Toratau. The Unique Mountain of Russia. Republic of Bashkortostan.

Toratau (Bashkir for "fortress mountain") is one of three shihans (single hills), located in 120km from the city of Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan of Russia.

Once Toratau located in the Republic of Bashkortostan of Russia, on the land of bashkir people, the name Toratau consisted of two bashkir words “tora” what means “fortress” and “tau” what means “mountain”. So, "fortress mountain". In the medieval times there was the fortress of Bashkir Khan who control the area.

Toratau is part of emsemble of three shihan mountains located not far from each other. They are selected to the short list of the Miracles of Russia
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The height of Toratau is 280 meters above the ground.

Toratau was based 230 million years ago and was a riff of the tropical sea.

The flora ofToratau includes over 400 kinds of plants. 25 of them are in the Red Book of plants (under the threat of extinction)
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Yet in USSR times Toratau and two other shikhans nearby got to the list of the geological monuments as it represents a huge value for geological researches. It helps to understand the tectonic shifts in the Late Paleosoic era. It’s one of the most accessable former riffs for detail reseach and analisys.

[angusmac]

Absolutely amazing video, Sergey. You did a great job and the views from the air fantastic. Thanks for taking us along on the trip to Toratau.

[johnLee]

Russia is a beautiful country, & so much to see !!

[opalprestonshirley]

That's a great landmark. The view from the top is awesome. Love the parasail. Thanks Sergey.

[smitsovjunior]

Thanks Sergey for another amazing video. I will continue to support regardless of ads/Patreon links or not.

[gammondog]

Thanks for the geological and cultural history of the mountain.

[gizzymeows]

Just beautiful and peaceful. Every part of the vlog is breathtaking. Also great to see your wonderful family. I wish I could live there. God bless 🤗🤗

[johnswaim]

Beautiful country and people. Love to you and your family Sergey!

[tbaerg]

great footage of the mountain top. thanks for sharing!

[threeonesixer]

Russia is such an amazing and beautiful country. Great video as always Sergey.

[robertvanroon]

You're doing great with the drone! Beautiful ex 🌴 island 🌴 special place.

[piratealeks]

Great video Sergey, and those drone shots are amazing !!

[ChrisCookTech]

Thanks Sergey! Excellent information about the mountain.

[jreid]

Great video, really beautiful country side views too.

[jaijojan]

Great Video, good to see the family. thanks for sharing

[hianksiety]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Toratau with us. I enjoyed it👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽

[Gravertrain]

Do more vids like this. This kind of view of Russia is totally new to me, and probably a great deal of folks in the Western Hemisphere. Thumbs up... times ten!

[steveburton]

Really enjoyed this video. These are the sort of things we would never learn about in the west, I had never heard of these mountains. Its also interesting to compare gasoline prices, you are about one dollar cheaper per gallon. Good job!

[juliabartlam]

Beautiful! You made me homesick and I've never been there.

[tony]

Great content as always! Such beautiful scenery 😍

[susanelmer]

Awesome views. You daughter is growing up so fast. She looks tall and beautiful.