Lake Hasan
Khasansky district, Primorsky Krai
Description:
The parameters of the lake are really small. Its length is about 800 meters, and its width is about four kilometers. At the same time, it is an area of almost three square kilometers.
About Lake Khanka know all residents of Primorsky Krai and not only. He was the main witness of the military operation of 1938. The lake was considered a controversial object. The Japanese decided to appropriate it and invaded Russia. The battles lasted almost two weeks. Soviet troops repulsed the offensive with honor. The Japanese fled in disgrace. More than 25 battalions, about 250 aircraft, tanks and artillery took part in the battle. Many Russian soldiers died the death of the brave. In their honor, a monument is erected near the lake.
Today it is not only a historical object of the Russian Federation, but also a popular place for recreation. There is clean fresh water and excellent sandy shores.