The picture is taken from some observation tower at the south-eastern outskirt of Essentuki. This tower is located 100 meters from the road connecting Essentuki and Essentukskaya stanitsa. I used to along this road to swim in the Podkumok River. A building with a blue roof and red advertising billboard is called Central market. I have not found out yet why the market situated on the very edge of a town is called Central