The river Vorya (Moscow region) originates from the village of Dumino. The barely outlined channel is lost in the swamp behind Lake Ozeretsky, and then again comes to the surface, carrying its fast waters to the Klyazma.
Distinguishing features and characteristics
Vorya is a river famous for its icy water. Its temperature even on the hottest days warms up only 5-7 degrees above zero. This phenomenon is explained simply: cold underground springs feed on the entire length of the Voryu channel.
The total length of the river branch is about one hundred meters, and the width, with the exception of individual sections, does not exceed four. In the area of the railway bridge passing within the city of Krasnoarmeysk, the channel expands to 10-12 meters.
Despite the fact that many small tributaries flow into the river, it is not particularly deep. Only during spring floods the water level can rise up to three meters. Nevertheless, Vorya is very popular with kayakers, and the abundance of fish in these places invariably attracts people who dream of sitting on the shore with a fishing rod and enjoying a good catch.
Where did the name of the river come from
Sometimes you can hear that Vorya got her name from the word "thief". It happened in those days when the river served as a water trade route for the ancient Russians. Merchant ships passing here were often attacked by robbers who lived in coastal forests. This version is refuted by scientists who proved that the B altic tribes settled in these places long before the appearance of the Slavs.
The name of the river was given for its winding course. Translated from Lithuanian, vorian sounds like "changeable." There is another option. Some local historians believe that the name of the river is based on the Finno-Ugric toponym vuori, meaning "mountain" or "forest".
Historical background
The main territory covered by the Vorya River is the Moscow Region. The history of human development of these places is rooted in antiquity. In the river valleys, you can find mounds that are several millennia old. In Russian letters, the first mention of one of the oldest settlements near the river dates back to 1327. The village of Vorya-Bogorodskoye already existed under Prince Ivan Kalita. In the XVI-XVII centuries. it received the status of the Moscow district camp, which included the lands of the middle Povorie.
Vorya is a river that used to be suitable for navigation and was part of the system of trade routes connecting the tributaries of the Klyazma and the Moskva River with watercourses flowing into the Volga. For a long time, many wild animals and birds have lived in the forests that come close to the shores. water meadowswere used by the local population for the arrangement of gardens, grazing and fodder for farm animals. The clear waters were full of fish and crayfish, and the river surface was adorned with lilies and water lilies.
Attractions
The centuries-old history of villages on the Vorya River is interesting. Before the war, as, indeed, now, one of the most significant places was the Abramtsevo estate, which before the revolution belonged to the Aksakov and Mamontov families. In 1918–1932 The estate, by decision of the People's Committee for Education, was transferred to the status of a museum. Then a rest house for artists was organized here. Over the years, composer Tikhon Khrennikov, director Grigory Alexandrov with his wife, actress Lyubov Orlova, and many other famous personalities of those years visited Abramtsevo. Artists Nesterov, Korovin, Polenov created their masterpieces here.
Vorya is a river that during the war was one of the defensive lines on the outskirts of Moscow. Even today you can see soldiers' trenches overgrown with grass along the banks. During the hard times of the war, museum exhibits were evacuated from the estate, and a hospital was built within its walls. In 1947, Abramtsevo came under the jurisdiction of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and three years later the newly organized museum opened its doors to its first visitors.
In the Soviet years, dams were made near the village of Bykovo and in the Abramtsevo area, the well-maintained approaches to which became a favorite vacation spot for city dwellers. The employees of the Elektroizolit plant built a dam, planted trees and shrubs,graced the winding banks of Vori.
Environmental disasters
The first dams to maintain high water levels were built here centuries ago. In the XIX-XX centuries, the system of dams expanded significantly, which caused irreparable damage to the river. Separate meadows turned out to be swampy, coastal plantations fell into the flood zone, which, falling into the channel, created insurmountable obstacles for the passage of fish and river animals. The silting of the bottom, which is increasing every year, along with the discharge of industrial waste, have turned the once clean full-flowing canal into a littered rivulet.
Current state of the water artery
Human activities have had a negative impact on the appearance of river banks and water quality. In 2005, cleanup work was carried out here. For this purpose, one of the dams had to be opened. As a result, the river became much shallower, which made it possible for nearby and visiting fishermen to easily catch. Local residents still remember that some thirty years ago it was possible to take water from Vori for drinking. In recent years, it is not even possible to swim in some areas.
Fish in the Vorya River, despite the barbaric extermination by nets and electric fishing rods, is still found. Fishing enthusiasts are pleased with the increased number of pike, roach, bream, chub, perch. Herons build their nests along the banks, dams built by industrious beavers have appeared. However, even today, efforts are required to clean up swampy channels, restore and protectgreen spaces along the coastline. I really want to believe that Vorya is a river that will give people the coolness of its crystal waters in the future.
