26 sights of Yarovoy: photographs and descriptions

Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye is a salt lake located in the middle of the Kulunda steppe in the western part of the Altai Territory. It is the most popular lake in Siberia. It is famous for its healing brine and healing mud. Every summer, thousands of tourists from the Siberian regions of Russia and even from neighboring Kazakhstan come to the shores of the reservoir to relax and improve their health. The lake is located on the edge of the resort town of Yarovoye.

Yarovoye is a small resort town, 18 km from it there is the border with Kazakhstan. It was founded in 1943 as a village at a chemical plant, and now, thanks to the healing properties of the lake and good climate, it has become one of the most popular resorts in Siberia.

Russia, Altai Territory © Alexander Tsilikin / Photobank Lori

Yarovoye: TOP-3 places to see in 1 day

Health tourism has received the greatest development at this resort. Clean air, healing clays and mineral-rich waters have made Yarovoye a center of sanatorium complexes. Tourists will have an interesting trip, during which they will be able to relax their soul and body, as well as get to know the culture of Altai better. It’s worth starting your acquaintance with Yarov with the most striking and memorable places, which are the basis of city life and culture. You can visit these attractions in one day.

Waterpark "Lava"

Address: st. Gagarina, 3B.

“Lava” is the main entertainment center of Yarovoye and the largest open-air water slide complex in all of Siberia. The water park occupies the coastal area. There are beach areas on the territory. Trees grow in natural conditions. The complex includes eleven water slides. Among them are safe (for children), slides of medium difficulty and extreme ones.

The most popular among visitors are:

“Kamikaze” is the most extreme descent, surpassing others in height and speed;
“Black Hole” is a closed pipe that will appeal to fans of sharp turns and bends;
“Bodyslide” is one of the fastest and highest slides in the complex with stunning views of the surrounding area;
“Rafting” is a serpentine slide, the longest in the water park.

The choice of pools is also great. Tourists are invited to swim in the heated pool, shallow children's bowls, lazy river and wave pool.

The list of services provided at Lava also includes:

visiting the sauna, cedar bath and massage room;
use of showers;
rental of sun loungers and umbrellas;
rental of inflatable rings, sleeves, “pasta” and boards.

Tourists often spend several hours at Lava and need a snack. The water park provides delicious lunches and dinners in local cafes and restaurants.

"Lava" is open from June to August. Summer days fly by in endless fun. This is facilitated not only by exciting rides, but also by an exciting animation program that delights children.

Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye

Coordinates on the map: 52.868864, 78.611826.

The name of the lake and the city comes from the word “yar”, meaning “high steep bank”. This accurately reflects the landscape of the reservoir - a flat plain, cut by ravines and running down to the water with steep slopes. Bolshoye Yarovoe is the deepest in the Kulunda steppe and the lowest point in the Altai Territory.

The water in Bolshoi Yarovoye is salty, its composition is similar to the North Caucasian Lake Tambukan. The bottom is covered with clay and silt mud, saturated with hydrogen sulfide and bromine.

Healing mud extracted from the lake is widely used in local sanatoriums. Regular visits to mud baths help activate the body's defense mechanisms, eliminate harmful microbes, and restore the skin and cartilage tissue. Before visiting the baths, you should consult a doctor.

Museum of the History of the City of Yarovoye

Address: 19, block A.

By visiting this museum, tourists take an excursion to the origins of Yarovoye and learn about the path of its formation. The museum was founded in the early 1970s on the basis of the Altaikhimprom enterprise. In 2003, the original exhibition dedicated to the industrial development of the city expanded and became more interesting and educational for a mass audience.

The central exhibition tells about Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye, on the shore of which the city stands. Here you can learn about the ancient history of the reservoir, archaeological excavations carried out on its territory, healing mud and the history of sanatoriums.

It is interesting to visit the hall telling about the life of the first inhabitants of Yarovoe. Initially, it was a small village near a chemical plant, founded in 1943. The atmosphere of the Stalin era is recreated in the hall. Here you can see antique furniture, Soviet symbols, as well as clothes, books and household items that were used by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers.

The city, born in difficult war times, preserves the memory of those years. A separate exhibition of the museum is dedicated to the history of the Great Patriotic War. Letters, photographs, uniform items and weapons are displayed in glass cases.

The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions on various topics, drawing and photography competitions. There are also educational and social events that everyone can attend.

Therapeutic effect

Lake Yarovoye in Altai can be compared to the Dead Sea. The water in the lake is salty. Swimming in water saturated with salt solutions and minerals has a beneficial effect on health. A high concentration of salts helps relieve swelling, relieves pain, accelerates healing, and activates blood circulation and metabolic processes. Lake water is indicated for skin diseases (eczema, neurodermatitis) and neurological diseases. It also helps with diseases of the nasopharynx.

Walking along the lake also has a healing effect. Water evaporation fills the air with various minerals, including bromine, which have a calming effect on the nervous system and have a positive effect on chronic diseases of the ENT organs. Relaxing on Bolshoy Yarovoye Lake is a pleasant prevention of ARVI and influenza.

The silt mud of Lake Yarovoye also has pronounced healing properties. It is similar in composition to the mud of famous mud resorts in Russia. The use of mud for medicinal purposes began here back in 1972 in a sanatorium specially built for this purpose. The mud of the Big Yarovoye Lake is black in color, the consistency resembles an ointment, and smells of hydrogen sulfide. Applying it to the body is like spreading butter on bread. Mud therapy is indicated for many diseases. It is used in the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, gynecological diseases, prostatitis, adhesions and many others. However, there are also contraindications. Therefore, before using mud, you should consult your doctor.

Sanatoriums of Yarovoe: also attractions

Balneological tourism is thriving in Yarovoye. On the shores of the healing lake there are health centers that have earned thousands of positive reviews due to their quality service and treatment.

Sanatorium "Khimik"

Address: st. Lenina, 19.

“Khimik” is the most popular sanatorium in Yarovoye. Treatment programs are based on silt sulfide mud extracted from Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye. The advantages of such mud include heat capacity and biological activity, which arises due to the abundance of salts, gases and living microorganisms. Experienced specialists use a combination of various techniques, so that individual treatment is selected for each patient.

In addition to mud treatment, the following procedures are used in the sanatorium:

hardware lymphatic drainage, which helps remove fluids and improve lymph circulation;
acupuncture;
hirudotherapy - treatment with leeches;
salt caves;
magnetic field treatment;
hydromassage;
phyto barrels and much more.

Guests of the sanatorium are offered a large selection of comfortable rooms. The services provided include a children's room, hiring a nanny and using free WI-FI. "Khimik" is located near the beach, which adds to its attractiveness.

Regional medical rehabilitation center

Address: st. Gagarina, 5.

“Lake Yarovoye” specializes in mud therapy. Treatments such as body wraps, mud applications, mud massages, and mineral baths are very popular. The programs are complemented by physical exercise classes, relaxing massages, and walks in an ecologically clean area.

Dermatological, neurological, gynecological and cardiovascular diseases are successfully treated at the Yarovoye Lake sanatorium. In addition, the sanatorium is useful for those who suffer from stress and chronic fatigue syndrome. The relaxing atmosphere of this quiet, secluded place will help restore emotional and mental balance.

Vacation prices

Prices for food in stores are approximately the same as the Russian average. Lunch in a cafe will cost about 500 rubles. Cafes and bars are located right on the shore, in the “Prichal 22”, “Prichal 42” complexes, and on Yarbat Street.

Accommodation prices depend on proximity to the lake and season. The most expensive month is July. The cheapest holiday is in June. A double room in a hotel can be rented for 2500–3500 rubles. At the same time, in guest houses the cost of daily accommodation in a “Standard” room is 3,000–4,000 rubles. Cheaper is the Economy room, which will cost 1,500–2,000 rubles.

The average price of a two-week holiday with treatment (sanatorium and treatment and rehabilitation center) is from 43,000 to 107,000 rubles. The most economical holiday in the private sector of the city of Yarovoye. Local residents are happy to rent out their apartments and houses to vacationers. A one-room apartment can be rented for 1,500 rubles. Two- or three-room apartment - 2500–35000 rubles. For large companies, it is more profitable to rent a house - from 3200 to 5500 rubles. for a house with several bedrooms. A small guest house can be rented for only 650 rubles.

Since today there is a large selection of entertainment on Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye, you need to take these costs into account when planning your vacation. Renting a boat or speedboat for a walk on the lake costs 500–600 rubles. Entrance to the water park for adults is 600-1500 rubles, for children under 14 years old - 400-1000 rubles, but children whose height does not exceed 110 cm can enter for free.

Active recreation in Yarovoe

Health and sports always go hand in hand, so in Yarovoe all conditions have been created so that tourists can enjoy an active pastime.

Pool "Neptune"

Address: Gagarina street, 9.

The complex houses the largest sports swimming pool in the city with six lanes and two diving towers. The infrastructure also includes showers, changing rooms and a sauna, where you can steam both during the day and in the evening.

At Neptune you can consult with a trainer and order individual training. The complex hosts competitions in swimming, water polo and synchronized swimming. Access to the pool is subject to a subscription.

Sports complex "Khimik"

Address: Gagarin street.

Khimik hosts training and competitions in basketball, billiards, volleyball, table tennis and football. The city football team is also called “Khimik”. Several times a year, the vast stadium hosts competitions between local champions and teams from other Russian cities.

In winter, the football field is transformed into a skating rink, and the hockey season starts. In free time from competitions and training, public skating is organized here. The skating rink offers rental of sports equipment: figure and hockey skates, sticks and pucks.

Zoo in Slavgorod

You have already found out what to see in Yarovoye. Where to go in its immediate vicinity? First of all, it is worth highlighting the mini-zoo located in neighboring Slavgorod (by the way, the oldest in Altai). Here you can completely immerse yourself in the amazing world of wildlife. The zoo is home to 250 species of various animals, birds, fish and reptiles. Among them are a real African lion, a Nile crocodile, and a Far Eastern cat.

The Slavgorod Zoo is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. The entrance ticket for adults costs 200 rubles, for children – 100 rubles (prices for 2022).

Cultural attractions of the city

The evenings will be brightened up by a vibrant cultural program: theatrical performances, film screenings, concerts and unusual exhibitions with colorful animation.

Cinema "Builder"

Address: st. 40 years of October, 1D.

The Stroitel cinema hall is one of the most popular leisure centers in Yarovoye. Firstly, it regularly shows new releases in Russian and foreign cinema. Secondly, it serves as a venue for concerts, children's parties, educational events and conferences. Citizens and tourists follow the update of the “Builder” poster so as not to miss interesting events.

City House of Culture "Khimik"

Address: st. Lenina, 9.

Khimik is the oldest cultural and leisure center in the city. It was founded in 1953 and has since developed, expanding its creative horizons. The House of Culture hosts performances by the folk choreographic ensemble “Yaroshki”, the Russian song choir “Yarovchanka”, a wind instrument orchestra, as well as retro song, modern dance and vocal groups.

It is interesting to visit the exhibitions that are held in the Palace of Culture. They present the works of artists and craftsmen of decorative and applied arts.

The vibrant life of the House of Culture captures the entire city when creative groups organize festivals in parks and on the streets. Most often, such events are dedicated to holidays: Maslenitsa, New Year and Victory Day. During festivals, townspeople and tourists not only have fun, but also become familiar with Russian traditions.

The building itself, where the House of Culture is located, deserves great attention. This is a mixed-storey building in the classicism style. The walls are covered with catchy burgundy paint, which sets off the whitewashed decorative elements: half-columns, arches, medallions and frieze. In 1998, this building was recognized as a historical and architectural monument of regional significance. This is the “pearl” of Yarovoy.

Ethnographic Museum of Nomadic Peoples

Address: Mira Street.

The unique museum was opened in 2013. The complex consists of national dwellings of different peoples of Asia. Here you can see a Kyrgyz felt yurt, a Siberian tent made from deer skins and a yaranga - a portable Chukchi hut.

The everyday atmosphere has been recreated inside each home. Tourists are presented with household items, embroidery, dishes, paintings and musical instruments of various nations. The guides will tell you about traditions, cultural features, cuisine and legends.

Girls and boys are dressed in national costumes, which makes the excursion even more impressive. As an addition to the program, tourists can order a photo session in bright Siberian clothes and buy souvenirs.

Composition of Bolshoye Yarovoye water

Salty lake water is the main value. It is called "brine" and has a bitter-salty taste due to dissolved salts, including sodium, calcium and magnesium chloride, sodium sulfate and bromine. The degree of mineralization of the lake. Spring - 110-130 g/l, and near the Dead Sea - 300 g/l. But their mineral composition is approximately the same.

In the water you can lie on your back, even on your stomach, you can even stand upright. Because of its salinity, it does not allow a person to immerse completely. You need to swim carefully so as not to splash it in your eyes, the salt is very corrosive to them. You should also not dive with your eyes open.

If there is no life in the Dead Sea due to the huge amount of salt, then in the lake. In spring, the crustaceans Artemia Salina live and reproduce, but they die in fresh water. Artemia crustaceans are reddish in color, visible to the naked eye, and are about three millimeters long. About a hundred crustaceans swim in a handful of water. The healing mud present in the lake consists of dead Artemia Salina processed by mud microflora. Crustaceans sink to the bottom and form black mud, which dries to gray. A beige coating covers the surface of the water in some places, especially in coastal areas. It is not dangerous - these are eggs laid by crustaceans.

Religious architecture: temples and churches of Yarovoe

Despite the small size of Yarovoye, it has several large religious centers around which the spiritual life of the city revolves. The nunnery and church attract pilgrims from different cities.

Ksenia-Pokrovsky Monastery

Address: Pokrovskaya st., 1.

The convent was founded in 1994. The center of the religious complex is the church in honor of Xenia of St. Petersburg. This is a small white stone building of simple architecture, crowned with a dark dome. Above the main entrance rises a belfry, which is completed by an azure-colored dome.

Nearby there is a small chapel with a blue tiled tent. There are residential cells and outbuildings on the territory. The monastery is located in the middle of a small garden with fruit trees and flower beds. Nuns take care of the flowers and trees.

Church of Boris and Gleb

Address: Altayskaya st., 7.

Boris and Gleb Church was built between 1997 and 1998. This is a small brick building in the classicist style. The main massif - a cubic temple - is crowned by a six-piece with a silver head. A refectory, decorated with a figured pediment, extends from the temple. The composition closes with a front porch with half-columns and colored sandals.

A bell tower rises nearby, which strongly contrasts with the snow-white church. It is a three-tiered brick structure with expressive decorative elements: porticoes, pilasters and friezes. The flat roof is crowned with a cone-shaped spire.

The church area is surrounded by greenery. Spruce and pine trees grow abundantly here, and flower beds bloom. In the shade of the trees stands a small chapel with a massive metal dome, where parishioners light candles.

Story

1942 - construction of the Slavgorod chemical plant began.
1943 - the emergence of a village of chemists evacuated from the Perekop bromine plant. It is considered the year of foundation of Yarovoye.
1944 - launch of the plant and thermal power plant.
1950-1958 - the period of formation of the plant and the construction of the first social, everyday and cultural facilities.
1959 - creation of the Slavgorod General Construction Trust.
1960-1980 - a period of extensive construction of the enterprise and the village.
1981 - the plant was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.
1980-1990 - intensive construction of the village: construction of new types of multi-storey buildings, construction of residential areas A, B, C with schools, kindergartens, shops, library, swimming pool, sports facilities, sanitary and epidemiological station, hospitals.
March 30, 1993 - the village received the status of a city of regional significance, previously it was part of the city of Slavgorod.
1996 - adoption of the Charter of the municipal formation of the city of Yarovoe, Altai Territory.
2000-2006 - opening of the city museum, a representative office of the Altai State Institute of Culture, a bus station, approval of the city's coat of arms, holding 5 regional Delphic Games.
2004 - against the backdrop of the continuing decline of the city-forming enterprise OJSC Altaikhimprom, intensive development of resort facilities in the coastal zone of Bolshoi Yarovoye Lake begins by private entrepreneurs. Beach and entertainment complexes “Prichal 42” and “Prichal 22” are being built.
October 3, 2011 - the beginning of the bankruptcy procedure of OJSC Altaikhimprom.
June 15, 2012 - gratuitous transfer of the thermal power plant into municipal ownership on the initiative of the former owner of Altai Herbicides OJSC.

Historical monuments in Yarovoe

Sculptural compositions dedicated to significant historical events and legendary personalities attract the attention of tourists while walking through the squares and gardens of Yarovoye. You want to linger at such monuments.

Monument to V.A. Wolf

Address: Square named after A.V. Fomicheva.

Vitaly Aleksandrovich Wolf grew up in Yarovoe. Here he graduated from high school and from here he went to military service. In 1992, Wolf participated in a peacekeeping mission during the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict and in the same year decided to remain in extended service.

On March 27, 1993, the 7th parachute company guarded the seismological laboratory in the village of Nizhniye Eshery (Abkhazia). Senior Sergeant V. Wolf provided communication with the landing force. Late in the evening, enemy fire was opened on the laboratory.

A powerful explosion damaged the communication channel, and Vitaly received a shrapnel wound to the head. Losing consciousness, Wolf restored the connection. Thanks to this, helicopters were called from Gudauta and attacked the enemy shelter.

Vitaly Wolf died from his wound without regaining consciousness. He was twenty years old. In 1993 he was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation, and in 2013 - the title of Hero of Abkhazia.

Wolf is buried in his homeland - in the city of Yarovoye. A street is named after him, and a memorial plaque is installed on the facade of the school where he studied. In 2014, a stele was erected in memory of the hero. Its upper part is decorated with a bas-relief of the emblem of the paratroopers.

A wide through crack stretched across the stele, symbolizing an untimely end to life. At the level of human growth there are inscriptions with the texts of decrees on the assignment of V.A. Wolf received the title of Hero of the Russian Federation and Abkhazia.

Obelisk of Glory (Monument to those killed in the Great Patriotic War)

Address: st. Gagarin.

In the center of the monument are stone statues depicting two soldiers. One of them is a mature man, the other is a young man who has just left school. These are father and son who gave their lives for their Motherland. There is a memorial inscription on the pedestal.

The monument was erected in 1970 in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Great Victory. For the townspeople, he is the personification of grief, pride and gratitude to the heroes who died in the name of the living.

Monument to V.I. Lenin

Address: Lenin Square.

The monument to the great leader stands in the center of the square, which also bears his name. The bronze sculpture rises on a pedestal made of smoothly polished stones. There is a small area with flower beds and benches around. The monument was erected on April 21, 1964 in honor of Lenin's upcoming birthday. The bronze statue was made in the Barnaul art workshop.

Monument to the founders and creators of the city and the plant

The composition represents a heliocentric model of the Universe, which consists of four connected rings. The four rings symbolize the unbearably difficult years of the Great Patriotic War, during which the chemical plant and the city of Yarovoe itself were founded. The opening of the monument took place in 2013. The ceremony was timed to coincide with Chemist's Day and the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the city.

Geography

Located in the Kulundinskaya steppe zone, on the shore of the Big Yarovoye Lake, 18 km from the border with Kazakhstan. The distance to Barnaul is 460 km, to Novosibirsk 400 km, to Pavlodar 150 km. The area of the city is 4438 hectares, including 2768 hectares of agricultural land, of which 478 hectares are occupied by gardens.

It has a rational planning structure, which is characterized by functional zoning. The city is divided into residential, industrial and a sanitary protection zone separating them. In the residential zone there are residential areas A, B and C, built up with five- and nine-story panel buildings, the private sector, the Northern and Western microdistricts under construction, cultural and public service enterprises. Residential areas are characterized by a perimeter construction method with buildings located along lines along the entire perimeter of the boundaries of inter-highway territories. The development was carried out comprehensively, including cultural and public service buildings with landscaping.

Beautiful places for walks along Yarovoye

It's nice to stroll through the beautiful squares and green parks of Yarovoye. In such corners you can find many interesting sights.

City Park

Address: corner of Kulundinskaya and 40 Let Oktyabrya streets.

The city park is an ideal place for outdoor recreation. The park is home to many trees and flowering shrubs. Here you can see Siberian spruce, cedar, pine and birch. The park takes on special beauty in the spring, when the bird cherry and lilac trees gain color.

In the summer, children's attractions open in the City Park: trampolines, "Romashka", "Auto Rally", "Spider" and a shooting gallery.

On holidays, the park hosts competitions and concerts with an animation program. Sports competitions and health days are also held here. When the tourist season starts, a vibrant evening life begins in the park. Young people gather for discos and karaoke.

Fountain

Address: st. Lenina, 9.

The square in front of the Khimik State House of Culture is very popular among the townspeople. Its main attraction is a large fountain. In the center of a granite bowl with a mosaic bottom, powerful, high jets beat, and small fountains gurgle around them.

At night, the crystal streams are illuminated, which gives them even greater beauty. Not far from the State House of Culture there is a cozy alley with a monument to the “Founders of the City and the Plant.”

Gagarin Street (Yarbat)

The busiest, most original, most picturesque street of Yarovoy received the nickname “Yarbat” among tourists. It stretches along the lake, connecting the beach areas and the water park. The main feature of the street is the huge number of bronze sculptures. Here you can “meet” cartoon characters, animals and strange abstract creatures.

In the center there is a sundial in the shape of a shooting star. Along the street there are souvenir shops, cafes and children's attractions, such as cars and moving dinosaur figures. It is impossible to ignore Gagarin Street. This is the center of urban fun.

Characteristics of Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye

The shape of the lake is elliptical, elongated. The area of the lake is 66.7 km². The length of the lake is 11.5 km, width 8 km. The circumference of the lake is 32-38 km, the cubic capacity is 264 million m3. Maximum depth 8 meters. The bottom of the lake is the lowest level of the surface of the Kulunda steppe, and Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye is the lowest point of the Altai Territory.

Near the lake there are springs with fresh water. The lake is fed by atmospheric precipitation, snowmelt and pound water. There is black silt at the bottom of the lake.

Where to take your child in Yarovoe?

This question inevitably arises among tourists vacationing with children. In Yarovoe, moms and dads won’t have to rack their brains about how to entertain their child. Children's entertainment is everywhere.

Big Animal Circus

Address: st. Gagarin.

In the summer months, a circus tent opens in Yarovoe. The impressive performances include Africa's largest animals: elephants, giraffes, lions and hippos. In addition to trained animals, the circus features acrobats, aerialists, clowns and stuntmen. Spectators will see an exciting fire show, elephant dances and tricks performed by big cats.

Dolphinarium

Address: st. Gagarin.

The dolphinarium comes to Yarovoye every summer since 2015. A large swimming pool is being built on the territory of Pier 42. Citizens and tourists are invited to a performance with Black Sea dolphins, beluga sturgeon and fur seals.

The entertainment program is short (40 minutes), but intense. During this time, the animals will show their talents, dexterity and intelligence. After the show, for an additional fee, you can swim in the pool with dolphins and take a photo as a souvenir.

Open-air theater "Country of Lemonade"

Address: st. Gagarin.

"Land of Lemonade" is located at Pier 42. There is a stage on the beach, decorated with arches and colorful flags. This is where the magic happens. Professional actors in bright costumes act out fairy-tale scenes, perform magic tricks and tell interesting legends. The theater program is interactive.

At almost every stage of the show, children are invited to the stage. This is an amazing opportunity to take part in a real performance and discover your acting talent. Spectators sit on comfortable benches right on the beach. The theater often hosts masquerades and festivals with foam parties or fireworks.

Useful information for tourists

Before you go on vacation to Yarovoy, you should know some points. Firstly, on the right bank there is a plant that produces water disinfection tablets and fertilizers. This should not be feared, since the plant has good treatment facilities. Secondly, since the lake is located in an open space in the steppe, winds often blow there. In hot weather this does not cause discomfort, but when it gets a little colder, the wind becomes more noticeable. Be sure to bring clothes with sleeves or large towels. The wind blows away the midges well, which annoy vacationers.

Salt water cools more slowly than fresh water. Swimming is pleasant even in cool weather, as the water is still warm. In sunny weather you need to protect yourself from the sun; you can get burned especially badly when it’s hot and the wind is blowing. Salt water is very corrosive and discolors swimwear. Don’t let this scare you, because this is nothing compared to the emotions you experience while relaxing on Lake Yarovoye, swimming in it, walking on the shore, or healing with healing mud.

Beach holidays: the best beaches in Yarovoye

The flag and coat of arms of Yarovoy depict a blue lake against the backdrop of the bright sun. This is exactly the picture that opens to tourists on the sandy shore of Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye. Amazingly, the sun and luxurious beaches are the main assets of the Siberian town.

Berth 22

GPS coordinates: 52.916090, 78.579659.

This beach is suitable for lovers of active pastime. At Pier 22 there is a huge number of water attractions: slides, trampolines, jumping bridges. There is an interesting photo area, the so-called “shaman’s corner”.

A large ritual tambourine with Altai patterns hangs on wooden beams. You can take an unusual photo against its background. On the beach there are cafes serving European cuisine, bars, a Chinese restaurant, souvenir shops and a mother and child room.

Berth 42

Coordinates: 52.911926, 78.567453.

Pier 42 is one of the city's key entertainment venues. In the summer, a dolphinarium and “Country of Lemonade” open here. Festivals and holidays take over the entire beach, so all visitors become participants in the fun action.

Artificially planted palm trees grow on the beach, and slides and trampolines are installed along the water line. Zorbing is popular. Cafes, bars and restaurants are located under shady canopies. There are also dry toilets, changing cabins and smoking areas on the beach.

Berth 55

Coordinates: 52.906237, 78.559453.

The newest beach of Yarovoye. The territory is divided into a beach area and a camping area. Pier 55 will appeal to those who like to have an adventurous holiday. Nearby there is a rental point for boats, boats and catamarans.

The campsite has a food court, where you can book a gazebo with barbecue. There are two lines stretching along the Pier, suitable for setting up a tent and making a fire. Entertainment here includes a volleyball court.

How to get there

By car

Roads to Yarovoye lead from Barnaul, Novosibirsk and Omsk. There is a road to the famous lake from Kazakhstan.

By bus

The city of Yarovoe has bus connections with Novosibirsk, Barnaul, Tomsk, Belokurikha and other cities. During the holiday season, the number of flights increases, so getting to Lake Bolshoye Yarovoye will not be a problem.

By train

If you prefer to travel by train, you need to take tickets to Slavgorod, from which Yarovoye is 10 km away. You can get from Slavgorod to Yarovoye by bus or taxi.