on virgin slopes. When ascending by cable car, a unique view of the ancient forest and mountain peaks sparkling in the sun opens up. What amazes you after the noise of the cities is the ringing silence in which you can hear the birds singing and the babbling stream. The local nature gives people the joy of life every day. At each line of the cable car, a standard warming set is offered: tea, coffee, mulled wine. You can eat more seriously.

MOUNTAIN TOURIST CENTER “GRAND HOTEL POLYANA”
Located in the village. Esto-Sadok.
Since December 2007, in the vicinity of the village of Esto-zadok, the first stage of the new modern ski complex “Grand Hotel Polyana” opened. OJSC Gazprom built six cable cars on the Psekhako ridge. The technical equipment here is world class. At an altitude of 1436 meters above sea level, skiers are transported by a gondola lift. From the highest point - the Psekhako site - 5 more cable cars of various types diverge in different directions. Their total length is about 5 km. Three chairlifts and two rope tows will take skiers and snowboarders to slopes of different difficulty levels in a few minutes. For winter skiing you are offered 16 tracks. Among which there are slopes for beginners and ski professionals. In 2010, the second stage of the cable car was launched, which consists of 8 lifts.

PSLUKH NARZANS
This place is located 6 km from the ski lift of the ski complex, if you move along the forest road along the left bank of the Mzymta River up against the current. After crossing the river on the bridge, the road continues along the Pslukh River, a tributary of the Mzymta. 300 m from the confluence of the two rivers there is a source of mineral water. This is a real “people's resort”. Indeed, in July and August, up to a hundred people camp here to undergo free treatment in the lap of nature. The water in the springs is carbonated, transparent, and slightly reeks of hydrogen sulfide. In terms of its composition, it is carbonic-carbonate mineral water. Before taking baths, it is better to consult a doctor in advance.

MOUNT AIBGA
The mountain rises above Krasnaya Polyana just beyond the Mzymta River. The Aibgi mountain range consists of four peaks: the Black Pyramid peak and three unnamed peaks. The most convenient route from the village leads to the middle peak, which starts from the Greek Bridge, located near the hydroelectric power station reservoir (at the entrance to Krasnaya Polyana). It is best to start the ascent early in the morning so that you can return before sunset. The path to the top goes through a beech forest. Crossing the stream, it runs up steeply. Having passed through the fir forest, after 4 hours we find ourselves in a large clearing. The Goluboy stream flows a hundred meters away. Here you can drink spring water and relax. Further, the trail again leads through the forest and emerges into subalpine meadows. After passing through thickets of tall grass and climbing steeply, we reach the pre-summit ridge. The sheer ledge offers a breathtaking view of Krasnaya Polyana and the surrounding mountains. Another hour of travel along the ridge of the mountain - and you are at the top of the middle peak. There is a small platform here that offers a fabulous view in all directions. You are at an altitude of almost 2500 meters above sea level. The third and fourth peaks are more difficult to climb.

LAKE KARDYVACH
A fabulously beautiful alpine lake in the upper reaches of the Mzymta River is located at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level, 44 km from Krasnaya Polyana. The lake is located on the territory of the reserve, and you can only get here as part of a special tour, on foot or by helicopter from Krasnaya Polyana. Kardyvach is especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.
The lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains over 2000 meters high. In shape it is an ellipse 500 meters long and more than 300 meters wide. The depth of the lake is about 17 meters. Even in summer, the water in it does not warm up above 12*. The Mzymta River, more like a stream, originates from here. Flowing out of their lakes, the river soon falls into the 15-meter Emerald waterfall. There is no fish in the lake, since the waterfall is an insurmountable obstacle for it, and in winter the lake is covered with a layer of ice and snow. On the southern shore there is a Hospitable Meadow, covered in summer with an amazing carpet of flowers. Currants, blackberries, blueberries, bird cherry, and various mushrooms grow around the lake. In total, about 1,000 different plants grow in the area of ​​alpine meadows where the lake is located. Among the fauna, you can find chamois and mountain goats - aurochs. More experienced tourists can climb Lake Verkhniy Kardyvach at an altitude of 2470 meters.

KHMELEVSKIE LAKES
The lakes are named after the botanist Khmelevsky, who lived and worked here at the beginning of the twentieth century. You can only get here by SUV, which can be rented with a driver in the parking lot near the ski lift. Having reached the fork in the road near a gas station in Krasnaya Polyana, we turn left, towards the tourism center of the Krasnaya Polyana municipality. We drive another 1 km along the highway to a sharp turn and turn onto a dirt road. The forest road rises higher and higher into the mountain. The Melnichny stream flows to your left. After 12 km of steep ascent we approach Lake Khmelevskogo. Here, at an altitude of 1750 meters, you will be amazed by the beauty of virgin nature and intoxicating mountain air. The shape of the lake resembles a pear, its length is about 200 meters, width -100 meters. You can come here for the whole day to swim in the lake, sunbathe and have a picnic.

ACHISHKHO RIDGE
This journey will take a whole day. It is better to go with an instructor who knows the route. On the ridge you can go through Lake Khmelevskogo, or you can take another road - from the center of Krasnaya Polyana, along Zapovednaya Street. The forest road goes upstream of the Beshenka River. Past two dolmens, to the Achishkho shelter of the Krasnaya Polyana tourism and recreation center. After 10 km, the mountain road leads to the Round Glade, covered in summer with a carpet of flowers. From here, from a height of 1450 meters, a breathtaking panorama of the mountains and Krasnaya Polyana opens up far below. Further the path leads through the Beech forest to the crest of the Achishkho ridge. At an altitude of about 1900 meters there is a small platform from where the surrounding snowy peaks, the valley of the Mzymta River and the village of KRASNAYA Polyana are perfectly visible. Not far below is a small lake called Mirror at an altitude of about 1880 meters. The Achishkho ridge is the wettest place in Russia. The snow depth in winter sometimes reaches 7.5 meters. It happens that the weather on Achishkho changes 5-6 times a day. You can go back through the waterfalls at the sources of the Achipse River and Lake Khmelevskogo. If you're lucky, in the summer you can play snowballs at altitudes above 2000 meters.

ENGELMANOVA POLYANA
Located 30 km from Krasnaya Polyana upstream of the Mzymta, there are more than 120 springs along both banks. This famous Engelman Glade. Here water shoots out from underground in seething streams. In one place there is even a small lake, from the bottom of which bubbling streams of mineral water rise.

The cult stone, or also called the Circassian stone, is a place that dates back to the megalithic era, on which apparently ancient rituals were carried out. Currently, the recesses that were used as seats are still visible in the stones. This place is located in the village itself on the territory of a residential neighborhood.

Khosta

The Navalishinsky gorge is located along the Khosta River. It seems to squeeze the river with its layered rocks, which creates a feeling of some kind of unreality of what is happening. The rocks rise 140 meters high and the gorge is quite narrow, its length is about two kilometers. While vacationing in Khosta or in other resort villages of Sochi, visit the Navalishenskoye Gorge; with this little trip you will not forget your vacation on the Black Sea!

Khosta

In the yew-boxwood grove, in the very depths, near the Khosta River, above the cliff, a fortress was built in the Middle Ages. Judging by its location, the Khosta fortress was a defensive structure. It is located in a beautiful, picturesque place, surrounded on one side by rocky cliffs. When you come to Khosta on vacation, don’t forget to visit this beautiful attraction of the resort in the Krasnodar Territory! You will never forget your holiday on the Black Sea with this little trip!

Khosta

Most people, especially the generation born during the Soviet Union, have definitely heard this name - Matsesta. So what kind of place is this? Translated, matsesta means “fire water”, as it causes a feeling of warmth and redness of the skin. Matsesta is the legendary health resort of Sochi. With the hydropathic clinic in Khosta, you can be treated and relax in Sochi all year round! Have a pleasant and healthy holiday on the Black Sea.

Khosta

On the right bank of the Khosta River, a few kilometers from the city of Sochi, is the Yew-Boxwood Grove. On an area of ​​just over a thousand hectares, there are preserved boxwoods, yews entwined with vines, their trunks and roots overgrown with mosses, huge trees, whose age is more than 700-800 years old, create a thick mysterious shadow. An amazing, very educational and beautiful place that is undoubtedly worth visiting while relaxing on the Black Sea. The resorts of the Krasnodar region are rich in untouched nature! The Khosta Grove is proof of this! Enjoy your holiday on the Black Sea!

Khosta

A tower was built on Mount Akhun in 1936, very similar to a medieval castle. It is from here that a panoramic amazing view of the Eagle Mountains, the Caucasus Ranges, the Black Sea and the coast of Sochi opens up! This little trip will diversify your holiday on the Black Sea!

Adler

Achigvar lakes are several reservoirs whose shores are carefully landscaped. Cozy gazebos, sauna, restaurant, swimming pool. And this is not the entire list of services that you can use when you come on a fishing vacation to the Achigvar lakes.

Sochi

There is a USSR Museum on the territory of the Olympic Park in Sochi. It presents many exhibits, more than 5,000, at least 30 years old. For older generations, this is a trip to youth and childhood, where they encounter familiar household items of that time.

Sochi

The Nikola Tesla Museum is located in the Sochi Olympic Park. In the Tesla Show program, you can experience lightning strikes while in a special Faraday cage without harm to your health. A stuntman in thermal clothing and chain mail directly takes lightning strikes. The body of the chain mail is designed on the principle of a Faraday cage, taking on discharges of electric current and grounding it

Sochi

Stalin's dacha is one of the popular places among tourists. It is here that the architecture of the building has been completely preserved and among the museum exhibits a large number of authentic personal belongings of the leader are presented. By visiting the museum you will be able to examine and photograph the historical heritage and learn new facts about the legendary and mysterious personality of Stalin.

Krasnaya Polyana is a magnificent resort near the city of Sochi, combining fresh mountain air and a warm climate. Many people became interested in this place after the Sochi Olympics. Today Krasnaya Polyana is a unique resort with many attractions and exhibition complexes.

Don’t be surprised if you meet people with large backpacks here – the village has many hiking routes. In winter, here you can conquer mountain peaks, skiing and snowboarding, and in summer, visit museums and admire the picturesque Sochi nature.

We will describe interesting sights of Krasnaya Polyana below.

What to see in summer?

• Museum of the History of Krasnaya Polyana

Want to know more interesting facts about this village? Welcome to the Krasnaya Polyana History Museum, founded by Boris Tskhomaria, an honorary local historian of the city of Sochi. Today the institution has more than 15 thousand exhibition items, most of which are originals of antique things. Here you can see military weapons, household items, and all kinds of maps. In addition to exhibition halls, it has equipped classrooms for conducting school excursions. Anyone can visit this museum, and it’s completely free.

• Waterfall "Maiden's Tears"

An interesting water feature with the sonorous name “Maiden’s Tears” is one of the main attractions of the resort. It is known that people in the Caucasus love various legends and beliefs, so the waterfall also has its own history. A long time ago, in these places lived a family with a beautiful daughter, whose beauty delighted and enchanted everyone around. But an evil witch, jealous of the girl, bewitched her and ordered her to be thrown off the mountain if she did not forget her lover. The girl refused to do this, and the villain still has no peace, because the beauty’s tears have been flowing down the hill for more than a thousand years.

Have you long dreamed of finding your soulmate or want to meet your future lover? You should definitely go to the waterfall, because, according to legend, an unmarried girl who washes herself with clean water will soon find her chosen one.

A place called “Little Switzerland” is famous for its lake valley with the melodious name Jitaku. Staying in the clean mountain air will help you improve your health, and the beautiful landscapes and amazing views will fill you with energy and relieve stress. The best time to visit the valley is summer and the first half of autumn. It is then that you will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the Seven Lakes - the snow will melt from the mountain peaks, and the water will become clean and transparent. On the way to the valley, the Chugush trail and Mount Bzerpa offer amazing views of flowering fields and meadows.

The route is very convenient to follow - many stairs will help you with this. Along the way you will come across the Pshiassho pass, which will amaze you with the beauty of the views. You will conquer the Dzitaku mountain peak, which is more than two thousand meters high, walk through the canyons and look at the beautiful lakes. Vivid photographs and unforgettable emotions from the attraction are guaranteed!

• Cultural and historical center "My Russia"

This beautiful historical complex is located near the famous Rosa Khutor site in Sochi. You will be delighted by the surroundings of the center: beautiful views of nature, mountain peaks, canyons and water bodies.

The complex represents architectural structures reminiscent of different cities and regions of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novgorod, Krasnodar, the Urals, Sochi. Unique objects made by skilled craftsmen will amaze your imagination.

The My Russia Center is an excellent attraction that you can visit and see on your own at any time of the year. In summer, here you can admire mini-copies of buildings, take a walk, and learn a lot of interesting things about your country. Winter in “My Russia” turns into a truly Russian one - exciting fun awaits you, snowstorm riding, snowball fights and traditional tea with pancakes. There is also an icon-painting workshop open next to the facility, where you can come to listen to prayer services. Along the way, you can buy souvenirs from different regions, as well as taste dishes of national cuisines.

• Krasnaya Polyana dolmens

The famous dolmens are something worth visiting Krasnaya Polyana for. The group of objects resembles the Egyptian pyramids in shape. You can admire the local attractions in the village of Medvedevka, on the outskirts of Sochi, in the village of Chvizhepse, near the ski resort.

• Khmelevskie Lakes

Khmelevsky lakes are a large complex of water bodies. Here you can relax both soul and body, go skiing or snowboarding in winter, and admire the picturesque landscapes. In summer you can visit stunning bodies of water in these places. Next to them are observation platforms where you can spend time thinking and observing. But if you prefer a more active holiday, pack your backpack and go hiking. Along the way, you can visit unique waterfalls, a weather station, and look at the views. For extreme sports enthusiasts, there is jeeping here.

The Khmelevsky complex is distinguished by a wide variety of flora and fauna - while walking around the surrounding area you can meet squirrels, bats, roe deer and wild boars. If you are lucky, you will see bears, wolves or foxes, who also often walk not far from the natural complex.

• Aviary complex (zoo)

Luxurious nature and rich wildlife are the main features of the Caucasus. In the enclosure complex you will be able to see with your own eyes rare species of animals listed in the Red Book: roe deer, bison, deer, white-tailed eagles and others. The zoo is also used as a charity complex - wounded or sick animals are cared for here.

What to visit in Krasnaya Polyana in winter?

• Mount Aigba

The views from this peak are magnificent. Fresh air, a feeling of weightlessness - it seems as if you are about to touch the clouds. The mountain range is located near Sochi Park. Aigba is especially beautiful in winter, when she is covered with a snow-white blanket. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding.

• Olympic Village

The famous Olympic Village is located in the Rose Khutor complex, near the city of Sochi. This is a year-round resort; you can relax here both in winter and summer. During the cold season, you will receive an unusually warm welcome. At your disposal are more than 500 houses and cottages of unusual shape, reminiscent of Alpine “chalets”. You can see the famous place by booking a special excursion.

Are you a lover of an active lifestyle? Then this option is for you. At the world-class ski resort Rosa Khutor you can ski, snowboard, and bike. At your disposal are many tracks of varying difficulty levels, designed by highly qualified sports experts. You can also go to the top of the mountain by cable car. Beautiful winter landscapes will open before you. Affordable prices, new acquaintances and interesting sights - you must agree, this definitely deserves attention.

• Great Ice Palace

The unique shape of the ice palace makes it a unique and original object. It resembles an elongated drop. It was here that the opening and closing of the Sochi Olympics took place in 2014. Today, various events, concerts, and training of athletes are initiated in the palace. The facility accommodates more than 10 thousand people.

• Anton Tammsaare House

The house of the famous Estonian literary critic Anton Tammsaare, converted into a museum, amazes with its originality. Initially, the classic came here to improve his health. Now the museum houses unique exhibits in the form of ancient clothing, books and household items that remind of the peculiarities of life of the Estonian people. You can admire this splendor at 35 Estonskaya Street any day from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Iceberg Winter Sports Palace

Krasnaya Polyana Winter Sports Palace is a unique attraction. “Iceberg” is a universal object that can be transported from place to place in an emergency. The creators conceived creative outlines reminiscent of the trajectory of figure skaters. The palace stadium seats more than 10 thousand people. During the Olympics in Sochi, short track and figure skating competitions were held here.