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
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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
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 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
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
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
Lake Kaban in Kazan is one of the most famous and picturesque natural attractions of the Republic of Tatarstan. It is a system of three reservoirs - Lower, Middle and Upper Kaban, each of which has its own characteristics and legends. Nizhny Kaban, also known as Blizhny, is separated from Middle Kaban by a bridge and has a channel from which the B
Lake Shartash, located in the Kirovsky district of Yekaterinburg, is one of the main natural attractions of the city. Its name comes from Turkic words that can be interpreted as “lake of yellow stone” or “swamp lake”. The water in the lake was formed about a million years ago, and since then it has become a place where traces of human activity can
Красивое местечко в заповедной зоне (окружен сотовым бором с внушительного размера можжевельниками). На озере отличная экология и живописные закаты. Среди обитателей фауны замечено приличное гнездовье цапель и журавлей.
Ilmen (Old Russian name Ilmer) is a large lake in the western part of the Novgorod region. It is part of the drainage basin of the Baltic Sea and is a post-glacial reservoir with picturesque shores and a rich history. The area of the lake is 982 km², but depending on the water level it can vary from 733 to 2090 km². The lake is about 45 km long an
The Radostnoye deposit (also known as Raduzhnoe or Radoshnoye) was discovered in 1817. The mined ferruginous quartzites were supplied to the Ufaleysky and Kyshtym metallurgical plants. The deposit is part of the Taratash group of deposits and is located on the southern slope of Mount Radoshnaya (also known as Mount Radostnaya, according to the top
In the vicinity of SNT "Uzor" and the village of Gubino, Moscow region, there are peat quarries, which are part of the peat extraction activity. Peat is an organic substance formed as a result of the accumulation of plant residues in conditions of high humidity and lack of oxygen. It is an important natural resource used in agriculture as a fertili
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