Yangan-Tau UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2020, in Russia. Experience the Salauat Yiyiny Festival, an internationally recognised folklore event celebrating Bashkir traditions. Activities include a yurt competition, kuresh wrestling, horse races, and performances by ethnic groups from around the world. Relax at the Karatau Recreation Centre, a community-run retreat on the banks of the Yuruzan River. Enjoy fishing for local species, a wood-fired sauna, and peaceful picnic areas, all supporting sustainable tourism in the geopark. Ski at Berkut Ski Resort, with three slopes for skiers and snowboarders, a tubing run, and cross-country trails through scenic forest landscapes.