• Teletskoye Lake, located here, is one of the five deepest lakes in Russia. A part of the peaks in the Altai mountains are actually volcanoes.
  • Altai Mountains Hide the Scythians Culture! People call the Altai Mountains... sorry the Russian parts of the heights of Altai the Golden Mountains.
  • Top Republic of Altai Mountains: See reviews and photos of Mountains in Republic of Altai, Russia on Tripadvisor.
  • Many rivers can be found in the Altai Mountains and most of them are fed by glaciers. Some of the largest rivers are Katun, Biya, and Chuya.
  • Pay attention to a full-fledged audio guide – a partner that you can both listen to and read. Take a trip to the Altai Mountains with the ALTAI MOUNTAINS GUIDE!
  • Nestled in the region where Russia meets China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, the Altai mountain range is the literal stuff of legends.
  • Chuya and Kuray steppes are among the most interesting places of Altai. Being located between two majestic mountain ranges, they are divided by the Chuya...
  • So now, I’m telling you about the most beautiful places in the Altai Mountains, so you will not miss them and your trip to Russia will be wonderful.
  • The Species in Altai Mountain. The steep slopes are home to the Siberian ibex ( Capra sibirica ), while the rare Argali ( Ovis ammon ) grazes on the gentler slopes.
  • During our trip to Siberia we stayed at Belokurikha, a charming town that is the perfect starting point for any winter adventure in the Altai Mountains.