Kivach Waterfall in Karelia

Kivach Waterfall is considered to be one of the most famous places in Karelia. It is also called the "Olonets miracle".
Kivach Waterfall is located on the Suna River, which belongs to the basin of Lake Onega. Back in the 19th century, it was the second largest lowland waterfall in Europe, second only to the Rhine Waterfall. But in the 20th century, the construction of hydraulic structures and the deterioration of the environmental situation led to the shallowing of the waterfall. However, he is currently ranked fourth in Europe.
The height of the waterfall is 10.7 meters. It consists of four steps and is divided by a rock into two streams. The total length of the Kivacha is 170 meters.
The ancient peoples of Karelia have a legend about how the waterfall appeared. It tells about two sisters, the rivers Song and Shuya. One day, the sisters went to look for suitors. Suna moved slowly (for which she was nicknamed the Dream River), and Shuya hurried, hurried, urged her sister on. And one day they had to spend the night in a narrow gorge, surrounded by forest and high cliffs. The kind Song gave Shuya a comfortable bed and fell asleep soundly, and when she woke up, she found that her sister did not wait for her and set off alone. Suna became alarmed and rushed to catch up with her sister. But her path was not easy: on the way there were impenetrable forests and dark gorges. Suddenly, Shui's voice was heard ahead, then Song rushed forward and, trying with all her might to overcome the inaccessible cliffs, rushed down four steps. But, having failed to catch up with her sister, she spread wide along the dense forest.
There are several versions of the origin and meaning of the word "kivach". They are associated either with the Karelian "stone", "stone belly", "snow mountain", or with the Finnish "hot", "ardent". In any case, all these words characterize a stormy, rushing stream, the white foam of which resembles a snowy mountain.
Kivach Waterfall has been visited by many famous people. Among them is the poet Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin. He visited the waterfall when he was appointed governor of the Olonets province. The famous description of Kivach in the ode "Waterfall" is also well known, where the poet compares it to a diamond mountain.
The first sketches of the waterfall were made by Nikolai Yakovlevich Ozeretskovsky, an academician, researcher of the Karelian lakes, who came to this region with Derzhavin.
In the 19th century, Alexander II visited these places. Thanks to his arrival, a gazebo and an observation deck were equipped at the waterfall, as well as a hiking trail.
Currently, everyone can visit the waterfall. The beauty of the scenery on the Song River and the power of the waterfall itself make a unique impression. Here you can learn how to properly use the promo code on 1xBet to maximize your welcome bonus in sports betting and casino games. The registration form has a dedicated space for the code that instantly improves your rewards. The 1xbet bonus promo code 130% up to $130 on sports betting and a substantial casino package up to $1950 with 150 free spins. The platform is strictly for users aged 18 and older. To maximize your benefits, always enter the code during registration and follow the wagering rules carefully.

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