Of course, most people have heard the name Gelendzhik at least once. This is a wonderful place that combines a cozy town and a famous resort area, which has gained great popularity and success among tourists. During the holiday season, you can never say that this place is empty. Many people come here every year, most of them not for the first time, they like it so much here. The population of Gelendzhik is very diverse, but they are always hospitable and happy to welcome vacationers to their city. It’s worth talking in more detail about this resort, talking about where it is located, its population, recreational features and attractions of the city.
Gelendzhik - general information
First, you need to consider general information about the city in order to better understand what we are talking about. So, Gelendzhik, as already mentioned, is a wonderful resort town. It is located in Russia, in the Krasnodar region. Its importance for the country is worth mentioning separately - in 2001 it was recognized as a resort of federal significance. It is located on the Black Sea coast.
Of course, in connection with this, all areas of tourism are actively developing here. Its popularity is also increasing every year; holidays in Gelendzhik are already becoming a tradition for many. The local nature fascinates all vacationers, since there is a mountain range nearby and stunning views of the sea.
The population of Gelendzhik, according to 2016 data, is about 72 thousand people. This will be discussed a little later.
Water
Water comes to Gelendzhik from the Troitskoye field through a 187 km long water pipeline, which provides a maximum of 30-32 thousand cubic meters. water per day. During the peak holiday season, water consumption is about 46-48 thousand cubic meters. and sometimes it's missing. Many houses have storage tanks.
In Gelendzhik there is hard water as a result of the dissolution of underground deposits of gypsum, dolomites, and limestones that are present in local rocks. When it boils, scale forms.
I went to the website of the Gelendzhik administration - there are samples there.
Results of the quality of drinking water supplied from water intake wells in 2016:
Where is the city?
Now it’s worth talking about the geographical location of this wonderful resort town. The city of Gelendzhik occupies a fairly large territory, its area is about 1925 hectares. The settlement is located near another famous city - Novorossiysk, just 25 kilometers southeast of it. Another landmark is the mountain range with the unusual name Markoth. The city is located right at the foot of this mountain.
Population of Gelendzhik - detailed information
So, the territory of the city and its location have been considered, and now it’s worth talking about such an important component as the population. As already noted, the number of residents of the city itself is about 72 thousand people. If we talk about the entire urban district, which is called the resort city of Gelendzhik, then its population has a much larger number of people - about 112 thousand people.
Interestingly, in recent years, since 2005, there has been a small but constant increase in population. However, there is no natural growth here; the number of people here increases only due to the attraction of seasonal work in the tourism industry, it is because of this that a significant number of people migrate here.
Employment
Of course, most of the people living in the city are employed in the resort and tourism business. Another well-developed area in the city, where a significant number of people work, is the sphere of public catering and trade, which is also explained by the great popularity of this resort place among vacationers.
However, the city has other developed industries besides those directly related to tourism. Mainly, construction and scientific fields can be distinguished among them. The city also has a food industry. Winemaking is especially popular here.
Forecast
The forecast for Kuban is favorable, despite the fact that the capital Krasnodar is located on a thin platform of the earth's surface, under which an underground sea flows. Therefore, soil corrosion and the construction of multi-story buildings are extremely undesirable. Unfortunately, young people and guests of Krasnodar are attracted only by the capital of Kuban, since only here the infrastructure is developed, there are medical centers, scientific organizations, hypermarkets, and large complexes selling comfort goods.
There are many abandoned villages, desert areas, and closed factories in the Kuban. According to official data, about 400 people per 100,000 healthy population suffer from cancer. This terrible figure is associated with environmental pollution, the release of carbon dioxide and petroleum products into the atmosphere, rivers, and clean ponds. Malignant cancer has become the scourge of the younger generation. The disease affects people of working age and children, less often pensioners.
It is worth noting that only in Krasnodar residents have an average salary of 20,000 -35,000 rubles. In provincial cities, workers are deprived of this opportunity, and the average salary is 18,000 rubles, moreover, the cost of food and utility tariffs are rising uncontrollably. Almost every Kuban resident has a plot where they can plant vegetables and fruits and fruit trees.
The intellectual industry is well developed; there are more than 100 universities, schools, colleges, and institutes of various fields. The mentality of Kuban residents is for the most part “farmer”, but friendly; you will rarely meet a timid and notorious native resident on the street. Kuban bread, butter and flour are distributed for sale to the eastern and central parts of the country by rail.
Features of relaxation in this place
So, the basic facts about the territory, geographical location and population of the city were considered. Now it’s worth talking about some of the nuances associated with staying here. When going to the resorts of Gelendzhik, you need to know some of the features of a seaside holiday in these places. Firstly, it must be noted that local nature is not only beautiful and unusual, it has a positive effect on health. Here are magnificent groves of centuries-old pines; they saturate the air with useful substances and make it much cleaner, which undoubtedly has a beneficial effect on the body.
Another important point is that there are practically no operating industrial enterprises in the city, which also contributes to good air quality.
As for the sea, it is calm and quite clean in these places, compared to other areas, due to the fact that the resort is located in a bay. Therefore, tourists with children often choose a holiday in Gelendzhik; here you don’t have to worry about the safety of little vacationers.
Sea near Gelendzhik
To begin with, it is worth noting that the holiday season in these places lasts quite a long time. Tours to Gelendzhik are most popular between June and September. There is less chance of rainy days at this time. The swimming season here opens in May and lasts about six months. It usually ends in October.
The coastline in this area is flat and has more than 100 different beaches. Interestingly, the total length of the beaches is about 20 thousand meters. In the very center of the bay there is a large beach, which was created artificially. Its length is about a kilometer, and it also has a vast area of more than 5 hectares. Thus, the resort area is well developed to accommodate a large number of vacationers.
The transport network here is well developed; you can easily get to all areas of Gelendzhik. Basically, various buses run here.
Climate
The climate of Sochi is subtropical, humid.
Gelendzhik is located in a subtropical zone of favorable Mediterranean type. A very important feature is low air humidity during the holiday season, no more than 70%. Therefore, the summer heat is not perceived as debilitating and is tolerated much more easily by the body .
Comparison of water temperature and air humidity in Gelendzhik and Sochi:
Health resorts of Gelendzhik
Probably, many have heard that vacationing in these places not only gives you positive impressions, but, in some cases, is very good for your health. Indeed, there are special tours to Gelendzhik that are aimed specifically at treating or healing the body. The peculiarity of the resort is that there are a large number of mineral water springs nearby. There are both their deposits and self-flowing springs here. Their total number in the Gelendzhik region is more than 20. In addition to healing waters, special medicinal mud is used here to treat various diseases.
There are many sanatoriums and other health institutions in the city, where various diseases of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory system, endocrine system, etc. are treated.
What to see
- Sochi is:
- theater;
- circus;
- stadiums;
- parks;
- arboretum;
- Kinotavr;
- an endless series of arrivals of stars.
- Gelendzhik is:
- hydroair show;
- dolphinariums;
- Safari Park;
- water park (three pieces);
- cable car (two pieces);
- Parus rock.
There are two cable cars in Gelendzhik - the Olympus recreation park and the Safari Park. Delivery of tourists who want to visit the top of the Markotkh ridge is organized by free minibuses to the cable car (free travel is provided by the income generated by the cable car).
You take the cable car up the mountain at about 7 pm, and this is revealed to you:
The city's attractions
As you know, the city of Gelendzhik has a rich history. It is not surprising that over the long period of the city’s existence, many cultural monuments have appeared here. When going on a trip to this resort, many people want to see the sights in order to become better acquainted with the history and culture of the city.
To begin with, it is best to explore the center of Gelendzhik; here you can walk along the pleasant and quiet streets and feel the atmosphere of this sunny city.
There are also several interesting museums located here. The first is a local history museum. It is definitely worth a visit, because in the museum you can learn a lot of interesting things about the history of these lands. The second object is the House-Museum of the writer Vladimir Korolenko. Here you can get acquainted with his life and work.
In Gelendzhik there are many monuments dedicated to famous people and various important events, for example, a monument dedicated to the bicentenary of A. S. Pushkin, a monument to M. Yu. Lermontov (nearby there is a boulevard dedicated to the poet), a monument to V. I. Lenin and others. You can often see city residents and tourists near the monument to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
It will also be interesting to see the local architecture; it is represented by various churches, for example, the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, the Holy Transfiguration Church and others are located here.
How to get to the resort?
So, information about Gelendzhik, the features of recreation in these places, local attractions and much more were examined in detail. Now it’s worth talking about how you can get to the resort. There are several options for traveling to Gelendzhik, you can always choose the most suitable one.
The first and most common way to get to the city is by rail. The train does not go to Gelendzhik, but in this case it is convenient to get to Novorossiysk by it. From there, from the railway station, you can get to Gelendzhik by bus or taxi, which won’t take much time. Travel time by train from Moscow to Novorossiysk is approximately 1.5 days. Most people who want to travel to Gelendzhik in June usually buy tickets well in advance of the trip as it is the most popular month.
The second travel option is to go by personal vehicle. This method is also very convenient, since in this case it becomes possible to independently move around the city and its environs, as well as explore various sights. To get there from Moscow, you need to follow the M4 Don highway. The distance between the two cities is about 1518 kilometers. The trip will take about 18 hours.
Nature
Sochi is more than 100 km of beautiful picturesque nature: exotic flowers, palm trees, cacti, fruit trees.
Gelendzhik, of course, is not so rich in nature, but a huge amount of vegetation: Pitsunda pine, juniper, hornbeam, oak, cherry laurel - purify the air and enrich it with oxygen, phytoncides and air ions. For me personally, the priority is the habitat, and not where to go on an excursion. That is, you left the house and what do you see, along what streets (with what kind of nature) you can walk.
Is it possible to get to Gelendzhik by plane?
In addition to the listed ways to get to this popular resort, there is another option. You can fly to the city by plane. There are flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major Russian cities. There is an airport in Gelendzhik, but some tourists prefer to fly to Anapa, followed by travel to Gelendzhik. Flights from Moscow usually depart every day. Flight time is 2 hours 20 minutes. This method will be convenient for those who have a short time allocated for vacation, which would be a shame to waste on the road to the resort.
Embankment
The Sochi embankment starts from the Marine Station and runs to Pushkin Avenue. The total length is 2 kilometers.
The Gelendzhik embankment is considered the longest seaside embankment in the world (more than 14 km), and among all the resorts on the Black Sea coast it is the most beautiful and most convenient for a pedestrian promenade.
There is a place to hide from the sun - in some places the pine trees create an almost continuous canopy:
Not only pine trees, in some places there are also palm trees:
Along the entire length of the embankment there are dedicated bicycle paths:
Interesting facts about Gelendzhik
Since Gelendzhik is a popular place and attracts the attention of a large number of people, it is surrounded by various stories and facts that would be interesting to know.
Firstly, it is worth noting that this region occupies an important place in the work of some writers and poets. The most famous among them is M. Yu. Lermontov. According to some sources, the writer was here in 1837 on military duty. It was here that he was inspired to write his famous novel, A Hero of Our Time. In this work, the main character, Pechorin, takes exactly the same route as Lermontov. In the city, as already mentioned, there is even a monument dedicated to the writer, on the pedestal of which there is a facsimile of his seal. Nearby there is also a boulevard named after Lermontov.
Another interesting thing worth paying attention to is the hydroair show, which is periodically held in the city. This event is an exhibition of aviation achievements related to water and ship-based operations. It is carried out once every 2 years.
Marriages and divorces
Based on official data, it has been established that marriages are registered more often than divorces. The number of divorces exceeds the normative level by 70%; last year, 715 divorces per 1,000 marriages were calculated. The gloomy picture is due to starvation wages and insufficient jobs. In provincial cities with a population of less than 100,000 people, there are no vacancies in budgetary organizations, because now pensioners whose retirement age has been extended work there.
The real figure for the average salary is 18,000 rubles, which differs significantly from the official data, which are advertised daily in the news feed and repeatedly duplicated on television channels by the administration of the Krasnodar Territory. Minimum income and lack of jobs cause family breakdown.
