Emerald Shield of the city - Chelyabinsk city Forest

In the embrace of an ancient granite platform, millions of years ago, a forest spread out, born of the retreat of the glacier that once bound the Urals. Quarries, now picturesque ponds, are the witnesses of the former granite mining. The peak is Mount Monks, from where fascinating views open, preserves the traditions of Orthodox hermits. Springs, whose waters are revered as healing, and mysterious three–meter caves in pink granite are another facet of this unique place. Chelyabinsk is the only Russian metropolis with a forest heart. Take care of this protected area of 12 square kilometers, because the gratitude of future generations is the highest reward for our care.