Lake Turgoyak

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Turgoyak is a lake in Chelyabinsk Oblast, near the city of Miass, Russia. It has a surface of 2638 hectares. The water of the lake has a great transparency (from 10-17.5 m). The quality of the water is comparable to that of Lake Baikal. A megalithic monument is found on an island in the lake (Vera island), as well as ruins of a monastery. The lake is a popular tourist destination with resorts and holiday camps.

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