Kieshki lake

Kieshki (second name Aksakovskoye) is a lake in the Karmaskali district, in Bashkortostan, located in the floodplain of the White River. It has been recognized as a natural monument since 1965. The lake is the elder of the river Agidel and in spring the river and the lake are connected by a stream. Nearby is Lake Chailikul.

The area of the protected area is 24.1 square kilometers. The main object of protection here is the lake, which has cultural and historical significance. At the moment, work is underway to restore local ecosystems and their aesthetic appearance.

The lake is located near the village of Old Kieshki, where the famous Russian writer Sergey Timofeevich Aksakov spent his childhood. In his work “Children’s years of Bagrov-grandson” he described all the charms and beauty of his native lake.