Belsk River Shipping Company transports goods and passengers along the main river of Bashkortostan - the Belaya and the rivers of the Volga-Kama basin. It serves the regions of the Volga region, delivering bulk cargo such as timber, coal, building materials, grain, vegetables and fruits.
From history
The Belsk River Shipping Company, which belongs to the Ministry of the River Fleet of the Russian Federation, was established in 1937. But navigation on the Belaya River began as early as 1858, when the first transportation was organized.
Before that, the government commission studied the possibility of navigation along the Belaya, made a map. But there were still many unexplored sections of the river, the project was in jeopardy. Through persuasion, treats and other courtship of the members of the commission, they signed a document on the suitability of Belaya for river transport.
The work of the waterway along the Belaya was started by two steamships - "Fast" and "Grozny". The main cargoes were iron, steel and copper shipped from the metallurgical plants of the Urals. The timber was rafted, transportedgrain, livestock, leather, s alt from the Iletsk deposit, etc.
A year later, they began to carry passengers between Ufa and Kazan. The organizer was the company "Druzhina". But regular passenger transportation became possible only after the establishment of the Belskoye Shipping Company in 1870.
Shipping has activated the economic life of the region. Relations between Central Russia, the Volga region and the Urals have intensified. The exchange of goods between these parts of the country accelerated, as the volume and speed of transportation increased. But for a long time many types of cargo continued to be sent downstream "on their own", on rafts.
Shipping during the Great Patriotic War
Belsk rivermen during the war years drove ships along the Volga, Oka, Moscow. They delivered not only weapons, equipment, ammunition, but also equipment from evacuated factories. In large numbers, the wounded and evacuees were taken to the rear, and combat reinforcements were brought to the front line. The ship repair plant of the shipping company carried out military orders.
Many rivermen fought on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War. The shipping company honors the memory of those who did not return from the war, and surrounds veterans with attention.
Shipping today
Currently, the Belskoye River Shipping Company is engaged not only in the delivery of a wide variety of cargoes and transportation of passengers, but also in the extraction of building materials: sand, pebbles in the Belaya River. The organization carries out loading and unloading operations,ship repair. To do this, it is equipped with all the necessary equipment. She also trains personnel for the river fleet, not only for her own needs, but also for nearby regions.
Now the shipping company includes two river ports - Ufa and Birsk, a ship repair and shipbuilding plant, Communication Center LLC, freight transport and passenger ships.
Boat cruises
One of the main directions of its work Belskoye river shipping company considers tourist services. The first tourist voyages began in the middle of the last century, then steamships of the 737th project set off along the routes. Since 1963, they began to be replaced by more modern and comfortable river boats.
Now the motor ships of the Belsk River Shipping Company are distinguished by comfort and beautiful appearance. These are double-deck passenger ships: "Bashkortostan", "Salavat Yulaev", "Musa Gareev", "Gabdulla Tukay" and others.
Cabins on ships are arranged in three tiers. For a boring journey, there is a music salon, restaurants, and a bar on board. There is also a solarium, sauna, billiard room. There are walking terraces on the decks, where you can enjoy the views and take a leisurely exercise.
Among the offers of the Belskoye River Shipping Company are cruises lasting from 3 to 17 days. They are made along the rivers of the Volga-Kama basin. Cruise routes include travel to Moscow, Astrakhan, Kostroma, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Volgograd and otherscities.
Services for tourists and vacationers
The weekend route is popular with Ufa residents and tourists. It means not only riding a boat, a tour around the Ufa Peninsula, but also relaxing with swimming in the "green parking lot".
The shipping company also offers boat trips on the water. Optionally, you can go for 1, 2 or 7 hours.
You can rent a ship for various events. This service is especially popular with those who are getting married and celebrating an anniversary. A prom on a ship has become a very common way to make it unforgettable. The rental can also be used for business meetings and other events. To do this, the ships have a large conference room. And for fruitful work - the peace and quiet of the Bielsk expanses, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The shipping company also owns the "Anchor" cafe, located on Lenin Street, in the very center of Ufa. Guests are treated to dishes of Bashkir, Russian and European cuisine. A cozy hall can also be rented for various events: weddings, anniversaries, corporate parties, etc. And in the summer, the cafe arranges picnics in the "green parking lots".
This is the present day of the Belskoye River Shipping Company. Tours to various cities of Russia are complemented by special flights, such as "Journey to Bulgar", "Golden Khokhloma". New travel routes are being mastered, the range of services provided is increasing.
