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Rosneft, together with the Ministry of Tourism and Health Resorts of the Stavropol Territory, presented a new route for car tourists in the cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region – "Pearl of Southern Russia." This is the fiftieth route developed by the Company for Russians traveling by car across the country.
Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and creates comfortable conditions for road travelers. Developing roadside services and improving customer service at Rosneft filling stations is one of the Company's priorities.
The "Pearl of Southern Russia" route passes through the four main cities of the Caucasian Mineral Waters region: Pyatigorsk, Yessentuki, Kislovodsk, and Zheleznovodsk. Along the route, tourists will see picturesque terrain paths and healing pump rooms, the site of Lermontov's duel, the Tsander Institute of Mechanotherapy—the forerunner of modern fitness centers—and many other attractions of the region.
The total length of the route is approximately 100 km, connecting 35 of the most popular and significant locations in the Caucasian Mineral Waters and passing through 10 Rosneft gas stations. The route's presentation took place at one of these gas stations, in Pyatigorsk.
The first stop on the route is Zheleznovodsk. This resort town is famous for its mineral springs and attracts tourists with its picturesque nature. A must-see is the Resort Park with its cascading staircase, sculptures, and architectural monuments, as well as the landmark and symbol of Zheleznovodsk, the Pushkin Gallery. The building with a small, graceful dome is located in the Healing Park. Pushkin himself visited Zheleznovodsk in 1820, where the idea for the poem "Prisoner of the Caucasus" was born. Also in Zheleznovodsk, travelers by car will find the Palace of the Emir of Bukhara, a unique architectural monument in the oriental style, whose domes, minaret, ornate balconies, and intricate carvings seem to have stepped straight from the pages of "One Thousand and One Nights."
The next stop is Pyatigorsk. Here, visitors can sample healing mineral water, enjoy the mountain views, and explore Lermontov's sites. For example, Lermontov's House, where the poet spent the last months of his life and wrote many of his famous poems. The house has retained its original appearance. The museum's collection includes unique exhibits, including the poet's personal belongings. In Pyatigorsk, tourists can soak up the atmosphere of the great Russian poet's works and immerse themselves in his life and work by strolling through the Lermontov Gallery, visiting Lake Proval, and taking a stroll through Yemanuelevsky Park.
The third city on the route is Yessentuki. A historical, architectural, and natural landmark, the heart of the Caucasian Mineral Waters resort—all this is the Yessentuki Resort Park. Tourists are invited to stroll along rose-lined alleys, admire iconic sculptures, and sample the renowned mineral water. Those seeking a more relaxing experience can also visit the renowned N.A. Semashko Mud Baths or spend time in the Tsander Institute of Mechanotherapy, a prototype of modern gyms.
The new route ends in Kislovodsk. The city's signature National Park encompasses 966 hectares of unique natural resources on the slopes of the Dzhinalsky Range. The total length of the terrain paths is 24.3 km. The park is home to 900 species of herbaceous plants, 217 species of birds, and 39 species of mammals. Road travelers can also learn more about the history of the resort town and the entire Stavropol Krai at the unique Visitor Center Museum of the Kislovodsky National Park and relax in the famous Narzan Gallery, one of the oldest architectural monuments in Kislovodsk.
The "Pearl of Southern Russia" route is a journey through the most popular and significant locations of the Caucasian Mineral Waters, where natural resources and picturesque landscapes are closely linked to a unique history.
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Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism. Together with its partners, it has already developed 50 routes for road trips across the country. Some of these are available on Rosneft's own information and service platform, "Horizons of Russia", which operates on the principle of a constructor, allowing tourists to plan their own route through the Company's gas stations.
"Pearl of Southern Russia" is Rosneft's second route in the Stavropol Krai. In 2024, the Company and the Stavropol Krai Government presented the "Roads of Stavropol" route, which covers a total length of 350 km. It includes more than 30 sites, including Mount Koltso, the Narzan Gallery, the Peter and Paul Cathedral in Yessentuki, the Pyatigorsk Hippodrome, the Lermontov House State Museum-Reserve, and much more. The route can be found on the "Horizons of Russia" platform.
Rosneft's retail network is the largest in Russia in terms of geographic coverage and number of stations. The Rosneft gas station brand remains one of the leaders in Russia in terms of recognition and fuel quality. The Company operates approximately 3,000 gas stations in total.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft October 16, 2025
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