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The church attracts the attention of many tourists and believers. The ritual of the Sacrament of Wedding in the Foros Church is gaining particular popularity. A visit to the temple will leave many positive impressions and give you a feeling of the presence of the Divine.

The "Baydar Gate" is located on the Sevastopol - Yalta road - below the Laspinsky Pass. Nature, mountain climate and indescribable beauty never cease to amaze guests of Crimea, and the Crimeans themselves. I want to come back here again and again - to this extraordinary place, increasingly enriched with new impressions!

In Crimea there are places covered in legends, mystical secrets, and riddles. Adherents of esoteric teachings call them “Places of Power”. Here nature placed 9 large menhir stones in the shape of teeth around the central “sacred” stone. The first rays of the sun in the morning fall exactly in the center of the circle. According to legend, by climbing onto the central stone of Tyshlar, you can make a wish. The temple concentrates energy and magical power, which means your wish will definitely come true.

These lands went to Potemkin, the empress's favorite. It was he who built the first, very small house here. The place, undoubtedly, was very beautiful: views of the sea, the unique nature of the South Coast and a mild climate. The estate was located only fifty meters above sea level, and was protected from cold winds on all sides. It is because of this that it got its name, “tesseli” means “silence”.

The choice of location for the Crimean presidential residence shocked many KGB generals. This place was incredibly difficult to protect, because there was nature all around: dense forest, mountain and rock massifs, the sea.

The village of Foros is located between Yalta and the hero city of Sevastopol. It has the southernmost position on the map of the peninsula. A piece of paradise is located along the coast, so access to the sea is unlimited. Thanks to its geographical location, the village has earned fame as the most expensive resort, but also the most beautiful.

Foros, attractions on the map 2020

Foros is the pearl of Crimea. There are a lot of not only cultural monuments, but also unique natural attractions, which you cannot refuse to visit. All of them are presented on the map of attractions on our website. Using this map, you can create your own, unique route, which will allow you to see everything that Crimea in general and Foros in particular offer.

Crimea, Foros, attractions 2020

It is simply impossible to list all the attractions of Foros, but our website contains the most complete information about them and about excursion routes that are definitely worth visiting

  1. The Foros Church of the Resurrection of Christ is a unique symbol of the South Coast. The church is incredibly beautiful; it stands on a steep cliff, as if floating in the clouds.
  2. Foros Park or “Paradise” is a magnificent example of multi-tiered landscape design. There are a lot of trees, shrubs, rose gardens and greenhouses. Lakes located at different levels create a unique atmosphere of a truly paradise garden.
  3. The Palace of A.G. Kuznetsov is a magnificent palace built by the tea magnate A.G. Kuznetsov. Nowadays there is a museum here, the exhibitions of which tell about the life of the estate at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries (by the way, this estate was also a “temple of art”, Chaliapin, Rachmaninov, Gorky visited here, and the exemplary economy, wonderful Foros wine was made here, which was sent even abroad).

You can find out about the work of all museums, parks, palaces on our website. You can also book an excursion on our website in advance, choosing the most convenient time for you.

Sights of Foros and the surrounding area 2020

There are a lot of interesting things around Foras. You just need to visit the Baydar Gate and look at the steep Baydar-Kastropol wall, as well as take a trip through the Baydar Valley. This dizzying landscape will remain in your memory for a long time. It is also worth looking at the Tesseli estate, famous for the fact that A.S. Pushkin visited here, and M. Gorky actually lived here for a long time (although the entrance to the building is closed, you can stroll through the park). You can go on an excursion to Cape Syrach, where the famous (and now operational) lighthouse is located. It is worth taking a ride along the old Sevastopol road or the Roman military road (yes, there is one near Foros and on our website you can find all the information about this interesting place). See the Sun Temple, Laspinsky Pass and Uzundzhi Canyon.

Fans of extreme entertainment, such as diving, will be curious to learn about the sunken cargo ship of Batiliman Bay and the Underwater Stone Garden in Laspi.

All the information on how to dive correctly and safely is on our website (by the way, you can find information about how you can relax in the Batiliman tract and in Laspi Bay on our resource).

Sights of Foros, photo with description 2020

All the most interesting things about Foros, photographs with descriptions of attractions, you can find on our website. We try to tell you about everything that Foros offers tourists. It is here that you can find information about the Skelskaya cave and the Skelskaya mingirs, M. Gorbachev’s dacha, the Devil’s Staircase and much more.

Foros is a city with a rich, amazing history and unforgettable landscapes. Here everyone will find a place for themselves, from a lover of active recreation to a connoisseur of a relaxing family pastime.

Story

According to some sources, Foros is already 25 centuries old. In the 1st century AD e. Crimea was occupied by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, the Genoese fortress of Fori was located on the territory of the village, the destruction of which occurred in 1475 by order of the Turkish authorities. The Crimean Khanate dominated Foros for about 9 years. The monetary unit at that time was Byzantine coins. This means that in the 9th century there was a seaport here. In the vicinity of Foros, historians discovered fragments of amphorae and jugs.

In 83 of the eighteenth century, Crimea was annexed to Russia. Later, Empress Catherine II came here and donated lands. And this area was assigned to the control of Prince Potemkin. Then there was a scandal over the ownership of this land and Foros was taken away from Potemkin and transferred to the ownership of Obergoff Marshal K.A. Naryshkin.

And in 1896 the village belonged to the Ushakov family. Gradually the village turned into a resort town. The Ushakovs owned chemical plants. Celebrities came to vacation in Foros: musicians, artists and poets. At one time, the borders of Foros were closed to foreigners. Today, the village welcomes guests from all over the world.

In 22 of the last century, the counties were renamed into districts. Forty years later, Foros was given the status of an urban village. In 1967, construction of the South Coast Highway began. In 2014, the village was included in Russia.

Sights and excursions

The visiting card of the resort village is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. He positioned himself on a cliff in front of a cliff. Its construction ended in 1892. With the assistance of A. Kuznetsov (“the tea king”), a church building was built. The floors are made in mosaic style. The walls are painted by Russian artists: A, T. Korzukhin, V, E, Makovsky and N, E, Sverchkov.

The silhouette of the building is reminiscent of the churches that were in Moscow at the end of the eighteenth century. In the 24th year of the last century, the Soviet authorities decided to close it, the abbot was even exiled to the Siberian regions. Until 1969, a tourist eatery operated in the building. Due to the fire that was constantly lit inside, beautiful frescoes were lost and the ornament disappeared. In the nineties, restoration of the building began again as a church. Tourists admire the majestic beauty of the structure and the view that opens from its location.

Another attraction is directly connected with that “tea king” Kuznetsov - more precisely, the palace and park complex. Kuznetsov began to build it to make his stay in these places more pleasant; he and his wife suffered from tuberculosis and spent a lot of time in the village. The forms of the building are strict and simple. Beautiful balconies, spacious windows, stone facades - all this attracts a lot of attention. Oak doors, marble fireplaces and fifteen beautiful landscapes created by the famous artist Y. Klever have been preserved. There was a forest around the palace, which became the basis for the park. More than two hundred species of different shrubs and trees grow on its territory.

An interesting attraction is the sunken cargo ship of Batiliman Bay, which attracts all divers. Neither the state to which the ship belonged nor the name is known. It was flooded in the 30s of the 20th century. It is believed that this was done intentionally. The length was 130 m. The ship lies at a depth of 6-17 m. Fragments of some parts of the cargo ship are preserved quite well. Some divers like to take pictures next to them, especially on the propeller blades with a four-meter diameter. It is possible to swim inside the ship.

Laspinsky Pass is the highest point from which a breathtaking panorama is visible. There is an observation deck on the rock. Thousand-year-old trees grow on clones. The water space is inhabited by various living organisms. From 1998 to 2003 on the pass architect G.S. Grigoryants erected a chapel.

Beaches and embankments

The village has a small and cozy embankment. Here you can find inspiration for painting beautiful paintings while enjoying the beautiful views. State beaches are free. The main beach, "Green Beach", is covered with small pebbles, although in some places there are large boulders. Part of the surface is concrete slabs. Entering the water is sometimes difficult due to the presence of sharp stones. It is this beach area that has the widest coastline in Foros. There are places for changing clothes, equipment rental, a station with lifeguards, and a cafe. Since getting to the beach is very easy, there are always a lot of people on it.

The “Pink Beach” has a rocky shore; divers and people who like to feel the adrenaline in their blood love to relax here. There used to be pink gravel here. Now the sea has worn away all the gravel. The peculiarity of the beach is very clear water and an excellent descent for divers.

As you can see, the names of the local beaches are simple but interesting. Another one is called a “cold beach”, and all because several springs cool the water near the shore. Its territory is divided into two zones, one covered with large pebbles and the other with small ones. There is only a changing room.

Wild stone beaches are located between Cape Nikolai and the sanitized beaches of Foros. You cannot call this area a beach, as there are many blocks, boulders and stones. But the water in this area is crystal clear. There are beaches belonging to sanatoriums. They are comfortable. But getting to them is not as easy as getting to the others. If a tourist is not a hotel guest, he will have to pay, and some establishments do not allow strangers onto their territory at all.


Accommodation

Despite the fact that the village of Foros is small, it has a good selection of places where you can stay during your holiday. The village's sanatoriums are considered one of the best on the peninsula. Of course, this affects prices. The good news is that they are open all year round, so you can save money if you come here on vacation not during the high season. The price of a trip most often includes various services.

In sanatoriums you can not only improve your health, but also exercise, as well as diversify your pastime with entertainment. Some establishments have educators who are ready to look after children while their parents are away. Interesting events are organized by animators.

The important thing is that the resorts have their own beaches. As mentioned above, entry to them is limited to outsiders, and sometimes impossible at all, thanks to which the guests of the sanatoriums feel safe and calm. The sanatorium rooms are divided into several categories - “family”, “luxury”, “junior suite”, “standard”. Family rooms are spacious. Superior rooms have additional services such as a jacuzzi. Some sanatorium areas have a swimming pool, playgrounds for children, a sauna and other departments.

You can also stay in hotels in the village. Even though most of them are not all-inclusive, the level of service is decent. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Many hotels are located near the sea, restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not every hotel can boast of its own parking, but such establishments do exist. In Foros it is easy to choose an establishment where it is pleasant and comfortable to live.


Entertainment and active recreation

Foros offers tourists different types of entertainment. There is a private equestrian base offering horseback riding. Various routes have been developed. Such walks allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Baydar Valley and communicate with magnificent animals. An interesting entertainment is riding enduro motorcycles. They are organized by a group of enthusiasts. There are also different routes. Motorcycles can be rented. Full support and necessary service is provided.

Why not take part in mountain climbing? They are carried out with the help of experienced instructors throughout the mountainous Crimea. You can rent the necessary equipment. Beginners can also participate in the ascents, and they are taught everything.

At the Green Beach, you can ride a scooter, which is very powerful. An experienced instructor guides those who wish to ride safely on steep turns. Sometimes experienced tourists are given the opportunity to ride independently.

Boat trips, restaurants, discos - these and other events help make your vacation even more memorable. Foros is a resort with great opportunities!

The Foros sanatorium is surrounded by the beauty of the Foros park, spread over 50 hectares, the park area of ​​the sanatorium is well-groomed, and the park is one of the largest and best in Crimea. The sanatorium offers accommodation in comfortable rooms and high-level services. After two years of inactivity, the Foros sanatorium reopened its doors to tourists in the early summer of 2016 after the reconstruction of the number of rooms, park area, beach and service premises of the sanatorium.

Accommodation in the Foros sanatorium

The Foros sanatorium consists of two dormitory buildings in which accommodation is offered to tourists.

Main building- This is a fourteen-story dormitory building, in the building there are rooms of the categories economy, standard, junior suite and suite, suite and apartment. The building contains a restaurant-type dining room, a children's playroom, a conference room, billiards and a medical unit.

Building "Coastal"

All rooms are equipped with: electronic lock with magnetic key, spacious wardrobe and large mirrors, coffee table/comfortable chairs, soft terry towels and slippers, bathroom with shower or bathtub, TV, air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer (on request or in the room) , bed with orthopedic mattress, corkscrew, shoe horn, shoe sponge, clothes brush, beach towels, ironing board (corridor of each floor), glasses, 2 bottles of water (0.5 l).

Rooms in the Foros sanatorium

Double economy room (mountain view)– this is a comfortable room with an area of ​​15 sq.m. In total, the Foros sanatorium has 18 rooms of this category. The room has one double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, table with chair, air conditioning, telephone, plasma TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi. The modern bathroom is combined with a shower room and contains a shower stall, a set of disposable perfumes, and a set of towels. Room without balcony with window. The height of the window above the floor is 1.3 m. Window size is 1x1 m

Double standard room (mountain view)– this is a comfortable room with an area of ​​21 sq.m. and mountain views, there are a total of 58 rooms of this category in the Foros sanatorium. The room has 2 single beds with the possibility of combining, bedside tables, wardrobe, table with chair, air conditioning, telephone, plasma TV with satellite channels, balcony with a summer table and armchairs, Wi-Fi, hairdryer. The modern bathroom combined with a shower room contains a shower cabin, a set of disposable perfumes, a set of towels. It is possible to accommodate persons with disabilities in the Standard room.

Double one-room junior suite (sea view)– these are comfortable rooms with an area of ​​27 sq.m. and sea views, there are a total of 119 rooms of this category in the Foros sanatorium. The room has 2 single beds with the possibility of combining, bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, a table with a chair, a coffee table, air conditioning, a telephone, a plasma TV with satellite channels, a balcony with a summer table and armchairs, a set of dishes, Wi-Fi, a hairdryer. The modern bathroom combined with a shower room contains a shower stall, a set of disposable perfumes, a set of towels and slippers.

Double two-room suite– this is a comfortable room with an area of ​​45 sq.m. with mountain views, there are a total of 9 rooms of this category in the Foros sanatorium. The room consists of a living room, bedroom and bathroom, Wi-Fi is available.

Bedroom – the bedroom has 2 single beds with the possibility of combining, bedside tables with lamps, plasma TV with satellite channels, telephone, coffee table, mirror, air conditioning, wardrobe, access to a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Quadruple two-room suite (Main building)– this is a comfortable room with an area of ​​56 sq.m. with mountain views, there are a total of 10 rooms of this category in the Foros sanatorium. The room consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, Wi-Fi is available.
Living room – folding sofa, TV, desk, armchair.
Bedroom 1 – the bedroom has a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, plasma TV with satellite channels, telephone, coffee table, mirror, air conditioning, wardrobe, safe. Bedroom 2 has two separate beds with the possibility of combining.
The modern bathroom is combined with a bathtub and includes a shower, washbasin, hairdryer, mirror, toilet, a set of disposable perfumes, bathrobes, a set of towels and slippers.

Quadruple three-room apartment (Main building)– this is a comfortable room with an area of ​​94.5 sq.m. with sea views, located on the 5th floor.
Living room - includes a soft sofa, armchairs, coffee table, TV, set of dishes, electric kettle, telephone, air conditioning, exit to the balcony.
Bedroom No. 1 – the bedroom has a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, plasma TV with satellite channels, desk, safe, air conditioning, wardrobe, access to a balcony with outdoor furniture.
Bedroom No. 2 – the bedroom has a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, plasma TV with satellite channels, desk, air conditioning, wardrobe.
Modern spacious bathroom: with shower; washbasin, hairdryer, mirror, toilet, set of disposable perfumes, bathrobes, set of towels and slippers.

Service at the Foros sanatorium

Vacationers at the Foros sanatorium can take advantage of the following services:

  • Sports hall with a volleyball net and mini-football markings – under reconstruction.
  • Table tennis.
  • Large equipped tennis court.
  • Gym from 07/01/2019
  • Outdoor sports ground.
  • Fitness room
  • Open field for playing mini football.
  • Spacious restaurant with 400 seats.
  • Karaoke club
  • Lobby bar.
  • The Finnish sauna is open from 07/01/2019 and is included in the tour price
  • Beauty salon opening hours: 9:00-21:00
  • Billiard room with tables for playing American and Russian billiards is open from 06/01/2019
  • Parking for sanatorium guests.
  • Children's playroom with a teacher and slot machines for children.
  • A large conference hall for 350 people is open from 07/01/2019
  • Equipped conference room for 60 seats.
  • Restaurants and cafes on the sanatorium embankment.
  • Children's room
  • Children's area, trampolines, karting on the beach area and in the resort park

24-hour hot and cold water supply.

Beach of the sanatorium "Foros"

The best beach on the southern coast of Crimea is the coastal strip, with all amenities, on the territory of the Foros Sanatorium. The picturesque pine-covered hillsides of Foros Park extend straight to the sea, forming a rugged coastline of capes and bays. Through the shady alleys of the park you can go to the sea coast and stroll along the beautiful embankment, which offers a picturesque view of the Crimean mountains.

Fresh sea air, clean small pebbles, changing rooms, showers, toilets, restaurants, and free Wi-Fi - all this is at the disposal of Guests of the beach of the Foros Sanatorium. You can use comfortable sun loungers and sit in a shady area or at the edge of the sea, taking an umbrella with you.

Own 2 maps of small pebble, equipped beach; is located 100 meters from the main building. The "Coastal" building is located 10 m from the sea.

The beach is equipped with showers, changing cabins, sun canopies, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

On the beach there is a bar, a toilet, a medical center, and a rescue station.

There is rental equipment for scuba diving.

Boating, banana boat, water skiing, jet skiing, catamarans, speedboats, and windsurfing are organized.

The length of the equipped beach is 200 m, the unequipped one is 1 km.

Meals at the Foros sanatorium

breakfast or 3 meals a day according to the “Buffet” system in the sanatorium restaurant in the Main building.

Rules for checking into the Foros sanatorium

Check-in time at the Foros sanatorium is 14:00, check-out time is up to 12:00, and the last service is breakfast.

The sanatorium allows pets up to 5 kg. Payment 600 rubles per day to the sanatorium cash desk.

If the Guest checks into the room after 14:00 of the current day local time, payment for accommodation will be charged in the same amount if check-in was made at 14:00.

There is no hourly payment for accommodation in the Sanatorium.

When placing before check-out time and if there are rooms available and ready for occupancy, a fee will be charged in the following order:

 100% of the room rate upon arrival before 00:00;

 50% of the room rate upon arrival from 00:00 to 12:00 hours.

Upon expiration of the paid period of stay, the Guest is obliged to vacate the room no later than 12:00 or extend the period of stay in the room. In case of untimely vacancy of the room by the Guest, the Administration has the right to evict the Guest without his participation.

In case of extension of the Guest's stay and subject to availability of rooms, a fee will be charged in the following order:

 50% of the room rate upon check-out before 18:00;

 100% of the room rate when checking out after 18:00.

To check into the Foros sanatorium, you must contact the accommodation service and provide a passport and voucher, and in case of undergoing medical procedures, you must additionally provide a sanatorium-resort card. When staying with children under 14 years of age, you must provide a birth certificate for the children.

Treatment at the Foros sanatorium

In the Foros sanatorium you can not only relax and enjoy your vacation on the Black Sea, but also undergo a course of treatment. The ideal location on the shore and rare plants in the park create healing air, which contributes to the speedy recovery of tourists with regular walks in the park and receiving a package of necessary medical procedures.

Sanatorium Foros offers to undergo all the necessary examinations using the latest equipment and receive correctly prescribed treatment.

Children are provided with medical or health services included in the price of their stay from the age of 5 years. Medical services are not provided to children under 5 years of age.

Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out in the presence of:

 for children under 18 years of age – vaccination certificates and certificates of the epidemiological environment (issued at the place of residence);

 for adults over 18 years of age - a sanatorium-resort card - form No. 072/U-04 (issued at the place of residence).

A health resort card is not issued at the sanatorium!

Suggested procedures:

  • Galvanization.
  • Electrophoresis.
  • Centimeter wave (CW) therapy.
  • UHF therapy procedures.
  • Short-wave ultraviolet radiation (SWUV).
  • Magnetotherapy.
  • Ultraphonophoresis.
  • Inhalations.
  • Gymnastics.
  • Terrenkur.
  • Preventative doctor Evminova.
  • Electrocardiography (ECG).
  • Various massages.
  • Mud therapy.
  • Aesthetic medicine of face and body

At the Foros sanatorium you can visit the following doctors:

  • General health therapist
  • Pediatrician
  • Physiotherapist
  • Cardiologist
  • Gynecologist

TREATMENT OF RELATED DISEASES

Treatment of respiratory organs.

Indications:

Chronic nonspecific respiratory diseases without exacerbation, incl. with bronchospastic syndrome and symptoms of respiratory failure;

Bronchial asthma during the interictal period with normal body temperature and ESR;

Chronic bronchitis, tracheitis;

Consequences of pneumonia (in the convalescence stage);

Infectious-allergic bronchial asthma.

Allergic diseases

Indications:

Hay fever;

Food allergies;

Allergies caused by the action of detergents and household chemicals;

Contact dermatitis;

Atopic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, chronic recurrent urticaria in remission;

Other allergic diseases.

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis of the spine without pain, arthritis, polyarthritis, arthrosis)

Indications:

Osteochondrosis of the spine, spondyloartosis, spondylosis without pain.

Arthritis (polyarthritis).

Arthrosis (polyarthrosis).

Bursitis.

Enthesopathies, including heel spurs.

Spinal diseases (osteochondrosis with secondary neurological disorders, scoliotic disease).

Indications:

Osteochondrosis of the spine, spondyloartosis, spondylosis with pain syndrome.

Herniated intervertebral discs (not requiring surgical treatment) with pain.

Other dorsopathies: dorsalgia (cervicalgia, cervicocranialgia, cervicobrachialgia, thoracalgia, lumbodynia, lumbar ischialgia, coccydynia), including with limited range of motion of the spine - sacroiliitis.

Neurological manifestations of dorsopathies: radiculitis, intercostal neuralgia, sciatica (sciatic neuropathy), piriformis syndrome.

Cervical migraine.

Vertebrogenic dizziness.

Reflex manifestations of dorsopathies: bursitis of the shoulder joint, glenohumeral periarthropathy, shoulder-hand syndrome, medial and lateral epicondylitis.

Vertebro-visceral manifestations of dorsopathies: pseudocardial, pseudopleural, pseudogynecological, pseudourological pain.

Myofascial syndrome.

Gynecological diseases

Indications:

Treatment of infertility against the background of chronic diseases of the uterus and appendages, vagina (Salpingo-oophoritis, bacterial vaginosis, colpitis.)

Hormonal infertility, menstrual dysfunction, ovarian hypofunction, miscarriage.

Treatment of menopause symptoms.

Adhesive processes in the pelvis, chronic inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.

General therapeutic diseases

Indications:

Atherosclerosis of blood vessels of the heart and brain.

Chronic cerebral ischemia.

Circulatory failure syndrome in the vertebrobasilar arterial system.

Chronic fatigue syndrome.

Postural disorders in children and adolescents

Indications:

Posture disorders: scoliosis, increased lordosis, increased kyphosis, “pterygoid scapulae”.

Oblique or twisted pelvis.

Functional difference in leg length.

Movement pattern disorders.

Muscle regulation disorders.

Pediatric diseases

Chronic diseases of the bronchopulmonary system (chronic bronchitis, tracheitis).

Chronic diseases of the ENT organs (chronic tonsillitis, adenoiditis, sinusitis).

Directions to the Foros sanatorium

Address of the Foros sanatorium: Russian Federation, Republic of Crimea, Yalta city, urban settlement Foros, Forossky descent, 1, Foros sanatorium

Foros is the southernmost settlement on the Crimean Peninsula. It is located near Cape Sarych, on which there is a lighthouse indicating the way for ships. Foros is also an urban-type settlement that encloses Big Yalta in its western part. Foros area - 0.7 sq. km. The population is about 2 thousand people.

Geographic coordinates of the village of Foros on the map of Crimea GPS N 44.3913, E 33.7856

Historians claim that Foros was founded more than two thousand years ago. The Greeks are considered its first inhabitants. There is no unambiguous translation of the word “foros”, since in Greek this word had several meanings: tribute, sail, square, cliff, wind.
In the first half of the 19th century, Empress Catherine II granted the lands of Foros to her favorite Prince Potemkin. And in the second half of the same century, Foros was bought by tea magnate A. Kuznetsov, who equipped it in such a way that Foros became one of the best resorts on the Crimean Peninsula and remains so to this day.

A special feature of Foros is the subtropical Mediterranean climate, while in the rest of the peninsula it is temperate continental. In summer, it is not as hot here as, for example, in neighboring Yalta, and the amount of precipitation is much lower. Winter is always warm, with little snow, the average temperature is about +5°C.


Ecology in Foros very good. There are no industrial enterprises in the village. The main income of its residents comes from tourism and related activities. Nature is magnificent. Here you can find plants that are unique on the entire peninsula. Trees and shrubs were brought here from various parts of the world. The air is a healing cocktail consisting of mountain freshness, sea breezes and pine aromas. Therefore, this resort is visited not only to relax and have a good time, but also to improve your health.
On the coast of Foros there is a sanatorium of the same name, which receives thousands of guests per season. It has developed various programs of health procedures for vacationers. There are also other health centers aimed at treating cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the nervous system.


Beaches in Foros small, strewn with pebbles. This village is not full of water attractions; tourists mainly come here for a relaxing time, more aimed at enjoying the local beauty. The water here is incredibly clean. This is due to the fact that two sea currents constantly circulate here. The embankment is filled with many cafes and restaurants. Almost all of them are quiet and very cozy establishments, the cuisine of which will delight even the most fastidious visitor.


The lion's share of the territory of Foros is occupied by Kuznetsovsky Park, equipped with benches, gazebos and fountains. Its most picturesque part is the Corner of Paradise, not far from which there is a magnificent mansion of the former owner of this estate. Also among the attractions it should be noted

The once elite Foros surprises with the contrast between the beauty of nature and the decline of society. There is no self-government here, no police, there is only one doctor for the entire village - and many migrants. Last year they carried out real terror here. Recently, one of them raped a 4-year-old girl.

The sweetish taste of decay has accompanied the guests of Greater Yalta since the time of Solovyov’s “Assa”. There is no novelty in this for a long time, but people come here specifically for the bizarre mixture of paradise landscapes and social decadence, just like they go to Anatolia for all-inclusiveness. Plunge into the atmosphere of sunny Soviet decay, be horrified by the prices, and be outraged by the rudeness - these are the same mandatory elements of the program as a visit to the Vorontsov Palace. But, unfortunately, the degradation of society on the picturesque southern coast of Crimea has long gone beyond the scope of demand from urban aesthetes.

There has been no police in Foros for many years - the nearest stronghold is in Alupka. Since 2016, residents of the village have been complaining about the wild antics of migrant workers working on nearby construction sites. A year ago, people from the southern republics attacked passers-by here, harassed women, and robbed shops. In the summer of 2017, after the intervention of the head of the Crimean Ministry of Internal Affairs, the police took measures to restore order. However, the effect quickly wore off. According to Foros residents we interviewed, migrant workers continue to commit outrages in the village.

Perhaps the absence of police in Foros was one of the reasons for the terrible tragedy that happened here to a little girl from a dysfunctional family. According to local residents, the victim’s mother came to Foros several years ago, did not work anywhere, and abused alcohol every day. Nothing is known about the girl's father. They say about the victim’s stepfather that he was engaged in construction and was also no stranger to alcohol.

On June 3, in Foros, a visiting builder tricked a four-year-old girl into going for a walk. He took her to the area of ​​Cosmonauts Street and there, at one of the dachas, he raped the child. After the abuse, the rapist lost interest in his victim, the girl returned to the village and there she told the adults she trusted about what had happened.

“Our cafe has been open since May, and since that time a little girl began to come to us,” an employee of a cafe in the center of Foros, who asked not to indicate her name, told Notes. “I knew that the family was constantly drinking, so I paid the girl a little attention and fed her regularly.”

According to our interlocutor, she learned about the rape of the child from a friend, to whom the girl herself came and told about what had happened. The cafe employee immediately called the police, who, without delay, reconstructed the crime scene. Soon the rapist was detained.

In this cafe, compassionate employees fed the girl, they called the police when they heard about the trouble


The victim's family lived here


“The rapist was detained and, by court decision, is in a pre-trial detention center. The Investigative Committee is looking into the case,” Ivan Atamanenko, a district police officer from Alupka, told Notes.

Local residents say that after the tragedy, the grandfather of the raped girl came to the village and expressed a desire to take part in her fate. “Notes” was unable to contact him; the phone number of the victim’s stepfather, which local residents gave us, has been disconnected for several days.

The visit to Foros left a painful impression. The village is unkempt. There is garbage all around, overflowing bins. Everywhere people of Caucasian and Asian appearance are sitting on benches and drinking beer - this is during the day, around 15.00.

The long-term absence of police and the difficult crime situation have apparently left their mark on the population of Foros. People are reluctant to talk to the press; interlocutors ask that their names not be used.

In fact, today Foros, where about 2 thousand people permanently live, is left to its own devices - Yalta is 50 kilometers away, and the officials there clearly have no time for routine village problems. There is no one to maintain law and order in the village. Medicine is represented by one (!) doctor. Local self-government does not exist in Foros: the head of the territorial body has neither money, nor a seal, nor real powers. At the same time, over the past year and a half, hundreds of migrant workers have come to the village, which is virtually cut off from the outside world, working on the construction of state dachas and the renovation of the Foros sanatorium, earning odd jobs on private construction sites.

It was in such a specific atmosphere that the tragedy occurred. Why the Crimean authorities did not fulfill last year’s promise to open a stronghold for law enforcement in the village is still unclear. Probably there wasn't enough money. Although the proceeds from the sale of the sanatorium of the same name to the elites of Tatarstan could be more than enough for this.