Moscow is a huge metropolis with millions of people, skyscrapers, traffic jams, shopping centers and industrial enterprises. There are not so many areas in the capital that can boast of natural beauties, comfort and silence. One of these places is the Losinoostrovsky district, where residents and guests of the city have the opportunity to fully relax.
Short description of the area
Losinoostrovsky district is named after the metro station of the same name located on its territory, which received its name from Losinoy Ostrov. More than 80 thousand Muscovites live here; there are a dozen schools, 14 kindergartens, several libraries, clinics, as well as vocational schools, an urban planning college and a medical school number 22.
Losinoostrovsky district is located in the north-east of the capital, its total area is 554 hectares.
Initially, this territory was not part of Moscow. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, summer residents formed two settlements here. The first one was called Losinoostrovsky, and the second, which arose a little later,was called Dzhamgarovka in honor of the Armenian brothers named Dzhamgarov, who were successful Moscow bankers and also owned dachas in these places.
In 1925, the settlements turned into the city of Losinoostrovsk, later renamed Babushkin (in honor of the famous pilot). And only in 1960 the town near Moscow was included in the capital.
Today, on the territory of the Lonoostrovsky district, there are several recreation areas, one of which is the Dzhamgarovsky park, spread around the pond of the same name. This is a real paradise that the locals are justifiably proud of!
Charms of Jamgar Park
The park, which grew up on the site of the former home of the Dzhamgarov bankers, actually looks more like a forest. Centuries-old pines, lindens, birches and other trees… Where else in Moscow can you find such luxury? But at the same time, the territory is not wild - it is ennobled and perfect for relaxation. There are sandboxes for kids, and swings for older children, and benches with gazebos for adults, and litter bins, and even barbecues where anyone can fry a barbecue. And before all this from apartment buildings - a stone's throw. No wonder the park is always full of people.
The Moscow authorities monitor this territory, so there are no mountains of garbage here, and it's really nice to relax in the park. But its main highlight is the Jamgarovsky pond.
History, geography and other characteristics of the reservoir
The pond, like the park named afterMoscow bankers, is well known to Muscovites who love to visit its banks. The area of the reservoir is 13.5 hectares, and the average depth is approximately two and a half meters. It feeds on ground and surface waters.
Dzhamgarovsky Pond was built in the twenties of the 20th century on the site of a sand pit, which, in turn, was the result of a dam on the Ichka River. According to one version, during the Second World War, a bomb fell into the reservoir, which is why one of its banks now has a rounded shape. In 1984, the pond underwent reconstruction: its banks were strengthened and landscaped, the bottom was cleaned.
Today, Dzhamgarovsky Pond is one of the favorite places for guests and residents of the capital. They walk along the wooden embankment with pleasure, sunbathe on a specially equipped beach (however, swimming is prohibited), relax in a cafe on the shore, ride gondolas and admire the seagulls, which are very numerous here.
Lovers of antiquity will be interested in the Perlovsky cemetery, the first burials in which date back to the middle of the nineteenth century. It is located on the coast. And the local believers are happy to visit the temple on the Dzhamgarovsky pond, built quite recently in spite of protests from some activists. Orthodox residents of the region have been waiting for this event since 1998, and now, finally, a chapel in honor of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God has been erected!
Fishing at Dzhamgarovsky Pond
The pond attracts the attention of those who are interested in fishing in the suburbs and the capital. Sit with a fishing rodthe shore of this reservoir can be not only pleasant, but also productive. According to the conclusions of experts, the water here is in a more or less satisfactory condition, which allows the fauna to feel good in it. And fishermen can count on goby, crucian carp, perch, tench, roach and even pike! Few of them leave here empty-handed.
A big plus of fishing at Dzhamgarovsky Pond is an abundance of gulls and ducks, as well as a ban on swimming.
Ichka River: description
And what about the river that gave life to the famous pond? The Ichka is a left tributary of the Yauza, “born” from the Svityaginsky stream on Losiny Ostrov, and has a length of about twelve kilometers.
This river is considered one of the cleanest in the capital. Rare species of grass grow on its banks, and crucian carp, perch, minnows, roach and other fish splash in the clear water. So if you are interested in fishing in the Moscow region and Moscow, then Ichka is also a great option!
Residents and guests of the capital love to relax in these places; Moreover, Moscow schoolchildren are even brought here on excursions so that they can admire the beauties of nature and breathe fresh air.
Flora and fauna
This is one of the cleanest rivers in the suburbs. Here you can catch minnow, perch, roach, crucian. Long-leaved ranunculus, marsh telipteris, swimsuit, snake mountaineer, rare for this area, grow along the banks. The river is of fishery importance. The area is great for fishing and picnics.
Getting to Ichka is quite easy. You need to get to the metro station "Ulitsa Podbelskogo". Go northeast to the forest. Then go to the lane. The journey will take approximately 1.5 kilometers. Along the stream, you can get to the Moscow Ring Road, walk along the highway two hundred meters in a north-westerly direction to the clearing. Landmark - Elk Creek. After three kilometers it flows into the Ichka River. Getting to it is not at all difficult, and after you get to the banks of the river, the soul rejoices at the surrounding beauty of nature.
Dzhamgarovsky pond and the park around it, the Ichka river with picturesque banks and clear water is a real treasure of Muscovites, which they try to cherish like the apple of their eye.
