Vetluga river with an interesting history

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Vetluga-river flows in Central part of European Russia, and is a left tributary of the Volga. Reservoir with a length of 889 km flows through the territory of the Republic of Mari El, Kirov and Kostroma regions.

Those who live in Povetluzhye, calls himself “Vetluga”. This appeal arose quite a long time. Now, often, you can find the name “Vetlugina” – it is more common.

Vetluga river (map below), which is surprising for its scenery and beauty.Vetluga river

Legends about the origin of the name

There are several options for the origin of the name of this river. A long time ago, in a village on the Bank of the unnamed stream there lived a guy Wet meadows and the girl who wanted to get married. However, the girl's father was against their marriage. Then the Vet was going to sail for the gold to prove – he is a eligible bachelor. During his absence the meadows came every day to the river and sat waiting for her lover. But one night there came a terrible storm in which the ship Veta tossed on the rocks, and the young man drowned. On hearing this, grief-stricken grasslands rushed into the stream and drowned because he could not live without his beloved. Since Vetluga-river, named in memory of the distant history about miserable feelings.

However, another version of why the pond is called so, not so romantic. The fact that the river was a dense willow thickets, and “willow” – a kind of tree data. Also takes place to be the translation of the word Vetluga with the ancient Mari: “Yuga” – river and the “veteli” – Chaika, or rather “River gulls”. Most likely, during the time of the Mari settlers above the water surface it was possible to observe countless gulls.recreation on the river Vetluga

Rivers

Vetluga-river that has a slow flow that makes it accessible to everyone. It should be noted that at 700 km from the mouth of the pond navigable. The banks of the stream is mostly high, some reaching 63 m, and in origins & ndash; as many as 147.

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The River is frozen from early November to April, and replenishes the water due to the melting snow. The average speed of the city about 7 km/h, and its width in places reaches 50 m. In General the shores are mostly covered with pine forest: fir, pine and fir trees. The water stream is winding, but still has few Islands. The bottom had predominantly silt, but near the inflow Poser it becomes shallow and rocky.the river Vetluga fishing

Settlements

In Bystri village located on the North Bank of the river there is a beautiful wooden Church. From this village offers an amazing view of vetluzhskih spaces. On the coastal line of the river we find many villages: Krasnyy Yar, Podlasia, Karasykha, Storage room, Spasskoe and poselok imeni Mikheyeva, in which tourists, spravlyayas on the Vetluga, can stay for the night.

Significance of the river and points located on its banks

Vetluga-river, which flows into the Cheboksary reservoir, and on its Bank stands the town of Sharya. It has a timber factory, and the channel on rafts ferried countless logs. It is necessary to highlight the village of Red tanks, also located on the banks of the Vetluga. It produces appliances for aeronautical telecommunication and medical equipment.

The River Vetluga: fishing

We should also talk about the animals that inhabit the river basin. Just a lot of fish: pike, Zander, perch, Chub, catfish, burbot. I must say that sturgeon is also found that, certainly, speaks about the purity of river water. Well caught on a spinning IDE. This area is for anglers Paradise.the river Vetluga photo

Recreation on the river Vetluga

The services offered to everyone hostel, located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, with the most legendary name “River Gulls”, which has rooms from standard to luxury. To ensure the entertainment of travellers on the base there are: volleyball court, shooting range, barbecues, pool, sauna village and "kingly" (attach brooms, aromababy, etc.) Also there is a guarded Parking. The latter usually provide almost all recreation on the river Vetluga.

The Camp site is “Sunflowers” offers its clients ice fishing on the pond, excursion on the scenic and rafting tours and kayaking. For accommodation there are spacious, cozy wooden cottages included meals. There are also services for extreme sports: climbing and rope crossing.

Recreation “Vetluga” offers its clients all the conditions to relax from the hustle and bustle of city life on the shores of one of the most beautiful rivers of the Russian plain. Near the area is the picturesque village of Trinity from the old Russian Church, whose appearance is striking splendor and estate landlords Levashov, which undoubtedly makes for an interesting visit to this base for history buffs. Home of high quality log cabins, friendly staff and homemade food in the dining room with the countless amount of baked goods – all this awaits you in the recreation of “Vetluga”.

The beauty of nature inspirebeautiful

The River Vetluga (photo in article) has a very scenic beauty that inspired a lot of creators of culture. For example, many will remember the works of such great people like Pavel Ivanovich Melnikov-Pechersky, Vladimir Korolenko, Mikhail Mikhailovich Prishvin. Their works were dedicated to the banks of this river.Vetluga river map

“the Power of Vetluga we gaining in Kruglitsky forests and swaths” – wrote the poet Edward kulaks.


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