ALA-TAU (variegated mountains) is the name given to the following ranges in Asiatic Russia : Terskei, (2) Kunghei and (3) Trans-ili, all three linking the Tian Shan and the Alexander range. (I) Lies south, and (2) and (3) north of and parallel to Lake Issyk-Kul. Average height 6,000-7,000ft. (Mt. Talgar i5,000ft.). Snow-line i,000—I r,,00ft. (4) Also called Talastau, west by south from the Alexander range. (5) Dzungarian Ala tau, a range bordering the Dzungarian gate, north of the Tian shan, average height 6,25oft., max., i,000ft. (6) Kuznetsk-Ala tau, between the upper Ob and the upper Yenisei, west of the Abakan mountains. Average height 6,000-7,000ft. For No. 6 see KUZNETSK.