Kulat - this is the name that Salt Lake received. Chelyabinsk region It was proclaimed the reservoir as a monument of nature, by resolution of the Executive Committee of the Chelyabinsk Regional Council of People's Deputies No. 361 of October 10, 1987. The level of the nature monument is “hydrological”.
The geographical position of the salt lake Kulat
The nature monument of the lake is located on the territory of the Krasnoarmeysky district, two and a half kilometers east of the village of Pechenkino, three kilometers south-west of Lake Lavrushino, at the northern edge of the village of Kulat.
This area is the most saline lake. The Chelyabinsk region is appreciated for its balneological characteristics, has an important environmental, environmental, scientific, educational, recreational and recreational value. Lake Solyonny Kulat is assigned to the lakes of the Miass-Chumlyak interfluve.
The size of the lake is sixty-one hectares, with a total mark of 179.2 meters according to the Baltic design, the average depth is about 0.57 meters, the largest is up to 2 meters, the water mass is about 0.35 million cubic meters.
Features of the salt lake
Salty Kulat is a closed lake with low water exchange. This contributes to significant water mineralization, approximately 116 - 118 g / l. According to its chemical property, it is classified as sodium chloride, as well as silt deposits of the lake, has healing properties. When the dry season is, salt accumulation takes place on the coasts. Water is a bit bitter, but is quite suitable for use in food.
The catchment area of this lake is about 2.7 square kilometers and it is covered almost entirely by forest-steppe flora; soils are saline. Every year, the salt lake becomes more and more popular. Chelyabinsk region is always glad to see new tourists on it.
Visiting tourists
Every year, many tourists visit the city of Chelyabinsk. Salt lakes attract their attention as much as possible. In total, on the map of the Chelyabinsk region, you can count more than three thousand reservoirs. They are called the “blue necklace” of the Urals, or simply “blue lakes”. They look just fine, beckoning with their blue lagoon.
Rest on a salt lake is best done in the Chelyabinsk region. The enormous number of reservoirs in this place appeared due to the unique geographical position between the three largest rivers of the Russian Federation - Tobol, Volga and the Kama River. As a result, this place is full of insignificant flowing streams that unite lakes. In addition, because of the movement of the Ural Mountains, craters formed in ancient times, which were gradually filled with water.
Salt Lake Pastime
Among tourists, many who go to the salt lake. The Chelyabinsk region annually receives various visitors to its regions. Most of the lakes are distinguished by their chastity and penetration; the depth reaches three to four meters. There are also reservoirs in which water is low mineralized. And there are healing, concentrated by the healing mud of the lake, which is also important for vacationers who want to heal and just soak in the healing baths. Holidays on these lakes can be devoted to fishing, there are a lot of fish there and besides, it is diverse there, or sunbathing in the sun, relaxing on the delightful beaches of the Chelyabinsk region. And it’s even possible to have a wedding there, you will certainly be satisfied, because the places here are really beautiful, excellent and delightful. Many who have already visited salt lakes will visit these places more than once. Both adults and children can relax here.