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Moscow is a famous city, adorned with majestic buildings, green gardens and ancient winding streets - the living embodiment of bygone times. But the Russian capital is famous not only for its architecture.
Nature is generous to these places, and numerous reservoirs located in the most beautiful ones complete its unique appearance. Let's get acquainted with them and open a list of water bodies in Moscow - ponds, lakes and canals.
Troparevsky Pond
In the territory landscape park“Teply Stan”, in the south-west of the capital, there is an artificial reservoir - Troparevsky Pond. It appeared in the post-war period, occupying a ravine located at the source of the river. Ochakovki. And although the dry formulation “Moscow water bodies” does not suit this charming body of water at all, let’s start the description with it. Troparevsky Pond is the only flowing pond in a vast area where you can enjoy a good rest in nature. The Ochakovka River and the Kukrinsky Stream, flowing into the pond, do not allow the water to stagnate. The shore of the reservoir is adequately landscaped: the coastlines have been updated, the embankment has been restored, benches, sun loungers and bridges have been installed on the beach, there are cozy cafes, free Wi-Fi operating in the beach area, boat and catamaran rentals.
Safe access to the water and regular monitoring of its condition allow families to spend weekends here with their children. Those who wish in the coastal zone are provided with leisure: There are playgrounds for children, volleyball and football fields.
Golitsynsky pond
On the right bank of the Moscow River, Moscow reservoirs are represented by the Golitsyn Pond. Located in the famous park named after. Gorky, it is a favorite vacation spot for Muscovites. This magnificent corner of nature will bring unforgettable pleasure to everyone, because it has everything you can dream of. The embankment of the pond has been restored and improved; in the immediate vicinity of the water there are comfortable sun loungers, wooden benches and tables. On the beach you can successfully combine relaxation with work: the range of services includes free Wi-Fi. This body of water is the most romantic in Moscow. Here you can ride a boat and feed the feathered inhabitants - ducks and swans, who are accustomed to humans and gladly accept his treats.
The Golitsynsky pond is rich in a variety of fish, which were once released for cleaning purposes. Once established, silver carp reach significant sizes. Fishermen are frequent visitors here, as fishing is allowed. Golitsynsky Pond is one of the most picturesque corners of the capital, successfully combining the beauty of Russian nature with the achievements of civilization.
Serebryano-Vinogradny Pond
This reservoir is one of the oldest and most famous in the list of “Moscow Water Objects”. It is located in the floodplain of the river. Serebryanki near the place where in the 17th century stood the estate of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the father of Peter I the Great. It was the founder of the Romanov dynasty who connected the river with two small reservoirs with dams, thereby surrounding it with water on all sides. In this pond, Tsarevich Peter first sailed on a small boat, which was later jokingly called the “grandfather of the Russian fleet.”
This historical place today it is a monument of landscape gardening art. Reservoir and coastal zone cleaned and restored, dams were replaced with bridges, children's swings were installed, basketball and volleyball courts were built, and the banks and beach area were strengthened. Sandy beach, two boat stations, sports equipment rental and athletic facilities vacationers have long appreciated it. For those arriving by car, there are two comfortable parking areas. The beach area is fenced with a decorative grille, ensuring the safety of vacationers.
Patriarch's Ponds
The list of water bodies in Moscow would be incomplete without the famous Patriarch's Ponds. Despite plural, today it is one body of water, surrounded by a small, neat park. Patriarch's Ponds is a surprisingly quiet place in the very center of the capital, with a rich history and literary fame. In addition, it seems to be created for walking, relaxing and thinking.
Fish were introduced into the reservoir, which was improved and cleaned in 2003. Besides her, swans and ducks have taken root here. They surrounded the pond, reconstructed the square and turned this quiet corner into a cultural heritage site.
Chistye Prudy
Moscow is a diverse city. In the bustle of a huge metropolis, there are many surprisingly calm places filled with old-Moscow energy. For example, Chistye Prudy- a reservoir located in the middle of Chistoprudny Boulevard, protected by centuries-old linden trees, elegant chestnut trees and trimmed lawns.
Surrounded by old buildings and well-fitted modern buildings, the pond and the adjacent park are a historical place that preserves the memory of bygone times.
Vorontsov Ponds
The decoration of the South-West of the capital is a park with 5 reservoirs located on the territory of the Vorontsovo estate. These are well-groomed, picturesque places, occupying almost 40 hectares - a real earthly paradise. Trees preserved from the 18th century frame a cascade of reservoirs, a fortified coastline, an excellent park interior, several cozy cafes and playgrounds good at any time of the year. Vorontsovsky ponds are an excellent place for active recreation.
Borisov Ponds
Moscow's water bodies are complemented by the Borisov Ponds - the reservoir, named after Boris Godunov and existing for several centuries, is the largest in the capital. Its area covers almost 86 hectares.
The beach on the northern shore is excellently landscaped, however, the water of the pond contains harmful substances that do not allow swimming, as prohibited signs indicate. However, swans and ducks live on the pond, and on the clean sand of the beach you can have a great rest while sunbathing.
Moscow channels
Having listed the main artificial reservoirs of the capital, let us remember the water arteries - canals. Here they are:
Channel named after Moscow.
Drainage.
Golovinsky.
Krylatskoye (rowing canal).
Lakes
The capital is also rich in natural reservoirs. are represented by the White, Holy, and Black lakes, connected by man-made channels that form the Kosinskoye Three Lakes. White Lake is the largest in the complex, reaching an area of 27 hectares and a depth of 19 m. Black Lake is connected to White Lake by an artificial channel. Muddy bottom and spring recharge - good conditions for fish reproduction. famous healing water, containing a set chemical elements. Moscow lakes are excellent places for recreation and fishing.
In one article it is impossible to talk about all the reservoirs of the capital; we have listed only the most famous of them.
Black Lake is located in a picturesque mixed forest. It is peat in origin. Because of the black peat silt, this body of water received this name. total area This body of water is 0.12 square kilometers. Its length along the north-south line is 0.46 square kilometers, and along the west-east line about 0.42 square kilometers. Only one stream flows from this reservoir, which then flows into the Voryu River. The lake is widely used as a place for recreation; there is also a health camp for children on its southwestern shore.
White Lake
White Lake is a glacial formation with a total water surface area of about 25.7 hectares and a depth of about 17 meters. 19 meters is the maximum depth of White Lake. The first mention of White Lake dates back to 1433. This body of water was for a short time the Amusement Flotilla of Peter the Great. This lake is connected to Lake Cherny by an artificial water artery. And together with the Holy and Black lakes, it forms the Kosinsky Treozerie. Along the banks of this lake The Kosinsky Temple complex is located: the churches of the Savior Nicholas, the Assumption Holy Mother of God, Saint Tikhon.
Mazurin Lake
Mazurin Lake is a lake of man-made (artificial) origin. It arose on the site of peat mining. Earlier, in the 17th century, on the site of this reservoir there were swampy peat bogs that were of glacial origin. Currently, due to the huge number of stock industrial waters, from the Eastern water station, this reservoir completely disappeared and turned into a kind of muddy landfill. In the future close treatment facilities they plan to create the Mazurinsky microdistrict.
Lukovo Lake
This lake got its name in honor of a blacksmith named Luka, who had a forge on the shores of this lake. Approximate age The lake basin is about 11 thousand years old. The area of the water surface is about 35 hectares. The depth of Lake Lukova is about 12 meters.
The predominant depths in it are about 3-4 meters. The width of this reservoir is about 200 meters with a total length of the lake of 2 kilometers. The water in the lake is brownish due to the presence of peat deposits. Almost in the middle of the lake there is a small round island. The lake is home to pike, crucian carp, roach, perch and other fish species.
Black Lake
Black Lake, located in Kosino, in natural attitude located in the Kosinsky stream basin. To the north of this lake there is a Kosinsky spring and a swamp. This lake is somewhat artificial in origin, as in the past there was a peat quarry there. The area of the water surface of this lake is about three hectares. Most of The surface of the reservoir is covered with sphagnum moss. Water has dark color due to peat decomposition processes. This is where its name comes from. The length of the lake along the north-south line is about 830 kilometers. Black Lake is connected to Lake Bely by an artificial water artery.
Pavlenskoye Lake
Pavlenskoe Lake is located in the floodplain of the Oka River. The reservoir has artificial origin. Pavlenskoye Lake was formed on the site of a sand quarry. Previously, this body of water was called Tsimlyansk Lake. This body of water is completely freshwater. It is considered one of the largest in the Moscow region. The lake surface area is 1.2 square kilometers. The deepest part of the reservoir reaches four meters. The width of the lake is 0.9 kilometers with a total length of 2 kilometers. This reservoir has a water connection with river system Oka. It is located next to locality Oka and railway bridge running through this river.
Kiyovo lake
Lake Kiyovo belongs to the category of moraine-glacial lakes. The banks of this reservoir are very overgrown with sedge and cattails. On the lake surface of the reservoir one can observe floating islands formed by the intertwined roots of various floating plants. The lake surface area is 0.22 square kilometers. 1.7 meters is the maximum depth of this reservoir. Until the 1990s, the lake housed the largest population of river gulls in the Moscow region. Currently, the population of these birds on the lake is declining due to significant anthropogenic influence. The lake is considered a natural monument and is under special federal protection.
Bottomless Lake
Bottomless Lake is one of the relict type lakes located in the Moscow region. It was formed as a result of thermokarst processes. At a depth of about 4.5 meters there is a muddy bottom. The lake is fed by several underground streams. The diameter of the lake is about 35 meters. Many times, using ropes of various lengths, people tried to measure the depth of this reservoir over and over again. No one was able to find out its exact depth. This is where its modern name came from – Bottomless Lake. This lake does not have solid shores. It seems possible to enter the lake only from the pier. At the same time, the lake has a constant round shape, which does not change from century to century.
Bead Lake
Biserovo Lake is considered a natural monument and belongs to lakes of relict origin. This is the relict lake closest to the capital. The depth of this lake is no more than five meters. This lake gained its fame due to its healing properties. The lake is a source of sapropel mud, which is widely used in numerous health and treatment centers. There is also a sand quarry near the lake. Three streams flow into the lake (one from the northwest, and the other two from the west). The only river system originating from the lake is the Shalovka River. The lake is a source of 15 species of fish (pike, perch, silver and golden crucian carp, roach, tench, gudgeon, catfish, ruffe and others).
Trostenskoye Lake
Trostenskoye Lake is a lake of moraine-glacial origin. The total area of the water surface is 5.28 square kilometers, its length is 3.5 kilometers, and its width is 2.1 kilometers. The lake is not deep. The greatest depth is 3.5 meters, and the average is 1.1 meters. Currently, the lake is slowly overgrown, and the area of the swamp around it is increasing. Its modern name arose from the botanical term “reed”, which means the name aquatic plants, like reeds. It has a very diverse fauna: burbot, pike, river perch, roach and others. On the shore of the lake grows marsh saxifrage, included in the Red Book.
Lake Baboshkino
Baboshkino Lake is located in a forest area located in the Moscow region. By origin it belongs to the group of glacial lakes. It is part of the Ozerny forest park. IN different years and at times this lake was completely different names: Basoshino (1752), Baboshino (1842), Bubushkino (1962). Currently, there is a very extensive sphagnum bog around the lake. Due to significant swampiness, the depth of the lake near the shore is about 1.5 meters. On the south side there is a pier and beaches with sand and grass. There are medical and rescue posts on the shore.
Stinking Lake
Smerdyache Lake is geographically located at a distance of about 4 kilometers from the village of Baksheevo in a pine forest. The diameter of Lake Smerdyachy is about 400 meters. The depth of the lake can reach up to 35 meters. This lake got its name from the hydrogen sulfide smell. This specific smell disappeared about 25 years ago. The lake basin is of meteorite origin. The lake has a number strange features. The water level in this reservoir changes annually, and there is also a constant change and chemical composition lake water. Before today A detailed survey of the bottom of Smerdyache Lake has still not been carried out.
Bear Lakes
Bear Lakes are a lake group consisting of three small lakes. One of them has an area of about 0.4 square kilometers, the remaining two are somewhere around 0.12 square kilometers. Due to the water canal, Lake Bolshoye Medvezhye has a connection with the Pekhorka river system. To the west of this lake system is the Shchelkovskoye highway. On the eastern side the water system is surrounded coniferous forests. This lake system has long been a favorite vacation spot due to its proximity to the capital. Near these lakes there is a settlement, which, thanks to the name of this group of reservoirs, also acquired the name Bear Lakes.
Lake Glubokoe
Lake Glubokoe is located among difficult and swampy forests. Previously, until the 18th century, this lake was called Monastyrskoye. In some places the depth of the lake reaches 38 meters, which is where its modern name Glubokoe comes from. The lake surface area is about 59 hectares. The water there is very clean due to the water intake canal system built around it (1970s). Previously, the water had a yellowish tint. By origin it belongs to the category of glacial lakes. Currently, the lake is gradually overgrown with reeds. The fish in the lake include pike, burbot, ruffe, perch, and roach.
Nerskoye Lake
Nerskoye Lake is a moraine lake that arose when glacial waters melted. In the past, Nerskoye Lake, together with lakes Dolgoye and Krugloye, formed a single body of water, which later disintegrated, thanks to which the outlines of modern lakes arose. The total area of the lake surface is about 0.4 square kilometers. The depth of the reservoir can reach up to three meters. The Volgusha River is the only one that flows from Lake Nerskoye. The lake is inhabited by crucian carp. The approach to the lake is difficult, since its shores are very swampy. This lake is depicted on the flag of the Gabov settlement.
Poletsk Lake
Lake Poletsk is considered by many to be a reservoir of glacial origin. There is a scientific assumption that it was formed, among other things, by karst processes. The lake is pear-shaped. Its length along the north-south line is about 1000 kilometers, and along the west-east line about 850 kilometers. The total water surface area is about 0.56 square kilometers. Its maximum recorded depth is 0.9 meters. The lake is surrounded on all sides by a peat bog. The name of the lake comes from the Baltic stem “pala”, which translates as “swamp”. Of the fish that live in this reservoir, pike, crucian carp, and perch predominate.
Round Lake
The Round Lake is glacial in origin. The Meshcherikha River connects it with Lake Dolgoye. The total area of Round Lake is 0.96 square meters. 4.2 meters is greatest depth of this reservoir. It is a source of various species of fish (about twenty species), among these species the most popular are carp and perch. IN winter period When the lake is covered with ice, snowkiting is organized there. This reservoir is widely used for recreation. A huge number of boarding houses and holiday homes have been built along its banks. The image of this lake is on the flag rural settlement Gabovskoe.
