The Ussuri tributary on the right joins the Amur River. The border between Russia and China runs precisely along the line of this river. Until the beginning of the seventies of the last millennium, this water artery bore the name Yanmutkhousa in its segment, going to Arkhipovka, in the Chuguevsky district.
The next part of the river between the village and Upper Breevka of the same area was called Sandagou. The third segment, which was heading to Daubikha, was called Ulaha. It was at this point of its path that the river became a full-fledged bearer of the name of Ussuri.
Geographical position
Ussuri is a river flowing through the Chuguevsky district in the Primorsky Territory. Its length is 897 km, the basin area is 193 thousand square kilometers. She begins her journey from the Olginsky district, from the most mountain ranges of Sikhote-Alin. The Ussuri River, which is born from the womb of Mount Snezhnaya, flows smoothly. There are only a couple of mountain spurs in the middle of the route. Thus, it is surrounded by shores and cliffs. Some segments are meanders and sleeves. The Ussuri River contains a small island group in the waters of its channel. These are very picturesque places.
Ussuri flows into the Kazakevichev duct. It is located in the Khabarovsk district. It has a little water and the bottom is close to the surface. She is the right-bank channel of the Amur. A new current starts from here, which flows into the waterway itself near the Amur cliff, which is located in the center of Khabarovsk. With the help of Sungachi, Ussuri (river) flows into Lake Khanka at an altitude of 69 meters. The largest of these islands is the one that is named after Kutuzov.
Hydrological environment
From the rain clouds the volume of the Ussuri River is replenished. Khabarovsk, mainly due to precipitation, receives recharge for one of its most important arteries. Snowmelt also flows into the channel during those periods when winter is especially harsh and snowy. This is a third of the water volume. The remaining small fraction is replenished from the abundant flow of groundwater.
Flood time occurs in the spring and summer. First it’s the same melt snow and heavy rains, and then the floods. The upper reaches through itself 140 cubic meters per second, as for the average flow, there this figure is close to 225 m³ / s. If we follow 150 km opposite the mouth, we will notice a water circulation of 1200 m³ / s. The culmination and the most violent currents boil in the middle - 10250 m³ / s. The lower reaches are characterized by a figure of 10500 m³ / s.
This river is not so simple: sometimes it is not possible to avoid a catastrophic spill. November brings its cold breath and turns the babbling beauty into ice, and only under the gentle touches of the April sun does it again start to fervently run in its own way.
Points located near the Ussuri River
In Russia, life on the territory of Lesozavodsk does not boil - it is measured and calm. There are no noisy megacities. This is a quiet and beautiful island of peace, the reign of nature. The river is a borderline for the village of Zabaykalsky, in the Vyazemsky district. On the left bank is a territory that belongs to Chinese residents. The Olginsky district is deprived of points of vital activity of people and represents the kingdom of nature and naturalness.
Natural environment
For centuries, the rivers of Russia have been fed by the peoples living on their coasts. This reservoir also has a similar function. In its waters live gudgeons, taimen, catfish, pike, burbot, minnow and many other types of fish, which could safely feed entire cities and villages. In a word, there is an extensive selection for the finest connoisseur of fish dishes. This is an amazing world, looking into which you realize that your eyes are scattered from a great number of species. In other situations, these breeds may not get along, their existence side by side may be impossible. But thanks to the favorable environment provided by the rivers of Russia, and Ussuri in particular, this has become a reality.
Clean, clear, cool water, akin to that flowing in the mountains, to the liking of lenok, grayling and taimen living here. There is a great environment for those who love life at the bottom. Warm silt and muddy standing water sheltered carp, crucian carp, killer whale, silver carp in their arms. In the area of the mouth of small rivers that are in the mountains and begin their journey from Sikhote Alin, are characterized by these features. In spring, fish species that prefer mountain water move to spawning places, leaving the channel below and in the middle. When the autumn season comes, they return home for the winter. In the summer, the fish prefers to live in the upper area of the reservoir.
Economic Use
Water supply is the purpose for which the resources of the river are used. There are regular flights with a length of 600 km: starting from the mouth, reaching the highway bridge, the ships lose the ability to move. At this point, the right and left sides of Lesozavodsk are connected.
There is great potential for the development of shipping, which until then had not been given close attention. Nearby is Zhaohe and the highway between Khabarovsk and Vladivostok. It is this factor that explains this delay, along with the fact that the coast is strewn with sparsely populated villages close to the border. Bikinsky settlement is known for the point of intersection of the line functioning in it, which makes the division between Pokrovka and Rukovil.
History incidents
The 17th century became special for the development of the river. He was marked by the fact that European travelers went on a hike, heading to the source of the reservoir. The expedition was led by Onufry Stepanov, a Siberian Cossack and a famous explorer of the Amur River. Closer to our time, in the seventies of the last century, these lands shuddered from the skirmish on the border that occurred on the island territory. The Chinese state "clashed" with the USSR. It was thanks to this incident that the island became popularly known. In the spring of 1991, Chinese rule conquered and took over this territory.
The Ussuri River can rightfully be considered part of Russia, which feeds the population with fish, eyes - with beauty, and soul - with joy from contact with such an amazing nature. You can come here with pleasure as a whole family. Those people who love outdoor activities will enjoy swimming in clear water, sunbathing on a picturesque beach, visiting colorful landscapes and fishing, enjoying a rich catch and pristine silence.