Hotels in Sochi with a swimming pool with sea water and heating. List of pools with sea water in Anapa Pools with sea water on the Black Sea coast

Anapa, resort

Saki resort

Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable riches - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. Graceful streets of St. Petersburg and architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country in terms of area on our planet, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of the territory of Russia is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the waters of the inland Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its relief is predominantly flat. In the west of the country, the undulating Central Russian Plain stretched, separated by a ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia are the mountain systems of the Caucasus with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan Mountains and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush up.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also turbulent mountain rivers with rocky rapids channels. The largest rivers of the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, here are the largest lakes in Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is the velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests surrounding the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoonal in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to -50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature of 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Middle Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. The subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on a par with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000 USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: liters of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of them is the so-called "big three" - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of the companies have a much smaller number of customers and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call Russia by mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber's number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage served as the basis for the creation of sightseeing routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region for beach and outdoor activities, ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. For centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/Features. In Russia, many customs and traditions dating back to the depths of centuries have been preserved. Every spring in large cities and very small towns they see off the winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Shrovetide, in the summer they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day in the villages, but the main winter holiday is the New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most evident in the feast. The traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of pastries - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine in all their richness are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roasts, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units have begun to work in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, in order to prevent unpleasant incidents, one should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places at night, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not exchange currency with individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will have a rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is needed, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical policy.

Important Phones

Emergency phone numbers in Russia:

• Fire Department - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. Features of the geographical position and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

beach holiday. In Russia, there are many resorts offering a comfortable stay on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, the resort of Yeysk, located on the coast of the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, is located.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino villages.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. There are sanatoriums, resort and medical centers at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts of the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions in the use of natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud treatment resorts were launched. Sanatorium treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Cognitive tourism in the Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing a rapid rise. There are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts on the territory of the country. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and the modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, slopes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountain resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure, comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular weekend destinations are the cities of the Moscow region, the suburbs of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist bases, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's rest. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in the Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauties, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting are organized for tourists at the resorts of Gorny Altai, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north are sleigh rides, dog or reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed for citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries in South America, a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous sights

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are - Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshchensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, which contains unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits canvases by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all kinds of art are represented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoye Selo is a reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19 centuries, a country residence of emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of the Catherine's Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine's Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Zayachy Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the museum there is the Commandant's house, the museum of the city, the Grand Duke's burial vault, the Botanical House, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exposition of artistic values, a restoration center.
• The Yusupov Palace is the most beautiful architectural monument of the 18-19th century. The guests of the palace were the Queen of England Elizabeth II, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J. B. Valen-Delamonte, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there are the Lower, Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshad waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC. Ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. There is a large archaeological museum on the territory, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, the monuments of Mother Mary, the "Russian Gate" - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The local history museum of the city is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exposition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique samples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• The Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to move. In some compartments of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• The Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building exhibits paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• The Swallow's Nest is a well-known monument of history and architecture, located on the Aurora Rock, which rises 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The current appearance of the palace was acquired thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, there is a beautiful park on the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English, neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea, it is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau, has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which contain the richest collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval deputies. On the adjacent territory there is a magnificent park, which presents more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• Domik A.P. Chekhov - a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The whole atmosphere of those times has been preserved in the house, Chekhov readings are often held in it with the participation of foreign guests, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• Richelieu House - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Reselieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to acquaintances. Pushkin, Raevsky and other notorious personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked for a long time in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the style of constructivism.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su, it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Geria Tower or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, marble slabs are placed in the inner halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where the Defensive Tower of the 19th century is located, the Museum of Heroic Defense and the Liberation of the City, memorial iron plates, cannons, a beautiful park.
• Chersonese is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev converted to Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of the similar museums in the world. Opened in 1869, located in a beautiful building, it is a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Cembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of the medieval Crimea. Numerous caves have been preserved here, carved into the rock throughout the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The Temple of the Three Horsemen is carved in a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• The Bakhchisaray Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history, an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum is a unique nature reserve located on rocky-clay soil. Here is the richest collection of plants, shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The settlement Belyaus was discovered in the 20th century, it existed in the 4th-2nd century BC. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida were opened in 1964, they prove the existence of a modern city of Greek colonists on the site. 30 burials were found on the territory.
• Kizary - the oldest underground passages located under the old city. The tunnels carved into the yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watch Tower, the mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Mother of God is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism;

New World

• The Golitsyn trail starts at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters, in its depth there is a stage for musicians, and behind it is a small compartment for Golitsyn wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, Nikolskaya, Assumption Churches, Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart trimmed with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the Dmitrievsky Monastery of the 11th century. The museum collection includes outbuildings, household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroideries, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov Skete is a cave monastery that arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex, where you can go on excursions in the caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezhsky in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of old books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. The first mentions in 1044 in chronicles. The highest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the whole city. The great bishops, princes, posadniks of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has a rich decoration, and was previously used for ceremonial entrances to the city.
• Vladimir Central is a well-known prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, Zoya Fedorova were kept in it. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to the public.

• Museum of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here, in 1612 the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Prok Elijah was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the merchants Skripins. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, Rizpolozhensky limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei Bolshoi. The construction was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was built in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and there are rich murals of the 18th century in the interior.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exposition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of old books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" - the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built a funny flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the king, the Boat House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the riverbed of the Ustye in 1363 under the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezhsky. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the episcopal residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the construction site, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so he is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple of ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original project of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy Elnatsky, St. Vasily Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was erected in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov's places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov's baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinskiy spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount-Koltso and other places connected with the poet's life in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Treachery and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls and ceilings of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building was no longer used as a fortification, today there are warehouses and wholesale stores.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city, which is still used for its intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. It was built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhein-Khad is a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important monument of Buddhists. The incorruptible body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevskiy group of volcanoes united 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7,000 m². Here is the largest and highest volcano of the mainland, Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes air, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The largest airports in the country are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected with the capital by high-speed aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers carry out domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve over 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small towns - railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and suburban electric trains also operate. A railway line of the Trans-Siberian Railway runs through the whole country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can get acquainted with the schedule of long-distance trains and suburban electric trains, you can buy a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

Sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine stations operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities- These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and fixed-route taxis. The most convenient and affordable way to move around the cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively large city there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights with regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. Official and unofficial taxi drivers work in Russian cities, it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying at an inflated rate. The dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least a year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with a return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements, or is not provided at all.

* payment in rubles at the rate of the Central Bank (+ 2%) on the day of booking

Information on the conclusion and termination of the insurance contract, the amount of insurance obligations, the actions of the parties in the event of an insured event, the procedure for paying insurance compensation and other necessary information for the insured tourist are specified in the insurance rules.

Sochi, Khostinsky district, Khosta, st. Adlerskaya, 5
- sanatorium of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
- level: 2*
- to the beach: 200 m, private sand and pebble
- swimming pool: indoor 250 sq. m, sea water

- children: from 0 years old
- treatment: gynecology, skin diseases, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system
- doctors: ENT, surgeon, ophthalmologist, pediatrician, dermatologist, gynecologist, nutritionist, acupuncturist, cardiologist, chiropractor, neurologist, radiologist, dentist, therapist, orthopedic traumatologist, urologist, physiotherapist
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 3355, February - 3355, March - 3355, April - 3355, May - 3355, June - 3355, July - 3355, August - 3355, September - 3355, October - 3355, November - 3355, December - 3355

G. Gelendzhik, st. Tourist, 27
- level: 3*
- to the beach: 50 m, private pebble
- swimming pool: indoor 23 x 12.5 m, 6 lanes, depth 1.2-2.2 m, sea water, open from October to May + outdoor, oval, sea water, with children's section, open from June to September

- children: from 4 years old
- treatment: allergic and chronic skin diseases, gynecology, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, urology
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 2570, February - 2570, March - 2570, April - 2570, May - 2680, June - 3910, July - 4600, August - 4600, September - 3910, October - 2680, November - 2680, December - 2680

G. Anapa, st. Pushkin, 22
- level: 3*
- to the beach: 150 m, pebble + 500 m, sandy, private
- swimming pool: indoor 20 x 9 m, sea water
- meals: 3 meals a day buffet
- children: from 0 years old - rest, from 2 years old - treatment

- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 1650, February - 1650, March - 1650, April - 1650, May - 1850, June - 2400, July - 3600, August - 3600, September - 2600, October - 2100, November - 1800, December - 1800

Sochi, Central District (microdistrict New Sochi-Vinogradnaya), st. Pirogova, 10
- level: 3*
- The sanatorium "Zapolyarye" is a unique project in the sanatorium and resort industry of Sochi. The concept of the sanatorium "Zapolyarye" - club rest plus recovery. The health resort provides its guests with a wide range of services and entertainment at a high European level.
- luxurious park area of ​​16 hectares
- to the beach: 700 m, private pebble, down to the beach by elevator
- swimming pool: indoor, sea water + outdoor
- meals: 3 meals a day buffet
- children: from 0 years old - rest, from 3 years old - treatment
- treatment: gynecology, skin diseases, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, metabolism
- doctors: gastroenterologist, gynecologist, dermato-venereologist, dermatologist, nutritionist, acupuncturist, cardiologist, otolaryngologist, chiropractor, neurologist, ophthalmologist, pediatrician, psychotherapist, dentist, therapist, urologist, physiotherapist, surgeon, endocrinologist, endoscopist
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 3532, February - 3532, March - 3532, April - 3532, May - 4300, June - 4550, July - 5850, August - 5850, September - 5300, October - 4300, November - 3700, December - 3700

Sochi, Lazarevsky district, Uch-Dere settlement, st. Radiant, 14 (on the border with the village of Loo)
- sanatorium JSC "Russian Railways"
- level: 3*
- to the beach: 100 m, private sand and pebble
- swimming pool: indoor with sea water, 6 x 18 m
- near the sanatorium there is a water park "Akvaloo"
- meals: 3 meals a day
- children: from 4 years old
- treatment: musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory organs
- ordinary vouchers with treatment and vouchers are sold, the price of which includes treatment on Matsesta
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 1600, February - 1600, March - 1600, April - 1600, May - 2050, June - 2800, July - 3650, August - 3950, September - 2800, October - 2050, November - 1600, December - 1600

Sochi, Adler district, Adler - Resort town, st. Lenina, 219
- the sanatorium is a part of the sanatorium-resort complex "Adlerkurort"
- level: intermediate +
- to the beach: 100 m, private pebble
- swimming pool: on the territory of the resort town there is an outdoor swimming pool with sea water + an outdoor water park
- meals: buffet - breakfast, breakfast + dinner, 3 meals a day
, treatment on Matsesta - from 7 years
- treatment: allergic and chronic skin diseases, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, urology
- in addition to standard vouchers with treatment, vouchers are also sold, the cost of which includes treatment on Matsesta
- inexpensive prices for treatment from January to May (program "Open South")
- doctors: therapist, pediatrician, gynecologist, otorhinolaryngologist, dermatovenereologist, neurologist, urologist, ultrasound diagnostics doctor, cardiologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, psychologist
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 1750, February - 1750, March - 1750, April - 1750, May - 1750, June - 3000, July - 3600, August - 3600, September - 3600, October - 2300, November - 2300, December - 2300

G. Gelendzhik, st. Mira, 38
- level: 3*
- to the beach: 70 m, sandy own
- pool: indoor 25 x 6 m (sea water) + family outdoor pool + outdoor pool for children with slides (all pools on the first coastline) + outdoor pool (on the second coastline)
- meals: 5 meals a day, during the high season - buffet + intermediate meals on the beach with soft drinks

- treatment: gynecology, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, metabolic disorders, urology
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 2169, February - 2169, March - 2169, April - 2169, May - 2882, June - 3890, July - 4658, August - 4658, September - 3890, October - 3074, November - 2800, December - 2800

G. Anapa, st. Tamanskaya, 4
- the sanatorium is located in the first resort area, in the High Coast area of ​​​​Anapa, with access to a beautiful embankment-promenade
- level: intermediate +
- renovated rooms (at the beginning of 2011), outdoor ice skating rink with artificial turf
- to the beach: 60 m, private pebble
- swimming pool: indoor, sea water + complex of outdoor pools, sea water
- meals: 3 meals a day buffet

- treatment: allergic diseases, skin diseases, gynecology, digestive organs, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, metabolism
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 1450, February - 1450, March - 1450, April - 1450, May - 1450, June - 1564, July - 2938, August - 2938, September - 1516, October - 1450, November - 1450, December - 1450

G. Anapa, st. Kalinina, 30
- level: intermediate +
- to the beach: 600 m, sandy own
- swimming pool: indoor 20 x 10 m, with mineral water + outdoor, heated (you can swim from April to November), sea water, with a bathing area for children
- Meals: 3 meals a day - order or 3 meals a day buffet or diet food (according to the "Diabetes" program)
- children: from 0 years old - rest, from 4 years old - treatment
- treatment: non-tuberculous respiratory organs, bronchial asthma (mild course), allergic skin diseases, musculoskeletal system, functional disorders of the nervous system (neurosis), chronic gynecological diseases, chronic diseases of the male genital area, diseases of the digestive system, vascular diseases, diseases endocrine system and metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, obesity), treatment of occupational diseases
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 1640, February - 1640, March - 1815, April - 2090, May - 2266, June - 2974, July - 3606, August - 3606, September - 2747, October - 2407, November - 1790, December - 1790

G. Anapa, st. Pushkina, 1 (near the High Bank of Anapa)
- one of the leading sanatoriums in Anapa for the treatment of allergic diseases and bronchial asthma
- level: intermediate
- to the beach: 50 m (pebble city) and 1000 m (private sandy)
- swimming pool: indoor 215 sq. m., sea water
- meals: 3 meals a day - order
- children: from 1 year old - rest, from 4 years old - treatment
- treatment: allergic diseases, bronchial asthma, respiratory and ENT organs, gynecology, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, digestive organs, nervous system, musculoskeletal system

Sochi, Central District (microdistrict New Sochi-Vinogradnaya), st. Polytechnic, 22
- sanatorium of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation
- Level: 4*
- to the beach: 20-300 m, small-pebble own, descend to the beach by elevator or stairs
- swimming pool: indoor, fresh water + outdoor, sea water, slides
- meals: 3 meals a day buffet
- children: from 5 years old
- treatment: nervous system, musculoskeletal system, metabolism, gastrointestinal tract, gynecology, urology, cardiovascular system, chronic skin diseases (psoriasis)
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - , February - , March - , April - , May - , June - , July - , August - , September - , October - , November - , December -

G. Anapa, Revolution Ave., 8
- level: intermediate
- to the beach: 150 m, pebbly, comfortable, convenient for children and adults (entrance according to sanatorium-and-spa books)
- swimming pool: indoor 120 sq.m, sea water + outdoor 90 sq.m. m, sea water, heated
- meals: 3 meals a day - order
- children: from 2 years old - rest, from 4 years old - treatment
- treatment: allergic and skin diseases, urology, gynecology, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, dental diseases
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - , February - , March - , April - , May - , June - , July - , August - , September - , October - , November - , December -

Sochi, Lazarevsky district, Lazarevskoye settlement, st. Ring, 10
- level: intermediate
- to the beach: 400 m, private pebble
- swimming pool: indoor, sea water + outdoor, sea water
- Meals: 4-time menu-order
- children: from 4 years old
- treatment: gynecology, gastrointestinal tract, diabetes mellitus, metabolism, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory organs and ENT
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - , February - , March - , April - , May - , June - , July - , August - , September - , October - , November - , December -

Sochi, Adler district, Adler, st. Kalinina, 1
- level: 3*
- to the beach: 30 - 200 m, private pebble
- swimming pool: indoor, sea water + outdoor, sea water, heated
- meals: 3 meals a day - order or buffet
- children: from 0 years old - rest, from 4 years old - treatment
- treatment: allergic and chronic skin diseases, gynecology, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, respiratory and ENT organs, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, metabolism, urology
- prices 2019, treatment, rubles / person, from: January - 2290, February - 2290, March - 2290, April - 2290, May - 2490, June - 5590, July - 6790, August - 6790, September - 6790, October - 4729, November - 3710, December - 3330

Swimming in the sea in winter? Do you think it's harmful? No! In Sochi, there are sanatoriums with a pool of sea water, open all year round. Interestingly, the baths are heated. Here you have a safe "seaside" with treatment. We will describe the only five such recreational establishments in the space of New and Old Sochi. So, we are leading readers from Bocharov Ruchey to the Svetlana microdistrict.

"Belarus": for treatment in Sochi all year round

• Address: Polytechnic, 62.
• Phone: 8-862-253-52-02.
• Website: https://sochi-belarus.ru/
• Prices: from 1800 rubles.

This sanatorium stands on the border and other sanatorium zone. The main landmarks are several checkpoints of the National Guard and the FSO, the stop of the 4th and 7th minibuses.

Visitors are accommodated in well-furnished three-star rooms, made in a classic stylistic direction. It is characteristic that here there are shades of only a warm range. Some of the dwellings have two rooms - as a rule, they "look".

You are welcome to eat in the dining room with 360 seats, serving customers according to the 3-time balanced menu method. Diversify it for a fee.

There will be a bar, a private section of the beach (with an equipped slope), a conference hall, a car park, a dance area and an equipped cinema and concert venue. The pools here are indoor and outdoor - both with sea water. There is a rental of sports equipment, volleyball and football grounds, a court.

Recovery is based on hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and functional diagnostics. Everything is included in the ticket.

"Rus": with a good pool of sea water

• Address: Polytechnic, 22.
• Phone: 8-862-259-41-26.
• Website: http://www.rus-sochi.ru
• Prices: from 3100 rubles.

The specified hospital, whose name charges the Russian with patriotism, occupies 15.5 hectares of a subtropical park (with three thousand brightly flowering bushes and trees). The described location is located in the seaside part of New Sochi, right behind the cable car.

The number of rooms in this Sochi sanatorium, more like a villa of the Prince of Monaco, has buildings called "Forest", "Imperial" and "Marine". All of them are similar in design, representing the immortal neo-Renaissance style. The color scheme is rich (as well as the decor), warm. The furniture is very expensive. "Presidential suite" - such a class in most rooms.

The “Russians” eat three meals a day, according to the buffet system. You will be served by Lesnaya, Grand Imperial and Karavella restaurants. Their decoration is executed in the genre of "Triumph".

It has long been customary in "Rus". Ill - here's a massage for you. And then warm moisture with salt - it is in a heated indoor pool, where you can swim, dive, splash joyfully. In the sanatorium, you can improve your health with the help of the following methods:

• medical SPA;
• diagnosis;
• hardware treatment.

And the main niche is the fight against diseases of the nervous, genitourinary, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Therapy is associated with devices and techniques from specialists. All on a year round basis.

Sochi is the sanatorium namesake of the capital of the Russian south

• Address: Grape, 27.
• Phone: 8-862-227-10-72.
• Website: http://www.sanatoriysochi.ru
• Prices: from 3250 rubles.

Once in Sochi, you begin to appreciate sanatoriums with pools and sea water in a special way. Cold and storms in the dispensary of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation are not terrible for the guest. He boldly performs somersaults in salty water, not being afraid of any cold. The place is located at the turn of New and historical Sochi - at the northern end.

Buildings (in the old and ultra-modern spirit) contain rich apartments - "Suites". Their difference is the apartment environment. You can have breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants. The buildings (palaces and "Babylons") have their own. There are also bars here. The situation corresponds to the elite establishments of the beginning of the last century. Wine, delights of European and Russian dietary cuisine are at your service.

The local therapy includes the main and additional directions. The first includes physiotherapy exercises, diagnostic techniques, appointments with specialists, balneological treatment, massage and ultrasound. To the second - a clinical laboratory and a dietitian's office. The pharmacy sells medicines, shoe covers, containers for tests and other material.

The space of the treatment center, in addition to the open one, is equipped with an elongated indoor pool with sea water. Here you can even arrange professional swims. There is a gym and a tennis court, as well as a spa complex, a conference service, a cinema and a concert hall, a children's penny, guarded parking, a private beach area and a health path.

Winter holidays in the Black Sea

• Address: Ordzhonikidze, 27.
• Phone: 8-800-555-27-77.
• Website: http://rzdz-chernomore.ru
• Prices: from 2900 rubles.

And this shelter for elite lovers to improve their health was built in the very center - opposite the square of Primorskaya Street, the Winter Theater, and the Primorsky Beach.

Most of the apartments here open onto elegant terraces and verandas. From them you can see the peaks of the Main Caucasian Range or the sea. The vegetation is lush. You will live in the buildings of the "Stalinist" Empire style with heavily glazed outbuildings. Inside there are single and double standard rooms with "duty" equipment, plus a table, a lamp and a pair of vintage armchairs. Direction "Elite". And headsets are very expensive.

Guests eat three times a day. Salads, fresh vegetables and fruits are always available. You will meet two swimming pools with sea water, and another one with fresh water (the latter is located at the Finnish sauna). There is a gym, two courts, a small beach with sunbeds.

They improve their health here all year round - with the help of examinations, treatment, diagnostics and hydrotherapy. They literally cure everything.

The real "Pearl" of the city of Sochi

• Address: Chernomorskaya, 3.
• Phone: +7-862-266-11-77.
• Website: http://www.zhem.ru
• Prices: from 6000 rubles.

The Grand Hotel, which has its own medical center and a nickel with salt water, grew up on Chernomorskaya, 3, across the street from. From here, a couple of steps to the extreme southeastern funicular of the Central District (), separating it from the residential complex Svetlana.

Guests move into "Standards" and "Business". Only three colors and nothing more. Of the bonuses - a floor lamp, a table, a chair, summer furniture on the balcony. The included meal is served in four European style restaurants. Have a drink at the bar.

Among other things, in the courtyard you will find a park with topiary figures and flowers, a congress center, water attractions in a heated indoor pool, and guarded parking. The list of procedures includes cosmetic, hardware and preventive.

So, we have described to you the year-round sanatoriums in Sochi with treatment and the opportunity to feel the taste of the summer sea beach even in the winter season, swimming in the "salt" pool. Well, here are the reviews. "Disassemble vouchers for resorts." "Rest under the roof, where the warm salty water." "I liked it, I will come again." “And the prices are high!”, “Went with a bang. I recommend". What can you say about holidays in Sochi all year round? Describe your opinion expressed in a review on our website.