Lake Kirek
Russia, Tomsk region, Tomsk district
Description:
On the territory of the Tomsk district, at the junction of three regions - Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Kemerovo is an unusually beautiful lake Kirek. From the city of Tomsk it is located fifty kilometers. The lake decorates the natural region of the Ob-Tomsk interfluve, so it is often visited by tourists. The lake is elongated, in length it is 2 kilometers, and in width about 700 meters. The average depth of the lake is 3 meters, and the greatest depth is about 7 meters. On the shore has long been built suburban village Kirek.
The lake is unusually picturesque. Floating white lilies and yellow bright cups adorn it, creating beautiful lakescapes. On the shores of Lake Kirek you can always find a good place for a picnic with excellent views of the lake. Tomsk reserve is located around the lake.
Scientists have found at the bottom of the lake therapeutic silt - sapropel. Now it is established lifting and harvesting for medicinal purposes.