When planning a future vacation, many dream of Thailand, Egypt or Turkey, completely forgetting about the beauties and sights of their native land. The nature of the Kirov region is a harmonious combination of deaf taiga forests and developed arable land. There are really a lot of places within the Vyatka region where you can have a good and full rest with your whole family.
The diversity of nature in the Kirov region
The region is located on the northeastern outskirts of the Russian Plain. The relief here is slightly hilly, with absolute heights of 50 to 300 meters on average.
The climate of the region is temperate continental, although significant air temperature amplitudes are characteristic of this territory. In July, they can reach +35 ... + 40 degrees, but in winter - fall to -50. The fact is that in the cold season, frosty air often freely penetrates the territory of the region.
It is worth noting the great diversity of nature in the Kirov region. So, in the region there are almost 20 thousand rivers (the main rivers of the region are Vyatka, which flows into the Kama River, as well as Tansy, Luza, Moloma and Cobra). In addition, within the Kirov region, there are over 4 thousand lakes of different sizes. The largest of them is Lake Akshuben, with an area of 85 hectares, and the deepest is Lezhninsky (36 meters).
The nature of the Kirov region is, first of all, forests covering about 50% of the territory. Most often these are pine and spruce massifs, birch and aspen, with an admixture of oak, linden and alder, are also found. Taiga species of animals are characteristic of the region. Here moose, squirrels, martens, ermines are widespread, in the remote uninhabited places you can meet a brown bear or reindeer.
Ecological situation and natural monuments of the Kirov region
The list of environmental protection objects in the region includes 197 territories with a total area of over 370 thousand hectares. Of these, 189 are various natural monuments - hydrological, botanical, geological and complex.
Most of the region’s territory is considered environmentally friendly. Air pollution is observed near large settlements and industrial facilities (the city of Kirov and Sloboda). Among the dangerous are 65 enterprises, of which the Kirov-Chepetsk Chemical Plant does the most harm to the environment.
Nevertheless, a huge number of objects are fully concentrated within the region that are fully suitable for a good rest. Let us consider in more detail the most famous natural monuments of the Kirov region.
Complete riddles Lake Lezhninskoe
Stunning views, excellent conditions for diving and fishing - this is what Lake Lezhninsky can rightfully be proud of. But not only that! This natural monument is also famous for its riddles and unique features. The water mirror of the deepest lake in the region is almost ten meters above the level of all rivers and watercourses located in this area. Also, scientists do not know exactly how the reservoir was formed. According to one version, Lezhninsky Lake was formed as a result of the fall of a large meteorite, and according to another, as a result of the collapse of the arch of a huge underground cavity. The ideally oval shape of the reservoir leads to these thoughts of geomorphologists.
The lake has very clear water that can be drunk even without boiling. Today, this place is very popular with divers, as well as ordinary fans of a picnic family holiday in the open air.
Natural monument "Velikoretskoe"
The nature of the Kirov region is striking in its splendor and diversity. And the territory of Velikoretsky is a vivid confirmation of this. It occupies a rather large area - 156 hectares. The natural monument was created with the aim of preserving a unique plot of the landscape - spruce-fir forest, as well as a pine forest on a slope near the holy spring. Also protected here are plants such as juniper and trellis. Of particular interest to tourists are the multi-stem linden trees that grow on the territory of the Great Natural Monument.
Finally...
The nature of the Kirov region is wonderful and pristine, with soft outlines of landscapes and green forests. In this region there are a number of unique and beautiful natural monuments that are worth visiting for everyone.