The Republic of Bashkortostan is located in the highlands. These are the areas of the Urals and the Southern Urals (western slope). The highest point is Mount Yamantau (1640 m). The rivers and lakes of Bashkortostan are famous for fishing places. There are about 15 thousand of them (rivers - about 12 thousand, lakes - approximately 2.7 thousand). All flows here are high water, as there are many underground sources in the republic. Lakes almost all have an oblong shape. Rivers are characterized by a characteristic rapid flow. Belaya, Ufa, Sakmara, Ai are the rivers of Bashkortostan, the list of which can be continued indefinitely. Further in the article some water flows of the republic are described in detail.
Belaya River
Talking about the rivers of Bashkiria, first I want to describe a water stream called "White River". This is the largest Kama tributary in the Southern Urals and in the Urals. It flows on the territory of Bashkortostan and even along the border with Tatarstan. It is considered the longest river in Bashkiria.
White originates in the mountains, and narrows closer to the lowlands. Its banks are steep and hidden in dense forests. The valley is expanding slightly at one of the tributaries of the Nugush River. A watercourse creates many sleeves, as it flows through mountainous territories. Replenishes its reserves with snow. On the banks of the river you can find poplars, willows, rose hips and blackberries. An incredible amount of fish lives in the water area.
The upper reaches of the Belaya River are very popular among tourists. The best summer fun is rafting on a raft or boat. The rivers of the Republic of Bashkortostan play a significant role in the development of the state. White is no exception. It is along it that the most important transport routes pass.
Ufa River
The largest tributary of the Belaya River, located in the Urals, is the Ufa watercourse. It is born from Lake Ufa. This river is mainly mountainous, flows through many crevices and rocks. Downstream calms one’s temper. Closer to the place where Ufa flows into the Ay River, the watercourse is considered semi-mountainous. On the channel is the Pavlovskaya hydroelectric station and the main reservoirs. The Ufa watercourse has 16 tributaries.
The rivers of Bashkortostan are loved by travelers. For example, in the upper reaches of Ufa, one can meet athletes kayaking.
Not far from the village of Araslanovo is the protected area of the Chelyabinsk region, which is under protection.
Sakmara River
Sakmara is a river that crosses the territory of Bashkortostan and the Orenburg region. Its source is located at the Uraltau ridge, then the water stream moves southward along a wide valley, and passing through a deep gorge, turns west. The river is replenished from the snow and ice cover of the mountain peaks.
Sakmara is a full-flowing watercourse with a strong current, however, almost all the rivers of Bashkortostan have this character. A calmer flow behavior can only be observed near Orenburg. The water temperature in the river does not exceed a threshold of +23 ° C even in summer. Its shores are surrounded by cliffs. The most beautiful point on Sakmara is the site of the accession of the Zilair Fortress River. The rocks in this place look like castles or a fortress.
Lemeza River
One of the rivers of the Southern Urals is the Lemeza, a tributary of the Sim river. It crosses the Chelyabinsk region, as well as some areas of Bashkortostan. Water flows in the valley between the peak of Amshara and the Dry Mountains. It runs from the south to the north-west, where it connects to the Sim river.
The river is replenished due to heavy snowfall, which this region is so rich in. With the advent of the first days of winter, the surface of Lemeza is covered with ice, and only in April does it open.
The upper course of the river passes through the South Ural Mountains, while the lower one lies in the plains. For these reasons, the flora varies along the shores, there is a change of coniferous forests to mixed ones, where the usual elms and lindens are found. Deciduous trees predominate in the lower reaches. The river fauna includes representatives of the families: perch, common roach, river pike.
Uy River
Uy - a river belonging to the basin of the Arctic Ocean, carries its waters to the east. The water level is maintained by melting snow. High water most often occurs in April or May. The river freezes in November.
At the foot of the Alabia ridge, the Uy waterway originates. Then it flows along the Uytash mountain and flows into Tobol, which is not far from the village of Ust-Uy Kurgan region.
The coastline surrounding the rivers of Bashkortostan is characterized by picturesque landscapes. Uyya waters in some places are almost covered by forests, but there is also an open area. The local territory is mainly used for pasture. The relief of the river is flat. The channel breaks up into sleeves, which merge to form numerous islands. Rapids are also often found downstream.
On the river there is a reservoir and a water supply station, which appeared during the construction of the Trinity State District Power Plant. Dams were built a little higher to provide water to nearby villages. There are also quarries near the river.
Ay River
Ai is a river in the Southern Urals, the left tributary of the Ufa River. Settlements of the Chelyabinsk region are located along the coast. Still on the river, 2 reservoirs and several ponds were built. Ai originates between the Ural ranges. The descent along the river takes place through the Chelyabinsk region and Bashkortostan. The surroundings here are very picturesque, they simply fascinate with their beauty. The shores are covered with forests and shrubs. Often horses graze there, rodents scurry about.
We hope that the information about the main rivers of Bashkortostan, presented in this article, will help in the study of such a wonderful land.