Russia is famous all over the world for its water resources. And these are not only the seas. On the territory of the state there are many lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds. They have different origins: some were formed naturally, while others - by artificial. Not the last place is occupied by the Silent Pine River. Voronezh Oblast and Belgorod Oblast are the regions through which it flows. This watercourse is a right tributary of the Don River. The source is in the Belgorod region (p. Pokrovka), the mouth - in Voronezh. Belongs to the basin of the Sea of Azov.
Characteristic
Quiet Pine - a river that originates on the slopes of the Central Russian Upland, in its southeastern part. Administratively, this region belongs to the Belgorod region (Volokonovsky district). It begins not far from the village of Pokrovka and looks like a small stream. In the Krasnogvardeisk area, it is already beginning to expand and becomes like a full-fledged river. Further, Silent Pine continues its journey through the Ostrogozhsky district (Voronezh region) until it reaches the Don. The mouth is located in the Liskinsky district, 2 kilometers from the farm Divnogorye.
The Tikhaya Sosna River, throughout its length, feeds on waters from springs, streams and water flows flowing into it. The main ones are the Sosna, Olshanka, Userdets, Kamyshenka rivers. It is also worth noting that it replenishes its waters and due to melting snow.
The approximate length of Silent Pine is 161 km, and the area is 4350 square meters. km In winter, until mid-March, it is covered with ice. It opens in early spring, the flood lasts until April.
The Tikhaya Sosna River is not only remarkable for fishing and beach vacations, but also because there are silicon deposits near the coastal city of Alekseevka, which, according to archaeologists, date back to the Paleolithic era.
Hydronym
Many residents of coastal settlements are interested in the origin of the name Tikhaya Sosna River. To date, no official sources have been preserved. Some believe that in the past (several centuries ago), many pines grew on the banks of the river, which subsequently dried out or were cut down. This is an assumption about the origin of the second part of the name. And about the first there is another belief. It is believed that the definition of “silent” flow received from the fact that it has a calm flow.
According to legend, at first this pond was simply called Pine, since the banks were filled with these trees, and later, when the coniferous forests disappeared, an epithet was added to the name, describing the nature of the river.
But there is another version of the origin of the name. Due to the calm nature of the course, the inhabitants of coastal settlements called the river “silent from sleep” (otherwise “silent as after sleep”). Subsequently, the words were combined, and such an interesting name was obtained.
Coastline
The Tikhaya Sosna River is quite well developed throughout almost the entire coast, especially in the valley. Its right bank is low and the left is high. Often there are ravines, as well as deposits of Cretaceous rocks. In some places there are also small hills. Soils on the coast near Voronezh and Belgorod are mostly black soil.
Many territories on the banks of the Silent Pine are used in agriculture. And in some parts of the coastal zones oak forests and broad-leaved forests grow. In addition to them, wild fruit trees such as apples and pears also grow. And in the lower reaches, at the foot of the river, are forest-steppes.
Fishing
The Silent Pine River, a photo of which can be viewed in the article, is popular among fishing enthusiasts. Most often, the catch here is perches, roach, roach, pike, bream, beluga and others. The fact that many fish lived in this river several centuries ago is known from extant sources, in which it was written that residents of the Voronezh region were engaged in the fishing of sturgeon and beluga.
But even in Soviet times, it was known about the incredible catch on this river. That is how Quiet Pine got into the Guinness Book of Records. The captured sturgeon was gigantic in size: it weighed more than a ton (1227 kg). The luck of the fishermen did not end there; there was caviar in the giant fish, the weight of which amounted to almost 250 kg. This catch was made in 1924.
Fishermen who come to these places to fish should know that at present the beluga living in the waters of the river is under protection and is listed in the Red Book.
Relaxation
The Silent Pine River is interesting for those people who prefer to spend time in nature near a reservoir. On the coast you can often see cars vacationers. They stop here with tents. The most suitable time to relax is April, May and June. Swimming is not recommended due to shallow water and crushed stone obstacles. Visitors can stay not only in tent camps, but also in recreation centers. Also on the river bank a sanatorium was built.
Divnogorye
As mentioned above, the Tikhaya Sosna River (the place of confluence with the Don) flows near the Divnogorye hamlet. This area is represented by incredibly beautiful landscapes. In 1991, a reserve of the same name was opened in the region, which is a historical and archaeological museum. Its main attractions are the cave church and the complex of monuments Mayatskoe settlement.
Divnogorye is also popular as a place for family vacations. Tourists coming here acquire a number of indisputable advantages: they can stop for the night with tents, go for a run along the shore and sunbathe, sit in the evenings by the fire, and also cook barbecue on the grill.
Come to these places on vacation! Everyone will receive a lot of impressions and fully enjoy the fresh air and picturesque nature.