Vorskla (river): characteristics and photos

Vorskla - the river, flowing on the territory of Russia and Ukraine, is the left tributary of the Dnieper. Its length is more than 400 kilometers. The origins are located on the Middle Russian Upland, near the village of Pokrovka (Belgorod region)

Key information

Mostly the Vorskla River flows through the territory of Ukraine. It crosses the Sumy and Poltava region along the Dnieper lowland. Then it flows into the Dnieper in the territory of the Dneprodzerzhinsk Reservoir.

Vorskla is a river, the channel of which is equipped with dams and sluices-regulators. There is also a reservoir with an area of 110 hectares in the area of. Krapivnogo (Belgorod region, Russia), the contents of which are used for industrial, domestic and agricultural needs. Fishing is also well developed on the river.

Variety of flora and fauna

In Vorskla there are about 50 species of different fish, mainly carp. Also found:

• Carp;
• roach;
• pike;
• bream;
• Minnows;
• zander;
• Catfish and others.

Near the river there is a huge number of wild animals, in particular foxes, hares, wild boars, roe deer, ducks, herons, waders and pheasants.

Along the coast there are large tracts of coniferous and deciduous forests.

What is on the banks

What the Vorskla River did not see! Belgorod region on its bank belongs to the reserve "Belogorye", more precisely its site in the form of a forest. Also near Kotelvoi is the Kovpakov Forest Park, and at the Pionerskaya Station there is the Polyana Skazok complex in the form of sculptures.

Vorskla is a river where you can have a good rest for both children and adults. There are many sanatoriums, tourist complexes and children's camps.

The largest settlements along which the river Vorskla flows:

• Poltava, Kobelyaki, Sanzhary (Old and New), Akhtyrka, Kirikovka, Great Pisarevka (Ukraine);
• Yakovlevo, Graivoron, Borisovka, Tomarovka (RF).

Event in history

The most famous historical event associated with this river is a battle on the Vorskla River. It took place in August 1399 between the army of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which included Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, Germans and others, and the Golden Horde. Khan Timur-Kutlug and Emir Yedigei commanded.

It ended with the victory of the Tatars. In the 14th century, under the rule of the horde, there was a significant part of modern Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Also among the significant events that took place in this area - the Battle of Poltava in 1709. In that battle the Russians fought with the Swedes.

Where did Vorskla (the river) come from?

Its history goes back to the distant past, when the Scythians and Sarmatians lived on the territory of modern Ukraine and Russia. The very name of the river is first encountered in documents dated 1173 year. It is also seen in the Ipatiev Chronicle.

So where did the name of the river Vorskla come from? Versions on this subject are many. One researcher believes that the term "Vorskol" refers to the notion of border fortification, "thief" at that time meant a fence or a fence.

Another variant of hydronemia originates from aorts - representatives of the nationality, which was once part of the Sarmatian tribe. A little later this name was picked up by the Turkic-speaking Kypchaks. The second part of the "count" in Mongolian means "valley" or simply "river". That is why there is an opinion that the name came from the Turks, who at one time inhabited the area next to the river.

There is another legend connected with the origin of the name. The queen was moving on the carriage across the bridge, and at that moment her glasses fell down. She said: "The thief of the warehouse" ("slope" - "glass" in Ukrainian). However, there is no legendary documentary evidence, but this story is often told to locals by tourists.

Active pastime

You can organize for yourself a holiday on the river Vorskla for every taste. As already mentioned, on its shores there are many sanatoriums and children's camps. But for lovers of outdoor activities will be interesting activities such as water hikes or alloys.

On the Internet you can find sites and forums where amateurs of similar events gather, and together organize an exciting event. Also Vorskla is a river, which fishermen love, because a pretty good catch can be expected here.

Alloy program

As already mentioned, Vorskla is a river where you can have a great time for active recreation lovers. Many have already tested the routes of the alloys and share information with other Internet users.

The approximate route is as follows:

• The village of Kirikovka;
• Akhtyrka (bridge);
• Kotelva;
• Oposhnya;
• Poltava;
• Belikov.

It should be borne in mind that the banks of the river are fairly densely populated, and the reed beds and dams can cause certain difficulties.

Route planning

It is advisable to start the rafting from Kirikovka. It can be reached by train from Sumy or Kharkov. The valley of the river in these places is swampy and sloping. On its right bank there is a pine forest, but to the water it fits only twice by 20 kilometers.

Next come the coastal groves and floodplain meadows. The river enters the canyon valley in front of Skeleka. On its slopes there are mixed forests, followed by an rapids section with boulders and cliffs.

Below Vorkla, for several tens of kilometers, runs along the sandy shores, the meadows are replaced by a pine forest. Approximately near Oposhni, it comes to a high slope, which is already up to Poltava itself. Before the city on the right bank there is a field of the famous Poltava battle, and on the river itself there is a dam. It will take an update.

In the city you can end the journey or start it on the lower course of the river further. If desired, you can walk around Poltava and see its sights. A kilometer from the station there is another dam. The banks in this area are dry and high, overgrown with willows and savannahs.

Before Sanzhary will be updated the last dam on the recommended site. If you want to continue the journey further, there will be three more in Kobelyaki. But if you plan to finish in Belikov, then there is a railway station nearby, from which you can go to Kharkov and to other cities.

For fishermen

Let's go to the lovers of fishing. The majority in this case are interested in what kind of fish the river is in and how much it is present there. There is plenty of it in Vorskla. However, those who spent time here on fishing many years ago, assure us that in the old years it was much more. However, for fans of this type of recreation it will still be enough. Here, fishermen will find also bream plats, and dockyards in buckwheels, catfish pits and caves with old men, where live lines and large carp.

And those who are accustomed to spinning can visit places where you can sometimes catch a huge pike or chub. But the place for a successful bite in any case will have to look good.

Vorskla is a river on the territory of the Russian Federation and the left bank of Ukraine with a rich history and picturesque shores. There are wonderful sandy beaches where you can have a great time in the hot summer and eat seasonal fruits that can be found here without difficulty.