Istra is a river that is considered one of the most picturesque in the suburbs. It flows through three districts: Krasnogorsk, Solnechnogorsk and Istra, then flows into the Moskva River and is its left tributary. According to the State Water Register of the Russian Federation, Istra acts as a reservoir of the Oka water basin. On its shores is the city of the same name, as well as numerous holiday homes and resorts. The river basin itself covers an area of just over 2 thousand square kilometers. The length of Istra is 113 km. The main water supply Istra (river) receives from snowmelt. In the upper reaches of the Istra reservoir and hydroelectric power station. They are sources of resources for the capital. The water area of the reservoir is about 34 square kilometers. Istra has 9 tributaries: Belyanka, Gryazeva, Pesochnaya, Nudol, Ramenka, Katysh, Paleshnya, Chernaya and Malaya Istra. The river in its history has seen many events. We will talk about them further.
History
The first mentions in the annals of Istra date back to 1461. This is the spiritual certificate of the Grand Duke Vasily II the Dark. For the first time, her graphic image was created in the Book of the Great Drawing in 1552. Numerous historical events are associated with the pond. For example, the Istra River was chosen by Patriarch Nikon to create the Russian Holy City. In 1656, the construction of a new center of the world, the New Jerusalem, began here. True, then the river changed its name to Jordan, and all the surrounding villages to the corresponding biblical ones. According to the drawings made by the monk Arseny, small copies of Jerusalem churches were erected here . Istra is also associated with the suppression of the rebellion of archers in 1698. The Joseph-Volokolamsky Monastery was located on the reservoir, the territories near the village of Buzharovo belonged to the ancestors of the great poet Alexander Pushkin, and Anton Chekhov lived in the village of Babkino for several years.
Recreation and tourism
The Istra River (Moscow Region) flows through very picturesque places that are attractive to a large number of tourists. Over the weekend, you can see many tents and fishermen. Steep shores covered with forest are interesting in season to mushroom pickers who bring home huge baskets of mushrooms. You can travel along the river on foot (along the shore) and by water. For example, a kayak route, as a rule, starts near the Istra platform, then they go down the river for about 35 kilometers. Hiking involves visiting attractions. The standard route starts at the Troitskaya platform. On the way, you can visit the Church of the Trinity of the Life-Giving (end of the 17th century), the village of Sannikovo with monuments from the Great Patriotic War, the Peter and Paul Church (XVIII century) in Luzhki and much more.
Fishing
For fishermen, the Istra River is very attractive in all seasons. Summer fishing here begins in early March. Wiring is caught by roach and scavenger. A little later, fishermen come here for more substantial prey: pike, silver bream and perch. Below the Istra reservoir in the summer you can catch asp, ide, chub and minnows. Fishing on the river is possible in almost all ways: a spinning rod, a boat, a fishing rod with a float, a bottom, a fly fishing and a bale. In the area of the village of Petrovo-Dalnee, exclusively bream are found. The Istra Reservoir is very popular for fishing. In summer, its level drops to 4 meters. Along the shore there are many sites convenient for fishing. You can catch the same fish as in the river, but sometimes you come across eel. However, fishing on the reservoir is possible only on trips. There are several fish bases where you can get permission, as well as rent a boat, relax and spend the night.
Sanatoriums and rest houses
Istra is a river attractive for organized recreation. Most of the sanatoriums and rest houses here were built in Soviet times. They have not become less popular now. For example, the sanatorium "Istra" was opened in the middle of the 20th century for workers in the nuclear industry. The most progressive healing methods were introduced here. And the rest house "Podmoskovnaya Sloboda" was put into operation already in modern Russia. This is a family holiday center where children come. It has spacious rooms (up to 6 rooms) and all the conditions for recreation, games and physical education are created. Also along Istra cottages for holiday rentals, celebrations and holidays.