I like it in Tatarstan. Basically, this is because of the large number of forests and rivers. When you drive along the Tatar roads, often there are places for travelers to relax. It can be a gazebo with a table and benches. And necessarily a basket or a container for garbage.
And there are large recreation areas located at the sources. I'll tell you about one of these now.
Source Tyrysh. In English, " diligent ".
It is equipped in 2004. In 2009 there was a reconstruction.
As early as last year, the letters were clearly visible. If I find last year's photos, I'll add a post.
On the territory there is a playground and gazebos with tables and benches. Last year, workers mowed the grass there. This year, I was there in June. I think that they have not had time to mow. Around the arbors there are mangalas and garbage cans. This time I did not go there, because we were in a hurry. And besides, a big company with children, who was resting there, would prevent me from taking pictures.
Stone steps in places are covered with moss. Looks beautiful. It seems that these steps are very many years.
If you go to the left, you can see the samovar. As I understand it, according to the idea, the source must flow from it. But for some reason there was no water.
Steps to the other side of the stream. On the other side of the creek there is a toilet. There is also another parking for cars.
Although in the "samovar" there is no water, but a good pressure comes from the pipe. The water is cold and very tasty. While we were there a few people were collecting water in five and ten-liter tanks.
If you squeeze through thickets and mosquitoes up the stream, you can see the water sources, which seeps from the walls of the ravine and gathers in a large depression made in clay water. A couple of years ago I took pictures of this place, but where I put the files I can not remember. At the same time there was no time to climb the bushes - we were in a hurry. If there was more free time, I would spend some time there. Very nice place.
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