Ilmen Lake, also known as Ilmen or Imenkul, is located in the Southern Urals near the southern tip of the Ilmen Range, in the territory of the city of Miass, Chelyabinsk region. The lake has a shape close to an oval, extending in the northwest and southeast directions. Its area is about 4.76 square kilometers and its maximum depth reaches 6.1 meter
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The impact crater, which appeared as a result of an iron meteorite weighing more than 300 kg falling to Earth, was recorded on May 17, 1990 at 23:20. This celestial object received number 180 in the USSR meteorite inventory. The meteorite crater is located in the field of the former Sterlitamak state farm, 20 kilometers west of the city of Sterlita
Konstantinovsky quarry is a picturesque artificial reservoir in the suburbs of Tver. Created in the last century on the site of a sand quarry, today it has become a favorite recreation spot for Tver residents. This reservoir is known for its clean water and beautiful surroundings, attracting both locals and tourists. In the summer, Konstantinovsky
Ritsa (Big Ritsa) is a mountain lake of glacial-tectonic origin, located in the Western Caucasus, Abkhazia, in the Gudauta district of the partially recognized Republic of Abkhazia. According to the administrative division of Georgia, it is located in the Gudauta municipality of the Abkhaz Autonomous Republic. It is the largest lake in Abkhazia
Asylykul, or Asylykul in Bashkir, is the largest lake in the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is located 27 km northwest of the city of Davlekanovo and is located in a basin between the spurs of the Belebey Upland, surrounded by mountains such as Tabulak, Ulu-Karagach, Ulutau, Belekei-Karagach, Bolshoi Nor, Malyi Nor and Zaytulyaktau. This karst-sink
The salt tract Tuzlukkol (or it is also called Tuzlukkol mud) is located 9.5 km southwest of the village of Burlyksky in the Belyaevsky district, Orenburg region. It is a hydrogeological and balneological natural monument with an area of 21.9 hectares, famous for its mineral mud and unique water sources. Geological and hydrogeological descri
Lake Malakhovo, also known as Malashka, is located 0.8 km northwest of the industrial site of the Sakmara Thermal Power Plant in Orenburg. It is a floodplain reservoir of the Sakmara River, an oxbow type, with an area of 31.45 hectares. The predominant depths vary from 1.0 to 5.0 meters, the width of the lake is from 50 to 150 meters, and the len
Lake Razval, located in the resort town of Sol-Iletsk in the Orenburg region, is a famous salt lake. It is part of a local group of lakes and stands out for its size and high salinity compared to other bodies of water in the surrounding area. The average depth of the lake is about 10 meters, and the greatest reaches 22 meters. Currently, Lake Razv
Lake Birjaly, also known as Jikaulgenköz, is a unique natural site on the northern slopes of Elbrus. This lake is of glacial origin, which is one of the highest mountain lakes in the Caucasus and has many interesting characteristics and stories. Geographical location and characteristics Lake Birjaly is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters ab
Lake Elton is an amazing natural formation in the north of the Caspian lowland and is the largest mineral lake in Europe by area. The name of the lake probably comes from the Mongolian (Kalmyk) “Altyn-Nor” - golden bottom, which was proposed by the naturalist P. S. Pallas in 1773. There is also a version about the origin of the name in honor of the
The Blue Lake in Ulyanovsk, although it got its name due to the special blue hue of the water, is actually a flooded quarry near the Seldinskoe highway. This reservoir, surrounded by picturesque nature, is known for its beauty and purity of water, which has long attracted both vacationers and freedivers who conduct their training here. Despite pla
Lake Talkas, majestically located on the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains in Bashkortostan, is a unique natural formation that captivates with its bizarre beauty and unique character. This is a freshwater lake of tectonic origin, comfortably located in a narrow intermountain depression on the western slope of the Irendyk ridge, in close proximi
Голубое озеро, расположенное в Карамскалинском районе Республики Башкортостан, является уникальным природным объектом, привлекающим внимание своей прозрачной водой и светло-синим оттенком. Озеро имеет неправильную круглую форму и занимает площадь 400 квадратных метров. Его наибольшее расстояние от берега до берега составляет 25 метров, а глубина до
The small lake Koshkul, located in the Chelyabinsk region near the city of Miass, despite its name, has nothing to do with cats. This is a combination of two Bashkir words: "ҡosh" - which means "bird" (or another version - "kash", which translates as "forest clearing"), and "kul" - which means "lake". The lake has a natural oval shape, its maximum
Buzuluksky pine forest really impresses with its beauty and uniqueness. This forest area, stretching over a huge area, is one of the natural resources of Russia. With its ancient age, estimated at thousands of years, it amazes the imagination with its mysterious forest paths and richness of flora and fauna. Lake Studenoye, located within the Buzul
The description of Lake Cholernoye in Buzuluksky Bor invites you to walk in the unique natural environment of the national park. Here's how you can rephrase the description to emphasize its beauty and suitability for recreation: “In the wooded expanses of the Buzuluksky forest lies the beautiful Lake Cholernoye, which is one of the pearls of this
Kuzminovsky Pond, located in the city of Ishimbay, is a unique recreation spot for local residents and tourists. The pond is located in close proximity to the Kuzminovka microdistrict and the village of Malobaikovo, access to it is through the regional road 80N-025 or through the village of Malobaikovo from the road 80N-307. This reservoir arose a
Tatyanovsky Pond, located in the Ishimbaysky district of Bashkortostan, is one of the largest in the area and attracts many tourists every year. This artificial reservoir arose due to the damming of the Budenya River at its confluence with the Tairuk River. Tatyanovsky Pond is known not only for its size, but also as a venue for sport fishing comp
Blue Lake in the Republic of Tatarstan, in the urban district of Kazan, is a unique natural system consisting of three unconnected reservoirs: Bolshoye Goluboe, Protochnoe and Maloe Goluboe. These lakes are of karst origin and are oxbow lakes of the Kazanka River. The lakes attract attention with their unusual natural beauty and peculiarities of w
Silicate lakes in Lipetsk are one of the most popular vacation spots for local residents and city guests. This complex of artificial reservoirs was formed on the site of former silicate quarries on the left bank of the Voronezh River. The lakes are distinguished by the purity of their water, as they are filled with groundwater and springs. Wide san
Koskol Lakes are large karst lakes located 13 km southwest of the village of Burlyksky. They are a hydrological, landscape and ornithological natural monument and occupy an area of about 25 hectares. The northern lake has an area of 15 hectares and the southern one 12 hectares, with an average depth of 1.5 m and a maximum depth of 2.5 m. The botto
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