Altai Krai and the Republic of Altai are popular places for active tourism. Geographically, these two administrative units are located nearby - in the south of the Asian part of Russia. Their names are similar due to the common territory - mountain ranges and valleys with a total length of 2 thousand kilometers. In all other points - history, population, traditions - these associations are completely different. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai are separated.
Prerequisites for emergence and development
The first Russian settlers began to appear in the valleys after 1650. At the beginning of the 18th century, two fortresses were built to repel nomadic raids. In the 1730s, Akinfiy Demidov founded the village of Barnaul. After that, the active development of the region began, the basis of which was the extraction of metals of all kinds. After the abolition of serfdom, factories lost profitability and gradually closed.
With the entry into the USSR, farmers from all over the country rushed to work on the fertile soils of the region. Tselinniks plowed up new lands and collected record harvests. After 1991, production, as in many regions of the country, fell into decline. In the new millenniumthere are positive developments - the production of cereals and animal husbandry are being restored, the flow of tourists is gradually increasing.
Difference in learning
Altai Krai and the Republic of Altai did not join the territory of Russia at the same time. So, the area, which was located southeast of the metallurgical developments, remained inhabited by local peoples - the southern Altaians. They voluntarily became part of the Russian Empire after 1756.
Settlers have penetrated less deep into the highlands due to the harshness of the climate and rugged landscape. A very long and severe winter and a short hot summer, ridges and narrow valleys were unusual for Russian farmers. Therefore, inaccessible mountainous areas have preserved the culture of local peoples.
In the Soviet years, the Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai were united and were part of various administrative units. Since 1991 they have been operating as independent subjects of the Russian Federation.
Tourist points and routes
To put it simply, the whole area is one big attraction. Being in the low parts, you can admire the snowy peaks, climbing up, you will see indescribable panoramas.
So, what are the sights of the Republic of Altai? First of all, it is wild nature, which practically does not have human traces. Sights include the Ukok Plateau. It is located high in the mountains in the border zone between Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Aboutthis place has many legends, many mysterious corners have been preserved here.
Many rock paintings can be seen in the Kalbak-Tash tract. They have been in existence for several centuries. Now every traveler can dive into their secret and mysterious worlds. In the same area, at a distance of 14 kilometers, you can see the world's first double-cable suspension bridge. It was laid across the Katun River in 1936. Having spent quite a bit of time on the road, you can see the Stone Bab, the confluence of Chuya and Katun, the Stone Warrior. What other sights does the Republic of Altai have? Elangash tract, Mazhoy glacier, Red Gate and other interesting places.
You can only get to all these places by four-wheel drive car. Be sure to stock up on an extra wheel and a canister of fuel. A similar characteristic of the Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai is the lack of a sufficient number of paved roads. The most modern canvas has the Chuisky tract - the direction of federal significance.
Roads to large settlements are in working order. But most interesting points in the area can only be reached by an all-terrain vehicle.
Ponds
The highlands are famous for clean air and water. The rivers of the Altai Territory and the Republic of Altai are usually formed from the melting of glaciers and replenished by precipitation. In rare cases, they flow from lakes. The nature of the flow depends on the area. If the channel goes through the mountains, then the waters can be very stormy, and during the rains they quickly leave.shores. There you can often find rapids or waterfalls. In the valleys, the rivers overflow with a serene smooth surface. If we take into account those channels that dry up during the dry period, then there will be about 20 thousand of them.
Full-flowing rivers attract rafting enthusiasts. Their bizarre course gives a lot of thrills to inveterate thrill-seekers. And the steep rocky shores amaze the imagination with grandeur and nobility.
