kanal Siversov (Siverskiy) channel

Siverson channel flows through the territory of the Novgorod region near Great Novgorod and lake Ilmen. It connects two rivers Msta and Volkhov, and is part of the Vyshny Volochok canal system. The canal was created at the turn of XVIII-XIX centuries and originally had a length of only 8.5 km, but was subsequently increased to 10 km Today stay on Severova channel will be interesting for people who love nature Novgorod region and are interested in history: on its shore is located the ancient Ryurik settlement, and the nearby Museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsy" and the ancient St. George's monastery. Siverson channel has a direct channel and steep banks, on which there are a few small villages. In addition to cognitive rest, the channel is well suited for fishing or just boating, or boat. Here is home to bream, IDE, pike, perch, bream and other species.