Tselinnyy District offers nature lovers clearly distinct landscapes: lakes with special characteristics, pine forest and shrub steppe. These differences are particularly evident at Lake Peschanoye, Lake Krivoye and the Ust-Uy Pine Forest. If you are looking for a holiday rental, first decide which landscape you want to shape your stay.
Lakes with different characteristics
Lake Peschanoye lies near the village of Vozdvizhenka and is a natural monument. Its water is saline-alkaline and contains large deposits of therapeutic mud. The lake is round, has a sandy bottom and is no more than two metres deep. Its water properties, shape and depth are therefore clearly defined.
Mineral Lake Krivoye lies two kilometres west of the village of Zamanilki and is a natural monument of regional significance. In comparison, Lake Peschanoye is distinguished by its water properties, sandy bottom and depth, while Krivoye combines its mineral character with regional protected status. These differing characteristics give you specific points of reference when lakes and their natural features are central to your trip planning.
Ust-Uy Pine Forest and protected landscape
The Ust-Uy Pine Forest lies on the left bank of the Uy River and near a border crossing. It is the southernmost island forest in Kurgan Oblast. It is also a botanical natural monument within the Kurgansky Nature Reserve. This regional protected area lies in the south of Tselinnyy District, in the river valleys of the Uy and Tobol on their left banks.
There are two botanical natural monuments in Tselinnyy District: the Ust-Uy Pine Forest and a shrub steppe with dwarf almond. Forest and steppe are therefore among the district’s distinct natural features. The pine forest is associated with the protected area and the Uy River, while the shrub steppe adds a landscape type of its own.
More to explore in Kurgan Oblast
At the level of Kurgan Oblast, more natural and cultural themes come into view. In spring, wild almond blossoms in a small steppe, covering it with pink flowers. This seasonal landscape is a distinctive regional feature that complements the natural attractions beyond Tselinnyy District.
The region’s history can also be explored at the level of the oblast: the Dalmatov Monastery complex was founded in 1644. It is considered the largest stone complex and the earliest stone monastery in the Urals and Siberia. The Savin sanctuary, also known as Trans-Ural Stonehenge, is an ancient observatory dating from the 4th to 3rd millennium BC and a cultural heritage site of federal significance.
The archaeological park at Savin reconstructs life in the Early Iron Age. Its themes include the way of life and diet of people in earlier times, as well as the warfare of the Scythians and Sarmatians. The described visitor programme includes guided tours and workshops; check the current arrangements before your trip. Savin thus adds a distinct archaeological and cultural-historical focus within Kurgan Oblast to the region’s natural attractions.
Choose a holiday rental based on your interests
A simple sequence can help when searching for a holiday rental: first decide whether you want to focus on lakes, forest and shrub steppe in Tselinnyy District, or also on cultural and archaeological destinations across Kurgan Oblast. Then compare the specific location of the accommodation with your own plans.
Discover more destinations: Tselinnoye, Kataysky District, Oktyabrskiy District, Shchuchanskiy District, Mokrousovskiy District, Kurgan, Shadrinsky District, Kurgan City.
For the regional travel overview: Kurgan Oblast.
