Russia is famous for its rivers. They are known all over the world. Creative people celebrate them in their works. Of course, these are such rivers as the Lena, Amur, Ob and other large water streams. But in Russia there are less well-known. For example, did you know that the Kondoma River flows through the territory of the Kemerovo Region? It belongs to the Upper Ob basin district (a section before the confluence of the Irtysh). It is a left tributary of the river. Tom. 4 cities and 7 villages were erected on the river. The main tributaries of the Kondoma are Chulesh, Tesh, Mundybash and Telbes. At the beginning of the twentieth century, small deposits of gold were found. However, not only is Condom famous for this. Great fishing in these places. All local residents come here for pike, crucian carp, grayling and other representatives of the underwater world.
Characteristic
Kondoma is a river, which has a length of almost 400 km, and the area of its water basin is 8,270 km 2 . It takes its beginning in the place where the border of Altai and the Kemerovo region passes, on the Biyskaya Griva ridge. The mouth is located on the territory of the Kuznetsk depression. The depth is relatively shallow, the maximum is 6 m.
Those parts of the Kondoma River that are located in the upper zones are stony, and the water flows violently and restlessly. Downstream, the current becomes calmer and slower, and stones replace sand and pebbles. The lower the river, the wider the channel.
At the condom, sometimes there are rapids with large boulders, for example at Strelny stone. In winter, the river is completely covered with ice, which lasts about 160 days. The beginning of freezing of water in the channel occurs in mid-October. This interim period lasts about two weeks, with a maximum of one month. Kondoma is a river with an ice thickness of 80 cm in the upper reaches and 70 cm in the lower zones. According to established data, the maximum layer was about 1 m.
Features
In the upper parts, for 11 km, the river flows at an angle of 18 ‰. Subsequently, it decreases and reaches 4 ‰. And if at the beginning of Kondoma the riverbed is almost even, then towards the end it becomes more meandering. However, for 2.5 km the river flows in a straight line. And the slope in this zone reaches 1.7 ‰.
Kondoma is a river that branches downstream. There are old lake on it. High water on the stream begins in the first half of April, and ends in mid-June. On average, it lasts 66 days. Many bridges have been built through this waterway and ferry crossings operate .
On the coast of the upper parts of Kondoma there are forests and high mountains, and on the lower - meadows and plains. This river is 1% lacustrine and 70% wooded. Up to 800 mm of rain falls in this area every year. Due to the frequently encountered rapids, it is extremely dangerous to carry out rafting in the spring season.
Fishing
The Kondoma River is also popular with fishing enthusiasts. This reservoir is home to many different fish, such as pike, perch, crucian carp, ruff and others. Even novice anglers and those who came to this area for the first time, are satisfied with the rich catch.
The most desirable fish is grayling. If it were not for human intervention in the natural wealth of these places, this species would live in large numbers in the artery.
Professionals advise fishing with a fly fishing or float rod. Donka is practically not used in these places. Recently, the Kondoma River has become popular among spinners. Novokuznetsk, or rather its surroundings, is famous for catches of pike.
The recreation center "Mundybash"
Also, the Kondoma river is visited by beach lovers. They can stay in tent camps or recreation centers. One of the most popular is Mundybash. The base is located near the village of the same name. The territory is beautifully cleaned and tidy. A log house has been erected for housing, and a large bathhouse has been built to maintain hygiene. The main vacation on the Kondoma River is beach. Here you can sunbathe and swim in clean water. And for lovers of extreme relaxation (for example, mountain climbing), there are special conditions at the rocks located outside the territory of the Mundybash base. They climb the peaks with the help of a lift (height 500 m). There are three tracks in total. Also for guests are offered gazebos with barbecue. For lovers of kebabs, this is very convenient, since you do not need to take a cooking tool with you on a trip. For the comfort of tourists on site there is a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and utensils. Constantly there is cold and hot water.
Holiday Village "Green Meadow"
The recreation center "Green Meadow" is located on the shore of such a water body as the Kondoma River (Kemerovo Region). It is located at a distance of 7 km from the city of Kaltan. A three-story house located in the center of the meadow is provided for living. On the ground floor there is a dining room where three meals a day are offered, on the second there are rooms for up to 50 people, and on the third there is a large banquet room that seats 120 people. Holidays and corporate parties are often held here. Thanks to the modern interior, events in this hall are held in a festive atmosphere.
Interesting Facts
Kondoma is a river that is known for the fact that in the 40s of the last century gold was discovered here and a kind of "gold rush" began. The reserves were not large, but their mining was very active. The extracted gold replenished the reserves of the entire Union.
How to get there
Public transport does not go to the Kondoma River. Therefore, you need to get here either by personal cars or by taxi from any settlement. It will be inexpensive. For example, from the city of Kaltan an average of 200 rubles will be taken.