Lake Krasavitsa is one of more than 1800 lakes in the Leningrad region. On the reservoir located in the Vyborgsky district of the Leningrad region, thousands of citizens and residents of the surrounding areas have a rest every year, attracted by fresh air and the beauty of nature. Petersburgers who plan to spend a weekend on the shore of a reservoir often have a question about how to get there. Lake Krasavitsa is located near the highway, so you can get to it either by car or by bus from the railway platform of the nearest large settlement - Zelenogorsk.
Historical information about the origin of the lake
The Karelian Isthmus has a peculiar geological structure. It is called the country of lakes and granite. Here, traces of the activity of a retreating glacier are especially noticeable. The direction of its movement is evidenced by deep and long pits, which, after the ice melted, were filled with water. These glacial lakes include Krasavitsa, an extremely picturesque body of water with clear, clear water.
Why is it called that?
Official name,which bears Lake Beauty, - Big Simaginskoye Lake. It obviously came from the nearby village of Simagino, named after Sergeant Simagin N. P., who fought and died near the village during the Great Patriotic War. Closer to the village is a small Simaginskoye lake. In the southeast of Simagino, the Sestra River flows - one of the largest on the Karelian Isthmus. From 1918 to 1939, the Soviet-Finnish border passed along it. The appearance of the name "Beauty" is not entirely clear. Either this is how the locals began to call the lake and the name stuck, or is it a translation of the former Finnish name "Kaukjärvi" (Beautiful Lake).
Description of the reservoir and its surroundings
Beauty is a lake (photo can be seen on this page), which stretches for almost 3 km from northwest to southeast, its average width is a little more than a kilometer. The maximum depth is 19 m. The bottom is flat and sandy. The eastern coast is steep, steep, overgrown with pines, the roots of which keep the sandy cliffs from shedding. The forest surrounding the lake is very picturesque, with a predominance of such conifers as pines and firs. The air here is fragrant, he althy and conducive to a pleasant stay. The forests of the Karelian Isthmus are rich in blueberries and mushrooms.
From the south-western side, the coast is gentle, mostly sandy, with backwaters. The western side is especially attractive for vacationers, as there is a sandy beach and not very deep. FROMFrom the north, the Yuli-Yoki (Upper River) flows into the lake, in the west the Alya-Yoki (Lower River) flows out, which heads to the Gulf of Finland. The process of water mixing in the lake is not very active, due to which the upper layers during the summer period can warm up to 23ºС, while at a depth of 8-10 m the temperature does not rise above 15ºС.
Properties in the vicinity
Not far from the lake is the holiday village of Ilyichevo (former Yalkala). Here is the house-museum of V. I. Lenin. In August 1917, he lived for several days in the house of the former St. Petersburg foundry worker P. G. Parviainen before leaving for Finland. The museum of the history of the people of the Karelian Isthmus with an exposition dedicated to the Winter War of 1939-1940 is also open to visitors.
In the village there is a children's he alth camp "Spark". The camp on the lake has its own fenced beach. Parents of vacationing children know well how to get there. Lake Krasavitsa is located just 7 km from Zelenogorsk railway station.
Also, since 1947, the main experimental base of the State Hydrological Institute has been operating in Ilyichevo. A comprehensive study of natural waters is taking place here, field research is being carried out.
Not far from the village, surrounded by a pine forest, there is a resort hotel. Currently, the shores of the lake are being actively built up, summer cottages are being created.
Rest
Despite the changes, the lake is very popular with both the local population and the residentsSt. Petersburg. To date, Lake Krasavitsa, reviews of which are the most diverse, is one of the most visited in the summer. Since the swimming season in the reservoirs of the Karelian Isthmus is no more than two months (from the end of July to the end of August), everyone is in a hurry to enjoy the cool water and clean air. According to many, the lake has lost its charm due to active construction on its shores. Some complain that it is difficult to find a free place on the beach. Vacationers leave behind a lot of garbage, pollute the beach. But these are claims not to the lake, but to people. But mostly visitors note positive things: a sandy beach, clean warm water near the coast, beautiful nature.
Fishing and winter activities
The pond is also of interest to those who like to sit with a fishing rod. Lake Krasavitsa, reviews of which are very tempting from experienced fishermen, is replete with fish. Perch, roach, bream, pike and even pike perch are found here. Fishing here claim that at a time you can catch 5-7 kg of any fish of different sizes. You can fish both with a rod and with the help of a spinning rod. The lake is also popular among fans of winter fishing.
Attracts a body of diving enthusiasts. The water in the lake is clean and clear, although it is very cold at depth.
In winter, the lake is also not deprived of the attention of vacationers. In the resort village located on the shore of the lake, residents are offered to use sports equipment: skis, skates, Finnish sledges. There is a Finnish bath, after whichit's nice to plunge into the hole with ice crystal water.
Deciding how to get there: Lake Beauty is waiting for us
Getting to the Big Simaginskoye Lake is easy. Zelenogorsk highway runs very close to the eastern coast. By car, you can drive up to the lake both from Zelenogorsk and from the Vyborg highway. Busy highways pass nearby: A120 ("Kirovsk - Bolshaya Izhora"), A122 ("St. Petersburg - Pargolovo - Ogonki - Tolokonnikovo") and M10 "Scandinavia" ("St. Petersburg - Vyborg"). It takes about 30-40 minutes to drive from the Ring Road, but this is without taking into account traffic jams that often occur on weekends in the summer. Cars are usually left on the side of the highway, a little more than 100 m to the lake. To get to Ilyichevo, you need to turn off the highway onto a dirt road near the Yalkala Museum sign.
If you take the train to Lake Krasavitsa, Zelenogorsk will be the final station of the journey. It takes just over 50 minutes to drive from the Finland Station. Quite a lot of buses go from the railway platform towards the lake (numbers 404, 409, 410, 415, 552). You need to get off at the stop "Road to Ilyichevo", or, as it is also called, "Lake Beauty". You can get from the city by bus. Minibus No. 305 departs from the Staraya Derevnya metro station, and No. 400 from Finland Station.
It will help to find out the location of Lake Krasavitsa map of the Leningrad region (detailed). Cities, towns, reservoirs, railways and automobile roads are marked on it.roads. Using the map, you can calculate the distance to the nearest settlements and decide how to get there. Lake Beauty is conveniently located and accessible to everyone.
