In the city of Nalchik, in the foothills of the northern slope of the main Caucasian ridge, there are more than twenty sources and wells with mineral waters that differ in chemical composition. They are located in the resort area of the city, Dolinsk.
Spring here is early, summer pleases with warmth, winter does not frighten with frosts, it is moderately mild, and autumn is dry and warm. That is why the resort has a lot of different levels of boarding houses, where you can not only relax from the bustle of the city, but also treat your body. One of such therapeutic dispensaries, which is especially popular, is Leningrad.
General information about Leningrad
Sanatorium "Leningrad" in Nalchik, whose photo can be seen above, welcomes guests all year round. Thanks to mineral springs, the main activity of the institution is related to the treatment and prevention of various diseases. You can come here either alone or with children of any age.
The number of rooms of the sanatorium
The number of rooms of the sanatorium "Leningrad" in Nalchik consists of 240 beds. Guests are offered rooms in the following categories:
- double one-room "standard";
- two-room "suite";
- three-room "suite".
Each room has the necessary set of furniture: single and double beds, bedside tables, wardrobes, a table and chairs, hangers for outerwear. All apartments also have a radio and telephone. Also everywhere there is a private bathroom with a shower. The balcony is provided on all but the first floor. Most rooms are air-conditioned.
Prices for accommodation in the sanatorium "Leningrad" start from 1,500 rubles per day (as of 2017).
Facilities provided by the institution
In the sanatorium "Leningrad" of Nalchik, the following services are available to guests:
- housekeeping;
- treatment and prevention of diseases;
- various ways of spending leisure time;
- children's playground with slides, swings and other entertainment;
- children's leisure room, where the kids are under the supervision of educators.
Parking for private vehicles is not provided. Vacationers who come by car are forced to leave a car nearby the sanatorium in accessible places.
Nutrition ordered, diet, four or five meals a day. Fifteen diet tables are provided.
Medical Services and Treatment Options
In the sanatorium "Leningrad" vacationers are offered treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory and digestive organs, female genital organs, nervous and genitourinary systems, as well as the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
There are two physiotherapy rooms and an underwater massage shower, a mud therapy room, an IRT, an ECG, an ultrasound scan, intestinal procedures, an inhalatorium, an office of a proctologist, urologist, irrigation of the gums, face and head, gynecological procedures, a gynecologist, dental, psychotherapy, paraffin-naphthalan therapy, hydropathy, underwater traction, as well as a laboratory and an X-ray room, an office for bathing.
The cost of a ticket to the sanatorium includes such types of compulsory medical services as:
- rectal tampons;
- microclysters;
- dental irrigation;
- bowel irrigation;
- electric mud;
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- Exercise therapy;
- swimming;
- electrophoresis.
Additional paid services are:
- inhalation;
- massotherapy;
- underwater shower massage;
- underwater vertical traction;
- hydropathy;
- sauna;
- mud therapy;
- paranaphth;
- gynecological irrigation.
Opening hours of the sanatorium "Leningrad" (Nalchik) in the form of a hospital - from 8 in the morning. It is then that the medical staff begins to perform various procedures.
Organization of leisure in the sanatorium boarding house "Leningrad"
Fans of outdoor activities in the sanatorium "Leningrad" offer:
- Swim in the large pool
- visit the gym of physical therapy;
- visit the gym, where there is a variety of sports equipment;
- play tennis, badminton or volleyball at the summer sports field.
Among the other available entertainment on the territory of the sanatorium "Leningrad" works:
- a library with scientific and historical literature, as well as detective stories, modern prose, classics, science fiction, etc .;
- sauna;
- billiard room;
- a concert hall where from time to time various performances, seminars and other entertainment programs take place;
- bar.
For those wishing to combine relaxation with a view of the surroundings, excursion programs are provided. They represent hiking in the main natural and cultural sights of the Caucasus. You can book a tour with the administrator.
Impressions of vacationers about the sanatorium "Leningrad"
Reviews about the sanatorium "Leningrad" in Nalchik are of a different nature. Among the positive, it is worth paying attention to such points:
- Very pleased holidaymakers medical building. Particularly attentive attitude from doctors and nurses.
- Territory groomed, guarded. Everywhere there are beautiful alleys, benches for rest are installed.
- The pool has recently been refurbished.
- The children's room has an excellent teacher who knows how to interest and captivate children.
- In all rooms live green plants are arranged.
- Cold and hot water in the rooms is served around the clock and smoothly.
- The rooms are small but comfortable. Everything is clean and tidy.
- Air conditioning is available only in the suites.
- The main emphasis in the dispensary is on the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Therefore, among the entertainment there are sports events, a pool and a sauna.
There are also negative reviews:
- A variety of dishes are not spoiled in the dining room. The second serves mainly fish and cereals. There are practically no meat dishes on the menu, only cutlets or goulash.
- Dance evenings on Thursdays only.
- The billiard room is sometimes closed.
- The excursion program covers only the surrounding area.
- Bed linen is changed once a week.
- Room cleaning is not daily. Sometimes you have to contact the administrator.
From all the reviews about the sanatorium-boarding house, the following conclusions can be drawn. “Leningrad” is primarily a hospital. People come here to heal. On this side, the boarding house proved to be pretty good. Good specialists work here who are well aware of their work. On the other hand, with regard to recreation, the guests in Leningrad are offered little entertainment and appropriate conditions. This can not be called a minus of the sanatorium. Just many vacationers express their wishes about the variety of leisure activities.
Location
The address of the sanatorium "Leningrad": Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, Nalchik, street Balkarova, 10. To get to the dispensary from the airport "Nalchik" or "Mineralnye Vody" can be by bus or taxi.