In the upper Irtysh man appeared in ice Age (middle Paleolithic). Traces of
the ancient sites of Neolithic hunters were found in the area Zyryanovsk, in UstNarym at Semipalatinsk dunes. Andronov’s tribes that lived in the riverheads of
the Irtysh River in the Bronze Age, were engaged in an important and progressive
trade. In was the mining and metallurgy. In the year they extracted not less than
ten tons of finished bronze. In the VIII century BC the era of the early nomadic
tribes Arimasns and Saks has begun. In the first centuries AD in the nomadic
world of patriarchal-feudal relations have started to develop take shape. These
relations were dominating before the XX century. In IX-XIII centuries on the banks
of the Irtysh River kimaki began to build their capacity, and Naiman –to the
pastures.
In the end XVI – XVII century of century various areas of territory of East
Kazakhstan one for another are a part of Russian state,Russian build here cities
and settlements. Within all XVII century the Russian government did numerous
attempts to promote upwards on the river Irtysh, but the Dzhungarsky
khanateinterfered with it.
In 1718, the boyar’s son Vasiliy Cheredov has founded the Semipalatnaya
fortress (nowadays – the city of Semey) near the ruins of the Dzhungarian
monastery.
In 1720, envoy of the Russian Tsar Peter I of the Leyd Guards, Major Ivan
Likharev has founded the fortress of Ust-Kamennaya (nowadays – the city of UstKamenogorsk).
The extraordinary wealth of mineral resources of the Altay contributed to
the rapid development of the mining industry. The richness and variety of mineral
resources, Landscapes, flora and fauna of the region over the past three
centuries, have attracted the attention of many prominent Russian and foreign
researchers.
Two scientific expeditions were on the edge of the great Russian travelers:
Pyot Semenov-Tian-Shansky, Nikolai Przewalski, Grigory Potanin, the author of
the encyclopedia Animal Life Alfred Brehm, German Scientist Otto Finch,
American journalist George Kennan. In the XIX century the East Kazakhstan has
become a place of political exile. History of East Kazakhstan XX century is closely
linked with the history of Russia and the USSR.
East Kazakhstan has gone through the October Revolution, Civil War,
Stalin’s repressions. Together with the peoples of other former Soviet republics of
Kazakhstan, the East Kazakhstan fought on the fronts of the Second World War. In
1991, when Kazakhstan became an independent state, East Kazakhstan had
begun to help the Kazakhstan Republic to build a sovereign state.
THE INDUSTRY
East Kazakhstan is a major industrial center. In the area over 1,000 medium
and large industrial enterprises operate. Non-ferrous metallurgy is a key
economic branch of this region, join-stock company Kazzinc has the greatest
share in regional industrialproduction. Join-stock company Kazzinc is engaged in
release of color, noble and rare metals.
Join-stock company Kazzinc makes more than 70 % of a commodity output
of branch. Large manufacturers of metals in area are Ust-Kamenogorsky TianoMagnesian Industrial Complex, Ulbinsky Metal Plant, Vostok Kazmed branch of
Kazahmys Corporation. The enterprises of East Kazakhstan are issued building
materials, first of all, cement.
This cement is used for the construction of gas – and oil pipelines. For
several year, JV Asia-Auto produces cars in Kazakhstan. This pipeline is helping
Kazakhstan to build capacity in the automotive industry.
In this area food industry is successfully developing. May Company is the
largest enterprise in the field of production of sunflower oil. With its considerable
reserves of raw materials, Eastern Kazakhstan produces Pantocrinum and other
drugs. The President of Kazakhstan Nurslultan Nazarbayev approved a pilot
project to establish “Zones of High Technology” in the East Kazakhstan region.
The main idea of the project is to establish a Centre of Metallurgy and the
Design Bureau. Centre of Metallurgy is created on the basis of VNIITsvetmet.
The Design Bureau started its operations in Technopark Altay. Engineering
company which is engaged in the counting of ore reserves and the development
of feasibility studies, also works here.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture in East Kazakhstan is developing steadily. Livestock production
has been a key economic activity in East Kazakhstan for centuries and continues
to be a major source of employment, food and income for the rural population.
Well known that vast steppe and mountain pastures give the significant
opportunities for growth in the livestock market. This field specializes in the
production of meat and milk.
The region also increases the production of wool, is developing breeding.
The local sheep is best developed on the left bank of the Irtysh River, in the
Zaisansk basin, the foothills of the Southern Altay, Saur and Tarbagatay. Herd
horses also developed in the East Kazakhstan. A specific sector of animal
highlands region is Siberian Deers development.
Agriculture in East Kazakhstan is predominantly grain direction. The main
agricultural enterprises are in the Irtysh steppe, foothills and valleys of the Rudny
Altai, Kalbinsk ridge and Tarbagatay. Among industrial crops the main is
sunflower. Here are the main crops of this culture in the Republic ofKazakhstan.
Sunflower oil from the eastern region known for its taste and has admirers in all
regions of Kazakhstan. In the foothills of the Altay and the southern slopes of
Tarbagatay, which grows much honey plants, bee-keeping.
Gorny Altay honey for its aroma, taste and healing qualities considered one
of the best in the world. East Kazakhstan small farms have come to dominate
honey production generating around70% of national production of Kazakhstan
honey. Nearly 800 enterprises and food processing industry produces food.
Among the largest refineries in region are Shemazat Open Company, Vostok
Moloko Open Company and Emile Open Company, which specializes in the
production of dairy and bakery products.
TOURIST POTENTIAL
The East Kazakhstan area possesses unique tourist potential. The main
strengths in the tourism plan for development are: a convenient geographical
position (the centre of Eurasia), cross-border cooperation with the Russian
Federation, the Chinese National Republic and Mongolia, extensive territory and a
variety of a natural landscape, unique recreational resources and a rich culturalhistorical heritage
Tourist tracks conduct to hundreds monuments of a historical and cultural
heritage, and as to nature sanctuaries – Kiin Kirish, the Sinegorsk Fir Grove, the
Stone Fairy Tale. Tourists from the near abroad countries show a particular
interest to recreational zones: to Buhtarminsky reservoir, Sibinsky lakes, lake
Alakol, area Katon-Karagay and suburb of the city of Ridder.
Good natural landscape of edge, a considerable quantity of the rivers and
lakes with fishing, hunting for an animal and game allow local tourist firms to
organize such interesting tours as alloys, fishing, hunting and scientific rounds,
and pant health resort vacation.
Cultural-informative rounds are interesting to fans of olden time, history,
culture of the people. To their services: visiting of guest houses in Katon-Karagay
area where it is possible to get acquainted with a life and traditions of local
people, ethnic cuisine to visit apiaries and Siberian Deers’ farms.
Annually thousand tourists have a rest in the health-improving centers such
as health resort Rahmanovsky keys, Barlyk Arasan and also in the bases of rest
such as Nurtau, Izumrudnyi, Altay Alpes, Blue Gulf, Valley of Tsars, Altay bay,
Klimovka, Gromotuha, Ajgerim, Alakol.
ABAY DISTRICT
As if a slow caravan of camels, on twenty kilometers mountains Chingistau
from the West on the east were stretched. Stocky, low, on a card they are
imperceptible, but the place occupied with them in the history is remarkable.
Here the native land of great sons of the Kazakh people: Abay, Shakarim,
Mukhtar. Everyone who has visited on this earth, as if releafed the famous epic
novel Mukhtar Auezov Parth of Abai. After the pass named his name, you will see
Borli – small village road to which specifies The Open Book Monument. The name
it is familiar to thousand readers under the story Grey Fierce.
The words Borly, in transfer to Kazakh language means the big wolf den.
Today here there is a House museum of Muhtar Auezov. Further the road
conducts in Zhidebay-zimovye – the place where poet Abay has spent last years of
the life. In five rooms and three halls of a museum the materials transferred by
relatives and Abay’s friends are presented.
Among them – books in the Arabian, Persian, Turkish, Russian languages,
documentary photographs of those years, three-stringed music instrument domra
Abay, subject of a life and other valuable exhibits. Here photos of exiled of friends
of Abay – Mihaelisa, the Gross, Dolgopolov and Lobanovsky.
All these exhibits acquaint visitors of a museum complex with an epoch of
Abay. Value of Abay creativity for world culture are timeless. In Delhi, Cairo,
Berlin, Tashkent there are streets that are named for the great Kazakh poet –
Abay.
AYAGOZSKY DISTRICT
When local people in the days of the first five-year period began to
construct the Turkestan-Siberian railway road, one of the stations located in the
East Kazakhstan has turned to the regional center. Now Ayagoz is a large railway
station. A name of one of the villages in the area – Tansyk – inseparably linked
with Kozy Korpesh names and beauties the Bayan.
Fifteen centuries ago they have met each other, have fallen in love, and
since then they became the Kazakhstan’s Romeo and Juliet. This poem-legend
was from generation to generation transferred and the track to a majestic
gravestone of the Goat of Korpesh and the Bayan of Sulu didn’t grow.
Light of the love left two hearts, inspired акынов, writers, playwrights,
ethnographers and historians of all times and many people. The most ancient
witness of occurring events of that time is the monument of material culture X-XI
centuries, мазарthe mausoleum, “a posthumous monastery of the Goat of
Korpesh”. The well-known tomb connected with a liriko-epic poem, is one of the
most ancient in Kazakhstan. In 1858 the mausoleum has visited Chokan
Valihanov.
The seen has made upon strong impression, and it has made the sketches.
In reliability of this legend the unique archaeological find-gold a belt forces to
trust. On a belt the fragment is represented: against poplars the sitting female
figure inclined over a heard of the killed Dzhigit. The gold belt is in the Hermitage.
The mausoleum of two enamoured tourists very like to visit, after all the legend
about Kozy Korpesh and Bayan of Sulu is immortal.
BESKARAGAY DISTRICT
In the area, that the object does not take it, it stands for a whole string of
historical events. One event succeeds another, and together they arranged in a
long line – past, present and future of this region. Among the attractions – one of
the most famous – it is an Orthodox village church of St. Nicholas; it was built in
1900-1901, respectively.
Decrepit building almost destroyed, but still possible to judge about the
architecture of that distant time. The first fortress in the town of Semipalatinsk,
built in 1718, also stands in the district. From history it is known that to the XVIII
century beginning Russian state at Peter I have strengthened economic and
political connections with the East countries.
In 1714 on Irtysh the strengthened line consisting of fortresses, advanced
posts and redoubts has been created. It is possible to consider as one more
known sight of Beskaragay area an old wooden mosque near village Akkol. This
unique wooden structure of Muslim cult architecture which has remained in
territory of East Kazakhstan. The Tatar merchant of Sultangali Fazylbekov has
constructed this mosque in 1905. Before it he has made the hajj. After it he has
employed local people, and all of them on spiritual lifting have started working on
construction of mosque. Now one the oldest constructions of area gradually falls
into decay. From a highway the semi disassembled mosque reminds a sailing
vessel floating on steppe. Alas, a fair wind he hasn’t waited yet.
BORODULIHINSKY DISTRICT
Pride and beauty Borodulihinsky area – this is the relic pine forest, rich in
mushrooms and berries. It stretches for hundreds of kilometers. A second similar
only in Canada.The origin of belt hog due to the third and last glaciations on
Earth.When the planet is warmer, the retreat of huge masses of the ice. Such a
block of ice blocked the road waters.
They built up (as before a huge dam), and then rolled backward, toward the
Irtysh River. The water carried the weight of sand, which was postponed in rivers.
With the retreat of the glacier to the north and moving water flows. Become a
powerful reservoir of sand, which became the cradle of pine forests.
As a result, now in these places in the valley grow forests, and the spaces
between them dominated by steppe vegetation. Belt forests have great
protective value; they constrain sandstorms, the optimal shape for the life of
animals and human micro-climate. The local people prefer to relax on
Mikhailovsky lakes, which in recent years have fallen into decay, but now they
were slowly returning to life. They were clearing to restore the status of the
fisheries of the reservoir.
There are a lot of summer camps of children. For children close to the clean
lake is preferred. How beautiful and health-improving summer rest on the golden
sands Shulbinsk reservoir! Especially if you spent this time near the edge of the
water relict pines and before the grand panoramic view of the Shulbinsky dam.
GLUBOKOVKY DISTRICT
In 1730, the mine foreman Ivan Chuporshnev has discovered rich mining
deposits Berezovsky. To solve the food problem in 1760 was published Siberian
Decree on employment sites from Ust-Kamenogorsk and the construction of a
fortress there in convenient places, fortresses and settlement of the party on the
rivers of Ube, a tributary of Irtysh Berezovka, Deep, Ulba and other Rivers, flowing
into the Irtysh, the Russian people to two thousand people.
According to the stories the old residents, Ignatius Gubin settled with his
family at the foot of the hill Petushok. Glubokovsky region is the birthplace of
beekeeping in the Rudny Altay.
In 1786 the first bees were imported in Bobrovka, later they appeared in
the Deep, Praporshikovo, and from there spread to the other territories of Altay.
Every summer hundreds of tourists flock to Big Ubinsky thresholds, located
close to the village Karaguzhiha, downstream.
Fans thrill swim here on catamarans, rafts and rafting, go horseback riding,
wander on foot. Party Uba so much seething at his feet, that dizzy.
For thousands of years the water had carved in tablets of deepening in the
form of a variety of vessels: vases, dishes, baths, boilers and vats.
Some achieve a three-meter depth. Local residents have adapted nets to
catch in these mortars chebaks.
Thresholds last along all mountain Porozhnoj. From above it is well visible,
as this stone dragon on a bottom of deep gorge curls.
ZHARMINSKY DISTRICT
Land of gold places and singing akyns called Zharminsky area. Nature has
endowed this region diversity. Green hills, picturesque mountain Tracts,
numerous rivers and lakes. The most famous of them – a salt lake Arasan. The
curative properties of its mud known for a long time.
Today, on the shores of Arasan operates a sports complex. To heal, here
come people from all regions of the republic and CIS. Anglers can easily fish out of
salt water Arasan carp and tench.
It has long been linked Zharminsky land caravan routes south to the north.
Not by chance interested in these places travelers and geographers. There were
here Ch. Valikhanov, Semenov-Tian-Shansky, G. Potanin, Obruchev, A.
Yanushkevich and others. Local people are proud of its rich historical past.
Many famous National batyrs have fought against Dzhungars here. And
today, not far from Kalbatau, on a high hill, the local residents have built a
magnificent monument to one of these batyrs – the Er-Zhanibek. On the territory
of the region remained Zharminsky countless number of old shafts and pits, in
which the ancestors mined tin for the subsequent production of bronze.
Near the village Arshaly is locating a high mountain. And there are famous
Arshalinskie wells here. Ideally round stone bowls of different diameter go down
from top and to the bottom. Wells are the nine pieces. Water is from one to
another, as if someone specifically curve had these tubs. Here are just – in what
way?
ZAYSANSKY DISTRICT
Possibilities of Zaysansky area for tourism development are really
boundless. Mountains are covered by woods in which wild animals, birds are
found. Lakes and the rivers abound with fish. Slopes abound with a barberry, a
currant, a hawthorn; all grows more than 100 kinds of medicinal grasses. Mineral
water of the Dzhemeneysky deposit is famous for the quality. Fans of olden time
won’t regret, if visit a local museum.
Expert historian Femistokl Zhunusov will show original exhibits: a sword,
chain armor, a helmet, a spear. It is possible to take a gun of the famous
researcher Przhevalsky. The mausoleum of Zeynully is constructed by well-known
Zaysansky architect Bayazit Satpaev in 1920. This beautiful structure is considered
a monument of architecture and it is protected by the Kazakhstan state
now.Samples of bricks, of which Bajazit built the architectural masterpieces, era
stored in the Zaysansky museum.
They extraordinary strong. On a legend, Bayazit held three days bricks in
water, and then threw highly upghly upwards. If a brick, Hitting about the earth,
broke, the architect had rejected the whole party. The hill of Ashutas stuns with
the motley coloring. It is rare paleotnological monument. It has received the
name from the smell of the sulfur allocated with the charred vegetative rests. In
transfer from Kazakh language Ashutas is a bitter stone.
Ashutas it is well-known also for modern rare plants which more don’t
meet anywhere. Scientists-paleobotanists there had been found out fossilized
prinst of leaves and pollen of evergreen subtropical plants, including such wood
plants, as laurels and a magnolia, and also prints of insects: thermophilic termites,
dragnofilies, caddis fillies.
ZYRYANOVSKY DISTRICT
Zyryanovsky region is also called Belovodye. White and turquoise
are curret on this earth river Bukhtarma, Turgusun, Hamira. The district
is part of the coast Bukhtarma reservoir. Because of these impressive
sizes Buhtarminsky reservoir also called the sea, and that is really true.
Sitting on the bank of the water’s edge, staring into the distance,
you see the opposite side of the lake merges with the horizon, and the
sound of the surf gently caresses your ears.
Bizarre cliffs, picturesque landscape, sandy beaches and quiet
bays thoughtful create an unforgettable panorama of the coastline and
the magnificent setting for your holiday.
Hundreds of tourist centers settled on the coast. What are the
only types of services do not offer them to its customers – from simple
rest to extreme tours.
Each of these tours in its own way interesting and attractive for
tourist. Because all these tours based on a desire tourists to find new
horizons and make new discoveries.
For example, you go for a walk on the reservoir on a real yacht.
And there are also other entertainments – riding on boats, scooters.
Fun awaits anglers. It caught grayling, trout and perch. You can do
underwater hunting. Nature around the reservoir has astonishing in is
variety.
Here and bare steppe, and small mountains covered with forests,
and more – fantastic cliffs, sandy beaches, taiga forests and tranquil
coves. There era more than 400 species of birds, 60 species of
mammals.
KATON-KARAGAY DISTRICT
The peak of tourist interest Katon Karagay area is considered to
be a mountain Belukha. The highest peak of Altay (4506 m), it suits to
itself tourists and climbers. More than two centuries of walking through
the world the glory of the unique Rakhmanovsky Kluchi. Their life-giving
power of a legend.
Hunter Rakhmanov pursued in these places deer. A wounded
animal reached the radon source and got into it. And when I came out
bloody tail disappeared. Water to heal his wounds.
Then he became a hunter, hot spring, lay in it, doctoring
rheumatic knees and returned home completely healthy. Another
attraction of the area – Berelsky mounds. At an altitude of 1200 m in
the valley Bukhtarma, received in academic circles royal title, found the
mound with a burial in the permafrost body Saks prince. These
excavations have made a sensation in modern science.
The district’s operating Katon Karagaisky State National and
Natural park. Only in Katon Karagay area you can watch the whole
parade of waterfalls. The biggest of them is Kokkolsky. A powerful
waterfall, picturesque valley with pine forests, moss-bearded man
hanging from pine branches – all this can not tear my eyes away.
Katon Karagaisky region, moreover, is the unique place in
Kazakhstan, where Siberian deer grow. And local people receive
valuable medicinal raw materials – pants, which are valued on the
world market due to its high content of biologically active substances.
KOKPEKTY DISTRICT
The territory of the Resort occupies the biggest part of sand
massif Kizylkum the valley of the low currency of the Kulundzhun River
on North – West of Zaysan hollow. In the East it is limited by the waters
of Buhtarminsky reservoir.
The landscape can be divided into two types: the first is alluvial
accumulative, represented by fixed, brown and unfixed sand – hilled
massifs, appeared as result of wind erosion of the surface.
The second one is alluvial erosive, which is represented by the
terraces of the Irtysh and the Kulundzhun rivers. In the mouth of the
Kulundzhun River there are situated three small lakes – which are
called Kaznakovskoe, Kambar-Karasu and Chaechie accordingly. The
flora of The Kuludzhunsky Reserve is represented by approximately 200
kinds of plants.
Most of them are representatives of different types of desert
vegetation – wormwood, cereals ect; bushes – acacia and juniper; and
some other rare kinds of plants, which are included in The Red Book.
There can be found the pine – tree – its steppe from – the remnants of
which disappeared in the beginning of the XIX century Hatun –
Karagaysky pine-forest. In the mouth of The Kulundzhun River marsh
meadows are spread.
Among the sand – hills there can be seen small lakes with reeds
on the shores. Fauna is represented by two species: grey toad and
sharp-nosed frog. There live six species of reptiles: multicolored lizard,
grass-snake and other species included in The Red Book.
KURCHUM DISTRICT
Territory of contrasts can be called Kurchum area. On the one hand –the
parched plains, on the other – the mountains with snowy peaks, the wild taiga,
with bears and Siberian deers. And in the centre – reserved Lake Markakol. This is
the Kazakhstan largest alpine lake.
Only in it is good for fishing uskuch. It is beautiful lake with remarkably
clear water. The unforgettable route starts from this lake to a colorful clays KiinKirish. Martian terrain as it is hidden from prying eyes; he does not rise, on the
contrary – drowned in the hopper. The heat, sparse vegetation, lack of water and
traces of human presence adds color to this unearthly landscape.
Around there are the red, yellow, green, blue, white clay. It seems that you
have moved, not only in space but in time – in a million years ago. The towers,
domes and castles of colored of clay rocks of the paleogene, all of them
fantastically eroded erosion.
Researchers reviewed here last tropical flora prints (palms, magnolias,
Arua). In the variegated clays dried eternity. According to geologist, Kiin-Kirish Is a
unique paleontological monument, which occupies about 300 hectares.
Bright colors clay rocks suggests that they were formed under hot and
humid tropical climate of the Mesozoic, when dinosaurs ruled. The paleogene
monument Kiin-Kirish due the variety of stone design no equal among the other
monuments of Asia and Europe.
TARBAGATAY DISTRICT
The pride, the ornament and wealth of the region is Zaisan Lake. Located in
a tectonic basin between the hills of the Southern Altai, Saur and Tarbagatay, this
lake is not only the largest in eastern Kazakhstan, but also one of the oldest on
the planet.
Zaysan appears more than 60 million years. Zaisan keeps traces of
dinosaurs. Its length is about 100 km, width – 30, depth – up to 10 meters. The
lake is rich in various fish. It is home to over 23 species of fish, including sturgeon,
udak, perch, bream and carp.
Three hundred days in a year on Zaisan is a fair weather. The Chiliktinsky
valley has for the whole world glorified Tarbagataysky area.
Here in 2003 the Kazakhstan archeologists have made excavation of the
largest and as it was found out, the richest burial place. Archeologists say that the
second has been found the gold person. But in an Issyksky barrow there was a
simple soldier the person from the Chiliktinsky valley was the ancient tsar.
All ornaments on it – from gold molding inlaid with turquoise. All treasures
are now in museums, pleasing eye of millions people which have decided to see
the eyes how our ancestors were talented. The gold fund of finds replenishes
every day.
Chances of archeologists to find new exhibits for the Kazakhstan museums
every day grow. Really this edge is rich not only the landscapes, but also those
treasures which while are hidden from eyes.
ULANSKY DISTRICT
The area territory is in Kalbinsky Mountains. Here from the beginning of the
second millennium the most ancient centre of metallurgical manufacture B.C. was
generated. Local ridges are pitted from time immemorial by miners with a strange
name chyd. Their developments have remained till now.
Near to a mountain trident the Aur-Tau is a grotto with drawings of dancing
little men. The ancient artist used red ochre. A ceiling and walls remind a dome.
The opposite wall from an input has a smooth surface.
On it also have remained hardly appreciable антропоморфные and
geometrical drawings. In the composition centre there are joined hands little
men.
In 38 km from Ust-Kamenogorsk there is a mysterious stone grotto with an
aperture on a roof and ancient lists on an internal wall. The astronomical platform
is nearby found. Strange signs in a grotto aren’t similar to ornaments or
traditional rock paintings.
Most of all they remind the letter. Sibinsky lakes involve tourists and
fishermen not only the summer, but also in the winter. In a heat the cleanest
waters of lakes cool, and in a cold – warm. This place is amazingly arranged.
When in Ust Kamenogorsk there is a 30-degree frost, on Sibinsky lakes –
the same temperature like in Tashkent city. So, undress and sunbathe.
Or catch the fish. It is considered that Sibinsky lakes five. Actually there are
six. The sixth lake – the tiniest, almost a puddle, it was stuck in stone pool near
the fifth reservoir.
URDZHAR DISTRICT
Urdzhar district – it is a boundless expanse of dry steppes and water
expanse of lake Alakol against the closing horizon ridge Tarbagatay. In 1918
Urdzhar visited the great educators of the Kazakh people Ahmet Baitursynov,
Mirzhakyp Dulatov. In 1856, the famous researcher Chokan Valihanov has saw
Urdzhar land.
Great Kazakh poet Abay Kunanbayev and his Ospan, great educator
Shakarim two times came on treatment in Barlyk-Arasan. The pride of the area is
the museum named Aset Naymanbayuly in village Makanchi. The region is harsh
and beautiful.
In spring there luxuriantly blooming apple orchards. And sometimes it
seems that from the top of Tarbagatay at its foothills descend pink snow. Apples
Pallas provide invaluable gene pool for breeding.
Enthusiastic words deserve Alakol saline closed basin lake in the BalkhashAlakol lowlands. Together with the lakes Lake Sasykkol, Uyaly, Zhalanashkol forms
Alakol lake systems. In the waters Alakol high content of fluorine and bromine.
It is home to eight species of fish. In estuaries usual muskrat. Rushing from
north to south, countless armada of birds stopping to rest it on Alakol.
For them there is real paradise. What only birds here you will not meet! The
whole world knows inhabit the lake relict gulls. In the reeds are found spotted cat
and water rat. Of the territory of the lake is protected by Kazakh state.
SHEMONAIHINSKY DISTRICT
They say that history Shemonaikha began long before the formation of the
district… in 1766 on the banks of the river light Uba was founded village
Shemonaevskoe. Shemonaikha is the homeland of the famous Russian writer
Anatoly Ivanov.
His famous novel Eternal Call and Shadows at Noon is largely inspired by
nature and life of the area of the East Kazakhstan region. “Not on any map he
indicated … and if anyone had heard of him, is unlikely to indicate where he is”.
From Moscow express train ride to Shemonaikha three days, but must first
plane for about four hours to fly to Ust-Kamenogorsk, and then another two
hours to travel by car, go all to the north, north, past the villages and settlements
where large grain and livestock farms coexist with ore companies, past a high rock
cliff by lapping lake, river until light Uba.
And immediately after the slaughter, bordered by rocky hills, on the fertile
slopes of ravines, and is a small town Shemonaikha, that’s so poetic write, wrote
of his country and his countrymen, repeating the words of the famous song “I
looked at the blue lake, mountain daisies rip”, looking for friends in the episodes
of the great novel.
And look at this, of course, it is. The main attraction of these places is the
river Uba. And this river and Maryin Cliff write praised in this novels.
But this page of history had turned a new one spell. In this novel there is
new heroes, and events taking place in the new time. We can even take part in
these events.
ZYRYANOVSK
City Zyryanovsk located in the southern part of the Altay Mountain near
Zyryanovsky mine. Opened in 1791 Gerasim Zyryanov on the site of ancient
Chudsky development and mines, the mine immediately became the centre of the
nascent mining industry.
And in the fall at the foot of the Golden hill appeared small, just a few little
houses timbered village of miners – the founder of the modern city. In the
northern part of the two towering mountains, mountain soft fat woman – height
of 878.6 meters above sea level, and Mount Beacon – with a peak at 816.6
meters.
Next to mine the mountain Ostruha (Revnyuha), standing in the eastern
part of Zyryanovsk, has a height of 949.8 meters. In the South, in the 8536
meters. From the mine, is Mount Eagle (Eagle) – height of 1156 meters above sealevel.
May 5, 1791 – the official date of formation of a mine at the site of an
ancient stretches of development and mines. Now Zyryanovsk experiencing a
rebirth, a lot has changed in recent times.
Above all, it was possible not only to create new jobs, but also to return to
this end the chances of revival.
Now many are beginning to attract tourists her, but once they are in a hurry
here, so people will work, will be able to raise children, make plants for the
future, to build a career. But the city does not forget its glorious past, which
started simple mine …
KURCHATOV
Not so long ago this town was not marked on any map of the world. For
many years he has been strictly protected by a secure object, and all of its
population consisted of military and scientists serving the Semipalatinsk test site.
I the city the tourists are usually interested in three sites – Victory
Monument, a monument to the great atomic scientists Igor Kurchatov, as well as
a monument to military builders.
They built this town in the late fifties, when the country started to create a
powerful military shield. Currently, the city is the National Nuclear Centre of
Kazakhstan, which experts are continuing their work in the field of atomic energy,
radio-ecology, nuclear and radiation physics, seismology.
Because scientists have a unique experimental base, it is believed that the
centre has serious prospects for nuclear power development in Kazakhstan.
Of course, it is unlikely to revive the former glory of the Kurchatov nuclear
centre but seeks to participate in all innovative project related to mitigating the
effects of nuclear explosions in the area.
Not accidentally hiking routes in the territory of the former Semipalatinsk
nuclear test site begins here – in the city, which was established works of the
great Soviet scientists.
RIDDER
The history of the small town located in the northeast of Kazakhstan, at a
foot of the Ivanov ridge, begins since 1786 when the prospecting party of
mountain officer Philip Ridder has opened here a rich polymetallic deposit which
has been named by Riddersky.
Almost 100 years later, the find of mountain officer Philip Ridder on
advantage has been estimated by British millioner Lesli Urkvart, one of owners of
Ridder mountain-industrial joint-stock company – on one of joint-stock company
meetings in 1914 he said: “I doubt that on light there is other mining enterprise,
which as pervasive as Ridder!”
This city is rich not only due city bowels, but also its vicinities. In territory of
the West Altay reserve, at height of 2000 meters there is a nature sanctuary.
Stone sculptures of the most freakish forms here have stiffened. It is a museum of
stones-giants.
The glory about them was carried far outside of Kazakhstan. The stone fairy
tale begins there where mighty ridges – Vysheivanovsky, Ulbinsky, Turgusunsky,
Lineysky, Holzun and Koksuysky. From here take the sources many Altay rivers.
Nature sanctuaries involve tourists. Through Ridder pass tens tourist
routes. This is the reason to put this city on the list of priority places which need
to be visited first of all. Think of what way there have passed old residents of
these places and, probably, you want to hear legends one and told here. Good
luck!
SEMEY
Stretched on both coast of Irtysh, the city of Families (the former
Semipalatinsk) is considered spiritual capital of Kazakhstan.
Located on crossing of transport arteries it remains an important link of
international trade. Officially the city was born in 1718 when under Peter’s decree
of the first the fortress has been constructed.
But even earlier here there was the Buddhist monastery consisting f seven
temples-chambers. In museum of local lore it is possible to see a breadboard
model of an old fortress.
At it was three collars: Semipalatinsk, Ust-Kamenogorsky and Yamyshevsky.
Have escaped only Yamyshevsky one. It has hung a padlock weighing 7, 830 kg.
The castle was preserved; it is represented in the museum exposition. A
striking landmark of the modern city has a new suspension bridge over the Irtysh.
The guests of the city will be interesting to State Literature and Memorial
Museum and the Museum of Abay and Dostoevsky. The Museum of Fine Arts
Family Nevzorovyh stored, including original works Tropinin, Shishkin, Levitan,
Serov, Repin and Korovin.
Preserved in Semey old fire-tower. Very popular children’s biological
centre, uniting the zoo, arboretum and workshops for young naturalists. An
evolving service, modern hotels, numerous restaurants, cafes, bards with
exquisite Kazakh.
Asian and European cuisine will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and
make your stay in Semey comfortable and memorable. Main attractions:
Stella in honor of 250 anniversary of the Semipalatinsk. In 1973 to celebrate
the 250 anniversary of the founding of the city was built 18-meter stele.
Square monuments. Here you can find monuments, once scattered
throughout the city. Chapel of St. Nicholas. Today the actions of the chapel is
located on the left bank of the Irtysh River near the railway bridge.
Resurrection Cathedral. Resurrection Cossack church was built in 1857 –
1860 years on the initiative of a retired Cossack sergeant Mitrofanov, Kazakova,
Yamyshevsky gate. This monument of architecture of XVIII century became one of
the first structures Semipalatnoy fortress.
The building is headquarters of the Eastern Military District. Today, the
headquarters is located in one of the most beautiful buildings of Semey. Historical
Museum. The former governor’s house and now History Museum was built in
1856 by order of the Governor Protsenko.
The area of the Abay. On the square Abaya today is pure white, like a fairytale castle building drama theatre.
Suspension bridge over the Irtysh River. This bridge is the world’s
Suspension bridge. Victory Memorial. 9 May 1985 to 40th anniversary of Victory in
the centre of the park was a monument-a monument in honor of local resident
who died in the Great Patriotic War. Monument this is Stronger than Death.
August 29, 2001 on the island of colonel is open memorial to the victims of the
Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.
One-minaret stone mosque. Istanbul was built by architect Gabdulla
Effendi.
Twice-minarets stone Mosque. Worship is one of the most beautiful in the
country of monuments.
UST-KAMENOGORSK
Ust-Kamenogorsk (Өскемен) is the center of the East Kazakhstan area. It is
on a place of merge of the rivers Irtysh and Ulba. At first it was the fortress put by
major Liharevym in 1720.
The name of the major is carried now by one of city streets. In May, 1720
Ivan Liharev who has been dressed up under the nominal decree of Peter I
expedition, has gone to Lake Zaisan. Lake has reached safely, but the further way
across Black Irtysh has blocked big Dzhungar group. The attack has been beaten
easily off, however to move further strongly shoaled Irtysh hasn’t allowed.
Expedition has turned back.
On August, 12th, 1720 the military group of the Russian army has arrived to
a place of merge of the rivers Irtyshs and Ulba where works on fortress building
have begun. It is considered to be this day of the basis of a city of UstKamenogorsk.
And here in the autumn of 1720 on this place where merge Irtysh and Ulba,
by order of Liharev the fortress Ust-Kamenaya, called so has been put because in
this place Irtysh as though escaped from a mouth of stone mountains and further
rolled the waters on plain.
At the moment Ust-Kamenogorsk is the largest industrial, scientific and
educational centre of East Kazakhstan. The innovative potential of this city is
boundless. It knowingly is considered most “advanced” in many spheres – in
economy, culture. In a city museum, theatrical, sports life rages. Sports front view
in Ust-Kamenogorsk is ice hockey.
It even have nicknamed “a hockey smithy”. It is a lot of the hockey players
who have left Ust-Kamenogorsk, played and plays for Russian teams and NHL
clubs. The city is famous for the quays and parks, in it there are traditions which
aren’t present anywhere in Kazakhstan.
Practically every month here there are new monuments and constructions.
Ust-Kamenogorsk much more advances other regions of Kazakhstan in sphere of a
city sculpture. And all see that the imagination of townspeople is inexhaustible.
And not casually here there was an inscription “Kazakhstan” which is now
visible from all ends of a city. Sportsmen direct to it, competing with each other
for the right to win difficult competitions on run, it will shine an everyday life of
townspeople which understand that there is a sense even in ordinary life to aspire
to height.
Look at this city as it is beautiful – from the plane, from train windows. You
can not live here, you can glance here only in transit, but you for ever keep ability
to dream and create because in this city you can touch the present creativity.
Look, as local people as quiveringly they look after the city and how friendly
they have a rest. It will not want to you with it with all to leave. That is why it also
costs forever – on winds, on snow. But looks bravely forward as the people those
established this city many years ago.
AK-BAUR
This is astronomical complex, the Altai Stonehenge. It is in 30 km from UstKamenogorsk, in the upper stream of Ak-Baur at the foot of the mountain
Kurzhimbay. Not far away in the granite massif is the grotto that has preserved
the symbols and signs, describing the moment of landing an ancient spacecraft.
The stone steps leading to the grotto, also associated with cosmological
symbolism.
Among the symbols of the cave is full of crosses – symbols of the sun. Most
likely, this celestial map, which she was seen by our ancestors. Writings confirm
the findings of scientists that there were systematic astronomical observations,
and the schematic Neolithic petroglyphs show the birth of pictographic writing.
At one of the rock are artificial hole. If one of them pours water, then at
sunrise on the day of the vernal equinox the sun reflected beam and falls into the
upper hole. Near this rock is a large stone. It is also the hole. Like billiard balls.
And it is possible that for sacrifices. Perhaps it is only a mold for the molten ore
ancient metallurgists. It also found ingots ore of the same shape stone holes.
On the territory of the found the remains of blast furnaces, some – small, in
their chamber to accommodate one or two people, others – just huge. A few
hundred meters from this place are petroglyphs depicting local animals: deer,
ibex and argali.
ABLAYNSKIT
This is the ruins of the fortress-monastery Dzhungarian Ablaynskit. The
emergence of these churches is explained by the policy development in the XVII
century conquered lands Oirat feudal lords and the establishment of their control
over the emerging trade routes from Russia to China.
On the construction of this fortress was first reported Fyodor Baikov, who
wintered in Ablai Khan. In 1735, the Russian Vasily Shishkov surveyor made the
first plan and sketches of the temple. Here were discovered manuscript laid the
foundation for the Asiatic Museum in St. Petersburg. Ablaynskit at the beginning
of a pentagonal building built of slate tiles and pieces of granite in the mud.
The building was surrounded by stone walls, remnants of which survived
until our days and a rectangular gray eminence of land with a lot of piece of brick
and clay glazed vessels. There are also fragments of pottery and semi-circular in
cross section of tiles and fragments of clay lining, sometimes with a floral
ornament, arranged in the from of scalloped ridges. Approximately 30 m
northwest of the main elevation has 2 big holes: semi-circular moat and a wall on
which are large blocks of granite in front of the pit are the same block bearing
traces of fire.
Residence lamas and members of the aristocracy is a very bloated,
elevation, irregular quadrangular shape. The elevation is composed of earth, the
wreckage of gray and red brick.
AUSTRIAN ROAD
Austrian road (also called old Austrian road) got its name because it was
built during the First World War Austrian prisoners of war. Currently, most of the
roads destroyed, it can be used to get from village to village just Terekty
Urunhayka.
Today it is hard to imagine that the track at a height of more than 2000
meters above sea level could pave the pick and shovel I hand. They say that
people died here countless times: who broke down, who were buried by stones,
and who could not resist and unbearable burden.
They say the road, a thin thread climbs the mountain passes and ridges,
also designed the prisoner of war – Austrian engineer who had once been built
something similar at home in the Alps. Since then, the road and called the
Austrian.
The road is really unique – it goes through the Marble, Altai and Burhatsky
passes Markakol Lake, river valley of Kara-Koba, crosses the north branch of the
Silk Road that crosses through the valley of the other amazing rivers – Bukhtarma.
From this view of the enormous dunes Kyzylkum located on the Chinese
side. Hence, if lucky, in sunny weather you can see the legendary, biceps Belukha
– the highest point of the Altai and Siberia.
On this road there are up to 16 different bridges, ferries. Many of them
regularly demolish turbulent flowing mountain streams, destroying the time, but
they recovered the man again.
BUKHTARMA
Bukhtarma – a mountain river in East Kazakhstan – forms Buhtarminsky
reservoir. Since its formation Bukhtarma reservoir affects the rest natural beauty
of East Kazakhstan. The road from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Blue Bay meanders
among the most beautiful mountain scenery and passes through Osinovsky pass.
On the way to Bukhtarma meets many beekeepers that sell honey
Bukhtarma edge with exceptional healing properties and appreciating far outside
of East Kazakhstan. Buhtarminsky reservoir formed in the early sixties
hydroelectric dam on the river Bukhtarma.
Irtysh, for its size – one of the largest artificial lakes of the world: consists of
two parts: the river – along the valley of the Irtysh River, and Lake Zaisan, on the
sport that produced a broad reach. In Bukhtarma reservoir is good for fishing:
peled, ripus, pike, perch, bass, sarozhka, grayling, ide, carp, salmon, white salmon,
trout, burbot, goldilocks, crucian carp, bream. Very often, saying river Bukhtarma
refers Bukhtarma reservoir.
On the shore of the reservoir, you can find not only a comfortable rest on
the modern tourist bases, but the corners of wildlife. Tourist centers are located
mostly in the north-western tip of the reservoir; the remaining part of it is perfect
for eco-tourism.
Even came to rest at the hostel, you can arrange s hike in the woods or
mountains. The water in the reservoir is almost always warm, but for fans of
extreme sports are the rock from which you can dive.
BERELSKY MOUND
Far outside Kazakhstan are known today Berelsky mound. They are housed
in seven miles southwest of the same name on the third terrace above the flood
picturesque alpine valley. She rises above sea level on the absolute height of 1120
meters. This valley is bounded Bukhtarma rivers flowing into it Ak Berel Bulanty
and Sohatuha.
So what shook the world Berelsky mound? The largest of them buried
Scythian royal couple and 13 horses. The front suspension Berelsky horse simply
magnificent, because it is made of nickel silver, bronze, brass, gold, natural
horsehair.
All found there are works of art – from jewelry to horse equipment – made
of wood, richly covered with gold. If you rely on written sources, including
Herodotus, the territory of modern Kazakhstan Altai, which stretches down to
Zaisansk valley, inhabited by “tribes griffins guarding the gold.”
Here, scientists believe, was held Jade path leading up to the Silk. At the
same time, the tribes living in the Kazakhstan Altai can be traced to the period of
formation rannegunnskogo cultural complex. The fact that Herodotus described
them as “vultures, guarding the gold,” explained quite simply.
These people were caught in the Altai gold, which produced different
products in animal style. The main motive of art – the image poluptits-poluzverey
griffins. For example, in the king’s burial was found the royal standard in the form
of sculpture griffin.
KIIN-KIRISH
If you need to rent a Hollywood action movie, go here. Get off Zaisan basin
and turn into desert. And now you see these extraordinary hills. Kiin-Kirish called
flaming planet, fiery Mars. There just are not seeing the shades – from pale yellow
to Blazing.
This is the mountain Kiin-Kirish that the Kazakh sounds like a proud,
handcome. Look at her – and see how carefully she has preserved imprints of
ancient flora and fauna of the early paleogene.
Here’s palm print, but-crocodile. Such coloring clay rocks formed in a hot
humid tropical climate of the Mesozoic, the scientists say. This means that
sometime in the East Kazakhstan noise rainforests.
In 1959, for the first time found a dinosaur egg shells, and later – much
destroyed bone remains of small dinosaur. To the east of the Burning Adyry at the
foot of the ridge Saur in the shales of permian age (260 million years ago) there
are imprints of plants, invertebrates and ancient marine fish.
In the foothills of Saura bone remains were found three-toed horse –
hipparions, giraffes, rhinos, gazelles, predators that lived about 10 million years
ago.
Kiin-Kirish unique, this monument has no equal either in Asia or in Europe.
Kiin-Kirish is a special ritual space where ancient sacrifices were carried out in our
time it became a place of pilgrimage for tourists.
BELUKHA
Belukha Mountain is located on the north-eastern region; its peak is snowpeak height of 4506 meters. This is the highest point in Siberia and the Altai, the
queen of the Altai, its centre and symbol.
This is the kingdom of snow, ice, thundering avalanches and sparkling
waterfalls. First, researches were struck by the beauty of the area and even
compared it with Switzerland. It is located in a remote, inaccessible region, where
no one lives.
Belugas District is located in an area of high seismic activity, there are often
mirkozemletryaseniya, resulting in cracks in the ice cover Belugas, landslides and
avalanches. The climate in the area Belugas severe. Negative temperatures are
until March at the foot of beluga whales.
At the top of the same Belugas summer and occasional frosts. The best
time to hike to Belukha – this is the end of July – August. From time to time in the
mountains can be seen lynx, snow leopard, and ibex.
Of the birds, especially common white and tundra partridge, Alpine
Chough, Himalayan charter, rarer and reel Siberian Mountain juniper grosbeak. If
you can see the golden eagle. Beluga whale – the sacred mountain.
Here, according to legend Buddhists, stretches legendary country
transcendental gods Shambala, a paradise, which will be the world after the face
of the Earth disappear people. Mount Belukha always attracted mountaineers,
tourists, lovers of rafting on mountain rivers, the followers of Nicholas Roerich.
BERKUTAUL
Berkutaul in Kazakh language means the Residence of Eagle. This mountain
is the second after the beluga whales in popularity among the southern Altai
mountain climbers and tourists.
Its clear faceted pyramid apex, clearly standing out among the surrounding
mountains, rises to a height of 3373 meters on the north side of the mountain are
three fairly large glacier, reaching 1 km in length and more. Berkutaul is located in
the alpine tundra and alpine meadows.
On the northern slope of the ridge located roughing taiga – a larch, cedar
and fir. In the valleys a lot of berries: black and white currants, honeysuckle, and
raspberry.
Downstairs, where a lot of birch – an abundance of mushrooms. In the area
Berkutaul hold argali and ibex – tau-teke. In alpine meadows a lot marmot,
inhabited by bears.
Among the birds on the ridge meets ptarmigan. The mountain rises River
Putichnaya. Silver ribbon intricately weaves it between the gloomy rocky gorges.
Mount Berkutaul very convenient to its relative affordability, the path to it is from
the nearest settlement, only 16 hours.
Routes, which are sent to climbers, marked by various degrees of
complexity. Among them – ice, rock, combined routes, wall, ridge, there is a
traverse.
At the foot of Berkutaul climbers built hut shelter. Every year on May 9
Alpiniada held here, which involved up to hundreds of climbers.
MUSEUM NUCLEAR TEST
Visit the Semipalatinsk test site and its main object – Opytnoye Pole and
the Museum of landfill – will forever remain in the memory of tourists.
Here you can see all the stages of work on nuclear weapons. Because of the
specific object of all the radiation points to go accompanied dosimetrists, as well
as the use of their uniforms, shoe covers, coveralls. Currently, the museum
represents the value of several items.
Experimental field was the first test area test site and intended for air –
ground and air-nuclear tests. The site is a plain, surrounded on three sides by low
mountains. This large-scale complex civil engineering structures, intended for
testing and registration of parameters of a nuclear explosion in a field
experiment.
Until now preserved fragments of instrumental and fortifications with
traces of the effects of nuclear explosions. The first test of a nuclear device was
held here on Aug. 29, 1949 at 7:00 am local time. Here, 12 August 1953 it tested
the first thermonuclear device, and November 22, 1955 – the hydrogen bomb. All
the experimental field was carried out 116 nuclear tests.
The whole complex of this area is still a unique monument of the nuclear
era. Museum of the Semipalatinsk test site was founded in 1972 on the basis of
military unit 52605. Museum Foundation has about 100 units of storage – it is
photos, documents, models, equipment. Exhibit Museum gives a full description
of the three main test site test site: Pilot field Degelen, Balapan.
Exposition of medico-biological department complement exhibits
describing the effect of shock waves and radiation on biological objects. One of
the areas of nuclear workers was industrial use of underground nuclear
explosions to create artificial reservoirs in arid areas of the country.
One of these craters filled with flood waters and was named the Atomic
Lake. The test site Degelen used to conduct nuclear tests of medium and low
power. And delegation, and Balapan still dangerous to visit, tour guides do not
recommend to go there. But if you wish such excursions possible. There are
various ways to treat what to treat what you find.
But one thing I clear to everyone: I many respects the power of the onceexisting country was associated with the work of living and working in these
places people. It is they, brilliant scientists were able to do what many still can
not.
The names of the Andrei Sakharov and Igor Kurchatov knowingly became
synonymous with heroism in the name of their country. It is created by these
scientists’ team had to withdraw the Soviet Union among the most advanced
countries in the world.
They were able to create resistance and establish party in the deadliest
weapons on earth.
WATERFALL
The district is a very large number of waterfalls. The most famous - Arasan,
Kokkol, Rahmanovsky and Yazov. The biggest of them – Kokkolsky. He is one of
the most attractive tourism destinations. Located in a waterfall 15 km south-east
of the mountains Belugas. Here the river cuts into the rock massif, and cuts its
narrow shallow gorge.
One after another, followed by small ledges and rapids. Many tourists are
put tens. At first I could not believe that you can sleep next to the rumbling giant.
But it is head down, close your eyes, and you sink into a healing sleep. Early in the
morning Yazov waterfall reveals its unique features.
You can count about a dozen cascades. Actually waterfall can be called only
the very top level – high five meters. Falls Arasan forms river Arasan resulting
from Rakhmanovsky lake. Passing through small Arasansky lake (1734 m above
sea level), it acquires the character of rapids and stormy rushing among the rocks
and huge boulders.
6 km below the resort village Rakhmanovsky Kluchi, on the eighth kilometer
from the source of a hanging valley Arasan opens into the valley of the Belaya
Berel bottom of which lies at 250-300 m below the first. Here the water, leaping
down the steep wall of cliffs, falls from a height of about 1600 meters above sea
level in the valley of the White Berel two broad stepped cascades.
Waterfall Rakhmanovsky located in the valley of Arasan. The waterfall
forms a nameless brook. This stream originates from a small mountain – 2265 m
above sea level – lake and empties into the lake Rakhmanovsky.
It takes place in a deeply incised valley separating the two unnamed
mountains. The hollows are covered with thick larch forest.
Non-forest vegetation occupied by alpine meadows. In the middle reaches
of the creek, at the very beginning stages, dense rocks crop out in the form of
rocky outcrops.
Rakhmanovsky waterfall is one of the waterfalls cascade type. Water
unnamed brook narrow jet falls among the sheer cliffs of granite and slate three
stepped cascades.
Rakhmanovsky Falls – one of the remarkable nature of object in the vicinity
of the sanatorium Rakhmanovsky Kluchi. Is the object of cognitive recreation.
Falls traditionally attract many tourists.
So exciting to weigh against the backdrop of falling behind your back wall of
water – because it gives such a soil fantasies.
And how much positive emotion provides the opportunity to plunge his
hand into a clean and a cold water rushing down a continuous stream – that only
violent motion against the background of these unique monuments
contraindicated. But the lack of adrenaline.
According to experts, waterfalls, and have another meaning. Spray of
water so saturates the air, that he finds healing properties. In any case, everyone
can verify the correctness of his words. Dare!
LAKES
Zaisan Lake – the largest lake in the East Kazakhstan region. The history of
studying and exploring Zaysan closely linked with the names of Russian scientists
Nikolai Przewalsky, Grigory Potanin, who visited the expedition at Zaysane in
1863. Zaisan – fresh water lake, in a flow of the river: Chernyi Irtysh, Kokpekty,
Zharma, Kendirlik and others, and follows a river – Irtysh. In connection with the
creation Bukhtarma hydroelectric water areas of the lake has increased.
In Zaysane found 23 species of fish (17 - commercial). The legend
associated with the name Zaisan, says: In one year of Kalmyk, exterminated by
hunger, found refuge in the lake, feeding the fish and were saved from starvation.
Since the lake was called Zaasing-normal. This is means a good lake.
Mountain’s Lake Markakol – beautiful lake in East Kazakhstan and Altay.
Adjacent protected lands as beautiful as the lake itself. Pride Markakol preserve
not only the lake but taiga forests, clear mountain rivers, light switches.
Diverse and rich flora and fauna of this corner. Markakol – one of the
largest lakes in the Altay region: it extends in length by 38 km and a width reaches
19 km. Into the lake more than 100 rivers and streams, as follows from the lake,
only one river – Kalzhir.
Lake Markakol located at an altitude of 1,447 m above sea level. In the
north of the lake offering magnificent views of the ridge Sarymsakty with white
mountains – mountains Berkutaul (3373 m) and Mount Aksubas (3308 m).
Lake is famous for its exceptionally clear waters and abundance uskuch (a
local variety of the Siberian Lenok fish) and grayling. These species of fish
anywhere except Lake Markakol not occur.
You will receive fishing on the Siberian Lenok – uskuch, normal weight is
about one kilogram, but rather frequent instances of 2 – 2.5 kg (5 kg).
Sibinsky group of lakes is represented by five relatively small lakes – lakes
Karacol, Korzhinkol, Shalkar, Tortkarakol, and Sadyrkol. The lakes are located on
the step-heights from 714 m to 868 m above sea level, separated from each other
by narrow, rocky ridges.
On three sides of the valley lakes are protected rocky slopes almost devoid
of vegetation. The heights of the mountains framing reach 1000-1300 m above
sea level.
A large number of oat crops can be found here: pinnate feather grass,
bluegrass ordinary timothy. It also found bushes of roses. The lake is carp and
pike.
Near all available lakeside sites are built health centers and private
cottages. The north coast is very picturesque and strewn with a multitude of
beaches, which are reached only by swimming or going to the mountains. This
path is very popular among tourists.
PASSES
Vysheivanovsky Belok closely related to Zabelkovy lakes, which are near the
peak of Voroshilov. This is another name Vysheivanovsky Belok.
The highest point in these mountains – 2776 meters. In Soviet times, stood
on top of a bronze bust of Voroshilov with cabinet, in which tourists were hidden
the note.
The Pioneers got on top of the icons “Young tourists”. With the advent of
perestroika bust thrown off a cliff, but the habit to climb the highest mountain in
South-West Altai left. Around the peak of Voroshilov many lakes and each is
unique.
There is a lake fish, and it caught grayling, but a banana, because the shape
of it – like a banana. On snowfields here bears roam. In the crevices of glittering
waterfalls.
Ablaze a field is hot. In the grass between the stones can be accidentally
stepped on a nest with chicks, so it is recommended to walk extremely carefully.
At Podbelkov lake residents of Ridder mastered extreme rest.
On hot days, they bathe in the cold waters of this dead lake. From an
abandoned mine, which once conducted some work, it runs off Radon River.
Perhaps for this reason the lake is not good for fishing.
On the right bank of the river is Gromotukha is the Mount Krestovaya (2200
m). East of this summit are darkening sharp peaks rocks Tree Brata (2397 m).
Even east of the place Vysheivanovsky rocky peak gypsies. This is the
highest mountain in Western Altay.
On 2877 meters south Vysheivanovsky Located Ulba ridge.
Drawing closer to the east, two ranges from the black node (2600 m) –
inaccessible, with steep cliffs group of vertices, at the base of which there are
several lakes called Turgusunsky.
One of the highest ridges of Rudny Altai – the ridge Holzun. The highest
point of it – Lineysky Belok (2647 m). This mighty mountain range is covered with
large scattered stones, crowned with rocky peaks. Difficult taiga, eternal snow,
and small alpine lakes emphasize its beauty and harshness, some, if I may say so,
detachment. Lineysky original range, which is a natural divide between the
Chernaya and Belaya Uba.
At the western end of the ridge is a unique complex geoarhitekt granite
stone sculptures tale surprises with unusual outliers, similar to recognizable and
fantastic animals and humans.
Glaciers feed the mountain rivers. The banks of their steep, there are many
shoals and rapids. Takeoff from the mountain tops from a height of fifteen
hundred to two thousand meters makes a huge force of water: the river after the
rains wheel on the bottom of the large heavy stones.
It is amazing when you see how the water literally “moves mountains”. And
what is the effect it would have to create this! Day after day she breaks through
the rocky slopes. Indeed, such a stream can not be stopped!
RAKHMANOVSKY KLUCHI
Rakhmanovskie Kluchi – these are well-known to many people mineral
springs, which are in the beautiful region of the lake basin Rakhmanovsky. Water
sources Rakhmanovsky colorless, very clean, almost no impurities, is pleasant to
drink.
Thermal water is used to treat diseases of various organs of motion, spinal,
peripheral nervous system and skin. Water Rakhmanovsky Kluchi inn their
chemical composition is close to the waters and the well-known resorts
Belokurikha and Tskhaltubo, but far exceeds them with its healing power.
Radon water has a sedative effect on humans, deepens his sleep, and
reduces pain. Under its influence the accelerated recovery of nerve cells, slows
down during the inflammatory and trophic processes.
Radon baths normalize the cardiovascular system, improves carbohydrate,
fat, nitrogen metabolism. The resort consists of medical buildings, dining room
and cozy residential houses, styled in a folk style, perfectly fit in the taiga
landscape. It created a whole industry of leisure, where every man can not only
recover, regain their health, but relax.
The water temperature in the source is from 31 to 40C. Cedar forests,
balmy air, loaded with fragrance taiga and alpine meadows, mountains terrain
and picturesque lakes in conjunction with healing springs provide excellent
conditions for the restoration of health. In the north of the valley with a beautiful
view of mountains Katunsky with two-headed mountain Belukha (4506 m).
STONE TALE
Rocky outcrops situated within the West Altai reserve, elevation 2000
meters above sea level for them – not a hindrance. The open air museum consists
of stone sculptures of different shapes. The fame of them spread far beyond the
borders of Kazakhstan.
“Stone’s story begins where the combined mighty ranges – Vysheivanovsky,
Ulba, Turgusunsky, Lineysky, Holzun and Koksu”.
From here take their source of many of the Altay Rivers. And is a miracle –
unique complex geoarhitekturny granite residual mountains up to 30 meters,
formed by wind and thermal erosion. There is a feeling of comfort from the union
with the Mother –nature.
Time seemed to stop, pause for a while before this divine miracle. This cave
town is also called “Singing Rocks” for the strange, soft melodies, which in windy
weather publish granite outcrops. You can not help remember that not
accidentally place their lives at some point the writer Bazhov chose eastern
Kazakhstan.
This is where the fairy-tale characters come to life, and never with us to
separate. Because they continue to live in our imagination, our imagination,
regardless of whether we see them or not.
But one thing is clear – if once in your life you will see this tale, to wander
among the outliers, will never forget the beauty of these unearthly creatures and
enchanting music that will long continue to resound in my ears …
MINE KOKKOL
The mine is located in Kokkol Valley Big Kokkol is a left tributary of the
Belaya Berel. The deposit was discovered Kokkol A. Nikonov, a geologist in 1936
during a regional geological route.
In the upper reaches of the river Kokkol in the cap of them were found
fragments of quartz phenocrysts wolframite. Since 1938 began mining ore by
hand and construction of residential and working village.
In fact, mine on the pass in the upper camp or Mine Kokkol were built
barracks, office, club, store explosives, a smithy, and processing plant.
8 km to the west of the waterfall Kokkol in the forest zone was built
residential village: houses, stables, school, bakery, office, and sauna. As the ore
veins were galleries.
Here was manually sorting ore. When the processing plant was built, began
to receive a higher concentrate of ore, which is a horse brought to the village of
Berel.
Mine worked until 1954. Upper Camp of the mine Kokkol beautifully
preserved. With cold weather all the buildings and equipment: portable engine,
diesel, processing plant are in satisfactory condition and are excellent open-air
museum.
Unique is beautifully preserved processing plant, many details of which are
made of solid woods. Here is the cart-rudovozki, the remnants of a car “Ford”.
IRTYSH RIVER
Irtysh is one of the largest rivers of Kazakhstan and Russia. Its length in the
light of the Black Irtysh River is 4248 km. For its length it exceeds such major
rivers of Siberia, as the Yenisey and Ob.
It exceeds the Volga basin. Small mountain stream begins Irtysh on the ice
slope of the Mongolian Altai in the 2500 meters above sea level.
The rapidly descending from the mountains, the river upstream from the
power erodes the shore, which is reflected in its title: in the translation from the
Turkic word Irtysh means Semler.
Over 618 kilometers of the Irtysh flows through the Chinese territory. The
name Black Irtysh River is up to the confluence of the lake Zaisan. Zaisan although
large but relatively shallow lake. At the bottom there are traces of Irtysh in the
form of an underwater trench.
Coming out of the lake, river Irtysh received its present name. Bellow is the
current Mountain View Irtysh interrupted cascade of large hydropower. Irtysh
River is an important transport artery, which in ancient times connected the north
and south of Siberia and Kazakhstan.
Day and night are on the river convoys with wood, oil, grain, construction
materials and other goods. Navigation on the river continues for 130 days. Irtysh
– a popular place for recreation for the citizens of the surrounding villages and
towns. In winter and summer for many fishers spend their free time on a river.