Mineral water- a small city in the Stavropol Territory, located in the valley of the Kuma River, 172 kilometers from regional center. The area of ​​the settlement is 51.5 square kilometers.

General data and historical facts

In 1875, the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway. In 1878, a workers' settlement was founded at the Sultanovskaya station.

In 1921, the station and the nearest settlement were transformed into the city of Mineralny Vody. After 4 years, the Mineralovodsky district was formed.

In 1925, an airport was built near the village.

In the 1930s, the Zmeyka stone crushing plant and the Beshtaunit mine operated in the village, which were engaged in the processing and extraction of non-metallic materials.

During the years of the Great Patriotic War 18 thousand inhabitants of Mineralnye Vody went to war against the German invaders. More than 7 thousand people did not return from the battlefields. At this time, many industrial enterprises produced products for military needs.

From August 1942 to January 1943 the city was under the occupation of German troops. During the occupation, the Nazis killed and buried more than 10 thousand civilians in the area.

In the postwar years, the construction of residential buildings and hotels began to actively develop in Mineralnye Vody.

In 1956, the settlement received the status of a city of regional subordination. By this time the city had become popular medical resort place for recreation and recreation.

In the summer of 1964, by decision of the government of the country, the registration of citizens in Mineralnye Vody and other resort towns was limited.

In 1991, Shamil Basayev hijacked a passenger plane en route from Mineralnye Vody to Yekaterinburg. The terrorist ordered the pilots to fly to the Turkish capital Ankara.

In 1994, terrorists organized a new attack. Bandits seized an intercity bus, in which 36 people became hostages. As a result of the special operation to free the hostages, 4 people died.

In March 2001, an explosive device went off at the entrance to the city market, killing 26 people.

Industrial enterprises: Mineralovodsky bakery, publishing house "Kavkazskaya Zdravnitsa", production "Stavroplast", enterprise for the production and bottling of water "Don", enterprises "Stavropolsnab", branch of OJSC "Irkutsk plant of prefabricated reinforced concrete".

The telephone code of Mineralnye Vody is 87922. The postal code is 357000.

Climate and weather

Mountain-forest climate prevails in Mineralnye Vody. Winters are warm and short. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of -2.5 degrees.

Summer is long and very warm. average temperature July is +22.7 degrees. The average annual rainfall is 525 mm.

The total population of Mineralnye Vody for 2018-2019

Population data obtained from the State Statistics Service. Graph of changes in the number of citizens over the past 10 years.

The total number of inhabitants for 2018 is 74.8 thousand people.

The data from the graph shows a constant decrease in the population from 89,017 people in 2007 to 74,758 people in 2018.

The following nationalities live in the city: Russians - 82.6%, Armenians - 8.7%, Ukrainians - 1.3%, Greeks - 1.1%.

As of January 2018, in terms of the number of residents, Mineralnye Vody occupied 221 places out of 1113 cities of the Russian Federation.

Attractions

1.Cathedral of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin- Orthodox church was built in 1997. The cathedral complex includes a church, administrative buildings, a church wall with holy gates.

2.Church of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God- the five-domed temple was built in the village of Novotersky in 2008.

3.Memorial "Fire of Eternal Glory"- the memorial complex was opened on the square "30 years of Victory" in 1976.

Transport

In the Western part of Mineralnye Vody there is an international airport of the same name, from which flights are operated to Moscow, Surgut, Yekaterinburg, Baku, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, ​​Tashkent, Dushanbe.

In Mineralnye Vody there are several railway stations connecting the city with Georgievsky,

The excursion route passes through the main attractions of three cities - resorts: Mineralnye Vody (sightseeing tour) - Pyatigorsk (Tsvetnik park, Lermontov's duel site, Proval) - Essentuki (sightseeing tour).

• The tourist route begins with a tour of the main attractions of the city of Mineralnye Vody. During sightseeing tour special attention will be paid to the building of the railway station, the Church of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God and the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, a stop will be made at the sculpture of an eagle, which for several years has become the main symbol of all cities of the CMS.
• The next city to visit is Pyatigorsk. There are many attractions in this resort. Making a sightseeing tour of the Flower garden, you can see a lot architectural monuments, sculptures, gazebos, enjoy the unique microclimate of the park area. The next object is the place where he was killed, hot summer night, Russian poet M.Yu. Lermontov. Then a tourist route leads to the Failure - the most mysterious natural object KMV. Here you can see an unusually colored lake located at the bottom of Mount Mashuk.
• The final city on excursion route is the resort of Essentuki. During the sightseeing tour, you will have the opportunity to walk around the Medical Park, see ancient buildings, unusual sculptures and monuments, and cultural objects.

The excursion route is designed for 6 hours 30 minutes. The approximate cost of a guided tour is 950 rubles.

History of Mineralnye Vody

The history of the city of Mineralnye Vody goes back to the 19th century, it was during this period that the construction of the Rostov - Vladikavkaz railway was completed, which at that time became and remains to this day the main transport hub of the CMS and all North Caucasus. Long-awaited...

Climate in Mineralnye Vody

Climate in the city of Mineralnye Vody it is moderately continental, which is affected by the close proximity of the Main Caucasian Range. Throughout the city there is low humidity, dry and sunny weather.

Another climatic feature of the climate of Mineralnye Vody is windy weather, which prevails mainly in the winter and spring months. The prevailing wind has a western and eastern direction, sometimes accompanied by strong gusts up to 12 - 15 m/s.

The dry temperate continental climate, which has its own special features, forms in Mineralnye Vody hot, dry weather in summer and little snow with frequent thaws in winter.

Mineralnye Vody: entertainment and active recreation

The resort town of Mineralnye Vody is famous for one mineral spring, which received the name - Novoterskaya healing. Narzan originates at the foot of Mount Zmeyka at a depth of 1400 meters. Water has hydrocarbonate-sulfate, calcium-sodium properties and is considered one of the most useful.

Novoterskaya healing mineral water is widely used in medical and preventive institutions of the city in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, digestive organs, liver, urinary system, early stage diabetes, obesity, pancreas, nervous system.

The city of Mineralnye Vody has all the conditions to organize your leisure time in an interesting and entertaining way. On the slopes of Mount Snake, lovers extreme look sports activities, hang gliding, mountain biking or hiking hiking trails to the very top of the mountain.

Those who like to learn everything new and interesting can visit numerous sights concentrated both within the city and beyond.

Mineralnye Vody have a well-established both internally and externally transport connection. Minibuses and regular buses run throughout the city, connecting even the most remote areas of the city. From the airport and the railway station, special routes have been laid that take passengers to the city center.

The most convenient and fastest form of transportation around the city and its environs is considered to be a taxi. There are several companies providing private transportation services in the city, which operate around the clock.

In the city of Mineralnye Vody, suburban transport links are well established. Electric trains run from the railway station, delivering passengers to the nearest resort towns.

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 has inspired more than one generation of writers and poets: the majestic foothills of Elbrus, the winding channels of mountain rivers that carry their waters among fragrant valleys, azure waterfalls, vast expanses of the steppe generously endowed with the sun ... All this has 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. Every year, for the needs of sanatoriums and health resorts, about 10 thousand tons of therapeutic mud is mined here, 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
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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 pine 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

get to famous resorts 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. You can get to it, and the terminal station of the North Caucasian Railway - Kislovodsk, without transfers from many cities in Russia.

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.

Separately, it should be noted the excellent transport links within the territory of the Caucasian Mineral Waters! Suitable trains on the Mineralnye Vody - Kislovodsk branch (its length is 64 km) are 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 your journey by taxi or 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, importantly 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 possible from many major cities 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). The main carrier in the North Caucasus region is 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, Maikop, 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. There are also departures from this station. fixed-route taxis to Nalchik, Cherkessk, Vladikavkaz, Makhachkala and Grozny.

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.

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Transport

The main public transport is buses and minibuses. Most of them leave from the railway station, route network covers all areas of the city and nearby villages. The fare is relatively small - about 16 RUB.

The only drawback is that the transport runs until 19:00-20:00. So, if you plan to stay late somewhere, be prepared to take a taxi. The latter in Mineralnye Vody are represented by several local companies, the tariffs are low compared to Moscow ones - travel around the city will cost 50-150 RUB, transfer from the airport - from 150 RUB. There is also an international transfer booking service, but prices are much higher - from 600 RUB. Prices on the page are for November 2018.

Maps of Mineralnye Vody

Rent a Car

If you came to Mineralnye Vody for a short time and do not plan to leave the city, then renting a car, perhaps, makes no sense. Net public transport covers the entire territory along with the suburbs, buses run frequently, and the fare is a little. In case of late walks, there are taxis with fairly low fares. If you want to explore the surroundings and other cities of the resort region, it would be more advisable to take a car and not depend on the schedule of trains and intercity buses.

Mineralnye Vody is a small city, and there is no such car traffic as in Moscow or St. Petersburg. The traffic is calm, but sometimes there are traffic jams. Parking should not be a problem - there are several round-the-clock car parks, paid and free. The cost per day in the open area is 100 RUB, in the parking lot near the airport - 500 RUB.

Most car rental companies operate throughout the region, which allows you to take a car in Mineralnye Vody and return it in Pyatigorsk or Essentuki. This opportunity is provided by Urentcar and Autorent-KMV. Most companies, including Avant Car and Avto Dar, accept bank cards for payment. The cost of car rental, depending on the class and rental period, varies from 1000 RUB per day.

Treatment in Mineralnye Vody

The Caucasian Mineralnye Vody region has long been famous for its healing climate and healing natural springs. The first information about them appeared in the 17th century, and in Soviet times this resort was one of the most popular among the inhabitants of our country. And although the springs themselves are located in neighboring cities, there are also many sanatoriums in the vicinity of Mineralnye Vody offering various wellness treatments to vacationers.

It is worth coming here, even if there are no specific diseases. Mineral and foam-licorice baths, therapeutic mud and the healing climate of this region cleanse the body of toxins and toxins.

Various health resorts treat ulcers and gastritis, diabetes and obesity, diseases of the liver, kidneys and nervous system. This is not a complete list of ailments that water from underground sources helps to cope with. Depending on the indications and contraindications, different methods are used - drinking cure, beneficial baths with mineral water and mud therapy.

Mineralnye Vody Hotels

When choosing a hotel in Mineralnye Vody, the first thing you need to decide is the purpose of the trip. The city has both ordinary hotels and guest houses, and sanatoriums offering various medical procedures. The price per day in the latter is much higher. The cost of accommodation does not greatly depend on the location of the hotel, in the center or on the outskirts, however, you should look for budget options closer to the suburbs.

Those who want to save money should pay attention to inexpensive guest houses. A night in a shared female or male room for several people will cost only 500 RUB. Prices for accommodation in a double room start from 1000 RUB.

There are three- and four-star hotels in the city, most of them are concentrated in the central part. For a day in a comfortable room with a designer interior and satellite TV, you will have to pay from 2500 to 3000 RUB. Bars, restaurants and karaoke are available to guests, and in the evening - entertainment with animators.

What to bring

Since rest in Mineralnye Vody is usually associated with treatment, something with healing properties is usually taken away as souvenirs. First of all, you should grab a few bottles of healing mineral water from nearby sources. There are none in the city itself, but "narzan" and "essentuki" can be found in many stores.

Any water that has a therapeutic effect should be drunk with extreme caution. When choosing a present, be sure to familiarize yourself with the composition and properties of different varieties.

Another useful souvenir is Tambukan mud, which is actively used in the treatment of skin diseases and cosmetology. Its source, Lake Tambukan, is located 30 km from the city, so you can collect some silt yourself. If this is not possible, the collected and packaged mud, as well as cosmetics based on it, is sold in pharmacies and Mineralnye Vody stores.

There is also a souvenir in these places that heals not the body, but the soul. The famous Praskoveya cognacs are produced at the winery of the same name, located 100 km from the city, and are considered one of the hallmarks of the city.

Cafes and restaurants of Mineralnye Vody

The choice of cafes in Mineralnye Vody is not as great as in larger tourist regions, however, here you can also find where to have a bite or a delicious dinner. There are several excellent restaurants in the city with a luxurious interior and quality service, the menu includes dishes of Russian, European and Caucasian cuisine. The average check is from 1000 to 2000 RUB.

among tourists and local residents The most famous restaurant is Holburg, located in the building of the castle of the same name. Its main advantages are excellent cuisine, friendly staff and the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

Numerous cafes are perfect for a quick and satisfying snack, breakfast in which will cost 300-500 RUB. For lovers of pizza and sushi, there are restaurants of Italian and Japanese cuisine. A special place among the establishments of Mineralnye Vody is occupied by barbecue cafes. Caucasian cuisine cannot be imagined without this hot and fragrant dish. Real barbecue is served here at quite reasonable prices - the cost of lunch in most cafes and restaurants in the city does not exceed 700-1000 RUB.

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Entertainment and attractions of Mineralnye Vody

You should not perceive the city solely as a transfer station on the way to the resorts of the North Caucasus. Quiet and cozy, it is perfect for rest and relaxation after the frantic rhythm of megacities. In addition, there are interesting natural, historical and architectural sights, not to mention sanatoriums and clinics, for which many people travel to these parts.

They say that only the sea is missing in Mineralnye Vody: attractions, entertainment and even mountains are already there.

Arriving in Mineralnye Vody by train can start exploring the sights without leaving the ticket office. The railway station is one of the most interesting and beautiful historical buildings in the city. It was built in the late 50s. last century on the site of the old building.

In front of a semicircle of white columns stands a sculpture of an eagle clutching a snake in its claws. The monument illustrates a local legend about how a proud bird managed to heal from a poisonous bite with the help of water from local healing springs.

One of the most interesting natural sights is the Zmeyka igneous mountain. It attracts tourists not only with beautiful mountain landscapes and unique flora and fauna. On the slopes there are several holy springs and monuments of the Second World War, as well as adits and quarries. You can often meet fans active rest with climbing equipment.

In Mineralnye Vody there are several temples and cathedrals that will be of interest to believers and those who want to get acquainted with the history, culture and architecture of the city. The main religious attraction is the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Among its shrines are the relics of St. Theodosius of the Caucasus, the patron saint of these places.

Of the city's museums, the most interesting is the Museum of Aviation Technology, which exhibits military and civilian ships. Those wishing to learn more about the history of Mineralnye Vody should visit the Museum of Local Lore.

Weather

It is better to go on vacation to Mineralnye Vody in the second half of summer or autumn. Although the city's climate is moderately continental and rather mild at any time of the year, there is a high risk of falling into the rainy season in winter and spring. Summer here begins early, in mid-May, and ends only in September, giving way to a cool, but sunny and dry autumn, but in June, short but intense showers are not uncommon.

Winter in Mineralnye Vody is warm and rainy, there are practically no severe frosts. During the period of early and short spring, which comes to these parts already in late February - early March, there is a high probability of precipitation.

Latitude: 44°12′37″ N
Longitude: 43°08′07″ E
Height above sea level: 310 m

Mineralnye Vody coordinates in decimal degrees

Latitude: 44.2102800°
Longitude: 43.1352800°

Mineralnye Vody coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes

Latitude: 44°12.6168′ N
Longitude: 43°8.1168′ E

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