Bead lake
Russia, Moscow region, north of Kupavna station
Description:
The beaded lake is considered a monument of nature and belongs to the lakes of relic origin. This is the closest relict lake to the capital. The depth of this lake is not more than five meters. This lake received its fame because of its healing properties. The lake is a source of sapropel mud, which are widely used in numerous health and treatment centers. There is also a sand quarry near the lake. Three streams flow into the lake (one from the northwest and the other two from the west). The only river system originating from the lake is the Shalovka River. The lake is the source of 15 species of fish (pike, perch, silver and gold carp, roach, molt, sander, catfish, yarsh and others).