Sheregesh
Шерегеш | |
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Coordinates: 52°55′30″N 88°02′00″E / 52.92500°N 88.03333°E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast |
Founded | 1914![]() |
Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4 ![]() |
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OKTMO ID | 32627175051 |
Sheregesh (Russian and Shor: Шерегеш) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Tashtagolsky District of Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. Population: 10,173 (2010 Russian census);[3] 10,371 (2002 Census);[4] 9,553 (1989 Soviet census).[5] Postal code: 652971. The main ethnic groups are Russians and Shors.
Sheregesh is named after brothers Sheregeshevy, who struck iron ore in 1912.
Since the early 2000s Sheregesh is known as a ski resort and is continuously developing.
As of 2018, 19 ski lifts operate in Sheregesh ski resort, open from 9 to 17. Since 2015 lift pass for use on all ski lifts is available.[6]
In April, the main event of Sheregesh, the music festival "Grelka Fest", traditionally takes place, where every year skiers in swimsuits simultaneously descend from the mountain.[citation needed]
The climate of Sheregesh is continental: winters are usually cold and snowy; summers are short and warm. [7] The snow mantle reaches four meters.
At least 50 hotels operate in Sheregesh.