Minsk Sea, Belarus. Where is it, depth, beaches, fishing, photos, recreation, how to get there

Characteristics of a man-made sea

The reservoir has the following quantitative characteristics:

Winter fishing in Zaslavsky village (Minsk Sea)

Winter fishing in Zaslavsky village is varied and interesting. Anglers choose points on or near the riverbed. On March 22 and 23, we visited Zaslavsky village to catch roach and bream. Roaches usually bite on pearl barley, pasta, polystyrene foam, bloodworms, and a bloodworm-maggot sandwich. White bream for bloodworms, bloodworm-maggot sandwich. To catch a trophy, you will have to feed the same place for 3,4 or even 5 days. Most often, bream emerge at night, late evening or early morning.

On the first day of fishing, the fish were as careful as possible. I took it for one bloodworm. There was one bite for pearl barley and several more bites for bloodworms, which, unfortunately, were not successful. The fishing point was chosen as a “flooded garden” - less people, more oxygen. The fishing depth is about 3.5 meters. There are only a couple of people around, whose results also left much to be desired. It is noteworthy that the roach bites were in the hole, which was not fed.

On the second day we decided not to go far from beach 5. The weather has changed. The sun was shining, it was much warmer, but the wind still gave no rest. We don’t know why, but in the wells that were fed, the fish refused to bite again. We chose the strategy of drilling near old holes, which met our expectations. The pecking became normal. And over the last few hours of fishing with bloodworms, a bloodworm sandwich with maggots, about 40 heads of roach, bream, perch, and a couple of ruffs were caught.

Historical facts about the Zaslavsky reservoir

In order to regulate the river flow. Svisloch and flood prevention within the city of Minsk in 1956 completed the implementation of the project to block the river with a dam. The Zaslavskoe reservoir was formed, which became part of the Vileika-Minsk water system. Regular hydrological observations have been carried out by scientists since 1959.

Minsk Sea on the map of Belarus.

The project to create an artificial reservoir near Minsk was developed in the 30s of the last century. Slander and repression against a group of specialists on the project prevented its implementation. The idea of ​​creating a reservoir near the city was revived in the early 50s.

By 1953, specialists conducted research and prepared a project approved by the Council of Ministers of the republic. The builders began work.

The designers carried out hydrological surveys in the river floodplain superficially and not professionally enough. During excavation, construction crews discovered silted areas that interfered with construction. The workers were unable to extract the sludge mechanically; the equipment was unable to cope with this task. The implementation of the project was in jeopardy.

The head of the construction, Anatoly Fedorovich Koshkin, who received instructions to stop the project, informally suggested to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic K.T. Mazurov to carry out blasting work on problem areas of the construction site. Having received the consent of management, A.F. Koshkin, at his own peril and risk, organized the secret delivery of explosives to the construction site.

The bombers calculated where the charges were placed and carried out an explosion. The silt was removed and soil excavation continued. At the beginning of 1955, the General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee N.S. visited the construction of the reservoir. Khrushchev. He got acquainted with the prospect of launching the hydraulic structure in the autumn, when, following international practice, it was planned to begin filling the reservoir.

Nikita Sergeevich decided that it was necessary to speed up the process and fill the sea with water in the summer. The decision of the head of state led to the organization of work in emergency mode, using the labor of conscripts. Construction work was completed. The reservoir was filled with water for six months, and juvenile fish were launched from an airplane. After some time, seagulls appeared on the pond.

The state acceptance committee changed the original name in honor of the coastal village of Gonoles to the Minsk Sea.

How to get to the Minsk Sea

The famous reservoir is located on the northwestern outskirts of Minsk, about 17 km. from the city center. It is easy to get to it on your own along Pobediteley Avenue or along the P28 highway.

How to get there from Minsk airport:

• Option 1

  Bus: route No. 1400-TK takes 45 minutes from the airport to the bus station.

  On foot: walk to the Minsk-Passazhirsky railway station about 600 m.

  Bus: from the station take bus No. 190e for 15 minutes to the 2nd City Children's Hospital.

  Bus: take route No. 1419-TK to the Minsk Sea stop for 13 minutes.

• Option 2

  Bus: take route No. 1400-TK to the Central Bus Station in 45 minutes.

  Bus: take route No. 46 to Matusevich Street for 17 minutes.

  Bus: route No. 1419-TK get to the Zaslavsky reservoir in 19 minutes.

How to get there from the Minsk-Pasazhirsky railway station:

• Option 1

  Electric train: take the Minsk-Molodechno electric train to the Minsk Sea station for 20 minutes.

• Option 2

  On foot: walk 350 m to the Leningradskaya stop.

  Bus: take route No. 1109-TK to the Lesya Ukrainka stop in 15 minutes.

  Bus: transfer to route No. 1419-TK and drive 16 minutes to the reservoir.

• Option 3

  On foot: walk 900 m to Independence Square.

  Bus: from the square, take route No. 1073-TK to the 2nd City Children's Hospital in 25 minutes.

  Bus: transfer to route No. 1419-TK and get to the coast in 13 minutes.

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Minsk Sea on the map

How to get to the Minsk Sea by international and personal transport?

You can get from Minsk to the seashore in the following ways:

• by high-speed electric train Minsk - Belarus (about 20 minutes);
• by electric train going to Molodechno or Olekhnovichi (about 30 minutes);
• exit at the “Minsk Sea” stop, fare – 0.6 BYN. rub., from the station walk about 1 km to the Robinson Club complex, go around it on the left through the forest and go out to public beaches;
• regular buses No. 219, 227, 419 (from the Odoevsky stop), No. 219d (from the Druzhnaya stop), transport rarely runs;
• by personal vehicle (taxi, cost from 30 Belarusian rubles): along the Minsk - Molodechno highway to the ring - exit in the direction of the Stalin Line - Zhdanovichi market - exit to the beaches of Kachino and Poberezhye. There are parking lots on the seashore; no payment is required.

A guarded paid parking lot (one-time payment 2 Belarusian rubles), a well-maintained beach with free access, a children's entertainment town with swings and sports grounds are offered to guests by the administration at the Yunost holiday home. If you wish to use a sun lounger, you must pay for it at the reception.

The carpenter is waiting

Near the Semsky Bridge in the warm season you can acquire several kilograms of roach in a short time. It is most convenient to catch it from the dam, and the bite here is the best. However, when purposefully looking for roach, you should pay attention to the boat station: not far from it there are concrete slabs from which this fish can be caught very well.

With a boat, you can swim further. At a distance from the coastal strip, crucian carp is found in abundance. It is better to catch it on a dump. On average, fish caught here weigh one and a half kilograms. You need to understand that it is during the warm season that there will be the most competitors on the Minsk Sea. However, not only them: the place is also popular among vacationers, so on weekends you will still have to look for a quiet backwater. As mentioned above, the reservoir is four kilometers wide, so there is every chance of finding a suitable location.

Climate. When is the best time to come on vacation?

At the latitude of Minsk, the climate is temperate continental, influenced by sea Atlantic air. The winter months are characterized by unstable weather, temperature fluctuations, and thaws. Some days are frosty (below – 25°C).

Spring is sunny and protracted, with possible frosts at the beginning and temperature rises in May to +20°C during the day. July and August are best for relaxing on the reservoir with children: during the day the air warms up to +25...27°C, lots of sun, warm water (+20...22°C), cool nights (+14...16°C). On some days the temperature is more than +30°C or it can be cloudy and rainy.

Frost and sun, a wonderful day!

Fishing in the Minsk Sea in winter and early spring promises rich catches, but only careful and skillful fishermen will be successful. The official spring season begins in April, but those who like to get out of the house in cold weather to catch fish can safely go for a catch in any month of the year. In November, December, in a word, from late autumn until April, while there is strong ice on the reservoir, you can drill holes and get a decent catch.

Fans of winter fishing note that sometimes on the Minsk Sea on cold days they fail to catch nothing at all. You can’t argue: this happens in any body of water. However, with a little luck, you can be sure of a decent catch of pike perch and bream. Perch bite in large numbers all year round, although many do not value them too much. And this, by the way, is also a fish, especially in the Minsk Sea it grows to a decent size - there is something to roam around.

Beaches. Equipment, prices

The Minsk Sea on the southeastern coast and Ratom Bay has large equipped beaches. In hot weather, the water warms up to +22…24°C. On the shore there are gazebos and canopies for relaxation, areas with barbecues, changing cabins, and dry closets. The entrances to the water are gentle, the depth increases gradually, which allows children to swim calmly.

Description of public free beaches of the Zaslavsky Reservoir:

Large club beach:

The beach near the Praleska sanatorium unofficially gathers nudism lovers. Recreation on it may result in a fine during a police check.

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History of the Zaslavsky Reservoir

This reservoir was created in the middle of the last century to combat floods and floods, properly regulating the flow of water from the Svisloch River. Before the advent of the artificial sea, there were floodplains of the rivers Ratomka, Chernyavka, etc.

From the Zaslavsky Reservoir to Minsk the distance is about 17 km to the southeast. It is located on a hill. You can get to this reservoir by car or electric train; you should get off at the “Minsk Sea” stop.

The reservoir received its modern name after the town of Zaslavl, located on its shore. There is also a small village called Ratomka nearby, where fishermen gather to engage in their favorite form of recreation - fishing.

The banks of the Zaslavsky reservoir are overgrown with reeds and reeds. It has several islands overgrown with bushes, on which local seagulls live, and in the spring wild ducks fly from the south, giving birth to their numerous offspring far from people.

The entire reservoir is about 10 km long and has a maximum width of just under 5 km. Its average depth is just under 4 meters, with a maximum depth of about 8 meters. The height of the reservoir above sea level is more than 200 meters.

At great depths, the bottom of the Zaslavsky reservoir is predominantly covered with silt, in which numerous species of local fish live. At a depth of less than 2 meters, the bottom is covered with sand, and modern sandy beaches are equipped on the shore.

Food infrastructure on the coast

Vacationers on the seashore are offered the following food options:

• self-cooking in equipped areas;
• kiosks with drinks and ice cream;
• fast food cafe;
• restaurants.

Approximate course of white. rub. to Russian is 1:31. Not far from the Yunost rest house in the village. Ratomka is located on the Island of Love, connected to the shore by a bridge on pontoons. On the island there are gazebos for recreation of companies from 6 to 70 people, equipped barbecues, its own restaurant, dance stage, and sports grounds.

The leisure organizers of the holiday home offer trips on ships, motorboats, rowing boats and catamarans, and fishing on the water. Opening hours of the island: from April to October on weekdays from 11:00, on weekends from 9:00 to 22:30. Transport stops nearby: trains - "Ratomka", bus - "GU Yunost".

Prices for renting recreation areas on the island (white rubles/day):

What to see

The entire southern, western and eastern coast of the Minsk Sea is covered with beaches, sanatoriums and yacht clubs. There are 8 public beach areas, as well as club areas with umbrellas, sun loungers, etc. All of them are landscaped, and there are children's playgrounds on beaches 1, 3 and 6. On the rest you can find kiosks with ice cream and fast food, shelters, barbecues, and small cafes. Almost everywhere there are changing cabins and dry closets.

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Holidays on the Minsk Sea will satisfy the needs of any tourist. There are equipped areas with sun loungers and umbrellas

Vacation spots near hotels or guest houses located near the coastline

Cozy gazebos and tents for barbecue and relaxation in a large company

The sandy and grassy coastline is suitable for families with children. Moreover, the gentle entrance to the water makes this holiday quite safe, so during the season the beaches are filled with people. In summer, the water temperature becomes comfortable for swimming - in June and August it reaches +23...+25°C.

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You can sit on the sand near the water. There are benches, clean toilets and changing cabins.

In certain places you can sit on soft grass, and you can be sure that the surroundings will be very clean

Island of love

Near the western coast of the Minsk Sea, near the village of Ratomka, there is a fairly large island with the romantic name Island of Love. It is connected to the shore by a pontoon bridge, and boats, catamarans and powerboats constantly ply here. The territory of this piece of land is a popular place for relaxation and parties. On the island there is a restaurant and cafe, several barbecue areas with gazebos, and a dance veranda. But all this infrastructure works only during the warm season from April to October.

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Love Island is connected to the coast of the Minsk Sea. You can get there by crossing a small bridge, or by boat or boat.

Here you can also find gazebos for barbecuing and comfortable relaxation

A snow-white tent installed on the island is used for weddings or dance evenings

Schedule:

• Weekdays - from 11:00 to 22:30;
• Weekends - from 09:00 to 22:30.

You can get to the bridge leading to the island by bus, by car or by train. You need to focus on the village. Ratomka and the Yunost sanatorium.

Sanatorium Yunost is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Belarus. To get to the village of Ratomka you need to focus on it

Among other attractions near the reservoir, one can only highlight the house of Domracheva, a famous Belarusian athlete and world champion in biathlon. This unusual ultra-modern mansion is located in the village of Laporovichi.

In addition to relaxing, it is worth taking a tour of the village itself, where you can see strange and very unusual houses decorated with mythical creatures and skulls

Vacation prices

Most beaches are open to the public for free. The only exceptions are private beach areas of clubs and hotels.

Cost of a holiday on Love Island:

• Gazebo rental (per day) - from 60 to 200 BYN (~1,735 rubles) - (~5,784 rubles);
• Rent a tent (per day) - 500 BYN (~14,460 rubles).

More detailed prices can be found on the website.

There are a lot of beautiful places on the Minsk Sea that can be used for a photo shoot or a romantic date

Things to do

The picturesque surroundings of the Minsk Sea are conducive to leisurely walks and relaxing outdoor recreation. Minsk residents themselves and those who come to the city for a few days love to come here for a beach holiday or fishing. You can fish not only from the shore - on the piers you can easily find offers for renting boats and catamarans.

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Leisure activities on the Zaslavsky Reservoir are very diverse. You can fish by going on a boat or standing on the shore

Connoisseurs of active recreation will be able to try to stand on a board and tame the waves

You can rent a floating transport right on the shore

In the summer, active competitions among young people and older people are held in the village of Ratomka

Sea activities

The Minsk Sea is a place for active water recreation and sailing. Qualified instructors and captains offer navigation lessons in the waters of the reservoir. Guests with permits can rent a boat or yacht. Those who want to have a good time on the water rent boats for walks.

Yachting

Yacht clubs located on the shores of the Minsk Sea offer boat lovers the opportunity to rent a yacht or boat. Robinson Club, located in the village. Ratomka has an equipped pier and a large selection of yachts, motor boats and speedboats. A separate service for club guests is a helicopter flight.

The cost of a trip on a sailing yacht (up to 10 people) is 150 - 170 BYN. RUR/2 hours. Cost of a trip on a motor yacht (6-8 people) – 220 – 240 BYN. RUR/2 hours. Cost of a boat trip (6-8 people) – 250 – 280 BYN. rub./2 hours. The club of the Republican Sailing Federation and the Meridian club operate at sea, offering similar services.

Fishing

Fishing in the Minsk Sea is divided according to the time of year:

• winter on ice (starts in December) in holes at a distance of 200 m from the shore near the dam at a depth of 5 m; roach is caught using bait (bloodworms, burdock, pasta); pike perch - on a spoon; ruff - for a jig;
• spring (from mid-April) on the dam and from the shore; bleak and roach are caught using maggots, bloodworms, pearl barley or pasta; the reeds of the Ratomsky Bay are rich in rudd, which peck on maggots; rare success - pike perch or bream;
• summer fishing from the shore is complicated by a large number of vacationers interfering with fishing; scavengers, rudd and tench are caught using maggots and bloodworms; they fish for roach from the dam; from boats – crucian carp;
• Autumn fishing (September, October) has a varied catch: perch, bream, crucian carp, rudd, pike, pike perch.

In the Minsk Sea, fishing from the shore is difficult - there is shallow depth at a considerable distance from it, a large number of vacationers and ships on the water. Feeder gear is used more often. Fishing in the depths is organized in calm weather from boats by their owners.

Boat trips

Cruise trips around the reservoir are offered on 2-deck ships. The cost of renting ships: “Svisloch” (capacity up to 40 people) – 160 BYN. rub./h; “Vilia” (up to 80 people) – 200 bel. rub./hour

The organizers are considering proposals for holding corporate events, celebrations, weddings, and birthdays during the walks. It is possible to use the vessel while parked. Pre-registration is a prerequisite (minimum number of excursionists is 20 people).

Sport

There are no professional sports grounds on the seashore. The beaches are equipped with stands and nets for beach volleyball. There are rental points for bicycles, boats, kayaks, catamarans and jet skis. Instructors give windsurfing and wakeboarding lessons in the area of ​​beach no. 6.

Rental

For those who like fast boating, the owners offer Berkut motor boats for rent. Cost – 15 bel. rub./15 min.

Cost of rental on water (white rubles/hour):

• catamaran – 8;

• rowing boat – 10;
• motor boat – 20;
• yacht – 100 – 360.

What is it about?

As can be seen from the reports, fishing in the Minsk Sea does not force you to invent anything or lie - photographs show that the catch is rich, and the fish are really large. In addition, not so long ago a huge amount of fish was released into the reservoir. And all this for the sake of the fishermen! How can you not try your hand at fighting cunning underwater inhabitants? By the way, on the VKontakte social network, fishing in the Minsk Sea is a separate topic of discussion; there is even a large community dedicated to it.

Others, after looking at the pictures, will think: where is this magnificent sea of ​​fish that we didn’t study in geography lessons at school? It’s simple: “Minsk Sea” is just a name that has taken root among the people, and the official name is “Zaslavskoye”. When they talk about fishing on the Minsk Sea, they mean a large reservoir tens of kilometers away from Minsk. You can get to it by leaving the city to the northwest. Some joke that it is precisely this confusion with names that ensures excellent fishing in the Minsk Sea - just not everyone can find it.

Attractions nearby

The Minsk Sea has no attractions on its shores. Interesting places and buildings are located in Minsk and its surroundings. History and modernity meet on its streets and create an unusual urban flavor.

Victory Park

The park is located on Pobediteley Ave., Komsomolskoye Lake in Minsk. A place for walking and relaxing; bicycles are available for rental. In summer there is a fountain and a cafe. The park overlooks the river. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War is open nearby from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed on Monday).

Its specialists organize excursion groups and offer individual audio guides. Visiting with children is recommended. Entrance tickets from 4.5 to 9 bel. rub.

Waterpark Lebyazhiy

Address: Pobediteley Ave., 120 on the shore of the Drozdy reservoir. Open every day from 9:00 to 23:00. On the territory of the complex there are open and closed areas equipped with children's attractions, various slides, swimming pools, and equipment for training windsurfers. The water is heated.

The water park offers aerobics classes in the pools, gym and fitness center under the guidance of certified trainers. Specialists are ready to provide massage and beauty treatments. For relaxation and recovery there are baths and saunas, a salt cave, and a font.

The restaurant and cafe can satisfy the tastes of visitors with a variety of dishes and drinks. They offer to stay at a hotel near the complex in cozy rooms or guest houses. The cost of accommodation for 1 night is 360 bel. rub.

Shopping center Castle

Address: Pobediteley Ave., 65. An original architectural building in the shape of a medieval castle.

Complex of shops, boutiques and entertainment venues:

• ice rink;
• modern cinema halls;
• playgrounds;
• restaurants;
• cafes and pizzerias.

Groshi Money Museum

Address: st. Zybitskaya, 6. The museum exposition tells about the centuries-old history of the development of monetary circulation in the countries of the world from the coins of the Roman Empire to the modern banknotes of the country.

Within its walls, original, real, historical collections of coins are collected, banknotes from the times of the Russian Empire, the RSFSR, the USSR, Poland and Belarus are exhibited. The cost of visiting the museum is 4 – 7 bel. rub.

Virtual entertainment of the Teleport park

Address: st. Pritytskogo, 156 (Gran City).

The game park offers virtual adventures for every taste:

• space exploration simulators;
• tank battles;
• racing attractions;
• scientific laboratories of various directions;
• group fights;
• children's interactive areas;
• virtual testing ground.

Entrance – 40 bel. rub. Discount system for families with children and large groups. Open from 10:00 to 23:00.

Church buildings in Minsk

The capital has beautiful active cathedrals and churches:

• Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, address: st. Cyril and Methodius, no. 3;

• Archcathedral Cathedral of the Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, address: pl. Svobody, 9, the church organizes organ concerts;
• Church of St. Simeon and St. Helena, address: st. Sovetskaya, 15, next to a beautiful park with a fountain;
• St. Elisabeth Monastery, address: st. Vygotskogo, 6, hotel, dining room, souvenir shop;
• St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, address: st. Rakovskaya, 4, ancient building, over 450 years old.

Fishing for bream on the Zaslavsky Reservoir

Bream is perhaps the largest fish that can be purposefully caught in the Minsk Sea from the shore. Specimens up to three kilograms are often caught. And catching kilogram bream is generally commonplace. True, you won’t catch very many of these fish, 3-4 of them, depending on your luck.

Of course, you can catch bream with a regular fly rod, but here, due to the relatively close fishing distance from the shore, you will mostly catch roach. If you really hope to catch a normal number of bream, then a fly rod is not suitable; you need to cast much further.

And for these purposes nothing better than a feeder has been invented. When fishing with a feeder, you must definitely use bait; usually you buy ready-made bait for the feeder. But if you mix it with bream bait, the effect will be even better. The best bait to use is a red worm or bloodworm. But here it will be possible to decide only as fishing progresses.

Houses on the shores of the Minsk Sea, rental prices

The Minsk Sea does not have many residential facilities in the immediate vicinity of the shore. Around, at a distance of 1 - 2 km, there are several settlements, on the territory of which the owners rent out cottages for living and recreation, including with children. You can cook your own meals or use nearby food establishments.

Recreation center "Ratomka"

Address: Minsk district, village. Ratomka.

On the territory of the complex, the administration offers 3 cottages for holiday rental:

• “Razdolle”, 8 places for overnight stay;
• "Maara", 10 seats;
• "Lipen", 12 seats.

The houses are equipped with terraces with barbecues, kitchens with appliances, bathrooms and bathrooms. They have large living rooms with fireplaces and 3 separate bedrooms. The rental price does not depend on the number of guests and is the same for all cottages - 400 BYN. rub./day There is an opportunity to rent the 1st floor for the weekend. cottage for the price of 200 bel. rub./day

On the territory of the complex there are:

• restaurant;
• billiard salon;
• wellness center with swimming pool and saunas, massages and treatments;
• gym;
• volleyball court;
• grass professional football field;
• rental of equipment for sports and recreation;
• gazebos for relaxation with barbecues.

The sea is 500 m away, the owners offer rental of boats and motor boats, organization of boat trips.

Estate "Amber"

Address: Minsk district, village. Ratomka, st. Krasivaya, no. 26. A complex with guest houses that can be rented separately or all together (up to 66 places to stay). Parking near each house, equipped kitchens, bathrooms with showers, dance floors with stereo systems, satellite TV.

Description of the estate houses:

Robinson Club Cottages

Address: Minsk district, Zhdanovichsky s/s, 16/1.

Comfortable cottages "Ravenna" and "Modena" have:

• terraces with banquet halls;
• kitchens with household appliances;
• 4 bedrooms;
• saunas with jacuzzi;
• barbecue areas.

The rental price depends on the day of the week, standard and length of stay:

• on weekdays : standard/lux – 315/525 bel. rub./day;
• for long term : standard/luxury/luxury with jacuzzi – 450/750/900 BYN. rub./day

The architecture of the houses and interior decoration allow you to relax in comfort and enjoy nature and the sea.

Cottage "House in the Forest"

Address: Minsk district, village. Zhdanovichi. Equipped house with sauna and swimming pool in the forest for up to 10 people. Banquet hall inside, several barbecues, cauldron in the yard, 10 minutes to the sea. on foot, from the center of Minsk by car 15 minutes. ride. For rental questions, call the phone number listed on the website.

Agroestate “In the Circle of Friends”

Address: Minsk district, Tarasovo village, st. Yasnaya, 2.

House for up to 10 people. with the necessary amenities for relaxation:

• kitchen;
• bathroom with bath;
• bath;
• billiards

The owners organize horseback riding and fishing; There is a restaurant half a kilometer away. Price is negotiable.

Cottage "Venice"

Address: Minsk district, Tarasovo village. The house was built in a birch forest, interesting interiors, cozy atmosphere, can accommodate up to 10 people. and place them in 4 bedrooms. In the yard there is a garden, a swimming pool, a sauna, a barbecue, flowers. Price is negotiable.

Cottage "Good Evening"

Address: Minsk district, village. Ratomka, st. Podgornaya, 31. Heated house for up to 12 people, parking for up to 10 cars, sports and children's playgrounds, barbecue with gazebo. Russian bathhouse with swimming pool, billiards, kitchen with household appliances. Price is negotiable.

Residents of the capital of Belarus are proud of the Minsk Sea, because not only they, but also tourists from Russia and Europe love to relax on its beaches, plow the reservoir on yachts and boats, and fish from the shore and boats.

Author: KVM_1961

Article design: Oleg Lozinsky

How is the Minsk Sea similar to the Baltic, and what kind of fish can be caught from the shore?

It would be hard to call the Minsk Sea a reservoir. Since its creation, it has become for the townspeople not only one of the main life-giving wells, but also a real symbol of summer. Getting to Zaslavsky is not difficult. Many shores are already favored by sanatoriums, resorts and yachting schools, but this does not stop “savages” from coming to public beaches.

The most popular vacation spot is considered to be the area that starts from the dam at Beach No. 1, and several kilometers of coastline up to Beach No. 5, popular among young people. A correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency went there to inspect the maritime possessions of Minsk residents.

We were lucky with the weather this week. The sun warmed up, and, despite it being a weekday, the townspeople rushed to the sea. At the approach to the reservoir, a persistent breeze is caught in the air - the wind carries it along with the waves to the shore. Only ducks swim, although it seems they would happily wrap themselves in a blanket, like a couple of ladies sitting by the water with thermoses.

In contrast, on the sand nearby, a girl in a swimsuit is doing yoga. True, under the close attention of the videographer. Nearby, in a still-open café, several couples are waiting for their brunch, or perhaps lunch, with a view of the sea. It’s not that expensive, but it’ll give you impressions for a week ahead.

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By the way, this season Minsk restaurateurs have breathed new life into Beach No. 5. In the spring, along the shore, in addition to traditional tents, a fashionable pavilion and a snack bar appeared, as well as dozens of seats made from pallets. And the utility workers installed so many trash cans that it seems they never had time to fill them during the season. We will add to the useful infrastructure dry closets, stationary sun loungers, children's swings and, of course, gazebos with barbecues. In short, everything is done for a holiday with children or company.

Perhaps, special mention should be made of those who come here exclusively for sports. You can go yachting and kitesurfing; beach volleyball players play on beach No. 3. Anti-vandal exercise equipment has also been installed on several beaches so that people can not only lie on the sand or eat barbecue, but also think about body culture. Moreover, with the onset of cold weather, the recreation area instantly becomes empty, but walking trails under the pine trees, and with them, sports equipment, are always in demand.

By the way, it is the vegetation along the coast that our sea resembles the Baltic. Here, as in the Russian Svetlogorsk or the Latvian Jurmala, the roots of the trees beg into the water, the air is fresh. The Minsk Sea lacks only seagulls, but it also has its advantages - apples on the sand. Right now it is literally strewn with wild fruits, which seems to highlight the end of the season. The thing is that apple trees grow here next to conifers...

During the walk, it also became clear that the tide is now low in the Minsk Sea and fishermen have to go into the water almost waist-deep. When asked about the bite, the bit masters reluctantly list the possible prey: roach, pike perch, bream, bream, and also pike, crucian carp, tench.

At this time, a motor boat cuts through the surface of the water in the distance. And it seemed like it, but the driver, the captain, was all in white! I immediately remember that many Belarusians were once among the first so-called Peter the Great’s marines, and during the Soviet era, many compatriots went to defend the water borders of a large country in the Baltic, Black Sea and Pacific fleets. Of course, Belarus is not a maritime country, because Minsk does not have its own port, but it protects the sea, created 60 years ago.

September 24 is celebrated as World Maritime Day, proclaimed by the UN. No, on this day you don’t need to swim or say thank you to the sea. The holiday, which appeared more than 40 years ago, calls on the public to pay attention to the problems of the seas and oceans, to the environmental situation on the planet.

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