Chertanovka, Protected river area in Southern Moscow, Russia
Chertanovka is a river in Southern Moscow that flows through residential areas and creates sixteen ponds throughout the district. These ponds and the waterway shape the landscape and provide water features visible from many neighborhoods.
The river has shaped the district since around 1665, when early farming settlements first appeared along its banks. The rural landscape of that time gradually transformed into the residential neighborhoods that exist today.
The river corridor provides space where local residents spend time outdoors and enjoy nature in the middle of the city. People use the banks for walking and exercise, while the water attracts birds and small wildlife.
The river is easy to reach from the Varshavskoye Shosse and Moscow Ring Road, with multiple bridges and walking paths along both banks. These routes make it simple to explore the ponds and waterway on foot.
The river includes two notable ponds, Bolshoy and Maly Chertanovsky, which store water and serve as places where people gather and relax. These water bodies offer quiet spots within the dense residential surroundings.
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