Kislovodsk is a city in Stavropol kray (region), southwestern Russia. It lies along the Podkumok River in the Caucasus foothills just southwest of Pyatigorsk. Kislovodsk was founded in 1803 when the Kislovodsk fortification was built. The town got its name thanks to mineral springs of curative carbonic acid water “Narzan” which is called “kislaya voda”. Kislovodsk mineral springs have been tested since the end of 18 century. The construction of the state hotel began in 1823 near the mineral springs. Now Kislovodsk is a health resort which is famous not only in Russia but abroad as well. Every year thousands of visitors come here and they leave Kislovodsk with excellent impressions. Kislovodsk is a splendid place for vocation with its mountainous air (its height above sea level is 800 – 1200m), beautiful scenery and the richest park. The Kislovodsk park is the real pearl of the resort. Its space is 1340 hectares. Shady groves, cozy glades and alleys are not favourite places not for tourists only but the original museum of the Caucasian flora. There are more than 250 breeds of trees and bushes here. There are a lot of flowers in the park which decorate it from early spring till late autumn. The climate in Kislovodsk is wonderful. The air is fresh and pure. The sun shines 328 days a year. Many people prefer to come here in winter when the weather is usually sunny and dry. The holiday season lasts all year round.