Many things on the island remind of the Great Patriotic War. There were practically no active military operations on Sakhalin, but the contact line passed through the middle of the island.

Another advantage of Sakhalin is its year-round attractiveness for tourists. In winter, the island has one of the most modern ski resorts in the Far East - "Mountain Air". Athletes and amateurs come here to ski and snowboard from other Russian regions, as well as from other countries - China, Korea, Japan, Germany, Australia, the USA and India.

• Located in the center of the island capital - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
• Transport accessibility - the complex is a 10-minute drive from the airport;
• All hotels are located in the city in the immediate vicinity of the resort (42 hotels with a one-time capacity of 2665 people);
• Accessibility and proximity of entertainment infrastructure (365 catering points, 33 shopping centers, 2 theaters, regional museum of local lore, zoo and botanical garden and more).
• The height of the mountain "Bolshevik" is 602 meters;
• The best skiing in the Far East - 16 tracks of various levels of difficulty, including 5 certified for international competitions;
• Three ski areas - tracks for both beginners and professionals;
• The total length of the tracks is more than 25 km;
• The best ropeways in the Far East - 1 two-section gondola-chairlift, 3 - chairlifts, 1 - ski-lift;
• Stationary and mobile snow formation system (73 snow rifles and 2 snow cannons);
• Evening skiing is availble - an artificial lighting system on the West track (2550 m) and South-West serpentine (4200 m);
• Ski season - from mid-December to the end of April;
• Mild winters and plenty of snow - the depth of snow cover is more than 2 meters;
• The number of customers during the winter period is over 95,000 people;
• Sports events and traditional recreational activities are held.

Tour to Moneron Island

Moneron Island is located just 49 km off the southwestern coast of Sakhalin. Moneron is the first marine natural park in Russia. It is located on an island of volcanic origin. For about 2 million years, the volcano has been sleeping. But earthquakes still happen. In 1971, the Moneron earthquake even changed the relief of the island, but since then everything has been relatively calm. There are plants listed in the Red Books of the Russian Federation and Sakhalin Region. There are almost no trees on the island, but there are impassable thickets of bamboo: up to two hundred trunks can be counted on one square meter.

There are rare animals, birds and insects on the island. For example, Moneron is the only nesting site for rhino deadlock in our country. In spring and summer you can admire the huge emerald-blue butterflies with the romantic name Maak Sailboat - their wingspan reaches 13.5 cm. Also on Moneron you can see rookeries of huge sea lions and seals. The most amazing thing in the marine park is the crystal clear water, which allows you to peep into the depths of the sea for 30-40 meters. This is what divers and also underwater photography and video enthusiasts who come to the local diving club for an unforgettable experience use. Water in the summer warms up to +22° C. Thanks to the warm Tsushima current, on the path of which the island is located, subtropical species of marine life that are not typical for Russian territories live here. For example, Moneron is the only place in Russia where haliotis mollusks can be found, which are often called abalone. In addition to them, you can see trepangs, Kamchatka crab, different types of sea urchins and starfish, shrimp and various types of salmon. On the island of Moneron a recreation center is located, surrounded by beautiful nature with views of the sea bay. During a tour you can get acquainted with the island’s rich flora and fauna, its history, see the most famous ancient attraction of the island “Sanctuary” - a temple founded in honor of the god Ebisu, one of the seven gods of happiness, patron of travelers, sailors and merchants.