The lake is a component of the hydrosphere, which is formed naturally. As a rule, it does not have a drain; he also has no access to the ocean. On planet Earth, the lakes are uneven. Their location is affected by the climate, which is considered to be the main one when determining the way of feeding and the amount of evaporated water. An important role is played by other factors related to the formation of hollows.
As a rule, where the climate is humid, there are more natural water bodies. In such places they are fresh and full of water. In the dry areas of the lake, they are drainless, and there are much fewer of them. Here saline water areas are most often found.
The lotus lake in the Volgograd region is located in a place where the first type of climate prevails. This pond is located in a nature park created on June 5, 2000. The area of this region is just over 1,500 square meters. km It is worth noting that every year the flood level on the lake is quite large. The climate is mild and humid, when compared with the steppe. Temperature fluctuations are also small. However, it is worth noting that dry periods still dominate. On some summer days, the level of the thermometer often reaches 40 ° C. The annual rainfall is 320 mm. This indicator is considered normal for the dry-semi-desert zone.
Lotus as a symbol
Where the lotus lake is located can be found below. This item is dedicated to the beautiful flower, which makes this pond unique. What does the lotus symbolize?
This flower became known a long time ago. He is a symbol of Egypt. The flower represents beauty, purity, the desire for sunshine and light. Previously, the lotus meant the renewal of vitality and the revival of youth on a spiritual level. This is due to the legends of the Egyptians, who believed that the old god dies only for one purpose - to be born and become young again. If ever a person encounters a picture where the deceased holds a lotus flower, then he must understand that the author primarily speaks of resurrection and awakening.
According to other myths and legends, the lotus has become a symbol of fertility and flowering. In ancient times, the scepter of the pharaoh was made in the form of this flower, which stands on a long stalk.
In India, the lotus is a symbol of creative power. He is considered the image that created the world. The inhabitants of this country believed that the Earth, like a flower, floats on the surface of a large ocean.
If we consider the religious sphere, then we must say that the lotus for Buddhists is a symbol of wisdom and spiritual disclosure of man. In China, this flower gained distribution long before it entered the life of every believer. For residents of a populated country, lotus meant purity and chastity, and was also a symbol of fertility and productivity.
Egypt, India and China have become countries that have spread the lotus as a symbol far beyond the borders of their states.
Lotus spread on the planet
The distribution area of this lotus is quite extensive. It can be found in Australia, on the Malay archipelago and the island of Sri Lanka, in the Philippines and Japan, in Hindustan and Indochina, as well as in China.
In Russia, previously, only three places were known where such a lotus grows. We are talking about the shores of the Caspian Sea (in the Volga Delta), in the Far East and in the Krasnodar Territory. More recently, a whole lotus lake has been discovered. Where?
The reservoir is located in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain, near the cities of Volgograd and Volzhskaya. Although the lake does not differ in special dimensions, it nevertheless causes unusual emotions. A lot of people come here, not only from the nearest settlements, but also from all over the country. Often tourists can be met between August and September. After all, it was at this time that the lotus began to bloom.
The main flower of the lake
What does the lake of lotuses (Volgograd) look like? The photo perfectly demonstrates all its charms. The stems of the flowers are under water and have a powerful rhizome. Some leaves are also located under water. Their shape is scaly. Other leaves float on the surface or are raised high above it. As a rule, they are flat and rounded in shape and have a funnel with a diameter of up to 60 cm.
The flowers are relatively large. Their diameter reaches 30 cm. Petals are usually pink or white. Having a straight pedicel, they rise above the water. Each plant turns in the direction from which the sun shines, so the flower easily changes its position. Many tourists who come to the floodplain pay attention to the fact that the lotus shimmers in the rays. This is due to the fact that the whole plant is covered with a waxy coating. Due to this feature, drops of water, like balls of mercury, roll from one sheet to another.
Climate of the area
As already described above, the climate of this region is quite mild. Due to the fact that the weather conditions practically correspond to the Crimean ones, there is the possibility of growing heat-loving crops such as grapes and corn.
The lotus lake (how to drive, you can read below) does not freeze in the winter, as the temperature rarely drops below 0 ° C. The peculiarity of this climate is that in December there can be a stable snow cover. If we consider the average temperature of the coldest month, then sometimes the indicators of the thermometers drop to -9 ° C. Severe frosts -30 ...- 25 ° practically do not happen.
How to get to the lake on your own?
If you want to get to the water body of the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain (we are interested in the lotus lake, in particular) on your own car, you should find out the exact road. The main task of the driver is to go to the Krasnoslobodsk-Srednyaya Akhtuba highway . In order to do this, you need to find yourself in Volgograd. The city should be left along the new bridge and at the entrance to Krasnoslobodsk turn left. Then you need to get to Volzhsky, and after it - to Srednyaya Akhtuba. Then you need to cross the bridge over the river and move straight without turning.
When the driver sees a pointer to Lebyazhya Polyana, he should turn off the road and drive about 4 km along a winding asphalt road. Then the driver must move past a small village where there is a store. After he will see the bridge, and the fence will stretch to the right. It is necessary to pay attention to where the fence ends - there you can see the lake of lotuses. It is after this that one must get off the road; The car can be parked in local parking.
Routes and excursions to the lake
If there is no own transport, then there is the opportunity to get to the lotus lake using one of two routes: No. 104 or No. 104-a.
If you wish, you can pack up for an excursion. Its duration is quite short, so it is perfect for busy people. The lotus lake is popular due to the fact that only rare species of plants live in it. The cost of the tour is quite small - they will take 2 thousand rubles per person. This is the maximum price. If two or more people are registered for the tour, the amount is divided between them. A tour of the territory lasts only an hour and a half. At nine in the morning, departure from Volgograd is carried out, arrival is already in the afternoon (approximately at 13: 30-14: 30).
Due to the fact that the lotus growing here is listed in the Red Book, you must be careful on excursions so as not to damage the plants. It is best to visit this area in August or early September. Indeed, in this period, the lotuses begin to bloom. If a group of people who visited the lotus lake with a guided tour plans to continue on their own, then you can adjust its time. However, this should be discussed with the administration.
As a rule, such walks are organized in the summer. In spring, winter and late autumn, this program is no longer relevant. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that this tour is not held every year. It is necessary to contact the organizers in order to find out all the details.
Lake Reviews
If we analyze the reviews of tourists who have visited this area, we can say that there are simply no minuses at the lake. True, some people complain that it is necessary to come either in the morning or in the afternoon, because by evening the buds are already closing. Some note a small amount of garbage.
People who have visited here mention that the lake is located very close to Volgograd, the flora is really amazing, but they don’t take money for entering the territory. This certainly applies to the pros.