There are more than 900 rivers in the region. Large rivers, such as Psel and Seim, belong to the Dnieper basin and have many tributaries. About 20% of small rivers in the region belong to the Don river basin, such as Olym, Kshen, Tim. The nature of the nature on the banks of the rivers is determined by the location of the region on the Central Russian Upland. These places are famous for their beauty, as well as the diversity of the animal world.
The rivers of the Kursk region are flat, there are small hills. The river flow is predominantly weak. The activity of some rivers has formed small ravines, and water flows during floods have formed steep banks. The coastal relief is incredibly diverse. The forest-steppe on the gentle banks is replaced by deciduous forests, coniferous thickets and green meadows. These landscapes are especially beautiful in the summer season.
The largest rivers of the Kursk region
List of the largest rivers flowing through the region.
Psel
The river has a calm current, wide sandy banks with varied vegetation. The river bed is meandering. The depth is shallow - no more than 4 meters. The river is home to about 50 species of fish. There are many historical sights on the banks of the river. It takes place in two countries - Ukraine and Russia. In Russia, it flows through two regions - Kursk, Belgorod, in Ukraine - in Poltava and Sumy.
The length of the river is 717 km, in the Kursk region - 159 km.
Diet
It is called the most picturesque river in the region. It is famous for its clean, transparent water, a variety of flora and fauna on the banks and in the water. There are many tourist routes along the river - after all, on its banks there are many ancient churches, monasteries and nature reserves with landscape views. It flows in Ukraine, Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia.
The length of the river is 696 km, in the Kursk region - 504 km.
Oskol
The river is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Tourists come to rest on its banks with tents, pick mushrooms and berries. There are ecological health and bicycle paths along the river. Dozens of recreation centers have been built that provide jeep safari and horseback riding services. It flows in the Kharkov region of Ukraine, the Kursk and Belgorod regions of Russia.
The length of the river is 472 km, in the Kursk region - 68 km.
Swapa
A flat river with a meadow floodplain. The banks are steep on one side, gentle on the other. Swapa is popular with rafting enthusiasts because of the fast current and rocky barriers that complicate the journey. The river route passes through beautiful pine groves, meadows and fields. The river is also interesting for fishermen. It is rich in pike, pike perch and catfish. It flows through the Kursk and Oryol regions.
The total length of the river is 197 km.
Olym
A river with steep picturesque banks. The river bed is wide, while its depth is shallow. Amateurs from the right often come to the river. Rafting on the river is not difficult and is perfect for beginners. Fishermen also like to come to the river. Even a two-hour fishing trip can provide a good catch. It flows through several regions of the country - Kursk, Lipetsk, Orel, Voronezh.
The length of the river is 151 km, in the Kursk region - 67 km.
Kshen
The source takes on the Central Russian Upland. It is a tributary of the Bystraya Sosna River and has 9 of its tributaries. Refers to the Don river basin. It is used in agriculture for grazing and watering animals. Kshen is a shallow river with a fast flow and a lot of rifts. The river is inhabited by asp, pike, roach, perch. It flows in Lipetsk, Kursk, and Oryol regions.
The length of the river is 135 km, in the Kursk region - 75 km.
Tim
It flows into the Bystraya Pine River. The source is located on the slopes of the Timsko-Shchigrovskaya ridge. The river is shallow and unsuitable for rafting. The river is inhabited by rudd, roach, pike, crucian carp. According to one version, the name of the river means "dirty, dark" in Old Russian. Several villages and villages are located on the banks of the river. It flows through the territories of the Oryol and Kursk regions.
The length of the river is 120 km, in the Kursk region - 73 km.
Kleven
In the upper reaches, the width of the river ranges from 5 to 15 meters, in the lower reaches it reaches 30 meters. The height of the coast in some areas reaches 30 meters. The river is fed mainly by rain and snow. The floodplain of the river is partly swampy. An amelioration system has been built on the river. It flows in the Kursk and Bryansk regions of Russia, the mouth of the river is in the Sumy region of Ukraine.
The total length of the river is 113 km.
Tuskar
It is included in the water system of the Dnieper River. It is one of the tributaries of the Seim and has its own tributaries. The most famous and interesting tributaries are the Rovets and Krivets. The right bank of the river is gentle, the left is steep. Dense forests are spread along the banks of the river. Lake Tuskar is located in the riverbed along the upper course. The lake is 3 km long. The ichthyofauna of the river is made up of perch, pike, and roach.
The length of the river is 108 km.
Dying
It flows in the forest-steppe zone. Mostly willows and maples grow on the banks of the river. Typical wetland vegetation is widespread in shallow waters and lowlands. The right bank of the river is hilly, the left bank is gentle and flat. The depth of the river in some areas reaches 4 meters, but for the most part it does not exceed 1 meter. The river flow is slow. The waters of the river are of rare purity.
The length of the river is 95 km.
Veduga
Due to the many bends and bends, the river is not navigable. In the lower reaches of the Veduga it is suitable for kayaking routes. The bottom of the river is sandy and silty. The width of the river is on average 10 to 15 meters. The depth reaches 3 meters. The banks are mostly steep. In places of cliffs, they are overgrown with willow and alder. But there are also gentle shores suitable for a beach holiday. It flows in the Kursk and Voronezh regions.
The total length of the river is 94 km.
Reut
Calm and meadow river with a slow flow, which is a tributary of the Seima. It flows along the Central Russian Upland. In its upper reaches there are large ponds and small lakes. In the middle reaches, the banks of the river are densely populated with urban-type settlements and villages, and in the lower reaches, among forest vegetation, with summer cottages. The Reut has several tributaries reaching a length of 24 km.
The length of the river is 88 km.
Suja
It is a tributary of the Psel River. The most picturesque and interesting place on its banks is the Gornal tract, which is a natural monument. The area around the river is swampy practically along its entire length, in the lower reaches there are several oxbow lakes. The inhabitants of the river are pike, bream, dace, carp, asp, pike perch, crucian carp. The fauna is represented by foxes and hares. Among the birds are herons, wild ducks, waders.
The length of the river is 63 km.
Kosorzha
A tributary of the Tim River, is included in the Don river basin. It has five of its tributaries, the longest of which is 34 km long. There are many ponds in the upper reaches of the river. In the lower reaches of the river there is a winding channel. On the gently sloping banks there are areas of forest vegetation and meadows. Throughout its length, the river is used by local residents of villages and villages - for household needs and irrigation. Kosorzha flows through the Kursk and Oryol regions.
The total length of the river is 59 km.
Snugness
Tributary of the Seim River. It has three of its tributaries. There are ponds at the confluence of tributaries and in the upper part of the river. In these places, the banks of the river are covered with dense vegetation. There are several settlements along the banks of the river. The largest of them are Kondratovka in Ukraine and Kulbaki in Russia. Snagness flows through the Sumy region of Ukraine and the Kursk region of Russia. In Ukraine, the river is called Belovody.
The total length of the river is 59 km.
Obesta
Tributary of the Kleven River. The winding channel is about 2 meters wide. The river valley is 4 meters wide and 30 meters deep. There are wetlands on the banks of the river. Obesta has two ponds. They are formed by the confluence of the Krupka River and the Tochilin Log gully.The waters of the river are used for technical water supply. Obesta flows through the territories of the Sumy region of Ukraine and the Kursk region in Russia.
The total length of the river is 52 km.
Fucking
The source of the river is located near the village of Somovka, the mouth is near the village of Antipovka. In the state water register, this river also has the names Cretaceous Ublya, Rotten Ublya. The name of the river comes from the word "bel", meaning "white". Large tributaries of the Ubli are Gnilusha and Rzhavchik. On the banks of the river there are about 20 settlements, mainly villages and villages. It flows through the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
The total length of the river is 51 km.
Big Chicken
The tributary of the large river Seim. The river got its name from the Turkic word "kur", meaning "settlement". The banks of the river were inhabited as early as the 9th century. This fact was confirmed by archaeological excavations of the Gnezdilovsky and Nartov settlements. The source of the river is located on one of the slopes of the Fatezhsko-Lgovskaya ridge in the Kruglyak forest. The river is shallow and unsuitable for navigation. Kayaking is possible only near the village of Zherebtsovo.
The length of the river is 50 km.
Rat
It is a tributary of the Seim River and flows into it near the village of Antonovka. It has two tributaries - the Ozerenka and Lazvert rivers. The middle course of the river is swampy, the banks in this place are overgrown with bushes and trees. Birds and animals find shelter in them. Toponymists suggest that the name of the river comes from an ancient Iranian word meaning "wide". On the right bank of the river there is a small ancient settlement.
The length of the river is 40 km.
Black
A small river flows through two regions - Kursk and Orel. The source of the river is located near the village of Chern, Oryol region. Rechitsa and Ryasnik are large tributaries of the river. The river Chern got its name because of the color of the water. Due to the fallen black foliage at the bottom, the water in the river looks black. The river is popular both among fishing enthusiasts, there and among ordinary vacationers - locals and visitors.
The length of the river is 37 km.
