Tatyana Solomatina
Hello dear readers! With pleasure I continue the theme of rest and treatment in the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody ah (KMV).
This information will be of interest to everyone who is going to rest and treatment in CMS for the first time. I will tell you how you can get here, I will advise you at what time of the year it is more comfortable to relax, and when it is better to come for treatment, I will write according to what criteria you need to choose a resort and housing, I will give some practical advice on all these issues.
I have collected everything about CMS in one place. Here is the information that I myself once searched for on the net, perhaps it will help to draw up an approximate picture of rest and treatment in this place. Interested? Then let's study the material in order.
KMV is located in the Stavropol Territory, so getting here for rest and treatment is not difficult at all. There is an airport and railway stations here. For those who live nearby or simply prefer to travel by personal transport, there are no problems either, the roads are good, and there is almost always a parking lot at every resort or hotel.
By plane
KMV International Airport is located in the city of Mineralnye Vody (http://mvairport.ru/ ), it is small, but quite comfortable and accepts many flights from different regions of the country (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Cherepovets, Kursk, Nizhnevartovsk, etc.). d.).
The distance from the airport to the KMV resorts: Kislovodsk - 55 km., Essentuki - 40 km., Pyatigorsk - 25 km., Zheleznovodsk - 20 km.
You can take a taxi from the airport, you can order a transfer from a sanatorium or hotel, in some places this service is provided free of charge.
Unfortunately, getting to the place by public transport is not very convenient, there is no direct connection with the cities from the airport. But before railway station walks fixed-route taxi No. 11, travel time 20-25 minutes, interval 20 minutes (passing the bus station). Further, to any resort can be reached by train. Electric trains, at the time of writing, follow with an average interval of 1 hour.
Also, from the railway station there is a bus No. 223 to Pyatigorsk and No. 107 to Zheleznovodsk (stop at the station square). There are also buses to Essentuki and Kislovodsk, they only depart from the bus station.
By train
The resort can be reached by train. Moreover, there are railway stations in almost all cities of the region. Mineral water - http://mineralnyievodyi.dzvr.ru/ http://pjatigorsk.dzvr.ru/ http://essentuki.dzvr.ru/ http://kislovodsk.dzvr.ru/ . As a rule, on station square Plenty of public transport to get you where you need to go easily.
If public transport does not suit you, then you can take a taxi or order a transfer in advance, I wrote about this a little higher. The difference is only in cost, the price in the city is of course cheaper than what you pay when traveling from the airport.
The only resort, of the above, where trains do not go long distance, this is Zheleznovodsk. Guests who travel to this city for rest and treatment buy train tickets to Mineralnye Vody, this is the most convenient option if you choose such a movement. Next by bus or taxi.
By car
If you are going to travel by car, then it is difficult for me to get you directions, because everyone has a different starting point. I can only say that the roads in KMV are excellent, with the exception of mountain trails and some streets in the resorts themselves, signs hang on every corner, locals good-natured and happy to tell you the direction if you suddenly get lost. Although with the current technology (navigator) and decent roads, it is quite difficult to get lost.
- If you are from Moscow and are not afraid to fly, then it is easier, and most importantly, cheaper to travel by plane. No matter how much I tried to compare the prices for travel in a compartment and a flight, the second option cost less or came out in the same amount as moving in a reserved seat, even taking into account the transfer. Therefore, the statement: “The train is more economical!” - delusion.
- For those who plan to get to the place from the airport by taxi, it is better to take care of the car from home. It is not difficult to find several carriers on the Internet, their websites have all the information on the cost. The fact is that at the airport you will pay 30% more, and it is unrealistic to catch a sane (for the price) driver there (your own mafia). You won’t be able to get on the highway either, it’s far enough from the terminal.
- If you already know where to stay, ask about the transfer. Sometimes it's free. If not, then compare with the cost of a taxi. Most often, a pre-booked taxi is cheaper.
- You can save money by ordering a taxi in both directions at once. Usually, all carriers offer this service and the trip is 10% cheaper. However, this option is only suitable for those who know the exact date of departure.
- If you decide to get public transport, then look at the train schedule for your dates at home (winter is different from summer). I usually look at this site - https://rasp.yandex.ru/, there is always reliable information here. Buses are a bit more complicated, read the forums and recent reviews.
When and for how long to go?
The answer to this question largely depends on the purpose of the trip. As a rule, all guests of the resort are divided into two main groups. Some come here to relax, go around all the interesting places, and at the same time get a little healthier. Others come first of all to undergo treatment, and at the same time to explore the surroundings, if there is time left and there is a desire.
You may ask me: "What's the difference?". The answer is huge. Of course, you can come at any time of the year, for any period, and for any purpose, however, in order for your trip to be as comfortable as possible and your goal to be achieved, I advise you to listen to my recommendations. Let's look at both options separately.
For treatment
It is better to come to the resort for treatment from November to April, and it is advisable not to fall on holidays.
The thing is that in the summer months, a priori, a lot of people, sanatoriums and hotels are packed to capacity.
Accordingly, for the procedures of the queue, the staff is stressed out due to the influx of people, often there are minor hitches that spoil the mood. Some narrow specialists go on vacation - they are also people and do not want to relax in the winter. There are many families with children, there is no silence, which many people rely on when they come for treatment.
This list can still be continued, but I think you yourself understand that being treated in the “off season” is much easier and more fruitful.
Another important plus is the cost. IN winter time the price of vouchers is much lower, plus promotions are regularly held to attract guests. The money saved will always be useful for purchasing the medical services that you need, and are not included in the cost of a tour or course.
I think that we have dealt with the first question, now I want to talk a little about how many days you need to come for treatment.
Remember, back in the USSR, a resort voucher was almost always for 21 days. Previously, I did not understand why there were so many, if the voucher for this period included procedures, only 10 pieces each. It seemed that already two weeks - for the eyes.
However, not all so simple. The fact is that for a complete treatment, they are usually prescribed as water procedures(baths, swimming pool, etc.), and mud or physiotherapy. And it is impossible to combine, so they are done every other day, one day water, the other electro or mud therapy.
Accordingly, it takes 20 days if you want to take 10 pieces of each. This is not counting the missed first day, on which you need to visit a doctor in order to get appointments and schedule them by time and day.
And do not forget that on Sunday, treatment is not carried out, or is carried out partially.
Of course, it is not necessary to do 10 procedures, you can take less, then the number of days needed will be reduced. However, here we are considering people who travel for the purpose of treatment, so for a good effect, you need to come for at least 21 days, and preferably in winter, when there are few people.
To rest
For those people who come to the region on vacation, it is much easier. Two weeks is quite enough to have a good rest and visit all interesting places. Even this period can be reduced, but then you have to sacrifice days for a relaxing holiday, or see not all.
As for the time of year, the period from May to October is more suitable for a holiday in the CMS. The weather is almost always comfortable, warm, rains are usually rare and short-lived, there is almost no wind, and nature reveals all its beauty.
Which resort to choose?
Each city of the CMS is beautiful and significant in its own way. However, if your goal is rest, then I recommend choosing Kislovodsk. In my opinion, it is most conveniently located relative to all interesting places. Moreover, it seems to me that there are more entertainment and a better developed tourist infrastructure, one Spa Park costs more than all other objects.
However, this is my personal opinion, and you have the right to disagree with me.
Attention! Those who travel to this region for treatment should choose a resort based on the disease that brought them here.
- diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, digestive organs, metabolic disorders, andrological diseases. Additional information can be seen around the resort.
Concomitant treatment: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, ENT organs, gynecological diseases.
- diseases of the organs of movement, peripheral nervous system, peripheral vessels of the lower extremities, digestion, skin diseases, gynecological and andrological diseases, metabolic disorders. Read about the resort.
- diseases of the digestive system and metabolic disorders.
Related profiles: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, consequences of injuries, gynecological and andrological diseases. I wrote about the Essentuki resort.
- diseases of the circulatory system, chronic respiratory diseases of a non-tuberculous nature, bronchial asthma without frequent and severe attacks, glaucoma.
Related profiles: neurological diseases, diseases of the digestive system and the musculoskeletal system, gynecological. Read more about the Kislovodsk resort in the article.
An important role in the specialization of a particular place is played by mineral springs, which are rich in resorts. Therefore, when choosing a place of treatment, always pay attention to the water that is suitable for the treatment of your specific disease.
For example, although urology is treated in almost every resort in the region, it is better for people with a disease of the genitourinary system to go to Zheleznovodsk. Because only there is a source of Smirnovskaya water, which is most suitable for the treatment of urological diseases.
The name of the Essentuki resort speaks for itself. The well-known water perfectly treats diseases of the digestive tract. "Narzan", which is in Kislovodsk, is also recommended for the treatment of certain diseases.
I will not list all the diseases (I am not a doctor), I think that the meaning of the above is clear. Which source is best for you, only a doctor can determine, so my conclusions are for informational purposes only.
Where to stay?
Where to stay also depends on many factors: financial situation, physical condition, purpose of the trip, etc. Let's try to consider some of the possible options.
Basic moments
It is easier and cheaper for those guests who come to rest by car, and consider treatment as an addition to the rest. In this case, having a car allows you to rent housing a little further from the main resort places which saves a lot on the budget.
For those who do not have a means of transportation, it is better to choose housing within walking distance to the sources, so as not to waste money and time on moving around the city. But as you know, such a lease will be more expensive.
Attention! Particularly relevant is the question of the distance of housing to healing springs people who come to the resort for treatment. They simply need walking distance and this is a paramount issue when looking for housing, regardless of whether you stay in the private sector or choose treatment in a sanatorium.
Sanatoriums
Most convenient way relax and get treated - buy a ticket to the sanatorium. The advantages here are obvious. All in one place, food is included in the price, no evening entertainment, treatment is scheduled by the hour, there is always medical staff, you don’t have to go anywhere, etc.
The cons are not so serious: adherence to the regimen (smoking, drinking alcohol, meals by the hour and what they give), the choice of procedures depends on the doctor (though you can change it). In my opinion, the only worthy minus is the cost. But, dear readers, you always have to pay for comfort and convenience.
I can only give you a few tips:
- If you purposefully go to a sanatorium, then when choosing, focus primarily on the distance from the pump room, or the presence of one in the sanatorium itself, which also occurs, though very rarely.
- It is not always reasonable to pay for specialized treatment programs. If necessary, pay on the spot. I had a case when certain expensive procedures could not be done due to a concomitant disease. True, I was lucky, they were replaced with cosmetic procedures and the money was not lost. However, not everywhere they meet, this is the exception rather than the rule.
- Do not neglect the heading "our doctors" on the website of the chosen sanatorium. From the description and schedule, you can usually understand how staffed with specialists, whether this or that doctor is permanent, or visiting. I don't think you need to explain what it's for.
- Buy a ticket directly on the website of the sanatorium, if you have problems with check-in, issues are resolved faster than through intermediaries.
- Be sure to read the latest reviews before choosing. There is usually a lot of information on the net, but it may be outdated.
In more detail about rest and treatment in sanatoriums, about who this type of holiday is not suitable for, I wrote in another article. Separately, I will make reviews of sanatoriums in which I managed to be treated. One review about the Kislovodsk sanatorium, read. Subscribe to my newsletter, you will be the first to receive new publications!
Hotels and the private sector
In any city you can stay in a hotel, it is not difficult to rent an apartment or a house. I have never gone on vacation and treatment in CMS in this way, however, there are enough services where such options are presented, they are not difficult to find on the net.
This is a good choice for those who want to save money, especially if the train is large and you are traveling for a long time.
The main recommendations here are simple - try to choose accommodation closer to the pump rooms and read the reviews. However, you must understand that private housing is always a lottery and a lot depends on the decency of the owners.
Do not forget that if your goal is treatment, then you need to decide in advance in which medical institution you are going to purchase a course and choose accommodation nearby. Because there are usually a lot of procedures, walking long distances every day is certainly useful, but quite difficult. It is necessary to calculate well your physical capabilities, otherwise the treatment will not work for the future.
For now, that's all I had planned to tell you today. General Information you can read about the CMS region.
Now I say goodbye for a while.
Tatyana Solomatina
Located in the south of the European part of the USSR, almost at the same distance from the Black and Caspian Seas, the Kavminvod region is conveniently located relative to the populated areas of the country and has good transport links with them. Administratively, it is part of the Stavropol Territory of the RSFSR, occupying almost entirely the Pidgorny District, part of the Mineralovodsky District, small sections of the Georgievsky and Malokarachaevsky (Karachay-Cherkess Autonomous Region) regions.
Population. Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is one of the densely populated areas North Caucasus(the average population density exceeds 150 people per 1 sq. km).
More than 400 thousand people live in cities and urban-type settlements - mostly Russians, Ukrainians, Armenians, Karachais, Circassians, Abazins, Ossetians, Kabardians and representatives of other peoples and nationalities of our country. The specialization of resorts also determines the specifics of employment.
The resort and tourist industry includes about 100 sanatoriums, boarding houses, camp sites, therefore, every fourth of those working in the cities of the Caucasus Mineral Waters is employed at the enterprises of the industry. In general, more than half of the working population of the district is associated with servicing vacationers.
Mass at the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters became the profession of a doctor. In pre-revolutionary times, a few doctors lived here, most of them arrived here for the holiday season. Now thousands of doctors and nurses are constantly busy at the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Industry and agricultural production. The traditional industrial production in the area of balneological resorts is the bottling of mineral waters. The first bottling of mineral water was carried out here in 1847 by order of Count Vorontsov - 300 bottles of Essentuki (No. 4) were poured. In 1873, bottling in Essentuki was resumed at a specially built water bottling plant. In 1896, a plant for the production of liquid carbon dioxide was built in Kislovodsk and narzan was bottled. In addition, they produced bottling of mineral waters from Slavyanovsky and Smirnovsky springs in Zheleznovodsk. In 1913, all enterprises of the Kavminvod produced 9.6 million bottles of mineral water. The production of narzan grew especially fast, which received the highest award at the international exhibition in Reims (France). Most of the products of mineral water bottling enterprises were exported to other regions of Russia and exported to countries Western Europe, Turkey and Iran.
Now three local factories and a workshop annually produce more than 200 million bottles of mineral water. The healing waters of Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk are known throughout the world. In the future, with the construction of a new plant for bottling mineral water, the output of this product will almost double. The products of the Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk souvenir factories, the factory, who rested in Kavminvodaz, are taken to all corners of the country and abroad; "Souvenir" in Mineralnye Vody Souvenirs are also made by factories of art products, workshops at industrial plants. The range of products of these enterprises is wide - these are traditional glasses for drinking mineral water, and products made of cupronickel, horn, porcelain, crystal, carved caskets. Since 1896, the largest glass factory in the North Caucasus for the production of bottles for bottling mineral water has been operating in the village of Andzhievsky (near Mineralnye Vody).
Food, clothing, knitwear, shoes, furniture, building materials, agricultural machinery - these are far from complete list products manufactured by industrial enterprises Kavminvod.
Agriculture in this area is mainly focused on meeting the needs of vacationers. In its structure, the share of vegetable growing, dairy and meat animal husbandry is high. Resorts are major consumers of dietary meat. Powerful poultry farms operate in the suburbs, including Beshtaugorets, Koltsegorskaya, and Pyatigorskaya. They also provide a third of the eggs produced in the Stavropol Territory.
The district produces one sixth of the region's vegetables, one third of them - in greenhouses. Almost all winter and early spring, fresh vegetables are delivered to the table of vacationers from the greenhouses "Teplichny", "Kislovodsky" and others. The largest enterprise of protected ground is the plant "Flowers of Stavropol", which supplies tens of thousands of flowers to the trade network of resorts and beyond. Tens of thousands of tons of milk, meat, vegetables, and fruits are annually produced in the farms of the Pidmont region to provide vacationers at the resorts.
Transport. An electrified Moscow-Baku highway with branches to Kislovodsk and Zheleznovodsk, an asphalt highway Rostov-Baku pass through the territory of the district. Mineralnye Vody Airport is connected by direct flights to all major centers Soviet Union. It took 13 days to get from Moscow to the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters in the last century. Nowadays, an airliner delivers passengers here from the capital in two hours. From the airport to the resort towns less than an hour by bus or taxi.
For a trip from the airport to the resort towns, you can use the services railway. By city bus you need to get to the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, from where suburban trains go to Kislovodsk 70 minutes, to Essentuki 45 minutes and to Pyatigorsk half an hour. Those who go on vacation to Zheleznovodsk need to change trains at the Beshtau station.
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is a famous Russian brand that many generations have trusted with their health. Our fathers and mothers walked around the resort parks of the KMV, for sure there is an old and funny photo from Pyatigorsk in the grandmother’s album. The local resorts have preserved an amazing combination of the beauties of nature and exquisite architecture, the very subtle essence of the Caucasus, which fascinated Lermontov, without getting tired of developing and adapting to the requirements of the time. It has everything - from a conveniently located airport to cozy hotels and modern cinemas. And the hospitals of the resort conglomerate not only have not gone out of fashion, but continue to be wildly popular (look at the prices!) And improve in terms of relieving guests from all over Russia from hundreds of sores. Welcome to KavMinVody!
Resorts KavMinVod
CMS resort cities are close in a neighborly way, but different in essence. The first guests are met by Zheleznovodsk. Sometimes it seems that there are more tourists in this small town than locals. Stretched along the only main street, it is clearly divided into resort and residential parts. In the resort, from the side of the Beshtau station, eminent health resorts, the Kurortny Park and sights are located. Residential is no different from ordinary Russian panel-brick cities. It is worth going here to the market and to supermarkets, the prices in them are lower than in shops near sanatoriums.
More than 100 health resorts of KMV have at their disposal mineral springs and large reserves of healing mud extracted from the Tambukansky and Lysogorsky lakes.
Important miraculous sights are the immature volcano Zheleznaya Gora, the Grotto of the Permafrost of Mount Razvalka, Ring Mountain near Kislovodsk, Hot Mountain and Mashuk.
Weather
The diversity of the relief creates noticeable differences in the climate of the resorts of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody. In Pyatigorsk, summers are warm, winters are moderately mild (a third of winter days are with rains, thaws, fogs) and 98 clear days a year. Kislovodsk is famous as a winter climatic resort, the winter there is clear and dry, and the number of sunny days a year is 150. The resort is also distinguished by the constancy of atmospheric pressure, which favorably affects the healing process. The climate of Zheleznovodsk corresponds to the mountain-forest and moderately dry climate of the middle mountains of the Alps. There are 117 clear days a year here. Essentuki are distinguished by contrast - summers are hot and dry, winters are frosty and rainy, the number of clear days in a year is 112.
As one of the most worthy and great Russian writers and poets would say: "Whoever did not breathe the mountainous Caucasian air - he did not live ..".
In this article we will talk about the Caucasian Mineral Waters. What is good about this Caucasian resort and what is unique about Min. waters.
The Caucasus is not just mountains, chic nature, springs, springs, eagles over gorges, vipers on mountain roads between placers of rhododendrons, the Caucasus is a special spirit, a special culture, this cannot be found anywhere else, harsh, wild, proud, very beautiful, virgin region in places.
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is a group of resorts of federal significance in the Stavropol Territory, a specially protected ecological resort region Russian Federation.
South of the European part of Russia. The resort includes the cities and territories:
“The region-agglomeration Caucasian Mineralnye Vody, having an area of more than 500 thousand hectares (5.3 thousand sq. km), is located on the territory of three constituent entities of the Russian Federation within the boundaries of the district of the mountain and sanitary protection:
in the Stavropol Territory - the cities and resort towns of Georgievsk, Mineralnye Vody (including the resort of Kumagorsk and the resort area of Naguta), Pyatigorsk, Zheleznovodsk, Lermontov, Essentuki, Kislovodsk, as well as the districts of Georgievsky, Mineralovodsky and Predgorny, - 58% of the total area of the region;
in Kabardino-Balkaria - Zolsky district, - 9% ( healing mud Tambukan lakes, Narzanov Valley and others);
in Karachay-Cherkessia - Malokarachaevsky and Prikubansky districts, - 33% of the territory (zone of formation of mineral springs).
The location of the resort is, to put it mildly, chic:
"The region of the Caucasian Mineral Waters occupies southern part Stavropol Territory and is located on northern slopes The main Caucasian ridge, just a couple of tens of kilometers from Elbrus. Here the earth seems different, the sky seems different.
From afar, motionless white clouds are visible, which, when approached, turn out to be the snowy peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. The southern borders of the region are the foothills of Elbrus, the valley of the Khasaut and Malka rivers; in the west - the upper reaches of the Eshkakon and Podkumka rivers; northern border The district is served by the city of Mineralnye Vody, behind which the steppe expanses of Ciscaucasia begin.
Very close to the Stavropol Territory famous resorts Krasnodar Territory, Sochi:
“In the west and southwest, the Stavropol Territory borders on Krasnodar Territory, in the northwest with Rostov region, in the north and northeast with Kalmykia, in the east with Dagestan, in the southeast with the Chechen Republic, in the south with North Ossetia-Alania, the Karachay-Cherkess and Kabardino-Balkarian Republics.
About the resorts of Caucasian Mineralnye Vody in the video:
There are many sources of mineral waters in the Caucasian Mineral Waters, because it is not easy for the region to be named that way. The name of the main city - Essentuki - appears on the bottles of medicinal water, which has been known to everyone for a couple of decades.
And the water really has healing properties, unlike the products that are packed with store shelves.
In addition, there are many springs, waterfalls, salt and mud springs in the region.
The resort has existed since the beginning of the 18th century, more precisely, the first mention of it dates back to this time. All forces were directed to the arrangement of the region, so in the 20th century the resort became the largest in Russia, and the most healing.
Most famous cities and resorts of Caucasian Mineralnye Vody:
Kumagorsk
Nagutsk
Zheleznovodsk
Pyatigorsk
Essentuki
Kislovodsk
Kislovodsk the highest mountain resort, it is located at an altitude of 817-1063 m above sea level, the lowest mountain point Kislovodsk - 750 m above sea level, and the highest - 1409 m (on the Big saddle in the Kislovodsk park).
“Kislovodsk is located in the south of the Stavropol Territory, practically on the border with Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria, 65 km from Mount Elbrus.
The city is located in a small and cozy picturesque valley, surrounded by the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range and formed by the gorges of two merging rivers - Olkhovka and Berezovka, flowing into the Podkumok River. The length of the valley from southeast to northwest is about 7 km.
The weather here is almost always good:“The climate of the KavMinVod region has long been highly appreciated by balneologists and has been successfully used as healing factor. The main advantages of the local climate are associated with a large number of sunny days - in Kislovodsk there are only 37-40 days a year without sun.
It is relatively dry here, moist air masses from the Black Sea do not reach here - they are delayed by the Main Caucasian Range.
« In terms of the number of sunny days, Kislovodsk is not inferior to the best resorts peace. On average, per year, the number of clear days in Kislovodsk is about 150, while in Pyatigorsk - 98, in Zheleznovodsk - 112, and in Essentuki - 117. cloudy days also small - an average of 61 days per year.
The air in Kislovodsk is always clean, mostly dry and invigorating. Kislovodsk stands out among other resorts of KavMinVod with its mostly quiet weather without strong winds and low humidity in winter, which fluctuates from 56 to 70% during the day, which has a beneficial effect on the well-being of holidaymakers.
In January, it was 18 degrees Celsius, minus temperatures reached 20 degrees, but much more often the temperature at this time of the year is around zero or “light minus”. The hottest months are July, August, the temperature, depending on the location near or in the distance of mountains, snowy gorges, from 4-5 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees of heat.
All the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters are primarily medicinal, but Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk are special. After Sochi, Kislovodsk is the second city in terms of the number of health resorts and sanatoriums.
A third of all medical and preventive institutions in the region are located here. In Kislovodsk there is a source of the famous sour mineral water - Narzan.
Built on the site of a former fortress, the city is now replete with green spaces and orchards, in terms of numbers it is a very small town: 130 thousand people.
Most health resorts in Kislovodsk have a medical profile for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, nervous diseases and respiratory organs.
In addition to health resorts, mineral springs and other beauties of the city, one of the most striking sights is the Kurortny Park, its area is 948 hectares, which is comparable to the huge city parks in Europe and the world.
“The park is located on both sides of the Olkhovka River and contains over 250 species of trees and shrubs, including cedar, fir, birch, pine, spruce, black walnut, Chinese paulownia, cork tree, etc. In the highland part of the park, more than 800 species of herbaceous plants.
There are ornamental plant nurseries and greenhouses in the park. More than 80 varieties of profusely blooming roses have been planted at the "Platform of Roses" and in the "Valley of Roses". Squirrels have acclimatized in the park, trustingly taking food from the hands of people, different kinds birds.
The monument of nature is the Red Stones, which emerge in several places in the park and are sandstones with a red-brown color and various forms of weathering.
The park has a route for therapeutic walking - health path. And in Kislovodsk itself, there are several dozen large and popular sanatoriums.
Despite the fact that resorts and cities are located close to each other, the atmosphere in them is quite different. So, in Zheleznovodsk there is a different air, a slightly different climate - compared to other resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Zheleznovodsk - the most dynamically developing resort of Kavminvod. In 2003, it was awarded the title of "The Best City of Russia" among small towns.
The climate here is mountain-forest, similar to the climate of the Middle Alps. Long-term meteorological observations made it possible to attribute it to the mountain-forest mid-mountain alpine, moderately dry.
The air is saturated with oxygen and phytoncides of the forest. Moderately hot summers with cool nights, a large number of sunny days with weak refreshing winds, winters are not cold.
The population of Zheleznovodsk is only about 25 thousand people, but despite the small number of inhabitants, the city is truly a pearl not only among the resorts of the Stavropol Territory, but throughout Russia.
Yes, there are few residents, but there are many more guests: for example, health resorts (about two dozen sanatoriums) in Zheleznovodsk can accommodate up to 80 thousand tourists. The direction of treatment is mainly diseases of the digestive system, kidneys, metabolic disorders.
Over 20 mineral water springs and several mud springs.
Pyatigorsk more, so to speak, "struck by industrialization" than the small towns and remote cities of Stavropol. In Pyatigorsk there are about 145 thousand inhabitants, industry, trade, and the scientific sphere are well developed.
“In the city there are Mount Mashuk (993.7 m, with a 112-meter TV relay tower installed on it) and its spurs.
The climate in Pyatigorsk is characterized by mild winters and hot summers. Due to the large amount of water resources and mild climate, the city has picturesque reservoirs, forest belts and parks.
The resort area, rich in underground mineral water sources, is relatively poor in surface water resources.
The tourist infrastructure of the resort city of Pyatigorsk includes:
More than 30 health resorts and sanatoriums. Every year they are visited by over 200 thousand people a year (225-250 thousand people a year in 16 sanatoriums and 7 boarding houses - in the second half - the end of the 80s);
43 travel companies and organizations;
17 hotels;
The city and Pyatigorye have a colossal tourism potential and have the right to compete with leading European resorts and balneological health resorts.”
In Pyatigorsk there are many museums, theaters, historical monuments, libraries, beautiful places. The city has parks and fountains.
“The surrounding mountains are adorned with natural forests, in which mighty oaks and snow-white birches, honey-bearing maples and lindens grow, and in autumn, dogwood, hawthorn, wild rose, barberry, and mountain ash turn red with berries.
The animal world is not so diverse due to the proximity of the city, but tourists are invariably pleased with squirrels, which can be found even in small squares in the very center of the city. Swans swim in the pond of the Kirov Park in summer.
The population is about 105 thousand people, many health resorts, more than 20 mineral springs, the main direction of treatment is "diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and metabolism."
Festivals, cultural events are held in Essentuki, there are a lot of cultural institutions.
The resorts of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody have this name for a reason: the main attraction and the main treasure of the region are the sources of mineral waters. And if someone was not here, then everyone drank mineral water.
In 2000, almost 500 thousand people rested here and improved their health.
The program "Genius of the Place" tells about the sights of the Caucasian Mineral Waters:
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is in first place in popularity among Russians among Russian resorts:
"The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) analyzed the most popular destinations domestic tourism in the summer of 2014, the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory (Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse) were on the first line of the rating, Crimea was on the second, on the third, fourth and fifth lines are Caucasian Mineralnye Vody, Golden Ring and Karelia, respectively, Baikal took the sixth position.”
Even under Peter the Great, the healing properties of the mineral waters of the Stavropol Territory were highly appreciated. The nobility of Moscow, tired of the gray Petersburg, also went there for treatment and rest.
Pushkin and Lermontov chose the Caucasian Mineral Waters as a platform for their immortal stories, and the latter, often visiting the Caucasus, left us a unique "Lermontov" tourist route.
This is not the only attraction of Mineralnye Vody. Their location between the two seas, surrounded by the slopes of the Greater Caucasus on the one hand and the forest-steppe on the other, allowed them to acquire unique objects of ecological and cultural tourism.
Big Honey Falls.These are famous:
- Elbrus region;
- The tract "Drip" and Batalinsky cave;
- Tambukan lake;
- Laccolith mountains (17 dormant volcanoes over 10 million years old);
- Mount Ring;
- Pyatigorsk failure (known to us from the work of Ilf and Petrov "The Twelve Chairs"), etc.
The mild climate and salubrious mountain air of Mineralnye Vody will decorate any vacation. In summer it is about 25-30 degrees of heat, winter is mild - from -4 to -6 degrees. Autumn is usually dry and golden, fruitful - many healthy and tasty fruits ripen. This allows you to visit the Mineralnye Vody of the Caucasus all year round.
Fresh air in summer is filled with the aroma of many steppe and mountain flowers, which give an unusually sweet and tender taste. Caucasian honey. An ordinary walk through the woods is already an adventure; hornbeams and oaks create especially picturesque and dense thickets; golden cherry plums and juicy pears ripen for gourmets.
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Healing at Mineralnye Vody
The main reason why people go to the resorts of Mineralnye Vody is the long-standing (since the 18th century), confident practice of curing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, respiratory organs (including asthma), and the musculoskeletal system.
Long-term remissions occur in allergy sufferers, it has a beneficial effect on the ability to bear children in women and, in general, improves women's health.
There is a long-term practice and experience in therapeutic balneology, combined with the latest knowledge in medicine and the introduction of modern current practices.
For example, about terrenkur - unhurried walks along special routes after drinking mineral water - Lermontov wrote in the novel A Hero of Our Time, and spa treatments using local mud are a novelty of our time.
The sculpture "Eagle" is the official symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is the common name of a small conglomerate of resort towns, about economical vacation which we will cover in the article.
These are the cities:
- Essentuki;
- Pyatigorsk;
- Zheleznovodsk;
- Kislovodsk.
Recommendation: the resort cities of Mineralnye Vody have their own health resort code - it is forbidden to smoke on the streets and drink alcohol. This can result in serious fines. Save on them - give up bad habits in the oldest hospital in Russia!
Road
Mineralnye Vody can be reached by plane or by train, then to the resort towns by electric train, bus or taxi.
By plane:
- Moscow - Mineralnye vody from 7000 rubles. roundtrip. In the summer more expensive by about 3000 rubles. On the way 2 hours;
- St. Petersburg - Mineral waters from 12,000 rubles. On the way 3 hours.
By train to Mineralnye Vody:
- from Moscow from the Kursk railway station. An ordinary train is on the way for 30 hours, the cost of a reserved seat is from 1700 rubles, fast - 24.5 hours on the way, the cost of a reserved seat is from 2500 rubles;
- from St. Petersburg train 44 hours on the way. Ticket price - 2300 rubles.
Essentuki
This is a resort that gave a series of healing mineral waters of the same name. The climate here is drier than in other cities of Mineralnye Vody: summers are hot (up to 30 degrees), and winters thaw to above zero temperatures.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Essentuki:
- by electric train from the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, 1 hour on the way, 105 rubles;
- by bus No. 133 from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody, the cost is more than 100 rubles, or by bus from the bus station;
Essentuki medicinal
The main tools in the fight against various diseases are healing mud and more than ten mineralogical springs.
Medical sanatoriums of Essentukov economy class (the cost is indicated per day) and in the profile direction:
- "Healing key" (from 1200 rubles per person. Specialization: digestive organs and metabolism);
- Centrosoyuz (from 1500 rubles per person. Specialization: diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, urology);
- "Victoria" (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: digestive organs, gynecology, respiratory organs);
- "Voronezh" (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: gynecology, infertility treatment);
- Shakhtar (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: diabetes mellitus, gastroenterology).
Essentuki cultural
If you go to Essentuki not for treatment, but for sights, magnificent nature and enjoyment of the local low-mountain climate, then it is recommended to visit:
- Weeping grottoes;
- Drinking "Five-thousander";
- Essen-Tuk Upland;
- Resort Park and Victory Park.
Essentuki mud bath named after Semashko.
There are many old, large-scale and attractive buildings of mud baths, mineral baths and galleries in Essentuki. Some of them are reminiscent of Greek baths, some are smaller copies of Victorian palaces.
The beauty of the buildings is interspersed with the beauty of mountains, waterfalls and caves, which attracted fans of eco-tourism. 
You can cheaply stay in mini-hotels, hostels and in the private sector, at a price of 800 rubles. per day:
- Hotel "Avantage";
- Hotel "Essentuki";
- Mini-hotel "House in the South";
- Gostiny Dvor "Edem";
- Hotel "Cascade".
Recommendation: since inexpensive mini-hotels and guest yards have a small number of rooms, it is advisable to book budget accommodation in them in advance (at least a month before the intended trip), otherwise there is a risk of being left without inexpensive accommodation.
Pyatigorsk
This is a famous place, thanks to Lermontov and Ilf and Petrov, where people are happy to recognize familiar places described in books. Fans of the "Hero of Our Time" will recognize Mount Koltso, lovers of Ostap Bender - the very Failure that the great strategist cared about: "so as not to fail too much."
The climate in Pyatigorsk is cooler than in other resorts: up to 25 degrees in summer, about -5, -8 degrees in winter. Many sunny days adorn Pyatigorsk both in summer and in winter: a versatile resort with an abundance of attractions is available for tourism all year round.
Lermontov Gallery of the State Philharmonic of the CMS.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Pyatigorsk:
by electric train from the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, 40 minutes on the way, 70 rubles;
by bus from the railway or bus station of Mineralnye Vody, the cost is about 50 rubles;
taxi from the station, it is better not to contact private traders and find fellow travelers.
Pyatigorsk medical
Fifty sources of Pyatigorsk are at our service: these are thermal, subthermal waters, bitter laxative springs - Batalinsky waters, warm and cold narzan. It is after drinking it inside that health path is supposed to be taken - a walk along any of the six scenic routes, allowing you to properly assimilate healthy drinks and admire the views.
Inexpensive sanatoriums located in Pyatigorsk are listed below with prices for accommodation (per day) and a description of the profile direction:
- "Pyatigorye" (from 1300 rubles per person. Specialization: endocrine system, digestive system, musculoskeletal system);
- "them. Lermontov” (from 1200 rubles per person. Specialization: thyroid diseases, rehabilitation after injuries, diseases of the musculoskeletal system);
- "Forest Glade" (from 1650 rubles per person. Specialization: rehabilitation therapy).
Pyatigorsk cultural
A visit to the city, where a few centuries ago, cutesy ladies sheltered from the sun with lace umbrellas while walking their dogs, leaves a feeling of touching the fragile flow of times. In Pyatigorsk, everything is mixed up: here is the place of Lermontov's last duel at the foot of Mashuk, and here is Diana's mysterious grotto; here is an elegant pastry shop from the early 19th century, and here is an amusement park with attractions.
There are more than fifty significant and diverse sights in Pyatigorsk, but the most famous of them are:
- Place of Lermontov's duel;
- Pyatigorsk Proval;
- Lake Tambukan;
- Mashuk observation deck.
You can stay in Pyatigorsk inexpensively and without a goal to undergo treatment from 800 rubles. per day in hotels:
- "Mask";
- "South";
- "Nautilus".
Recommendation: remember that the price of accommodation in sanatoriums includes good nutrition and many medical procedures. Eating on your own at Mineralnye Vody is an abundance of Caucasian cuisine at a price of 500-700 rubles. per day per person.
Zheleznovodsk
This is the most northern resort Mineralnye Vody, where beech, hornbeam, coniferous forests create a unique air, useful for vacationers with respiratory diseases. The climate here is a little fresher than anywhere else: in summer up to 22 degrees, in winter up to -10 degrees. Sunny days are punctuated by foggy evenings.
Among the mountains surrounding Zheleznovodsk, Mount Zheleznaya stands out, which gave the city its name. This is the most beautiful laccolith mountain, that is, a mountain that was going to become a volcano and did not become one. At its foot there are springs of warm and cold mineral water, which has a rusty color.
Among them there are those that have completed their existence - only closed pump rooms remain.
Palace of the Emir of Bukhara.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Zheleznovodsk:
by electric train from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody to the Beshtau stop, cost 40 rubles, 25 minutes on the way. Further from the station by minibus to Zheleznovodsk (10 minutes);
by bus number 107 from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody. Price 40 rubles.
Medical Zheleznovodsk
The main specialization of the resort is the treatment of respiratory diseases, gynecological problems and diseases of the digestive tract.
Mud therapy is widespread, successfully relieving allergy sufferers from skin problems that torment them. Girls and women with the help of mud wraps and baths restore and preserve the beauty of the skin.
Sanatoriums of Zheleznovodsk, where you can inexpensively and effectively put your health in order:
- "Elbrus" (from 1500 rubles per person per day. Specialization: gynecology, genitourinary system, respiratory organs);
- Sanatorium of the 30th anniversary of the Victory (from 2000 rubles per day. Specialization: urology and digestive system);
- "Plaza" from 3000 rubles. for 2 people per day. Specialization: cardiovascular system, nervous system).
Zheleznovodsk cultural
In addition to the search for Pushkin's flavor, here you can plunge into the distant history of mankind: there is an excellent museum of local lore, a cave of a primitive man and a grotto of permafrost are demonstrated.
For lovers of views, a beautiful Resort Lake and a trip through the mountains surrounding Zheleznovodsk will be a pleasant find.
The main attraction is called the fabulously luxurious palace of the Emir of Bukhara. Stunning artsy and graceful oriental style.
Lake Tambukan.
In addition to these places, in Zheleznovodsk tourists go to:
- Cascading staircase;
- Pushkin gallery;
- Lermontov source.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to stay close to attractions. Economically (from 500 rubles per day per person) you can stay in mini-hotels and hotels:
- "Pearl of the Caucasus";
- Hotel "Sport MUP";
- "City of Sun".
Recommendation: if the task of saving on housing is serious, then stay at the Allianz boarding house (rooms cost from 450 rubles per day). A clean, but very limited boarding house will cost even less if you buy a course of treatment.
Kislovodsk
Main building narzan baths on Kurortny Boulevard.
A low-mountain resort with a pleasant climate, protecting from extreme heat in summer and frost in winter. There is almost no fog here, strong wind too - the city is protected by mountains.
Dry fresh air intoxicates residents of large cities accustomed to smog, and the beauties of nature can also turn their heads!
The abundance of parks, lush flowering, fountains, wonderful alleys and romantic corners makes staying in Kislovodsk a fantastic experience for many years to come.
There is a train from Moscow to Kislovodsk - the journey takes 25 and 31 hours, the cost is 2500 and 1700 rubles, respectively, also from St. Petersburg - the journey takes 45 hours. The cost is from 2400 rubles.
How to get to Kislovodsk from Mineralnye Vody:
- by electric train from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody, 1.5 hours on the way. The cost is 160 rubles;
- by bus from the bus station of Mineralnye Vody. The cost is about 130 rubles;
- taxi from the station, it is better not to contact private traders and find fellow travelers.
Kislovodsk medical
Seven mineral springs in Kislovodsk successfully fight against heart diseases, eye diseases, asthma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
By the way, in order to cure diseases in Kislovodsk, many routes for medical-resort walking have been opened. People are healed not through suffering and tension, but through pleasant and memorable walks along the decorated paths.
Inexpensive sanatoriums with rich treatment experience:
- Sanatorium Dimitrova (from 1000 rubles per person. Specialization: respiratory organs, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system);
- "Moscow" (from 1300 rubles per person. Specialization: the same);
- "Jinal" (from 1400 rubles per day. Specialization: digestive organs).
Kislovodsk cultural
Resort park "Valley of Roses".
A green and spacious resort park, a resort boulevard reminiscent of flowering Italy, the Rose Valley is the largest rose garden in the Caucasus.
Beautiful landscapes, lots of greenery, bright colors, intoxicating aromas - walks in Kislovodsk are limited to more than just that.
Places that a tourist seeks to get to in Kislovodsk:
- Ring-mountain;
- Colonnade;
- Bridge "Lady's whim";
- Demon statue.
Settle in an inexpensive hotel or hotel from 800 rubles. per day and immerse yourself in the seemingly magical world of a flourishing city:
- "Krasnaya Polyana";
- "Live simply";
- "Olympus".
Recommendation: use public transport services. Taxi drivers raise prices up to 1,000 rubles for a five-kilometer trip. Distances in Kislovodsk are modest, a bus ride will not bring any inconvenience.
Have a healing holiday!
