Ski in Caucasus. Sochi resort

Black sea coast

Caucasus is one of the favorite recreation centers in Russia. This region offers various tourist entertainments for any taste. The most popular city of the Russian Caucasus is Sochi. Sochi recently became a major summer resort of the Russian political and business elite. In Sochi there is an opportunity to rest as well by the Black Sea, as and in the mountains. The suburbs ski resort of Sochi - Krasnaya Polyana - is a favorite place for relaxation of the President of Russia. Sochi claims for the title of the capital of Winter Olympic Games in 2014.

Mountaineering paradise of the Caucasus includes the Dombay and Elbrus mountains. Elbrus, the highest point of the Caucasus, is over 5 000 meters above sea level.

Spas of the Caucasus - Mineralnye Wody, Pyatigorsk, Essentuki - are very popular among the tourists.

The Caucasus is famous for its cordiality and hospitality. In addition, cuisine there is really amazingly delicious. Shashlik, khachapuri, satsebeli - these names are familiar to anyone who has ever visited the Caucasus. Cuisine of the Caucasus is very spicy; and dishes from meat (lamb), tomatoes and cherry plum sauce (a special kind of plum) are dominant.