Argun is a river on the Russian-Chinese border

Argun is one of the most famous rivers in Russia. After all, the Russian-Chinese border passes through it, therefore, a lot of both industrial-economic and political issues are connected with the river. The length of the river across China is about 331 km, and here it is called Hailar. Fusing with the river Shilka, both ponds form the Amur River.

Mongolian legend

The word "Hailar" in Mongolian means "wide river". In ancient legends it is said that it was in this river that the Mongolian people gained their power. The legend says that all the Mongols were exterminated by other peoples, only four remained: two men and two women. They took refuge in impenetrable thickets, which then surrounded the wild river.

As there was a lot of tall grass near the pond, these people began to engage in cattle breeding. Little by little the first Mongols began to master the blacksmith's skill, built a large number of weapons for defense. Then they defeated all their enemies and settled in the water area of the Onon River, where the great Mongolian commander Genghis Khan was born.

Length and other characteristics of the river

According to various estimates of the researchers, the total length of the Argun River is 1620 m. However, some scientists estimate it in different ways: from 1620 to 1683 km. As already mentioned, Argun is a river that divides Russia and China. The length of the part of the reservoir running across the border is 951 km. During the severe spills, which usually happens in the spring, the waters of the Argun River connect with Lake Dalainor. Some scientists are convinced that not so long ago the Argun was with the pond one whole, because in this territory there is even a hundred-meter channel. True, it has long dried up.

The total length of the water system of the Amur and Argun rivers is 4445 km. For comparison, the length of the Congo-Zambezi river system is 4700 m. Therefore, the river system of the Amur and Argun is on the tenth place after the African Congo and the Zambezi.

Where is the Argun River?

The source of the river is located in a mountain system called the Great Khingan, at one of its peaks - Guliyashan. The Upper Argun is on Chinese territory. Its source drains from the mountains and begins its journey through the plains, approaching Lake Dalainor. The next section of the river is the so-called Argun depression. It is located between the two mountain ranges: Hailatushan and Argun.

From this point it is a dividing line between two states - Russia and China. The largest tributary of the Argun River is the Gazimur River (592 km). The bed of Gazimura passes between the Gazimursky and Borshchovoe mountain ranges. Another tributary is the Ghenhe (300 km), flowing into the river on the right side. This is a Chinese river, originating in the homonymous province of Ghenhe. The river forms a lot of marshes with its waters.

From the left bank to Argun, except for Gazimur, flows into the Uryumkan, and also the Level. The left tributary of the Level, whose length is 290 km, paves its way along the Transbaikalian margin. The Uryumkan (226 km long) flows in the same area.

Features of the Argun River

Argun is a river that feeds mainly on rain water. Spring and summer are characterized by severe spills. The water level at this time sometimes reaches significant levels. With the onset of autumn (mainly in early November), the Argun begins to gradually become covered with ice. It is released from the ice thickness by the end of April.

Argun is a river with a sandy bottom. In some areas, sand alternates with silt. The Argun is a very meandering pond with a large number of channels, sandy braids, bays. When it floods during the flood, its waters flood all nearby lowlands for several kilometers. Here a lot of fish go to feed. It remains here, even after a drop in water, in turn serves as a feed for other animal species.

It is believed that the Argun River is one of the richest in the Far East. In its waters there is a truly storeroom of fish stocks. A total of about 60 species of fish live in the Argun River.

Can I fish in Argun?

The Argun River in the Trans-Baikal Territory is a favorite place for all fishermen. Particularly preferred by amateurs is to fish the middle of the river. To reach this place is possible on the asphalt road - the Akshinsky tract. But for fishermen, it's not so simple. There are a lot of problems, because of which the water artery has already significantly paid for its reserves and even has become shallow.

Some hydrologists even speak about the possible ecological catastrophe of the Argun River. The ecology of the reservoir and the surrounding nature is deteriorating very quickly. A large number of fish, which used to be usual for the river, are a rarity today. For example, pike, sturgeon, kaluga. The carp and catfish disappear. In addition, the plant world of the reservoir is also deteriorating. On the Chinese border, there is a constant release of pesticides to Argun. The river may soon become the object of intervention by international environmental institutions.