There are places in Russia that, in terms of natural beauty, can compete with the famous Swiss resorts. One of them is the village of Krasnaya Polyana, located in the Adler district of the Krasnodar Territory. It is located at an altitude of more than 550 m above sea level. Its ancient name belongs to the first Greeks who settled here in autumn. A large clearing, overgrown with trees and shrubs, resembled a red tent.

Ecocenter “Laura”

In the village of Esto-Sadok (once mastered by Estonians) there is a unique excursion and sports complex, which is part of the Caucasian Biosphere Reserve. Here, children have the opportunity to get acquainted with various animals – representatives of the wild fauna of the region. Animals live in enclosures, with a good overview.

Lynxes, roe deer, spotted deer, martens, raccoons, mountain bison and other rare individuals live here. The list of birds is rich: the imperial eagle, black vulture, buzzard, barn owl, spotted eagle, etc. A model of the Caucasian Reserve has been created in the local visitor center, there are temporary and permanent exhibitions. Ecology lessons, various master classes for children are held here.

Children can test their knowledge and skills at the Bison Path playground. They ride on a swing, jump on trampolines, master labyrinths, perform on the stage of the amphitheater. An exciting activity that requires dexterity, climbing in a rope park. It organizes 3 routes: “Family”, “Children”, “Extreme”. The cafe- “Laura” presents the national Caucasian cuisine.

Here lunches are practiced by the hearth and in the fresh air. Closed meetings of the heads of the republics of the North Caucasus are held in the insulated tent “Sphere”. They are accommodated in the eco-center in 6 comfortable guest houses built of wood. Pleases guests with a real Russian bath, heated by wood, with warm and cold fonts, with a steam room and herbal teas.

Horse rides

A fascinating tour awaits those who dare to go high into the mountains, to the lakes of the Khmelevsky complex. In 3.5 hours, you will see an enchanting picture of a pristine bamboo forest, a fantastic landscape of alpine meadows and the magical power of lakes. All these beauties will appear before you during a voyage on horseback, at an altitude of 1 km 700 m above sea level.

First, you will drive in a jeep up to a kilometer height, and from there you will go to mountain lakes, interesting for their shape and unique formation. You will feel like a fearless cowboy conquering peaks. Rest with tea drinking on a panoramic platform under the clouds will be fabulous. This trip has no age restrictions, it is available for the elderly and children.

Experienced riders and beginners can participate in it. For this, all security measures are provided. Horses led by an instructor walk in a column. The child can sit on the same horse with one of the parents. Older children and beginners have the opportunity to ride independently in a bundle under the supervision of an instructor. The horse trip is not cheap, but the impressions justify the price.

Cultural and ethnographic center “My Russia”

An extensive cultural, historical, ethnographic and architectural complex is located in one of the mountain gorges of Krasnaya Polyana, on the banks of the Mzymta, a turbulent river. Rosa Khutor resort is located not far from it. The territory of the center is surrounded by picturesque canyons, waterfalls, silver mountain rivers and streams. A visit to the unique complex introduces tourists to 11 regions of Russia.

Each region is presented in a separate themed pavilion built in its traditional style. In fact, this is Russia in miniature, revealing the features of the Caucasus. Russian North, Siberia, the Urals and other regions of our great Motherland. One cannot but admire the external and internal design of buildings, the demonstration of the ethnographic features of regions, territories and republics.

The stands show samples of applied art, works of art, and various exhibits. They can be used to judge the past, present and future of Russian regions. There are restaurants and cafes offering national menus. The whole expanse of the Russian land passes before the eyes of admiring tourists. It is not easy to see everything in 1 day, so for those wishing to stay here for a few days, 3 hotels are open – Lermontov 4, Kizhi 4 *, Nevsky 4 .

Social and cultural center “Galaktika”

The architectural and entertainment complex, with an eloquent name, fully justifies it with its impressive size. It is located against the backdrop of picturesque nature on an area of almost 50 thousand square meters. m. (height 540 m. NUM). The huge territory accommodates about 4 thousand people at the same time.

OCC “Galaktika” was created at the expense of the company “Gazprom” for the Winter Olympics in 2014. The water park, a large skating rink, and an interactive children's club are open here all year round. It offers a bowling hall, 3 cinema halls, a trade and exhibition gallery, a food court, and ample parking.

Here one cannot but be impressed by the magnificent interior design of the interiors in the cosmic spirit. Giant balls, symbolizing galactic space, figures of aliens, cosmonauts' suits, rocket mock-ups do not leave anyone indifferent. The ice arena is well equipped, where you can ride in any season. The outdoor terraces offer stunning mountain views.

A large swimming pool, water park allow you to feel the warmth of summer even in winter cold. Local restaurants offer a varied menu. Interesting to visit the scientific museum “Experimentius”, “Wow Park”, the wax museum “Deja Vu”, etc.

Alpika-Service mountain adventure park

Built for 23 years (1978-2001). The initiator and enthusiast of its creation was V. V. Ovsyannikov, a scientist and teacher at the Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute. His favorite hobby was skiing, to which he devoted all his free time.

Having moved to Krasnaya Polyana in 1978, he began to implement the idea of creating a ski resort here, on the basis of which the Winter Olympics could be held. By 2014, this place underwent a grandiose reconstruction at the expense of Gazprom. Good conditions were created not only for sports activities, but also for other entertainment.

Today it is an example of a high-class facility for winter sports, with modern equipment, comfortable gondola-type chairlifts. Not only Russians come here, but also foreign tourists. There is ample opportunity to engage in various winter sports.

In the luge center you will experience the pleasure of sledging down special slopes. At the ski and biathlon complex “Laura”, located on the Psekhako ridge, professionals train, beginners study. You can get there on the world's longest ring cable car 3S. Prices in Alpika-Service, judging by the reviews of visitors, are quite high.

Wonder Land Adventure Park

A real Russian fairy tale awaits you in the magical world of an enchanting forest inhabited by famous heroes of fairy tales and films. They peacefully coexist with the living inhabitants of the forest thickets: nosuha, raccoons, peacocks, swans, squirrels and even a talking crow. Children will see Baba Yaga, well known to them, conjuring over a poisonous potion.

How not to sympathize with the poor gnomes and fairies captured by Koshchei? Even Harry Potter is powerless before his charms. But a team of kids, recruited by the Old Wizard and the Hobbit, will help them free themselves. In an exciting way, under the guidance of actors, the guys participate in the “life” of the local characters.

The adventure park is not only a place of entertainment, but also a scientific and educational object. Children get acquainted here with the habits of forest dwellers, with their way of life. They get more information about birds, expand their horizons.

The whole palette of Caucasian flora opens up for them: ferns, beech, hornbeam, hazelnuts, maple, etc. Children learn to distinguish bushes with poisonous berries from edible plants. A favorite pastime of many is a visit to a reindeer farm. Children feed them, stroke them, take pictures with cute animals, learn a lot about them. This is how the careful attitude of the young generation to wildlife is brought up.

Mountain Beach Water Park

Do you want to be on a sandy beach in the middle of winter, swim in warm water at an air temperature of 30 °? Then you should visit the Mountain Beach water park, located in the Gorki shopping center at an altitude of 540 m above sea level. Under a huge transparent dome, artificial waves splash in a spacious pool.

Labyrinths of water slides descend to the water in colored tiers. On the sides, the pool is decorated with live and artificial palm trees, and opposite the slides in front of the pool area there is an artificial beach with golden sand. Being here, you forget that it is autumn or winter outside the windows.

There is a beach volleyball court here. You can play badminton. Several pools accommodate many who want to splash in the water. A special pleasure is a visit to the Finnish sauna, Jacuzzi with sea salt. Those who wish can take a session of a variety of massages: anti-cellulite, acupuncture, vacuum, acupressure, etc. A visit to the salt cave will be useful for health.

Various spa treatments are practiced here, including exotic ones. After the entertainment of the water park, lunch at the local restaurant will be pleasant. Free admission is provided for birthday parties under 18 years of age. There is a system of discounts for veterans of the Second World War, pensioners, large families.

wow park

An unsurpassed example of a modern art object, Wow Park is a real miracle for visitors. It is located in the Galaktika shopping center of the Gazprom resort. Entering a huge space with an area of 2 thousand square meters. m, you find yourself in the magical world of illumination. A truly fantastic picture, “painted” with the help of light, is impressive to the core. Here, amazing possibilities of a light game that can work wonders open up.

Complemented by great sound and interactive manipulations, the spectacle immerses visitors into a fairy-tale realm. The entire space of the Wow-Park is divided into 3 thematic zones, in which there are 600 figures formed by bizarre light. Animals “live” in one of the zones: elephants, giraffes, hippos – exotic fauna of the whole world is represented.

The world of birds is rich: pelicans, ostriches, swans, owls. The second zone is dedicated to fairy-tale characters – heroes of fairy tales, cartoons, Russian and foreign folklore. Diving into the kingdom of underwater depths takes place in the 3rd zone, where marine life is located: sharks, octopuses, dolphins, rays. They leave really happy.

Museum of Archeology Rosa Khutor

Located near the Town Hall building on the territory of Rosa Khutor, the Archaeological Museum is an institution in the design of which the latest technological innovations are used. It's not just a traditional museum, with exhibits, exhibitions and artifacts presented in them. His visit is a kind of game in which those present are actively involved.

From passive contemplatives, they turn into active accomplices of what is happening with the help of their mobile devices: tablets, smartphones. It is interesting even for 3-year-olds. The museum presents 40 artifacts found as a result of archaeological excavations in preparation for the Olympics (2010-14). They illustrate the evolutionary development of life in these places, from the Stone Age to the New Age. Each historical era is presented in a separate room: geology, stone age, antiquity, and so on.

Interactive screens serve as an excellent addition to subject exhibits. The pages of history immediately come to life when you point the screen of your gadget at them. This is very stimulating especially for young visitors. They enthusiastically plunge into the distant past, examine fossil animals, Caucasian estates of the Middle Ages.

In addition to subject exhibits, 3D models are used that characterize a particular period of history. The multimedia “zest” here is the grandiose book of Baron Thornau, from the pages of which he tells about the most important historical events of the mid-19th century that took place on this earth. The establishment has a souvenir shop where you can buy original things symbolizing the history of these places.

Rope park Fun Grad

An interesting place for children's entertainment. Equipped on the territory of the Velvet Seasons hotel complex. This facility, designed for children from 4 years old, contributes to the physical and intellectual development of children. Learning to overcome unusual obstacles, children develop a sense of purpose, develop physical dexterity and logical thinking.

Here they are offered to pass 24 routes of varying degrees of difficulty. They are built with the utmost safety precautions. For all routes there is a single safety net that allows children to move freely through rope labyrinths.

But a prerequisite is the stay of children from 3 to 11 years old with adults. Parents can accompany their child, helping the child overcome obstacles on the track. Adults are only forbidden to enter the huge mesh cube. In addition to rope rides, a car park for children from 2 to 10 years old is organized here.

It has road signs, traffic lights, road markings, so that the guys get acquainted with the rules of the road. At the service of kids from 2 to 5 years old trampoline “Fairy Tale”, with 2 slides and funny bears. Fun Grad today is a popular place for birthday parties led by animators, with fun games and exciting quests.

Trampoline Center Art of Fliqht

A place of active leisure where you can improve your sports skills, train your muscles and harden physically. Located on the 3rd floor of the Alpika Service complex. There are 7 trampolines for training professional athletes and 6 training trampolines.

There is also an inflatable gymnastic track, a spacious foam pit is equipped. For those who want to achieve results in jumping, the center has excellent conditions. Classes under the guidance of instructors are held with children and adults, individual and group.

The program of classes includes trampolining, acrobatics, gymnastics. Here you can also learn slackline (balancing exercises). Walking on stretched lines attracts more and more people who want to test their dexterity and ability to balance.

2 halls are reserved for gymnastics and acrobatics. The foam pit allows athletes to practice freestyle skills and serves as an object of entertainment for children and parents. Extreme sports are practiced here: trampoline snowboarding and balance boarding. Subscriptions from 4 lessons to 1 month are practiced.

Sovarium

A hospitable home for raptors – Sovarium is located next to the lower line of the cable car “Laura”, 150 m from the RC “Galaktika”. A visit here gives an unforgettable experience from observing amazing individuals, from communicating with them. Almost 30 birds live here in free movement, among which there are rare species.

Among the representatives of owls in the bird shelter live marsh and long-eared owls, tawny owls, eagle owls, splyushka (the smallest owl). Some of them managed to become TV stars as participants in the TV game “What, where, when.” Cozy houses have been built for birds, where they hide from rain and sun.

Birds live freely, fly freely, which supports their physical strength. Feeling human care and warmth, they do not leave the territory of Sovarius. In addition to owls, there are kite, imperial eagle, golden eagle, buzzard.

Visitors will learn a lot about birds. The biography of the female Diana, a representative of black kites, is interesting. She “worked” in Sheremetyevo, driving birds away from the runway. It is impossible not to be amazed at the size of Gerda – the white-tailed eagle. Its wingspan is 2.2 m, it can lift up to 10 kg. Participation in various shows with birds, their feeding will be a vivid impression of life.

Trekking

You can conquer the mysterious peaks of the Aibga ridge without being a professional climber. To do this, you just need to become a member of a trekking excursion with a reliable guide. He will guide you through alpine meadows, mountain chamois habitats and mysterious paths.

The route laid through Rosa Khutor, Gazprom Alpika and Gorki-gorod will allow you to see all the irresistible beauties of these places. Snow-capped peaks, sparkling glaciers, green forests will appear before your eyes. There will be a lot of opportunities for unique photo frames. Moreover, your guide will take professional pictures for you as a keepsake.

After conquering the summit of Aigbi, tea is arranged in an idyllic place by the lake or in a mountain cirque. Trekking will be especially impressive in spring, when white rhododendrons bloom. You will get the most positive emotions and strengthen your health.

Husky Center

A favorite place of entertainment for many children and adults, the Husky Center is located on Polyana 960, at the landing site for the cable car. A trip here by cable car turns into a fabulous journey because of the beauty of the opening views of nature.

Visiting the habitat of huskies delivers a lot of delight, especially for dog lovers. Here the Siberian Huskies live in a large enclosure where they are fed. Guests are given the opportunity to closely communicate with dogs, stroke them, take pictures with them. Huskies are well cared for, kept clean, friendly, not aggressive.

Guides in a lively, fascinating way acquaint guests with the tradition and culture of the peoples of the North, with the indispensable help of huskies to a person in harsh conditions. They give interesting episodes about friendship and mutual assistance of people and dogs that were once wolves. When there is no snow, visiting the center is limited to communication with dogs, playing with them.

During snowy periods, dog sledding is organized here. This is a great pleasure for everyone and a lot of positive emotions. Admission prices depend on the program.

Electrokarting

The opportunity to experience the excitement of a real race car driver is provided to visitors of different ages (from 4 years old) by the karting track, located at the address: Krasnaya Polyana, Polyana, 960. You can get here from the East Forest cable car, the second entrance is behind the Movenpick hotel.

The 110 m long electric karting track is located on the roof of the car park, which is also an excellent viewing platform. From here you can see all the surrounding peaks: Aishka, all Psekhako, Kozhevnikov Peak. The karting track is available to visitors from 11.00 to 20.00. Families, cheerful companies come here, arranging comic competitions.

The 110-meter track has 6 turns that require good reaction and dexterity of the driver. Before the race, which lasts 8 minutes, briefing is carried out in order to avoid unpleasant consequences. Kart drivers are given a helmet and appropriate equipment included in the ticket price.

For young children, it is happiness to feel like a racer. For everyone on their birthday, a 50 percent discount is practiced. They are provided for the disabled and large families.