Orenburg Region in 3 Russian words

1. ОРЕНБУРГСКИЙ ПЛАТОК (Orenburg Shawl)

The Orenburg down shawl is one of the main traditional symbols, not only of Orenburg Region, but of all of Russia! It’s made from the unique down of Orenburg goats. Thanks to the local climate, their down is very long and fine! The products of Orenburg artisans were first introduced to Europe in 1851 at an international exhibition in London. The public was delighted!

2. СОЛЕНЫЕ ОЗЕРА (Salt Lakes)

The salt lakes of Sol-Iletsk, near the border with Kazakhstan, attract thousands of tourists from across the country and abroad every year. The weather there is almost always sunny, there is no stifling humidity and the salt-rich water has amazing healing properties. The main thing is to know when to stop!

3. «СПЯЩИЙ ДРАКОН» (‘The Sleeping Dragon’)

The picturesque Karamuruntau mountain range, which stretches along the Sakmara River valley, is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places in the Southern Urals. Its name translates from Turkic languages ​​as ‘Black Nose Mountain’, but it is more often known as the ‘Sleeping Dragon’ – it resembles this mythical beast from a bird's eye view.