The Russian North is very far from the main directions of the tourism business. Crowds of tourists are sent to completely different places and cardinal points. But this is one of its main advantages. Not everyone likes the southern hustle and bustle of fashionable resorts in high season. And in the world there is something to look at. In addition to the tropical seas and coral islands, there is much more that deserves no less attention. For example, White Lake. Vologda Oblast is very close. It is much closer than the Canary Islands. And you can get here without any problems, from the Yaroslavl station.
White Lake, Vologda Oblast
This is a typical middle strip of Russia. And the climate here is very comfortable for relaxing throughout the summer season. And this is a very beautiful place - White Lake. The Vologda Oblast, its nature has always been distinguished by the peculiar dim beauty of the usual Central Russian landscape. This is what attracts many painters who seek to display the images of the Russian North on their canvases.
In Russian history, these places are very significant. Located on the shores of White Lake, the small town of Belozersk is one of the oldest cities in the Russian North. He is much older than Moscow. And the Belozersk princes traditionally played a prominent role in Russian medieval history and politics. The team under their command bravely fought in 1380 on the
Kulikovo field. Today Belozersk is a small, mostly wooden town with ancient churches and the Kremlin fortified in the center. Those wishing to visit the Middle Ages should remember this address: Belozersk district center, White Lake, Vologda Oblast. Life over several centuries here, if it has changed, is not so noticeable.
White Lake, Vologda Oblast. Relaxation
For all the conservation and even abandonment of these places, the tourist infrastructure on the White Lake coast is still present. You can stop for rest in Belozersk itself, and in nearby villages on the lake. First of all, you should focus on the camp site "River Station", located in the city. But, besides her, there are a number of guest houses specially designed for visiting tourists. For local residents, this is a significant source of income. And the prices here, according to Moscow concepts, are very moderate. But in the summer months, no one bothers to set up a tent directly on the beach and live alone with pristine nature.
White Lake, Vologda Oblast. Fishing
For fishing on the White Lake , its northern shore is most suitable.
Best of all, the fish pecks at the places where small rivers flow into the lake. Well suited for fishing and several small islands located near the mouth of these rivers. The fish here is very diverse, there are up to forty species, but pike, perch, bream, pike perch, roach, burbot, asp and sabrefish peck best. On the northern shore of the lake there are also guest houses specially designed to receive visiting fishermen. They can be used if you do not want to spend the night in a tent.