Russian Railways own several departmental health resorts located in different parts of the country. We will talk about one of them in our article. Near this health resort is the city of Kirov. Sosnovy Bor is a sanatorium that is departmental, but accepts everyone for treatment, and Russian railway workers and their families can come here on a union permit. The profile of this sanatorium, accommodation conditions, medical services, nutrition features, in particular, whether it is possible to count on a diet table - all these issues will be discussed in this article. We will also pay attention to the pricing policy of the health resort, reviews about it and give the contacts of this spa institution: its address and phone numbers.
Where is the health resort located and how to get there?
The sanatorium Sosnovy Bor received its name not by chance. It is freely located among the coniferous forest on the banks of the Ivkinki River. The area where the health resort is located, residents of Kirov consider recreational. There are no industrial enterprises, which means that the environmental situation is the most favorable. The address of the departmental institution is as follows: Orichevsky District, Nizhneivkino resort area, Sosnovy Bor sanatorium (Kirov). Administration phones: +7 (8332) 78-33-34, +7 (8332) 78-71-91. To get to the health resort using your own vehicles, you should move from the city of Kirov along the Soviet highway. After about thirty-three kilometers there will be a turn with a road sign "Sanatorium" Sosnovy Bor ". It is very convenient to get to this institution by bus - the station is located just five hundred meters from the railway station. Bus route No. 112 leaves from the main bus station in Kirov and follows directly to the sanatorium (its final stop is the village of Nizhneivkino).
Health Resort Territory
Finding himself in the midst of silence and calm, one simply cannot believe that the industrial Kirov is noisy just a few tens of kilometers to the north. Sosnovy Bor is a sanatorium located on the banks of a picturesque river in the middle of a beautiful coniferous forest. The air, drunk with volatile and light air ions, has a favorable sedative and bactericidal effect in itself. It is especially recommended that people with upper respiratory problems come here.
The territory of the health resort is protected. In the middle of the forest there are five bedroom buildings of the sanatorium. All of them are two-story, cottage type. Separately located buildings of a hydropathic institution, a medical building, a canteen. The territory is landscaped in such a way as to create the atmosphere of the highest relaxation: paths are laid between pines, there is a gazebo, picnic places with barbecue. On the river bank, fishing platforms were built. The health resort accepts vacationers all year round, and reviews say that in winter it is just as good here as in summer, because the forest turns into a white fairy tale. This is a great place for skiing.
If you need to get to the nearest village, then the city of Kirov is 45 kilometers away. Sosnovy Bor is a sanatorium located in a moderate distance from the regional center: enough to enjoy nature, but at the same time it is possible to quickly get to the benefits of civilization.
Where are vacationers accommodated?
The number of rooms of the health resort is designed for the simultaneous adoption of 220 people. Tourists who have arrived for vacation are accommodated in one of five comfortable two-story cottages. These buildings contain single, double and triple rooms of various categories. The reviews say that even the standard Standard room is equipped with a TV, a fridge, an electric kettle with the necessary utensils, and the bathroom has a new shower, hairdryer and hygiene items. The category of the room (and, accordingly, its price) largely depends on when the last renovation was made. For example, in the second building it has not yet been held. Vacationers in their reviews recommend booking rooms in the third and fourth buildings upon check-in. The fifth cottage accommodates rooms of the category "Suite", which includes several rooms. In the second building, amenities are located on the floor. But this, according to many tourists, does not cause any particular problems. Indeed, six showers rely on two showers and three toilets.
Who is recommended treatment in a health resort?
The health resort has the status qualified as a branch of Russian Railways Health (Kirov). Sosnovy Bor is a wide-ranging sanatorium. Here, they successfully fight diseases of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal system and the gastrointestinal tract, gynecological and neurological ailments. Indications at which the doctor sends to Sosnovy Bor are also problems with ENT organs, constant fatigue syndrome, and women's health disorders. The resort is located in a unique place. The healing air in the pine forest has a positive effect on the body, since in terms of purity it is comparable to the area of Elbrus. The health resort has its own well of highly mineralized sodium chloride water. The procedures involve local healing sulphide-silt mud. And for drinking, medicinal waters are brought from the Nizhneivkinskie keys No. 2K and 12.
Medical base
"Pine forest" (sanatorium, Kirov region) provides a comprehensive improvement of the body. The medical staff consists not only of therapists and pediatricians, but also specialists of a narrower profile: otolaryngologist, neuropathologist, obstetrician-gynecologist, dentist. In the sanatorium, you can conduct a comprehensive examination of the body, in particular, undergo ultrasound and iridology. What is noteworthy, treatment procedures for vacationers are carried out every day, seven days a week. Own well of mineral water makes it possible to obtain balneotherapy services. This swimming in the pool, and pearl baths, and various massage souls. Along with drinking mineral waters from medicinal sources, phyto-, laser, hardware and other types of therapy are used. To get rid of ENT diseases, various inhalations are used. Mud therapy is an important industry in the therapeutic base of the sanatorium. Both general wraps and local applications are practiced here. To enhance the effect of silt sulfide mud, SMT and electrophoresis are used. Many clients are grateful for the procedures obtained with the Spectra Color spa capsule, and also mention quality massage manipulations.
Paid procedures
Not all types of therapy are included in the price of the permit. When you check into the Sosnovy Bor sanatorium (Kirov region), the doctor will offer you to choose a procedure from the price list according to your medical indications. Feedback on paid services is almost always positive. Especially satisfied are patients who have undergone acupuncture. Many vacationers recommend trying at least one session in an individual steam room "Cedar Barrel" with various aromatic herbs. It’s good to sit in a special ozone therapy room. Above all praises, laser and vibration-vacuum massages performed by the specialists of the sanatorium. Try also press and hirudotherapy.
Sanatorium menu
Sosnovy Bor is a sanatorium (the Kirov region is justly proud of it), practicing four meals a day according to the "custom menu" system. Since people with gastrointestinal problems come to the sanatorium, the waiters will offer special diet dishes. Dining chefs specialize in preparing recipes for Russian national cuisine. In addition to the adult menu, there is also a children's menu, designed to feed children from eight to fourteen years old. The dining room building is located separately from the sleeping quarters, so after a meal you will have a walk, which, undoubtedly, will positively affect the digestion process. There is also a bar on site. But drinks and snacks are sold for a fee.
Vacation with children
Sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" (Kirov) accepts small tourists of all ages. But in order to be treated, the young patient must be three years old. All conditions have been created in the sanatorium so that children can have fun and interesting here. Along with an adult mineral pool, there is also a “paddling pool”, where kids love to splash around in warm water for hours. On the territory of the health resort there are playgrounds with various swings and carousels. And in the cold season or bad weather, a cozy playroom awaits the kids. For children from three to fourteen years old, a special treatment program has been developed. It includes treatments such as drinking mineral water from springs, massages, inhalations, swimming and physical education.
Infrastructure for vacationers
Sanatorium Sosnovy Bor (Kirov) reviews are called a great place to spend a vacation. There is no hospital atmosphere at all where everyone around is suffering patients. The infrastructure of the sanatorium is quite satisfied with healthy and active people. Wellness programs with spa elements such as Grace, Anti-Stress, Life is Beautiful, and Free Breath are created for them. Lovers of outdoor activities will enjoy the sports and fitness rooms. There is a rental point where you can rent a bike, ski, sled, snowboard, various fishing equipment. The health resort administration also took care of the evening leisure of its guests - discos, concerts are regularly held, you can borrow books from the library, sing karaoke, and play billiards. For motorists there is a free secure parking.
Cost of living
A great option for a vacation without a significant distance from civilization, given that nearby is Kirov - sanatorium Sosnovy Bor. Prices for accommodation in a health resort are quite moderate. The ticket is designed to stay in the sanatorium for at least fourteen days, because only in this case there is a lasting therapeutic effect. But the prices in the price list of the sanatorium are given based on the cost of the room per day. What is the price of a holiday in a health resort? Sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" (Kirov) reviews are called quite budget. Prices start from 2 065 rubles (single room in building No. 1). Two people in the "Suite" will be able to live for 6,370 rubles per day. Given that this amount includes nutrition and treatment, it is quite inexpensive.
A sanatorium located in a pine forest - what could be better for true relaxation and peace of mind.