The Republic of Bashkortostan is a popular tourist destination. Bashkortostan is also appreciated by fans of ethnotourism. Russian traditions are mixed with the Bashkir national flavor, which is reflected in the architecture of both modern buildings and historical monuments. And the two leading religions - Islam and Orthodox Christianity - have presented cities with beautiful mosques and churches.
Only four cities in Bashkortostan have a long history, while most cities emerged as workers' settlements in Soviet times. Each city is interesting in its own way. Large cities such as Ufa or Sterlitamak are interesting for their historical heritage. And provincial - the comfort of green areas, parks, squares. Near many cities there are natural monuments that attract the attention of even foreign tourists.
The largest cities in Bashkiria
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the region.
Ufa
The capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Many people call it the greenest city in Russia - there are many parks and squares in it. There are not so many architectural monuments, but it is worth seeing, for example, the house-museum of T.A. Aksakov of the 18th year. The mosques are beautiful - in them national Bashkir motives are mixed with the traditional Islamic style. Be sure to see the monument to the national hero of Bashkiria, Salavat Yulaev.
Population - 1 128 787 people (2020).
Sterlitamak
Founded in 1766. Many tourists begin their acquaintance with the city by visiting the Museum of Local Lore. The exhibitions show the history of the city from the pre-revolutionary period to the present day. The architecture of religious buildings is interesting. There are churches and mosques in Sterlitamak. Natural objects located near the city are unique. Sterlitamak shikhans are known to geologists all over the world.
Population - 280 thousand people.
Salavat
The main development of the city took place in the 50s of the XX century. Urban architecture combines the familiar motifs of "Stalin" and "Khrushchev" with elements of the Bashkir style. Houses and cultural objects are decorated with national paintings and mosaics. Tourists love to enjoy the peace and comfort of this city, walking along the Central Park or the embankment of the Belaya River.
Population - 165 thousand people.
Neftekamsk
Small town, founded in 1957. It is developing at a fast pace and it has something to offer tourists. For example, the Church of Peter and Paul, built in the 19th century, before the city was founded. There is a local history museum and an art gallery. Many monuments are dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. In the vicinity of the city there are ski resorts; the Kama River flows near the city.
Population - 131,138 people (2020).
October
In the summer of the city, a beautiful fountain operates on the central square, and concerts of a brass band are held in the Park of Culture every Saturday. Interesting architecture near the Smolensk Church and the Zaitovskaya Cathedral Mosque. And DOSAAF Russia is the organizer of such extreme entertainment as parachute jumping. Connoisseurs of nature can go up and relax in the quarries and on the banks of the Ik River.
Population - 114,100 people (2020).
Tuymazy
Many tourists come to this city to visit the Kandry-Kul nature reserve. Beautiful nature, fresh air and a lake with clear water are good for relaxation. The performances of the Tuimazinsky Drama Theater are interesting. The theater often goes on tour not only in the Republic of Bashkortostan, but also in the cities of the Ural region. A monument to the composer Mussorgsky was erected at the music school.
Population - 68 thousand people.
Beloretsk
The water tower is the main attraction of the city. It was built in 1916. Now firefighters use it as an observation platform outside the city. Within the city there is a popular ski resort Mratkino. It has five tracks for athletes of different skill levels. While walking around the city, it is interesting to visit a 500 m long wooden pedestrian bridge across the Belaya River.
Population - 65 thousand people.
Ishimbay
This small town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Bashkiria. There are many green areas in the city. The Victory Park was recently reconstructed. After that, you can see not only military equipment of the war years, but also admire young trees and beautiful flower beds. Nature lovers love to visit the banks of the Belaya River. There are many monuments and interesting buildings in the city itself.
Population - 64 386 people (2020).
Sibay
Founded in 1925. The city is located near the border with the Chelyabinsk region. Sibay quarry is one of the largest in the world, its diameter is two kilometers. Iron ore is mined there. The symbol of the city is the marten. A sculpture was installed in her honor in the central square of the city. In 2011, a social monument was opened in honor of mothers of large families and single mothers.
Population - 61 thousand people.
Kumertau
The name is translated as "Coal Mountain", the development of the city was based on the extraction of brown coal. Respect for the hard profession of coal miners was manifested in the erection of the "Miners" monument. There is also an aviation enterprise in Kumertau. Monuments to the MiG-17F aircraft and the KA-26 helicopter are one of the main attractions. In 1988, the St. John the Baptist Cathedral was founded.
Population - 60 thousand people.
Belebey
The city was founded in 1757 and until 2010 had the status of a historical settlement. There are many monuments of history and culture in this city. You can learn more about the fascinating history of the city in the local history museum. Poetess Marina Tsvetaeva lived in Belebeevsky district for several months. A museum was opened in her honor next to the Barsky Pond and a beautiful monument was erected.
Population - 59 thousand people.
Meleuz
An industrial city, but it also has green areas - the Slava Culture and Leisure Park and the Gagarin. It is interesting to visit the Resurrection Picture Gallery. 30 km from the city there is a unique natural monument - a waterfall on the Kuperlya stream and a Karst bridge. There are many memorials in the city in honor of the fallen soldiers - the Monument of Glory, near which the Eternal Flame is burning, and the monument to the soldiers-internationalists.
Population - 58 thousand people.
Birsk
Date of foundation - 1663, then it was a walled city. It was burnt down in 1774, but it was rebuilt and continues to develop. In Birsk, it is interesting to look at the neighborhood of modern and old buildings. This city has something to surprise tourists. The Apple Museum is interesting. In the center of the city there is a monument to a merchant with a dog lying at his feet. Dendrological Park "Berendey" is the only one in the Republic.
Population - 46 thousand people.
Uchaly
It is interesting that only in 1798 Uchaly became part of Russia. Before that, different tribes lived on the territory. The city is located between the Uchalsky lakes, where locals and guests of the city like to relax. In summer, a traditional art song festival is held on Lake Kalkan. The basis of the city's industry is a copper-zinc quarry. Because of him, the city has a bad environment.
Population - 37 thousand people.
Blagoveshchensk
This small town has an interesting religious building - the Assumption St. George Monastery. It is popularly called the “Holy Bushes” because of the holy spring beating in the thickets on the site of the cathedral destroyed in Soviet times. In the bend of the Belaya River, there is Abyzovo Lake with a picturesque view of the nature around. On Lake Barauz, it is advised to look at the floating island.
Population - 34 thousand people.
Dyurtyuli
The size of the city is small. You can walk through the entire city along its central alley. There are many springs in Dyurtyuli. The area around them has been ennobled. And on one of the springs they put a large samovar, and now spring water pours directly from its spout.The names of some settlements in the region can be misleading - there is the village of Venice and the village of Moscow.
Population - 30 thousand people.
Yanaul
The landmark of the city is the Iversko-Ilyinsky Church, opened in 1993. The monument to the L-E117 steam locomotive was installed in 2012. In Yanaul there is a railway station on the Moscow - Yekaterinburg line. It was the construction of this section of the railway that marked the beginning of the foundation of the village of Yanaul in 1909. City status received in 1991.
Population - 25 thousand people.
Davlekanovo
On the territory of the city, during archaeological excavations, the remains of an ancient horse of the 7th-6th millennium BC were found. e. Also discovered was a human burial of the Neolithic era V-IV millennium BC. The main attractions are located in the vicinity of the city. These are natural monuments - Lake Asylykul, 35 km from Davlekanovo, and blue spruce trees in the village of Komsomolsky. Spruces were planted at the beginning of the 20th century.
Population - 23 thousand people.
Baymak
Founded in the 19th century on the Tanylak River. At that time, they began to develop gold deposits on it. The crowded places of the city are the park of culture and recreation named after Salavat Yulaev and the central square. In winter, a Christmas tree is erected on the square and festive programs are held, and fairs and concerts are held in the summer. The visitors are surprised by the "slag mountain" at the foundry and mechanical plant.
Population - 17 thousand people.
Mizhhirya
The youngest city in Bashkortostan. Since 1995 it has been in the status of a closed administrative-territorial entity. Violators of the regime of entry into the city are fined up to 5,000 rubles. You can get into it only with a special pass. There are many interesting street art compositions in Mizhhirya. The city administration says that this makes the city modern and dynamic.
Population - 15 thousand people.
