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 two seas, surrounded by slopes 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.

Here there is a long-term practice and experience in therapeutic balneology, combined with latest knowledge in medicine and the introduction of modern topical 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, in which we will talk about economical vacations 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. Ordinary train is on the road for 30 hours, the cost of a reserved seat is from 1700 rubles, fast - 24.5 hours on the road, 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 housing.

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 northernmost resort of Mineralnye Vody, where beech, hornbeam, coniferous forests create a unique air that is 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 people accustomed to smog major cities, and the beauty of nature can also turn your head!

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 apparent magical world blooming 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!

The Caucasus attracted the attention of representatives of various strata of society: the creative intelligentsia, the nobility, travelers, merchants, as well as romantic adventurers of all stripes, and of course those who amazing waters promised a miraculous cure.

The picturesque nature of these places inspired more than one generation of writers and poets: the majestic foothills of Elbrus, winding mountain rivers carrying their waters among fragrant valleys, azure waterfalls, vast expanses of the steppe generously endowed with the sun ... All this created a surprisingly mild healthy climate, and many healing mineral waters and high-quality therapeutic mud glorified the Caucasus, both in our country and abroad.

The official history of one of the oldest balneological centers in Russia began in 1803. On the site of the first settlements and campgrounds, organized near healing springs, the first settlements began to grow very quickly, and then cities. People of different professions and classes began to come here to improve their health “on the waters” and relax in a pleasant society. Gradually, the news of the miraculous properties of these places spread throughout Russia and Europe - the resort became a favorite place for recreation and treatment. But still, the peak of the popularity of this region falls on the Soviet era, when the journey for health became not as difficult and tiring as it was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

After the revolution, nationalized hotels and private houses were converted into medical institutions. At the same time, the construction of sanatoriums, hydropathic clinics and resort complexes. During the war years, immediately after the liberation of the resorts in the spring of 1943, hospitals began to receive thousands of wounded Soviet soldiers. Thanks to the healing waters and mud, the selfless work of doctors and all the staff, hundreds of human lives were saved. In the post-war period, dozens of new deposits of mineral waters were discovered, the construction of hotels, sanatoriums, pioneer camps and resort complexes was going on at a rapid pace, and the range of medical and health services expanded. As a result, Caucasian Mineral Waters become a resort of all-Union significance, receiving up to one and a half million vacationers a year.

Today, the famous resort of Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is located on the territory of three subjects of the Federation: the Stavropol Territory, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic and the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Here are some of the best enterprises of the sanatorium complex, with a wide range of medical and health services offered.

A fan of foreign health resorts will be interested to know that Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is a unique region in which almost all types of mineral waters are represented - more than 130 sources! You will not find such a variety in composition, quality and healing properties anywhere in the world!

In addition, just 12 kilometers from Pyatigorsk is the famous Tambukan Lake, at the bottom of which there are hundreds of thousands of tons of healing silt. About 10 thousand tons are mined here annually for the needs of sanatoriums and health resorts. therapeutic mud, which is also recognized as one of the best in the world.

But even those who have not heard of the Kavminvod resorts are well aware of another area of ​​activity in the region - the production of bottled mineral water. The legendary "Essentuki" and "Narzan" are familiar to everyone since childhood. These and other types of water are now supplied throughout Russia and neighboring countries.

Another interesting direction which continues to develop actively every year - educational and sports tourism. In a land with a rich history and culture, many interesting natural sites, there is no shortage of attractions. Therefore, many tourists come here not so much for recovery, but for vivid sightseeing impressions, a peaceful atmosphere for long hiking and active sports recreation in the mountains.

Based: 1803
Square: 5.3 thousand km 2
Population: 1,194,859 people (2018)
Currency: Russian ruble
Language: Russian
Off.site:/http://www.adm-kmv.ru/

Flight time:
from Moscow - from 2 hours 15 minutes.
from St. Petersburg - from 3 hours
from Kazan - from 4 hours 50 min. (1-2 transplants)
from Yekaterinburg - from 3 hours 5 minutes.
from Novosibirsk - from 4 hours 35 minutes.

Most popular resorts in the region of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody: Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Each resort town has its own medical specialization.

Kislovodsk- is considered the sunniest and greenest resort. On the territory of the city, in addition to the famous medicinal narzans, there is a huge park for walking, which goes far into the mountains. Favorable climatic conditions and crystal clear air, saturated with tart smells of resin and needles, create a wonderful healing effect. It is recommended for the treatment of the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract.

Essentuki— a small cozy resort specializing in the treatment of endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal tract, liver and bile ducts. Perhaps this is the main healing "source" of mineral waters in the Caucasus.

Zheleznovodsk— the smallest and quietest resort among its fellows, but no less famous! This is the only resort in Russia and Europe with hot calcium mineral waters. Therefore, the main specialization of the resort is the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system and metabolic disorders. This resort can also be considered for the treatment of respiratory organs.

Pyatigorsk- the most versatile resort of the CMS. It is famous for its mud treatment, but in general it is universal resort for holistic health.

How to get there

Getting to the famous resorts is quite easy and relatively inexpensive. If the trip is not planned during the high season, then train tickets can cost you more than a plane ticket. The cost of trips on electric trains plying in Kavminvody is comparable in price to similar trips in big cities. Minibuses and taxis are cheaper than in metropolitan areas. When planning a trip, remember that most of the routes, no matter where you come / fly from, will lead you to Mineralnye Vody - the main transfer point.

Airplane

In Mineralnye Vody there is the largest in the south of the country international Airport which receives daily flights from different cities Russia and neighboring countries. The plane is the most convenient and fastest way to get to the Caucasus Mineral Waters. The flight time from Moscow will be about two hours, from St. Petersburg - about three. When looking for air tickets, pay attention to S7 Airlines and NordStar, which have interesting budget offers. The Mineralnye Vody airport itself is small, but modern, located at a distance of 4 km from the city.

If your further route runs through the Mineralnye Vody railway station, from which electric trains depart to popular resort cities, we recommend using a fixed-route taxi No. 10, No. 11. Minibuses depart from the airport every 30-40 minutes. from 6.00 am to 19.30 pm. Choosing route number 11, you will reach the city bus station, which is also connected by routes with many resort cities: Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Essentuki, Dombay and others (travel time to the bus station is about 10 minutes). Do not believe taxi drivers who talk about the cancellation of these routes or long breaks between flights. Taxi services can be used if you want to get to other cities of Cavminvod without transfers. For example, a taxi ride to Kislovodsk, on average, will cost you 900 rubles (January 2016).

Train

Before choosing this method of transportation, we recommend that you look at how many days you need on the road. Even fast trains in this direction make a large number of stops and do not go quickly, so the trip can be quite tiring, especially in the hot season. Like the airport, the Mineralnye Vody railway station is one of the most important transport points in the region. Before it, and the final station of the North Caucasian railway— Kislovodsk, you can get direct from many Russian cities.

The station in Mineralnye Vody corresponds to the status of the station - a majestic building, with massive columns, a dome, stained-glass windows and frescoes, quite spacious and comfortable for waiting. In front of the entrance you will be met by the famous sculpture "Eagle defeating the Snake" - the symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters. Trains depart from the station long distance and suburban communications.

Special mention should be made of the wonderful transport connection inside the territory of the Caucasus Mineral Waters! Suitable trains on the Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk branch (its length is 64 km) - the main public transport between the cities of Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Pyatigorsk, Beshtau, Mineralnye Vody. Electric trains also run to Georgievsk, Nevinnomyssk, Budennovsk and other cities of the Stavropol Territory, with the exception of Zheleznovodsk. To get to Zheleznovodsk, you need to get off at the Beshtau station (located 6 km from Zheleznovodsk) and continue on to fixed-route taxi or by bus number 10 (about 5-7 minutes). If a long-distance train does not stop at the Beshtau station (for example, No. 004С "Kavkaz" from Moscow), then from the Mineralnye Vody railway station (from the station square), as well as from the bus station, you can get to Zheleznovodsk by bus or minibus No. 107.

Electric trains run very often, at intervals of 40 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes (depending on the time of day), from 5 am to 11 pm. And, which is important for the convenience of tourists, in every city, even the smallest, the train makes 2-3 stops! The train schedule changes periodically. Fare, for example: Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk - 154 rubles. 20 k., Kislovodsk - Essentuki - 64 rubles. 10 k., Kislovodsk - Pyatigorsk - 115 rubles. 90 k. (2016)

Distance between cities KMV

	Kislovodsk	Essentuki	Zheleznovodsk	Pyatigorsk
Kislovodsk
Essentuki
Zheleznovodsk
Pyatigorsk

Bus

Get to the resorts of Kavminvod directly by bus can be from many large cities of Russia. From Moscow to Kislovodsk, through the resort towns, comfortable buses run, departing mainly from the South Gate bus station. Travel time will be a little more than a day, the ticket price is about 2000 rubles (2016). Main carrier in the region North Caucasus Kavminvodyavto, which also operates regular flights on the Moscow-Kislovodsk route and flights to nearby regions.

Bus stations and bus stations of the KMV hub

Kislovodsk: the bus station is located outside the city - st. Promyshlennaya, d. 4, getting to it is not very convenient. Opening hours from 6:00 to 19:00. Serves the following directions: Arzgir, Anapa, Astrakhan, Baku, Blagodarny, Budyonnovsk, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Georgievsk, Grozny, Derbent, Krasnodar, Labinsk, Maykop, Makhachkala, Mozdok, Moscow, Nazran, Neftekumsk, Nalchik, Oktyabrsky, Prokhladny, Stavropol, Sochi, Cherkessk.

Mineral water: There are two bus stations in the city: the old one is on the street. Gagarina, d. 98 (working hours from 06:30 to 18:00) and the New bus station "Ruslan", located on the street. Sovetskaya, d. 97 (working hours from 5.00 to 23.00 without breaks and days off). Buses depart from the new bus station in all directions of the Kavminvodyavto carrier.

Essentuki: the bus station is located on the street. Gagarin, d. 93 behind the complex of the Central market. Finding it is also not easy because of the proximity to the market and the large traffic congestion. The building is old, in poor condition, you should not count on a comfortable waiting for a flight. Opening hours from 5:00 to 19:30. Serves the following directions: Arzgir, Anapa, Astrakhan, Baku, Blagodarny, Budyonnovsk, Vladikavkaz, Gelendzhik, Derbent, Maikop, Makhachkala, Mozdok, Moscow, Nalchik, Novoselitskoye, Prokhladny, Stavropol, Stepnoye, Uchkeken.

Pyatigorsk: the main bus station is located in the city center at the intersection of Kalinina avenue and st. Bunimovich. Opening hours from 5:45 to 21:00. Serves northern flights: Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Moscow. Shuttle buses to Nalchik, Cherkessk, Vladikavkaz, Makhachkala and Grozny also depart from this station.

There are several more bus stations in Pyatigorsk. From the bus station "Upper market" taxis go to the suburbs and neighboring settlements, including Kabardino-Balkaria. The most popular routes are: No. 108: "Pyatigorsk - Georgievsk", No. 130: "Pyatigorsk - Vin-Gardens" and No. 112: "Pyatigorsk - Lermontov". Shuttle buses run from the bus station at the railway station to Lermontov - No. 112, Zheleznovodsk - No. 213, Mineralnye Vody - No. 223. City bus No. 1 runs to the resort area and Lake Proval, boarding the bus at the barrier.

Zheleznovodsk: a small bus station is located on the Station Square of the railway station. Opening hours from 06:00 to 17:00. Public transport routes and several intercity flights stop here.

Bus schedule for Mineralnye Vody bus station

Automobile

The nearest highways of federal significance to Kavminvodam are M29 (“Caucasus”, passes through Mineralnye Vody and Inozemtsevo) and A157 (section of the road Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk). The road Lermontov - Cherkessk (A156) is ten kilometers south of the city. You can get from Moscow to Kislovodsk along the Federal Highway M4 "Don" (E115), through Rostov-on-Don to the village of Pavlovskaya in Krasnodar Territory, and then - along the M29 (E50) highway through Mineralnye Vody.

Climate and weather in Caucasian Mineralnye Vody

The climate in the Caucasus Mineralnye Vody region depends on the particular city, because the mountains are able to form unique weather in a relatively small area.

For example, due to the fact that Kislovodsk located higher than other resort towns of the Caucasus Mineralnye Vody region, sunny weather is observed here for about 150 days a year. The climate in Kislovodsk is temperate continental, the city is surrounded by the Caucasus Range, which protects it from cold winds and creates a special mountain climate.

Caucasian mineral waters - unique natural spa located in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, on the territory of the Stavropol Territory. This place has always attracted and attracted vacationers with its beauty, unique historical sites, and a healthy climate. As in pre-revolutionary times, now the Caucasian Mineral Waters do not lose their highest significance.

After all, it is here that the most healing mineral springs flow, which is why this indescribably wondrous land is glorified. Everything is full of many memorable historical sites, and nature literally amazes the imagination with its pristine beauty!

Every year more than 700 thousand people are treated and have a rest at the resorts of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.

Kislovodsk is the main cardiological resort in Russia

The city owes its name to the appearance of mineral water - "Narzan" (from the Turkic "Narsan" - sour water). This miraculous water naturally came out of the bowels of the earth on the territory of the city. As a result, a resort of the highest level quickly grew from Kislovodskaya station. Prominent physicians and doctors of Kislovodsk treated all sorts of diseases with the waters of Narzan, using all sorts of combinations of climatotherapy, balneotherapy and modern medical techniques.

Currently, the main profile of the sanatoriums of Kislovodsk is cardiology. It is believed that Kislovodsk narzan has a beneficial effect on the heart and vascular system, the climate of Kislovodsk is very favorable, and the altitude of 850 m above sea level is well tolerated by cardiological patients.

In addition to the famous medical resort park, wonderful health resorts, mirror pond, the Narzan Gallery also has local attractions: the Kislovodsk Fortress, the Kislovodsk Kurzal, the State Historical and Cultural Museum "Chaliapin's Dacha", the Kislovodsk Memorial Museum-Estate of the artist N. A. Yaroshenko, Mount Koltso - a natural monument and one of the objects of the State Museum-Reserve M Y. Lermontov.

Pyatigorsk is a multi-profile resort in Russia

There are more than 40 springs in Pyatigorsk - almost all types of mineral waters. A successful combination of carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, radon sources and mud of Lake Tambukan, a favorable climate and a wonderful natural landscape predetermined the fate of now the most versatile resort in Russia.

Pyatigorsk is located on the left bank of the Podkumka River, on the slopes of the Goryachaya and Mashuk mountains, at an altitude of about 520-620 m above sea level. Baltic Sea. The name of the city comes from Mount Beshtau, which means "five mountains".

In addition to the variety of health resorts, the proposed medical procedures and methods of improvement, there are also local attractions. Everything around here is connected with the names of prominent political and cultural figures of the country of the 18th - 20th centuries. Here you can see the place of the duel of M.Yu. Lermontov, visit an interesting natural phenomenon- Lake Proval, for the repair of which the protagonist of the novel "The Twelve Chairs" Ostap Bender charged money from unlucky visitors.

It will be interesting to take a walk along Mount Goryachaya, try mineral water, admire the panorama of the Pyatigorye mountains and the mountains of the Central Caucasus from the Aeolian Harp gazebo. On the panorama of the city of Pyatigorsk, you can admire with pleasure from Goryachaya Mountain.

Essentuki - famous healing springs

There are unique salt-alkaline springs "Essentuki-4", "Essentuki-17". You can taste invigorating cold mineral water with pleasure, learn a lot interesting facts about the history of the development of the resort. See with your own eyes the famous mud baths, the historical health resorts of the resort, walk through the shady park where the voices of M. Gorky, S. Rachmaninov and others once sounded.

Zheleznovodsk - a resort at the junction of two mountains

Zheleznovodsk is the smallest, northernmost and very, very green resort. Located in a natural valley between the Beshtau and Zheleznaya mountains. The hot calcium springs brought fame to the resort, the water in which is actively used to treat the gastrointestinal tract, liver and urological diseases. This is a very beautiful place: there is a stunningly picturesque park, the Pushkin Gallery, the palace of the Emir of Bukhara, Ostrovsky's baths, and pump rooms of springs.

Nalchik - a resort of all-Union significance

As a resort area, with its wonderful mild climate and the most useful mineral springs, Nalchik has been known since the second half of the 19th century. The local population already then began to use thermal springs for the treatment of various diseases. The guests of Nalchik at different times were outstanding representatives of Russian art - the composer M.A., Balakirev, F.I. Chaliapin, A.S. Griboyedov, V.A., Gilyarovsky, A.A. Fadeev.

The water here contains hydrogen sulfide and a small amount of minerals. In addition to mineral waters, mud therapy is widely used in the Nalchik resort. Mud is delivered from the bottom of the Tambukan Lake, located right there, on the border of the republic and the Stavropol Territory.

Balneological resort - Goryachiy Klyuch

In Goryachiy Klyuch you can see many noteworthy sights. For example, it will be fascinating to visit the most beautiful Dante Gorge, where a bas-relief of a Renaissance poet is skillfully carved on a rock, to survey the surroundings from the Cockerel rock, to drink water from a stunning Iberian spring, to which legends attribute miraculous properties.

Hot Key is unique natural place, where the healing properties of both Essentuki mineral waters and hydrogen sulfide baths are combined, like the Matsesta resort area in Sochi.

Mineral springs Caucasian mineral waters

The main treasure in the resorts of the Caucasian mineral waters are, of course, magnificent mineral springs.

A whole bunch of amazing mineral springs has been collected in the Caucasus, there are about 300 of them. 14 water deposits are actively used: Kislovodskoye, Beshtaugorskoye, Pyatigorskoye, Zheleznovodskoye, Batalinskoye, Lysogorskoye, Zmeykinskoye, Nagutskoye, Kumagorskoye, Gergievskoye, Kalaborskoye, Kumskoye, Verkhnepodkumskoye.

The water in them varies in content: carbonic, hydrogen sulfide, radon, calcium-sodium, hydrocarbonate-sulfate. With its help, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, genitourinary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems, skin diseases are treated. At resorts, water is used not only for drinking treatment, but also for taking baths, showers, swimming in pools, rinsing, inhalations.

However, before using it, you should definitely talk with a specialist. He will advise and tell you which water from which source it would be better to use, explain the regimen, duration and rules of admission. There are also contraindications, so you need to be extremely careful in these subtle matters.

Mud therapy

Also, a significant healing method is very common in the Caucasian mineral waters - therapeutic mud. Their source is Tambukan Lake. Its reserves are 1.4 tons. The lake was first explored in 1910 by I.A. Orlov. Tambukan mud has a huge content of minerals that have a powerful antibacterial effect.

Climatic conditions

The local climate itself has a significant healing effect. In view of which, a whole direction in medicine was created - climate treatment. The territory of the Caucasian mineral waters is divided into two parts: southern and northern. The region of Kislovodsk with a temperate continental climate belongs to the south. And Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk belong to the northern part with a predominance of the steppe climate. The southern zone is the most favorable in terms of climatic conditions.

In Kislovodsk, there are only 37 days a year without sun, there is almost no wind at all, the air is very clean. Walking through special hiking trails, you feel full breastfeeding the true harmony with nature, improving your mood, improving your breathing!

Location

Caucasian mineral waters, a resort in the very citadel of the North Caucasus, on the Northern slopes of the Main Caucasian Range. Just 90 km from the famous Elbrus and almost the same distance between the Black and Caspian Seas.

This area is also located at approximately the same latitude with the famous resorts of the Cote d'Azur of France and the Italian Adriatic. The resorts of the Caucasian mineral waters are united by small cozy cities like: Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. In size they are very reminiscent of European ones - Karlovy Vary and Baden Baden. All of them are relatively close to each other, forming as a whole, a single array.

How to get there

You can get to any of the cities either by plane, straight to the city of Mineralnye Vody, or by train. Half goes to Mineralnye Vody, part goes further, along the Kislovodsk-Minvody branch to Kislovodsk, bypassing Pyatigorsk.

Caucasian mineral waters have good transport links with almost all regions of Russia. From Moscow, and other cities located at a great distance from the south, it is most convenient, of course, to use an airplane.

The largest airport in the region international class"Mineralnye Vody" is connected by airlines with almost all ends of our vast country. Regular flights to Mineralnye Vody are carried out by Kavminvodyavia and Aeroflot - Russian Airlines. From Moscow, the flight time will be only 1 hour 50 minutes.

Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is a well-known resort area of ​​the Stavropol Territory, which is a unique territory in terms of environmental indicators. The region is located near Elbrus and is famous for its hydro-mineral resources. Carbonic springs, baths, water and mud springs of the Caucasian Mineral Waters gained popularity already at the beginning of the 18th century, when the study of the healing properties of mineral resources began.

Lake "Proval" on Mount Mashuk (Pyatigorsk)

History of the region's development

Peter I was the first who actively became interested in the region, where he sent one of the leading doctors to study the territory. Later, detailed descriptions of the mineral waters and hot springs of Pyatigorsk were made by order of Alexander I. A special commission of doctors confirmed the healing properties of the region's water resources. From that moment on, Caucasian Mineralnye Vody was elevated to the rank of a resort, which quickly became incredibly visited. The balneological resort at first was available only to the nobility and the military. In Soviet times, the territory began to be more actively filled not only with guests from different parts of the USSR, but also with sick people coming from abroad and simply wishing to relax with health benefits. Too active interest in the Mineralnye Vody naturally caused an increase in the number of industrial facilities and the processes of pollution of the territory were launched. In 1992, from B.N. Yeltsin, an initiative was taken to protect the unique area and, according to the decree of the Minvody, they were recognized as an ecologically protected resort. The center of Minvod today is the city of Essentuki. Previously, Pyatigorsk had this status. However, almost all major cities of Minvod are widely known for their exotic landscapes, mountain climate, healing water and mud resources. The uniqueness of the Caucasian Mineral Waters lies in the presence of over 30 types of healing mineral waters on the territory of the resort. More than 130 sources of Minvod are available for visiting. No region in the world has such parameters.

(Photo from air.kg)

In connection with these features of the region, the range of indications for visiting the Minvod is extremely wide. Scientists-researchers of the Research Institute of Balneology in the city of Pyatigorsk have been developing special methods of treatment with the help of mineral waters and mud for decades. Works in Minvody and a plant for bottling medicinal liquids in order to sell it throughout the country and for import abroad. Annually 134 sanatoriums of Minvod receive up to 700 thousand patients. Well-equipped balneotherapeutic orientation puts sanatoriums on a par with the best European spa and treatment facilities.

Features of climate and flora

The mountainous and flat terrain of the Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is especially rich in forests, where hornbeam and oak species dominate. Among the variety of vegetation, fruit trees are well represented, including cherry plums and pears, which ripen very quickly in this region. The climate of the territory is predominantly continental. The low mountain air of Kislovodstvo and surrounding cities is especially useful for the treatment of respiratory problems, as well as a wide range of heart diseases. Particularly good results, according to research by doctors, are observed from the favorable climatic effects on hypertensive patients and those suffering from atherosclerosis. In Essentuki and Zheleznovodsk, fogs and rains are frequent in autumn and winter, and in Kislovodsk, stable warm weather is maintained almost all year round.

Natural Museum of Mineral Waters

Caucasian Mineralnye Vody, without exaggeration, is a natural museum of mineral waters. The deposits of healing waters are diverse and concentrated in a small area, which makes them accessible to visitors.

Narzanskaya gallery. Kislovodsk (Photo from kislovodsk.su)

• Kislovodsk Narzanov deposit The source is located in Kislovodsk and is carbonic. The composition of water in it combines magnesium and calcium components and sulfate-bicarbonate elements. The three most famous types of narzans are mined from this deposit: sulfate, basic and dolomite. The healing effect of water from the deposit occurs both when drinking and through taking bath procedures.
• Essentuki Minvody The waters in this deposit have a saline-alkaline composition: they are rich in sodium, chloride and bicarbonate.
• Pyatigorsk Minvody On the slopes famous mountain Mashuk is the Pyatigorsk deposit. Five types of mineral waters are mined here, including a rare type of low carbonaceous liquid with a complex ionic composition.
• Beshtaugorsk deposit of radon waters Not far from Pyatigorsk, on the slope of Beshtau, a rare type of low-mineralized cold waters with healing properties is mined. The radon components of the water make it possible to use it only for balneological purposes.
• Nagut mineral carbonic waters The Nagut deposit is famous for its carbonic sources. The extracted waters are poured into containers and distributed in more than 10 varieties throughout Russia and abroad.
• Zheleznovodsk mineral waters The deposit was discovered on Mount Zheleznaya. The waters here are predominantly low-mineralized with a high content of calcium, sodium, sulfates and bicarbonates.
• Batalinsky springs The mineral waters of the Batalinsky deposit are of the bitter-salty type and have high level mineralization. Source resources are used for laxative purposes.
• Lysogorsk waters The deposit is rich in various types of mineral waters, including boric types, thermal siliceous varieties.
• Zmeykinsky mineral waters The springs are known for their high content of silicic acid. Water from this deposit is especially well exported and has high healing properties.
• Kumagor spring There are 8 mineral springs on the territory of the deposit, which are mainly used in balneology.
• Georgievsky mineral waters The deposit is known for its high content of iodine and bromine in the structure of produced waters.

Tambukan lake

The most famous mud source of the region is Lake Tambukan. With a small area of ​​​​the object, it produces impressive volumes of therapeutic mud. The unique composition of the mud structures of the salt lake includes a large amount of mineral components, sulfides, magnesium ions, chlorine, and potassium. Iron sulfide is especially useful as part of the therapeutic mud of the lake. Good bactericidal properties of Tambukan mud make it possible to make dressings on its basis for applying to wounds.

Lake Tambukan (Photo from www.na-kmv.ru)

Treatment at the Caucasian Mineral Waters

Each region of the Minvod specializes in the treatment of certain diseases. This is determined by the natural diversity of the region. Essentuki focuses on diseases of the digestive system and immune diseases. Patients with metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus are successfully treated here, and they also undergo postoperative recovery. In Pyatigorsk, they treat mainly nervous diseases, skin problems and endocrine disorders. Heart diseases and blood diseases are the profile of institutions in Kislovodsk. Also in this area they deal with neuroses and respiratory problems. They go to Zheleznovodsk to eliminate digestive diseases and kidney problems. Doctors of the region have serious experience in the treatment of urolithiasis. It is also recommended to come to Minvody for preventive purposes. The healing effect is achieved not only by taking mineral waters, therapeutic baths and mud procedures, but also simply by staying in an ecologically clean area with amazing climatic features and amazingly beautiful landscapes.

Caucasus. How much of this word! majestic mountains, healing waters, colorful nature and such friendly people.

Having visited the Caucasus once, you forever leave a piece of your soul there.

My love for the Caucasus began as a light holiday romance, but grew into a real quivering feeling.

WHAT IS KMV?

Caucasian Mineralnye Vody (or KMV for short) is the name of an area in Stavropol Territory, which included such cities as Mineralnye Vody, Pyatigorsk, Zheleznovodsk, Essentuki, Kislovodsk.

HOW TO GET TO, HOW TO GET TO THE TOWN?

The nearest airport to KMV is located in Mineralnye Vody.

Despite its name, Mineralnye Vody does not have its own sources of mineral water, so vacationers do not stay long in the city.

There are several ways to get to the Resort Towns from the airport. But first you need to take a taxi or a fixed-route taxi No. 10 or No. 11 to get to the railway station of Mineralnye Vody.

THE CITIES OF ESSENTUKI, PYATIGORSK, KISLOVODSK can be reached by train. This is very comfortable view transport for KMV, because the route is laid through large resort towns. There are enough seats in the carriages, the fare is not expensive, and the trains run frequently.

The city of ZHELEZNOVODSK train passes by. Can be reached by train to Beshtau station and then by taxi (about 100 rubles) to get to Zheleznovodsk. Or take a train to Pyatigorsk and then transfer to a fixed-route taxi No. 213.

You can use the services of fixed-route taxis.

From the Aeroport stop, route No. 11 to the Oktyabr Cinema stop (Mineralnye Vody), where you need to transfer to minibus No. 107 (to the stop of the Zheleznovodsk railway station)

From the railway station, go to the stop House of Trade, take route No. 133, get to the stop 11 km, where transfer to minibus No. 107 (to the stop Zheleznovodsk railway station)

From the Airport, get to the railway station of Mineralnye Vody (buses No. 10,11), take the train to the station of Pyatigorsk and then take the minibus No. 213 to the railway station of Zheleznovodsk.

The most convenient way to get to Zheleznovodsk is by taxi. For example, in the airport building there is a reception of several taxi companies that will deliver you directly to the doors of the sanatorium for 200-300 rubles. At the same time, you will be given a business card with an individual number, which will give you a discount on the return trip.

MANY, MANY TOWNS, BUT WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Each city of the Caucasian mineral waters is unique, has its own spirit, atmosphere, climate. Yes, yes, the climate in the cities is completely different.

I propose to make a mini-tour of each of the cities.

************************* ZHELEZNOVODSK ************************** *

The city, which is called Caucasian Switzerland. And this name is quite justified. In Zheleznovodsk unique nature: mountains immersed in the greenery of trees, aromas of herbs and flowers hover in the air, songs of birds are heard.

The city is divided into two parts: a residential town and a resort part. The residential town is located on a flatter area, consists of multi-storey buildings and the private sector. There are shops, a city park (albeit abandoned), a market, a mineral pump-room "Western" (near the sanatorium "Dubrava").

The resort part is located in a mountainous and mountainous area. Some of the sanatoriums are located directly on Mount Zheleznaya.

In the Kurortny part of Zheleznovodsk there are three open sources of mineral water, which are available to every vacationer who wants to drink water.

Sources Slavyanovsky, Smirnovsky and Lermontovsky.

In the Kurortny part there is a medical park located on Zheleznaya mountain (853 m above sea level) and several health paths (along Zheleznaya mountain, near Razvalka mountain).

Zheleznovodsk, despite the fact that it is the smallest resort city of the KMV, is rich in sanatoriums (of various comfort and sizes).

Sanatoriums are multidisciplinary, but the main profile is diseases of the digestive tract and the gastrointestinal tract.

Indications for treatment in Zheleznovodsk:

diseases of the digestive system:
Reflux esophagitis. Chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency, with preserved and increased secretion. Gastroduodenitis. Peptic ulcer of the stomach and 12-humus intestine in the phase of remission or fading exacerbation. Diseases of the operated stomach (after surgery for gastric ulcer and 12-humus intestine). Chronic colitis and enterocolitis. Residual effects of viral hepatitis in the inactive phase. Chronic hepatitis of various etiologies in the inactive phase. Chronic cholecystitis and cholangitis of various etiologies. Dyskinesia of the biliary tract and gallbladder. Cholelithiasis without attacks of hepatic colic. Chronic pancreatitis. Adhesive disease of the abdominal organs

endocrinology:
Diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent and insulin-independent), its complications are polyneuropathy and angiopathy. Alimentary obesity

urology:
Chronic pyelonephritis in remission, residual effects of acute pyelonephritis (not earlier than 3 months after the acute process was stopped). Chronic cystitis (non-tuberculous), trigonitis. Chronic prostatitis (nontuberculous vesiculitis without stricture and without residual urine). Infertility of the established nest. Chronic orepididemitis (nontuberculous). Sexual disorders in men. Urolithiasis without stones requiring surgical treatment.

gynecology:
Chronic inflammation of the uterine appendages during remission, but not earlier than 2 months after the last exacerbation. Chronic parametritis during remission, not earlier than 6 weeks after the end of the acute process of stabilization of palpation-determined signs of infiltration, without an increase in body temperature, ESR, and the number of leukocytes. Pelvic peritoxic adhesions. Incorrect position of the uterus. Infantilism (genital). Hypoplasia of the uterus. Ovarian dysfunction, as a result of the transferred inflammatory process with insufficiency of both phases of the cycle. Infertility caused by obstruction of the fallopian tubes, due to an inflammatory process with depletion of the hormonal function of the ovaries or insufficiency of both phases of the cycle.

Cons of Zheleznovodsk:

Transport remoteness from other CMS cities. The easiest way is to take a minibus to Pyatigorsk, and then to other cities.

It is extremely difficult to take a fixed-route taxi to Essentuki (rarely goes, seats distributed before the bus arrives at the stop).

Poor street lighting.

A small number of entertainment places, catering establishments, shops.

Mountainous terrain is not for everyone. Lots of climbs, lots of steps.

Humidity is high in Zheleznovodsk in summer, which causes a lot of mosquitoes and midges.

The climate in the city is unpredictable. For example, in the spring, after the heat, snow may fall, and the next morning it will melt and the twenty-degree heat will come again.

Zheleznovodsk captivated me with its nature, being there, it seems that you got into the illustrations of some good old fairy tale. The resort town is very cozy, but not suitable for people with mobility problems.

The next city is Pyatigorsk, you can get to it from Zheleznovodsk by minibus No. 113 (to the final stop "Upper Market", Pyatigorsk).

From the Upper Market in just 7-10 minutes of a leisurely walk along Krainy Street to the main pedestrian street of Pyatigorsk - Kirov Avenue.

Or at the stop "Railway Station" in Zheleznovodsk, you can take a fixed-route taxi No. 213 and get to railway station Pyatigorsk, where in 5 minutes you can be at the end Kirov Avenue.

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Most Big City Caucasian mineral waters. The resort area is located on the slope of Mount Mashuk, near the well-known, thanks to the movie "12 chairs", Proval.

The waters of Pyatigorsk are quite peculiar and require getting used to.

There are several types of mineral water: Hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide, hydrochloric-alkaline waters.

There are 2 drinking galleries, and about a dozen pump rooms.

In the Academic Gallery carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide water from well No. 16 is released.

In the Central Drinking Gallery, in 3 of its pavilions, carbonic water of the Krasnoarmeisky new spring, carbonic acid-hydrogen sulfide water of the Lermontov spring No. 2 and mineral water of the Yessentuki type of springs No. 17 and 30 were removed.

In addition to 2 drinking galleries, the resort has pump rooms:

Lermontovsky- near the sanatorium "Lenin rocks", where carbonic waters are released - well No. 19 (hot narzan) and well No. 35 (Essentuki type No. 4);

pump room source number 7 them. Pavlova And pump room No. 4- warm narzan;

pump-room of spring No. 24- on the territory of the sanatorium "Pyatigorye";

pump room of the Lermontov spring No. 2(Park "Flower Garden");

pump-room of the source No. 20 named after Volodkevich And source number 1(near the sanatorium "Tarkhany");

pump room of the source No. 14 at the Pushkin baths.

Also at the Pyatigorsk resort are used water type Essentuki No. 17 (wells No. 14, 17, 30), Essentuki No. 4 (well No. 35) and carbon dioxide-hydrogen sulfide water from well No. 20 (source named after Volodkevich).

Indications for treatment in Pyatigorsk:

peripheral vascular disease:
Obliterating atherosclerosis of the vessels of the extremities without ulcers, gangrene, including after reconstructive operations on peripheral vessels (6-8 weeks after the operation). Obliterating endarteritis with circulatory disorders of the lower extremities I and II st. during a period of persistent remission. Chronic venous insufficiency due to varicose veins. Residual effects after phlebitis, thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities (not earlier than 2-4 months).

diseases of the nervous system:
Osteochondrosis of the spine with reflex and radicular syndromes, conditions after removal of a herniated disc, plexitis, polyneuritis, neuritis of the facial, trigeminal nerves, lesions of individual nerves of the extremities, neurofibromyositis without an exacerbation phase. Diseases of the autonomic nervous system: autonomic polyneuritis, solaritis, sympathoganglionitis at the end of the acute period. Nerve injuries - injuries of roots, plexuses, nerve trunks that do not require surgical intervention. Diseases and consequences of trauma of the central nervous system: residual effects after suffering encephalitis, arachnoiditis, encephalomyelitis at the end of the acute period (not earlier than 3 months after the disease). Cerebrovascular diseases: a consequence of cerebrovascular accident in the recovery period after 4-6 months

gynecological diseases:
Chronic salpingitis, osphoritis 2 months after exacerbation. Chronic metritis, endometritis 4 weeks after exacerbation. Chronic parametritis 4-6 weeks after the end of the acute period. Pelvic adhesions of the peritoneum. Infiltrate after surgical interventions for diseases of the uterus, tubes, ovaries at the end of the acute period 6-8 weeks after the operation. Incorrect position of the uterus: fixed or subfixed retroflexion, retroversion after an inflammatory process of the female genital organs or due to pelvic adhesions of the peritoneum. Ovarian dysfunction infantilism or uterine hypoplasia, including in combination with a chronic inflammatory process of the female genital organs. Infertility resulting from inflammatory diseases, climacteric syndrome.

diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
Arthritis and polyarthritis of non-tuberculous origin: rheumatoid arthritis in the inactive phase with minimal and moderate activity of the process, infectious polyarthritis of a certain etiology with activity of the process not higher than II degree, deforming osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, spondylosis, spondylarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis with activity of the process not higher than II degree without visceritis . Consequences of fractures of the bones of the trunk and limbs with delayed consolidation; chronic synovitis, bursitis of various localizations, tendovaginitis, myositis, fibromyositis, myalgia, epicondylitis, styloiditis; hematogenous osteomyelitis (except for tuberculosis), which does not require surgical intervention. The direction of patients with the listed diseases is possible on condition of independent movement and service.
skin diseases:
Psoriasis in a stationary regressive form. Neurodermatitis - limited and diffuse, chronic stage. Eczema, true and seborrheic in the chronic stage. Scleroderma: plaque limited and widespread, inactive stage, systemic with damage to the musculoskeletal system of the inactive stage in the period between courses of drug therapy. Lichen planus is a limited and common form of the chronic stage.

diseases of the ear, throat, nose:
Chronic pharyngitis (subatrophic, atrophic, hypertrophic without exacerbation (during the summer months). Chronic tonsillitis, uncomplicated, compensated, often aggravated. Chronic laryngitis - subatrophic, atrophic. Chronic hypertrophic, atrophic, subatrophic rhinitis. Chronic sinusitis and condition after surgery of the paranasal sinuses in the absence of complications (not earlier than after 2 months) Chronic inflammatory processes in the middle ear and auditory tube in remission stages Otosclerosis, condition after surgery.

urological diseases:
Chronic prostatitis, chronic vesiculitis (nontuberculous) in remission with no urethral structure and no residual urine. Chronic non-tuberculous cystitis. Urolithiasis, including complicated by pyelonephritis and cystitis. Chronic pyelonephritis in remission, latent form of pyelonephritis. Secondary pyelonephritis without impaired nitrogen excretion of the kidneys and without severe hypertension. Residual effects of acute pyelonephritis not earlier than 3 months after the relief of the acute process.

other diseases:
Obesity primary, alimentary-constitutional, 1 - III Art. without signs of circulatory decompensation. diathesis; phosphaturic, uraturia, oxaluria with various clinical manifestations. Thyrotoxicosis of primary and secondary origin, mild. Mild hypothyroidism with obesity, dystrophic changes in the joints and spine.

Pyatigorsk has a large number of shops, shopping centers, cinemas, the famous operetta theater, the Lira clothing market (where you can buy high-quality knitwear, shoes, bed linen, curtains, etc.) and a fur market.

Life is in full swing in the city center, there is a pedestrian street where you can enjoy delicious Pyatigorsk ice cream. This is a gathering place for young people. There is always music and often live performance.

It should be noted that there are many educational institutions in Pyatigorsk, a whole student campus, so the city gives the impression of a city of youth.

There are many sights in Pyatigorsk: Proval Lake, Mashuk, where a duel took place in which the poet M.Yu. was killed. Lermontov, there are many Lermontov places here: a house-museum, the Lermontov Gallery, a monument "place of a duel" and many others.

Architecture lovers will find something to do while walking around the central part of Pyatigorsk.

Cons of Pyatigorsk:

• Big city. Of course, this fact can be perceived as both a positive and a negative aspect for the rest. I, as a resident of a metropolis, still want to be outdoors during recreation, so for me Big city- this is a minus.
• The resort area is located on a hill and you have to go down to the city to the mineral pump rooms.
• A kind of traffic that needs getting used to. For example, in the center a car can be parked right on the roadway, and cars can drive right along the tram lines.
• It is very hot in Pyatigorsk in summer, but comfortable in spring and winter.

Pyatigorsk is a city of contradictions. Busy and trendy in the center, but the further you go from the central streets, the more you realize that the main part of the city is completely different. In fact, this is a village in the city, because. most of the city consists of private houses with land plots.

The city of youth, students who, having received a diploma, tend to leave their native places due to lack of work. All this leaves an imprint on the city.

I like to come to Pyatigorsk for a day to walk along its streets, enjoy ice cream and plunge into the hustle and bustle.

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Perhaps this is the most famous resort city of the Caucasian mineral waters, which has found fame for itself thanks to its waters.

There is hardly a single resident former USSR who has not heard about "Essentuki four".

The city, thanks to the private sector, looks big enough. For vacationers there is a resort park, near which sanatoriums are located.

But you need to know that there are two resort areas in Essentuki: one is near the resort park itself, ancient mineral water sources and Theater Square.

The other is located behind the Pobeda park and local residents It is simply called "Victoria" (after the name of the sanatorium of the same name).

The sights of Essentuki include a mud bath, ancient pump rooms of mineral water, churches and monasteries located near the city.

Available shopping centers, boutiques, concert hall, various cafes and restaurants. Vacationers like to go to the local market to buy fresh vegetables and fruits.

Essentuki is perhaps the flattest city of the CMS, so it is ideal for people who have problems with the musculoskeletal system or problems with movement.

Rest in Essentuki is unhurried, vacationers make matsion resort park sitting on benches in shady alleys.

The city itself plunges into an atmosphere of relaxation and peace.

But the main advantage of the resort are mineral waters. The city has both old pump rooms and modern ones. For example, near the sanatorium "Victoria" there is a drinking gallery, which is striking in its scope.

Indications for treatment in Essentuki:

Diseases of the digestive system:
Chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency, with preserved and increased secretion. Gastroduodenitis. Peptic ulcer of the stomach and 12-humus intestine in the phase of remission or fading exacerbation. Diseases of the operated stomach (after surgery for gastric ulcer and 12-humus intestine). Chronic colitis and enterocolitis. Residual effects of viral hepatitis in the inactive phase. Chronic hepatitis of various etiologies in the inactive phase. Chronic cholecystitis and cholangitis of various etiologies. Dyskinesia of the biliary tract and gallbladder. Cholelithiasis without attacks of hepatic colic. Chronic pancreatitis. Adhesive disease of the abdominal organs.

Endocrinology:
Alimentary obesity. Diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent and insulin-independent), its complications are polyneuropathy and angiopathy.

Urology:
Chronic pyelonephritis in remission, residual effects of acute pyelonephritis (not earlier than 3 months after the acute process was stopped). Chronic cystitis (non-tuberculous), trigonitis. Chronic prostatitis (nontuberculous vesiculitis without stricture and without residual urine). Infertility of the established nest. Chronic orepididemitis (nontuberculous). Sexual disorders in men. Urolithiasis without stones requiring surgical treatment

Gynecology:
Chronic inflammation of the uterine appendages during remission, but not earlier than 2 months after the last exacerbation. Chronic parametritis during remission, not earlier than 6 weeks after the end of the acute process of stabilization of palpation-determined signs of infiltrate, without an increase in body temperature, ESR, and the number of leukocytes. Pelvic peritoxic adhesions. Incorrect position of the uterus. Infantilism (genital). Hypoplasia of the uterus. Ovarian dysfunction, as a result of the transferred inflammatory process with insufficiency of both phases of the cycle. Infertility caused by obstruction of the fallopian tubes, due to an inflammatory process with depletion of the hormonal function of the ovaries or insufficiency of both phases of the cycle.

Pulmonology:
Chronic nonspecific bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis of toxic and dust etiology in remission, with pulmonary heart failure not more than stage 1-B. Chronic pneumonia in remission without attacks of bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, accompanied by copious sputum, without hemoptysis, with cardiopulmonary insufficiency not higher than stage 1-11. Residual effects after acute pleuropneumonia, dry and exudative pleurisy. Bronchial asthma is atopic and infectious-allergic mild to moderate with rare attacks, without hormone dependence. Chronic asthmatoid bronchitis without pronounced symptoms of pulmonary heart failure, i.e. no more than 1-B stage. Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, initrosis, biryliosis, etc.) with a generally satisfactory condition and pulmonary heart failure of no more than stage 1-B. Bronchiectasis in the stage of persistent remission without abundant purulent sputum, with pulmonary heart failure of not more than stage 1-B, in the absence of amyloidosis of organs and hemoptysis

Diseases of the ENT organs:
Chronic rhinitis (vasomotor). Chronic adenoiditis. Chronic sinusitis. Chronic pharyngitis. Chronic tonsillitis. Chronic laryngitis hypertrophic and atrophic. Chronic catarrhal and purulent otitis media. Chronic eustachitis. Chronic labyrinthitis. Acoustic neuritis

Dermatology:
Red acne. Acne vulgaris (spherical, conglobate, necrotic, drug-induced) acne. Psoriasis. Eczema (acute, chronic). Neurodermatitis. Atonic dermatitis in children. Hives. Dermatitis. Mycosis. Lipoid necrobiosis. Erythematosis. Scleroderma focal. Acne-Keloid. Acrodermatitis sclerosus. Anetodermia erythematous Jadasson. Hyperkeratosis. Darya disease. Demodicosis. Duhring's dermatitis. Zayed. Itching. Ichthyosis. Skin candidiasis. Keratoderma of the palms and milking. Red granulation, nose. Paronychia. Perioral dermatitis. Pyoderma. Seborrhea. Sjogrena syndrome. Nodularity is periarticular. Folliculitis (atrophic, occipital region). Varicose leg ulcer

Nervous diseases:
Spondylosis and related conditions. Neurological manifestations and syndromes of osteochondrosis of the spine: cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral. Diseases of the peripheral nervous system, facial nerve and diseases of the nerve roots and lesions of the vascular system. Diseases of the central nervous system at the end of the acute period (meningo-encephalitis, arachnoiditis, encephalomyelitis, diencephalitis). Consequences of transferred neuroinfections in the form of asthenoneurotic and moderate hypertensive syndromes. Consequences of a traumatic brain injury, including traumatic encephalopathy (non-convulsive form). Consequences of an acute cerebrovascular accident. Vascular diseases of the nervous system, including various forms of migraine, Raynaud's disease, obliterating endarteritis, atherosclerotic plexuses (neuritis, plexitis, polyneuropathy), including trigeminal neuralgia, neuritis. Neuroses, neurosis-like states, various neurological syndromes; character accentuations, pathocharacterological personality changes. Psychosomatic diseases (peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma), diseases of the digestive tract, obesity, sexual disorders

Cons Essentukov:

• Limited space for the movement of vacationers. Most of the city is private sector. For vacationers, a resort area has been allocated, for which, in general, there is no point in going out.
• There are no mountains in the city, which distinguishes it from other resort towns. But a gorgeous view of Elbrus and from some points of the city on Beshtau opens up.

For me, there is no better water than Essentuki-4. Because of the water, you can close your eyes to the shortcomings of the city, due to the lack of a large number of attractions or space for long walks.

Essentuki have an excellent location relative to their fellow resort towns, stretching between Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk along an iron line.

And finally from Essentuki we go to the most sunny city KMV - Kislovodsk.

We will go on an already proven train. Travel time is about 30 minutes.

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I repeat that this is the sunniest and most mountainous city of the Caucasian mineral waters.

stands at an altitude of 600 to 1200 meters above sea level

The city is surrounded by mountains, so it has a special microclimate. There are a lot of sunny, clear days, while in the city there is no suffocating heat and such humidity as in Zheleznovodsk.

In Kislovodsk, a large man-made park has been laid, they say that even the largest in Europe.

Each tree was planted by hand. But walking through the park, it's hard to believe, because it's even scary to imagine how much time and effort it took to plant such a vast territory.

But we must pay tribute to those who worked on landscaping, the park turned out great.

It is so pleasant to walk along shady thuja alleys, to sit under a majestic pine tree. Admire the Valley of Roses or count the steps from the bridge "Lady's Caprice" to the top of the mountain.

In Kislovodsk there is a huge number of sanatoriums and boarding houses, perhaps a great merit in this, that the city is the birthplace of the water of the narts (heroes) - narzan.

Like Essentuki, Narzans are known to many. In every supermarket you can see a green bottle with this name.

But I think that few people know that there are several types of narzans. They are even divided into groups.

1 group. General narzan.

2 group. Dolmit Narzan.

3rd group. Sulfate narzan

In Kislovodsk, the Narzan Gallery operates, where everyone can taste several types of narzan. Moreover, each narzan has its own healing properties.

Unlike its counterparts, Kislovodsk is famous for treating people with problems with the cardiovascular system.

And thanks to its climate, athletes from all over the country undergo rehabilitation and train here.

Indications for treatment in Kislovodsk:

diseases of the cardiovascular system:
Coronary heart disease, stage I-II hypertension, cardiopathy, rheumatism, inactive phase, condition after prosthetic heart valves (after 3-4 months), condition after aorto-coronary bypass surgery, myocarditis, obliterating atherosclerosis of the vessels of the extremities without ulcers, obliterating with impaired circulation, chronic venous insufficiency due to varicose veins, residual effects due to varicose veins, residual effects after phlebitis, thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities (not earlier than 2-4 months), post-thrombectomy syndrome.

gynecological diseases:
Chronic salpingitis, sophoritis, endometritis, parametritis, pelvic adhesions of the peritoneum, ovarian dysfunction, infertility resulting from inflammatory diseases, menopausal syndrome.

urological diseases:
Chronic prostatitis, chronic cystitis, nontuberculous nature, impotence.

respiratory diseases:
Chronic nonspecific lung diseases, bronchial asthma.

diseases of the nervous system:
Cerebrovascular diseases: consequences of cerebrovascular accident (after 4-6). Diseases of the peripheral nervous system: osteochondrosis of the spine with radicular syndrome, condition after removal of a herniated disc, polyneuritis, neuritis. Diseases of the autonomic nervous system: polyneuritis, solaritis, sympathoganglionitis after the acute period

diseases of the digestive system:
Chronic gastritis, gastroduodenitis without an exacerbation phase, duodenal ulcer in remission or fading exacerbation without a tendency to bleeding and penetration, chronic colitis, enterocolitis, chronic hepatitis, pancreatitis, of various etiologies without a tendency to frequent exacerbations in the remission phase.
diseases of the ear, throat, nose: Chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis

Cons of Kislovodsk:

• Kislovodsk is a big city, and therefore, the rest is accompanied by noise, car exhausts, crowds of people.
• Kislovodsk is the most "remote" city of the CMS. The journey to Pyatigorsk takes about an hour by train.

• Not everyone will like the steep climbs to the Upper Medical Park.

A pleasant resort atmosphere reigns in Kislovodsk. The city is conducive to unhurried walks along the Olkhovka River, with visits to shops and cafes where you can taste the legendary local pastries.

It will also satisfy those who love outdoor activities - there are excellent running tracks in the Upper Park. In addition to running, you can rent a bike or just take a walk to the tops of the mountains.

HOW TO CHOOSE A CITY FOR HEALTH AND RECREATION?

I advise you to first decide on the profile of treatment. It is from this that the choice of the resort city will largely depend.

I also recommend getting acquainted with the relief of the city. So, for example, Zheleznovodsk is beautiful in its nature, but having difficulties with movement, rest will not bring joy. Once, while relaxing in Zheleznovodsk, I managed to twist my leg and everything became a torment for me: to get to the water in the park (4 km), to get to the medical building in the sanatorium (it’s a few hundred steps), even the distance to the dining room seemed like an endless route. Fortunately, my leg healed quickly and I started running again, but this experience was enough to understand that only physically strong people can rest in Zheleznovodsk.

****************Tricks, INSTRUCTIONS, WISHES***************

Having chosen any of the cities of the Caucasian mineral waters for recreation, do not be lazy and go to the rest. To do this, it is not necessary to buy excursions, it is enough to buy a ticket for an electric train or minibus. The trip will cost 300-400 rubles round trip, but you will definitely know which city is closer to you in spirit, waters, natural conditions.

Download the 2GIS map and walks around the cities will become easier.

Always carry a couple of plastic cups with you so you can taste the waters of the places you visit. It should be remembered that water is a medicine and you need to drink it carefully. If you are concerned, it is best to consult your doctor.

Be sure to bring comfortable shoes. Even if you choose passive recreation, you still have to walk to the pump rooms.

Mineral water has side effects. So, Essentuki cause swelling and many in the morning cannot fit into shoes. And the waters of Zheleznovodsk have a diuretic effect.

MARKET "LIRA"

To visit the Lira market, you need to allocate half a day, and preferably the first half of the day.

Market hours:

May - September: 5:00 - 17:00

October - April: 6:00 - 16:00

3rd Wednesday - sanitary day!

Be sure to take a notepad to the market or take notes on your phone. In which row and what did you see, because it is very easy to get confused in the rows.

The market has its own website where you can download the map of the market.

You can get to the market by public transport:

From Zheleznovodsk there are direct fixed-route taxis No. 134, 115

From Pyatigorsk from the Upper Market by shuttle bus No. 21A and No. 11

*************************WHAT TO BRING WITH CMS?*************************

Traditionally, gifts are brought from the Caucasus spices, herbal teas.

But it is better to bring teas from excursions (Dombay, Elbrus).

They are brought from the Caucasus and knitted things.

There are two good departments in Zheleznovodsk: near the mud bath at the entrance to the Medical Park, and on Lermontov Street (near the Palace of the Emir of Bukhara).

In Essentuki near the new pump room.

In Kislovodsk, near Prospekt Mira, a spontaneous market is being organized.

In the market "Lira" you can buy high-quality knitwear.

You can also bring a good fur coat from your vacation, which will be two to three times cheaper than in stores in Russia. To do this, you can go to the fur (fur coat) market or go shopping or go to the factories, where free tours are organized.

You can also bring wine, knives, honey, paintings and traditional magnets.

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Friends often ask me, knowing my love for CMS: what city is the best?

And I usually answer:

“Now, if there was an electric train in Zheleznovodsk, and the city was located on the site of Kislovodsk, with the same number of sunny days, while the Essentuki Four flowed in it, and there was a broadway, like in Pyatigorsk, where you can listen to local musicians and enjoy ice cream This city would be the best the best city KMV."

Each resort city is unique, we will not repeat. Has its advantages and disadvantages.

All the disadvantages described by me, of course, are subjective. Whatever city you find yourself in, it deserves to be called a mineral resort.