The unique resort "Velegozh" (Tula region)

On the high bank of the Oka, in the pine forest there is a sanatorium "Velegozh" (Tula region). Forests there are reserved. The age of the trees exceeds one hundred years. In these parts, the highest ionization of air among the central regions of the Russian Federation .

Sanatorium "Velegozh" is located on the border of three regions: Tula, Moscow and Kaluga. At the same time, 340 people can rest here. The sanatorium is open all year round. Territory of the resort is large: along the right bank of the Oka it occupies 84 hectares. There are several underground springs with miraculous water. In a season in the forest there are a lot of mushrooms and berries. The bottom of the river at the sanatorium is sandy, more rarely - stony. Bathing in the Oka is allowed, but for vacationers "Velegoža" it is better to get the doctor's recommendations first. On the river - a good fishing, and the patients of the sanatorium have the opportunity to take a fun boat and ride on the water.

Resettlement and treatment

Rooms for living are located in five-story buildings. The rooms are designed for one, 2 or 3 people. Also in the sanatorium there are equipped "Lux" rooms for two people living. All rooms have a balcony with a beautiful view of the forest and river. Each room has facilities. The suites are additionally equipped with a refrigerator and a TV.

Sanatorium "Velegozh" (Tula region) accepts patients with diseases of the nervous system, respiratory tract, skin, circulatory system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases and eyes. Here all ages are being improved, except for children under 4 years old. The camp "Velegozh" (Tula region) is open all year round for children from 7 to 15 years. Photos convey the atmosphere of these places.

Medical Services and Nutrition

Sanatorium "Velegozh" (Tula region) today has an extensive medical and rehabilitation base. Also for the guests are offered SPA-procedures. The local hydropathic institution takes advantage of the demand, where patients can take different baths and therapeutic showers. But for the passage of any procedures, the prescription of the attending physician is necessary. The sanatorium provides 60 names of medical services. Nutrition three-, four- or five-time - depending on the disease. Different diet tables are proposed. Dishes are prepared by highly qualified chefs according to the declared or ordered menu. It is possible to get a separate, protein or vegetarian food.

History of the sanatorium "Velegozh"

The resort "Velegozh" (Tula region) has a rather long history. In place of the current buildings in 1906, local doctor Tarasov set up a large wooden house and opened a preventive clinic. Here came not only Tula, but also patients from the capital. But, unfortunately, the revolution interrupted this story. The premises of the clinic have not been preserved, but perhaps the botanical garden, which still decorates itself with the sanatorium, was left by Dr. Tarasov.

In the late 20's and early 30's a tuberculosis sanatorium was opened here from the administration of the Tula region. It existed before the opening of the Rest House "Velegozh" from the Ministry of Railways of the USSR. In the early 60's of last century it was transferred to the AUCCTU. Currently, "Velegozh" (a sanatorium, Tula region) is a private property. Its owners maintain a high level of rest, treatment and service.

Rest in "Velegozh"

Rest in "Velegozh" (Tula region) will not be boring neither to sport lovers, nor to fans of intellectual excursions, nor to people who prefer passive pastime. There is an extensive library, Finnish and Russian baths, basketball and volleyball courts, tables for tennis, a mini football and soccer field, a cinema hall, in winter an ice rink and ski runs are laid, a 600-meter long sledge runs. For lovers of sightseeing, excursions are organized to the Anton Chekhov Museum-Reserve (Melikhovo), to the Leo Tolstoy Museum-Estate (Yasnaya Polyana), to museums of samovars, weapons and gingerbread in Tula, to the source of Saint Euphrosyne in the village of Kolyupanovo, to the Museum-Reserve of the Artist Vasily Polenov and other places. Within 80 kilometers of the sanatorium "Velegozh" there are more than 30 different sights.

Therapeutic factor - the surrounding nature

The northern boundary of the territory of the sanatorium "Velegozh" (Tula region) forms a large picturesque stream Sknizhka. As a unique ecosystem, it is protected by the state. The water in the stream is clear and absolutely transparent. On the territory of "Velegozh" there are many cozy places where you can play, have a good time or have a picnic. In the park of the sanatorium there live a lot of different birds that fill their neighborhood with sonorous voices. They are absolutely not afraid of people. Vacationers like to observe their lives, which, in turn, is a relaxing procedure. Also, squirrels live in the park. They are happy to communicate with people and take food directly from their hands.