Geography of Russia. Where is Barnaul?

In recent years, Russia is actively developingdomestic tourism, and travelers increasingly prefer active beach activities. Not surprisingly, in such a situation, many regions of the country are beginning to pay attention to the tourist potential, which is hidden in them. For example, Altai, where Barnaul is located, is popular both with sports tourists and with lovers of traditional culture, the foci of which are still preserved in this region.

The nature of the south-east of Western Siberia attracts thousands of adventurers with its beauty and unbridled nature. But it requires a very attentive attitude.

In what area is Barnaul?

The Altai mountain system gave the name to twoRussian regions - the Republic of Altai and the Altai Territory. While Gorno-Altaisk is the capital of the Altai Republic, Barnaul serves as the administrative center of the Altai Territory.

The Altai Krai has a common border with Kazakhstanand several regions of the Russian Federation, such as the Novosibirsk and Kemerovo regions, as well as the Republic of Altai. The natural conditions of both regions are quite similar, like their cultural traditions.

Separately it is worth noting that, despite its border position, the Altai Kray is populated mainly by Russians, making up over ninety percent of the population.

Geography and climate of Altai

The region where Barnaul is located is well knownits recreational resources, which rightly refers to the unique purity of air, amazing landscapes and landscapes of stunning beauty. Many people go to the Altai Territory for seclusion and peace of mind. Forces are gathering strength and tidying up their nerves after a life in the tedious rhythm of megacities, which is not surprising, because from Moscow to Barnaul on the roads almost three and a half thousand kilometers.

Nature in these parts is really virginclean, despite the fact that the city of Barnaul was originally a miner's village, serving Demidov factories that smelted silver from local mines. Since its foundation in 1730, Barnaul has evolved from a small village to a large industrial and cultural center of Western Siberia.

Economy and Industry

By population, Barnaul occupiesthe twenty-first line among the cities of Russia, which indicates a significant development of the economy and social sphere. Twelve heavy industry enterprises operate in the city, among them Altai Motor Plant, Barnaul Machine-Tool Plant and Mekhpress Plant.

In addition, the city is assemblingBelarusian trolley buses and production of tires. In general, it is worth noting that starting from 2010, industrial production in the region where Barnaul is located began to decline, but the growth of the tourism sector is evident: new hotels are being built and tourist routes are being organized.

Tourism and sports in the Altai

The nature surrounding Barnaul, promotes the development of the direction of active recreation associated with ski races in winter and long walks on rough terrain in the summer. The demand for active pastime spodvig onefrom Barnaul companies arrange a special route in the Lentchny Bor. The length of the route is twenty-five kilometers, and it is designed in such a way that all athletes are comfortable and safe to ski races. It begins at the stadium "Dynamo" and ends there.

Barnaul, where the "Health Route" is located,thus, one of several cities where new trails and tracks for runners and skiers are arranged. However, not only skis attract travelers and sports tourism enthusiasts in Altai.

Mountaineering and tracking

While the central part of the edgeis a mostly lowland and lowland area with flooded meadows, the outlying areas of the Altai Territory, on the contrary, provide athletes with wonderful opportunities for training and real ascents to the Altai Mountains. From their peaks, unique views of the surrounding landscapes, which are related to the systems of the West Siberian Plain and the mountain system of the Altai-Sayan mountains, open up inimitable beauty.

For those who are not ready to take risks or do not havesufficient physical training, local tourist guides and specialized firms offer both group climbing to small heights, and long hiking routes along the mountain ridges.

How to get to the Altai Territory?

Despite the fact that the region where Barnaul is located, is remotely located from the main financial centers of the country, it nevertheless boasts excellent transport access. You can get to the city in several waystransport, among which there is air. However, the most popular cars are, as several major highways pass through the city, including those leading to Mongolia and Kazakhstan.

Also through the city are branchesWest-Siberian railway. The city has a passenger terminal and a freight railway terminal serving local mining and machine-building industries.

To understand where Barnaul is located on the map,it is enough to find the Ural Mountains, to the southeast of which it is located, in the immediate vicinity of the state border of Russia. Given the city's situation, it is not surprising that Barnaul airport has the status of international and receives flights not only from major Russian cities, but also from the capital of Thailand - Bangkok.