The widespread pollution of the planet also leads to the fact that garbage and household waste are regularly thrown into water bodies: lakes and rivers. Fortunately for man, not everything is lost - there are still sources of good fresh water on the planet. The cleanest river in the world flows not just anywhere, but in Russia! What kind of river is this, what is it called, and why is almost nothing known about it? Time to figure it out.
Where is the leak?
To establish where the cleanest river in the world is located, you need to turn to the map of the Russian Federation and find the Republic of Mari El on it. Here, in a wonderful region, in the Morkinsky region, known for its excellent ecological situation, there is a river called Voncha. Small and seemingly inconspicuous, it is recognized by scientists and researchers as the cleanest river in the world, and not only in Russia or Europe.
Numerical characteristics and surroundings
Voncha, the length of which is 33 km, is a tributary of the same small river. Ilet. The width of Voncha reaches only some 2-3 m, and the depth is even less - 1.5 m. It is even surprising that it was she who was able to win the championship in such a worthynominations!
Voncha hides in the wilderness of the Mari forests, makes its way through thickets of alder, bird cherry, raspberry, winds among spruce and pine trees, and fills its small streams and crystal clear springs, which are its tributaries. The cleanest river in the world originates near the village of Vonzhedur (Vonchydur), in the name of which there is a mention of a river flowing near Voncha. Near the village, two streams merge into one - this place is the source of the river.
Further, the path of the stream stretches through the lakes Yurdurskoe (translated as "land of many lakes") and Kozhlaerskoe (translated as "spruce lake"). In general, this whole area is famous for a large number of reservoirs, legends about which have been going on since the time of the nomadic Mari tribes, who went into the forests from the incoming invaders, Tatars and Bulgars, lived inside the forests, successfully fishing and having plenty of fresh water supplies necessary for life. So, from another river, Yushut, to Voncha, you can count more than 20 lakes, and there are even more streams and springs!
The cleanest river in the world: description
Voncha impressed with its crystal clearness and the abundance of various vegetation around it the members of the first expedition, which came to its shores and took a sample for analysis. The cleanest river in the world is located mainly in the thicket of impenetrable forests, where there are many fallen trees and dry stumps. In this sense, Voncha is even lucky, because such a natural shelter protects her from excessive human interference. Lives near the banks of the rivera large number of birds and animals, which the river provides access to water, clean air and an independent ecosystem.
Interestingly, the Woncha was full-flowing many years ago and occupied a whole valley. However, then the river became shallow due to human cutting down of trees and the appearance of numerous fields. Today, such activities have been stopped in the areas where the river is located, which has a positive effect on the general condition of Voncha.
By the way, an interesting fact: one of the rarest species of fish is found here, namely the European grayling. What is the cleanest river in the world that can still boast such inhabitants? Wonca never ceases to justify her own uniqueness and the correctness of awarding her primacy in the category of purity.
Rivals
Many rivers claimed the title of the cleanest river in the world. So, the second place was taken by R. Uba. In addition to it, there is also a winner in the nomination "the most transparent river in the world." We are talking about the Verzasca River in Switzerland. Due to inexperience, it can be mistaken for the cleanest river in the world, but this is not so - the analysis confirmed that the Voncha is a definite leader in terms of purity.
How was the study done?
The scientific community has established an indicator of water purity for this river thanks to ethyl. A trebityl analysis was carried out at the Mari State University. The results were astounding, stunning - absolutely no pollution was found in the river! Although the whole region is famous for good andstable ecological situation, yet even here Voncha has no equal. Analyzes were carried out and subsequently, repeated and rechecked, but each of them only confirmed the correctness of the initially established fact.
Why is the purest, but called "Voncha"?
The cleanest river in the world, interesting facts about which have by no means exhausted themselves, got its name not at all from the Russian word "stink". “Voncha” in translation from Mari means “I will pass”, “move over”, because the verb “vonchash” defines the action “to pass”, “to move”. From here were born the names of nearby villages and villages, such as Vonzhepol and Vonzhedur. The river itself can also be called "Vonzha" (that's how it is called in the upper reaches) - the existence of several pronunciation options is due to the fact that the sound "Ch" in the Mari language combines something in between "Ж" and actually "Ч".
The connection between man and the river
The cleanest river in the world, the photos of which demonstrate its beauty, grace of bends and bends, is the pride of the inhabitants of the Republic of Mari El, although, it must be admitted, not everyone knows about such a heritage of their native land. Be that as it may, it was in this region that the famous Mari poets, writers (for example, the famous writer Sergei Chavain), composers and other talented cultural figures grew up - probably, the crystal clear Voncha contributed to the development of their talent, was that natural inspiring force that every genius needs.
Here a large number of monuments of history, architecture, culture and nature. We are talking about historical settlements with customs, beliefs and traditions preserved from ancient ancestors, about Yurdur and Poklonnaya Hills, Mount Chuksha, as well as about mysterious pagan groves called "kyusoto".
The 80s of the last century were marked by the creation of the Mari Chodra National Reserve, whose specialists and workers today protect this untouched corner of nature and its virgin purity in order to pass it on to their descendants in good condition. On the territory of the reserve, of course, the main part of Woncha is also located, because it would be a real blasphemy not to include this natural object in the complex of environmental measures.
The inhabitants who have long settled along the banks of the Voncha still live here today. This includes the villagers of Chavainur and even the people of the village of Papanino (Shorganyal), the total number of which is only … 5 people! A lot or a little - for Voncha it does not matter to whom to provide benefits. The only condition that is required of a person is to preserve this area, not to build up the region with factories, plants and other enterprises dangerous to the environment.
