Sunset and thunderstorm

Sunset and thunderstorm on Lake Seliger. The sun sets over the Orthodox Convent of the Tver Diocese, located one and a half kilometers from the city of Ostashkov, on the island of Lake Seliger Zhitnom;

Lake Seliger is the largest (260 sq. Km.) Of the system of the Upper Volga lakes located in the Ostashkovsky, Penovsky and Selizharovsky districts of the Tver region and partly in the Novgorod region. In total, there are more than 240 large and small lakes. The uniqueness of Seliger in his geography. The lake, which arose as a result of the impact of the ancient glacier, is a system of reaches with numerous deep bays, channels and islands. As a result, for a relatively small lake, the total length of only the main coastline is more than 500 km. The coast is winding, with a variety of relief and vegetation. Many islands and peninsulas. The shores are represented by various types of vegetation, from moraine marshes to tundra and forest tundra to ancient pine forests.

Due to the relief and difficult shoreline, the lake is very popular among tourists traveling on various types of boats, as well as among fishermen. The lake is popular as a place of recreational recreation, cultural, educational and pilgrim tourism.

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