In the Pervomaisky district of the Altai Territory, the Pravdinskoe reservoir, famous for its beauty, is located. On the map you can see that it is 30 km from Barnaul. It is called a reservoir because it was built on the Chesnokovka River near the village of Pravda.
They come to these places in order to go fishing or just relax in nature. On the shore of the reservoir, various entertainments are often organized. As a rule, these places are mainly visited by young people. And for older people, a more relaxing vacation is offered: walks in the forest, excursions in the surroundings, etc.
Reservoir fishing
In principle, the whole Altai Territory is considered a favorable place for fishing. Pravdinskoe reservoir occupies a separate place in it. Here even the most sophisticated fisherman will find a place for himself to his liking. After all, the territory of the reservoir is more than 40 hectares. So, it will be convenient and comfortable for everyone: to the numerous children, whom their parents take to nature, and to elderly people who long for peace and solitude, and hunters for fishermen.
The Pravdinskoe reservoir is striking in its diversity of underwater inhabitants. Peled, grayling, bream, trout, pike perch, roach, crucian carp, pike, tench, bream, common carp, pike perch, carp - and this is not a complete list of trophies of local residents who are constantly engaged in fishing. It is worth noting that fishing here is absolutely free, which attracts most tourists here, both professionals and amateurs.
Entertainment
Pravdinskoe reservoir is not left without attention of vacationers. Various mass events are actively held here for everyone: a variety of fishing competitions, competitions for athletes, for example, sailing or kayaking competitions. Tournaments, by the way, are held both on a regional and all-Russian scale.
Also on the territory of the reservoir there are a variety of water attractions, equipped rental points of various equipment for fishermen and vacationers, which contributes to the popularization of the reservoir among nearby settlements.
Winter fishing and hunting
The Pravdinsk reservoir, even in winter, is not deprived of the attention of fishermen. Sitting people are constantly visible on the ice, firmly convinced that they will not be left in the cold without a catch. And they are right: some say that winter fishing in these parts is even more productive than summer fishing.
This reservoir is no less interesting for hunting lovers. The area is populated by bears, sables, otters, foxes, rams, goats, leopards, deer and wolves. Game lovers will be able to hunt birds. Partridges, larks and hawks are also not uncommon guests in these parts.
Vegetable world
The charm of the Altai Territory is not limited only to the animal kingdom. Pravdinskoe reservoir is surrounded by beautiful picturesque nature. The contrast of plains and mountains, steppes and forest-steppes, waterfalls, a mixture of aromas of flowering plants and heady clean air, the sound of forests ...
The cedar is the pearl of Altai, despite the presence of a huge number of other trees: spruce, pine, birch, aspen, poplar, larch. A variety of medicinal plants are also grown here: valerian, marin root, adonis, sea buckthorn and ginseng.
Neighborhood
It is worth remembering that nearby, within a radius of 10-15 kilometers, there are small villages: Pravda, Bazhevo, Tokarevo, Novogorsky, Berezovka. You can always contact the locals for help. For lovers of a comfortable stay, there are many camp sites that are always ready to receive new guests: Altair, Pearl, Eden, Mountain Tale and others. But the Pravdinskoye reservoir is somewhat distant from them, so some inconvenience will have to be experienced. And for those who are not afraid to live directly in the wilderness, you can arrange tent camps right on the shore of the reservoir.