Residents of Saratov who want to rest not far fromcities often give preference to Andreevskiy ponds. Why not? Are close, a picturesque view around, a little people. You can spend quiet time surrounded by nature.
What are they?
St. Andrew’s ponds (Saratov) are one of the favorite places of citizens. This place is currently named after Fedor Alekseevich Andreev. They used to be called differently.
In the postwar years, F.A.Andreev was the chairman of the Polivanovsky administration. At this time he was engaged in landscaping adjacent to the ponds. He gave a lot of time and effort to improve this site.
If you read the literary sources, you canstumble upon the description of the Stafskie ponds. No one knows the exact location of their location. Old records are silent about this. Some believe that this was the original name of the place, which is now called so St. Andrew's Ponds (Saratov). They explain this connection by the presence of a source called Stafsky near the ponds.
Here come the townspeople who are boredcompletely crowded beaches near the Volga. True, you can not swim in the ponds. It is forbidden. Everywhere there are signs reminiscent of this. Violators face a fine. And the water here is very cold, even in extreme heat. Ponds feed underground springs.
Description of the area
St. Andrew’s ponds (Saratov) are not alone. Next to them there are still many interesting places.
Ponds are protected from the cold winds by the Savel'evskysby the mountains. To the highest point of the mountains, called the Pioneer Peak, you can climb right from the ponds. It is located at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level. The slopes of the mountain people called Switzerland.
Lifting can be quite difficult. But the view from above is worth it. It allows you to consider the suburban areas of Saratov, ponds and a park area called Kumysnaya Polyana.
St. Andrew’s ponds (Saratov) are associated with the Forests glade and the giant Oak. To do this, just walk along the path along the ravine.
Not far away is the place where the Veymutov pines grow, having soft long needles and cones of the original form.
Where are the St. Andrew's ponds (Saratov)? How to get there
Ponds are located in the lower reaches of the ravine calledWide. This is in the area of the Ninth Dachnoy. In this area goes public transport. From the city to the area of the Sixth Dachnoye you need to take a tram going on route 3. Then you should transfer to the tram with route number 6, which will bring to the stop "Ninth Dachnaya". Next you need to go on foot.
