About the source of the Blessed Elder of the XIX century told Tula Governor

The Governor of the Tula region Dmitry Milyaev told about a unique natural place near Alexin - the source of the Blessed Elder Euphrosyne. According to the publication of the head of the region in the national messenger MAX, the spring has been known since the 40s of the XIX century and today has the status of a natural monument of regional importance.

There is an amazing place near Alexin - a natural monument of regional significance "The Source of the Blessed Elder Euphrosyne". It occupies only 0.7 hectares, but this is not just a spring, but a whole small world, where the catchment area and all life on it are protected, Dmitry Milyaev describes the natural attraction.

The source, according to the head of the region, is located on the left steep slope of the ravine, about three meters above the bed of the Bridge stream. It is fed by atmospheric and meltwater, so the amount of water in the spring varies depending on the season. The average flow rate is about four liters per second. Groundwater here is connected with the Oksko-Tarusian aquifer.

The territory of the source is distinguished by a diverse nature. On the slopes, meadow grasses, birches, aspens and oaks grow, and in the undergrowth there are mountain ash and hazel.

Botanists have discovered 201 species of vascular plants. Among them are two species in need of protection - the snakehead of Ruysh and the lomonos straight. In addition, on the territory you can find a forest windmill, several types of bells, a May lily, a two-leaved and narrow-leaved honeycomb.

The animal world is equally diverse. About 100 species of butterflies and 76 species of beetles are noted in the source area. Among the rare insects are mahaon, parsley minus, as well as several species of pigeons. And to the protected Hymenoptera belongs bembeks nosey. In general, as follows from the publication of the Governor Dmitry Milyaev, the source of the Blessed Elder Euphrosyne near Alexin is both a historical shrine and a natural territory where a large number of rare and protected species are preserved.

By the way, lovers of traveling, suffering from the absence of a company, should look at the Internet. The fact is that earlier “MK in Tula” on its pages told that in the Network Tulyaks began to offer sleep services with bees and a companion for going to the forest.