Tatyana Solomatina
Hello dear readers! With pleasure I continue the theme of rest and treatment in the Caucasian Mineral Waters (CMW).
This information will be of interest to everyone who is going to rest and treatment in CMS for the first time. I will tell you how you can get here, I will advise you at what time of the year it is more comfortable to relax, and when it is better to come for treatment, I will write according to what criteria you need to choose a resort and housing, I will give some practical advice on all these issues.
I have collected everything about the CMS in one place. Here is the information that I myself once searched for on the net, perhaps it will help to draw up an approximate picture of rest and treatment in this place. Interested? Then let's study the material in order.
KMV is located in the Stavropol Territory, so getting here for rest and treatment is not difficult at all. There is an airport and railway stations here. For those who live nearby or simply prefer to travel by private transport, there are no problems either, the roads are good, and there is almost always a parking lot at every resort or hotel.
By plane
KMV International Airport is located in the city of Mineralnye Vody (http://mvairport.ru/), it is small, but quite comfortable and accepts many flights from different regions of the country (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Cherepovets, Kursk, Nizhnevartovsk, etc.). d.).
The distance from the airport to the KMV resorts: Kislovodsk - 55 km., Essentuki - 40 km., Pyatigorsk - 25 km., Zheleznovodsk - 20 km.
You can take a taxi from the airport, you can order a transfer from a sanatorium or hotel, in some places this service is provided free of charge.
Unfortunately, getting to the place by public transport is not very convenient, there is no direct connection with the cities from the airport. But a fixed-route taxi No. 11 goes to the railway station, travel time is 20-25 minutes, the interval is 20 minutes (the bus station passes by). Further, to any resort can be reached by train. Electric trains, at the time of writing, follow with an average interval of 1 hour.
Also, from the railway station there is bus No. 223 to Pyatigorsk and No. 107 to Zheleznovodsk (stop at the station square). There are also buses to Essentuki and Kislovodsk, they only depart from the bus station.
By train
The resort can be reached by train. Moreover, there are railway stations in almost all cities of the region. Mineral water - http://mineralnyievodyi.dzvr.ru/ http://pjatigorsk.dzvr.ru/ http://essentuki.dzvr.ru/ http://kislovodsk.dzvr.ru/ . As a rule, there is a lot of public transport on the forecourt, which will not be difficult to get to the place you need.
If public transport does not suit you, then you can take a taxi or order a transfer in advance, I wrote about this a little higher. The difference is only in cost, the price in the city is of course cheaper than what you pay when traveling from the airport.
The only resort, of the above, where long-distance trains do not go, is Zheleznovodsk. Guests who travel to this city for rest and treatment buy train tickets to Mineralnye Vody, this is the most convenient option if you choose such a movement. Next by bus or taxi.
By car
If you are going to travel by car, then it is difficult for me to get you directions, because everyone has a different starting point. I can only say that the roads in KMV are excellent, with the exception of mountain paths and some streets in the resorts themselves, signs hang on every corner, the locals are good-natured and will gladly tell you the direction if you suddenly get lost. Although with the current technology (navigator) and decent roads, it is quite difficult to get lost.
- If you are from Moscow and are not afraid to fly, then it is easier, and most importantly, cheaper to travel by plane. No matter how much I tried to compare the prices for travel in a compartment and a flight, the second option cost less or came out in the same amount as moving in a reserved seat, even taking into account the transfer. Therefore, the statement: “The train is more economical!” - delusion.
- For those who plan to get to the place from the airport by taxi, it is better to take care of the car from home. It is not difficult to find several carriers on the Internet, their websites have all the information on the cost. The fact is that at the airport you will pay 30% more, and it is unrealistic to catch a sane (for the price) driver there (your own mafia). You won’t be able to get on the highway either, it’s far enough from the terminal.
- If you already know where to stay, ask about the transfer. Sometimes it's free. If not, then compare with the cost of a taxi. Most often, a pre-booked taxi is cheaper.
- You can save money by ordering a taxi in both directions at once. Usually, all carriers offer this service and the trip is 10% cheaper. However, this option is only suitable for those who know the exact date of departure.
- If you decide to get public transport, then look at the train schedule for your dates at home (winter is different from summer). I usually look at this site - https://rasp.yandex.ru/, there is always reliable information here. Buses are a bit more complicated, read the forums and recent reviews.
When and for how long to go?
The answer to this question largely depends on the purpose of the trip. As a rule, all guests of the resort are divided into two main groups. Some come here to relax, go around all the interesting places, and at the same time get a little healthier. Others come first of all to undergo treatment, and at the same time to explore the surroundings, if there is time left and there is a desire.
You may ask me: "What's the difference?". The answer is huge. Of course, you can come at any time of the year, for any period, and for any purpose, however, in order for your trip to be as comfortable as possible and your goal to be achieved, I advise you to listen to my recommendations. Let's look at both options separately.
For treatment
It is better to come to the resort for treatment from November to April, and it is advisable not to fall on holidays.
The thing is that in the summer months, a priori, a lot of people, sanatoriums and hotels are packed to capacity.
Accordingly, for the procedures of the queue, the staff is stressed out due to the influx of people, often there are minor hitches that spoil the mood. Some narrow specialists go on vacation - they are also people and do not want to relax in the winter. There are many families with children, there is no silence, which many people rely on when they come for treatment.
This list can still be continued, but I think you yourself understand that being treated in the “off season” is much easier and more fruitful.
Another important plus is the cost. In winter, the price of vouchers is much lower, plus promotions are regularly held to attract guests. The money saved will always be useful for purchasing the medical services that you need, and are not included in the cost of a tour or course.
I think that we have dealt with the first question, now I want to talk a little about how many days you need to come for treatment.
Remember, back in the USSR, a resort voucher was almost always for 21 days. Previously, I did not understand why there were so many, if the voucher for this period included procedures, only 10 pieces each. It seemed that already two weeks - for the eyes.
However, not all so simple. The fact is that for a full-fledged treatment, both water procedures (baths, a pool, etc.), as well as mud or physiotherapy are usually prescribed. And it is impossible to combine, so they are done every other day, one day water, the other electro or mud therapy.
Accordingly, it takes 20 days if you want to take 10 pieces of each. This is not counting the missed first day, on which you need to visit a doctor in order to get appointments and schedule them by time and day.
And do not forget that on Sunday, treatment is not carried out, or is carried out partially.
Of course, it is not necessary to do 10 procedures, you can take less, then the number of days needed will be reduced. However, here we are considering people who travel for the purpose of treatment, so for a good effect, you need to come for at least 21 days, and preferably in winter, when there are few people.
To rest
For those people who come to the region on vacation, it is much easier. Two weeks is quite enough to have a good rest and visit all interesting places. Even this period can be reduced, but then you will have to sacrifice days for a relaxing holiday, or not see everything.
As for the time of year, the period from May to October is more suitable for a holiday in the CMS. The weather is almost always comfortable, warm, rains are usually rare and short-lived, there is almost no wind, and nature reveals all its beauty.
Which resort to choose?
Each city of the CMS is beautiful and significant in its own way. However, if your goal is rest, then I recommend choosing Kislovodsk. In my opinion, it is most conveniently located relative to all interesting places. Moreover, it seems to me that there are more entertainment and a better developed tourist infrastructure, one Spa Park costs more than all other objects.
However, this is my personal opinion, and you have the right to disagree with me.
Attention! Those who travel to this region for treatment should choose a resort based on the disease that brought them here.
- diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, digestive organs, metabolic disorders, andrological diseases. Additional information on the resort can be seen.
Concomitant treatment: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, ENT organs, gynecological diseases. 
- diseases of the organs of movement, peripheral nervous system, peripheral vessels of the lower extremities, digestion, skin diseases, gynecological and andrological diseases, metabolic disorders. Read about the resort. 
- diseases of the digestive system and metabolic disorders.
Related profiles: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, consequences of injuries, gynecological and andrological diseases. I wrote about the Essentuki resort. 
- diseases of the circulatory system, chronic respiratory diseases of a non-tuberculous nature, bronchial asthma without frequent and severe attacks, glaucoma.
Related profiles: neurological diseases, diseases of the digestive system and the musculoskeletal system, gynecological. Read more about the Kislovodsk resort in the article. 
An important role in the specialization of a particular place is played by mineral springs, which are rich in resorts. Therefore, when choosing a place of treatment, always pay attention to the water that is suitable for the treatment of your specific disease.
For example, although urology is treated in almost every resort in the region, it is better for people with a disease of the genitourinary system to go to Zheleznovodsk. Because only there is a source of Smirnovskaya water, which is most suitable for the treatment of urological diseases.
The name of the Essentuki resort speaks for itself. The well-known water perfectly treats diseases of the digestive tract. "Narzan", which is in Kislovodsk, is also recommended for the treatment of certain diseases.
I will not list all the diseases (I am not a doctor), I think that the meaning of the above is clear. Which source is best for you, only a doctor can determine, so my conclusions are for informational purposes only. 
Where to stay?
Where to stay also depends on many factors: financial situation, physical condition, purpose of the trip, etc. Let's try to consider some of the possible options.
Basic moments
It is easier and cheaper for those guests who come to rest by car, and consider treatment as an addition to the rest. In this case, the presence of a car allows you to rent housing a little further from the main resort places, which significantly saves the budget.
For those who do not have a means of transportation, it is better to choose housing within walking distance to the sources, so as not to waste money and time on moving around the city. But as you know, such a lease will be more expensive.
Attention! The question of the distance between housing and healing springs is especially relevant for people who come to the resort for treatment. They simply need walking distance and this is a paramount issue when looking for housing, regardless of whether you stay in the private sector or choose treatment in a sanatorium.
Sanatoriums
The most convenient way to relax and get treated is to buy a ticket to the sanatorium. The advantages here are obvious. Everything is in one place, food is included in the price, no evening entertainment, treatment is scheduled by the hour, there is always a medical staff, you don’t have to go anywhere, etc.
The cons are not so serious: adherence to the regimen (smoking, drinking alcohol, meals by the hour and what they give), the choice of procedures depends on the doctor (though you can change it). In my opinion, the only worthy minus is the cost. But, dear readers, you always have to pay for comfort and convenience. 
I can only give you a few tips:
- If you purposefully go to a sanatorium, then when choosing, focus primarily on the distance from the pump room, or the presence of one in the sanatorium itself, which also occurs, though very rarely.
- It is not always reasonable to pay for specialized treatment programs. If necessary, pay on the spot. I had a case when certain expensive procedures could not be done due to a concomitant disease. True, I was lucky, they were replaced with cosmetic procedures and the money was not lost. However, not everywhere they meet, this is the exception rather than the rule.
- Do not neglect the heading "our doctors" on the website of the chosen sanatorium. From the description and schedule, you can usually understand how staffed with specialists, whether this or that doctor is permanent, or visiting. I don't think you need to explain what it's for.
- Buy a ticket directly on the website of the sanatorium, if you have problems with check-in, issues are resolved faster than through intermediaries.
- Be sure to read the latest reviews before choosing. There is usually a lot of information on the net, but it may be outdated.
In more detail about rest and treatment in sanatoriums, about who this type of holiday is not suitable for, I wrote in another article. Separately, I will make reviews of sanatoriums in which I managed to be treated. One review about the Kislovodsk sanatorium, read. Subscribe to my newsletter, you will be the first to receive new publications! 
Hotels and the private sector
In any city you can stay in a hotel, it is not difficult to rent an apartment or a house. I have never gone on vacation and treatment in CMS in this way, however, there are enough services where such options are presented, they are not difficult to find on the net.
This is a good choice for those who want to save money, especially if the train is large and you are traveling for a long time.
The main recommendations here are simple - try to choose accommodation closer to the pump rooms and read the reviews. However, you must understand that private housing is always a lottery and a lot depends on the decency of the owners.
Do not forget that if your goal is treatment, then you need to decide in advance in which medical institution you are going to purchase a course and choose accommodation nearby. Because there are usually a lot of procedures, walking long distances every day is certainly useful, but quite difficult. It is necessary to calculate well your physical capabilities, otherwise the treatment will not work for the future. 
For now, that's all I had planned to tell you today. You can read general information on the CMS region.
Now I say goodbye for a while.
Tatyana Solomatina
Caucasian Mineral Waters is a resort area located in the very center North Caucasus, on the northern slopes of the Main Caucasian Range, just 90 km from Elbrus and almost at the same distance between the Black and Caspian Seas. It occupies the southern part of the Stavropol Territory of Russia, being approximately at the same latitude as the resorts Cote d'Azur France and the Italian Adriatic. Its area is about 2/3 of the area of the island of Cyprus and 1/7 of the area of Switzerland. The Caucasian Mineralnye Vody resort group includes Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. These are small towns comparable in size to such European spa centers as Karlovy Vary and Baden-Baden. All of them are located close to each other and form a single resort area. The official history of the Caucasian Mineral Waters begins on April 24, 1803, when Tsar Alexander I signed a decree recognizing this region as state property. Since that time, settlements began to appear near the springs: Goryachevodsk (since 1830 Pyatigorsk), Kislovodsk, Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk.
Geographical position
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody have developed transport links both with neighboring and distant regions.Nature and climate of the CMS
The region of the Caucasian Mineral Waters is a picturesque corner of the North Caucasus. For several tens of kilometers from north to south, the steppe ravine smoothly turns into a mountainous landscape. Feather-grass steppes are replaced by luxurious deciduous and pine forests, above which alpine meadows stretch. Each resort offers a vast panorama of the mountains with the majestic Elbrus in the distance. The resort towns themselves are located at an altitude of 600, 1000 meters above sea level, which is the reason for one of their main healing factors - the purest mountain air.Peculiarities geographical location Caucasian Mineral Waters, such as the proximity of the Main Caucasian Range, which retains moist air masses from the Black Sea, have a positive effect on the climate. Most of the time the weather is dry and clear. The number of sunny days per year reaches 300. Summers are warm in the south, and winters are moderately mild. Thanks to this climate, Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is a year-round resort, where there is no off-season period.
Internal use of mineral waters
Nutritional treatment with mineral waters has been popular for centuries. When drinking mineral water, the regulatory systems of the human body are mobilized and metabolic processes are activated. Mineral waters of KMV, due to their diversity, are used to treat a wide range of diseases. The most famous are the waters of the Narzan, Essentuki-4, Essentuki-17, Slavyanovskaya, Smirnovskaya springs. Depending on the composition, water improves metabolism, enhances the excretion of waste products from the body, has an anti-inflammatory effect, normalizes the basic functions of the digestive system, and restores liver function. Internal use of mineral waters includes: drinking, gastric lavage, drainage, intra-intestinal procedures (microclysters, siphon bowel lavages, subaqueous baths), inhalations with finely sprayed particles of mineral water.
External application of mineral waters (balneotherapy)
carried out for preventive and therapeutic purposes. When taking water procedures in the human body, biologically active substances are stimulated, the cardiovascular and nervous systems react, the activity of the kidneys increases, and the blood supply to the heart muscle is activated. The main forms of external application of mineral waters: baths, underwater traction of the spine, douche-massage, sitz baths, rising showers, local baths for hands and feet, irrigation of the head, swimming in the pool.
Major areas of treatment by resorts:
| resort city | Basic treatment | Additional Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Kislovodsk | Cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory organs, including bronchial asthma. |
Gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, metabolic disorders, gynecology, urology. |
| Essentuki | Gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, obesity). |
Diseases of the respiratory organs, kidneys, liver and biliary tract, musculoskeletal system, gynecology, urology, endocrine system (thyroid gland, metabolism), nervous system disorders. |
| Zheleznovodsk | Gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, kidney and genitourinary tract, metabolic disorders, gynecology, urology. |
Diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, respiratory organs, musculoskeletal system, including the spine. |
| Pyatigorsk | Musculoskeletal system, digestive organs, gynecology, allergic and skin diseases, infertility, organs of vision. |
Universal (cure everything). |
Most popular excursions:
Mount "Ring", rock "Castle of deceit and love", "Honey" waterfalls- an excursion to the amazing creations of nature in the vicinity of Kislovodsk. Mount "Ring" - a favorite place for walking M.Yu. Lermontov, the gate in the rock, formed by nature. Rock "Castle of deceit and love" is located 5 km from Kislovodsk and is rich in folk legends. At the Medovye waterfalls, falling from the mountain gorges of the Alikonovka River, you can breathe in ionized air, saturated with the aromas of alpine meadow herbs, hear the legends associated with these places, and try pickles of Caucasian cuisine.
Elbrus region- the tourist name of a part of the Greater Caucasus, from the western approaches to Elbrus to the basins of the Chegem River in the east. This is an amazing land with majestic peaks covered with ice caps, picturesque gorges, numerous waterfalls. You have a unique opportunity to visit the very heart of the gray Caucasus. To the foot highest mountain Russia's Elbrus is a motor road along the longest mountain valley in the Caucasus along the stormy Baksan River.
Dombay - Teberda - Dombay- mountainous territory in Karachay-Cherkessia in the North Caucasus. From here, in a straight line, only 65 km to the top of Elbrus and 60 km to the Black Sea coast. The highest point is the top of Dombay-Ulgen, the height of which is 4040 meters. The connection of the 3 main gorges of Dombay - Alibek, Amanauz and Dombay-Ulgen - forms the natural center of the territory - the picturesque Dombay glade, lying at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. The Teberda river basin is the territory of a mountain reserve. High in the mountains there are 70 turquoise mountain lakes.
Arkhyz- Founded in 1923, the village of Arkhyz is located at an altitude of 1450m above sea level. Arkhyz is a protected resort area located in the valley of the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River. The flora and fauna of Arkhyz is extremely rich and diverse, so in 1957 this area was included in the Teberdinsky State Reserve.
Nalchik - Blue Lake- sightseeing tour of the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a major cultural and industrial center of the Caucasus. It is located at an altitude of 550 meters above sea level on the border of the Kabardian Plain and the foothills of the Greater Caucasus. cable car will take you to the mountain Malaya Kizilovka, where at an altitude of 615 m above sea level there is a panoramic platform with a view of the city and the snow ridge of the Main Caucasian Range. You will also visit the Blue Lake - one of the most beautiful places Kabardino-Balkaria.
Lermontovsky Pyatigorsk. There are many Lermontov paths in Pyatigorsk, but they all converge to a small house, modestly sheltered in the back of the courtyard on the street named after the poet. On the facade at the entrance there is a small memorial plaque: "The house in which the poet M.Yu. Lermontov lived." Here the poet lived the last months of his life, here he wrote "Mtsyri", "Borodino", "Hero of Our Time", "Demon", "Death of a Poet". The poet would have created many more poetic masterpieces if a pistol shot on Mount Mashuk had not interrupted his life so early. On July 15 (27), 1841, the body of the murdered Lermontov was brought to this house from the place of the duel.
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is the largest eco-resort region in Russia, located in the Stavropol Territory. Here, on the border of the South Russian steppes and the Caucasus Mountains, at the foot of the laccolithic mountains, hundreds of mineral water springs spring from the ground, which have no analogues in the world in their composition. It is to these healing waters that KavMinVody owes its popularity.
Procedures and main treatment factors
Mineral healing springs are the main healing factors of the KavMinVod. Their positive effect on the human body was proven by scientists as early as the 18th century, and already at the beginning of the 19th century, their active development and use for therapeutic purposes began. Thus, the Caucasian Mineral Waters are rightfully considered the oldest balneological resort region Russia. To date, 14 CMW fields have been developed and are actively used: Kislovodskoye, Essentuki, Beshtaugorskoye, Pyatigorskoye, Zheleznovodskoye, Batalinskoye, Lysogorskoye, Zmeykinskoye, Nagutskoye, Kumagorskoye, Georgievskoye, Kalaborskoye, Kumskoye and Verkhnepodkumskoye.Other therapeutic factors also have a beneficial effect on the health of vacationers in KavMinVody:
- local mild climate;
- clean ecology;
- an abundance of sunny days;
- mountain air filled with aromas of steppe herbs and flowers;
- magnificent landscapes;
- the presence of large forests that enrich the air with oxygen and useful phytoncides;
- therapeutic mud of Tambukan lake.
On the territory of the CavMinVod there is a whole group of climatic and balneological resorts of federal significance. It:
- Essentuki;
- Zheleznovodsk;
- Kislovodsk;
- Pyatigorsk.
What is treated in the CMV
Each of them has its own specifics and profile of spa treatment.
Thus, diseases are successfully treated in Essentuki:
In Zheleznovodsk, health resorts specialize in the treatment of diseases:
Diseases successfully treated in Kislovodsk:
Pyatigorsk sanatoriums specialize in the treatment of:
All sanatoriums of KavMinVod actively use balneotherapy, mud therapy and climatotherapy in their wellness programs at the prices of 2018. And as auxiliary methods of treatment - health paths, physiotherapy, exercise therapy, massage, inhalation, psychotherapy, etc.
Attractions KMV
The region is famous for its amazing sights created by nature and man.
The most interesting of them:
- The temple complex "Rio de Caucasus", the drinking gallery "Pyati-thousander" and "Mud bath named after. Semashko" in Essentuki.
- "Pushkin Gallery", the Palace of the Emir of Bukhara, Slavyanovsky and Lermontov pump rooms in Zheleznovodsk.
- Honey waterfalls, Castle of treachery and love, Ring mountain and Kurortny park in Kislovodsk.
- Proval Lake, M.Yu. Lermontov, Emmanuelevsky Park and the Flower Garden park in Pyatigorsk.
Nature and climate Kavminvod
Caucasian Mineral Waters can rightly be called the main health resort of the country. The uniqueness of Kavminvod is in the variety of numerous medicinal waters and healing mud, in the presence of multiple sanatorium complexes, amazing picturesque natural landscapes, a favorable climate, in the mysterious atmosphere of the nature of the Caucasus ... The Kavminvody resort guarantees year-round recreation: it will be comfortable here not only in the off-season, but also in summer and in winter.
All over the world there is not a single resort that could compete with the Caucasian Mineral Waters in terms of the number and variety of natural resources. mineral springs- there are more than 130 of them under the Caucasian sky. The variety of mineral waters and therapeutic mud of Tambukan Lake creates unique conditions for treatment and provides a wide range of therapeutic profiles at each of the resorts, so choosing tours to Kavminvody, you can completely heal your body. Residents of Kavminvod carefully preserve the long-standing historical traditions of the resort and are proud of them.
Kavminvody unites 4 large resort cities of the Stavropol Territory - Zheleznovodsk, Pyatigorsk, Essentuki and Kislovodsk, each of which differs from the rest in its healing factors. Today, 134 sanatoriums operate on the territory of the Caucasian Mineral Waters, hosting over 700,000 tourists annually. Many of them are prominent leaders of our country.
Pyatigorsk 2017 - 2018
The climate of Kavminvod is varied in each of the resorts, so rest in Kavminvod is suitable for every tourist. Pyatigorsk summer is warm and humid, the average July temperature is +22 degrees; autumn is dry and cool, with temperatures up to +15 degrees; winter is moderate and mild, with frequent rains and fogs, the average January temperature here is -4 degrees, and in spring Pyatigorsk is rainy and foggy, with temperature fluctuations from +8 to +15 degrees.
Pyatigorsk is the main multidisciplinary medical resort in Russia, diseases of the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, digestive organs, skin, blood vessels, gynecological diseases are treated here. Due to the proximity of mineral water sources and mud of Lake Tambukan, the healing effect comes instantly.
Kislovodsk 2017 - 2018
Kislovodsk will not deprive you of sunny days in winter - it is recognized as a winter resort, the winter here is dry and sunny, the average temperature here does not fall below -4 degrees. Spring comes here a little later than in neighboring resorts - spring temperatures range from +5 to +18 degrees. Summer in Kislovodsk is moderately warm, windless and low-humidity, the air temperature here rarely rises above +19 degrees. Autumn is cooler than in other resorts by about 5 degrees, but precipitation is unlikely.
Kislovodsk has been specializing in asthmatic diseases and diseases of the circulatory system for more than a hundred years. It has carbonic mineral waters and an amazing mid-mountain climate, and the healing properties of the famous Narzan water have long been known to many. The mud of Lake Tambukan allows treating diseases of the digestive system, the musculoskeletal system, and gynecology. In addition, here, thanks to the unique landscapes, for the first time in Russia, terrenkurotherapy was opened - therapeutic walking routes.
Zheleznovodsk 2017 - 2018
The climate of Zheleznovodsk is mountain forest, temperate, "alpine", in winter it is cool, but mild, the average temperature in January is -3 degrees, thaws are possible. Spring in Zheleznovodsk is foggy and rainy, but already in April the weather is sunny and warm. Summer in Zheleznovodsk is warm and sometimes even hot (+22 degrees), but due to low humidity and mountain air, the heat is easily tolerated. Autumn here is warm and very beautiful - it comes in mid-October.
At the Zheleznovodsk resort you can treat diseases of the digestive system and diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. The resort is famous for its waters - "Slavyanovskaya" and "Smirnovskaya", which have no analogues in the world in terms of their healing properties. In general, Zheleznovodsk is a universal balneological resort that covers all profiles of diseases.
Essentuki 2017- 2018
The weather in Essentuki will surprise you with its contrasts - hot and dry summers and frosty wet winters. Summer here is sunny and hot (+25 degrees in July), autumn is long, pronounced and warm, with cool nights, fogs and thaws are typical for winter (the temperature rarely drops below -4 degrees), and spring will please with extraordinary beauty and sharp warming already. in April (up to +15 degrees).
The main medical profile of Essentuki is diseases of the digestive system (stomach, intestines, liver, biliary tract, pancreas and metabolism). The waters of Essentuki are often compared with the waters of the best European resorts, but the resort of Essentuki has long been recognized as one of the best in the world.
What to see in Kavminvody
The beauty of nature Kavminvod is the main advantage of the resort. Worth seeing the harsh Mountain peaks, covered with snow, amazing green valleys and meadows, noisy high waterfalls, inhale the coniferous healing air and feel a surge of strength and energy. Already at the entrance to the Caucasian Mineral Waters, tourists can see the peaks of the mountains Beshtau, Mashuk, on the slopes of which apple trees, pears and other fruit trees grow, and the top of the Elbrus volcano, which is visible from any point of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Where to stay in Kavminvody
There are plenty of hotels in Kavminvody, but the main profile of the resort is treatment and rehabilitation, therefore sanatoriums are very popular - there are about 135 of them on the territory of the resort, most of which accept tourists all year round. All of them have a modern medical base, combining traditional methods of balneotherapy and the latest technology medicine. The greatest demand for sanatoriums falls on the off-season - in spring and summer, therefore, in order for a therapeutic vacation to take place, we advise you to book sanatoriums in Kavminvody in advance.
Even under Peter the Great, the healing properties of the mineral waters of the Stavropol Territory were highly appreciated. The nobility of Moscow, tired of the gray Petersburg, also went there for treatment and rest.
Pushkin and Lermontov chose the Caucasian Mineral Waters as a platform for their immortal stories, and the latter, often visiting the Caucasus, left us a unique "Lermontov" tourist route.
This is not the only attraction of Mineralnye Vody. Their location between the two seas, surrounded by the slopes of the Greater Caucasus on the one hand and the forest-steppe on the other, allowed them to acquire unique objects of ecological and cultural tourism.
Big Honey Falls.These are famous:
- Elbrus region;
- The tract "Drip" and Batalinsky cave;
- Tambukan lake;
- Laccolith mountains (17 dormant volcanoes over 10 million years old);
- Mount Ring;
- Pyatigorsk failure (known to us from the work of Ilf and Petrov "The Twelve Chairs"), etc.
The mild climate and salubrious mountain air of Mineralnye Vody will decorate any vacation. In summer it is about 25-30 degrees of heat, winter is mild - from -4 to -6 degrees. Autumn is usually dry and golden, fruitful - many healthy and tasty fruits ripen. This allows you to visit the Mineralnye Vody of the Caucasus all year round.
Fresh air in summer is filled with the aroma of many steppe and mountain flowers, which give a taste to unusually sweet and delicate Caucasian honey. An ordinary walk through the woods is already an adventure; hornbeams and oaks create especially picturesque and dense thickets; golden cherry plums and juicy pears ripen for gourmets.
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Healing at Mineralnye Vody
The main reason why people go to the resorts of Mineralnye Vody is the long-standing (since the 18th century), confident practice of curing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, respiratory organs (including asthma), and the musculoskeletal system.
Long-term remissions occur in allergy sufferers, it has a beneficial effect on the ability to bear children in women and, in general, improves women's health.
There is a long-term practice and experience in therapeutic balneology, combined with the latest knowledge in medicine and the introduction of modern current practices.
For example, about terrenkur - unhurried walks along special routes after drinking mineral water - Lermontov wrote in the novel A Hero of Our Time, and spa treatments using local mud are a novelty of our time.
The sculpture "Eagle" is the official symbol of the Caucasian Mineral Waters.
Caucasian Mineralnye Vody is the common name of a small conglomerate of resort towns, in which we will talk about economical vacations in the article.
These are the cities:
- Essentuki;
- Pyatigorsk;
- Zheleznovodsk;
- Kislovodsk.
Recommendation: the resort cities of Mineralnye Vody have their own health resort code - it is forbidden to smoke on the streets and drink alcohol. This can result in serious fines. Save on them - give up bad habits in the oldest hospital in Russia!
Road
Mineralnye Vody can be reached by plane or by train, then to the resort towns by electric train, bus or taxi.
By plane:
- Moscow - Mineralnye vody from 7000 rubles. roundtrip. In the summer more expensive by about 3000 rubles. On the way 2 hours;
- St. Petersburg - Mineral waters from 12,000 rubles. On the way 3 hours.
By train to Mineralnye Vody:
- from Moscow from the Kursk railway station. An ordinary train is on the way for 30 hours, the cost of a reserved seat is from 1700 rubles, fast - 24.5 hours on the way, the cost of a reserved seat is from 2500 rubles;
- from St. Petersburg train 44 hours on the way. Ticket price - 2300 rubles.
Essentuki
This is a resort that gave a series of healing mineral waters of the same name. The climate here is drier than in other cities of Mineralnye Vody: summers are hot (up to 30 degrees), and winters thaw to above zero temperatures.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Essentuki:
- by electric train from the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, 1 hour on the way, 105 rubles;
- by bus No. 133 from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody, the cost is more than 100 rubles, or by bus from the bus station;
Essentuki medicinal
The main tools in the fight against various diseases are healing mud and more than ten mineralogical springs.
Medical sanatoriums of Essentukov economy class (the cost is indicated per day) and in the profile direction:
- "Healing key" (from 1200 rubles per person. Specialization: digestive organs and metabolism);
- Centrosoyuz (from 1500 rubles per person. Specialization: diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, urology);
- "Victoria" (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: digestive organs, gynecology, respiratory organs);
- "Voronezh" (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: gynecology, infertility treatment);
- Shakhtar (from 2000 rubles per person. Specialization: diabetes mellitus, gastroenterology).
Essentuki cultural
If you go to Essentuki not for treatment, but for sights, magnificent nature and enjoyment of the local low-mountain climate, then it is recommended to visit:
- Weeping grottoes;
- Drinking "Five-thousander";
- Essen-Tuk Upland;
- Resort Park and Victory Park.
Essentuki mud bath named after Semashko.
There are many old, large-scale and attractive buildings of mud baths, mineral baths and galleries in Essentuki. Some of them are reminiscent of Greek baths, some are smaller copies of Victorian palaces.
The beauty of the buildings is interspersed with the beauty of mountains, waterfalls and caves, which attracted fans of eco-tourism. 
You can cheaply stay in mini-hotels, hostels and in the private sector, at a price of 800 rubles. per day:
- Hotel "Avantage";
- Hotel "Essentuki";
- Mini-hotel "House in the South";
- Gostiny Dvor "Edem";
- Hotel "Cascade".
Recommendation: since inexpensive mini-hotels and guest yards have a small number of rooms, it is advisable to book budget accommodation in them in advance (at least a month before the intended trip), otherwise there is a risk of being left without inexpensive accommodation.
Pyatigorsk
This is a famous place, thanks to Lermontov and Ilf and Petrov, where people are happy to recognize familiar places described in books. Fans of the "Hero of Our Time" will recognize Mount Koltso, lovers of Ostap Bender - the very Failure that the great strategist cared about: "so as not to fail too much."
The climate in Pyatigorsk is cooler than in other resorts: up to 25 degrees in summer, about -5, -8 degrees in winter. Many sunny days adorn Pyatigorsk both in summer and in winter: a versatile resort with an abundance of attractions is available for tourism all year round.
Lermontov Gallery of the State Philharmonic of the CMS.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Pyatigorsk:
by electric train from the railway station in Mineralnye Vody, 40 minutes on the way, 70 rubles;
by bus from the railway or bus station of Mineralnye Vody, the cost is about 50 rubles;
taxi from the station, it is better not to contact private traders and find fellow travelers.
Pyatigorsk medical
Fifty sources of Pyatigorsk are at our service: these are thermal, subthermal waters, bitter laxative springs - Batalinsky waters, warm and cold narzan. It is after drinking it inside that health path is supposed to be taken - a walk along any of the six scenic routes, which allows you to properly assimilate healthy drinks and admire the views.
Inexpensive sanatoriums located in Pyatigorsk are listed below with prices for accommodation (per day) and a description of the profile direction:
- "Pyatigorye" (from 1300 rubles per person. Specialization: endocrine system, digestive system, musculoskeletal system);
- "them. Lermontov” (from 1200 rubles per person. Specialization: thyroid diseases, rehabilitation after injuries, diseases of the musculoskeletal system);
- "Forest Glade" (from 1650 rubles per person. Specialization: rehabilitation therapy).
Pyatigorsk cultural
A visit to the city, where a few centuries ago cutesy ladies sheltered from the sun with lace umbrellas while walking their dogs, leaves a feeling of touching the fragile flow of times. In Pyatigorsk, everything is mixed up: here is the place of Lermontov's last duel at the foot of Mashuk, and here is Diana's mysterious grotto; here is an elegant pastry shop from the early 19th century, and here is an amusement park with attractions.
There are more than fifty significant and diverse sights in Pyatigorsk, but the most famous of them are:
- Place of Lermontov's duel;
- Pyatigorsk Proval;
- Lake Tambukan;
- Mashuk observation deck.
You can stay in Pyatigorsk inexpensively and without a goal to undergo treatment from 800 rubles. per day in hotels:
- "Mask";
- "South";
- "Nautilus".
Recommendation: remember that the price of accommodation in sanatoriums includes good nutrition and many medical procedures. Eating on your own at Mineralnye Vody is an abundance of Caucasian cuisine at a price of 500-700 rubles. per day per person.
Zheleznovodsk
This is the northernmost resort of Mineralnye Vody, where beech, hornbeam, coniferous forests create a unique air that is useful for vacationers with respiratory diseases. The climate here is a little fresher than anywhere else: in summer up to 22 degrees, in winter up to -10 degrees. Sunny days are punctuated by foggy evenings.
Among the mountains surrounding Zheleznovodsk, Mount Zheleznaya stands out, which gave the city its name. This is the most beautiful laccolith mountain, that is, a mountain that was going to become a volcano and did not become one. At its foot there are springs of warm and cold mineral water, which has a rusty color.
Among them there are those that have completed their existence - only closed pump rooms remain.
Palace of the Emir of Bukhara.
How to get from Mineralnye Vody to Zheleznovodsk:
by electric train from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody to the Beshtau stop, cost 40 rubles, 25 minutes on the way. Further from the station by minibus to Zheleznovodsk (10 minutes);
by bus number 107 from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody. Price 40 rubles.
Medical Zheleznovodsk
The main specialization of the resort is the treatment of respiratory diseases, gynecological problems and diseases of the digestive tract.
Mud therapy is widespread, successfully relieving allergy sufferers from skin problems that torment them. Girls and women with the help of mud wraps and baths restore and preserve the beauty of the skin.
Sanatoriums of Zheleznovodsk, where you can inexpensively and effectively put your health in order:
- "Elbrus" (from 1500 rubles per person per day. Specialization: gynecology, genitourinary system, respiratory organs);
- Sanatorium of the 30th anniversary of the Victory (from 2000 rubles per day. Specialization: urology and digestive system);
- "Plaza" from 3000 rubles. for 2 people per day. Specialization: cardiovascular system, nervous system).
Zheleznovodsk cultural
In addition to the search for Pushkin's color, here you can plunge into the distant history of mankind: there is an excellent museum of local lore, a cave of a primitive man and a grotto of permafrost are demonstrated.
For lovers of views, a beautiful Resort Lake and a trip through the mountains surrounding Zheleznovodsk will be a pleasant find.
The main attraction is called the fabulously luxurious palace of the Emir of Bukhara. Stunning artsy and graceful oriental style.
Lake Tambukan.
In addition to these places, in Zheleznovodsk tourists go to:
- Cascading staircase;
- Pushkin gallery;
- Lermontov source.
You don't have to spend a lot of money to stay close to attractions. Economically (from 500 rubles per day per person) you can stay in mini-hotels and hotels:
- "Pearl of the Caucasus";
- Hotel "Sport MUP";
- "City of Sun".
Recommendation: if the task of saving on housing is serious, then stay at the Allianz boarding house (rooms cost from 450 rubles per day). A clean, but very limited boarding house will cost even less if you buy a course of treatment.
Kislovodsk
The building of the main narzan baths on Kurortny Boulevard.
A low-mountain resort with a pleasant climate, protecting from extreme heat in summer and frost in winter. There is almost no fog here, strong wind too - the city is protected by mountains.
Dry fresh air intoxicates residents of large cities accustomed to smog, and the beauties of nature can also turn their heads!
The abundance of parks, lush flowering, fountains, wonderful alleys and romantic corners makes staying in Kislovodsk a fantastic experience for many years to come.
There is a train from Moscow to Kislovodsk - the journey takes 25 and 31 hours, the cost is 2500 and 1700 rubles, respectively, also from St. Petersburg - the journey takes 45 hours. The cost is from 2400 rubles.
How to get to Kislovodsk from Mineralnye Vody:
- by electric train from the railway station of Mineralnye Vody, 1.5 hours on the way. The cost is 160 rubles;
- by bus from the bus station of Mineralnye Vody. The cost is about 130 rubles;
- taxi from the station, it is better not to contact private traders and find fellow travelers.
Kislovodsk medical
Seven mineral springs of Kislovodsk successfully fight against heart diseases, eye diseases, asthma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
By the way, in order to cure diseases in Kislovodsk, many routes for medical-resort walking have been opened. People are healed not through suffering and tension, but through pleasant and memorable walks along the decorated paths.
Inexpensive sanatoriums with rich treatment experience:
- Sanatorium Dimitrova (from 1000 rubles per person. Specialization: respiratory organs, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system);
- "Moscow" (from 1300 rubles per person. Specialization: the same);
- "Jinal" (from 1400 rubles per day. Specialization: digestive organs).
Kislovodsk cultural
Resort park "Valley of Roses".
A green and spacious resort park, a resort boulevard reminiscent of flowering Italy, the Valley of Roses is the largest rose garden in the Caucasus.
Beautiful landscapes, lots of greenery, bright colors, intoxicating aromas - walks in Kislovodsk are limited to more than just that.
Places that a tourist seeks to get to in Kislovodsk:
- Ring-mountain;
- Colonnade;
- Bridge "Lady's whim";
- Demon statue.
Settle in an inexpensive hotel or hotel from 800 rubles. per day and immerse yourself in the seemingly magical world of a flourishing city:
- "Krasnaya Polyana";
- "Live simply";
- "Olympus".
Recommendation: use public transport services. Taxi drivers raise prices up to 1,000 rubles for a five-kilometer trip. Distances in Kislovodsk are modest, a bus ride will not bring any inconvenience.
Have a healing holiday!
