The Chelyabinsk region is not the very center of the Russian tourism industry; few people come here specifically. But in vain! This Ural region has a lot to see, from modern cities to unique natural sites . Our recommendations will help you create the perfect itinerary for your trip. And we will start it from the regional center.
The famous Chelyabinsk meteorite in the historical museum
Beauty of the Southern Urals
The Middle and Southern Urals are one of the best tourist regions for active and excursion recreation in Russia. It is here that the natural border between geographical Europe and Asia lies, and the peaks of the Ural ridge are called “endless” and “majestic”. Sights of the Middle Urals include the most beautiful and interesting places in the Sverdlovsk region, as well as the Perm region. In turn, the Southern Urals is the birthplace of such iconic places as Taganay, Shulgan-Tash and Arkaim. Every tourist will find his own beautiful corner and dozens of attractions in the Ural region: natural, historical, archaeological, religious. We decided to share with our readers a list of the twenty most beautiful places in the Southern Urals.
Geographical information
The Ural geographical region is divided into several parts. If we talk about tourist attractions, then the main part of such places is concentrated in the Middle and Southern Urals.
- The Middle Urals are the lowest part of the Ural Mountains. The territory of the Middle Urals includes the Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions with the city of Yekaterinburg, as well as the Perm Territory. This beautiful place is amazingly rich in natural resources. In the Middle Urals, gold, copper, malachite, as well as many other valuable metals and semi-precious minerals are mined. The main rivers for which the Middle Urals are known are Ufa, Chusovaya, Iset, Tura, Sylva, Vizhay. In the Middle Urals there are many beautiful lakes, waterfalls and other places for eco-recreation.
- The Southern Ural is the widest mountain system of the Ural Mountains, located on the territory of Russia and Kazakhstan. This region includes the Republic of Bashkortostan, Orenburg, and Chelyabinsk regions (the latter partly belongs to the Middle Urals). One of the most famous natural attractions of the Southern Urals is its numerous lakes. It is in this part of our large country that lakes Turgoyak, Argazi, Uvildy, and Zyuratkul are located.
Both the Southern and Middle Urals have many beautiful places, as well as attractions that attract us with their beauty and amazing history.
Sights of the Chelyabinsk region
Sights of the Chelyabinsk region. The most important and interesting sights of the Chelyabinsk region - photos and videos, descriptions and reviews, location, websites.
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- Chelyabinsk region, Bredinsky district, pos. Amursky
the very bestArkaim
Chelyabinsk region, Bredinsky district, pos. Amursky
Among the centuries-old cedars, shrouded in the gray haze of swamps, among the melodic cacophony of the taiga kingdom, silently rise the remains of an ancient settlement, capable of rivaling the Egyptian pyramids in age.
- Chelyabinsk region, Varna
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Mausoleum of Kesene
Chelyabinsk region, Varna
The Kesene Mausoleum, the brightest example of early Muslim memorial architecture, appeared in the 14th century on the cape of the dry lake Big Kesene. Around the mausoleum there are many burials, including 6 burial mounds from the Bronze Age, one early Iron Age mound and about 150 mounds from the late Middle Ages.
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Chelyabinsk, Sovetsky district
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Lake Smolino
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Chelyabinsk, Sovetsky district
Within the city of Chelyabinsk, Mother Nature splashed the azure waters of Lake Smolino, the age of which goes back centuries, or rather hovers around 3 million years. The proof is the sinker of a prehistoric fisherman found on the shores, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. e.
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Chelyabinsk, pl. Yaroslavsky, 1
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Opera and Ballet Theater named after M. V. Glinka
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Chelyabinsk, pl. Yaroslavsky, 1
The development of musical culture and the artistic and aesthetic education of the population lies on the powerful, trained shoulders of the Chelyabinsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after M. V. Glinka, or rather on its four pillars - orchestra, opera, ballet and choir.
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Chelyabinsk, Aloe Pole, 1
Scarlet field
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1 reviewChelyabinsk, Aloe Pole, 1
“The meeting place is the Scarlet Field,” this phrase is unlikely to cause confusion among a resident of Chelyabinsk. True, it used to have other names: Fair Square, Alexander Square, V. I. Lenin Square. Previously, fairs were held here, but now it is a square, along the intricate paths of which townspeople love to stroll.
- Chelyabinsk region, Argayash district, village. Karabash
Argazi
Chelyabinsk region, Argayash district, village.
Karabash Lake is an amazing body of water located in the western part of the Argayash region, a few kilometers from the city of Karabash. Undoubtedly, the most important type of recreation on Argazi is fishing in all its forms, which is enjoyed here by amateurs in any weather and time of year. - Magnitogorsk, Lenin Ave., 105
"Arena-Metallurg"
Magnitogorsk, Lenin Ave., 105
The glorious Ural city of Magnitogorsk is known not only as one of the largest metallurgical centers, but also as the birthplace of many great athletes. In general, the topic of sports is close and beloved to Magnitogorsk. - Chelyabinsk, st. Zwillinga, 34
Exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk, st.
Tswillinga, 34 Chelyabinsk Exhibition Hall of the Union of Artists is considered one of the largest specialized institutions in Russia. It was created in 1980 and organically fit into the cultural life of the city. Group, personal and thematic exhibitions are held here. - Chelyabinsk region, Kusa, st. Olimpiyskaya, 75, building 1
Ski resort "Eurasia"
Chelyabinsk region, Kusa, st.
Olimpiyskaya, 75, building 1 “Eurasia” is clean air, pristine nature, the picturesque Ural Mountains and a huge selection of entertainment: from relaxing hiking to extreme skiing and snowboarding. A modern ski resort is located in protected areas Ski resort "Egoza"
The cozy and picturesque winter resort “Egoza” is located among dense mixed forests 100 km from Chelyabinsk and 150 km from Yekaterinburg. The ski center is located on the highest mountain of the Southern Urals - more than 800 m above sea level.
- Chelyabinsk, st. Zwillinga, 15
Drama chamber theater
Chelyabinsk, st.
Tswillinga, 15 The young Chelyabinsk State Drama Chamber Theater burst into the cultural life of the city with the production of “The Cry of the Lobster” based on the play by John Marell, which immediately fell in love with the public. It's all about creative audacity, passion and courage of the actors, and the courage of the director's plans. - below the average
Chelyabinsk, st. Truda, 191
Chelyabinsk Zoo
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2 reviewsChelyabinsk, st. Truda, 191
Chelyabinsk is proud of its unique zoo, which houses rare exotic animals from all over the world. Not only children, but also adults experience the pleasure of watching animals, especially since there really is something to see here.
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Chelyabinsk region, Satkinsky district, Zyuratkul national park
Zyuratkul
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4 reviewsChelyabinsk region, Satkinsky district, Zyuratkul national park
An ancient high-mountain lake of the Southern Urals, located in the Chelyabinsk region and famous for the unique color of well-infused tea, is surrounded by excavations of ancient settlements. People have taken a fancy to Zyuratkul for a long time, having appreciated the picturesqueness of its location.
- Chelyabinsk region, Miass
Ilmensky Reserve
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Chelyabinsk region, MiassA unique natural zone of indescribably beautiful open spaces, rocky mountains, bluish lake surfaces and forests is located on the eastern slopes of the Southern Urals. Ilmensky Nature Reserve named after. V.I. Lenin is located in the Chelyabinsk region, northeast of Miass. The main pride of these places is the strip of picturesque Ilmen Mountains, the famous Kosaya Gora ridge, surrounded by beads of lakes.
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Magnitogorsk chimes
Magnitogorsk, pl.
Folk festivities Magnitogorsk is not the oldest city, it appeared only in the late 20s. last century, but has already managed to acquire its own interesting and original attractions. For example, the 29-meter chimes, which are located in the very center opposite the administration building. - Magnitogorsk, st. them. Newspapers "Pravda", 2/1
Magnitogorsk Art Gallery
Magnitogorsk, st.
them. Newspapers “Pravda”, 2/1 Magnitogorsk Art Gallery is a unique museum of its kind: it is the only museum of fine arts in an industrial city. The idea of creating a gallery arose along with the birth of Magnitogorsk, but for a long time it could not come to fruition. - Magnitogorsk, Lenin Ave., 66
Magnitogorsk Drama Theater named after. A. S. Pushkina
Magnitogorsk, Lenin Ave., 66
As you know, culture, and especially its propaganda role, was given the utmost importance during the construction of communism. It is no coincidence that, simultaneously with the development of the metallurgical plant in Magnitogorsk, the foundation of the future temple of Melpomene was laid. - Magnitogorsk, st. Soviet Army, 51a
Magnitogorsk Museum of Local Lore
Magnitogorsk, st.
Soviet Army, 51a Over its almost hundred-year history, the relatively young Magnitogorsk has accumulated a lot of interesting evidence and achievements. All of them are carefully collected and presented in the local history museum. Anyone interested in the history of the development of the industrial region can come here. - Chelyabinsk region, Minyar, st. Embankment, 17
Minyar
Chelyabinsk region, Minyar, st.
Embankment, 17 The Minyar ski complex is located in the middle of a picturesque forest, on the gentle slopes of the Ural Mountains at the confluence of the Sim and Minyar rivers. The resort does not have long pistes, modern and fast ski lifts, first-class service and rich infrastructure. - Magnitogorsk, Victory Park
Monument "Rear to Front"
Magnitogorsk, Victory Park
The famous Magnitogorsk monument “Rear to Front” has an interesting history. According to the official and widespread version, it is part of a triptych, which, in addition to the mentioned memorial, includes two more parts - “Motherland” on Mamayev Kurgan and “Warrior-Liberator” in Treptower Park in Berlin. - 1
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The majestic, powerful, rich and amazingly beautiful nature of the Urals is one of the main attractions of the Chelyabinsk region.
There are few large cities in the region, so nothing threatens the splendor of the natural landscapes - and their scale is so enormous that a person seems like a tiny grain of sand, lost in a sea of boundless plains, picturesque mountains and crystal clear icy lakes. The sights of the Chelyabinsk region are, first of all, landscapes of remarkable beauty, the contemplation of which can be enjoyed in the vastness of national parks and reserves (however, not only them - after all, breathtaking views await tourists here literally at every step). One of the most popular places is the Ilmensky Nature Reserve, famous for its Oblique Mountain, surrounded by a chain of surprisingly clear lakes. You can appreciate the splendor of the mountain landscapes in the Taganay area - it seems that these landscapes were transferred to Earth from the higher worlds; it was not for nothing that the Turks called Taganay “the support of God.” Keen fishermen will surely enjoy a holiday on Lake Argazi, whose waters are teeming with various (and tasty!) representatives of cold-blooded species. Well, Lake Zyuratkul will enchant you with the amazing color of its water - not at all classical blue, but a shade of burnt sienna!
For lovers of “smart excursions” there are also many interesting places in the Chelyabinsk region. Look at the village with the familiar, but surprising for Russia, name “Paris” - it even has its own Eiffel Tower! You can also trace the stable friendly ties between Russia and La France in the village of Ferchampenoise - champagne is not produced there, but there is a very interesting museum of Ural stone. As for the ancient history of mankind, its monuments are the settlement of Arkaim and the Kesene mausoleum.
Tourism in the Southern Urals
Like the Middle Urals, the Southern Urals are among the top Russian tourist destinations. In the Southern Urals there are all opportunities for active and excursion recreation. Beautiful natural places, a large number of historical attractions, national parks, nature reserves, specially protected areas, numerous lakes. Here are just a few of the amazing things that the Southern Urals delights its guests with. Climbers come here for whom conquering the peaks of the Middle and Southern Urals is a cherished dream and sporting goal.
Among the attractions of the Middle and Southern Urals are many beautiful caves. For this reason, caving trips, organized by local enthusiasts and speleological clubs, are especially popular here. Another type of active recreation for which the Urals (both Southern and Middle) is famous is rafting. In the Ural Mountains there are dozens of interesting places for river rafting of all levels of difficulty. Organizers of active recreation offer tourists trekking along the most beautiful mountain routes, multi-day hikes with tents, horseback riding and cycling tours to the sights of the Southern and Middle Urals.
The lion's share of organized tourist trips falls on excursion holidays. The Southern and Middle Urals are a place known for its cultural and historical attractions. For tourists there are a large number of museums, open-air ethnographic complexes, and galleries. The Middle and Southern Urals are also popular among pilgrims. The list of holy places in this region includes Verkhoturye, Belogorye, Merkushino, Sredneuralsky Convent, Novo-Tikhvin Convent in Yekaterinburg. There are sacred Buddhist places on the territory of the Southern Urals in Bashkortostan.
Natural attractions
The Chelyabinsk region is famous for its nature, so it would be wrong to come here and limit yourself only to visiting the cities. The Nurgush ridge, the Zyuratkul and Yurma mountains, lakes Kisegach, Argazi, Peschanoye, Borovushka, the Verkhneuralsk reservoir, the Irkuskan quarry, the Arakul Shihans and the Magnitsky faults - everyone will find their own unique place for relaxation and reconnection with nature .
Nurgush Ridge, Zyuratkul National Park
In the Chelyabinsk region, so diverse and incredibly beautiful, every traveler will find something interesting for themselves. The nearby cities and regions of the region also deserve attention, for example, the incredible nature of Bashkiria, the parks and squares of beautiful Yekaterinburg, or the museums of Perm.
Have a good and cheerful journey through endless Russia!
The Urals are an amazing place
It's hard to argue with this. The Southern and Middle Urals are known for so many beautiful places that it is difficult to get around them even in several tourist trips (let alone just one). If you have already begun to discover the amazing beauty of the Southern Urals, then you probably know which tourist attraction will be next on your route. For those tourists who have an acquaintance with the Southern Urals ahead, we will be happy to tell you about the most beautiful places of this poetic region. The Big Country website contains the most interesting offers from tour operators organizing trips around the Middle and Southern Ural region.
