Svetloyar is one of the most mysterious lakes in the Russian Federation. Despite the fact that for more than 40 years, researchers have been trying to understand how this reservoir came about, so far they have not come to a consensus. We can confidently say that it is this source of strength and health that the Nizhny Novgorod region is famous for. Lake Svetloyar causes a lot of discussion about its origin, the usefulness of water and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries.
The legend of the city of Kitezh
One of the most ancient legends is based on the fact that before the Tatars came here, the city of Kitezh stood near the shore. It was a small town in the center of which six churches towered. At this time, near the city of Small Kitezh, a battle took place between Khan Batu and Prince Vsevolodich. In an unequal battle, the Russian heroes were forced to retreat into the wilderness of the forests, where Big Kitezh stood. After the Tatars reached Svetloyar, the final battle took place, as a result of which the Russian commander died. But the enemy did not get the city, it hid under the spilled waters of the lake. This glorious place is famous for the Nizhny Novgorod region. Lake Svetloyar, whose history is so mysterious, still hides in its depths the city of Kitezh, which, they say, can be seen in the crystal clear waters.
Legends of the lake and reviews of tourists
The most fantastic stories about this reservoir can be heard from local residents. They claim that there is some kind of underground bottom connecting Svetloyar with Lake Baikal. It's hard to believe, but to date there are no rebuttals or evidence. This, of course, if you do not take into account that recently a group of divers dived with the aim of exploring the bottom of Svetloyar. But there is no data on this. Reviews of tourists indicate that the water here is crystal clear and healing. After swimming in a pond, health improves and mood rises.
They talked a lot about the fact that divers did not get to the bottom, which scared them very much. There is another ancient belief, according to which the depth of the lake is protected by a miracle fish, which protects Kitezh from uninvited guests. Local residents claim that Svetloyar is a lake, the legends of which are simply amazing, has miraculous power, but it is up to you to believe in it or not. However, today there are rumors about cases of incredible healing from various diseases in this reservoir. For example, tourists have repeatedly told that after visiting the lake, all their ailments completely disappeared.
When and under what circumstances did Svetloyar appear?
According to many researchers, the reservoir appeared about 14 thousand years ago. This time can be attributed to the end of the ice age. But in practice it turns out that in this area all the glacial lakes have long disappeared. This confirms the version that Svetloyar - a lake whose legends attract tourists - has a karst origin. As an argument, facts are cited, if one may call them so, from the distant 1903. In one of the local newspapers it was written that the inhabitants of the nearest village called Shary, which is not far from Svetloyar, were very worried. Once in the middle of the night there was a loud noise and crackle. But it was not thunder, as sounds came from underground. All the inhabitants of the village ran to the sounds and, to their surprise, saw a huge failure, at which Svetloyar was formed. The lake, a photo of which you can see in this article, according to eyewitnesses, appeared in an instant. It was so deep that not a single tree was visible that had grown in this place before.
Expert opinions on abnormal phenomena
But many researchers and scientists reject the version of karst origin. This is due to several points. Firstly, on the coast completely soluble rocks that are washed out by the waters of Svetloyar are completely absent. Secondly, according to research, the center of the European part of the Russian Federation lies on very strong rocks. In some places, cracks form under the influence of shears. According to Nikishin, it is at the crossroads of two similar faults that the lake is today. This is quite logical, especially considering that failure in such a place can happen very quickly. As for healing waters, experts do not deny this. The fact is that high energy coming from the depths of planet Earth can have a variety of effects on the human body. Hence the mirages, the sound of bells, periodically appearing UFOs. But the most interesting thing is that if you take a little water from this reservoir with you, it will stand for several years and will not deteriorate at all.
Are there pagan temples at the bottom of the lake?
About 50 years ago, Svetloyar visited a comprehensive scientific expedition. It was found that the underwater world of the reservoir was not created immediately, but in stages. This is due to the fact that the lake has a large number of ledges, which are located at a depth of 9 to 20 meters. The latter is only 700 years old. Around this time, Batu Khan came to these lands. Based on this, experts concluded that the monastery should be located almost at the very bottom, which has been practically not explored. According to them, before there was a pagan temple, which went to the bottom during the spill. In the center of the lake, a small island formed, on which Christians came for the purpose of solitude. They also created the temple, which also went into the depths of the reservoir. It is these amazing legends that Nizhny Novgorod region attracts tourists . Lake Svetloyar is always in the center of attention of visitors. Especially after a wooden fragment was found there, indicating that it was a building of ancient times, which miraculously survived.
Conclusion
Currently, recreation on Lake Svetloyar is very popular. Mostly tourists come here from all over Russia, but sometimes from other countries. Many people believe that the waters of the reservoir are healing and give vitality. In addition, almost everyone is not averse to taking “living” water with him from Svetloyar. A huge number of hypotheses that exist today say that there is something alluring in this place. Legends just do not arise. Although they are far from always reliable, they certainly have some truth. In the end, faith is important. According to local residents, only those who believe in the miracle of the reservoir can discover all its secrets. By the way, ufologists say that the Nizhny Novgorod region (Lake Svetloyar) is the fourth dimension, or energy pillar, which is not visible without an armed eye. And only believers can see it. Despite the fact that this place is not a resort, those who have visited here want to see Svetloyar again and advise others to visit this magical place.