Sheregesh

Sheregesh (Russian: Шерегеш, Shor: Шерегеш, romanized: Şeregeş) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Tashtagolsky District of Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. Population: 10,173 (2010 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 Шерегеш
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Coordinates: 52°55′30″N 88°02′00″E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Kemerovo Oblast
Founded	1914
Elevation	789 m (2,589 ft)
Time zone	UTC+7 (MSK+4 [1])
Postal code(s)[2]	652971
OKTMO ID	32627175051

History and economy

Sheregesh is named after brothers Sheregeshevy, who struck iron ore in 1912.

The Sheregesh ski resort at Mount Zelenaya

Ski resort

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]

Grelka fest

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]}

Weather

The climate of Sheregesh is continental: winters are usually cold and snowy; summers are short and warm. ^[7] The snow mantle reaches four meters.

A view from Mount Zelyonaya in Sheregesh

Hotels

At least 50 hotels operate in Sheregesh.