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Chigirinskoe Reservoir.

Natural site

Natural site

Belarus, Mogilev region, Chigirinskoe reservoir

Description

The Chigirinskoe 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.

Categories

Paid

Paid

Hydrological

Hydrological

With children

With children

Outdoor activity

Outdoor activity

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Ольга Ерёменко

28.09.2024

The Chigirinskoe reservoir is a popular place for recreation and fishing among both locals and tourists.

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


Nine settlements are located along the shores of the reservoir. The most famous of them is Lentils. One of the routes along the reservoir has been developed from May to September. This is a water tourist trip to the memorable places of 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 Chigirinskaya hydroelectric power station.


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

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


There are several recreation centers located on the coast of the Chigirinskoe reservoir. They are equipped with beach areas with the necessary attributes for passive recreation. Due to the gentle entrance to the water from the western side of the reservoir, it is very comfortable for families with children to relax here. Lovers of organized recreation also come here. In the farmsteads of the nearest settlements, you can find housing for every taste and for every budget. They will not only provide accommodation, but also organize trips to the forest, help organize hunting, and corporate events. There are also sports grounds, play areas, a sauna, sports and water transport rentals. The owners offer tourist horseback tours to the mounds and to the sites of historical excavations.


This region is rich not only in beautiful nature and ancient history, but also in its spiritual culture. In the central part of the village stands a church built in 1993, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a pale blue color, which in the Christian world symbolizes the highest purity.


The Chigirinskoe reservoir is a wonderful place to relax, to study the history and spiritual culture of the local region, to enjoy the wonderful and beautiful nature and to meet interesting people.

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