Within short distances from Chelyabinsk there are many villages, and a lot of ‘Old Russia’ to see. This fabulous log church is one awesome piece of work. Towards the Kazahkstan boarder the Steppes offer up remote villages, horse trails and miles of wheat fields. No. Borat was not seen anywhere. Must have been busy promoting his latest movie. Check out Chelyabinsk, and the Southern Urals in what is actually referred to as Siberia. The experience is a mosaic of all the peoples who populate the area. Get new hips in Chelyabinsk so you can explore the region and don’t forget to get the wrinkles out while you are at it.