Manzherokskoye Lake
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About
Lake Manzherok (Manzherok, Altay: Manјӱrek, Manĵürek) is a lake in the Altai Republic, located on the right bank of the Katun, at an altitude of 373 m above sea level. The Altai name of the lake is Doingol. The length of the lake is 1112 m, the maximum width is 400 m, the depth is 2.5-2.8 m, and the area is 37.6 ha. The village of the same name is located 2 km from the lake, on the banks of the Katun River. Near the lake is the village of Ozernoye. The lake is a natural monument.
The lake is fed by streams, atmospheric precipitation and groundwater. The water is fresh and soft. The water has a dirty green color, low transparency (60–180 cm), temperature - 22 °C in summer. According to chemical analysis, the lake belongs to the chloride-carbonate type. The bottom of the lake is composed of dark gray lake silt.
The lake can be called the oxbow of Katun.
In summer, the lake warms up. In 1966, the Soviet-Mongolian Friendship Festival was held on the lake. The lake is a popular tourist destination. Many camp sites organize excursions here. Since 2008, a ski resort has been built near Lake Manzherok.
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