Montenegro has the best presentation of a beach destination at the largest tourism exhibition in Russia. Montenegro economic and geographical position The state of Montenegro is located in the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. border states: -
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Lush subtropical vegetation, diversity of fauna, and the confluence of the fresh waters of the Boyana River with the salty Adriatic Sea turn this island into a special eco-climatic region. Sandy beaches, stunningly beautiful sunsets, excellent restaurants - these are just some of the pleasures that await you here. Favorable winds create an ideal opportunity for windsurfing. In addition, Ada Boyana is a famous nudist resort…
Herceg Novi
The town of Hercegnovi is one of the most famous resorts in the country, located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor (Boko-Kotor) and on the slopes of Mount Orien. The city park is worth visiting, where several hundred species of subtropical and tropical plants grow, including several species of mimosa. In winter, the famous “Mimosa Festival” is held here, which lasts a whole month. The city was founded more than 1600 years ago, so many monuments of medieval architecture have been preserved here - the bastions of Forte Mare, Kanli Kula, Spaniola, the fortresses of Mamula, Prevlaka, Arza and others, the famous Savina monastery (
Igalo
Igalo, also located at the foot of Mount Orien, is known throughout Europe for its Health Tourism Center and the Simo Milosevic Institute of Physiotherapy and Prevention, as well as the Center for Health and Recreation. Such a large concentration of medical institutions is explained by the exceptionally successful combination of a mild Mediterranean climate, a clean sea (here is one of the deepest places off the coast of Montenegro), healing sea mud, its own sources of Igalka mineral water, as well as large investments in modern equipment and personnel qualifications, made back in the times of the SFRY. Next to the Health and Recreation Center is the former residence of Marshal Tito - Villa Galeb, turned into a high-class medical and health complex with an area of about
Budva
Budva is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities on the Montenegrin Adriatic coast, located in the central part of the Montenegrin coast. Known since the 5th century BC. e., these days Budva has turned into one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean. The fortress walls surrounding the Old Town (IX-XV centuries), the seaside fortress Citadel (XV century), fortress gates, the Church of the Virgin Mary (IX century), the churches of the Holy Trinity, St. Ivan (VII-XVII centuries) and St. Anton, Mogren fortress, ancient monasteries, picturesque narrow winding streets lined with small houses of a characteristic Mediterranean style, small squares lined with stone tiles, as well as many other, no less colorful places. At the mouth of the Zeta River lie the ruins of the city of Duklja, which in the Middle Ages was the center of an independent Slavic state in the Balkans. Not far from Budva there is the island of St. Nikola, which locals call “Hawaii” - this is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Montenegro. IN
Kotor
The Bay of Kotor (Boka Kotorska) is the largest and most beautiful fjord in the Mediterranean, which cuts into land at
2.2 Cultural sites
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Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro. Situated at the confluence of five rivers in the gorge of Lake Skadar, the city lies on a fertile lowland with favorable climatic conditions. People have lived here since the Stone Age, and ancient Duklia, which lay just
Cetinje More picturesque is the old capital of Montenegro - Cetinje, a real museum city founded in the 13th century. The mausoleum of the poet and philosopher Petr Njegos at the very top of Mount Lovcen (
Ulcinj (more often its name is pronounced “in reverse” - Ulcinj) is the southernmost city of Montenegro and one of the oldest cities in the country. The Old Town, the Catholic Church of St. Mark, the ruins of ancient Svach, the Turkish barutan (XVIII century), the Balsic palaces, the Chamber of Venice, the exotic Shatsk Lake and many other historical places are interesting here. You can visit the City Museum, which is a whole historical and cultural complex, the remains of the Venetian walls and an ethnographic museum with an excellent collection of exhibits. To the south of Ulcinj stretches the famous Velika Plaža (Big Beach), almost
2.3 Churches, monasteries and fortresses
Santa Maria in Punta- The old church of St. Mary “on the cape” is located in Budva, inside the city walls, in their most advanced southwestern part, facing the sea, which explains its name. The church was built in 840. At first it belonged to the Benedictine Order, then to the Franciscan Order, until the French came to power. The church was reconstructed several times, so it lost its original appearance. Today it hosts art, music and other cultural events.
Church of St. Sava (Budva) located in the Old Town, adjacent to the southernmost fortress wall. It was built in 1141 and later belonged to the Franciscan Order. The church was built of hewn stone of gray and red colors. Its interior was once painted with frescoes, fragments of which have survived. The Church has repeatedly moved from one denomination to another, from Catholic to Orthodox. Since 1657 the church became Orthodox.
Church of St. Ivan (Budva) was created in the 7th century, and the high bell tower with a clock was added in 1867. The bishop's building was completed on the south side. The church houses paintings and objects of great artistic, cultural and historical value. Among them, the most valuable is the icon of the Mother of God with Christ, known as the “Budva Mother of God”.
Holy Trinity Church(Budva) is located in the Old Town, built in 1804. In the interior of the church there is a high iconostasis, decorated with Baroque carvings and gilding. In front of the church is the grave of the famous writer Stefan Mitrova Ljubisa.
Church of St. Nicholas is located on the island of the same name in front of Budva. The date of its construction is unknown. However, it is known that the church already existed in the 16th century, because then it was first depicted in an engraving. But it was built much earlier - legend connects the old graves located nearby with the period of the Crusades. According to legend, the crusaders who camped in the Budva field are buried here.
Church of the Holy Resurrection (Petrovac) is located at the top of a small rock ridge in front of Petrovac, known as Katic. It is believed that the church on Katich was erected as a gift from sailors who found salvation on the rocks of this island after a shipwreck.
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St. Thomas (Thomas) is located in the village of Žukovica nad Petrovac. This is a small church, built of hewn stone and similar to most seaside churches. The inside of the church is painted with frescoes, which makes this object very interesting.
Podmaine Monastery- located in the north-eastern part of the Budva field on the road leading to Subostrog. The time of its construction is unknown; in written sources it is mentioned only in the 18th century. The monastery was a gathering place for the inhabitants of Maine, especially on St. George's Day. Folk festivals and celebrations were held here. On the territory of the monastery there is the Church of St. Petka, the interior decoration of which was painted by R. Dimitrievich.
Monastery Podostrog is located under Mount Ostrog, two kilometers from the city. The monastery complex consists of: a small church of the Assumption of Our Lady, erected in the 12th century, and a second church, much larger than the previous one, built in 1747 during the reign of the Montenegrin rulers Sava and Vasily, and also dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. The present church has an onion-shaped dome with four windows, a rosette and decorated doors, above which a Montenegrin double-headed eagle is carved in stone, holding a snake in its talons. Near these two churches there are residential buildings, as well as fortifications and commercial facilities. The monastery is surrounded by a high wall with loopholes, and a defensive tower is erected above it. Monastery Podostrog was the residence of the Montenegrin rulers. Bishop Danilo died and was buried there in 1735 (in 1856 his remains were transferred to Cetinje). Bishop Peter II Petrovich Njegos also often stayed in Podostrog. While living here, he wrote “Freedom”, as well as excerpts from “The Mountain Crown”. During the reign of Njegos, the monastery lived the life of a small town. It included a vineyard, an olive grove, and mills. The monastery was destroyed twice, once by fire, another time by the Austrians.
Stanojevici Monastery- located above Budva, at a height
Podlasta Monastery located in Lastva Grbaljska in
Praskavica Monastery located above Sveti Stefan in Paštrovići. It got its name from a nearby stream in which water flows that smells like peaches (peach means “praska”). The monastery complex consists of two churches, a monastery courtyard with cells for overnight stays and utility buildings. This monastery was the spiritual and political center of the Pashtrovichi tribe. The main monastery church is dedicated to St. Nicholas and was built in 1413, evidence of which is the surviving charter of the Zeta sovereign Balshi III, who donated a plot of his land to the monastery. After the destruction of the monastery in the 19th century by the French in 1847, the Church of St. Nicholas was built on the site of the old church.
The second monastery church of the Holy Trinity was built in the 11th century and decorated with paintings. The church treasury contains valuable icons, old church books and other valuables related to the life of the monastery.
Dulevo Monastery is located on a mountain plateau above Sveti Stefan. The monastery was an important spiritual center, and its founder was King Dusan. Arseniy III Chernoevich became a monk there.
Rezevici Monastery located above the village of Perazicha Do. According to legend, near the monastery there was a pillar on which the Pashtrovics left a cup of wine for passers-by. In 1226, King Stephen the First-Crown himself drank from this cup. He built a church dedicated to the Dormition of Our Lady. The interior walls are painted with frescoes. The monastery was burned by the Turks in 1785 and plundered during the First World War. Today the monastery has been restored. The monastery church of St. Stephen is painted with frescoes.
The second church of the monastery complex, dedicated to St. Stephen, was built by King Dušan. In 1770, a larger church dedicated to the Holy Trinity was erected in its place. The iconostasis in this church was painted by artist Marko Gregovic from Petrovac. The monastery was repeatedly destroyed by Turkish and French troops, but the greatest damage was caused by Italian troops in 1941, who looted and burned it.
Gradiste Monastery is located on a hill above Buljarica in
The second church in honor of St. Sava was created in the 19th century, and the third church, dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God, is located outside the monastery environment. Its main value is the frescoes that are painted on the inside of the church walls. On one of the iconostases there is an icon of a saint with a donkey's head. There are several legends with the interpretation of the icon. According to one of them, Christopher, who had extraordinary beauty, asked God to make him ugly, and God fulfilled his request.
Djurdjevac- a medieval fortress on a remote hill high above Budva, near the village of Pobori. The fortress was built by Stefan Chernoevich in the first half of the 15th century. It was first mentioned in 1426 in the Treaty of Peace concluded between the despot Djurdj Brankovich and the Venetians. The agreement stipulated that J. Brankovic undertakes to destroy the fortress.
Today, the Djurdjevac fortress lies in ruins, so that only in certain places can one recognize the remains of defensive walls and a small church dedicated to St. George. Kosmach– an Austrian fortress on the hill of the same name opposite the village of Braichi at a height
2.4 Natural and recreational facilities
Lake Skadar is not only the largest lake in the Balkans, but also one of the few remaining wetlands with fresh water, a natural habitat for pelicans and the largest bird nesting ground in Europe. Numerous monasteries, churches and fortresses built on the islands and shores of the lake stand as monuments to those who lived and ruled here centuries ago - as if time had stopped here. Nature and history harmoniously complement each other.
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The best presentation of the beach destination at the 23rd Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT 2016) was prepared by Montenegro.
Based on the results of the exhibition, the winners of the MITT Annual Awards 2016 were determined. Among them are Italy with the best presentation of the European destination, Hungary with the best presentation of the spa destination, Adygea with the best stand of the Russian region.
In 2015, about 300 thousand tourists from Russia visited Montenegro. At the same time, they spent 2.7 million overnight stays, which is 6% more than a year earlier.
The exhibition, which is the largest tourism forum in Russia, was held at the Expo Center from March 23 to 26. Tourist organizations of Budva, Bar, Herceg Novi, Tivat, and Kotor presented their proposals in Moscow.
Among the participants in the Montenegrin stand were the tour operator R-Tours, hotel companies Montenegro Stars Hotel Group (hotels Splendid Conference & SPA Resort and Montenegro Beach Resort in Becici and Blue Star in Budva), Queen of Montenegro (hotel of the same name in Becici), Budvanska Rivijera (hotels Slovenska plaža, Aleksandar, Mogren in Budva, Palas and Castellastva in the town of Petrovac), Beppler&Jacobson (hotel Avala Resort & Villas in Budva), HIT Montenegro (hotel Maestral in the village of Przno).
Russian visitors could also obtain information from Montenegro Airlines, the management company of the elite complex Dukley Gardens, the Explorer travel agency and other companies.
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General information Date of independence: June 3, 2006 (from the united state of Serbia and Montenegro). Official language - Montenegrin (Serbian, Albanian, Croatian and Bosnian are also officially used) Capital - Cetinje, Podgorica (main city) Currency: Euro Time zone: UTC+1 Back
The state structure was adopted on October 20, 2007. In accordance with the first article of the Constitution, Montenegro is a free, democratic, environmentally friendly state of social justice, based on the principles of the rule of law. On October 20, 2007, the Constitution of Montenegro was adopted. In accordance with the first article of the Constitution, Montenegro is a free, democratic, environmentally friendly state of social justice, based on the principles of the rule of law. Power is divided into legislative, executive and judicial. The President is not formally included in the system of separation of powers. President The President is elected for a five-year term by universal direct secret ballot. Since 2003, the post of President of Montenegro has been held by Filip Vujanovic. Legislative power Legislative power is exercised by a unicameral parliament, the Assembly. The Assembly includes 81 deputies, elected through direct secret ballot. The term of office of the Assembly is 4 years. Executive power Executive power is exercised by the Government (Vlada). The composition of the government is approved by the Assembly at the proposal of the President. Judicial power The judicial system is two-tier. The Supreme Court of Montenegro ensures the unity of law enforcement practice throughout the republic. In addition to the two-tier judicial system, there is also a Constitutional Court. Filip Vujanovic – President of Montenegro Back
Geographical position Montenegro is located in the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Border states: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia (including the autonomous region of Kosovo) and Croatia (about 20 km, at the only fjord in the Mediterranean and the world's southernmost fjord, Boka Kotorska). About 200 km of the Adriatic Sea separates Montenegro from southeastern Italy. Distances from Podgorica: to Rome - about 500 km, to Paris and Berlin - about 1500 km, to New York - about 7000 km. Back
Capitals In accordance with Article 5 of the Constitution, the capital of Montenegro is the city of Cetinje, where the residence of the president is located. However, all other government institutions (with very few exceptions in the field of education and culture) are located in the city of Podgorica, which is defined in the same article of the Constitution as the main city. Panorama of Podgorica Panorama of Cetinje Back
Population According to the 2003 census, people live in Montenegro (annual growth 3.5%). National composition of the population: Montenegrins 43.16% Serbs 31.99% Bosnians 7.77% Albanians 5.03% Croats 1.10% Russians 1.00% Gypsies 0.42% other 5.56% Mother tongues: Serbian 85 .7% Albanian 5.3% Back
2006 referendum. Negotiations between the Montenegrin authorities and the opposition on the terms of the referendum have been going on since the beginning of 2006. Initially, the opposition, opposing the independence of Montenegro, categorically refused to discuss even the very idea of holding a referendum. The European Union offered its mediation. The mediation mission was entrusted to EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajcak. During further discussion, the opposition accepted the idea of a referendum and agreed with the ruling coalition on the conditions for its holding. on independence in Montenegro was held on May 21, 2006. Voter turnout exceeded 86%. The referendum was officially recognized as valid. According to the results of the referendum, the majority of votes were cast in favor of secession from Serbia. 55.4% of voters who took part in the voting were in favor of the independence of Montenegro; versus 44.6%. A referendum on independence in Montenegro was held on May 21, 2006. Voter turnout exceeded 86%. The referendum was officially recognized as valid. According to the results of the referendum, the majority of votes were cast in favor of secession from Serbia. 55.4% of voters who took part in the voting were in favor of the independence of Montenegro; versus 44.6%. Back
Economics and Finance GDP Total (2008) $6.955 billion (145th place in the world) Total (2008) $6.955 billion (145th place in the world) Per capita $ Per capita $ Currency: Euro. However, not being a member of the eurozone, the country does not have the right to issue euros and is forced to be content with funds coming from abroad (in particular, from foreign tourists). Back
Resources Traditionally, the basis of the Montenegrin economy was the ferrous metallurgy (center Niksic), aluminum processing (Podgorica), electrical industry (Cetinje), rubber, chemical industry and bearing production (Kator), textile industry (Bielo Polje), shipbuilding and ship repair (Bijela, Bar ), light and food industry (Niksic, Bar), woodworking (Rozaje, Berane, Pljevlja, Niksic). The most important minerals are bauxite, iron ore and coal. The main industrial activities are related to tobacco cultivation, salt mining and aluminum production. The main agricultural crops are cereals, potatoes, tobacco, grapes, citrus fruits, olives and figs. Back
The climate in northern Montenegro is temperate continental, on the Adriatic coast it is Mediterranean. In the coastal region, summers are usually long, hot (°C) and quite dry, winters are short and cool (+3-7°C). Mountain areas have moderately warm summers (°C) and relatively cold winters (from +5 to 10°C), precipitation falls mainly in the form of snow. Precipitation falls from 500 to 1500 mm per year, mainly in the form of rain; in the mountains near the sea coast, in some places over 3000 mm falls. In the northern regions of Montenegro there is snow for up to 5 months a year. Number of sunshine hours per year: in Igalo 2386, in Ulcinj Back
Armed Forces Since Montenegro gained independence in 2006, its armed forces have been in the process of reform. independence From the union with Serbia, Montenegro inherited an armed force of 6,500 people. It was announced that the army would be reduced to a strength of 2,500 people, who would serve on a professional basis and be recruited exclusively from volunteers. Compulsory military conscription was abolished on August 30, 2006, by decree of the country's President Filip Vujanovic (who is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces). Philip Vujanovic Philip Vujanovic Coat of arms of the armed forces of Montenegro Next Back
Armed forces Naval forces Since after the collapse of the union state Serbia lost access to the sea, Montenegro inherited the Yugoslav Navy almost entirely, but the size of the fleet is planned to be gradually reduced and its status reduced to coast guard troops. The Montenegrin Air Force inherited 15 light attack aircraft and many helicopters; in the future, it is planned to retain only helicopters (transport, reconnaissance, combat, etc.) as part of military aviation. Back
Beaches of Montenegro The beaches of Montenegro stretch along the Adriatic coast from Herceg Novi in the north, past Tivat, Kotor, Budva and Bar to Ulcinj in the south. 173 beaches with a total length of 73 km make up almost a quarter of the entire 293 km long coastline. In Montenegro, you can choose beaches to suit every taste - with fine or coarse sand, pebble or rocky, located in quiet bays and bays or on capes and cliffs cutting the sea, equipped with the latest technology or wild with untouched nature. But no matter what you choose, everywhere you will be pleased with clean, clear water and the gentle sun. In summer, the average air temperature on the coast is 27.4 C, the maximum water temperature is 27.1 C, the average number of sunny days per year is 180. The largest beach is Velika Plaja in Ulcinj (length 13 km). Back
Cuisine Montenegrins love to eat quality food and know how to do it. Day and night, numerous taverns, restaurants, coffee shops and bars are open to you, where you will find delicious and healthy vegetable, seafood and meat Mediterranean cuisine, traditional European drinks and very decent local white and red wines. At first it may seem to you that they are not serving you very quickly, but believe me, in such a matter as food, according to Montenegrin concepts, rush is generally inappropriate! Try delicious meat dishes: pljeskavica (chop) stuffed with goat cheese, kajmak, smoked ham, schnitzels, a thousand lamb dishes. Don't miss the fried bleak fish, which is found only in Lake Skadar. In the villages, snack on gibanica cottage cheese pie, fresh organic fruits, and delicious Balkan sweets. Montenegrins love to eat quality food and know how to do it. Day and night, numerous taverns, restaurants, coffee shops and bars are open to you, where you will find delicious and healthy vegetable, seafood and meat Mediterranean cuisine, traditional European drinks and very decent local white and red wines. At first it may seem to you that they are not serving you very quickly, but believe me, in such a matter as food, according to Montenegrin concepts, rush is generally inappropriate! Try delicious meat dishes: pljeskavica (chop) stuffed with goat cheese, kajmak, smoked ham, schnitzels, a thousand lamb dishes. Don't miss the fried bleak fish, which is found only in Lake Skadar. In the villages, snack on gibanica cottage cheese pie, fresh organic fruits, and delicious Balkan sweets. Back
History From the very beginning, Montenegro was at the crossroads of cultures - Roman and Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman, Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Islam. All this left a special imprint on the culture of this South Slavic state. Cyrillic writing was brought to Montenegro in the 12th century. The XIV-XV centuries, the heyday of the Vojisavljevic, Balsic and Crnojevic dynasties, are marked by the heyday of Orthodox-Byzantine culture. Its centers were the monasteries of Ostrog, Moraca, Piva, Savina. In 1493, the first printing house was created in Montenegro, and in 1494 the first book in Cyrillic was printed - Oktoich, a song book of the Orthodox Church. The capture of Montenegro by the Ottoman Empire brought Muslim traditions into architecture. On the Adriatic coast, which was under the influence of Venice, first the Gothic style prevailed, and then, until the 18th century, the Renaissance. Then came the Baroque era. The revival of Montenegrin culture began in the middle of the 19th century, along with the struggle for independence and its acquisition. A special place is occupied by the works of Petar II Petrovic Njegos () poet, philosopher, statesman and religious figure. At the same time, writers Marko Miljanov and Stefan Mitrov Ljubisa () were creating. At the end of the 19th century, the palace of King Nicholas, the buildings of Parliament and the theater, the Embassies of Russia, France, Italy, Serbia and other countries were built in the capital of Montenegro, Cetinje. In the 20th century, Montenegro became part of Yugoslavia and natives of Montenegro made a significant contribution to the development of culture and art of the federation. Among the writers of the 20th century, we can note the poets Risto Ratkovic and Radovan Zogovic () and the novelist Mihailo Lalic (). 20th century painting is represented by artists Milo Milunovic (), Petar Lubarda (), Uros Toskovic (b. 1930) and Dado Djuric (b. 1933). Back
Attractions Ostrog Vysogo Monastery In the mountains, often hidden in clouds and darkness, stands the Ostrog Monastery - the greatest shrine of Montenegro. It was built in the seventeenth century and houses the relics of St. Basil of Ostrog. As the Montenegrins say, “St. Basil has been watching us all our lives and waiting for us to return to our roots.” Lake Skadar is not only the largest lake in the Balkans, the natural habitat of pelicans and the largest nesting ground for birds in Europe. Church of St. Luke in Kotor Back 20
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Officially spoken languages are also Serbian, Albanian, Croatian, and Bosnian. The national holiday is Independence Day, celebrated on July 13th. The very date of independence is June 3, 2006.
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Territory 155th in the world Total 13,812 km² of water surface 1.5% - the state is located in southeastern Europe, on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula. It is washed by the Adriatic Sea and has land borders with Croatia in the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the northwest, Serbia in the northeast, Kosovo in the east and Albania in the southeast. The length of the state's land borders is 614 km: in the west with the Republic of Croatia - 14 km; in the northwest with Bosnia and Herzegovina - 225 km; in the northeast with the Republic of Serbia and Kosovo - 203 km; in the southeast with the Republic of Albania - 172 km.
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Form of governmentRepublic
President Filip Vujanovic Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic The territory of Montenegro is divided into 21 municipalities. Municipalities are named after the names of their central cities: Administrative division of Montenegro Andrijevica Bar Berane Bijelo Polje Budva Danilovgrad Zabljak Kolasin Kotor Mojkovac Niksic Plav Pluzine Pljevlja Podgorica Rozaje Tivat Ulcinj Herceg Novi Cetinje Shavnik
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