List, names, descriptions, maps and photos of the largest lakes in Russia. The largest and most beautiful lakes in Russia

There are more than two million freshwater and salt lakes in Russia. The largest lakes in the European part of the country include Ladoga (17.87 thousand km²) and Onega (9.72 thousand km²) in the north-west, Lake Peipus (3.55 thousand km²) on the Estonian border, as well as the Rybinsk Reservoir ( 4.58 thousand km²) on the Volga north of Moscow.

Narrow lakes from 160 to 320 km in length, located behind dams on the Don, Volga and Kama. In Siberia, similar artificial lakes are located on the upper Yenisei and its tributary the Angara, where the 570 km long Bratsk reservoir is one of the largest in the world. But they are all insignificant compared to Lake Baikal, the largest reservoir of fresh water on the planet. 636 km long and with an average width of 50 km, Baikal's surface area is 31.72 thousand km² and its maximum depth is 1642 m.

There are also countless smaller lakes, located mainly in the poorly drained lowlands of the Russian and West Siberian Plains, especially in the more northern regions. Some of them reach significant sizes, in particular, Lake Beloe (1.29 thousand km²), Topozero (0.98 thousand km²), Vygozero (0.56 thousand km²) and Lake Ilmen (0.98 thousand km²) on the territory of the European north-west of the country, and Lake Chany (1.4-2 thousand km²) in south-west Siberia.

List of the largest lakes in Russia

We present to your attention the 10 largest lakes in the Russian Federation with descriptions, photos and geographical location on the map of the country.

Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland body of water (area: 371 thousand km²). It is called a sea, not a lake, because the ancient Romans, who arrived in this region, discovered that its water was salty, and called it a sea after the Caspian tribes who lived near the shores of the lake. The Caspian Sea borders the following five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Iran. The main river feeding the lake is the Volga, which provides about 80% of the water inflow of the Caspian Sea, and the remaining 20% comes from other smaller rivers.

The Caspian Sea is rich in oil and natural gas deposits, but their extraction is under development. The extraction process is also hampered by the problem of dividing the lake’s natural resources between the five countries bordering it. The Caspian Sea and the deltas of the rivers flowing into it are home to about 160 species and subspecies of fish from 60 genera. About 62% of species are endemic.

Baikal

Baikal is the deepest (1642 m), oldest (25-35 million years) and most voluminous (23.6 thousand km³) of all the lakes in the world, it is a superstar reservoir in the fields of hydrology, geology, ecology and history. Today Lake Baikal contains about 20 percent of the fresh water on the Earth's surface, which is comparable in volume to the entire Amazon River basin. Baikal has 27 islands, including one more than 70 km in length (Olkhon Island).

The shores of the lake are home to more than 1,500 species of animals, 80% of which are found nowhere else on the planet. The most famous representative of the Baikal fauna is the seal, which lives exclusively in fresh water. According to some reports, the population of seals is about 100,000 individuals. Also near the lake there are such large predators as wolves, which occupy the top positions of the Siberian food chain, feeding on deer, birds, rodents and smaller predators.

Ladoga lake

Lake Ladoga is the largest freshwater lake in Europe, located in northwestern Russia, 40 km east of St. Petersburg. The area of the lake is 17.87 thousand km², the volume is 838 km³, and the maximum depth at a point west of the island of Valaam it reaches 230 m.

The lake depression appeared under the influence of glaciers. The northern shores are mostly high and rocky, and are separated by deep, ice-covered bays. The southern shores have many sandy or rocky beaches, mostly low, slightly concave, overgrown with willow and alder. In some places there are ancient coastal embankments covered with pine trees. The largest tributaries are the Volkhov, Svir and Vuoksa rivers.

48 different species of fish were found in the lake, of which the most common are roach, carp, bream, pike perch, perch and smelt. Of the 48 species, 25 are of commercial importance and 11 are classified as important food fish.

Lake Ladoga also serves as a key stopover for migratory birds along the North Atlantic Flyway, which typically mark the arrival of spring.

Lake Onega

Lake Onega is the second largest lake in Europe, located in the north-west of the European part of Russia, between Lake Ladoga and the White Sea. It covers an area of 9.72 thousand km², 248 km in length and up to 83 km in width. The greatest depth is about 127 m.

The lake basin was formed by the movement of the earth's crust and glaciers. The high rocky shores in the north and northwest are composed of laminated granite and covered with forest. There are deep bays in Petrozavodsk, Kondopoga and Pevenets. The southern shores are narrow, sandy, often swampy or flooded. Lake Onega has about 1,650 islands, covering a total of about 260 km², usually in the northern and northwestern bays.

The lake is home to more than 40 species of fish, including vendace (a small member of the salmon family), smelt, burbot bream, pike, perch, roach and salmon. Many fish species have significant economic value.

Taimyr

Taimyr is the second (after Baikal) largest lake in the Asian part of Russia, located in the central regions of the Taimyr Peninsula. It is located south of the Byrranga Mountains, in the zone.

The lake and tundra area is a popular destination for birds such as geese, swans, ducks, ruffed buzzards, peregrine falcons and snowy owls. Lake Taimyr is home to a large number of fish, including grayling, muksun, char and whitefish. Although the area is relatively remote, stocks of certain commercial fish species are still being depleted.

Taimyr is famous for the largest population of reindeer in Eurasia. Animals such as argali, arctic fox, wolf and lemmings are also found in this region. In 1975, the area was reintroduced.

The lake and its surroundings have been included in the Taimyr Nature Reserve since 1983. Scientists have discovered plutonium in the lake sediment, which is believed to have entered Taimyr via wind-borne radioactive particles from nuclear tests conducted on Novaya Zemlya during the Cold War.

Khanka

Lake Khanka has an area of 4 thousand km², of which approximately 97% is located in Russia. The maximum depth of the lake is 10.6 m, and the average volume is 18.3 km². The lake is fed by 23 rivers, 8 of which are in China, and the rest in the Russian Federation. The only outflow is the Sungacha River, which flows east to the Ussuri River, which forms the international border, and flows north where it joins the Amur River.

Khanka is famous for being home to the highest diversity of birds in the entire temperate zone of Eurasia. At least 327 species of nesting, wintering and migratory birds have been observed in the lake area.

Lake Peipus-Pskov

Lake Peipus-Pskov is the largest transboundary and fifth (after Ladoga, Onega, Swedish Vänern and Finnish Saimaa) largest lake in Europe, located on the border between Estonia and Russia. It occupies 3.6% of the total area of the Baltic Sea basin. A total of 30 islands are located on Lake Peipsi, and another 40 in the delta of the Velikaya River. Most of them rise only 1-2 m above the water level, and often suffer from floods.

About 54 species of coastal aquatic plants grow in the Lake Peipus basin, including reeds, calamus, reeds and various grasses. The waters of the lake are home to 42 species of fish, such as smelt, vendace, bream, perch, pike, roach and whitefish. Wetlands provide important nesting and feeding grounds for migratory birds such as swans, geese and ducks that migrate from the White Sea to the Baltic Sea. The region is home to one of the largest swallow colonies in Estonia.

Uvsu-Nur

Uvsu-Nur is the largest lake in Mongolia by surface area (3.35 thousand km²), as well as the largest salt lake in the country. The Uvs-Nur basin is one of the most important biodiversity poles in Eurasia. Although most of the lake is in Mongolia, its northeastern shores are located in the Tyva Republic of the Russian Federation.

The lake is shallow, very salty, and is the remnant of a large sea that existed several thousand years ago. The basin covers an area of about 70 thousand km² and represents one of the best preserved natural steppe landscapes on the continent. This is where the northernmost part of the desert and the southernmost part of the tundra meet.

Reed and freshwater river deltas serve as resting and nesting sites for numerous migratory birds. More than 220 species of birds can be found around the lake, including black stork, osprey, white-tailed eagle, whooper and black-headed gull. About 29 different species of fish live in the waters of the lake, one of which is suitable for human consumption. The mountainous region is home to Mongolian gerbils, wild sheep and Siberian ibex.

Vats

Although Lake Chany is not very well known outside of Siberia, it is one of the largest lakes in the country. Chany is a shallow lake with salty and constantly fluctuating water, the level of which can change from season to season and from year to year. The lands of the lake basin serve as pastures for cattle.

The vats play an important role in the region's fisheries. The most common species are silver carp, carp, ide, and perch. Recently, there has been a tendency to deplete the lake's fish stocks.

Lake Beloe

In terms of area, Beloe is the second (after Onega) natural lake in the Vologda region, and the third (after the Rybinsk reservoir). It is one of the ten largest natural lakes in Europe. The lake has a relatively round shape with a diameter of 46 km. Its area is 1.29 thousand km², and the basin area is about 14 thousand km².

The lake is famous for its fish stocks, the most famous delicacy being Belozersk smelt. The food supply and high oxygen levels create favorable conditions for the life of many species. The following types of fish are common in the waters of the lake: perch, pike, bream, ruffe, sabrefish, roach, bleak, burbot, chub, rudd, whitefish, ide, tench, asp, dace and gudgeon).

Table of the 10 largest lakes in Russia

Lake name	Area, km²	Volume, km³	Dimensions, km	Maximum depth, m	Average depth, m
Caspian Sea	371000	78200	1200 by 435	1025	208
Baikal	31722	23615	636 by 79.5	1642	744,4
Ladoga lake	17870	838	219 by 125	230	46,9
Lake Onega	9720	285	248 by 83	127	30
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We present to you the most impressive Russian lakes in terms of size.

It remains to add that this is not the entire list of unique lakes in Russia. But, of course, these are the largest lakes in Russia.

White Lake

Our top of the largest lakes in Russia opens - White Lake. It is located in the Vologda region. The area of the reservoir fluctuates due to the low banks. And it is almost 1300 square kilometers. The average depth of White Lake is 5-7 meters, in some places the figure can reach up to 20 meters, this is due to underwater holes.

There are about 29 species of fish in the reservoir, so the lake can be considered a real paradise for fishermen.

Lake Chany

Salt lake Chany is located in the Novosibirsk region. According to various sources, the area of this reservoir is from 1.4 thousand to 2 thousand square meters. The greatest depth of the lake is 12 meters.

There have been various legends about Chans for a long time. According to one of them, a huge snake lives in the lake and eats people and livestock. True, this has not been confirmed by any scientific data. It is likely that the legend was specially invented to attract tourists.

Uvsu-Nur

This is the largest lake in terms of area in Mongolia; on the territory of Russia it is located in the Republic of Tuva, although our country belongs to only 12 square kilometers. Its total area is 3,350 square kilometers and its depth is 15 meters. The lake is drainless, no river flows out of it, so the water has a bitter-salty taste.

Since 2003, the lake has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ubsunur Basin.

Lake Peipus-Pskov

This lake is slightly larger than Lake Uvsu-Nur and is located, as the name suggests, on the territory of the Pskov region, also bordering the Leningrad region and Estonia. This is not even just a lake - but a complex of lakes consisting of Lake Peipus, Pskov and Teploe. The area of the complex is 3,555 square kilometers, the depth reaches 15 meters, and the average value fluctuates within 7 meters. Only one river, Narva, flows out of the lake, and about 30 rivers flow in.

Due to its geographical location, the shores of the lake are partly considered a border zone and access to them is limited. In the coastal strip of Lake Pskov there is a wetland ornithological reserve “Pskov-Chudskaya lakeside lowland”

Lake Khanka

Lake Khanka is located in the Far East, where Russia borders China. The area of the reservoir is about 4.2 thousand square kilometers, and the maximum depth is about 11 meters.

Lake Khanka is one of the largest lakes in Russia

Khanka has a fairly good location, so a lot of tourists come to the reservoir. They can simultaneously get acquainted with the customs and cultures of two countries at once. About 75 species of different fish live in the waters of the reservoir, and some of them are even listed in the Red Book of Russia.

Lake Taimyr

Taimyr Lake is located on the Taimyr Peninsula in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. It is the northernmost in the world. Taimyr is covered with ice for most of the year. And only one and a half months a year is Taimyr free of ice. Almost the entire lake freezes to the bottom every winter.

And due to fluctuations in the water level in the reservoir, its area can change up to a maximum of 4.56 thousand square kilometers. The maximum depth of the lake is about 26 meters. It is worth noting that the flora and fauna of Lake Taimyr are filled with Arctic species. A river called the Upper Taimyr flows through Taimyr, and at the exit from the lake it continues with the Nizhnyaya.

Lake Onega

Lake Onega is located in Karelia, Leningrad and Vologda regions. The area of the reservoir is about 9.7 thousand square kilometers, and its greatest depth is 124 meters.

People call Lake Onega “Onego-father”. It is famous for its clean water and numerous historical monuments that are located on its banks.

Ladoga lake

Lake Ladoga is located on the territory of Karelia and the Leningrad region. The area of the reservoir is more than 17.6 thousand square kilometers, but the greatest depth is 230 meters. Ladoga is one of the largest freshwater lakes in all of Europe.

Exactly 35 rivers flow into Lake Ladoga, and in addition to this, the Neva River originates. The reservoir is home to 60 species of fish, more than half of which are caught on an industrial scale.

Lake Ladoga is the third largest lake in Russia

Lake Onega and Lake Ladoga are very similar. Both are located in North-West Russia and both belong to the Baltic Sea basin, and both have the same origin. There are quite a lot of rocky islands on the lakes, some of which are famous for their historical, cultural and religious monuments. In particular, this is the Valaam archipelago, where a monastery has been operating for about a thousand years. The island of Kizhi is also famous with its wooden churches and bell tower.

Baikal

This is the deepest lake on our planet. Its depth is about 1640 meters. Baikal is located in eastern Siberia, between the Irkutsk region and Buryatia. The area of the lake is more than 31.7 thousand square kilometers. Moreover, this is the largest fresh water reservoir in Russia, containing up to 90 percent of its reserves. It is worth noting that the water in Baikal is unusually clean and transparent, so at all times it was considered healing. Tourists and naturalists constantly come to the lake, because Baikal is inhabited by a rich fauna, more than half of which is local exclusive.

Exactly 336 rivers of different sizes flow into the lake, but only the Angara flows out of it. A number of the largest hydroelectric power stations use its water resources.

The largest lake in Russia is the Caspian Sea

The list of the largest lakes in Russia is headed by a body of water, to which the name “sea” is assigned. This is the Caspian Sea. It is located on the border of Asia and Europe and washes the shores of five states. These are Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Azerbaijan. According to the most recent data, the area of the Caspian Sea is 376 thousand square kilometers, and this figure can fluctuate greatly. The maximum depth of the salt lake is 1025 meters. It can be found in the Middle and Southern Caspian Sea, which are separated by the Absheron ridge, this is an underwater connection of the Kopetdag and Caucasus mountain systems. It is worth noting that the Caspian Sea is known throughout the world not only because of its size, but also because of its water problems. According to one theory, the Caspian Sea received its name from the ancient Caspian tribes who lived on the southwest coast.

Due to the imbalance between the amount of evaporation and water entering the Caspian Sea, the area of the lake may fluctuate. In the last century it began to decline steadily. And about 30 years ago, the climate in the main supplier of water to the sea - the Volga basin - the flow exceeded the flow, so flooding of coastal areas began. By the way, natural gas and oil have been produced in the Caspian Sea since 1820; according to experts, reserves reach 20 billion tons.

By the way, the salinity of almost the entire reservoir is three times less than the oceanic one, but in the north of the Caspian Sea the water can be fresh.
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The Caspian Sea is

Not only in Russia, but throughout the entire Earth. It is located on the border of Asia and Europe and washes the shores of 5 countries (Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan). The area of the Caspian Sea is approximately 371,000 square kilometers, with a maximum depth of 1025 meters. The waters of this lake are salty. According to one theory, the Caspian Sea got its name thanks to the ancient tribes - the Caspians, who lived on the southwest coast.

This is the deepest (about 1640 meters) lake on our planet, located in eastern Siberia. The area of Baikal is more than 31,700 square kilometers and it is the largest reservoir of fresh water (90% of Russia's fresh water reserves). It is also worth noting that the waters of this lake are unusually clean and transparent, and in ancient times they were considered healing.

Lake Ladoga lies on the territory of the Leningrad region and Karelia. Its area is more than 17.6 thousand square kilometers, and its greatest depth is 230 meters, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Europe. 35 rivers flow into Lake Ladoga, and the Neva originates. It is home to about 60 species of fish, half of which are of industrial importance.

This lake is located on the territory of Karelia, Vologda and Leningrad regions. The area of Lake Onega is about 9,700 square kilometers, with its greatest depth being 127 meters. “Onego-father” - as this lake is popularly called, is famous for its clean water and many historical monuments located on its shores.

Taimyr Lake is located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory on the Taimyr Peninsula and is the northernmost in the world. For most of the year, this lake is covered with ice. Due to fluctuations in water levels, the area of this lake can change and reach 4,560 square kilometers, and the maximum depth can reach 26 meters. The flora of Taimyr is represented by Arctic fish species.

This lake is located in the Russian Far East and borders China. The greatest depth of Lake Khanka is about 11 meters, and its area is 4,070 square kilometers. Due to its location, it attracts a large number of tourists who can get acquainted with the culture and customs of two countries at once. About 75 species of fish live in the waters of this lake, and even some of them are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation.

Chany is a salt lake located in the Novosibirsk region. The area of the lake, according to various sources, varies from 1400 to 2000 square kilometers, and its greatest depth is 7 meters. There have long been legends about this lake, one of which says that a huge snake lives in it, devouring people and livestock. Of course, there is no scientific evidence or information for this; perhaps this is just a legend created to attract tourists.

This lake is located in the Vologda region. The area of this lake varies, mainly due to its low banks, and is approximately 1,284 square kilometers. The average depth of White Lake is about 5-7 meters, but due to underwater holes it can reach 10-12 meters. This lake is home to about 29 species of fish, making it a fisherman's paradise.

Topozero is located in the north of Karelia, in the Loukhsky district. The lake has a winding coastline, and its area is 986 square kilometers, with a maximum depth of up to 56 meters. Topozero is a favorite place for kayakers, and especially fishermen.

This lake is located in the Novgorod region of Russia. The area of Lake Ilmen is 982 square kilometers, but depending on the water level it can vary. Its maximum depth can reach up to 10 meters. There are many legends associated with the name of this lake, among which there is a myth about the Scythian princes Ruse and Slovene, who named this lake in honor of their sister, Ilmera.

This is not the entire list of lakes located on the vast territory of our Motherland.

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TOP Russian lakes with unusual names

Russia can confidently be called a lake region. Of course, there are countries with a large number of freshwater bodies of water, but for a Russian person nothing can be more beautiful than their native expanses. In addition, almost all of our lakes have original, distinctive names.

"Gechepsin". This lake is located in the Crimean region of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Lefkadia valley. Translated from Adyghe, this reservoir is called “a well, the water in which is suitable for washing.” Why this name was chosen - history is silent. We can only make assumptions. Thus, the water in the lake could be soft and clean, or “Gechepsin” was specially created for various bathing procedures.

"Dead Lake" In the southern part of Eastern Siberia, next to Lake Baikal, the Dead Lake is located. This is a reservoir with clean water, but no one swims there, because it is mostly swampy, and its banks are mostly peaty and unsteady. This lake also has another name - “Warm Lake”. It's all about the gas, the bubbles of which rise from the bottom to the surface.

"Stink Lake"“Smerdyache Lake” is located in the Shatursky district of the Moscow region. The reservoir got its name from the characteristic smell of hydrogen sulfide. In 1985, a hypothesis was put forward about the meteorite origin of the lake, which was later confirmed. According to scientists, the meteorite that formed the “Smerdyache Lake” collided with the Earth about 10 thousand years ago.

"Svetloyar". To see Lake Svetloyar, you need to get to the Voskresensky district of the Nizhny Novgorod region. According to legend, it is under the water of this reservoir that the magical city of Kitezh is hidden. Only righteous people, bright people, are worthy to hear this holy city. They say that from the bottom of the Svetloyar a roar is sometimes heard, similar to the ringing of bells.

"Tsagan-Khag". This lake is located in the Republic of Kalmykia. Its name is translated from Kalmyk as “white silt”. Most likely, there is no legend here, just observations. “Tsagan-Khag” is located on a salt marsh area and periodically dries out. It is during these periods that white salt forms on the surface of the reservoir, which in ancient times was most likely mistaken for silt.

Lake "Boiling" On Sakhalin, on the island of Kunashir, there is Lake Boiling. According to legend, this reservoir was formed as a result of a volcanic explosion. The lake received its name “Boiling” due to the fact that its water is heated by volcanic gases. Here you can often observe bursts of boiling water, echoed by jets of sulfur and hydrogen sulfide gases.

"Bottomless Lake" It would seem that there is nothing easier than measuring the depth of the lake. However, this is not the case with the Bottomless Lake, the depth of which is still unknown. Hence the name. This reservoir is located in the Moscow region, near the Vertlinskoe highway. Another feature of the “Bottomless Lake” is that it does not have solid shores (you can swim only from the pier), but, nevertheless, it never changes its round shape.

Caspian Sea- lake, the largest in the world in terms of area and volume of water. Its waters wash the shores of five states, including southern Russia. . The salinity of most of the sea-lake is approximately three times less than that of the ocean; in the northern part (the coast of Russia), the water in the lake is almost fresh. In this part of it, the lake is rich in fish, especially sturgeon: a total of 101 species of fish, as well as many freshwater fish - such as roach, carp, pike perch. The lake is the breadwinner!

The length of the coastline of the Caspian Sea is estimated at approximately 6500 - 6700 kilometers, with islands - up to 7000 kilometers.

130 rivers flow into the Caspian Sea, nine of them have a delta-shaped mouth. The largest rivers flowing into the Caspian Sea: Volga, Terek (Russia), Ural, Emba (Kazakhstan), Kura (Azerbaijan), Samur (Russian border with Azerbaijan), Atrek (Turkmenistan)

The most important dangers for the Caspian Sea are associated with water pollution as a result of oil production and transportation on the continental shelf, the flow of pollutants from the Volga and other rivers flowing into the Caspian Sea, the life of coastal cities, as well as the flooding of individual objects due to rising levels of the Caspian Sea .

Famous Lake Baikal- the largest freshwater lake in Eurasia. The deepest lake in the world is 1642 meters deep.

The water reserves in Baikal are simply gigantic - 23,615.39 km³ (about 19% of the world's lake fresh water reserves - all fresh lakes in the world contain 123 thousand km³ of water). In terms of water reserves, Baikal is second only to the Caspian Sea.

336 rivers and streams flow into Baikal

In winter, the surface of Lake Baikal freezes almost completely; there is only a small section 15-20 km long, located at the source of the Angara.

Lake Baikal is home to 2,630 species and varieties of plants and animals

Ladoga And Lake Onega- the largest in Europe.

Large rivers carry their waters into Lake Ladoga: Svir, Vuoksa and Volkhov, several dozen medium-sized rivers and more than a hundred small ones. Only one flows out of the lake - the Neva.

Lake Ladoga has an abundance of islands, the number of which exceeds 650

Lake Onega is one of the largest freshwater bodies of water in Europe. Its area is about 10,000 square kilometers, length up to 248 kilometers, width up to 80 kilometers. The average depth of the lake is 30 meters.

The lake is famous for its huge number of islands, especially in the northern part. Their total number reaches 1369

Lake Elton

Lake Elton is one of the most interesting natural sites in the Volgograd region. A huge salt lake, comparable only to the Israeli Dead Sea, lies in the middle of the Pallas steppe.

Lake Elton appears to be the largest and richest of all known salt lakes in the world. The thickness of the salt layer has not yet been precisely determined. But the most important thing about Elton is its healing properties. Once upon a time there was even a Museum of Abandoned Crutches: people who came here on crutches returned home after a month or two, leaving their crutches in a local sanatorium

It has long been noticed that by the end of summer the surface of the lake turns a mysterious purple-golden color.

Lotus Lake

In Russia, lotuses grow in only two places - in the Astrakhan region and in the Far East. Lotus Lake (or Goose Lake) is a unique body of water, covered with a carpet of rare pink flowers all summer. This lake is located on one of the most picturesque islands of Peter the Great Bay

A wonderful legend is told about the lake. As if there used to be a valley in its place where the village was located. There was a well in the middle of the village. One day, water began to flow from this well, which flooded the village. It is believed that the waters of Lake Baikal broke through, with which Gusinoye is connected by a huge underground canal. They say that even wrecks of ships that sank in Lake Baikal are found here. And the endemic omul is also found in Lotus Lake.

The most beautiful and amazing lakes, isn't it?