Winter in the Urals 7 Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok” Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok” Is a Quiet and Comfortable Place for Winter Holidays

WinterIN THE URALS

The Government of Sverdlovsk Region mountain ski resorts The Ministry of Investment and Development of Sverdlovsk Region ecotourism “Tourism Development Centre of Sverdlovsk Region” 13, 8 Marta Str., entrance 3, 2nd ﬂ oor Ekaterinburg, 620014 active tourism phone +7 (343) 350-05-25 leisure base wellness winter ﬁ shing gotoural.соm ice rinks ski resort

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS 6-21 GORA BELAYA 6-7 STOZHOK 8 ISET 9 GORA VOLCHIHA 10-11 GORA PYLNAYA 12 GORA TYEPLAYA 13 GORA DOLGAYA 14-15 GORA LISTVENNAYA 16 SPORTCOMPLEX “UKTUS” 17 GORA YEZHOVAYA 18-19 GORA VORONINA 20 FLUS 21 ACTIVE TOURISM 22-23 ECOTOURISM 24-27 ACTIVE LEISURE 28-33 LEISURE BASE 34-35 WELLNESS 36-37 WINTER FISHING 38-39 NEW YEAR’S FESTIVITIES 40-41 ICE RINKS, SKI RESORT 42-43 WINTER EVENT CALENDAR 44-46

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1 Severouralsk Khanty-Mansi Sosnovka Autonomous Okrug Krasnoturyinsk Karpinsk 18 Borovoy 31 Serov Kytlym Gari 2 Pavda Sosva Andryushino Tavda

Novoselovo Verkhoturye Alexandrovskaya Raskat Kachkanar Tura Iksa 3 Verhnyaya Tura Tabory

Perm Region Niznyaya Tura Kumaryinskoe Basyanovskiy Kushva Tagil

Niznyaya Salda Turinsk 27 29 Verkhnyaya Salda Nitza 4 Nizhny Tagil 26 1 Niznyaya Sinyachikha Chernoistochinsk Visimo-Utkinsk Alapaevsk 7 Verkhnie Tavolgi Irbit Turinskaya Sloboda Ust-Utka Chusovaya Visim Aramashevo Artemovskiy Verkhniy Tagil Nevyansk Rezh 10 25 Chusovoe 2 Shalya 23 Novouralsk 5 Staroutkinsk 19 15 Tugulym Reftinskiy 6 5 14 Murzinka 24 Pervouralsk 3 Verkhnyaya Pyshma Sukhoy Log Talitsa Achit 20 17 8 Berezovskiy Kuryi 4 Zarechny 12 Kashina Pyshma 13 Revda 9 Kamyshlov Krasnou msk Nizhniye Sergi Ekaterinburg Bogdanovich 28 Beloyarskiy 6 Ufa 22 Verhnie Sergi Kadnikovo Natalyinsk 11 Sysert 30 21 Arti Mikhailovsk Kamensk-Uralskiy 16 Polevskoy Kurgan Region

A B C D E F Republic Chelyabinsk Region Bashkortostan DISTANCE BETWEEN URBAN AREAS REGIONS Ekaterinburg Alapaevsk Pyshma Verkhnyaya Verkhoturye Irbit Kamensk-Uralskiy Krasnoturyinsk Krasnou msk Kushva Mikhailovsk Nevyansk Sergi Nizhniye Tagil Nizhny Pervouralsk Polevskoy Revda Rezh Sysert Tavda Talitsa Turinsk Chernoistochinsk Ekaterinburg +7 343 159 17 311 203 107 395 238 197 129 92 100 146 48 52 48 88 44 357 218 276 145 Alapaevsk +7 34346 159 182 291 114 266 357 397 177 280 163 250 126 207 211 207 71 203 263 228 187 145 Verkhnyaya Pyshma +7 34368 17 182 289 266 130 373 261 175 138 70 108 124 71 75 71 111 67 357 233 299 129 Verkhoturye +7 34389 311 291 289 405 418 138 481 152 413 219 383 165 308 363 322 292 355 531 513 478 180 Irbit +7 34355 203 114 266 405 253 471 441 291 330 207 300 240 251 256 251 115 247 163 110 73 256 Kamensk-Uralskiy +7 3439 107 266 130 418 253 502 345 304 227 199 197 253 155 159 155 195 99 439 197 326 242 Krasnoturyinsk +7 34314 395 357 373 138 471 502 565 206 497 303 468 249 392 447 406 395 439 616 454 544 265 Krasnou msk +7 34394 238 397 261 481 441 345 565 367 100 262 133 316 199 260 190 326 262 484 432 514 329 Kushva +7 34344 197 177 175 152 291 304 206 367 304 105 274 51 194 249 208 197 241 423 404 364 72 Mikhailovsk +7 34398 129 280 138 413 330 227 497 100 304 201 31 254 104 152 87 213 171 486 346 391 257 Nevyansk +7 34359 92 163 70 219 207 199 303 262 105 201 171 54 89 144 103 92 135 360 301 280 57 Nizhniye Sergi +7 34396 100 250 108 383 300 197 468 133 274 31 171 223 75 122 58 184 142 459 315 361 228 Nizhny Tagil +7 3435 146 126 124 165 240 253 249 316 51 254 54 223 143 198 157 146 190 376 353 277 20 Pervouralsk +7 34392 48 207 71 308 251 155 392 199 194 104 89 75 143 100 14 136 92 402 262 324 173 Alexandrovskaya Polevskoy +7 34350 52 211 75 363 256 159 447 260 249 152 144 122 198 100 100 140 96 426 272 328 204 Revda +7 34397 48 207 71 322 251 155 406 190 208 87 103 58 157 14 100 136 92 407 267 324 178 Iksa Rezh +7 34364 88 71 111 292 115 195 395 326 197 213 92 184 146 136 140 136 132 279 229 188 136 Sysert +7 34374 44 203 67 355 247 99 439 262 241 171 135 142 190 92 96 92 132 398 235 320 196 Tavda +7 34360 357 263 357 531 163 439 616 484 423 486 360 459 376 402 426 407 279 398 257 105 405 Talitsa +7 34371 218 228 233 513 110 197 454 432 404 346 301 315 353 262 272 267 229 235 257 174 358 Turinsk +7 34349 276 187 299 478 73 326 544 514 364 391 280 361 277 324 328 324 188 320 105 174 309 Chernoistochinsk +7 3435 145 145 129 180 256 242 265 329 72 257 57 228 20 173 204 178 136 196 405 358 309 27 Tavda All information is provided for your reference, any distance depends on the chosen route

1 “Gora Belaya” 13 Gora Shunut (Shunut-kamen) 21 “Bazhov places” 2 “Stozhok” 14 Peter Gronskiy Rocks 22 “Olenyi Ruchyi” 3 “Iset (Motaiha)” 15 Aduyskiy kamen 23 “Chusovaya River” “Pripyshminskie forests” Tugulym 4 “Gora Volchiha” 16 Azov-Gora 24 5 “Gora Pylnaya” 17 Chertovo Gorodische 25 “Izumrudniy Bereg” 6 “Gora Tyeplaya” 18 Konzhkovskiy kamen 26 “Aquarelle” 7 “Gora Dolgaya” 19 Sem Bratyev 27 “Rodnik” 8 “Gora Listvennaya” 20 Starik-kamen 28 Sanatorium “Nizhniye Sergi” 9 Sportcomplex “Uktus” 29 Sanatorium “Lenevka” 10 “Gora Yezhovaya” 30 Sanatorium “U Treh Pescher” 11 “Gora Voronina” 12 “Flus” 31 Recreation centre “Serebryanskiy kamen” Mountain ski resort “Gora Belaya” Entry coordinates – 57°39’20.2”N, 59°42’54.9”E

gorabelaya.ru

+7 (3435) 25-66-72

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Mountain ski resort “Gora Belaya” – resort located in a picturesque area on the slopes of the Ural Mountains. This is a sports and entertainment complex, which includes many different forms of entertainment. Every year, on the slopes of the “Gora Belaya” Complex sports competitions, both of local and international importance are held. For those who like to walk several routes for walking are prepared. In the vicinity of the complex metallurgical settlements are located: Visim and Visimo-Utkinsk. Guests are offered museums of Nizhny Tagil and Nevyansk, Nature Park “Chusovaya River” are for the guests. Height – 715 m Height difference – 255 m Ski season is from November to March 150 km to Ekaterinburg. INFRASTRUCTURE: 5 trails(1 training trail), 4 lifts, 2 trails for running skis, 2 trails HOW TO GET THERE for snowmobiles, snow park, tubing, artificial snowing, By car: from Ekaterinburg on snowcat, a skating rink. Serovskiy Path after Lenevka village special equipment for persons with disabilities. turn left to the Nizhny Tagil bypass SERVICE: route. According to the signs to outfit rental, instructors, trail lighting, billiards, gym, sauna, Chernoistochinsk and further to solarium, pool for 6 lanes, bird’syard, parking. Uralets. At the “Europe-Asia” Obelisk CATERING: according to the sign “Mountain Ski a café with 100 seats, a bar with 30 seats, a bistro in the Resort “Gora Belaya”. building of service centre. You need to get to the Uralets by ACCOMMODATION: Public transport. This can be done by a hotel on the territory of complex with 52 seats. Room bus. From Nizhny Tagil to Uralets the categories: standard, suit, two-room. buses run daily from the bus station. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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1 1 Length- 1900 – 1900m, height- difference246,4 3 – 246,4m 4 Length – 900m,1 height5 difference – 177m 2 2 Length- 1800 – 1900m, height- difference246,4 4 – 246,4m 5 Length – 490m,1 height6 difference – 46m 3 Length – 890m, height difference – 177m 6 Snowtubing Winter in the Urals 7 Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok” Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok” is a quiet and comfortable place for winter holidays. Located near the Tavatuy Lake complex is one of the most beautiful in the Urals – the mountain slopes, fresh snow, fresh air, the centuries-old pines and fur-trees attract many tourists. Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok” is interesting for both beginners and professionals. The slopes are maintained in excellent condition. There are many leisure bases and sanatoriums in the vicinity. Height – 462 m Height difference – 137 m Ski season is from November to March 50 km to Ekaterinburg. 57°06’37.7”N, 60°16’06.5”E stozhok.ru INFRASTRUCTURE: 2 ski trails, snowboard trail, 2 lifts, 2 trails for running + 7 (343) 383-11-79 skis, snow tubing, artificial snowing. HOW TO GET THERE SERVICE: By car: from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path rental of ski equipment, running skis, instructors, turn left at the sign “Tavatuy-Ayat”. Turn left at trail lighting, parking. the crossroads at the entrance to the Tavatuy CATERING: village. Further, 5 km to the sign “Mountaing Café in the building of a service center with 40 seats. Ski Resort “Stozhok”. ACCOMMODATION: By public transport: from the Severniy bus 7 km from the complex in sanatorium “Tavatuy”. Guests station of Ekaterinburg by bus No.147 to the are offered comfortable rooms with 2–4-beds. Tavatuy village (runs twice a day). Next by taxi to the Mountain Ski Resort “Stozhok”. By train on the Nizhniy Tagil route to the Ayat PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT station, then to walk 7 km to the mountains.

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1 Длина1 Length 550м, – 550m, перепад height высотdifference 137м – 137m3 Трасса3 The для trail сноубордаfor snowboarding 55 ТTheрасса trail forдля running беговых skis лыж, 4 км, 8 км 2 Длина2 Length 750м, – 750m, перепад height высотdifference 137м – 137m4 Сно4 утSnowtubingюбинг 8 MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS “Iset (Motaiha)” Park A Family-Entertainment Park “Iset” is an ideal place for a holiday with your family, where you can spend unforgettable moments full of frosty freshness of winter forest. Tourists are attracted by the natural roughness of trails, the beauty of the area and the proximity to the rocks “Chertovo Gorodische”. Suitable for going on one day. Height – 370 m Height difference – up to 105 m Ski season is from December to March 35 km from Ekaterinburg

INFRASTRUCTURE: 2 ski trails, 1 snowboard trail, snow tubing trail, 2 surface lifts, 1 trail for running skis. SERVICE: rental of ski equipment, trail lighting, playground, instructors, parking. 56°58’009”N, 60°20’346”E parkiset.ru CATERING: +7 922-113-39-89 A café in the building of a service center. ACCOMMODATION: HOW TO GET THERE complex is designed for one-day skiing. By car: from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path, turn to Guests are offered hotels Ekaterinburg. Ganina Yama, then through the Koptyaki village to “Iset” village. Then to the left following the signs of “Iset Park”. By train: to the station “Iset”. Then, on the main road through the “Iset” village following the signs “Iset Park”. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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Winter in the Urals 9 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Volchiha” Entry coordinates – 56°49’28.1”N, 59°59’46.3”E

volchiha.ru

+7 (912) 2-600-600

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Gora Volchiha is one of the highest mountains in the vicinity of Ekaterinburg. The river Chusovaya, which is connected with the history of the Middle Urals flows at its foot. Every year on the slopes of the complex interregional events are held: alpine skiing competitions, open championships and competitions in snowboarding. There are four trails of varying difficulty on the territory of the mountain ski resort. The complex is designed for skiers of any level of training. Height – 526 m Height difference – 200 m Ski season is from November to March 40 km from Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 4 ski trails (1 training trail), 4 lifts, 1 “baby lift”, snow park, snow tubing, artificial snowing, snowcat. SERVICE: equipment rental, instructors, trail lighting, children’s slide and playground, rental of snowmobiles, skating rink, bigair bag, zorb, sauna, parking, alpine skiing HOW TO GET THERE and snowboarding schools. By car: from Ekaterinburg on the Moscow CATERING: Path, after 41 km turn left, next about 1.3 there are three cafés with 250–300 seats in the km to the mountain ski resort. administration building. By train: towards Ekaterinburg- ACCOMMODATION: Druzhinino and Ekaterinburg-Revda. Resort is designed for one-day skiing. Pionerskaya Stop. Then follow the signs. Visitors can stay in hotels of Ekaterinburg or Pervouralsk. By bus: Route No.151 Ekaterinburg- Revda. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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1 Length – 700m, height difference – 143m 1 713 4 Length –1 1200m, height5 difference – 200m 2 Length – 800m, height difference – 100m Snowtubing 2 1 4 - 1200 5 3 Length – 900m, height difference – 100m Winter in the Urals 11 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Pylnaya”

Wonderful slopes in the vicinity of Ekaterinburg for those who is seeking diversity. Perfectly prepared lighted trails and a high level of service which satisfy the most demanding fans of winter sports. Professionals appreciate complex for decent and varied snow park and forest trails. At the same time, beginners are pleased with small height difference. Height – 447 m Height difference – up to 98 m Ski season is from the end of November to April 38 km from Ekaterinburg, within Pervouralsk

INFRASTRUCTURE: 4 ski trails, 2 surface lifts, artificial snowing, snowpark, tubing. 56°55’02.3”N 60°01’12.8”E SERVICE: pilnaya.ru rental of ski equipment,trail lighting, parking. +7 (3439) 64-64-00 CATERING: fast food café with 100 seats, café with Oriental HOW TO GET THERE cuisine with 40 seats. By car: from Ekaterinburg on Novomoskovskiy Path turn right to Pervouralsk, turn right going ACCOMMODATION: from a bridge over the railway tracks, turn left at complex is designed for one-day skiing. the fork, go left and up to the complex. People can stay in the hotels of Pervouralsk: or By train: direction Kuzino-Shalya, Novotalitsa or Ekaterinburg. Pervouralsk Station, further by public transport PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT or by taxi.

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1 Length – 600m, height difference – 97,3m 5 Length – 150m, height difference – 97,3m 1 3 6 Трасса для беговых лыж 2 Length – 630m, height difference – 97,3m 6 The trail for running skis 2 4 7 Сноутюбинг 3 Length – 430m, height difference – 88,6m 7 Snowtubing 5 4 Length – 400m, height difference – 88,6m 12 MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Tyeplaya”

Trails are located on the southern and south-western side of the mountain slope and shielded from the cold winds, so it is comfortable to slide even in windy weather. There are parking, café and the entire infrastructure at the top of the mountain. It will be interesting both for beginners and professionals on the slopes of mount. Height – 446 m Height difference – up to 135 m Ski season is from November to March 40 km from Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 3 trails, 2 rope tows, snow tubing trail, snow park, artificial snowing, snowcat. SERVICE: rental of ski equipment,skating rink, paintball field, children’s playground, children’s room with the tutor, wind tunnel, instructor, parking. 56°56’6500”N, 59°88’5000”E CATERING: teplaya.ru “Tyemploye” Café on the territory of complex with 60 +7 (343) 319-52-85 seats. HOW TO GET THERE ACCOMMODATION: By car: from Ekaterinburg to “Pervouralsk” complex is designed for one-day skiing. Stele, further to the left for 500 m to You can stay in the sanatorium “Duzhonok”, leisure base the mountain ski centre. “Svetofor” or in hotels of Pervouralsk. By bus: in the direction Pervouralsk to the stop “Gora Tyeplaya”. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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Winter in the Urals 13 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Dolgaya” 57°53’36.0”N, 59°51’52.0”E

aist-tramplin.ru +7 (3435) 41-88-43

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Gora Dolgaya is located in the vicinity of Nizhny Tagil, away from industrial sites in the midst of pine grove. Ski- jump Complex “Gora Dolgaya” is rated as the “100 best jumps in the world.” Competitions in ski jumping of the all-Russia and international level, in particular, the stage of the FIS Continental Cup and the World Cup are help on the mountain. Mountain Ski Resort includes sanatorium, hotel, entertainment centre. Height – 379 m Height difference – up to 120 m Ski season is from November to March 146 km from Ekaterinburg

INFRASTRUCTURE: 3 ski trails, 1 training slope,trails for running skis, snow tubing trail, 2 lifts, 1 lift to the jumps, ski-jumping complex. SERVICE: equipment rental, instructors, trail lighting, children’s slide, HOW TO GET THERE conferencehall, sauna, fitness centre, gym, parking. By car: from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path CATERING: turn right at 139 km. Further up to the hill canteen in the hotel. until the sign “Recreation House “Aist”. By public transport: by train from ACCOMMODATION: Ekaterinburg or by bus to the city of Nizhny Hotel with 100 places, Tagil. Next by bus to the mountain skiing holiday cottages for 7–9 people. complex “Gora Dolgaya”.

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Winter in the Urals 15 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Listvennaya”

“Gora Listvennaya” is a cosy mountain ski resort located in a few kilometres from Ekaterinburg between Verhnyaya Pyshma and Berezovskiy, it is considered to be an educational and training centre. Special attention is paid to children’s training here. Individual and group courses are provided. The usage of international teaching methods gives an opportunity to master the skiing technique and improve it in the future quickly and effectively. Height – 306 m Height difference – up to 70 m Ski season is from November to April 23 km from Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 3 ski trails, 4 lifts. Snowtubing trail, snow park, skating rink. SERVICE: equipment rental, instructors, artificial snowing, trail lighting, Russian bath, parking. 56°56’24.7”N, 60°44’10.7”E CATERING: listvennaya.com two cafés on the territory of the resort: “Dinamitka” is +7 900-206-66-60 at the top of the mountain and a two-storey Café “Villa” with 70 seats. HOW TO GET THERE ACCOMMODATION: By car: from Ekaterinburg along the leisure base “Topaz”, “Svetlaya”, country club “Lesnaya bypass route towards Verkhnyaya Pyshma. Polyana”, hotels of Ekaterinburg. At 26 km of bypass route turn right according to the sign “Gora Listvennaya”. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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Length – 540m, height difference – 70,5m Length – 200m, height difference – 50m 1 Длина - 540м,1 перепад высот - 70,5м 3 Длина - 200м, перепад3 высот - 50м 2 Length – 150m, height difference – 70,5m 4 Snowtubing 2 Длина - 150м, перепад высот - 70,5м 4 Сноутюбинг 16 MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS Mountain Ski Resort Sportcomplex «Uktus»

Sportcomplex «Uktus» is a mountain ski resort within the city. It is the dream of every fan of active winter leisure. “Gora Uktus” invites everyone to slide on mountain skis and snowboard, as well as to test ones skills in the snow park. The trails are not difficult, so the complex is attractive for the beginners. Easy access makes it an arena for many youth festivals and sporting events. Height – 322 m Height difference – up to 100 m Ski season is from December to March Within Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 4 ski trails, 4 surface lifts, artificial snowing, snow park, tubing, horseback riding. SERVICE: equipment rental, instructors, trail lighting, ski school for children, children’s playground, tennis- 56°46’27.4”N, 60°38’44.7”E courts uktus.ur.ru CATERING: +7 (343) 256-75-75 a café on the territory of complex with 200 seats. HOW TO GET THERE ACCOMMODATION: By car: from the center of Ekaterinburg along “Uktus” hotel located near the complex, the streets of Belinskiy and Scherbakov to as well as hotels of Ekaterinburg are a the guest’s the Himmash residential district to the sign disposal. “Uktus” Sport Centre”. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT By trolleybus: No. 1, 6, by bus - No.17.

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Сноупарк 1 1 Length – 450m, height difference – 50m3 3 Length – 450m, height difference5 – 50m 5 Snow park 2 2 Length – 450m, height difference – 50m4 Длина4 -Length 700м, перепад – 700m, heightвысот -difference 100м 6 – 100m 6 Recreation area Winter in the Urals 17 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Yezhovaya” 57°26’52.8”N, 59°57’05.5”E

ezhovaya.ru

+7-922-108-82-70

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“Gora Yezhovaya” is a large and popular mountain ski resort situated in the Kirovgrad suburb. Many sport competitions and events of the Russian ski world, such as the gathering of extreme carving fans are held here. Trails of the complex are suitable not only for fans of extreme descent, but also for beginners. Trails are lighted for fans of night skiing. Height – 522 m Height difference – up to 300 m Ski season is from November to March 90 km from Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 8 ski trails (1 training trail), 8 lifts, artificial snowing, tubing, snowmobiles, snow park, ice rink, half-pipe. SERVICE: equipment rental, sledges rental, instructors, trail lighting, parking. HOW TO GET THERE CATERING: By car: from Ekaterinburg by Serovskiy restaurants on the territory of the complex: “Mednaya Path. After 85 km, before Nevyansk, Gora”, “Angar lyzhnika” and restaurant “Orlinoye Gnezdo” turn to Kirovgrad, then according to the located at the very top of the mountain. signs to “Gora Yezhovaya.” By bus: in the ski season from the ACCOMMODATION: Ekaterinburg Circus on sat-sun at 10:00 hotel “Sedmaya Polyana” for 100–110 guests, comprising sent a special bus to the ski complex 4 buildings with rooms of different comfort levels. “Yezhova.” 18:00 bus leaves back to Ekaterinburg. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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Winter in the Urals 19 Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Voronina” The Mountain Ski Resort “Gora Voronina” is located on the Voronin’s Mountain in the Mikhailovsk suburb and in 120 km from Ekaterinburg. Many slopes combined with the beautiful forest of the mountain skiing centre is a favourite destination of outdoor activities. The resort includes two mountains – a big one with steep descent and a small one with soft wide slopes. It will be interesting for both beginners and professionals. There are trails for running skis. There is a Nature Park “Olenyi Ruchyi” not far from the mountain ski resort. Height – 305 m Height difference – up to 107 m Ski season is from December to March 120 km from Ekaterinburg 56°27’41.5”N, 59°08’02.7”E INFRASTRUCTURE: gora-voronina.ru 2 ski trails, 2 lifts, snowcat, trail for running skis (skating +7 902-269-28-11 course). HOW TO GET THERE SERVICE: equipment rental, trail lighting, parking. By car: from Ekaterinburg to Moscow highway at Lower Sergi, follow the signs to Mikhailovsk CATERING: After Stele “Mikhailovsk” turn left to the dam. café with 30 seats, at the top of the mountain with Further along the pond to the lift on the large panoramic views. mountain(to the left), or over the dam to the lift ACCOMMODATION: on a small mountain. hotel “Aquamarine” in Mikhailovsk,hostel “Valley of By public transport: from Ekaterinburg by bus Arakaevskiye caves”, recreation centre “Bursina zavod”, follow the signs to Mikhailovsk guest house “Yeloviy” sanatorium “Nizhniye Sergi”

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20 MOUNTAIN SKI RESORTS Mountain Ski Resort “Flus”

The Mountain Ski Resort “Flus” is located near the towns of Revda and Pervouralsk and includes the slopes of varying degrees of difficulty with a total area of 20 hectares. Natural winter cover will please beginners, amateurs and professionals of skiing. The complex offers experienced ski instructors. On March, 8 carnival costume is annually held in”Flus”. Height – 447 m Height difference – up to 90 m Ski season is from December to March 40 km from Ekaterinburg INFRASTRUCTURE: 10 complexes of trails, 8 lifts, snowcat, snow park. 56°49’48”N, 60°3’10”E SERVICE: vk.com/flus_team; rental point, equipment rental, +7 950-205-77-60 rails for snowboarders, parking. CATERING: HOW TO GET THERE a café on the territory of complex. By car: from Ekaterinburg by Novomoskovskiy Path in ACCOMMODATION: the direction of Revda, before turning to Pervouralsk, hotels of Pervouralsk, recreation centres “Sani”, further to the left – dirt road on Flus. “Hrustalnaya”, sanatorium “Rodnichok”. By public transport: to the mountain ski resort “Flus” by train “Ekaterinburg-Druzhinino” or “Ekaterinburg- Revda” to the station “Flus”. It is about 700 metres from the station to the lifts. PLAN OF MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

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Winter in the Urals 21 ACTIVE TOURISM Mountains and rocks Gora Shunut (Shunut-kamen) Is the highest (726 m) mountain in the vicinity of Ekaterinburg. The picturesque cliff places are cut off vertically to tens of meters. From the mountain you can see Krasnoyar and Mariinsk, town Revda, Azov-Gora. 56°31’23”N, 59°44’09”E By public transport to Revda (by train or by bus). From the railway station Revda by bus number 103 to Krasnoyar. By car from Ekaterinburg on the Moscow Path, turn to the Revda further to the settlement of Krasnoyar. From the Krasnoyar to the mountain is 15 km walk along the forest road.

Peter Gronskiy Rocks Peter Gronskiy Rocks is a stone ridge with height of 15 m on the top of the mountain, located 3 km from the Iset station. Rocks are about 300 million years old. During this time they were subjected to severe destruction, vertical poles of bizarre form was created. Availability of the rocks allows to organize interesting winter weekend trips even with small children. 56°59’48.6”N, 60°20’22.5”E By Tagil direction train to the platform “479 km”. The trail of the rock begins on the cliff to the right of the stop, walk a little more than a kilometer.

Aduyskiy kamen It is located on the right bank of the river Aduy. The height of the granite rock is 25 m, its length is 150 m. Rocks are separated from the river for about 50–70 m. There is a mountain pine forest on the mountain. 57°19’15.5”N, 60°59’38.2”E By trains to the Rezh, Egorshino, Alapaevsk to the Krutiha station. Next on foot for about 22 km. By car from Ekaterinburg on Rezhevskiy Path to the village Krutiha, further by forest roads to the rocks.

Azov-Gora The mountain is located in the vicinity of Polevskoy near Ekaterinburg, good road is close to its foot. Breathtaking views open from the top (589 m) – dense pine forests, steel shop and living quarters of Polevskoy. Many legends about the Azov girl, about countless treasures of the Ural Mountains are associated with the mountain. 56°28’30.9”N 60°05’05.8”E By car from the city of Ekaterinburg to Polevskoy town, further to Zyuzelskiy village, then to the Lavrovka village. Turn to the right in 2 km on the pedestrian path to the top. By train or by bus to Polevskoy. Then by bus, by taxi or on foot to the Lavrovka, then to the pedestrian path to the top.

22 Ural is one of the oldest rock formations, its mountains is relatively low, but striking by their beauty. Winter hiking in the mountains are a great leisure activities for active people.

Chertovo Gorodische The origin of the Chertovo Gorodische relates to the distant past of the Ural Mountains, about 300 million years ago. Under the influence of temperature changes, wind and water rocks were badly damaged and a bizarre natural formation appeared. The panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, forests, and lakes can be seen from the top. 56°56’29.6”N, 60°20’49.8”E By train to the Iset station through the village to the south on a dirt road. By car from Ekaterinburg on Moscow Path to Severka, further north towards the Iset village on a dirt road passing the Peschanoye lake. Konzhkovskiy kamen Every year many tourists flock to the slopes of Konzhak to see the beauty of Northern Ural and to climb one of the highest mountains of the Sverdlovskaya region. Because of the northern location of the mountains there are no plants in the upper part of the mountain, and from the top of the mountain the picturesque landscapes open. 59°37’51.1”N, 59°08’20.5”E By car from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path to Severouralsk, then to Karpinsk, then to Kytlym village along a dirt road. Sem Bratyev Carved by sun and wind rock forms several «towers», similar to the figures of brother-heroes. It is tempting to enjoy the view from the top, but without equipment and training the rise is too risky. 57°14’26.8”N, 60°13’52.0”E By car from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path, to turn to Verkh-Neyvinsk. Further go left on foot. By train of the Tagil direction to Verkh-Neyvinsky station. Further by bus to the last stop, walk along the track to the lake and then to the mountain. Starik-kamen Starik-kamen is located on the territory of Revdinskiy district, about 90 kilometers south-west of Ekaterinburg. This rock is one of the tops of Konovalovskiy ridge, named for its characteristic shape, resembling a human face. 56°29’104”N, 59°45’36”E By car from Ekaterinburg to Moscow Path to Revda, further from the Mariinsky to the Krasnoyar, and then in the direction of Lavrovka to the sign “Platonida.” After 4 km to the stele “Starik-kamen.” By bus or train to Revda, then by bus number 103 Revda-Krasnoyar, continue towards Lavrovka to the stele “Starik-kamen.”

Winter in the Urals 23 ECOTOURISM Nature Park “Bazhov’s places”

It is possible to discover the beauty of the Urals in the wonderful Nature Park “Bazhov’s places.” Nature Park is located in Sysert district in 60 km to the south from Ekaterinburg. It has a total area of 39,938 hectares. The park is named after the famous Ural writer P. P. Bazhov, these places are described in his famous “Ural tales.” Here tourists will discover the splendour of the woods and immerse in a world of secrets and silence carefully guarded by nature. He can go on a fascinating walk in the park alone or as part of a tour group. In cold season it is better to take a day trip on a horseback or to ride on a sledges behind a snowmobile. INFRASTRUCTURE: 5 ski centres, 7 parkings for snowmobiles, equestrian centre, snowmobile trail, hiking trails, parking, instructor in the park. ROUTES: “Legends of the Talkov Ring” with the story of a deserted lake. “Bazhov’s tales” – a route is designed for children. Interactive route “Trail of shaman” with the performance of shamanic rituals. Ecological route “Animals of Nature Park”. Route “Lessons of survival in the forest.” Riding in dog sledges. Ski routes. ATTRACTIONS: Rock and lake “Talkov kamen”, rocks “Markov kamen”, the ruins of an old ironworks, cordon “Plate”, the old channel “Chernovskoy” crystal mines, ridge “Berezoviy Uval” mountain “Ivanushkina”, pomegranate pit, pond Hrustalniy, old iron ore quarries, quarries “Mochalovskiye razrezy”, rocks “Veseliy Mys”, “Hrapy”, lake “Bolshoye Schuchye.”

56° 26’0” N, 60° 45’0”E Sysert, 68a Timiryazeva Str. bm-park.ru +7 (34374) 7-48-70 HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg by intercity bus or by personal car on Chelyabinskiy Path to Sysert, then 2 km on the road to the Asbest village.

24 Nature Park “Olenyi Ruchyi”

Park “Olenyi Ruchyi” is located in the south-west of the Sverdlovskaya region, in the lower reaches of the Serga river in one of the most popular tourist areas. The total area of the park is 23,200 hectares. Tourists are attracted by the amazing beauty of the scenery of the ancient river valley, a variety of natural and historical sites. On the territory of the park the border of Ural taiga and Priufimskiye forest-steppes is stretched. Here you can see the picturesque cliffs on the banks of the river Sergi, cave drawings, visit several caves, see the museum under the open sky and the lake on the site of old iron mines. Due to the nature factors ten thousands years ago these places were spared in Ice Age that is why extinct species are growing here.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Administrative tourist building with rooms for accommodation, the cordon “Yeger”, cordon “Noviy”, house “Lesnoy Olen”, sauna, cafe “Lesnaya Kuhnya” up to 90 people, ski rental, children’s sleigh rental, children’s snow-cats. Equipped routes, parking, ROUTES: Environmental and local routes of different lengths are laid on the territory of the park. You can walk either alone, or accompanied by an instructor. SIGHTSEEINGS: Kissing rocks, sculpture Angel of Hope United, rock “Svetlaya (Drowned)”, rock “Pisanitsa”, rock “Lyagushka”, rock “Karst bridge”, rock “Dyrovatiy kamen”, the sanctuary of Perun, a cave “Druzhba”, a cave “Bolshoy Proval”, cave “Bolshaya Arakaevskaya”, cave “Settlement of ancient man”, Mitkinskiy mine. 56°31’28”N 59°13’45”E Nizhneserginskiy district, Bazhukova village, 1 Stantsionnaya Str. olen.ur.ru +7 904-172-55-65 HOW TO GET THERE By car from Ekaterinburg on the Moscow Path. Distance from Ekaterinburg to park is about 120 km. By bus to the Mikhailovsky, Artie, Urmikeevo, Tyulgasha to the turning on Bazhukova (stop on request). Next on foot for about 2 km. Winter in the Urals 25 ECOTOURISM The Nature Park “River Chusovaya”

Nature Park “Chusovaya River” consists of two parts – Chusovskiy, immediately adjacent to the river Chusovaya and Visimsky, located near the village of Visim where historical sites associated with the Demidovs’ name preserved. The length of the park along the river is 148 km, the total area is 77 146 ha. Chusovaya is the river with an amazing history and hundreds of attractions. It is widely known by its beauty and uniqueness not only in Russia but also abroad. Every year Ural nature lovers admire the beauty of the Chusovaya river. It is the only river in the world which crosses the Ural Mountains from the east to the west, flowing in Asia and Europe. Rocky outcrops along the banks of the Chusovaya river are geological and palaeontological monuments of nature. They are also the habitat of relict, rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. In winter snow powdered rocks and protruding vertically to the river bank are even more beautiful than in summer. The nature of these places will allow the city resident to feel like a pioneer. In the park you can admire the old trees, to see the traces of animals in the snow. INFRASTRUCTURE: hiking trails, picnic areas, services of instructors. ROUTES: Ecological trails, ecological route, hiking route “On the white track” snowmobile route “To the stone “Omutnoy”, ski routes. ATTRACTIONS: “Demidov’s Krest” in front of Stone “Pisaniy,” stones “Dozhd”, “Dyrovaty”, “Omutnoy”, “Oleniy”, the ruins of Konovalovskiy plant, karst Blue Lake- Vaucluse, cave “Chudesnitsa”, abandoned camp “Stvor”, Ethnographic Park of Chusovaya River.

57° 14’ 30.19” N, 59° 17’43.94” E Head office: Nizhny Tagil, 99 Karl Marx Str. chusovaya.org +7 (3435) 42-32-72, 41-67-96 HOW TO GET THERE By car from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path in the direction of Nizhny Tagil, turn on Chernoistochinsk, further through the Uralets village to Nature Park. 26 National Park “Pripyshminskie forests”

National Park “Pripyshminskie forests” is located in the south-eastern part of the Sverdlovskaya region. The territory of the national park consists of two large forests, one of which is located within Talitskiy area along the right bank of the river Pyshma, the second is between the rivers Tura and Pishma in Tugulymskiy area. The total area of the park is 49 366 hectares. Routes of National Park are designed so that visitors could get acquainted with all the sights. For example, one route goes through the old-growth pine forests, goes to Bahmegskiy swamp. On the route you can see the interesting geological objects, watch the animals or take a walk from the spring near the Mohireva village to the observation fire tower, which offers a wonderful panorama. INFRASTRUCTURE: Pavilions for picnics, children’s playgrounds, hiking trails, parkings, trails for snowmobiles, forest cabins. In addition, you can stay in the children’s camp “Turin”, in balneary “Mayak” and in sanatorium “Sosnoviy Bor” in Talitsa. ROUTES: Ecological trail “Visiting the forest” for the most characteristic and picturesque areas of the territory, leisure area “Urginskiy cordon”. ATTRACTIONS: Nature heritage: green moss forest, ancient cultures of Siberian spruce, Urginskiy pond, Islands: “Avraamov’s”, “Sosnoviy”, “Pustinniy” “Pihtoviy”, area of pine woods with heather ordinary, Gurinskoye Lake with surrounding woods, dendrary at “Urginskiy cordon”

56° 59’1.03” N, 63° 47’ 4.91” E Talitsa, 1A Stepnaya Str., p/o box 43 nppbor.ru +7 (34371) 4-98-66, 2-44-84 director +7 (34371) 4-98-66; buhgalter +7 (34371) 2-44-84 HOW TO GET THERE To Talitskya Dacha: by train or by bus to the station “Talitsa” from there by bus to the sanatorium “Sosnovy Bor” (stop “Balneary”). By car from Ekaterinburg on Tumenskiy Path through Bogdanovich, Kamyshlov, Pyshma. On the 110 km of the highway turn to Talitsa. Winter in the Urals 27 LEISURE Horseback riding clubs

Equestrian club “Tyemnaya Loshadka” Children’s equestrian club, training of individual riding for children from 6 years. Equestrian tourism: horseback riding, horseback trips. Children’s equestrian tourist camp. In addition, for horse owners – horse livery service. Preparing for the horseback trips. Thematic excursion programs for groups of children, riding on the Russian troika. Infrastructure: a tavern, a mini-hotel with a sauna. Monetniy village (32 km on the Rezhevskiy Path) dhorse.ru +7 912-242-50-82 Equestrian club “Alcor-Horse” Individual learning of the riding basics, stepper walk in the woods with the instructor, developing horse riding for children from 3 years. Training in show-jumping and dressage, group training for children and adults, athletic horses for rent. Tour around the stables with a demonstration of horses of different breeds. Infrastructure: gazebos for relaxing with views of the levada. You can rent a barbecue. 20 km from Ekaterinburg, on Novo-Moscowskiy Path in the direction of Pervouralsk alcor-horse.com, vk.com/club87654205 +7 909-000-75-30 28 Horseback riding is a great emotional jolt, relaxation from the nerve strain. You can forget all the hassle of city life, plunge in the times of the nomadic tribes, feel the unity with nature – all these sensations await for guests at the equestrian club.

Equestrian club “Novaya Elnya” Walking through the fabulous forest on horseback along one of the proposed routes. Horseback trips in the Nature Park “Olenyi Ruchyi” and the surrounding area lasting from one to several days. Infrastructure: Scandinavian grill house (from 10 to 16 guests), three guest cottages (accommodate up to 11 people each), a café, a Russian bath. Nizhneserginskiy district, Novaya Elnya village, 2 Polevaya Str. новаяельня.рф +7 908-926-32-47, +7 904-541-30-13

Equestrian club “Favorite” Horseback riding along the forest paths, trails, accompanied by instructors. Sequential training course for all the subtleties of riding. Individual training with the optimal load, including initial training, vaulting, dressage, show-jumping. Infrastructure: barbecue area, petting zoo, shooting gallery. Ekaterinburg, 7 Dalniy Berezit Str. club-favorit.com +7 (343) 268-85-12

Equestrian club “Gulyay-Pole” Horse riding training. Walking in the woods, going to the field. Theoretical classes, taking care of the horses, general physical training, vaulting. Dressage, show-jumping. Preparation for participation in the competition. Competitions, horseback riding through the woods. 15 km from Nizhny Tagil, Chernoistochinsk village +7 909-705-38-85, +7 909-025-32-10 vk.com/club26246720

Winter in the Urals 29 LEISURE

Specialized Children and Youth Sport School of the Olympic Reserve in equestrian sport, Club “Istok” Children from 10 years are engaged in the sports school in the following fields: dressage, show-jumping, triathlon and paralympic dressage. Adaptive Division (therapeutic horse riding). Training of disabled athletes with lesions of the musculoskeletal system. Еkaterinburg, Istok village, 1 Spetsialistov Str. +7 (343) 252-72-80 конныйспорт.екатеринбург.рф

Equestrian club “Belaya Loshad” Horse riding and horseback trips for children and adults, private lessons in horse riding; individual and group horse riding; wait a horse, sleigh riding, a photo shoot on horseback. All-season children’s camp “Talantlivaya Belaya Loshad.” Infrastructure: 4 outdoor arenas, 22 houses of different categories; restaurant with Russian and European cuisine “Petrovskaya Sloboda”; bowling; Russian bath; playground for children, petting zoo; rental of snowmobiles and sports equipment. Sysert district, Kadnikovo village, 1 Karl Marx Str. whorse.ru +7 (343) 287-77-47, +7 912-605-55-50

Equestrian Club “Nashe Buduscheye” Horse riding training for adults and children, an opportunity to do sports for professionals and amateurs. The soil in indoor arena of the complex meets the highest requirements. There is a heating in arena in winter period. Pony riding for children up to 6 years. For horse owners: wait, groom riding master and coach services. Infrastructure: mini-hotel, café, a shop with a horse ammunition, equipment for the riders and feeding for horses. Verhnaya Pyshma, Sanatorniy village, 27 Ogorodnaya Str. +7 908-905-37-77

30 Communicating with animals is interesting not only for adults but also for children! To pat the soft mane, to comb the tail, to feed the horse from the hands, to see real stirrups and harness. All of this will only benefit the kids!

Equestrian club “Kapriol” Horse riding training for children and adults; pony-club for children from 4 years old, vaulting. Hippotherapy. Exhibition performances with animals of the club. Walking in the woods and mini trips to the rocks “7 Bratiyev” Glukhoye Lake Wilderness, rocks “Tri Sestry.” There is a petting zoo in the club, where you can feed the animals, look after them, learn about their habits and habitat. Verkh-Neyvinskiyvillage (near Novouralsk), 210, 8 Marta Str. +7-922-294-60-52 vk.com/club520136 4

Equestrian complex «Dubrava» Horseback riding lessons, lessons with the masters of sports of international class, hippotherapy, horseback riding through the woods. Infrastructure: the warm arena 30x80 m, four warm stables, a summer stable, restaurant, cafe, hotel, petting zoo Beloyarskiy district, Verhneye Dubrovo, Manezhnaya str., 1 кск-дубрава.рф +7 (343) 201 20 30, 213 11 39

Equestrian club “Yantar” School for children from 10 to 16 years, individual training, horseback riding in the park, photo shoot, therapeutic horseback riding, hippotherapy, rental of horses, sleigh riding, birthdays, gift certificates, wait, groom services. Еkaterinburg, 5 Konyushenniy proezd ksk-yantar.ru +7 912-636-69-87

Country club “Edinorog” Individual horse riding training for adults and children in the arena, horseback riding in the arena or in the forest, wait of the horse. Winter sleigh riding through the snowy woods. Hiking in Bazhov’s places. Infrastructure: guest houses, cottages, Mongolian yurts, gazebos, Russian baths, barbecues. Sysert, Kamenka village, 1 Traktovaya Str. vk.com/unicornclub555 +7 (343) 271-53-85

Winter in the Urals 31 LEISURE Dog Sledges Kennels Kennel “Elbrus” Winter season in the kennel “Elbrus” starts in December and ends in April. The kennel is equipped with a trail for dog sledding in a circle (a circle of 450 m), initiation into the “musher” (dog sledge driver), acquaintance with the northern sled dogs, photo-excursion (the history of the kennel and its founder, review of the photos from various expeditions, involving dogs kennel). 56°46'11"N, 60°21'12"E Medniy village huskeyelbrus.ru +7 912-226-62-28 Kennel “Haskino” The centre is located near Nizhny Tagil, on the shores of the largest artificial reservoir of the Sverdlovsk region, in the village of Chernoistochinsk. Guests from all over Russia come to the kennel “Haskino” to ride the dog sledges. Professional mushers accompany tourists during the trip. Also, guests are invited to visit a fascinating tour in the museum and to make souvenirs with their own hands for themselves or their loved ones on entertaining workshops. Guided tours are available by previous appointment. Prigorodniy district, Chernoistochinsk village хаскино.рф +7 (3435) 92-13-92 “Maralovaya Farm” Not far from Nizhny Tagil in Visim village the deer kennel is located. Deer were brought here from the Altai Region in 2008. Animals adapted well. In winter they live under the open sky - they do not need barriers. Apart from red deer (deer) there are a herd of spotted deer, ostriches and Yakut horses on the farm. All animals are allowed to treat with bread and vegetables. After visiting the farm you can visit the Museum of the writer D. N. Mamin-Sibiryak and Museum of crafts and history of the Visim village. 57°39’27”N, 59°32’57”E Prigorodniy district, Visim village +7 922-225-90-61 HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg: on Serovskiy highway in the direction to Nizhny Tagil to Chernoistochinsk village. Further through the Uralets village to the town Visim. Before Visim hang at the fork to the right, then over the bridge following the signs to the deer farm. 32 A trip to the animals or riding in a sledge are able to cheer up the adults and the children. Energy and kindness of the farm and kennels inhabitants will present a powerful charge of positive energy and emotions.

Centre for monitoring and rehabilitation of birds of prey “Holzan” The kennel was founded in 2005 and specializes in the breeding and preservation of birds of prey: eagles, hawks, falcons, golden eagles, owls, and so on. The centre is engaged in the rehabilitation of birds caught in the kernel with injuries, in breeding of the endangered birds. 60–70 birds of prey become free each year. Excursion around the kennel begins with a detailed story of each of the beautiful birds of prey, the great amount of which are listed in the Red Book of Russia. Guests are treated with tea from a samovar, they watch a film about the birds of prey, demonstration of hunting with falcons. 56° 32’26” N, 60° 53’06” E Sysert district, Kashino village, Cardiolog tract (over the sports centre “Sova”) holzan.falconer.ru +7 (34374) 6-32-29, +7 912-241-76-02 HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg on Chelyabinsk Path to the turning to Sysert, through the Kashino village following the sign “Baza Sova”. Centre for demonstration and breeding of exotic birds “Ptichiy Ostrov” Centre for demonstration and breeding exotic birds “Ptichiy Ostrov” is the only one in the Urals with a collection of rare birds. There are more than 100 species of birds from around the world. There are nightingales, canaries, oatmeals and tits, blackbirds and starlings, magpies, goldfinches and even the Urals crossbills. You can seen not only birds, but also rabbits, chipmunks, sugar opossums, guinea pigs, different types of decorative chickens, ducks, Chinese carp in the Centre. Kamensk-Uralskiy, 164 m Lenin Str. ptichij_ostrov.info-torg.ru +7 904-982-54-53 “Irbitskiy Straus” Ostrich Farm “Irbitskiy Straus” offers to the guests to visit an exotic society of such interesting and unusual birds like ostriches. Several species of ostriches are bred in the farm. Also you can get acquainted with other interesting animals in the farm: peacocks, pheasants, rabbits. Irbit, 1 Vyazovoy Roschi Str. russ-toy.ru +7 950-547-10-88

Winter in the Urals 33 RECREATION CENTRE

SNOW BATH, SWIMMING RECREATION CENTRE SKATES SKIS MOBILES SLIDES SAUNA POOL, HORSES LOCATION, WEBSITE, PHONE

“Ostrov Sokrovisch” 20th km of Rezhevskiy Path +7 (343) 239-50-30

“Lesnaya Skazka” Ekaterinburg, 23 km of Starotagilskiy Path, beach of the Baltym Lake lesnaya-skazka.ru +7 922-111-92-11

“Solnechniy Bereg” Iset village, 1 Yasnaya Str. sunbereg.ru +7 (343) 378-98-87

“Zdrava Dacha” Revdinski district, Kungurka village, 25а Svobody Str. +7 950 65-64-332

“Zelenaya Gorka” Nevyanskiy district, Kalinovo village, Tavatuy Lake zelenayagorka.pro +7 (343) 383-26-26

“Diki Ray” Nizhneturinski district, district Verhni Is, 4 Novaya Str. +7 (343) 416-19-88, +7 904 163-55-77

“Beliy Parus” Verkhnyaya Sysert village bazaparus.ru +7 (34374) 6-60-12

“Bazhoviya” Sysert district, 2 km West of Sysert bazhovia.ru +7 (34374) 6-23-79

“Hrustalnaya” Pervouralsk, railway station Hrustalnaya crystalbaze.ru +7 (343) 213-76-16, 213-76-26

“Solnechniy Ostrov” Verkhnepyshminskiy district, Mostovskoye village sunbaza.ru + 7 922-198-24-51

“Ivolga” Sysert district, 0.75 km to the west of Kadnikovo village ivolga-ural.ru +7 (343) 372-43-04; 372-43-07

“Chusovaya” Pervouralskiy district, Sloboda village chusovaya.ru +7 922 198-30-03, +7 922 198-30-03

“Salut” Sysert, Verkhnyaya Sysert village bazasalut.ru +7 (343) 328-68-88

“Serebryanskiy Kamen” 44 km of Karpinsk-Kytlym road +7 909-004-77-77

“Sova” Kashino village, 30 km on the Chelyabinskiy Path baza-kashino.ru +7 (343) 212-71-68

“Brusina Zavod” Nizhneserginski district, Mikhailovsk Sity bursinazavod.ru +7 965 517-34-12

34 There are a great number of recreational centres in the Urals that have all the necessary amenities and facilities for a good and enjoyable vacation. You will enjoy a spectacular flight from the ice slides, wallow in a fluffy white snow and crystal clarity of the winter air in the forest.

SNOW BATH, SWIMMING RECREATION CENTRE SKATES SKIS MOBILES SLIDES SAUNA POOL, HORSES LOCATION, WEBSITE, PHONE

“Ostrov Sokrovisch” 20th km of Rezhevskiy Path +7 (343) 239-50-30

“Lesnaya Skazka” Ekaterinburg, 23 km of Starotagilskiy Path, beach of the Baltym Lake lesnaya-skazka.ru +7 922-111-92-11 “Solnechniy Bereg” “Solnechniy Bereg” Iset village, 1 Yasnaya Str. sunbereg.ru +7 (343) 378-98-87

“Zdrava Dacha” Revdinski district, Kungurka village, 25а Svobody Str. +7 950 65-64-332

“Zelenaya Gorka” Nevyanskiy district, Kalinovo village, Tavatuy Lake zelenayagorka.pro +7 (343) 383-26-26 “Chusovaya” “Diki Ray” Nizhneturinski district, district Verhni Is, 4 Novaya Str. +7 (343) 416-19-88, +7 904 163-55-77

“Beliy Parus” Verkhnyaya Sysert village bazaparus.ru +7 (34374) 6-60-12

“Bazhoviya” Sysert district, 2 km West of Sysert bazhovia.ru +7 (34374) 6-23-79

“Hrustalnaya” Pervouralsk, railway station Hrustalnaya crystalbaze.ru +7 (343) 213-76-16, 213-76-26 “Zelenaya Gorka”

“Solnechniy Ostrov” Verkhnepyshminskiy district, Mostovskoye village sunbaza.ru + 7 922-198-24-51

“Ivolga” Sysert district, 0.75 km to the west of Kadnikovo village ivolga-ural.ru +7 (343) 372-43-04; 372-43-07

“Chusovaya” Pervouralskiy district, Sloboda village chusovaya.ru +7 922 198-30-03, +7 922 198-30-03

“Salut” Sysert, Verkhnyaya Sysert village “Verkhniy Prudok” bazasalut.ru +7 (343) 328-68-88

“Serebryanskiy Kamen” 44 km of Karpinsk-Kytlym road +7 909-004-77-77

“Sova” Kashino village, 30 km on the Chelyabinskiy Path baza-kashino.ru +7 (343) 212-71-68

“Brusina Zavod” Nizhneserginski district, Mikhailovsk Sity bursinazavod.ru +7 965 517-34-12 “Serebryanskiy Kamen” Winter in the Urals 35 WELLNESS Thermal springs Balneal Centres

“Baden-Baden Izumrudniy Bereg” The complex is located on the shore of the Rezhevskiy reservoir, it offers: 2 outdoor heated pools from natural springs with hydromassage, waterfalls and air massage area, 1 indoor swimming pool for children, 2 restaurants, conference room, billiards room, children’s room, children’s playground. You can take a course of hydrotherapy, take an underwater shower-massage, mud treatments with Moltaevskaya dirt, visit inhalation, sauna, hammam, aromosauna in the treatment centre. Rezh, 118 Lenina Str. уральский источник.рф +7 (343) 268-88-82, +7 952 146-34-56

“Aquarelle” Thermal complex “Aquarelle” is located in Turinsk. The complex offers indoor and outdoor thermal pools with water temperature of 35 degrees, an indoor pool with fresh water, a cozy café with a panoramic view. A special area for children is designated in the pool where the depth is 35 cm. The depth in the main part of the pool is 1.3 m. Bath complex includes: hammam, herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, salt bath. Turinskiy district, Vodoistochnik village tkakvarel.ru +7 912-050-13-00

“Rodnik” The Recreation Centre “Rodnik” is a great place to relax, where you can spend time not only actively and interesting, but also improve your health. “Rodnik” is located in the beautiful countryside in the Tavda city. There is a hotel equipped with comfortable rooms, guest houses, bath, sauna, massage, outdoor swimming pool with thermal water on the territory of the Centre. Rental of sports equipment: skis, skates, boots, sledges, ledyankis, vatrushkis. Tavda, Zavodskaya Str., 80 родник96.рф +7 (34360) 5-42-00, +7 932 600-09-82

36 Winter is a season of hot springs. To swim in the open air, when there is snow around, and moreover, to improve your health it is not just an occupation for diehard «walrus». There are some cities in the Ural that have natural hot springs with mineral water.

Sanatorium “Nizhniye Sergi” Multi-purpose resort “Nizhniye Sergi” is located 93 km west of Ekaterinburg among the dense spruce forest. The main curative factor of the resort is “Nizhneserginskaya” sodium chloride mineral water. You can have a course of hydrotherapy in the sanatorium: different showers, mineral baths, mud therapy, magnetic therapy treatments, massages, inhalation, hirudotherapy. Guests can rent skates, skis and other sports equipment for outdoor activities. There is a mountain skiing centre “Snezhniy Bars” not far from the resort and the Nature Park “Olenyi Ruchyi”. Nizhniye Sergi, 20 Otdykha Str. kurortsergi.ru +7 (343) 287-52-52

Sanatorium “Lenevka” The resort offers thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ozone therapy, aerophytotherapy, balneotherapy, manual therapy, cabinet for spine correction, dry carbon dioxide baths. Outdoors you can take a cross-country skiing, have a fun race on the snow-cats, games, competitions, festivals. The resort has two cafés, a banquet hall, a herbal bar, a concert hall, a library, a billiard room, a water park, fitness and sports halls, a sauna, a point for rental of winter equipment. Prigoridniy district, Lenevka village lenevka.ru +7 (3435) 49-74-48; 49-74-59

Sanatorium “U Treh Pescher” Sanatorium “U Treh Pescher” is located in a pine forest in the city of Kamensk-Uralskiy. Guests are offered a range of medical services: manual massage, underwater shower massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, light-, electrotherapy, oxygen cocktails, herbal teas, aromatherapy, galvanic mud. The resort includes 2 pools, 2 saunas, SPA-room, cedar barrel, infrared sauna, solarium, varied excursion program, horse riding trips, ski rental. Kamensk-Uralskiy, 26 Sanatorniy lane three-caves.ru +7 (3439) 37-89-72 Winter in the Urals 37 WINTER FISHING

Fishing in the Volchikhinskiy reservoir Catch: bream, roach, perch, ruffe, grass carp, carp, pike, ide, perch, burbot, carp, bream. 60°6’44.23”N, 56°48’3.8“E HOW TO GET THERE To the northern part of the reservoir from Ekaterinburg on Moscow Path and, before you reach the Revda, to turn to Flus or following the sign to the recreation centre “Zeleniy Mys”. To the southern part of the reservoir – through Revda and Degtyarsk. Fishing on the Schelkunskoe Lake Catch: roth and carp. 56°17’37.42”N, 60°55’39.05”E HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg on Chelyabinskiy Path, turn to Sysert further to Schelkun village. Fishing on the Baltym Lake Catch: bream, rudd, perch, carp silver, pike, roach, tench, crucian gold, ruff, burbot, carp. 57°1’44.12” N, 60°34’29.96” E HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path turn to Sanatorniy village further to the right. The village is located on the waterfront. Fishing in the Ilyinskiy pond Catch: rudd, Rota, ruff, bream, perch, ablet, perch and pike and carp and tench. 56°31’27.25”N, 60°52’44.96”E HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg on Chelyabinskiy Path to Sysert. From the sign “Kashino village” 500 meters to the left to the pond. 38 Each year the popularity of the winter type of fishing growth. Real winter fisherman is always looking forward to the onset of the season, when he can go through the hard water at dawn, to drill the first well, to feel a cautious bite, feel the brunt on the line!

Fishing on the Bolshoy Sungul Lake Catch: pike, carp, whitefish, carp, ripus, perch. 56°22’0.88”N, 61°41’16.45”E HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg in the direction of Kamensk-Ural to the Pokrovskoye village then turn on Rybnikovskoe which is on the shore of the Bolshoy Surgul Lake. Fishing on the Sosva River Catch: pike, perch, ide, rudd, eel, carp, ruff. 60°21’49.4”N, 59°18’39.49”E. 59°32’46.45”N, 62°19’36.18”E HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path turn to Romanovo, Sosva, then along the forest roads to the river. Fishing on the Kalinovskiye Razrezy Catch: carp, trout, ripus, bream, rudd, whitefish, pike, perch, carp, bleak, perch, grass carp. 56°54’45.01”N, 60°39’7.04”E. HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg along the Shefskaya Street from the Elmash district, turn left to the Frontovykh Brigad Street, further to the Berezovskiy to a sign to Kalinovskiye Razrezy (turn left). Fishing on the Lozva River Catch: Arctic grayling, trout, pike, perch, dace, ruff, loach, burbot. 61°42’40.34” N, 59°51’58.73” E. 1°42’40.34”N, 59°51’58.73” E. HOW TO GET THERE From Ekaterinburg towards Ivdel, through Polunochnoye, further to Burmantovo or Vizhay (to the left - Vizhay, to the right - Burmantovo). Lozva river flows through both villages.

Winter in the Urals 39 NEW YEAR’S FESTIVITIES

Ice town Traditionally, ice town is open on the main square of Ekaterinburg on the eve of the New Year. Themes of the ice town are different every year and it is dedicated to the important event. In 2016, it will be dedicated to the 135th anniversary of the birth of Korney Chukovskiy . Sculptures of the heroes of writer’s fairy tales«Mukha- Tsokotukha», «Moydodyr», «Aybolit»will appear on the Square of 1905. 44 meters high artificial Christmas tree with LED lights is set in the centre of town. More than 5 thousand of fir lights are used for its decoration, due to them the tree can be seen far outside the area of the square. A skating rink with a total area over 750 square meters is mounted around the tree. There is the largest icy hill in the town with a slope length of about 70 meters near the rink. A festival of ice sculptures is held every year according to the theme of town.

Ekaterinburg, Square of 1905

Park Skazov

«Park Skazov» - the first in the Urals theme park, dedicated to the tales of Bazhov, Russian fairy tale and traditional folk cultureof the Ural. The Park is locatednear Ekaterinburg in Aramilurban district. The idea of the park is to acquaint the tourist with the Ural authentic culture and characters of the Ural fairy tales, to preserve and transmit to future generations our traditions and crafts.

From Ekaterinburg Sity, Aramil, Park Skazov Street, 1 +7 (343) 372-06-03 HOW TO GET THERE By train: to the station «Aramil». Then on foot about 1 km in the opposite direction from the movement of the train. 40 A variety of activities for the whole family are held on the New Year and Christmas holidays in the Sverdlovsk Region. Merry festivities, skating, ice towns is a real feast for the children and their parents!

“Demidov’s Christmas tree” Theatre Show “Demidov’s Christmas tree” is traditionally held in Nevyanskiy State Historical and Architectural Museum. Viewers are immersed in the atmosphere of the 18th century of Nevyansk plants, they find themselves in the ceremonial hall of “Demidov’s house”, in the centre of which Christmas tree is set, decorated in the vintage manner. The host of Nevyansk plant Prokofy Demidov and his wife Matrona Antipovna, Santa Claus with a big bag of gifts welcome the guests. Maria Iskusnitsa will invite the audience on a master class in creation of Christmas toys and Skomorokh-Poteshnik will vintage games and competitions for spectactors. Each participant receives an original gift from Santa Claus at the end of the holiday after the traditional round dance around the Christmas tree. Festivals of “Demidov’s Christmas tree” are held from December 17 to January 5. Nevyansk, Revolution Square, 2 +7 (34356) 4-45-10 museum-nev.ru HOW TO GET THERE Three main traffic directions go to Nevyansk: automobile, bus (Ekaterinburg - Serov Route), railway (railway station “Nevyansk” on the branch of Ekaterinburg - Nizhny Tagil railway).

Verkhoturye Christmas Fair Christmas Fair in Verkhoturye traces its history to 1792, when through Verkhoturye, the major administrative and customs point on the state Babinov’s road did not pass any trade caravan. Today revive the tradition of the fair is revived in Verkhoturye. A variety of shops where one can buy handicrafts from the masters Verkhoturye and Sverdlovskaya region are presented to the guests. Buffoons, peddlers, creative teams create the festive mood. Craftsmen make master classes in handicrafts and folk fisheries. A playground, a theatrical performance “Christmas Miracles” work for children.

Verkhoturye HOW TO GET THERE By car from Ekaterinburg on Serovskiy Path 311 km. By buses from the North and South bus stations in Ekaterinburg. Winter in the Urals 41 ICE RINKS SKI RESORTS

Sports Complex “Lokomotiv-Izumrud” Ekaterinburg, 3 Stachek Str. +7 (343) 333-55-68 Sports Complex “Kalinets” Ekaterinburg, 48 Krasnoflotsev Str. +7 (343) 331-37-98 Skating Rink “MVTs-Expo” Ekaterinburg, 2 Expo Bulvard +7 (343) 215-79-97 “Yunost” Ekaterinburg, 32a Kuybysheva Str. +7 (343) 251-21-55 Central Park named after Mayakovskiy Ekaterinburg, 230 Michurina Str. +7 (343) 254-82-11 Himmash Ekaterinburg, 1a Dagestanskaya Str. +7 (343) 221-77-81 Skating Rink of Sports Complex “Energiya” Ekaterinburg, 3 Stachek Str. +7 (343) 333-55-68 OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS SKATING OUTDOOR Dinamo Ekaterinburg, 12 Yeremina Str. +7 (343) 388-30-92 SLC “Raduga-Park” Ekaterinburg, 94 Repina Str. +7 (343) 311-18-88 Recreation Centre “Sova” Sysertskiy district, Kashino village +7 (922) 213-27-82 Cultural and Leisure Сomplex “Uralec” Ekaterinburg, 90 Bolshakova Str. +7 (343) 214-86-14 Skating Rink of Shopping Centre “Karnaval” Ekaterinburg, 55 Khalturina Str. +7 (343) 310-01-00 Skating Rink in the Shopping Centre “Mega” Ekaterinburg, Moscow Path, 9 km +7 (343) 356-71-32 Skating Rink “Iceberg”, SC “Luna 2000” Ekaterinburg, 34b Sibirskiy Path +7 (343) 228-46-02 School of figure skating “Locomotive” Ekaterinburg, 3b Melkovskaya Str. +7 (343) 380-06-06 Sports and Recreation Centre “Ice” Ekaterinburg, 2d Shcherbakova Str. +7 (343) 289-69-01 INDOOR SKATING RINKS SKATING INDOOR Sports Complex “Kurganovo” Kurganovo village, 2a Beregovaya Str. +7 (343) 282-90-04 Ice arena named after Alexander Kozitsyn Verkhnyaya Pyshma, 4 Lenina Str. +7 (343) 687-82-02 Skating Rink A. Sivkova Ekaterinburg, Lenina Str. 67 +7 (343) 376-94-53 Skating Rink “Bazoviy“ Ekaterinburg, Bazoviy Str. 12 +7 (343) 200-76-14 Ski resort “ETTU” Ekaterinburg, 25 Pronina Str. +7 (343) 256-73-19 Ski resort “Kalininets” Ekaterinburg, 48 Krasnoflotsev Str. +7 (343) 331-37-81 Ski resort “Locomotive” Ekaterinburg, 63 Reshetskaya Str. +7 (343) 323-05-67 Ski resort “Uralmash” Ekaterinburg, 13 Bakinskih Komissarov Str. +7 (343) 366-29-58 Ski resort “SKA” Ekaterinburg, 147 Scherbakova Str. +7 (343) 221-90-00 Ski resort “Uralelectromed SC» Верхняя Пышма, 13 Krivousova Str. +7 (343) 684-66-37 SKI RESORTS SKI Ski resort “Shartash” Ekaterinburg, 111 Otdykha Str. +7 (343) 347-46-06 Ski resort “Central Park named after Mayakovskiy” Ekaterinburg, 230 Michurina Str. +7 (343) 254-21-91 Ski resort “Uktus” Ekaterinburg, 27 Zimnyaya Str. +7 (343) 256-75-75 Ski resort “Nizhneisetskaya” Ekaterinburg, 65 Stakhanova Str. +7 (343) 382-19-49 42 Winter is the perfect time to remember your favourite childhood activities. For those who are standing safely on skates or just wants to train skating, there is a large number of rinks. Ski enthusiasts are offered specially equipped ski leisure complexes. Here the citizens can relax with the whole family.

4-19 Januar 13 January

Christmas Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha village

Festival «Old new rock» 8 January Ekaterinburg

15 January

Verkhoturye Christmas Fair Verkhoturye Snow Day 4-19 January Mountain ski resort “Gora Belaya“

12 February

Christmas Festivities Russian Ski Track Epiphany Ekaterinburg and the cities Ust-Utka Village, Aktai Village of Sverdlovsk Region

44 Many events are held in Sverdlovsk Region in winter. Guests are attracted with sports events, folklore festivals and many other exciting activities.

12 February February

Mass Ski Walking Tour To The Speedway Seven Brothers Rocks Irbit, Kamensk-Uralskiy Verh-Neivensk 19 February 11 March

Big Oversnow Trip Ekaterinburg – 38 Russian Ski Marathon The Arctic Ocean 2017 Asia –Europe – Asia start in Ekaterinburg Novouralsk

25-26 February 25-26 March

Shrovetide Verkhoturye, Nishnyaya Sinyachikha, Festival of cheese Staroutkinsk Ekaterinburg

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March 15-30 December

Sverdlovsk Region Governor Cup for Downhill Skiing and The New Year Shows Snowboarding Nishnyaya Sinyachikha Village Mountain ski resort «Gora Belaya»

27 November December

Krasnogorsky Torzhok Fair Traditional Father Frost Parade Krasnogorsk Village Nizhny Tagil Decemberь November

Winter Season Opening Christmas Fair Mountain ski resort “Gora Belaya“ Ekaterinburg

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