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Chigirinskoye Reservoir.

Natural site

Natural site

Belarus, Mogilev region, Chigirinskoe reservoir

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28.09.2024

Description

The Chigirinskoye Reservoir is located on the Drut River, on the border of the Kirovsky and Bykhov districts of the Mogilev region. The reservoir was created in 1960. Its main purpose is to provide the Chigirinskaya hydroelectric power station, and it is also used for timber rafting and active recreation. The surface area of the water is 21.1 km2, the maximum depth is 8.1 m.

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Paid

Paid

Hydrological

Hydrological

With children

With children

Outdoor activity

Outdoor activity

Location

Latitude: 53.48999044
Longitude: 29.84695519

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Ольга Ерёменко

28.09.2024

The Chigirin Reservoir is a popular place for recreation and fishing among both local residents and tourists.

Chigirinsky reservoir is one of the most popular places for recreation and fishing both among locals and tourists. There are rowing and water-motor sports centers, sanatoriums, children's tourist camps, fishing centers. The reservoir is very clean and therefore there is a lot of fish. Bream, pike, roach, perch are found here. Local fishing clubs hold festivals and holidays for all vacationers. From the end of July to the beginning of August, bard fishing is also held here. Performers from near and far abroad come to this festival of author's songs. Competitions in sport and amateur fishing, diving, boating, jet skiing, catamarans, water skiing, which can be rented here, are often held.

There are nine settlements along the banks of the reservoir. The most famous of them is Chechevichi. One of the routes has been developed along the reservoir from May to September. This is a water tourist trip to the memorable places of the Bykhov district, where you can get acquainted with the history of the district, dating back to the Stone Age, with the best farmsteads of the region, with the history of the Chigirin hydroelectric power station.

Within the boundaries of the reservoir there is a natural landmark - a small island, the Island of Love, where newlyweds celebrate their wedding ceremonies.

There is also a healing spring, to which water excursions are also organized.


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