The Vorya River (Moscow Region) originates from the village of Dumino. The barely outlined channel is lost in a swamp behind Lake Ozeretsky, and then again comes to the surface, carrying its swift waters to Klyazma.
Distinctive features and characteristics
Vorya is a river famous for its icy water. Its temperature, even on the hottest days, warms up only 5-7 degrees above zero. This phenomenon is explained simply: throughout the course of the channel, Voryu is fed by cold underground keys.
The total length of the river branch is about one hundred meters, and the width, with the exception of individual sections, does not exceed four. In the area of the railway bridge, passing within the city of Krasnoarmeysk, the channel expands to 10-12 meters.
Despite the fact that many small tributaries flow into the river, it does not differ in particular depth. Only in the days of spring flood can the water level rise up to three meters. Nevertheless, Vorya is very popular among lovers of canoeing, and the abundance of fish in these places invariably attracts people who dream to sit on the shore with a fishing rod and enjoy a good catch.
Where did the name of the river come from
Sometimes you can hear that Vorya got her name from the word "thief." This happened at a time when the river served as a water trade route for the ancient Rus. Merchant ships passing here were often attacked by robbers who lived in coastal forests. This version is refuted by scientists who proved that Baltic tribes settled in these places long before the Slavs appeared.
The name of the river was given for its winding channel. Translated from Lithuanian vorian sounds like "changeable." There is another option. Some local historians believe that the name of the river is based on the Finno-Ugrian toponym vuori, meaning “mountain” or “forest”.
Historical reference
The main territory that the Vorya River covers is Moscow Region. The history of the development of these places by people goes back to ancient times. In the river valleys, one can find mounds dating back several millennia. In Russian letters, the first mention of one of the oldest settlements near the river dates back to 1327. The village of Voria-Bogorodskoye already existed under Prince Ivan Kalita. In the XVI – XVII centuries. it received the status of the Moscow district camp, which included the lands of Middle Oborony.
Vorya is a river that was previously suitable for shipping and included in the system of trade routes connecting the tributaries of the Klyazma and the Moscow River with watercourses flowing into the Volga. In the forests, approaching the shores, many wild animals and birds have long lived. Flood meadows were used by the local population for the arrangement of vegetable gardens, grazing cattle and fodder for farm animals. Clear waters were full of fish and crayfish, and lilies and water lilies decorated the river surface with their flowering.
sights
The centuries-old history of villages on the river Vorya is interesting. Before the war, as, incidentally, even now, one of the significant places was the Abramtsevo estate, before the revolution, belonging to the Aksakov and Mamontov families. In the years 1918-1932. the estate, by decision of the People’s Education Committee, was transferred to museum status. Then they organized a holiday home for artists. Over the years, composer Tikhon Khrennikov, director Grigory Alexandrov with his wife, actress Lyubov Orlova, and many other famous personalities of those years visited Abramtsevo. Artists Nesterov, Korovin, Polenov created their masterpieces here.
Vorya is a river that during the war was one of the defensive lines on the outskirts of Moscow. Along the shores, you can still see soldiers' trenches overgrown with grass. During the war, museum exhibits were evacuated from the estate, and a hospital was built within its walls. In 1947, Abramtsevo passed into the jurisdiction of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and three years later the newly organized museum opened its doors to the first visitors.
In the Soviet years, dams were made near the village of Bykovo and in the Abramtsev area, well-maintained approaches to which became a favorite vacation spot for urban residents. The workers of the Electroisolit plant built a dam, planted trees and shrubs that adorned the winding shores of Vori.
Environmental disasters
The first dams to maintain a high water level were built here several centuries ago. In the XIX-XX centuries, the dam system expanded significantly, which caused irreparable damage to the river. Some meadows turned out to be swampy, coastal plantations fell into the flood zone, which, falling into the riverbed, created insurmountable obstacles for the passage of fish and river animals. The increasing siltation of the bottom every year, along with the discharge of industrial waste, turned the once-cleanest full-flowing canal into a cluttered rivulet.
Current state of the aquatic artery
Human activities negatively affected the appearance of river banks and the quality of water. In 2005, treatment works were carried out here. To this end, I had to open one of the dams. As a result, the river is significantly shallow, which made it easy for the surrounding fishermen and visitors. Locals still remember that some thirty years ago it was possible to take water from Vori for drinking. In recent years, in some areas it is impossible to even swim.
Fish in the Vorya River, despite the barbaric extermination by nets and electric fishing rods, is still found. Fans of fishing are pleased with the increased number of pike, roach, bream, chub, perch. Herons nest on the shores, dams appeared, erected by hardworking beavers. However, even today, efforts are required to clean up swampy channels, restore and protect green spaces along the coastline. I'd like to believe that Vorya is a river, which in the future will give people the coolness of its crystal waters.