The Caucasus Mountains are located territorially between the Caspian and Black Seas. Usually they are divided into two systems: Big and Small.
The word "Caucasus" literally translates as "mountains holding the sky", and this really corresponds to the truth: once you see the ancient Caucasus mountains, their power and nobility, you understand that these are actually the pillars on which the world rests.
In the foothills of these magnificent peaks are parts of Russian territory, and Armenia with Azerbaijan and Georgia, and part of Turkish land, and a bit of Iranian - in the north-west.
The Caucasus Mountains, the height of which attracts the attention of many athletes and tourists, are famous on the territory of our country for Mount Elbrus, in Georgia for Mount Ushba, one of the most difficult for mountain climbers, the “four-thousandth”.
The legendary Kazbek - the source of many legends and myths - is a unique slopes and a huge number of historical attractions.
Rich in their ancient culture, the Caucasus Mountains are even mentioned in the Bible and ancient Greek mythology, and the accumulation of peoples living here makes them one of the most interesting places on our planet. They conquer with their centuries-old glaciers and peaks, completely rugged mountain rivers and impassable passes, clean mountain air and comfortable climatic conditions. Here you can find an unforgettable flora and fauna, many of which are very rare specimens on the planet and exist only in the Caucasus.
The Caucasus Mountains are surrounded by legends and traditions telling about their origin. One of them says that in ancient times, when in their place there was only a blue sky, a steppe and several small mountains, an old man appeared on the top of one of them, who led the life of a hermit, eating only berries and spring water. Soon the Lord noticed him, which was very angry with the devil. He began to tempt and torment the old man. The hermit endured for a long time, but then he prayed to God with a request to allow him to punish the devil. Having received permission, the old man heated the tongs and grabbed the offender by the nose. The devil literally howled in pain, hammering his tail on the ground. An earthquake began, as a result of which the Caucasus Mountains formed. And where tail blows destroyed rocks, today there are gloomy gorges.
This very beautiful legend was recorded by none other than the great Alexander Dumas, who traveled around the Caucasus in the fifties of the 19th century.
The Caucasus Mountains are unusually generous to guests. Here, even the air itself is healing, because it is filled with aromas of mountain medicinal herbs. Mineral springs, which are considered simply a storehouse of trace elements and nutrients, are beating everywhere from the mountains. And that is why there is a spa zone.
The soul simply rests under the wing of pristine nature, in the midst of
coniferous forests in alpine meadows and in mysterious gorges, the purest waterfalls amaze with splendor, and streams - with its crystal stream.
The height of the Caucasus Mountains is not inferior to the European Alps, and its luxurious snow-covered slopes allow tourists and skiers to fully experience unlimited freedom.