Lake Kshara: where and how to get there?

Lake Kshara, photo of which can be seen in the article, is the deepest reservoir in the Vladimir region of Russia. It is located in the Vyaznikovsky District. The town of Vyazniki (district center) is located approximately 20 km from the pond. On the map, Ksharu can be found from the following coordinates: 56 ° 24'55 "N and 42 ° 17'22" E. The lake is located in the north of the Klyazminsko-Luhsky reserve (a protected natural complex of regional importance). There are no settlements on the banks of the reservoir. This makes it possible to preserve the pristine nature.

a brief description of

Lake Kshara (Vladimir region) - a reservoir of karst origin. It was formed at the site of the crust of the earth's crust. He is characterized by steep, steep banks, a funnel-shaped bottom, a very large depth. The area of the water surface is 1.32 square kilometers. Km. The length of the coast is 8 km. According to official data, the depth in the Kshara is 65-75 m, but local fishermen conducted independent measurements, providing figures half as many as claimed. This may indicate that the lake has a lot of holes and funnels.

The coastline is meandering, there are separate stretches. The water is crystal clear, the transparency is up to 4 m. The coast is poorly developed, it is characterized by a sharp slope. A dense pine forest grows on the banks. According to local residents, the water in Kshara has medicinal properties and is well mineralized, but there is no official confirmation of this information.

Hydronym

The word ksara from Sanskrit literally translates "melting water". Thanks to the features of the coastline, the lake is compared to a flower that has dissolved its petals. Caves, located near the reservoir, have caused the origin of many local legends. According to one of them, Koschey lived in these places in ancient times. It was he who owned all the adjacent territories near the lake. Therefore, the reservoir received such a consonant name - Kshara.

Flora and fauna

Lake Kshara differs a huge variety of flora and fauna. In the pond there are a lot of different fish. This pike, burbot, carp, perch, tench, etc. The indicator of the purity of water are river crayfish. After all, they can not live in dirty water with standing water.

This lake is unique in that the forests that grow on its banks are inhabited by a rare species of birds - the black-throated loon. Some time ago in this locality it was possible to find rare plants, in particular the half-bristle bristly. To date, it has completely disappeared.

The world of birds is also quite diverse. On the water surface of the lake you can find gray cranes, geese, ducks, herons. In the coastal forests, woodpeckers, wood grouses, black grouses live in great numbers.

Local legend of the lake

Lake Kshara in its own way is unique. And this, in turn, leads to the emergence of different legends. The most popular is about the floating island, which is supposedly in the pond. The legend says the following: in ancient times on the shore stood a village with a church. As a result of enemy aggression and the reluctance of the local population to submit to the enemy, the peninsula disconnected from the coastline. Despite the spectacularity of the legend, there is no plausible information in it, if viewed from a scientific point of view. Information about the peninsula is half true. After all, he eventually became an island. However, this is explained not by a mystical influence, but by a significant rise in the water level.

Recreation and Fishing

Not the most popular place for recreation is the lake Kshara (Vladimir region). Fishing here is notable. However, this is not surprising, because the territory of the reservoir is in the reserve. Thanks to the dense pine forest and rich fauna, amateurs come to these places to hunt. For them, the fishing and hunting farm "Kshara" was specially equipped. Any manipulation on this territory can be carried out only with the permission of the administration. Fishing and hunting are possible only after the purchase of permits.

There are several rules that are mandatory. First of all, it is not allowed to kindle bonfires. However, this is not surprising, since the forest is pine, but, as you know, the wood of this species is very dry and can quickly ignite. Fishing on Lake Kshara on motor boats is strictly prohibited. There are a lot of fish in the reservoirs, so only an oar can be used. And, of course, do not litter the territory.

Consequences of fires

In 2010, fires caused significant damage to local places. First of all, the forest was damaged by the fire. However, Lake Kshara, being very close, felt the destructive power of this element. Restoration of the forest belt has not been given special attention. At present, self-birch birch grows here.

The shoreline of the pond is also in a depressing state. This can be observed already for 6 years that have passed since the fire. Unfortunately, the district administration does not take any measures to restore it. But if environmentalists were involved, the situation would change in a positive way. Restoration of the initial state of this area would lead to the development of flora and fauna, which would contribute to a significant increase in the flow of tourists. However, at present such options are not even considered.

Lake Kshara (Vladimir region): how to get there?

Those who still want to come to rest in these places, you need to know how to get here. For example, consider the route from the capital of the Russian Federation. The starting point of the movement is Moscow. Leaving it, we are moving along the M7 highway (Gorkovskoe highway). On this road you can get to the town of Vyazniki. The route must be laid through the city of Vladimir. When you come to Vyaznikov, there will be a left turn. From this place the asphalt road ends, the priming begins. Driving through it without problems from the village of Burino can only be in dry weather, and if there were rains, then even not every SUV will master such obstacles. The approach from Mosta has its own characteristics. Here it is necessary to take into account the sand layer on the road. For example, in dry weather on a car with a small ground clearance you can get stuck several times, but in a rainy car any car can easily overcome this site.

Lake Kshara in art

The picturesque and beauty of this pond constantly attract the attention of art people. This area was used to write a huge number of landscapes. The authors of the paintings are both domestic masters and artists from other countries.

Everyone familiar film "St. John's wort" was shot on Lake Kshara. The painting uses many legends associated with the lake and its environs. The very same reservoir served as scenery for many scenes of the film.