Kirzhach is a river in Russia. It flows through the territory of the Vladimir region. In its lower reaches there are sections that are the border with the suburbs. The river is 78 km long; it is a left tributary of the river. Klyazma.
Source
The source is considered to be the confluence into one of two rivers - the Small and the Big Kirzhach. The first water stream flows from the Berendeyevsky swamps in the Alexandrovsky district of the Vladimir region. The length of the river is 69 km. On its way, it is littered with snags and fallen trees, but is popular with kayaking enthusiasts. East of the Small, parallel to it, flows the Bolshoi Kirzhach River. The length of the water stream is 55 km. Like Small Kirzhach, it is available for rafting.
Near the village of Ivashevo, both rivers merge into one, continuing their flow in a southerly direction, until they flow into the waters of Klyazma, 10 km from the city of Pokrov.
Kirzhach is a river, a photo of which can be found in an article related to the Oka Basin District. Its waters go a long way: p. Klyazma, Oka, Volga. And already after it flows into the Caspian Sea.
A bit of history
For the first time, a description of the river and its sources appeared in 1852 in documents of the General Military Department. It is known that in the period from VII to IX centuries. Finno-Ugric tribes lived on its shores. Kirzhach is a river, the name of which, most likely, came from the Moksha (Meryansky) dialect. The word kersh meant left.
Characteristic
The source of the river is located at an altitude of 137 m, to the place where it flows into Klyazma, it drops to 115 m above sea level. The channel of the watercourse twists steeply in some areas, the direction of water movement is from north to south. Kirzhach - a typical plain river, has a slight slope (0.6 m per km), the flow is calm. The bottom and coast are sandy. The right coast is high and hilly, while the left is more gentle and low. Forest plots are often found on both banks of the river, but meadow vegetation is more common in them. At the source, the width of the channel is small, with the fastest flow. There are often obstacles in the form of fallen trees on this site. Further downstream the river diverges to an average size of 10-20 m. The maximum width of the river. Kirzhach is observed at the place where the Sheredar tributary flows into it, and reaches 70 m. In the lower reaches, it has a rather large swampy valley with numerous old people on the way. Kirzhach is a river, the average depth of which is 1-1.5 m, and the maximum reaches 4 m.
Climatic features
The terrain through which Kirzhach flows has a temperate continental type of climate. All seasons of the year and their transitions are well expressed here. The region in winter is characterized by stable snow cover and frosty temperatures (average in January - -10 ° ... -12 ° C). At this time, the river freezes (approximately since the end of November). It opens in late March - early April. The average July temperature is quite favorable - + 18 ° ... + 20 ° C. Kirzhach is a river that is full of water throughout the year. As much as possible, its floodplain is filled in the spring. Type of food - mixed. The average annual rainfall is 600 mm.
Tributaries
The river has several tributaries, most of which flow into its channel in the lower reaches. The largest left - Sheredar, Molodan, Shorn, Vakhchilka. Of the right, the largest is p. Bachevka All large tributaries of the river. Kirzhach have similar characteristics to it: they are all flat, have a calm course and carry their waters in a southerly direction.
Using
It is known that before the Kirzhach River was navigable. But later it became shallow, changed the shores and is now not used for these purposes. Currently, the only vehicles that can be found on the water are fishermen’s boats and kayaks, as Kirzhach (river) is ideal for rafting. Reviews of fans of this sport claim that during the descent you can get an unforgettable experience.
In the past, many windmills and dams were installed throughout the river. Now they are almost gone. Only occasionally there are dams, which to a greater extent no longer fulfill their main tasks. They are located below the village. Ilkino, Red October and the village. The hillfort.
Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station
On the banks of the river there are no sights, at least architectural and historical. The only building that could attract attention are the ruins of the Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station. In the first half of the XX century, this hydroelectric power station was autonomous and completely provided electricity to nearby collective farms, state farms and settlements. However, in the post-war period, in rural areas it was forbidden to use one's own sources; it was necessary to connect to state power systems. So Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station ceased its activities. And in 1967 it was completely dismantled. Now only the ruined walls are left of the former hydroelectric power station, although it is considered a local attraction.
Flora and fauna
The beauty of the local nature will delight Kirzhach (river). Vladimir region in this area is covered with mixed forests. Broad-leaved and small-leaved plantations (mainly aspen and birch forests) spread along the banks of the river. Broad-leaved forests are the natural wealth and the most important raw material resource of the region. In them you can find a large number of berries (blueberries, currants, lingonberries, cranberries, etc.), mushrooms and medicinal plants (St. John's wort, mint, nettle, rosemary, etc.). Among the fauna in this region live hares, ferrets, badgers and foxes . Sometimes large mammals come to the banks of the river: elk, roe deer, sika deer. Of the birds there are black grouse, hazel grouse, partridge, geese and ducks. Hunting in the region is allowed only under licenses and in the time allotted for this purpose.
Fishing and recreation
Water r. Kirzhach is rich in fish. The bream, perch, pike, ide, roach, gudgeon, ruff are abundant here. A total of 40 species are close. Fishing on the river year-round. The locals even have special names for the most popular places for fishing: Fedorovsky Bridge, Silent Canal, Koryazhistaya Sandbank, Goat Beach, Slynchev Bryag, Place Kukushkina. According to the stories of local fishermen, even “trophy” specimens of fish are found in the river.
Another type of relaxation is kayaking. Very often on the river. Kirzhach can be found lovers of this extreme sport. The most popular route is from the Ileikino railway station to Usad (station on the Klyazma river).
Well-maintained beaches and recreation facilities along the river can not be found. Connoisseurs of "wild tourism" come here to rest. For the night you can stay in private country estates (for example, the estate Polan). Not far from the confluence of the Sheredar tributary into the Kirzhach, there is a health resort “Sosnovy Bor” (Petushinsky district, Vladimirovskaya region). It deals with specialized treatment of the digestive system, blood circulation, kidneys and the genitourinary system. It is also worth noting that the air in these places has healing power. Here is such a unique Kirzhach River.
How to get there
The most convenient way to get to the shores of the Kirzhach watercourse is by rail. The railway track runs west of the river for almost all of its movement. On the banks there is a large settlement - the city of the same name Kirzhach, as well as a number of other small villages: the villages of Savino, Ilkino, Lisitsino, Ileikino, Fineevo. There is a bus service between them. Residents of Moscow can go here from the bus station (metro station "Schelkovskaya"). Buses depart on schedule with an hour difference. There are also minibuses. The road will take about 2 hours.