Sulak Resevoir, reservoir in Russia
Sulak Reservoir is a large water storage built on the Big Irgiz River between two villages in Saratov Oblast, constructed with a dam to regulate water supply. The water extends quietly and is surrounded by flat fields and open landscape.
The reservoir was built in the early 2000s, replacing older lakes and small rivers to make the land more suitable for farming and settlement. The dam is a simple structure that controls water levels and forms an important part of the region's irrigation system.
The reservoir serves the local community with water and provides space for simple outdoor activities. People use it for fishing and walks along the shore, showing how this place is woven into daily life in the region.
The area is easily reached from nearby villages and offers open, accessible shoreline for walking and fishing. Visitors should expect open terrain that can be dusty in dry season and simple conditions without extensive facilities.
The water system was originally built from local rivers like the Big Irgiz, whose name comes from old Tatar language meaning marshy water. This linguistic and geographic connection shows how landscape and history are preserved in the names and structures of the area across generations.
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