Elton and Sarpinskaya Lake River Systems

River systems and lakes always attract tourists. This is especially true for water bodies located in arid regions. Here they form oases — areas of life. In addition to the rivers that carry their waters to the Volga and Don, in Volgograd Oblast there are two large closed-drainage lake-river systems: Elton and Sarpinskaya. They have significant recreational and balneological resources. Thousands of tourists come to the shores of the lakes every year. Based on the results of a comprehensive study of drainless systems, the features of each of them are considered; similarities and differences are identified; the main problems are determined. The conclusion about the suitability of these territories for the tourism development is drawn. Competent development of the tourism and recreation industry will preserve the natural beauty and the unique potential of the lake-river systems of Volgograd Oblast.

drainless basins of Volgograd Oblast, Lake Elton, Sarpinskie Lakes, recreation