In the south-western part of the hilly upland of the General Syrt, the Yeruslan River originates, which is the last left tributary of the Volga. Flowing mainly through the Saratov region, the river also paves the way for the Volgograd territory. Many different towns and cities are scattered along its banks. Here you can find wonderful picturesque places for a quiet holiday and fruitful fishing.
Basic geographic information about a water body
The river begins in the Fedorovsky district of the Saratov region. The source of Eruslan is located near the village of Obnovlenka. The length of this river in the Saratov region is 278 km. The mouth ends in the Volgograd reservoir, where Yeruslan forms a bay. At the same time, its basin is 5570 square kilometers.
It also has several tributaries, among them the Pit, Bizyuk, Gashon, S alt Cuba and others. In the past, Eruslan had another large tributary, the Torgun, which now flows intodirectly to the Eruslan reservoir. The tributaries do not have a constant flow. The main source of water replenishment is moisture from melting snow, as well as rainfall.
Etymology of the name
The etymology of the name is connected with the Turkic language. It is believed that the name of the river means "lion" in translation from it. According to other sources - "leopard". Most tend to the first option, since the ancient name of the river "arslan" from the Turkic means the name of the royal animal.
Where it flows, features of the river
It flows through three districts of the Saratov region: Fedorovsky, Krasnokutsky and Rivne. Also captures the Staropoltavsky district of the Volgograd region.
The Yeruslan River is not intended for rafting, and is also not navigable. May dry out in summer. Its water has a slightly s alty taste, but it is still drinkable.
Conventionally, the whole channel can be divided into three parts:
- In the upper reaches, the banks are especially steep, with cliffs and ravines. This continues to the village of Dyakovka.
- After this settlement, the banks are transformed into ordinary flat fields, on which various meadow grasses grow, and also agricultural areas are located. This continues until the settlement called Usatovo.
- After the Yeruslan River flows along the sandy terrain. In places there are also quicksands, and this is not surprising, because in the south there areKyrgyz steppes, where there are many s alt marshes.
Traditionally, the most full-flowing period falls on the spring: the peak of the flood comes in May. In summer, especially during the dry season, the current slows down, the river turns into stretches, and in some places dries up. By mid-November, the Yeruslan River is covered with ice, which lasts until early April. The river freezes heavily, in some places the thickness of the ice reaches about 80 centimeters. At the same time, freezing lasts for about 4.5 months.
What is the famous water artery of the Saratov region
There are many settlements along the banks of the river, this is not surprising, because the water artery crosses two large areas. These are mainly villages and towns, the largest city is Krasny Kut. In particular, the settlements on Yeruslan are the villages of Ples, Valuevka, Konstantinovka, Mikhailovka, near which the railway station is located. In general, more than thirty large villages are located along the banks of the river, which are included in four district formations.
Local residents use river water to irrigate agricultural facilities: fields, vegetable gardens. Sometimes numerous fences for irrigation contribute to the deterioration of the ecology of the pool. But in general, the situation is not critical and is under control.
The Yeruslan River is famous for its fishing spots. Here you can catch pike, perch, catfish, chub and even sturgeon. And many other types of fish.
Besides, among the locals, crayfish fishing flourishes, for which crayfish are set up near the coast. Meatraki is considered a delicacy and is very popular with guests of these places.
Many fishermen note that recently this area has been chosen by beavers, who are in the habit of building dams for their settlements.
In addition, there is rich vegetation, especially in the upper and middle reaches. Birch, larch and pine grow along the banks. In some places you can find maple and oak, many other species of trees and shrubs. In the shoal area, you can see thickets of water lilies, lilies, egg capsules and other beautiful river flowers.
