Sheregesh
Place in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
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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
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  Sheregesh Location of Sheregesh  Sheregesh Sheregesh (Kemerovo Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 52°55′30″N 88°02′00″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2021) | 9,911 ) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4 [1]) |
| Postal code[2] | 652971 |
| OKTMO ID | 32627175051 |
History and economy
Sheregesh is named after brothers Sheregeshevy, who struck iron ore in 1912.
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.
Hotels
At least 50 hotels operate in Sheregesh.
