Sol-Iletsk: Lakes, Local History and Military Technology
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Get to know Sol-Iletsk through its two lakes and local exhibitions about the district’s history and military technology. Here you’ll find an introduction to the destination’s nature and culture.
Sol-Iletsk at a glance
The warm mud lake Tuzluchnoye lies 150 meters south of the cold lake Razval. An exhibition at the local history museum tells the story of the district, with salt production given a prominent place. The open-air museum of military technology was established in 2013.
How do the lakes differ?
Tuzluchnoye and Razval are described differently: Tuzluchnoye is the warm mud lake, while Razval is the cold lake. The mud lake’s location south of Razval provides a clear geographical reference point between the two named bodies of water.
How salty is the water in a lake near Sol-Iletsk?
The water in a lake near Sol-Iletsk is a saturated saline solution containing more than 200 grams of salt per liter. Its density is greater than that of the human body, so you cannot sink while swimming in it.
What can you learn at the museums?
The exhibition at the Sol-Iletsk local history museum focuses on the history of the district. It was developed jointly by staff from the regional historical local history museum and the Sol-Iletsk museum. Salt production is a major focus.
The open-air museum of military technology displays, among other things, a T-55 tank, a BTR-70 and a BMP-1. Other exhibits include the 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, the 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, a GAZ-51 vehicle, and M-30 (122 mm) and 2A65 (152 mm) howitzers. A 76 mm ZIS-3 gun and a BM-13N Katyusha multiple rocket launcher are also on display. The collection therefore ranges from tanks and vehicles to different types of artillery. Exhibits may change; check current visitor information and displays before your visit.
The monument “Pogranichnikam vsekh pokoleniy” was unveiled in the Military Technology Park. It is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the border service.
What nature trails does Orenburg Oblast offer?
For a comparison within the wider destination of Orenburg Oblast, the “Dykhanie stepi” ecological educational trail offers a distinct nature experience. The 650-meter-long trail runs through the “Predural'skaya step'” section of the “Orenburgsky” nature reserve. Visitors walk in a group with a nature reserve staff member as their guide and can see Przewalski’s horses up close in acclimatization enclosures and photograph or film them. Check the latest visitor information before planning your trip.
Another regional walking trail, “Ocharovannyy strannik,” leads to Mount Nepristupnaya and offers a large 1,700-meter loop and a small 600-meter loop. Tsar-Bor Eco Park has the one-kilometer-long “Tsaritsa-Sosna” ecological educational trail, designed for the whole family, as well as four educational and play areas for children of different ages. These details offer a comparison of different nature and family activities in Orenburg Oblast.
Discover more destinations: Kushkul', Gai, Sorochinsk, Buzuluk, Yarovoy, Abdulino, Orsk, Orenburg.
FAQ
Where are Tuzluchnoye and Razval in relation to each other?
The warm mud lake Tuzluchnoye lies 150 meters south of the cold lake Razval.
How salty is the water in a lake near Sol-Iletsk?
It is a saturated saline solution containing more than 200 grams of salt per liter. The water is denser than the human body, so you cannot sink while swimming in it.
What does the Sol-Iletsk local history museum show?
The exhibition covers the history of the district. Salt production is given a prominent place.
For the wider travel overview: Orenburg Oblast.
