Where is the Alexander Forest, any nature lover of the Rostov region will tell. This is a wonderful vacation spot, which is located about a hundred kilometers from Rostov-on-Don in the Azov region on the territory of the Ataman forestry. At the present time, this territory is reserved.
Birth of Alexander Forest
The first plantations were planted in the 19th century, in 1876, on the lands of the Don Cossacks as a way to combat drought, an attempt to alleviate the steppe climate and to increase crop yields. The territory was expanding all the time. Currently, the Alexander Forest occupies more than 5.5 thousand hectares, of which more than four thousand hectares are occupied by forest plantations. These are various species of deciduous trees: oak, ash, aspen, alder, maple, acacia, mulberry, linden, birch. The forest area is surrounded by agricultural land.
Alexander forest has become a haven for many forest dwellers. In the middle of the 20th century, Leninskoye forestry was formed here, which is still flourishing. On its territory they work side by sidebiologists with rangers and foresters.
The vast area is open to all visitors. You can walk on most of it at any time. Tourists with tents are often accommodated here.
Fisheries
Aleksandrovsky forest (the Rostov region is rightfully proud of this protected area) is a wonderful place for lovers of fishing. Not far from the riverbed of the Wet Chuburka there are ponds, which are a private protected area. Fish are bred in the ponds: perch, bream, ram, carp, pike, roach, carp. Fishing here is paid, but the area is open for walking. Fishing competitions are held here, which are popular with fans of this activity. There is a rental of motor and oar boats. There are special bridges along the shore for the convenience of fishermen and for organizing competitions. The help of the huntsman in the organization of fishing is possible.
Stable
On the western border there is an equestrian club where you can take riding lessons, or you can take a horse for a ride. The Alexander Forest is replete with trails paved by tourists, cyclists and lovers of horseback riding, so the walk will be comfortable and a great pleasure.
Hunting
Hunting in the Alexander forest of the Rostov region is a paid occupation, because it is also a hunting farm. Pheasants, spotted deer, wild boar are bred here. All these species of animals are available for hunting in the season suitable for such an activity. In the forest you can hunt for a hare, wild boar,fox, European deer, European fallow deer, waterfowl and field game. It is possible to organize individual or group hunting. Hunting in ambush, canine, falconry, from towers, on horseback is available in these territories.
Where to stay
As mentioned above, Alexander Forest is a favorite vacation spot for Rostovites and residents of nearby territories. In order to make the rest more comfortable, there are many guest houses on the territory of the hunting ground, where you can find shelter for a few nights. The cost of living will depend on the number of amenities that guests wish to use, but you can find an economy overnight stay, settling in a house with a large company without special amenities, or you can stay in equipped cottages located on the territory of the equestrian club. The cost will vary from 200 rubles for a bed in a trailer and amenities on the street, up to 1,500 rubles for a place in a room with amenities.
A night in a protected area in a tent will cost 100-200 rubles per person. Thus, Alexander Forest is a recreation center where you can find many accommodation options for any level of needs.
Other Services
On the territory of the Alexander Forest, in addition to the services listed above, for the convenience of rest, you can use gazebos, firewood, a car for delivery to the hunting place or a car with increasedcross-country ability and the services of a huntsman for organizing hunting, in addition, your prey can be butchered, and the head of a trophy animal can be pre-processed. You can find out about other services and prices for them at the departments of the hunting ground.
Nature walks
Families often come to the Alexander Forest just for a walk. The places here are very beautiful, the air is clean, and the opportunity to meet forest dwellers in their natural habitat attracts even more nature lovers, as well as those who are fond of photography. Therefore, many tourist paths through the most secluded places of the reserve are so in demand. Those who are not lucky enough to meet an animal in the forest can catch up by visiting the minizoo at the hunting farm, where all the main representatives living in the forest can be seen in enclosures.
Mushrooms in the Alexander Forest is another attractive activity for many who come to relax in these places. The world of representatives of the mushroom kingdom, like the animal world, is also very diverse. And this quiet hunting can give pleasure not only to connoisseurs, but also to beginners.
In different seasons, you can enjoy other forest gifts here. There are thickets of raspberries, honeysuckle, blackthorn, sea buckthorn here.
There is a village in the center of the massif, so on the forest paths you may well meet domestic animals - geese, cows, goats, which are not at all afraid of people and let them get very close.
These places are attracted in different seasons by off-road enthusiasts who run intosurroundings of the Alexander Forest by large companies. Numerous videos posted on Youtube are proof of their exploits.
Legend of the Alexander Forest
Aleksandrovsky forest (Rostov region) has its guard, which all guests certainly strive for. This is an old oak tree. This giant is overgrown with legends about its origin and has long been endowed with magical properties. According to one version, the Alexander forest began to be planted around an oak growing in the steppe, and its age goes back many centuries.
Another version says that the tree is the same age as forestry, but differs from its green counterparts in special power and strength, quickly surpassed everyone in development. It is for this that the forest giant deserves special respect.
No one can say exactly how old the tree is, but this does not prevent tourists from believing in existing legends and creating new ones.
Oak is a place of fulfillment of desires, the following legend says about it. It is worth hugging a powerful rough tree trunk and everything that you have planned will certainly come true. Like it or not, everyone who visits this wonderful place can check.
