Kamennaya Balka, Protected area and river system in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
Kamennaya Balka is a protected nature reserve with a river system in southern Rostov Oblast, featuring wooded valleys and water channels. The terrain shows the typical forms of this region with steep banks, forested slopes, and flowing watercourses.
The area witnessed major events during the German occupation between 1941 and 1943. This period remains central to how the place is understood and valued by the region.
The place serves as a space where local people connect with the region's past and natural environment together. Walking here, you experience both the beauty of the landscape and a sense of memory woven into the surroundings.
Access is through designated entry points, with walks and nature viewing available depending on the season. Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for visiting, when trails are accessible and wildlife is most active.
The area combines conservation efforts with memorial sites, where forests and waterways exist alongside plaques and educational markers. This blend allows visitors to encounter both ecological and human stories in the same landscape.
Location: Rostov Oblast
GPS coordinates: 47.26268,39.35324
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02
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