Proletarian reservoir

The Proletarian Reservoir was established in 1950. It is the result of flooding of the Manych depression, when several local lakes were connected by channels. The reservoir gives good fuel to Lake Manych-Gudilo, which in the old days often dried up in the summer.

Proletarian reservoir is located in three administrative districts of Russia – Rostov region, Stavropol region and Kalmykia. From the Rostov region, it is located on the territory of the district of the same name with it. Its area is about 800 square meters. m. The artificial reservoir stretches for 200 km from the Sredny Yegorlyk River.

In addition to providing people with drinking water, it is also used to irrigate agricultural fields. It is also an important artery for shipping. Fisheries are developed.

During nesting in summer, feathered waterfowl are gladly settled along the banks of the reservoir, some of which are listed in the Red Book. Many live here waders, geese, wild ducks, herons and other birds.