Kirzhach River in the Vladimir Region

Kirzhach is a river in Russia. It flows through the territory of the Vladimir region. In its lower reaches there are areas that are the border with the Moscow region. The length of the river is 78 km, it is the left tributary of the river. The Klyazma.

Source

The source is the place of confluence in one of two rivers - Small and Large Kirzhach. The first water flow flows from the Berendeev marshes in the Aleksandrovsky district of the Vladimir region. The length of the river is 69 km. On its way it is littered with driftwood and fallen trees, but is popular with fans of kayak rafting. East of the Small, parallel to it, the Great Kirzhach River flows. The length of the water flow is 55 km. As well as Small Kirzhach, is available for rafting.

Near the village of Ivashevo, both rivers merge into one, continuing their course in a southerly direction, until they flow into the waters of Klyazma, 10 km from the city of Pokrov.
Kirzhach - a river, a photo of which can be viewed in an article related to the Oka basin district. Its waters go a long way: p. Klyazma, the Oka, the Volga. And afterwards they flow into the Caspian Sea.

A bit of history

For the first time the description of the river and its sources appeared in 1852 in documents of the General Military Department. It is known that in the period from VII to IX centuries. On its shores lived Finno-Ugric tribes. Kirzhach is a river, the name of which, most likely, came from the Moksha (Merian) dialect. The word "kersh" meant "left."

Characteristic

The source of the river is at an altitude of 137 m, to the place of confluence in the Klyazma falls to 115 m above sea level. The channel of the watercourse steeply winds on some sections, the direction of water movement - from north to south. Kirzhach River is a typical plain, has a slight slope (0.6 m per km), the flow is calm. The bottom and the banks are sandy. The right coast is high and hilly, while the left is more shallow and lowland. On both sides of the river there are often forest plots, but to a greater extent they are characterized by meadow vegetation. At the source, the channel width is small, with the fastest flow possible. On this site there are often obstacles in the form of fallen trees. Further downstream, the river diverges to an average value of 10-20 m. Kirzhach is observed in a place where the Sheredar tributary flows into it, and reaches 70 m. In the lower reaches there is a fairly large marshy valley with numerous old men on the way. Kirzhach is a river, the average depth of which is 1-1.5 m, and the maximum reaches 4 m.

Climatic features

The terrain along which Kirzhach flows is characterized by a temperate continental type of climate. All seasons of the year and their transitions are well pronounced here. For the region in winter characterized by a stable snow cover and frosty temperatures (average in January - -10 ° ... -12 ° C). At this time, the river freezes (about the end of November). It is revealed in late March - early April. The average July temperature is quite favorable - +18 ° ... + 20 ° С. Kirzhach is a river that is full all year round. Maximum floodplain is filled in the spring. Type of food - mixed. The average annual rainfall is 600 mm.

Tributaries

The river has several tributaries, most of which flow into its channel in the lower reaches. The largest left - Sheredar, Molodan, Shorn, Vakhchilka. Of the right the largest is r. Bachevka. All large tributaries of the river. Kirzhach have similar characteristics: they are all flat, have a calm current and carry their waters southward.

Using

It is known that earlier the Kirzhach River was navigable. But later it became shallow, changed the banks and is not used for these purposes. Currently, the only vehicles that can be found on the water are fishermen's boats and kayaks, as the Kirzhach river is ideal for the rafting. Reviews of fans of this sport argue that during the descent, you can get an unforgettable experience.

In the past, many windmills and dams were installed throughout the river. Now they are almost gone. Only occasionally there are dams, which to a greater extent no longer fulfill their basic task. They are below the village. Ilkino, Red October and near the village. An ancient settlement.

Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station

On the banks of the river not to meet attractions, at least, architectural and historical. The only building that could attract attention is the ruins of the Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station. In the first half of the 20th century, this hydroelectric power station was autonomous and fully supplied with electricity by nearby collective farms, state farms and settlements. However, in the postwar period, it was forbidden to use its own sources in the countryside, it was necessary to connect to state power systems. So Fineevskaya hydroelectric power station ceased its activity. And in 1967 it was completely dismantled. Now only the destroyed walls have remained from the former hydroelectric power station, although it is considered a local landmark.

Flora and fauna

The beauty of the local nature will please Kirzhach (the river). The Vladimir region in this area is covered with mixed forests. On the banks of the river are broad-leaved and small-leaved plantations (mainly aspen and birch forests). Broad-leaved forests are a natural resource and the most important raw material resource of the region. In them you can find a large number of berries (blueberries, currants, cranberries, cranberries, etc.), mushrooms and medicinal plants (St. John's wort, mint, nettle, Ledum, etc.). Representatives of the fauna in this region are inhabited by hares, ferrets, badgers and foxes . Sometimes large mammals come to the banks of the river: moose, roe deer, spotted deer. Among the birds here there are black grouse, hazel grouse, gray partridge, geese and ducks. Hunting in the region is allowed only under licenses and in specially designated terms.

Fishing and recreation

Waters r. Kirzhach rich in fish. In abundance here is found bream, perch, pike, ide, roach, gudgeon, ruff. A total of 40 species. Fishing on the river year-round. The local even have special names for the most popular places for fishing: Fedorovsky bridge, Quiet channel, Koryazhistaya shoal, Goat beach, Slynchev bryag, Kukushkin's place. According to local fishermen, even "trophy" fish specimens are found in the river.

Another type of recreation - kayaking. Very often on the river. Kirzhach can meet fans of this extreme sport. The most popular route is from the railway station Ileikino and to Usad (station on the Klyazma river).

Landscaped beaches and recreation centers along the river do not meet. Here on vacation come the connoisseurs of "wild tourism". You can stay overnight in private country estates (for example, Polan Manor). Not far from the confluence of the Sheredar tributary in Kirzhach is the sanatorium "Sosnovy Bor" (Petushinsky district, Vladimir region). It deals with specialized treatment of the digestive system, blood circulation, kidney and urogenital system. Also it is worth noting that the air in these places has healing power. This is such a unique Kirzhach River.

How to get there?

The most convenient way to get to the coast of the Kirzhach watercourse is the railway. The railway passes to the west of the river for almost the whole of its movement. On the banks there is a large settlement - the same name town Kirzhach, as well as a number of other small towns: villages Savino, Ilkino, Lisicino, Ileikino, Fineevo. Between them there is a bus service. Residents of Moscow can leave here from the bus station (metro station "Schelkovskaya"). Buses are sent on schedule with a difference of one hour. There are also minibuses. The journey takes about 2 hours.