Kiya - a river of Western Siberia, a tributary of the river. Chulym. It flows through the territory of the Kemerovo and Tomsk regions. The length of the river is almost 550 km, the catchment area is 32.2 thousand square meters. km.
Short description
The Kiya River (Kemerovo Region) originates on the northern slope of Medvezhya (Kuznetsky Alatau), at an altitude of about 1300 m. In the upper reaches it is a typical mountainous one, flowing through deep gorges. The lower course of the river differs from the upper one, it is quieter and flatter, winding. It flows in a northerly direction and flows into the river. Chulym. The mouth is located near the village. Zyryansky. Kiya belongs to the Upper Ob basin district. The name of the water stream is associated with Turkic origin. In translation, the word "kiya" means "rocky cliff", which is quite suitable for the area where the riverbed passes. Large deposits of gold were discovered in the valley in the last century.
Neighbourhood
Throughout its entire course, the Kiya River is very picturesque. Its shores are composed of jagged rocks, the height of which reaches 20 meters. From these peaks, streams of river water fall in mesmerizing waterfalls. After the confluence of the left tributary of the Kundat, the bank is representeda deep gorge, after which the White Stone Reach begins. This area consists of white, light gray and brown rocks, the height in some places reaches about 100 m. The reach is broken by numerous caves and grottoes. Behind it is a nature reserve. It was created to preserve and increase the population of animals living in this region: reindeer, beaver, otter, sable and elk.
Characteristic
In the protected area, the Kiya River has a high flow rate, a slight slope, there are rifts. The depth of the channel in the depressions varies from 4 to 7 m. The river valley in the upper reaches is not inhabited.
On the site from the village. Chumai to the city of Mariinsk, the water artery changes its character. It becomes calmer as it flows through the flat terrain. Its stream is expanding. This section of the river is the most populated. After the city of Mariinsk, the downstream begins. This area is a deaf damp taiga.
About 40 tributaries adjoin this water stream. The largest: Chet, Kundat, Kozhukh, Tyazhin, Antibes, Kiysky Sh altyr. Also in the lower reaches of the river, several oxbow lakes were formed: Novaya, Eldashkina, Tyryshkina, and others.
Meal type - mixed. Basically, the Kiya River is replenished by melt water. In winter, the watercourse freezes. This takes place at the end of November. Kiya opens in April.
Localities
Kiya flows through the territory of Chebulinsky and Tisulsky districts. To start your movement to the river, you need to get to the cityMariinsk is the largest settlement in this area. Also on the banks of the Kiya there are settlements: Cherdaty, Cherny Yar, Teguldet, Ust-Chebula, Ust-Serta, Dmitrievka, Shestakovo, Kurakovo, Chumay.
Tourism
The Kiya River is a popular place for rafting. You can meet groups on inflatable boats, kayaks and even catamarans. Rest in these places is popular, as there is very clean air and beautiful nature. By the way, it is worth noting that the Kiya is one of the few rivers in Siberia, on the banks of which there is not a single industrial enterprise. This fact has a beneficial effect on the ecological situation not only of the water artery, but also of the region as a whole. The air is clean and the water is rich in fish. Often on the shore you can meet people with fishing rods. Boat fishing on the Kiya River is also possible. In the advantage of the catch will be such species as grayling, taimen, perch, pike, roach, loach and gudgeon. In the lower reaches, nelma and sturgeons spawn.
Those who are going to come to these places to relax or go fishing, you need to know that the approach to the river, especially in the upper reaches, is very difficult. Roads are country only. After rains, they are often washed away, and therefore you can only get through them on an SUV.
