The Altai Republic occupies a part of the Altai Mountains, borders the Altai Territory in the north and northwest, in the southwest with Kazakhstan, in the south with China and Mongolia, in the east - with Tuva and Khakassia, in the northeast - with the Kemerovo Region. Here is the highest mountain - Belukha (Kadyn-Bazhy) - 4506 m, which is the highest point in Siberia. Chui highway passes through the territory of the republic
Capital - Gorno-Altaisk
Difference with Moscow in time: ahead of Moscow for 3 hours
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Altai climate
The climate is sharply continental. The climatic characteristics of various parts of the Altai mountainous area are extremely heterogeneous and are determined primarily by geographical location and relief features
The warmest summer is observed in the intermontane basin and on the shore of the Teletskoye lake . On the slopes of the same high ridges there is no period with a stable air temperature at all above +10 ºC and repeated summer snowfalls . The average July temperature in the lowlands and in a number of hollows is + 16-18 ºC, in the highlands (about 3000 m) about + 6-8 ºC . In winter, the microclimate of the slopes of ridges usually much softer than in the intermontane basins below. . With the advance into the interior of the mountainous region, the severity of the cold weather increases, and the "cold pole" not only of the Altai, but of the entire Western Siberia is also Chui basin .
Distribution The precipitation varies according to the seasons of the year: in the western regions, up to 40% drop in winter, in this connection the thickness of the snow cover reaches 2-3 m in places, in the central regions up to 5 m in places.
numerous Altai and avalanche canyons and gorges, which especially increases the frequency of avalanches in March.
Entertainment, tours and attractions
Republic of Altai territory of the republic there is a large number of remarkable natural sites. The most popular among tourists is Teletskoye Lake, on the shores of which there are about twenty boarding houses, tourist camps and camping sites. Here are the best places for fishing, there are hiking, horse, water and bus excursions.
Cascade of Karakol lakes in Chemalsky district is a unique nature reserve. The water in each of the seven lakes of the cascade differs in color and chemical composition. The chain of Shavlinsky lakes in the upper reaches of the Shavly River is the goal of hiking and horseback riding along the picturesque foothills of the Severo-Chui Ridge. Belukha is located in the territory of the Ust-Koksinsky District (4506 m) - the highest point of the republic and all of Siberia.
The village of Ust-Koks is located 401 km from Gorno-Altaisk, at the confluence of the Katun and Cox rivers. Due to its close location in relation to the Katun Ridge, the Multinsky and Talmeneme Lakes of Ust-Koks is the starting point of many tourist routes
Tupun is located on the left bank of the Katun River, opposite the confluence of the Kucherly River, at an altitude of 850-870 m above sea level . The village is interesting because it is the starting point of numerous Altaic routes to Belukha Mountain, as well as mountain, foot, horse and water routes in the Republic . There are ancient monuments and beautiful landscapes . There are two kilometers to the east about t Tungur is the common grave of the Red Army soldiers, marked by a stylized obelisk . About 20 km from the town of Tungur, there is a stone woman . Near the village on the right bank of the Katun River there are the tourist camps "Tungur", "Vysotnik", "Green House" . Communications between the left and right banks of the Katun River - through the suspension motorway bridge .
Multinsky Lakes . From the village of Multy, located 35 km from Ust-Koks, climbing up the valley of the river of the same name, make a trip to the Multinsky Lakes . Total in the Mul River Basin there are more than 10 large lakes . As a rule, there are 3-4 main ones: Lower Multinsky, Middle Multinsky, Upper Multinsky and Transverse (Upper and Lower) . Lower Lower Lake is located at an altitude of 1710 m, Average Multinsky - 1740 m, Upper Multinsky - 1860 m, the surrounding peaks are covered with snow and ice caps . Several small spectacular waterfalls come down from the slopes of the mountains, also called the Multinsky . The most beautiful of the Multinsky Lakes are the Transverse Lakes - the most distant e are located in the eastern valley otvershii . territory Multinsky lakes enters the Katun reserve . Photo Altai Republic (58)