From Arctic tundra wetlands, dotted with cloudberries entirely to feather grass steppes of Kazakhstan for more than 2,500 kilometers across the vast plains covered with taiga, stretched big natural stone building - the Ural Mountains.On a map or aerial view, you can see how they then extended scenes parallel ridges, then narrowed to the "narrow" band (only 30 km), at times almost lost in the hills covered with centuries-old trees, and suddenly soar fantastic bulks dotted loosedomes above sea taiga.Urals is a continuous series of successive variety of natural landscapes.
Geography: Ural Mountains
This stone array of adjacent territories can be divided into four parts: Polar, Polar, Middle and South Urals.Each of them has its own climate, its vegetation, its natural resources.If you look at the Ural mountains on the map, you can see that they take their origin in the area Baidaratskaya Arctic Ocean.First is the pinnacle of the Polar Urals Konstantinov Stone, its height is only 492 meters.This part of the mountain range is located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Komi Republic.Polar Urals originates from an array of Sabre and further extends along the meridian of 59 ° C.w.It consists of two parallel ridges.Ends Polar Urals area rather highest peak (1569 m), which is called Konzhakovsky Stone.The middle part of this monumental natural construction is between 56 and 59 degrees north latitude.It also changed the geographical position of the Ural Mountains.Trending replaced by south-south-easterly direction.The last, fourth, part of the Ural array originates from the mountains of Jurmala and extends to the Ural River.The southern end of the ridge is very wide and reaches approximately 200 kilometers.
poetic retreat
These gray, flattened by the winds of time and mountain ranges today can no longer impress either steepness or slope height, but their stern majesty fills the air with the scent of eternity.There intermountain valley sheltered by a myriad of crystal-clear springs and lakes of the wonderful shades of turquoise.Since ancient emerald peaks streams begin their run to the far larger lakes and rivers - Pechora, Ob, Kama.The slopes are overgrown with bushes and trees, which are under the piercing wind frantically clinging to the roots of the crack in the crumbling rocks - traveler's eyes open tender and fragile beauty.The remains of the primeval forest huddle to harsh and gloomy stone guards, as if begging for their protection from man carrying death of wildlife.
natural characteristics of the Southern and Middle Urals
soft and sweet nature of the southern Ural ridge.Mixed Taiga covers the slopes.Comfortable populated river valleys of the Bashkir people, which gave the names of most of the hills and rivers.Including top Yaman-Tau, which means "mountain of bad."This tip of the Ural Mountains is the highest (1640 m) in this area.The middle part - the lowest of all the Stone Belt.The abundance of rivers, carrying their water in the majestic cliffs, wooded space enlivened Parma (hills) where some peaks rising above the forest, sadly surveying the green sea bottom.Here, high ridges, can be met and mountain tundra, alpine meadows and present.
harsh North
Moving further north, stone wall starts to climb, all the more severe and gloomy look of the mountain.It becomes clear why the locals are so named since ancient times.After all, the name "Ural" emerged recently as the 18th century, with a light hand Tatishcheva.And people always called and continues to call these mountains Stone, stone or belt.Even most of the tops of the Urals have kept the memory of this: Kosvinsky, Denezhkin, Konzhakovsky and many other stones.These giants reach to the clouds, and the peaks are hidden behind a white curtain.From the description it is clear that the unique geographical position of the Ural Mountains has incorporated a variety of climatic and natural areas.The beauty of the pristine nature it is impossible to convey in words, it must be seen firsthand.
If you go further north, you can see the first cars, glaciers and moraine ridges.Where Shchugor fast river rushes to the Pechora, the giant rose Telpoz-Out, which means "nest of winds."It is the highest mountain in the Ural mountains in this part of the Stone belt, its height is 1617 m. Its poetic name she received from indigenous peoples - the Komi-Zyrian.Winds Nest stands out from the crowd with powerful rocky cliffs, and strong winds almost constantly hanging over the first slopes of the clouds and glaciers.In the 15th century the river Shchugor took the path across the Urals, and the conspicuous peak is a landmark for travelers.Russian chronicles eloquently styled her pillar.In those days, mistakenly believed that it is the highest mountain of the Ural Mountains.Further north you can see the peak of Saber (1497 m), it is easily visible from the banks of the Pechora.In the mid-19th century, this also applied to the top of the championship.It was only in the 20th century disputes over, for sure, and it was found that both of them are inferior to open in 1927 under the name of People's grief.
highest peak of the Urals: history of discovery
in 1924-1928.unexplored areas in the northern Urals, USSR Academy of Sciences conducted an expedition under the leadership of B. Gorodkova.In June 1927 one of its units (as they headed geologist A. Aleshko) reached the upper reaches of the People.The expedition is conducting shooting area, I found a number of peaks that surpass all previously known then stone belt.The highest point of the Ural Mountains was named in honor of the People of the river near which it is located, and the tenth anniversary of the Soviet people (more on that below).In 1929, A. Aleshkov published a report of his expedition - "North Urals (Lyapinskaya Territory)."It was the first publication to report the highest peak of the Ural ridge.The author also spoke about her neighbors: Karpinski peak (1780 m) and Didkovskiy (1750 m).With their discovery disputes about the superiority among the mountain peaks of this region (Sabre Telpoz-Out, etc.) It was over once and for all.
folk or folk?
Which syllable is necessary to do the accent?Researchers have long debated on this issue.Some have argued that the discoverer named it in honor of the Soviet people.Their opponents argue that this is the highest mountain of the Ural Mountains takes its name from the river of people that flows at its foot.People in translation from Mansi language means "forest."She really has its roots in the forest.Meanwhile, scientists have found that indigenous people called it Poengurr.Now find reliable information about what was referring to the discoverer of peak Aleshkov impossible.In his notes, he did not put the accent and nothing on this score is not explained.So we leave the debate for the scientists themselves and pay attention directly on top of this very excellent.The highest mountain in the Ural Mountains allows us to admire the indescribable panorama - the chaos of mountains, austere, majestic and menacing edge.Standing on top of the peak, you realize that nothing has changed, everything remains the same as a hundred, two hundred or even a thousand years ago.Time stands still ...
popular tourist route
This is the highest mountain of the Ural Mountains and its surroundings interested fans of extreme rest in the late 50s of the last century.With the arrival of tourists and began to change the face of the mountain.There were various plaques and memorials.The tourists has developed custom - to keep on top of the note.And in 1998, the Orthodox Church established here worship the cross on which is written "Save and Protect".In 1999, Christians have gone even further, they organized a procession to the highest point of the Urals.
Description Mountain People
slopes of the majestic peaks covered with penalties - a natural bowl-shaped depressions that are filled with ice and clear water.In addition, there are a lot of large boulders.There are snowfields and glaciers.The terrain in this part of the Stone belt mountainous, with deep gorges and steep cliffs.Tourists need to be very careful not to get injured.Moreover, the nearest property is very, very far away.People climb the peak can be along the western ridge, but here is very rocky cliffs and plenty of car, it greatly complicates the ascent.Simply climb the north face - on the spurs of the mountain.And the top of the east side consists entirely of steep walls and gorges.
Equipment
to climb on the top of the climbing equipment you do not need.However, to carry out a campaign in a deserted mountainous terrain should have a high-quality sportswear.And in case insufficient tourist experience is best to use the services of an experienced guide.Keep in mind that the climate is very harsh Polar Urals.Here reigns even in summer cold, changeable weather.It is believed that the most favorable time for a hike in this region - in July and first half of August.If you are going on a journey, it should be noted that the campaign will last at least a week.Housing is not here, just have to spend the night in tents.Geographically Mountain People refers to the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug.If you are not limited in time, you can attend one more point - the top Managarov.It is, of course, below the People, but it will surprise you with its extraordinary beauty.
How to get to the top of the People?
Please be reached by rail to the upper station Inta (Komi Republic).Here at the address.Dzerzhinsky, 27a is the office of the National Park "Yugyd Va."Trip participants must register and obtain a permit to visit the territory.You need to know that the application is submitted in advance, 10 days before the trip.Having all the formalities, go to the bus station, from where you will reach the town of Inta.There is a hotel where you can stay, as to throw in the Mount will take some time.You will need to do to order a car that will take you to the industrial base "desired" near Lake Big Balbanty.And from here on foot marched 17 kilometers to the foot of the mountains along the river Balbanyu.All rise begins ...
