Sviyaga is a river in Russia. It flows through the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Ulyanovsk region. In the latter is its source, upper and middle course. Sviyaga is a right tributary of the river. Volga, it flows into the main artery in the territory of Tatarstan. In the lower reaches of the river you can meet many fishermen. But in the city of Ulyanovsk, its waters are very heavily polluted. After checking by the relevant authorities, oil products and phenol were discovered, for this reason it is strictly forbidden to bathe in it.
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Sviyaga is a river that has a length of 375 km. It is interesting in that it has three sources. The main one is located on a hill near the village of Kuzovatovo, the second - with. Krasnaya Polyana, the third - with. Bayevka. The catchment area is more than 16 thousand square meters. km The width along the entire length of the river varies from 5 to 40 m. The bottom near the banks is sandy, closer to the center there are silty sediments. Sviyaga is a river whose length is quite large, but it has a very calm character. Its flow velocity does not exceed 1 m / s. On its banks you can meet forests, meadows, as well as fields. The coastline is predominantly low, in some places there is shrubby vegetation that approaches almost the water itself. Sviyaga has a rather winding channel, its maximum depth reaches 4 m. 13 settlements are located on the river bank. The largest is the city of Ulyanovsk. It is in this area that significant environmental problems are noted. Many small hydroelectric power stations were built on it. In 1978, Sviyaga became a natural monument of regional significance of the Republic of Tatarstan.
River features
Sviyaga is a river, the photo of which can be viewed in the article; it has 79 tributaries. The largest of them are Tosha, Karla, Bula, Birla and others. The pool includes about 500 artificial reservoirs and lakes. Sviyaga and Volga flow parallel to each other. But their currents have different directions. Sviyaga waters move from south to north. There are many rifts and reaches on the river. In these places, the depth is shallow - from 50 cm to 1.5 m. Closer to Ulyanovsk, swampy areas form on it. Given the climate, the river freezes in November, and opens in mid-spring. Water replenishes due to precipitation, mainly snow. High water begins in the spring and lasts about 15 days. At this time, the river spills over more than 15-20 m.
Relaxation
Sviyaga is a river of flat type. In the upper reaches, it is narrow and slightly watery. Therefore, it is advisable to come here for swimming or fishing only during rains or floods. It was then that the channel expanded significantly. You can spend the night not only on the meadow coasts, but also in the forest belt. In the summer season, many pick berries and mushrooms. In the middle reaches, the size of the river varies. She becomes full of water, her channel is expanding. For relaxation, you can choose any places where there are sandy beaches. The only thing, the left bank is more suitable for a beach holiday, as it is gentle. On the right side there is a hilly relief, which is cut by ravines. However, this coastline is covered with dense mixed forest. But the best place on the river is the site of its confluence with the Volga. Here the water is perfectly clean and great for swimming.
Fishing
Sviyaga is a river that is popular with fishing enthusiasts. The most suitable place is the site located in the Republic of Tatarstan. Fishermen will not be bored here. In the river, such fish species as pike, perch, roach and others live in large numbers. You can go fishing in a boat. Also, many are caught from the shore. However, there is one caveat: in small areas of the reservoir it is unrealistic to catch large specimens. Most often on the Sviyaga, chub and pike, which live here in large numbers, are caught by spinning. Fans of other types of fish will also not be left idle - they can put tackle on a roach, perch or ide.
Ski resort "Kazan"
In Tatarstan, the resort area is the place where three large waterways connect. This is the Volga, Sulitsa and Sviyaga (river). Kazan is a ski resort founded in this area. Here you can have a great time both as a family and as a friendly company. The territory is well developed infrastructure, guests are offered a variety of entertainment programs. The resort itself is located in a zone with a unique nature. Thanks to the climate, you can ski here until the end of March. The length of the tracks is almost 3 kilometers. There are 3 of them. They have three difficulty levels. The difference in height is more than 1000 meters. You can ski not only on skis, but also on snowboards.
The recreation center "Goldfish"
On the Sviyage River in Ulyanovsk there is a recreation center "Golden Fish". There are two towers for guests. The first, small, accommodates 6 people, the second - more, designed for 20 tourists. The cost of living is from 7,000 to 15,000 rubles. Many vacationers come here to spend birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations. The recreation center has a kitchen, there is a banquet hall and a cafe. Guests are also provided with a sauna, playgrounds, fishing, skiing and horse riding.