Parks and squares rt. National parks and reserves of Tatarstan: list. National Park "Nizhnyaya Kama"

2015 has been declared the Year of Parks and Public Gardens in the republic. To develop these territories, the Cabinet of Ministers of Tatarstan allocated money to municipalities for building materials

Rustam Minnikhanov visiting Gorky Park in Moscow

Leysana Nabieva - Kazan

As KazanFirst learned, the government of Tatarstan has begun implementing a plan for the Year of Parks and Public Gardens: on January 17, the Cabinet of Ministers issued a decree (available to KazanFirst), which states that 1 billion rubles will be allocated from the budget of the Republic of Tatarstan for the improvement of parks and public gardens in the republic. Municipalities will take another 500 million rubles from local budgets and extra-budgetary sources, the document says.

Kazan will receive the largest amount for improvement - 310 million rubles from the republican budget and 155 million from the local treasury and extra-budgetary sources. Nizhnekamsk (over 67 million rubles allocated) and Naberezhnye Chelny (136 budget million and 68 bonuses from extra-budget) will receive decent amounts. The least are Atninsky, Novosheshminsky and Kaybitsky districts (more than 3 million rubles each).

Kazanka embankment project

Local heads are invited to conclude agreements by February 15 with the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, which is appointed as the manager of budget funds, and the Main Investment and Construction Directorate (GISU, the customer of the improvement measures). Then municipalities will be able to claim the funds that the Cabinet of Ministers distributed between the regions of the republic.

This is the first time that such an unprecedentedly large amount of money for parks has been distributed among municipalities. In addition, it must be taken into account that in this crisis year, money is provided for an item that no one paid attention to before. For example, the head of the administration of the Kirov and Moskovsky districts, Damir Fattakhov, previously told KazanFirst that the city budget allocated an amount of 1 kopeck per 1 square meter for the maintenance of parks. m.

According to the order, representatives of municipal districts must submit their projects to the Ministry of Construction within the specified period. According to the press secretary of the Ministry of Construction, Gulnaz Minnikhanova, while work is underway to prepare agreements, all the main work will be organized after February 15.

Park reconstruction plan “Pine Grove” near the Khimikov cultural center in Kazan

The procedure for executing the order is as follows: districts send land allotments to the ministry where the work will be carried out; the lands must be in municipal ownership. Then GISU announces tenders for suppliers of building materials and design estimates, and municipalities determine the amount of materials in accordance with the money allocated to them. “Projects of parks and squares are a matter for municipalities,” Minnikhanova clarifies.

“Representatives must bring a project and state what work they need to carry out, they will agree on certain documents, and based on these mentioned works, money will be paid,” says the interlocutor.

Representatives of some districts, however, believe that the money allocated by the government may not be enough.

In the Aktanysh region, much of the planned work has already been done, says Foat Fazliev, head of the department for infrastructure and development. The reconstruction of Victory Park is already underway for the 70th anniversary, while the funds previously allocated for the work have already run out: “We are already in debt, the contractors worked there.” Regarding the agreement, the interlocutor clarifies: “The materials are already there, the paving stones are also there, we purchased the paving stones. While there are no contracts, the Ministry of Construction asked for [an application], we sent that we would use this money for Victory Park.”

Reconstruction project of Victory Park in Kazan

Money is allocated for building materials: side stones, paving stones, muffs, cables, lighting masts, and is distributed based on the number of residents in the area, confirms Minnikhanova. “Construction and installation work and landscaping are carried out at the expense of the municipalities themselves,” she continues.

Ruslan Garipov, deputy head of the executive committee for infrastructure and development of the Aktanysh district, notes that the work will cost at least 15-16 million rubles. “The 8 million that the republic is allocating is not enough, we can’t meet it.” According to him, the local budget will add funds, and “investors will also invest.” The agreement will be concluded when we win the tender, the general contractor will be there, and GISU usually conducts it there,” he says.

Funds are distributed among districts according to the number of residents, and bonuses are given due to the commissioning of housing. For example, our district completed 10% more housing, comments Garipov.

The head of the public relations department of the Nizhnekamsk region, Marina Kamelina, notes that by 2016, for the 50th anniversary of the city of Nizhnekamsk, it is planned to improve the city park. “We have a lot of work planned for the park, the territory of the Tukai park will be improved nearby, it should be a single good complex. There is a small park near [Prospekt] Mira, 5, where they will build a universal sports ground,” the interlocutor comments.

Project of a recreation area in Gorky parga in Kazan

The head of the Department of Budget and Finance of the Nizhnekamsk District Executive Committee, Svetlana Loginova, states that she has not yet seen the order.

“We have identified the places where parks and squares are planned, they are now planning design work, they are still being approved, but exactly which of them are still unknown,” says Vladimir Lapin, head of the department of construction, housing and communal services, transport, energy, communications and road facilities of the executive committee of the Chistopol district. He doubts that the allocated funds will be enough: “21 million has been allocated for our region, as far as I remember, it will not be enough for everything.” They asked us for information, we made an inventory of land plots that fall under parks and public gardens; the types of work have been roughly determined, which should be carried out where, and this information has been sent to the Ministry of Construction, the interlocutor continues. According to him, what will be done under this program will now be determined, but there is no date yet when an agreement between the district and the ministry will be concluded.

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This year they will begin to combat the siltation of the reservoir, bottom sediments will be removed, so the authorities are asking local residents to bear with the unpleasant smell of hydrogen sulfide. Then fresh air will return, they promise

Ilnur Yarkhamov - Kazan

404 million rubles over three years will be allocated for the restoration or, in other words, for the eco-rehabilitation of the Admiralty Pond (this is the old bed of the Kazanka River). The main work will take place next year, at which time the lion's share of funding is expected to arrive - 360 million from the federal and regional budgets. The 1st Deputy Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Tatarstan announced this yesterday Rustem Kamalov at a round table in the Public Chamber of the Republic of Tatarstan.

In 2016 Main Investment and Construction Department of the Republic of Tatarstan(GISU) will begin to “partially remove” the bottom sediments of the pond and clear the coastal area. The authorities hope to eventually turn this place into a tourist center.

Despite this, industrial enterprises continue to have a detrimental effect on the pond.

“Out of 16 enterprises, including industrial ones, we have only two registered enterprises that report. These are Vodokanal and Kazan Helicopter Plant,” she complainedIrina Mustakimova, and about. Head of the Water Resources Department of the Republic of Tatarstan, Lower Volga Basin Water Administration. However, a “slight decrease” in wastewater discharges is noted on the lake.

As KazanFirst learned ( full list polluting enterprises are at the disposal of the editorial office), over two years, by June 21, 41 protocols on administrative offenses on the Admiralty Reservoir were drawn up. For example, on February 29, 2014, the city Vodokanal discharged “domestic fecal wastewater” into a pond. Also, the municipal unitary enterprise “City Improvement” discharged storm water from the city sewerage into the pond.

Kamalov told KazanFirst that a black list of pond polluters will be prepared in the near future. It will be given wide publicity to cause public censure.

“The eco-rehabilitation project does not take into account the problems associated with the flow of groundwater from the sludge dumps of the Powder Plant (product waste that makes up dust and fine parts during ore washing -KazanFirst)," stated Irek Zigantdinov, representative of the freelance assistant to the President of the Republic of TatarstanNatalia Fishman. According to him, because of this, the water in the pond is now highly oxidized.

The problem of sludge groundwater at the Powder Plant has been going on for a long time, says corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan and expert of the Public ChamberVenera Latypova. According to her, experts have still not been able to find official confirmation that the dumps belong to the plant. “[Representatives of the plant] tell us that they don’t have any sludge, but we see strong oxidation in the water,” the scientist complains. She notes that experts are not allowed access to the areas where the sludge is supposedly stored: “no one is allowed there.”

Since the project is mainly financed by Federal agency water resources of the Russian Federation, then to implement eco-rehabilitation everything must be officially and strictly confirmed, says Latypova. Therefore, the problem of “unofficial” sludge pollution by the Powder Plant is excluded from the project.

“The gunpowder factory has existed for several centuries; it began under the tsars. They make excuses that earlier, under the empire, under the USSR, there was another legal entity, but now it’s different, so there are no documents and no one is to blame,” explains the performer of engineering surveys on the reservoirOleg Nikitin.

Eco-rehabilitation project and the function of a pond for the city

According to Latypova, the Admiralty Pond performs a very important hydrodynamic function for the city. About 24% of the accumulated water is groundwater. Without the pond, these waters would have poured into the streets of the Kirovsky district, and there would have been a flood. She notes that 3 years ago it was calculated that the environmental damage to the pond amounted to 1.4 billion rubles. But if the pond can no longer absorb groundwater, the damage to the city will amount to 80 billion rubles.

According to Kamalov, now it is necessary to remove bottom sediments from the pond. The rate of siltation of the reservoir is one of the highest in Tatarstan - 20 cm per year. Average depth pond is 0.5 m. Therefore, it will be necessary to extract about 150,000 tons of sludge.

Latypova reported the results of bottom research. It turns out that a significant portion of the contamination was caused in the early years of the pond's formation. And it was created in 1957, when the main mouth of the Kazanka River was blocked. At that time, enterprises discharged wastewater without any filtration. Rospotrebnadzor found that 40% of the sludge is dangerous and does not meet sanitary and hygienic requirements, the scientist says.

Kyrlay Park
The park has both attractions for the little ones and an extreme zone for those who want to tickle their nerves and get a dose of adrenaline. Central location dedicated to the Ferris wheel, known for its impressive size (the height of the attraction reaches 55 m, this is the third highest figure in the country), where you can often see not only vacationers, but also newlyweds (the “Kiss in the Sky” promotion allows newlyweds to ride in a romantically decorated cabin). The wheel can accommodate up to 3,600 visitors per hour. The park has many cafeterias with a mandatory children's menu; in addition, there is a photo studio and toy and souvenir shops. Competitions and prize draws are held regularly.

Victory Park
Victory Memorial Park in Kazan is a park in the Novo-Savinovsky district of Kazan, located at the intersection of Bondarenko Street and Khusain Yamashev Avenue.

The park covers an area of ​​approximately 50 hectares.

Story

The development of the park began in the 1970s. 1,418 trees and shrubs were planted in swampy areas according to the number of days and nights of the Great Patriotic War.

Construction of the memorial complex itself began and was completed in 1995 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Current state

Victory Park is a favorite vacation spot for residents and guests of Kazan, as the park has a vast territory where you can go rollerblading, cycling, hiking, ride horses and ponies, sit in summer cafes, take a photo in front of the legendary military equipment.

Victory Park has turned into a traditional place for newlyweds to lay flowers at the Eternal Flame.

In 2000-2002, parades of the Kazan garrison were held in Victory Park in honor of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War.

On the north-eastern side there is a pond in which specially bred carp and crucian carp, as well as wild ducks, are found.
Geographic coordinates 55°49"48.0324"N, 49°6"27.1044"E

Park DK Khimikov

Park DK KhimikovPark in the Moskovsky district, inherited by Kazan residents from the Soviet period and, in fact, stuck in that time...

Unkempt lawns, uncleared paths, simple carousels - not The best way to attract many visitors.

Metal slides scorching hot in the heat: we didn’t meet anyone willing to ride.

Children, as a rule, are unpretentious people, and will find something to be happy about, even in such a boring park as this one. It would be funny to mention the presence of the Internet, a toilet and a cafe in a review of this park. None of this is here, of course.

Uritsky Park
Park named after UritskyPark named after Uritsky (or Uritsky Park) is one of the largest and most well-groomed parks in the city of Kazan.

Location

Uritsky Park is located on the territory of the Moskovsky district of the city of Kazan between the streets of Khasan Tufan, Academician Korolev, Vasilchenko and Gagarin.

From the south, the park borders the Tasma stadium, with which it forms a single recreation area on days of mass celebrations. From the north, the park borders the residential area of ​​the village of Uritsky (Akademika Koroleva and Kolomenskaya streets). West Side The park is a forested area through which you can exit onto the roadway on Vasilchenko Street.

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In 2005, the park was reconstructed. As a result, the park's dilapidated walking paths were reconstructed and the green space system was restored.

At the entrance to the park there is a cafe "Spring" and a memorial complex dedicated to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On the right side of the park is the Moskovsky Culture and Sports Center (formerly the Motor Builders House of Culture, in Soviet times - the Uritsky House of Culture).

In the center of the park there is a lake, from which a wide canal is diverted to the far part of the park.

The lake is home to small fish, and in the warm season there are also ducks, which are fed by park visitors.

On days of mass celebrations (Sabantuy, City Day), carps are released into the canal.

The channel is decorated with three openwork arched bridges, on which the newlyweds traditionally fasten specially made padlocks with memorable notes, and the keys to these love locks are drowned in the channel, symbolizing the strength of the marriage.

For children, the park has a playground with slides and swings. In addition, within the park there is playground with a tennis court and gymnastic equipment.

In the far part of the park there is a Maidan and a football ground with running tracks.

Interesting Facts

In the 1970s, on the site of the current Antoshka cafe, there was a decommissioned passenger plane; cartoons for children were shown in its cabin.

IN Soviet time the canal was longer and reached the far part of the park, but at some point a dam was built near the Antoshka cafe, and the existence of a continuation of the canal is reminiscent of a deep ditch, beloved by children in winter for sliding downhill.

Planted in the park a large number of deciduous trees into shrubs.
Geographic coordinates 55°50"16.008"N, 49°3"45"E

Rustam Minnikhanov opened the updated Uritsky Park in Kazan

The reconstructed Uritsky Park was opened on August 28, 2016 in Kazan by the President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. The head of the republic inspected the renovated territory, which was cleaned and put in order.

The main emphasis during the reconstruction was on improving the pond and water channel along the park - the bottom was cleaned, aerators were installed to saturate the water with oxygen, the banks were strengthened and lined with coarse gravel, wooden slopes were built, the pier was updated, and houses for ducks were built. In addition, the bridges across the canal were completely reconstructed, they were equipped with underlays, new iron fences, and paving stones.
Also, asphalt was laid on the walking paths, and the rubber surface on the jogging track along the perimeter of the park was renewed. They finished laying it last weekend; specialists had to work at night. Also in the walking area of ​​the park, a special iron “Wall of Love” has appeared, where newlyweds can hang locks, symbolizing the strength of their union. This was done to prevent locks from being hung on bridge railings, which become deformed under the weight.
The reconstruction cost 80 million rubles.

at the Kazan Zoo

A notable place in the reserve is the dendrological garden of the Raifa forestry (Raifa Arboretum).

The Volga-Kama State Natural Biosphere Reserve was established on April 13, 1960 by Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR No. 510 with the aim of protecting the remaining undisturbed forest and forest-steppe ecosystems of the middle Volga region.

The arboretum is located in the Raifa part of the reserve.

The arboretum is located 30 km south of Kazan.

In addition to the arboretum, the reserve has had a nature museum and a weather station since 1975.

Students from Kazan, Moscow, Donetsk, Udmurt, Kharkov universities, and the Kazan Pedagogical Institute annually undergo internships at two inpatient stations of the reserve.

There is a school forestry station attached to the reserve. Every year, the dendrological garden and the Nature Museum of the reserve are visited by more than 10 thousand tourists.

Purpose of creation

Protection of the remaining undisturbed forest and forest-steppe ecosystems of the middle Volga region.

Environmental education of schoolchildren and students.

In the Kirovsky district, near the Lagernaya station, there are areas of natural oak forests, miraculously preserved from development modern city. Currently, these are blocks 123 and 124 of the Lebyazhye city forest park. The grove represents the remains of the once huge Igumnovsky forest, popularly known as “Oaks”.

Since December 29, 1985, the "Dubki" massif and the adjacent "Ekaterininskaya Alley" on Boevaya Street became a state natural monument, which occupies an area of ​​25 hectares.
It is interesting that this place has been associated with human life since ancient times. The first human settlements appeared here many millennia BC. In 1948-1976, archaeologists from the IYALI KFAN of the USSR discovered and studied five archaeological sites here, characteristic of the Balym-Kartashikha and Atabaev stages of the development of the Prikazan culture; for the developed and late stages of the Neolithic Volga-Kama culture and the Maklasheyevsky stage of the Prikazan culture. In 1905-1907, Maydays of Zarechye workers and soldiers of the Kazan garrison took place in the grove. These events were artistically reflected in the novel “Spring Winds” by the classic of Tatar literature Kavi Najmi.

In the post-revolutionary period, “Dubki” became a favorite vacation spot where “extras” and berry and mushroom picking took place. The forest suffered significantly in 1921 when it was cut down during the fuel crisis.
Botanically, the value of “Oaks” is determined by the fact that these are natural oak forests on the left bank of the Volga, which almost disappeared “thanks” to the creation of the Kuibyshev reservoir in 1956. The oak forests are more than two hundred years old.
It is believed that “Catherine Alley,” which now has 82 oak trees, was named in honor of the arrival of Catherine II to Kazan. Unfortunately, part of the alley was destroyed due to the construction of a residential building next door and a number of other reasons.
Currently, the massif suffers from mass recreation and erosion of the banks by the Kuibyshev Reservoir.
Thus, the Dubki natural monument has historical, scientific, recreational and water conservation significance.

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TV channel Ether 24
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Tatarstan is a region with endless forests, spacious well-groomed fields, deep rivers, numerous springs and lakes. The nature of this region is rich in deciduous and coniferous forests, which are the habitat of a variety of forest inhabitants, and the numerous beautiful reservoirs are full of the most different types fish

The reserves of Tatarstan include beautiful ice lakes, deep caves, forests and other natural objects. Having been here, you can feel all the magical power and power of nature.

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What nature reserves and national parks are there in Tatarstan? The natural reserve fund of Tatarstan includes a total of 154 specially protected natural objects, including the following:

• State Volga-Kama Biosphere Reserve;
• "Lower Kama" - state national park;
• 24 different types of natural state reserves of regional significance;
• natural monuments (127 in total) of regional significance, including 64 water (springs, lakes, rivers) and 63 land;
• one natural, specially protected area local significance.

All of them occupy an area of ​​133,625 hectares, which is about 2% of the total area of ​​the republic.

Below is a list of the most significant reserves and national parks of Tatarstan. On the territory of the republic, especially large and important natural objects are the Volzhsko-Kama Nature Reserve and the Nizhnyaya Kama National Park (more about them detailed information below in the article).

List of Tatarstan reserves of national significance

1. Bilyarsk State Historical, Archaeological and Natural Museum-Reserve (Bilyarsk village).
2. Historical and Architectural Bulgarian Museum-Reserve (Spassky District).
3. Volga-Kama State Natural Biosphere Reserve (Raifsky site).
4. Elabuga Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve (city of Elabuga).
5. Iske-Kazan Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve (Kamaevo village).
6. The Kazan Kremlin is a historical, architectural and art museum-reserve (Kazan).

Among the large, state-protected natural zones is “Lower Kama” (national park near the city of Elabuga).

Let us present in more detail the two most significant natural objects for the republic and the entire country.

Volzhsko-Kama Nature Reserve of Tatarstan

In the eastern territory of the European part of Russia (east of the Republic of Tatarstan), where the Kama flows into the Volga and where the border between the forest and steppe zones is located, the Volga-Kama Nature Reserve extends. It consists of 2 separate sections: Saralovsky (Laishevsky district of the republic) and Raifsky.

The most unique reserve in Tatarstan was formed in 1960. The purpose of its creation is to study and preserve natural complexes Trans-Volga region.

The Saralovsky section, which includes the waters of the Kuibyshev Reservoir, has its own characteristics. Here you have the opportunity to observe the life of animals in natural conditions.

The main attraction of this area is the white-tailed eagle (listed in the International Red Book). There is a specially equipped place where you can admire this rare bird, the flights of seagulls, kites and other birds. Here it is quite common to see an elk, a raccoon dog and a beaver swimming across the channel.

The area of ​​the entire reserve is 10 thousand hectares.

Raifa section

This section of the reserve is located on the territory of the Zelenodolsk district. Its natural area is a real pearl of the Volga region. It's hard to find a place like it. In a relatively small area, forests grow of almost all types characteristic of middle zone Russia, as well as plantings whose age is more than 250-300 years.

Just look at Lake Raifskoye - a wonderful body of water with dark blue water! On the territory of the site there are lakes formed as a result of karst processes, and sphagnum swamps, reserves of relics of the Ice Age.

The Raifa Dendrological Garden (area - 3.5 hectares) presents Asian and American vegetation to visitors in its departments. In total, more than 500 species of shrubs and trees grow here - the largest collection in the entire Volga region.

In the territory security zone of this site there is a unique historical architectural monument 17th century - male Raifa Mother of God Monastery.

The Raifa Museum of Nature displays more than 50 species of the reserve's inhabitants. The complex is equipped with multimedia equipment that allows showing films and conducting lectures on natural topics.

National Park "Nizhnyaya Kama"

The park is located on the territory of 2 administrative districts of Tatarstan: Tukaevsky and Elabuga. There are several water (Kriushe and Kama rivers) and land (through forests) routes for tourists in the park.

The territory occupies a section of the lower reaches of the Kama River and, in terms of its relief, represents a dissected stepped plain with watershed heights on average up to 165 meters. A characteristic feature is the widespread development of a network of gully-beams, mainly tied to the right, higher bank of the Kama.

The fauna is represented by representatives of the animal world typical for the eastern part of central Russia, but a special flavor is given to it by taiga and steppe species of mammals and birds: chipmunk, red-backed vole, steppe pied, hoopoe, roller.

The park was founded in April 1991. Its area is 26.2 hectares. The park is located not far from the cities of Nizhnekamsk, Yelabuga and Naberezhnye Chelny.

It should be noted that near the city of Elabuga there are about 80 archaeological sites: Elabuga site of the Bronze Age (2000 BC); Neolithic site (3000 BC); Elabuga or Devil's settlement (VIII-XIII centuries AD); Tanai settlement and its dwellings; several burial grounds.

Conclusion

All the reserves that exist in Tatarstan contain enormous natural wealth and important information about ancient historical events, about the culture of past times, traditions and customs of the peoples who once lived in these beautiful places rich in natural gifts.

And today in the republic a huge amount of work is being done on a state scale to increase such areas in order to preserve and enhance the natural and historical heritage.

Tatarstan is located on the East European Plain at the confluence of the Volga and Kama. The republic is located in forest and forest-steppe zones. Deciduous tree species, which are found here in large quantities, are represented by oak, linden, and birch. Of the coniferous plantations in this place, pine and spruce predominate. The plain of Tatarstan sometimes alternates with small hills.

There are a large number of attractions on the territory of the republic natural origin. Excellent living conditions have been created here various types animals and birds. Some are even listed in the Red Book. While here, it is recommended to visit places that are popular with tourists.

Lake Proval is of karst origin. It is located in the Alekseevsky district not far from settlement Zoteevka. Since 1978, the reservoir has been given the status of a regional natural monument. The lake has an oval shape. The width of the reservoir is 75 m with a length of 60 m. The depth here does not exceed three meters. Used to be a lake The failure was several times deeper.

The Nizhnyaya Kama National Park was created in 1991 for the conservation and further study of forests and meadows. It is located in the northeastern part of Tatarstan in the valley of the Kama River and its tributaries. The uniqueness of the park is that there is a junction of three climatic subzones. Thanks to this, “Lower Kama” is distinguished by a variety of landscape complexes and a wealth of wildlife.

A large number of plants and animals presented here are included in the Red Book. This park of national importance is a unique natural museum. The beautiful landscapes and original natural compositions that can be seen in this place will not leave anyone indifferent.

The name of the river means "spring". The Sheshma flows through the territory of Tatarstan and touches part of Samara region. This river is the left tributary of the Kama. The source of the Sheshma is located on the Bugulma-Belebeevskaya Upland. The river flows into the Kuibyshev reservoir. And to be more precise - to the Kama Bay. The length of the reservoir is 259 km.

The river is predominantly fed by snow and underground. Sheshma acts as a transport route of local importance. In addition, the reservoir plays a big role for local farmers. The river is a very important source of water supply, without which farming will be quite problematic.

Lake Lesnoye is located in close proximity to the village of Bolshiye Kabany, which is located in the Laishevsky district. The reservoir is located 6 km from this settlement. This road can be covered on foot or by car.

Lesnoye has a round shape. The length of the reservoir is 470 m. The width will be equivalent to 100 m. The average depth of the lake is kept at five meters. The maximum value is 12 meters. It is home to a large number of fish of different species.

The reservoir is of karst-suffusion origin. It is fed mainly by underground sources and has no drainage. The water in the lake has no characteristic color or smell. At the same time, the level of transparency here is quite high. The bottom is visible at a depth of up to one and a half meters.

Lesnoye is the main source of water for animals living nearby. Since 1978, the lake has been positioned as a regional natural monument and is therefore protected by law.

Vyazovskie Mountains

Not far from Zelenodolsk on the right bank of the Volga are the Vyazovskie Mountains. They are famous not for their high altitude, but for their unique flora and fauna. Besides, this place original in that they converge here borders of three republics In addition to Tatarstan, we are also talking about Chuvashia and Mari-El.

While in the mountains, you can visit another natural monument. They are the so-called lakes, which are small lakes of karst origin. The coastal landscapes of these lakes beckon with their beauty. Unique plants and small birch groves will be forever etched in your memory. In addition, a beautiful panorama of the Volga banks opens from the mountains.

Blue Lakes

The Blue Lakes lake system consists of Big Blue, Protochny And Small Blue Lakes. Since 1994, the natural monument received the status of a state nature reserve of regional importance.

The maximum depth of the lakes is small, no more than 4 meters, but their The picturesqueness and clarity of the water make them popular not only among guests, but also among residents of Tatarstan.

Big blue Lake - favorite place divers and fans of winter swimming.

Kuibyshev Reservoir

Located in Tatarstan the confluence of two great rivers - the Volga and Kama. After the construction of the Zhigulevskaya hydroelectric power station dam, it was hidden by the waters of the Kuibyshev reservoir.

Its length is more than 500 kilometers, the northern part is located on the territory of Tatarstan. As a result of filling the reservoir, a real man-made sea was formed - the width of the water surface at the mouth of the Kama reaches 44 kilometers.

Mount Chatyr-Tau

This is the most high point The Republic of Tatarstan has an elevation of 321.7 meters above sea level. On many maps it is marked as a ridge, but in fact the mountain is an outlier that took the form of a ridge as a result of erosion of the surrounding area, and not due to tectonic movements.

The name Chatyr-Tau is translated as “tent-mountain,” and this is logical - the remnant looks like a giant green tent. From the top of the mountain you can see a panorama of the surrounding area, as well as the neighboring settlements. In 1972, the territory of the mountain and neighboring lands became a natural monument, and in 1999 - a nature reserve.

At the foot of Chatyr-Tau lives a colony of steppe bobaks and the flora of the Red Book of Tatarstan grows. The mountain is very popular among fans of hang gliders and paragliders.

Volzhsko-Kama Nature Reserve

The collection of the reserve includes one of the most ancient forests in all of Eastern Europe (individual trees are up to 300 years old), 2038 species of plants, 12 of which are listed in the Red Book of Russia, 2644 species of fauna.

An arboretum and a nature museum are available for visiting. In the arboretum, which traces its history back to 1921, you can see a collection of 500 species of flora (they are organized in exhibitions according to parts of the world).

The Museum of Nature invites visitors to learn about the flora and fauna of the region; it contains more than 50 stuffed animals in several compositions with scenes of animal behavior.

On the territory of the reserve there is also the Raifa Monastery and a special visitor center, where tourists can watch a film about the reserve or take a tour virtual tour across the territory.

Dolgaya Polyana

The Dolgaya Polyana natural park includes the village of the same name on the banks of the Volga in the Tetyushsky Mountains.

The family estate of the local Molostov family is also located here. At the beginning of the 20th century, Count Molostov brought to Dolgaya Polyana trees and shrubs unique to these regions which are still growing in the area. Examples of such species include Phrygian cornflower, steppe plum, and Andrzeevsky's carnation.

Many species of the park's flora are included in the Red Book. The complex itself became a protected area only in 2000.

In addition, “Dolgaya Polyana” is considered one of the most powerful energy sources zones throughout the republic. Ufologists and psychics often come here for visits.

Anomalous points in the park are two clearings on the way to the Volga bank. This is where interference occurs in mechanical and digital devices. At the same time, people in the clearings feel extraordinary calm, cases of wound healing and blood pressure stabilization have been noted.

Lake Kara-Kul

Lake Kara-Kul in the Baltasinsky district can be called the Tatar Loch Ness. There is a legend associated with the reservoir, according to which a huge snake lives here. Locals call this place “su ugese”, which means “water bull”. The myths also contain information about the disappearance of hunters due to the reluctance of people to make sacrifices to the owner of the lake - the snake.

In general, the name of the lake can be translated as “Black Lake”. Indeed, the waters of the lake are dark in color (in cloudy weather, from certain points under the shade of a dense forest, the lake looks bluish-black). Perhaps this circumstance prompted local residents at the thought of a monster in a pond. In fact, the black tint to the water is given by the karst rocks dissolved in it, from which the shores are made.

Now Kara-Kul is ennobled. A tourist base and a boat rental point have been built here, and there are bridges along the banks. In summer, tourist rallies and other events are often organized near the lake. Fishermen love Kara-Kul for natural resources– There are minnows, silver carp and carp here.

Yuryevskaya Cave

This is the largest cave in the Volga region - located in the Bogorodsky Mountains. It is a regional natural monument. The first studies in the cave were carried out in 1953. Since then, speleologists have been clearing away the rubble in the cave.

The cave consists of a cave-in grotto (entrance), two large halls and three manholes. The first one, the Grotto of Rains, is famous for its red stalagmite half a meter high. The second - Red Grotto - has picturesque streaks on the walls, a well and a steep vertical passage. The third hole is difficult to access and closed to visitors. And in general, the entire cave is not equipped for mass excursions; access here is open only in the format of speleo tours with the appropriate equipment.

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