Once upon a time, there was a modest Cossack post on the territory of the modern resort, surrounded by a silent steppe.
But one day, this calm was disrupted... by an unexpected taste. Salty, unusual, absolutely unique.
This is how the locals first noticed the amazing water seeping out of the bowels of the earth.
The first scientific mention of the Essentuki springs was made in 1810 by Dr. Fyodor Haaz.
He noted the exceptional composition of these waters, mistook them for ferruginous (hence the confusion in the early classifications) and initiated medical research.
Over time, each source was assigned its own number and "character".:
Essentuki No. 4 is soft and versatile, ideal for drinking
Essentuki No. 17 is powerful and full—bodied, with a bright taste and pronounced action
Yessentuki Novaya is a modern discovery with great potential
Their healing properties are recognized by official medicine, and the reputation of Yessentuki as a resort of federal significance has been formed over many centuries.
Here, treatment is carried out not only with water, but also with culture, traditions and deep scientific knowledge. Today you have the opportunity to taste the very water that once became the beginning of a great balneological history.
At the Shakhter Yessentuki sanatorium, we have preserved and multiplied its power — with care, modern technology and respect for traditions.
