Eye ranks fourth in the ranking of the rivers of Eastern Europe.It impresses with its large size and deservedly is considered a great place to relax.On its banks is reserve.There you can find rare species of flora and fauna, whose life provides the Oka River.Plants and animals that she's rich, surprised by its splendor and diversity.Water artery is considered one of the best places for fishing, and beautiful fields pleasing to the eye of every tourist.However, a serious problem in recent years is the fact that such species as white salmon, sturgeon, beluga, who previously lived in Oka, is now almost never occur.The most commonly considered bream, ruff, perch, carp, bream and others.But every day because of problems with the regular release of waste into the river the number of fish species has been steadily declining.
The history of the name of the river Oka
name supposedly comes from the Finnish word joku, which means "river".Amazingly, this name has a fairly deep roots in ancient times.Though in the Slavonic language "eye" sounds exactly the same as it is today, it can be assumed that the pioneers of the river began to peoples who spoke different languages and completely lived up to our era.Although it is completely impossible to say with certainty.For example, the west side of the river adjoined Lithuanian lands.In their language akis means the same as in Russian "eye" or "eye".But in other Balts aka their word meaning "well".
Feature river
to soothe temper of the water flow like a river Oka, plants and animals in need of protection, were built two dams: one in Moscow, the other in the Ryazan region.
river freezes in early December, and "sleeps" until April.After the melting of the ice starts very rapid flood.The water level may reach 13 m, and the flow rate - 3 m / s.In the spring, the river is in this state for about 2 months.The peak flood occurs by mid-April, at this moment it is possible to observe the output of the banks at a distance of 5 km.During the summer, the water level in the pool bounces, calming turbulent flow.This is due to the special features of the surrounding environment.
Animals Oka River
Fauna Oka represented all kinds of fish that live in the Volga basin.Since ancient times, the river was rich in bream that can not be denied now.The most common representatives of the aquatic world are silver bream and roach.Anglers can also find blue bream, chub, gudgeon, sturgeon, perch, walleye, perch and other species, which is full of the river Oka.Plants and animals that grow and live in the reserve, which was built on one of the banks of water flow, attracted many people.Well, when you can look at the birds, elk, beavers, birds and marvel at the beauty of alder, bird cherry, or angelica.
flora of the river Oka
At this point the river Oka, plants that shine a special variety is the natural boundary between the two zones.Previously located on the right bank of dense deciduous forest, but to date it has not been preserved, only here and there you can find the remains of a small birch and oak.At the site where the river adjacent to the slopes, you can find quite a number of plants, such as pike, sedge, marigold, alder.And from the wood - poplar, willow, spruce and pine.The richest area of the floodplain - center.Because of soil humus, there grows a lot of cereals (bluegrass, foxtail, fescue), as well as sorrel, clover, cornflower and others.
Greater attention of tourists it attracts the river Oka.Plants and animals are represented by many species that will never leave you indifferent as the inhabitants of nearby towns, as well as visitors.
