Krasnoyarsk reservoir
Description:
Krasnoyarsk reservoir stretches in the east of Siberia, namely between Divnogorsk and Abakan, from where it is better to get there. Due to its large size, it is recognized by the Krasnoyarsk Sea.
The lake appeared during the construction of hydroelectric power plants in the 60s, which radically changed the life of the region. 130 settlements were flooded, more than 60 thousand people left for new places to live.
According to historians, the greatest loss is represented by the Abakan fortress, the oldest archaeological monuments. If desired, on the coast you can see rock paintings dating back about 5000 years. They are located in the Novoselovsk district in Mount Ulazy.
Along the coast for 18 km stretches Anashensky boron with unique plants. And the Krasnoturinsky district will please lovers of natural resources with the Oglahty ridge, Mount Tepsey, this is the “gateway to the sea”. In the village of Ovsyanka, near Krasnoyarsk, you can see a monument dedicated to the Tsar-fish. The Sverdlovsk district invites everyone to the reserve called “Krasnoyarsk Pillars”.