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    Cultural life of mining towns in the Urals

    Cultural life of mining towns in the Urals
    Starts from

    Chelyabinsk

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    9

    Duration

    9 hrs 30 min

    Length

    74 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Chelyabinsk

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    9 hrs 30 min

    Length

    74 mi

    • One Day Getaway
    • History and Culture
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
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    Александра Нуркаева

    Александра Нуркаева

    Travel Expert

    • Kopeysk Local History Museum.
    • Web Farm.
    • Monuments in Emanzhelinsk.
    • Thermae in Yetkula.
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    In this trip you can imagine the life of the Ural Cossacks, learn about writers and singers who lived in the Urals, see a car "Moskvich" of the very first model and kopeyskite - mineral, named after Kopeysk, communicate with camels, and at the end of the trip relax in thermae.
    Fascinating stories, beautiful natural places, immersion in culture and a true spirit of freedom await you! Tune in for a beautiful day, there's a whole world ahead of you!
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    • One Day Getaway
    • History and Culture
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
    In this trip you can imagine the life of the Ural Cossacks, learn about writers and singers who lived in the Urals, see a car "Moskvich" of the very first model and kopeyskite - mineral, named after Kopeysk, communicate with camels, and at the end of the trip relax in thermae.
    Fascinating stories, beautiful natural places, immersion in culture and a true spirit of freedom await you! Tune in for a beautiful day, there's a whole world ahead of you!
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    Александра Нуркаева

    Александра Нуркаева

    Travel Expert

    • Kopeysk Local History Museum.
    • Web Farm.
    • Monuments in Emanzhelinsk.
    • Thermae in Yetkula.
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    Day Itinerary

    9 Activities
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    Day 1

    74 mi

    South Ural Cossacks, miners, camels and baths

    Learn the history and modern way of life of small mining towns of the Southern Urals. Tune in for a relaxing and fascinating journey through small pleasant places.
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    09:1510 min

    Gazpromneft filling station #267

    The journey begins! For a smooth trip, we recommend stopping at a gas station - fill a full tank of quality fuel, pump up the tires, buy aromatic coffee and snacks on the road.
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    3.9 mi
    15 min
    09:4045 min

    Kopeysk Local History Museum

    A remarkable museum of local lore with a model of a Cossack hut, an extensive exhibition of stones and minerals and a collection of weapons from the Great Patriotic War.
    Sunday is a day off.
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    4.6 mi
    15 min
    10:5510 min

    Monument to P. P. Bazhov.

    The first of the existing monuments to the great Russian writer, author of stories about the Urals. It stands in the Bazhov square in front of the house of culture of his own name. It was opened in 1954.
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    3.7 mi
    10 min
    11:501 hr

    Camel Farm "Ships of the Desert and Steppe."

    Camels live not only in the desert but also in the Urals. At the farm you can ride camels and even try camel milk!
    Before coming - be sure to call the phone number given in official community.
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    37.4 mi
    50 min
    13:4015 min

    Monument to Moskvich-401

    There are several interesting monuments in the mining town with the black swan coat of arms. One of them is "Moskvich" of the first model.
    The city also has the Alley of Mining Glory, a gilded sculpture of the Good Angel and a monument to victims of political repression, erected in 2008.
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    0.3 mi
    5 min
    14:001 hr

    Emanzhelinsk Local History Museum

    Visit the local history museum, named after Soviet opera singer Alexander Vedernikov. The museum exhibits were collected by the city residents themselves, who wanted to immortalize the history of their mining region.
    In the exhibition halls there are Cossack and Soviet everyday items, stuffed animals of the South Ural fauna, mammoth tusks and military exhibits.
    Mode of operation: Tuesday to Saturday from 09.00 to 18.00.
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    0.5 mi
    5 min
    15:0545 min

    Zishi Sushi Café

    Lunch delicious sushi and rolls at the Zishi Sushi chain café.
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    24.2 mi
    40 min
    16:452 hrs

    Baden-Baden thermae Etkul

    The ideal end of the trip will be to relax in "Baden-Baden" - the complex of thermal pools in Yetkula.
    The visit is better coordinated in advance on website.
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    0.1 mi
    5 min
    19:001 hr

    Restaurant Baden-Baden.

    Dinner is immediately available in the magnificent restaurant with a fireplace lounge and panoramic views of the terraces. It serves the finest grilled meat, delicious salads and exotic cocktails.
    Tables in the fireplace room must be booked in advance by phone at site.
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