Kurskoye Vodokhranilishche

Kurskoye Vodokhranilishche is a large reservoir in the Kursk region, located about 40 kilometers from the city of Kursk. It stretches nearly 9 kilometers in length and reaches about 3.5 kilometers at its widest point, covering more than 21 square kilometers of water surface.

The reservoir was built in the mid-1970s to supply cooling water for the nearby Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. It was filled by the late 1970s and has since become an important part of the region's infrastructure and water management system.

The reservoir is a place where locals spend their free time and connect with nature. Fishing, walks along the shore, and picnics are regular activities that have become part of the community's way of life.

The reservoir is accessible by local roads, though it lies about 40 kilometers from the city of Kursk. There are no large facilities on site, so visitors should bring their own supplies and expect simple conditions for outdoor activities.

The water does not freeze solid in winter, attracting rare bird species like swans and certain gulls that overwinter here. This warm water surface in the cold season is a surprising refuge for over a hundred waterfowl species.