Lake Svetloyar lost in the area between Kerzhents, Vetluga kerzhenskih and forests.It received wide recognition because of the rather widespread legend of the invisible city of Kitezh, which used to be, not to get captured by the enemy, he sank to the bottom of the pond.
name "Svetloyar" means "deep water and light."Indeed, the water of the lakes are clean, and its depth in some places reaches thirty meters.
According to legend, in ancient times, before the advent of the Tatars, the site of the pond was the city of Kitezh.At its center rises majestically 6 churches.
Batu coming to Russia, I heard about Kitezh and rushed to him with his army.Breaking the walls of the city, they were astonished, because residents did not build any fortifications and did not intend to defend.Was heard only the sound of bells - people prayed for salvation.And then a miracle happened.City of Kitezh disappeared, and in its place appeared Svetloyar - lake, striking in its beauty.
Origin pond.Hypotheses
There are several different opinions about the appearance of the lake.Some believe that Svetloyar karst origin, the other - that of the ice, others say that it was formed by the merger of two very deep faults of the Earth's crust.There is no consensus yet exists.Lake Svetloyar continues to keep their secrets.
He can be reached by birch alley strewn with sand white.Sam brought the sand back in the seventies, when the reservoir was far from summer camp.Natural clay soil around Svetloyar walking on it was hard, especially after rain.Sand path climbs up the hill.Recently, it became known as the path of Batu.At the mall you can always see strolling tourists.For a man who goes to a holy place, the lake Svetloyar opens unexpectedly, at a time when he is on the highest point of the trail.
gaining water from the lake in the bottle.Many say that it can be stored for a long time, does not spoil and do not bloom.In addition, it is considered a saint.In summer you can see how people in long shirts go into the lake Svetloyar baptized.
Laboratory studies of water, which were carried out in 1969 showed that it is hydro-carbonate-type mineralized.Also, the lake has a biogenic hydrogen sulfide.Not long ago, the analysis showed a high content of copper - a natural antiseptic.It was his presence explained the unusual properties of water.About Svetloyar rare and can be found listed in the Red Book of Plants Lakes.
If the path turn left, you can climb the mountain.Lake with her can be seen at a glance.Many Svetloyar impresses with its perfect oval.Every year, hundreds of people visit this holy place.Sometimes a lot of conservatives, pilgrims as well as tourists, students, environmentalists and just curious people.
most massive visit can be seen on the day of Ivan Kupala.Happy people celebrating, but at night they walk around the lake with candles, wreaths and arrange allowed pagan revels in the woods and fields.
Lake Svetloyar - is one of the most amazing and unusual places in Russia.Coming to him, a man gets tranquility and peace of mind.The path here is open to everyone!
