- We offer you tours to Russian Altai, which is located in 2 regions: the Altai Republic and Altai krai.
- For foreigners it's a bit of a pain to get the paperwork done as you need an extra border pass but this part of the Altai Republic is really beautiful.
- The Altai Republic is a federal subject and one of 22 republics in Russia. It is located in the West Siberia region of North Asia, within the Altai Mountains.
- High-altitude Shavlinsky lakes in the Altai are known for their bright turquoise water, which has acquired such color as a result of melting of glaciers.
- Good weather information in the west for the Altai region is sparse, and what I find tends to be macro, covering a very large area that is notable for its microclimates.
- The Altai Mountain range is home to an impressive network of rivers and lakes, making it the perfect destination for those who love to explore the great outdoors.
- The Altai and Katun Reserves and the Ukok plateaus together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site called The Golden Mountains of Altai.
- Belokurikha is a small resort city situated at the foothills (250 m above the sea level) on the border of the Altai Mountains and Predaltaiskaya Plain.
- Mt Belukha, the highest peak of Altai Mountains, on the border with Kazakhstan. Altai (Russian: Республика Алтай rees-POOB-leek-uh uhl-TIGH)...