Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, shore entry.
Red Stone is a freshwater dive site located in the Ural Mountains. The site features a reef structure extending from shallow water to a maximum depth of 37 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers enter from the shore, where visibility is consistently around 5 metres. The site is characterised by cold water conditions, making thermal protection essential. While the site is rated for beginners, the deeper sections exceed standard recreational limits. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks when navigating the underwater structures. There is no current, allowing for controlled buoyancy practice and exploration.
55.53267, 60.44463
Exhaled air from regulators can react with the gypsum walls and cause the formation of a cloudy substance.
Fly to Perm, then drive approximately 2 hours to the village of Orda. The entrance is 1.5 km north-west of the village on a plateau.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
The site is rated for beginners, though divers should note that the deeper sections reach 37 metres, which is beyond standard Open Water limits.
The site ranges from shallow water down to 37 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Red Stone is a shore entry dive site.
The primary hazard is the cold water. Additionally, divers must be aware of boat traffic when surfacing and potential entanglement risks near the wreck structure.
Diving at Red stone in Uvil’dy requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Red stone in Uvil’dy typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
