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Monuments of history and culture of the Republic of Altai. Gorno-Altaisk: attractions. Cultural and historical sights of the Altai Territory Gorno-Altaisk - the capital of the Altai Republic

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

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

Grave of the Red Partisans

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

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

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

Obelisk of Mining production in Altai

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

Sanatorium and resort complexes of the Altai Territory

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

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

Winter Belokurikha, both for local residents and guests, is a prestigious ski resort. Snowboarders and skiers come here. Celebrate Christmas and New Year in these places for many it has become a glorious tradition.

Sanatorium "Altai-West" - The best health resort of Altai and Russia

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

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

Nutrition

Included in the ticket price.

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

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

We accept orders for banquets, receptions, coffee breaks, room delivery.

Lobby bar and coffee shop open

Services

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

Hairdressing salon, minimarket, periodical press kiosk; branch of Sberbank; servicing with Sbercard, Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard Electronic, MasterCard Maestro cards; at the reception it is possible to pay for services at the terminal.

Free internet access.

On-call doctor/hospital.

Leisure

Discos, musical entertainment programs, musical evenings by the fire, festive concert programs, shows, performances by artists, film screenings.

Excursions to the temple of St. Panteleimon the Healer, in the vicinity of the resort (Mountain Tserkovka, Old Mill, Mount Four Brothers, Mount Round, Centuries-old Pine, Mount Blagodat).

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

Infrastructure

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

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

For recreation: indoor pool, heated summer pool, solarium.

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

Game room

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

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

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In 2010, a monument to Peter I was opened in Biysk. It is he who is considered the founder of the city, since more than three centuries ago he issued a decree on the construction of the first outpost on this site. In the heart of the so-called merchant Biysk, namely in the park of Garkavy, the bronze rider fits perfectly.
With a proposal to create a monument to the founder of the city, the authorities turned to several craftsmen from all over the country. As a result, the author of another Biysk monument - St. Macarius, the Rostov master - Sergey Isakov, took up the matter. According to the artist's design, the emperor sits on a horse, which is mounted on a three-meter pedestal.

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

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

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

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

1. Pine belt burs

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

2. Resort town Belokurikha

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

3. Mount Tserkovka

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

4. Lake Big Yarovoye

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

5. Denisova cave

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

6. V. M. Shukshin Museum-Reserve

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

7. Lake Aya

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

8. Turquoise Katun

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

9. Tavdinsky caves

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

10. Cascade of waterfalls on the Shinok River

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

11. Siberian coin

The only entertainment complex in Siberia with an area of more than 2000 hectares, on the territory of which the gambling business is allowed by law. It includes a network of exclusive casinos, five-star hotels and villas, shopping and sports centers, a water park, a cinema and concert complex, a snowboard park, a heliport and much more. There is a gambling zone near the Turquoise Katun resort.

12. Mountain Pharmacy Museum in Barnaul

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

13. Mount Devil's Finger

A mountain 250 meters high, covered with ancient legends, is located near Lake Aya. If you look closely, the rocky ledge on its top really resembles a lone finger sticking out of the ground. From this place, the valley of the Katun River and the picturesque Lake Aya appear in all its glory. There is a belief that the mountain heals women's diseases and gives strength to men. Studies have confirmed the presence of a geomagnetic node under the cliff, radiating a powerful flow of energy.

14. Tigirek Reserve

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

15. Rock Four Brothers

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

16. City Museum in Barnaul

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

17. Kolyvan lake

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

18. Royal barrow

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

19. Intercession Cathedral in Barnaul

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

20. Arboretum "Kholmogorye"

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

21. White lake (Kurinsky district)

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

22. Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

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

23. Altai Memorial Museum of G. S. Titov

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

24. Museum of the Chuysky tract in Biysk

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

26. Museum "World of Stone" in Barnaul

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

27. Mount Sinyukha

The slopes of Sinyukha, the highest point of the Kolyvansky ridge, are densely covered with fir forests, slightly shimmering blue. Hence the name of the mountain. To conquer it, no special training is needed; you can safely climb to the top along a gentle path. From a height, a wonderful view of the White and Mokhovoe lakes, granite placers, pine forest opens up. On the mountain there are several natural granite bowls containing pure and tasty water, which is considered holy.

28. Mount Babyrgan

The height of the northernmost point of the Seminsky Range is more than 1000 meters; since the end of the last century, it has been declared a natural monument. Translated from Altai, the name of the mountain means "flying squirrel". It is believed that the age of the mountain is about 300 million years. Climbing it is not difficult, at the top there is a plateau with rocky remnants of the most bizarre forms. From here, a magnificent panorama of the plains on one side and the mountains on the other opens up.

29. Kolyvan stone-cutting plant

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

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

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

Attractions in Altai

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

Tigireksky Reserve - spread over 41,500 hectares in the southwestern part of the Altai Territory. It has state status. The reserve consists of three sections: Tigireksky, Beloretsky and Khankharinskiy.

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

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

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Altai People's University, the accounting and requisitioning commission under the city's revolutionary committee and the Zemstvo administration of Biysk collected unique collections of exhibits.

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

Information about the Rock has been preserved in the local archive, which indicates that the Four Brothers were already known in the 19th century. The rock is located very close to the city - at a distance of about four kilometers, at the point of division of the Belokurikha River and the Medvezhiy Stream.

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

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

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

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

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

The Charysh caves are located on the territory of the Tigireksky Reserve, not far from the village of Tigirek in the Krasnoshchekovsky District of the Altai Mountains. Fame for them was brought by the fossilized remains of ancient animals found here, as well as traces of the vital activity of primitive animals.

Sights of Altai

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Mount Piket and the monument to Shukshin

Assumption Cathedral in Biysk

Monument to Roerich

Monument to Peter I in Biysk

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Altai is a subject of the Russian Federation, a republic within it. The Republic of Altai is part of the Russian Federation, but at the same time borders on Kazakhstan and Mongolia. She doesn't count tourist place or a popular point to visit in Russia like seaside resorts, For example. But this great place, consisting of the most magnificent mountain ranges and flowering fields. If you see the wildlife of Altai, you will never forget it and will simply be in love. The number of mountain ranges is impressive, on its territory there is Belukha - the most high mountain Siberia (4509 meters).

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

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

Historical and cultural monuments of Altai

stone women

One of the most memorable finds is the images of warriors created by the Altai peoples. The strangest thing is that in the end they acquired such a name. And having heard it, it is misleading, because it is about the image of warriors and men. More than 200 such boulders were found in the Altai region, and some were transported to the central cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. They date back to the 8th-9th century AD. No image is similar to another, so to speak, they are all made in a different style, although they are one and the same. This is a large stone, sometimes made under the silhouette of a man with the image of a man or his face. Usually each of them has a direct look with wide eyes. Everyone has some kind of distinctive sign showing his status.

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

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

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

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

Denisova cave

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

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

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

Ukok princess

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

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A simple and convenient catalog of the most interesting Altai Krai attractions that you can visit in this resort.

The Altai Krai guide includes bars, restaurants, entertainment centers and other interesting places in the resort. Attraction profiles contain tourist reviews, photos, and more. useful information to interesting places "Altai Territory".

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Monuments (71)

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

A vase on a column at the entrance to the village of Kolyvan was erected in honor of the Altai stone-cutters.

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

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

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

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

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

Officially: Altai mountains- this is the most complex system of the highest ranges in Siberia, which are separated by deep valleys of mountain rivers and vast basins located inside the mountains.

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

The creation and development of bright, interesting events in the business, cultural, sports life of the Altai Territory has become the basis for the development of event tourism in the region. More than a dozen festivals, forums, holidays are held annually in the region, which can attract thousands of tourists from various regions of Russia and from abroad. These are the VISIT ALTAI International Tourism Forum, the Maral Blossoming holiday, the Altayfest drink festival, the Day of Russia on the Turquoise Katun, the Shukshin Days in Altai festival, the Asia-Pacific International Youth Forum, the SCO forum, the Siberian International Forum on Health and medical tourism, the holiday "Altai Wintering" and many others.

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

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

Sights of the Altai Territory: a description of what you must see

The Altai Territory is rich in natural beauty. Every year, crowds of tourists flock to these parts. Mountains, air, clean rivers and lakes are real wealth. Many people come here to improve their health surrounded by picturesque nature. Phytotherapy, bathing in fresh and salty springs, routes through the taiga forests and highlands - these are just some of the recreational activities that this region can offer its guests.

Mysterious Altai

Sights of the Altai Territory can be divided into several categories. The first and main are natural monuments, the second can be attributed to cultural institutions, the third will be architectural monuments. The main of all categories will be presented in this article.

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

Ikonnikov Island

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

Blue Lakes

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

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

Temple on Patmos

Near the village of Chemal, on the island of Patmos, there is a small church. The temple is a copy of the ancient monastery of John the Theologian. This is the first Orthodox church in Chemal with an unusual history. The island itself is also of interest. Patmos means " Holy place". There are legends and tales about him. According to the most famous legend, John saw two temples floating above the water surface: one - above mediterranean sea and the other at the opposite end of the earth. Interestingly, both islands are called Patmos.

Miracles are constantly happening in this amazing place. One of them is the self-renewal of the ancient icon of the Mother of God. She was brought to the temple in a terrible state, her face was almost invisible. The monks wanted to restore it, but for now they placed the icon in the skete. And she began to recover herself. The face acquired clear features, colors began to appear. It seemed that someone was redrawing the icon. In the temple there is another amazing shrine - the icon of the Lord Almighty. Temple attendants regularly notice drops of moisture on the image. Priests say that this icon is also able to hear. People turn to the image with their requests.

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

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

On a visit to our smaller brothers

Barnaul Zoo is the real attraction of the city. Here you can see not only rare animals, but also take part in all kinds of events that the administration holds for children and adults. The very territory of the Barnaul Zoo is decorated in a very original way. Paths paved with tiles, comfortable benches, flower beds, figurines of fairy-tale characters - all this creates an atmosphere of comfort and safety.

The zoo administration pays much attention to educational activities. Biology and zoology lessons are held on the territory. You can also visit educational excursions and participate in a quiz with prizes.

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

House under a spire in Barnaul

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

The spire draws attention to this building. Together with it, the height of the building is 46 m. In Barnaul, this building has long been considered the highest. On the tower with a spire there was a clock that showed the most accurate time. Today, the mechanism requires repair, which requires serious investments. Another distinguishing feature of the building is the weather vane, which also does not work today. Replacing it costs about a million rubles. The city administration does not leave attempts to raise funds, but so far this has not brought results. The facade of the house is regularly restored, the courtyard area is carefully cleaned. This attraction is depicted on all prospectuses and postcards of Barnaul.

Cultural program

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

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

All sights of Altai (109)

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