| ZHELEZNOVODSK Zheleznovodsk, the smallest of all spa towns, is situated in a narrow wooden valley between Mount Beshtay and Mount Zheleznaya. The name of this famous Russian resort means’ Iron Waters’ as the mineral waters of Zheleznovodsk were believed to have high content of iron. There are several hot and warm mineral springs there that help people with digestion and metabolism problems. This waters can be tasted during the unforgettable walks in the Lechebny Park which spreads like a carpet at the picturesque slopes of Mount Zheleznaya | PYATIGORSK The most popular resort Pyatigorsk is called so because of the five peaks of Mount Beshtay and means “five mountains” (pyat-five, gor-mountains) in Russian. Pyatigorsk is one of the efficacious spas of Russia that was developed on the basis of local curative springs, medical mud taken from the Lake Tambukan and the moderate climate of the area. Mineral waters of Pyatigorsk help people with nervous, skin and gynecologic problems. Pyatigorsk is one of the oldest resorts of this area and even during the time of tsars the nobles used to come here to rest, to drink and to bathe in mineral waters in order to recover their health. | KISLOVODSK Kislovodsk is a splendid place for vocation with its mountainous air, beautiful scenery, the richest park with the unique paths for promenade more than 70 km length and curative “narzan” mineral waters. Narzan is usually used for treatment of different diseases of blood circulation, respiratory apparatus and nervous system. The climate of Kislovodsk is so wonderful that the sun shines about 328 days a year. On clear days a majestic snow-covered peaks of Mount Elbrus can be seen on the horizon. |