Which of us does not like to spend time in this or that picturesque place of our beloved city? As a rule, these are squares, parks or embankments. After all, how wonderful it is in your free time to read a book under the branches of an old oak tree or just take a walk, enjoying the light breeze of the city river!
River in the city
If you take a geographical map, you can see that our country is simply rich in “water arteries”. Dozens of ponds are scattered throughout Russia. Due must be given to the rivers that cross the map along and across. A huge number of them occur in various cities.
It would seem, from the point of view of construction, this fact greatly complicates the process of development of the territory. This is due to the fact that rivers have seasonal “problems”. For example, in the spring, flooding is possible, which can cause disturbances in the functioning of the construction complex.
But, as practice shows, rivers greatly simplify the lives of citizens. This applies to both everyday life and leisure. Water supply of many settlements directly depends on water bodies. They become a source of water for every citizen.
If we talk about the spiritual side, it is worth noting that we are all children of nature. And sooner or later we want to spend time with her. In this case, many people like to look at the calm waves, take a walk in the direction of the stream or just stay alone with yourself, thinking about something of your own to the sound of water.
Not the last role is played by the aesthetic decision. Indeed, even the most gray and dull city will turn a small pond or brook into a habitable environment.
Petersburg reservoir
As we know from history, quite a lot of cities were founded in the coastal zones of rivers, lakes, seas. Then it was dictated by the need for water for domestic needs. But today this fact allows us to decorate not only the landscape design of any city, but also the life of each of its inhabitants.
Such a landmark is the Moika River. St. Petersburg is a city rich not only in
terms of architectural heritage, but also in terms of beautiful natural places. Quite often, city dwellers want to retire to nature, breathe fresh air. In this case, the Moika embankment helps a lot. This quiet secluded corner of the bustling city allows you to enjoy the natural beauty that connects with the modern world.
Leningrad beauty
The Moika River is one of the most popular reservoirs in St. Petersburg. Its length is about 5 kilometers. In some places, the width of the stream reaches 40 meters. At the same time, the depth of the reservoir is not very large. Its maximum size does not exceed 4 meters.
The embankment of the Moika River for some residents was called the "Russian Venice". This fact is explained by the fact that the width of the reservoir allows you to swim in boats with ease. On both sides, the river is surrounded by old houses with rich architecture, which makes the walk more colorful.
The Moika River, although it is not the only body of water in the city, is of particular popularity. Both tourists and locals come here. This is due to the fact that it flows in the central part of the city, which is always full of people.
Historical reference
The emergence of this reservoir is associated with the XVII century. Then the river originated from the marshland. At the same time, the modern name did not exist, and the locals called the water stream Muay. Translated, this word means "dirty." The choice of such a name is easily explained by the marshy environment. The current - Moika - was invented in 1726, as for most citizens the previous name was too difficult to pronounce.
Later it was decided to connect the channel with the river to another body of water - Fontanka. Thus, an artificial island was created, which is washed on all sides by water. They decided to place a garden on it.
Closer to the middle of the XVII century, a wooden embankment was created, which was located directly on the banks of the Moika, and by the end of the century it was replaced with granite slabs.
In addition, one of the main advantages are bridges thrown across the river. Today there are 15. Therewith, each is distinguished by its design and exterior. All of them look very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of every passerby.
Tourist demand
As practice shows, the Moika River is popular with tourists. This is especially true for those people who come to St. Petersburg for the first time. They are not interested in looking at the sights that were considered earlier. A bridge and white nights are wonderful, but no one will be able to devote the whole weekend to these places only.
Therefore, a huge number of tourists prefer to enjoy the "quiet haven." In many programs that are provided by guides, visiting this place is a must. The Moika River, like nothing else, shows the versatility of St. Petersburg.
Administrative value
Quite a lot of central streets are primarily intended for the implementation of certain management decisions. Naberezhnaya Street, whose basis is the Moika River (St. Petersburg), was no exception. The northern capital is a huge city of federal significance. It has many administrative units. In addition, since it is the cultural center of the country, it is worth paying tribute to the architectural attractions.
So, on the streets that are located along the river, a huge number of buildings were built. Almost all of them have a history dating back to the last millennium. The main advantage of a walk along the promenade will be the architectural view. At one time, it was here that Lomonosov lived. Now his house has cultural significance and is protected by special funds. Also, the famous arch of New Holland overlooks this river. In addition, Naberezhnaya Street became the address for the palaces of Princess Ksenia Alexandrovna, Yusupovsky and Razumovsky.
Namesake of the sights of St. Petersburg
It is noteworthy that not only in the historical center of the country there is a Moika embankment. Penza became the owner of such a reservoir in the XIX century. Then the street was created, which has an identical name. It runs from Zamoysky Street to Sverdlov Street.
But over time, the river changed its course. And in the place where it flowed earlier, it began to flow into the collector. Therefore, today as such a reservoir on this street does not exist. The sink flows in a different direction. But they did not begin to change the name of the street, since all the inhabitants had long been accustomed to it.
Now at the place of the Moika another river already flows - the Sura. This allows you to save the landscape, which was adapted in the past millennium precisely under a reservoir of this kind. This is a special decoration of a city like Penza. The Moika River is stored in the memory of the townspeople using the name of the street, which has not changed for a long time. There are no such plans to this day.
Versatility of beauty
As we can see, one of the many domestic attractions is the Moika River. Russia is such a huge country that there are two reservoirs with the same and such an unusual name. Traveling around the country, every time we are surprised how many beautiful things surround us. At the same time, although much has been done by human hands, the natural environment is still the foundation, the foundation. Mountains, sea, steppe - all this somehow very concisely and logically correlates with each other.
Naturally, you must pay tribute to the huge number of rivers that flow on the territory of Russia. From the smallest to the largest - they all allow you to reunite with nature. This is especially important in large cities, where everyday hustle and bustle sometimes simply drains life out of a person. Just a walk along the promenade can give peace of mind and peace.
Appreciate the nature around you. She is beautiful and requires our care. And at that moment when we will need her, she will definitely come to the rescue!