The calm charm of Russian nature is best felt near small rivers. Gentle shores, dense and picturesque coastal shoots, bird diners and an unexpected surge of frolicking fish ... This picture can be observed literally throughout Russia. To do this, you do not need to go on a long journey - it is enough to drive a few tens of kilometers from any city. Not far from Moscow, the Lopasnya flows - a river, on the banks of which you can organize a wonderful family vacation, and informative local history excursions.
General information
A personal passport can be issued for each reservoir. Our heroine is no exception to this rule.
Place of birth not established. Either underground keys, or a small reservoir near the village of Epiphany on the territory of New Moscow (Trinity Administrative District).
Length - 108 km. The width of the channel in certain areas is 50 meters. The bottom mark drops to four meters. The size of the pool (the area on which the catchment is made) is 1090 square meters. km
Age is unknown. But archaeological expeditions on its shores found artifacts that date back to the end of III - beginning of II century BC. e. It is possible that already in the era of the developed Neolithic, the Lopasnya River slowly rolled its waters.
Journey through the history of the region
For lovers of history and archeology, a journey through the water is a great opportunity to indulge in your favorite hobby without having to travel far from home. To do this, you need to visit the source of the river. Lopasnya begins its course in an interesting place - the Epiphany village. It received the name from the church, which was built in 1733 by the landowner Ostafiev. In the middle of the XIX century, an old wooden church was rebuilt in the style of early classicism. In this form, he lived to the present.
Another place that a traveler should visit is the Dyakovskoe settlement near the village of Talezha (now the settlement of Barantsevskoe). Archaeologists have established that people lived in it from the VIII century BC. e. Many finds of prehistoric household utensils, animal figurines, hunting and fishing tools allow us to conclude that life in the ancient city was in full swing for many centuries.
Another Lopasnya
At the mouth, not far from the connection with the Oka, there was an ancient Russian city on the river that did not survive to this day. Lopasnya - such a name could be given to their settlement by the Baltic tribes, and later by the Vyatichi who lived on these lands. There is a version that the name itself comes from the Baltic word loba (lobas). This term denoted a river bed. In the XII century there was an outpost of the Principality of Chernigov on the borders of Vladimir Russia. The mixing of the two cultures had a significant impact on the development of the coastal territory - the Slavs learned from the Baltic people the customs of erecting barrows and circular fences. They wore a large number of jewelry and adopted the customs of funeral rites.
The first documented evidence of the existence of the ancient Lopasni is the Ipatiev Chronicle (1175). The settlement is mentioned in the letters of Ivan Kalita and Dmitry Donskoy. On these lands, Russian squads wade across the Oka on the way to Kulikovo Field. The city was destroyed by the army of Khan Tokhtamysh in 1382. In its place, near the village of Makarovka, there is an archaeological monument, which is dedicated to the disappeared ancient settlement.
And again Lopasnia (rebirth and continuation)
Later, on the banks of the river, not far from the ruined ancient city, a new settlement arose - the village of Lopasnya. In 1954, it received the status of a city, and the memory of the great Russian writer A.P. Chekhov was immortalized in his name. Chekhov's estate in the village of Melekhovo is a 15-minute drive from the city railway station. With his name in these parts there are many innovations that the Lopasnia river of the Chekhov region remembers. Both the district and the city itself cannot be imagined separately from the historical events that accompanied the life and work of the writer.
Thanks to the efforts and troubles of Anton Pavlovich, express trains began to stop at the railway station (1894). The first post office (1896) began to work, which now houses the Chekhov Museum of Letters. And the villages of Novoselki and Talezh? As you know, in them Chekhov built schools for peasant children. As a doctor, he visited many coastal villages. And in the monastery of Davydov Deserts, located on a high river bank, he often came to admire the magnificent beauty of the local nature.
Reflection of literature and art
The attractiveness of the Chekhov district consists in a large concentration of famous names associated with such a colorful name - Lopasnya. The river gave shelter near its waters to many famous people. One of the most interesting places is the Lopasnya-Zachatievskoye estate, which was owned by the descendants of the noble noble Vasilchikov family.
A relative of the owners of this estate was Peter Lanskoy. In 1844, he married the widow of A.S. Pushkin - Natalya Nikolaevna. Both Goncharova herself and the heirs of the great poet were frequent guests in the estate. In 1905, the last representative of the Vasilchikov clan died. Since that time, the estate began to belong to the descendants of Pushkin, and it was called "Goncharovsky house." Here in 1917 they found a handwritten copy of The Story of Peter - the last work of A. S. Pushkin.
The name of Pyotr Mikhailovich Eropkin (1698-1740), an outstanding architect and builder, whose designs were used to construct many buildings in St. Petersburg, is associated with Lopasnia. In the village of Venyukovo, another famous and talented man was born - the sculptor and graphic artist G. D. Alekseev (1881–1951).
Family holiday
Not only the historical past attracts guests to its shores Lopasnya. The river and its tributaries are an indispensable place for a quiet and comfortable family vacation. The wonderful nature, excellent ecology and convenient transport location have made the river banks a favorite place of leisure for many citizens.
Fans of rural recreation appreciated the offers of small pensions, which are located along the entire course of the river. One of them is the Peshkovo estate, which is located on the nameless tributary of Lopasni. Boats and catamarans, billiards and paintball - for the convenience of holidaymakers created the most comfortable conditions. And no one doubts whether it is possible to swim in the river. Lopasnya carries its clear waters away from the industrial, urbanized world. There can be no good rest without swimming in its clean and calm course. It is even surprising how such pristine and friendly places were preserved at a distance of less than 100 km from Moscow.
Neither tail nor scales
Fishing rods and spinning rods are a passion and passion of a large number of people. In anticipation of a good catch and tasty fish soup, they are ready to go even to the ends of the world. Not to mention such a trifle as a small car ride. About two hours of travel will be needed in order for the Lopasnya River to open its bins. Fishing in these places has a good reputation among avid anglers. Roach, chub, bleak as if waiting for experienced fishermen, lazily moving in a leisurely course. But the dream of every true fishing enthusiast is pike. For the sake of such a trophy, many are ready to sit for hours on the river bank.
In order to successfully fish, you will have to drive away from the densely populated Moscow region. The most popular fishing grounds are from the dam in Kubasovo to the Oka River, into which Lopasnya flows. Although regular visitors to these places know that the section of the stream below Turov is a spawning area in which fishing is prohibited during the spawning season.
Extreme on small rivers
Who said that for an active water holiday, you must definitely go to mountain and dangerous rivers? Real adventures can be found without moving far away from the centers of civilization. And the release of adrenaline into the blood for lovers of water travel can be guaranteed to organize even a small and apparently calm Lopasnya. The river seems to lure tourists with its leisurely and imposing flow.
The measured and somewhat relaxing nature of the alloy changes after the dam, which is in Kubasovo. Water becomes narrow and fast. Rifts, which will have to show remarkable strength and dexterity, shallows, pinches, blockages ... A certain difficulty is made in the passage of the route, and even where the threshold that came from the plain river. If one of the tourists in his life took rafting lessons - this knowledge and experience will be useful on the route along Lopasna. A few were lucky enough to reach the junction with Oka. But the beauty of the picturesque coast more than compensates for all the difficulties and difficulties of such a journey.
Hiking
Proximity to transport infrastructure contributes to the development of organized tourism in Lopasne. Getting to the start of the hike is easy. One of the routes runs from the village of Semenovsky to the ancient Khatun, which in the 13th century was a city within the Principality of Ryazan. The village of Semenovskoye is the former estate of Count Vladimir Orlov. Some farm buildings of the manor house have survived to this day. Crossing the river over the bridge, after 7-8 km you can see another Orlov estate - Unstable. The majestic grove of age-old lindens is all that has been preserved from it.
Along the bends of the river channel, bypassing Avdotino and Beketovo, tourists continue their journey through Lopasna. They have to pass the ponds that in the past used to be fish breeding and gave the name of the nearest village - Prudno. Here and to the present, river fishing is flourishing. Therefore, local residents always affirmatively answer the question: “Is it possible to eat fish from the river?” From the earliest times, Lopasnya fed everyone who visited its shores.
The end of the route is the village of Khatun, which was once an important commercial and industrial center. They were engaged in weaving and pottery. The products of butchers, bakers and shawl rakers by water diverged throughout the district. Of the historical sights, an ancient settlement has been preserved, protected by a cliff and an earthen rampart.
Conclusion
Along with the end of the hiking trip around Lopasna, you can summarize our story. The Russian river, which is very similar to many of its other sisters, as in a mirror, reflected in its waters the entire historical period of development of the territory adjacent to it. Wars and raids, the heyday of trade and industry, the emergence or destruction of cities and the lives of people.
More than 40 settlements are located on the banks of Lopasni. Three dozen large and small tributaries flow into it in order to carry their waters to the Oka together. Picturesque shores, convenient location, excellent relaxation among native nature - the small rivers of Russia offer great tourist opportunities.