Residents of Saratov, who want to relax near the city, often prefer St. Andrew's Ponds. Why not? They are located nearby, a picturesque view around, a little people. You can spend calm time surrounded by nature.
What are they?
St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov) are one of the favorite places of citizens. This place is currently named after Fedor Alekseevich Andreev. They used to be called differently.
In the postwar years, F.A. Andreev was the chairman of the Polivanov administration. At this time, he was engaged in the improvement of the territory adjacent to the ponds. He gave a lot of effort and time to ennoble this site.
If you read the literary sources, you can stumble upon a description of the Shtafsky ponds. Nobody knows the exact location of their location. Old records are silent about this. Some believe that this was the original name of the place that is now commonly called - St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov). This connection is explained by the presence of a source called Stafsky not far from the ponds.
Citizens come here who are tired of the beaches completely packed with people near the Volga. True, you can’t swim in the ponds. It is forbidden. Everywhere there are signs reminiscent of this. Violators face a fine. And the water here is very cold, even in extreme heat. Ponds feed underground springs.
Description of the area
St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov) are not alone. Next to them are many more interesting places.
Ponds are protected from the cold winds by the Savelyevsky Mountains. To the highest point of the mountains, called the Pioneer Peak, you can climb directly from the ponds. It is located at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level. The mountain slopes are popularly called Switzerland.
The climb can be quite difficult. But the view from above is worth it. It allows you to consider the suburban areas of Saratov, ponds and a forest zone called Kumysnaya Polyana.
St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov) are associated with the Forest Forester and the Giant Oak. To do this, just go along the path along the ravine.
Nearby is the place where the Weimutov pines grow , with soft long needles and cones of the original shape.
Where are St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov)? How to get there?
Ponds are located in the lower reaches of the ravine called Wide. This is in the Ninth Dachnaya area. Public transport is available in the area. From the city to the Sixth Dachnaya district, you need to get on the tram, which goes along the route number 3. Then you should transfer to the tram with route number 6, which will bring to the stop "Ninth Dachnaya". Next you need to go on foot.