Darasun

DARASUN, a balneological resort 65 km from the Darasun railway station of the Transbaikal Railway, in the Chita Okrug of the Far Eastern Region. The resort is located in a picturesque mountainous area at an altitude of 640 m in the valley of the Darasunka River. The area is covered with diverse forests. In summer, the climate is characterized by dry mountain air and an abundance of sunny days; the air temperature during the day fluctuates from 20° to 30°; the resort is protected from the prevailing northwestern winds by mountains. Therapeutic means are mineral springs; of these, there are currently 7 exploited springs of the following types: carbonated-iron, carbonated-alkaline-earth, and carbonated-alkaline-iron. All springs are characterized by a very high content of CO₂ (from 1.7 g to 3.4 g per liter) and a low temperature (from 0.5° to 7°). The water of the springs is used for baths and drinking. The resort has a bathhouse, a solarium, a hydrotherapy department, an electrotherapy and an X-ray cabinet. In 1927, a polyclinic was equipped. Indications for treatment with baths are cardiovascular and functional nervous diseases; for treatment with water internally, gastrointestinal diseases and anemia. The attendance at the resort reaches 1,000 people during the season. The season is from June 1 to September 1. Communication from the Darasun railway station of the Transbaikal Railway is by horse (6-8 hours).