In Russia, there are many attractions and unique natural sites. And in particular, these are the country's water bodies.
Many of the lakes in Russia have unique features, some of them are especially deep, while others are inhabited by unique inhabitants. And it is about them that it is worth talking in the framework of this article.
Fifth place - Lake Taimyr
Fifth place in size is Lake Taimyr. In addition to a large area, it also has other remarkable qualities, although even it is worth talking about the area separately. It is constantly changing, the lake is increasing and decreasing in size, following its annual cycles. Taimyr Lake - the northernmost lake in the world, and almost always it remains covered with ice - however, for the summer they melt for a short time. The inhabitants of this reservoir are unique, endemic polar fish live here, not found in other reservoirs. It is located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, and its average area is 4560 square kilometers. Its depth is shallow, reaches 27 meters.
Fourth place - Lake Onega
This beautiful lake is located on the territory of three Russian regions at once. Reaching a depth of 127 meters, this pond has an area of 9700 square kilometers. Many rivers carry their waters into this huge body of water, and the Svir River flows from it. This is a clean and beautiful lake, which tourists come to enjoy.
Third place - Lake Ladoga
This lake is located on the territory of Karelia and the Leningrad region, as the previous one. In general, these lowlands have always been rich in waters, which is not surprising. Lake Ladoga has a size of 17600 square meters. meters, with a depth of 230 meters. The Neva River is born from this lake, and more than 30 small rivers flow into it. This lake is abundant in fish, numerous breeds of which breed so actively that commercial fishing successfully thrives here to this day.
And besides, it is worth remembering that on its ice products were delivered to the besieged Leningrad - along the dangerous, but the only accessible “road of life”. So the reservoir played a huge role in saving people and maintaining life in the besieged city.
Second place - Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is known for its crystal clear waters. It the second largest in Russia, has an area of 315,000 meters, and is one of the ten largest reservoirs in the world. And it is the deepest in the world, has a depth of up to 1640 meters. Located in Buryatia and the Irkutsk region. This lake is concentrated 90 percent of the fresh water supply throughout Russia. The proud and mighty Angara flows from this lake. Many species, for example, the Baikal seal, live only in this reservoir, and therefore the local nature must be protected. Moreover, the local flora and fauna is accustomed to the exceptional purity of the waters, and all aquatic inhabitants can be preserved only by maintaining these indicators.
Baikal is a very interesting natural object, and its huge depth is not at all accidental.The lake is located on the fault of lithospheric plates, which gradually, centimeter by centimeter, depart from one another. And this means that over time, the reservoir will only grow, and one day it will turn into the sea, and even into the whole oceantearing the continent of Eurasia in half. In the vicinity of the lake, albeit small, but earthquakes that speak of tectonic activity. And sometimes significant tracts of land suddenly go underground.
The largest lake in Russia
The largest lake in Russia is the Caspian. Many people believe that the Caspian is the sea, because the water in this reservoir is salty. However, the sea is considered to be the body of water that has access to the ocean, while the Caspian has no way out. This is a lake that takes first place in terms of area both in Russia and in the world. Five different states surround a huge body of water, go to him and the territory of Russia. Its depth reaches 1025 meters, and the total area is 370 thousand kilometers. Fisheries are developed here, and in addition, there are oil deposits. The water level in this lake is changing, it is “breathing”. Many scholars believe that in the past the level was so higher that the Caspian joined with the Black Sea, forming a single system and with the drying Aral Sea. However, in the future, the water level fell, and the lake was isolated, separated by the Caucasian ridge.
In Russia there are many lakes, large and small. Many of them have endemic inhabitants, legends are associated with some of them. But be that as it may, lakes need to be protectedso that they remain clean and beautiful even in these years, when the environment is constantly deteriorating. After all, only then will they be able to preserve not only their natural beauty, but also fish stock, as well as recreational qualities.Indeed, rest near any lake is a completely special pastime that quickly restores the strength of every person. This is fishing, swimming, and relaxing on the beach.
