📜 Small rural village in the Altai Republic, Russia.
🔍 Primary border crossing point to Mongolia, endpoint of the historic Chuya Tract highway.
🏞️ Dramatic landscapes with pine trees, green mountains, and rocky peaks.
🦅 High-altitude terrain (2,000m+) with eagles and alpine meadows.
🚶 Gateway for travelers and traders between Russia and Mongolia.
🗣️ Communal atmosphere, especially on weekends when the bar is crowded.
⚠️ Special border permit required for foreigners to access the district.
🚫 Customs post closed from Friday evening through Monday morning.
💤 Very few amenities, sparse infrastructure.
🚗 Reached by a scenic seven-hour drive or bus journey from Gorno-Altaysk.
🕒 Customs post: Mo-Th 9 a.m.
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