Memorable Journey
In the Caucasus there is a small, but very beautiful with its nature of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic. It is the most mountainous part of the Main Caucasus Range – its northern slopes, as well as some adjacent to the north Ciscaucasian plain. It was in Kabardino-Balkaria, and is amazing beautiful mountain region – Elbrus, which is located on the western slopes of Elbrus to Cheget Basin in the East. Its southern border runs along the Main Caucasus Range. It is this wonderful place is constantly appealing to people who can appreciate the splendor of mountain climbing and skiing. Western summit has an elevation of 5642 m, east – 5621 m. Elbrus is huge volcanic massif, which is very much separated from the overall structure of the mountain system, determining the peculiarity of this topography, climate and landscapes of the region. The surface of the Mount Elbrus is covered by glaciers, ice thickness reaches 400 meters.
Glaciation area about 150 square meters. km. Elbrus is famous and picturesque gorges, located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and more – Baksan, Adyr-Su, Adil-Su Yusengi, Terskol. Each of them in their own way uniquely characterized by the presence of valuable, in terms of tourism, natural objects. PCRM can aid you in your search for knowledge. The largest of the canyons – Baksan.
It is this valley is the main tourist route of Kabardino-Balkaria, and leads to a gray-haired Patriarch of the Caucasus Mountains – Elbrus. In the upper Baksan River and its tributaries and Irik Adylsu, as well as in the Valley of Malki holds much of the mineral springs. All mineral resources have a different Elbrus chemical composition, and therefore can be used to treat various diseases. In general, the region of the Central Caucasus belongs to a temperate continental climate with clearly marked altitudinal belts. In Elbrus some valleys more than 300 sunny days a year. Greater transparency of the air and a significant number of hours of sunshine provide excellent weather conditions in summer and winter. Average humidity is 67-70% and in daytime hours is reduced to 47%. The average annual precipitation depends on the height (increases with altitude) and from 700 to 1,200 mm in some years and can grow to 950 mm in the valley. Snow cover is installed in November, in the valley of snow lies approximately mid-April, the alpine zone – until May – June. In general, Elbrus stands relatively high daily air temperatures, although the average daily fluctuations may be 19 – 22 degrees. Rich and diverse flora of Elbrus. Powerful belt of coniferous forest gives way to a narrow strip of woodland trees and bushes, which gradually pass into the subalpine zone, and then the alpine meadows. Last immediately adjacent to the snowfields and firn fields.
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