Republic of Altai
The Republic of Altai is a unique mountainous region of Russia with a picturesque landscape in the center of Eurasia. Rospatent has registered a brand of the Republic of Altai, called “Gorny (lit. Mountainous) Altai – the eco-capital of Russia”. The UNESCO World Natural Heritage List includes 5 natural sites - Mount Belukha, Lake Teletskoye, Altai and Katunsky biosphere reserves, and the Ukok Quiet Zone natural park.
The Altai Republic is located in the very center of Asia in the south of Western Siberia at the junction of the Siberian taiga, Kazakh steppes and semi-deserts of Mongolia. This is a mountainous country with an extremely picturesque landscape, “Russian Tibet” in the center of Eurasia at the junction of several states, natural areas and cultural worlds.
The territory of the republic is 92.9 thousand sq. km.
The predominant terrain is mountainous.
The highest Altai mountain - Belukha (Kadyn-Bazhy) which is 4509 m, is also the highest peak in Siberia.
Huge reserves of high quality fresh water are contained in the mountain lakes of Altai. Only in Lake Teletskoye there are more than 40 cubic kilometers of clean water.
Gorny Altai has cultural and national traditions, which may be of interest to such fields of science as archaeology, folklore, linguistics, history and others.
The territory of the republic is 92.9 thousand sq. km.
The predominant terrain is mountainous.
The highest Altai mountain - Belukha (Kadyn-Bazhy) which is 4509 m, is also the highest peak in Siberia.
Huge reserves of high quality fresh water are contained in the mountain lakes of Altai. Only in Lake Teletskoye there are more than 40 cubic kilometers of clean water.
Gorny Altai has cultural and national traditions, which may be of interest to such fields of science as archaeology, folklore, linguistics, history and others.
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05.12.2023
Altai Republic Christmas tree: myths and legends that take your breath away
The nature of fantastic beauty, incredible natural riches, ethno-cultural diversity, ancient legends about miracles - all this is reflected in the New Year decoration of the fir tree of the Golden Land.
21.11.2023
Ecology as the foundation of life: Day of the Altai republic at the RUSSIA EXPO
National dances, throat singing and sensible attitude to nature - the Altai republic presented itself to the guests of the RUSSIA EXPO. Tourism plays a special role in the development of the region. And the main concept of the pavilion was the presentation of the region as the ecological capital of our country.
20.10.2023
Artificial intelligence will paint Altai landscapes at the RUSSIA EXPO
The Republic of Altai will present a media ball with nature landscapes created by artificial intelligence at the International RUSSIA EXPO.
