Bannoye (Russian: Банное), or Yaktykul[1] (Bashkir: Яҡтыкүл, Yaqtıkül), is the name of a lake in the Republics of Bashkortostan in Russia, and a famous ski resort near it. It has a maximum depth of 28 meters.[2]

The lake and its surroundings are favorite vacation spot. Around the lake are motels and resorts, there is a ski resort on the mountain Bashmak.

Since 1965, it is a natural monument.

Bannoye Lake in 2009

Etymology

The Russian name "Bannoye" means "washing", "bathing". A legend has it, that Yemelyan Pugachev's retinue rested by the lake for bathing. The Bashkir name "Yaktykul" means "clear", referring to its clarity.[2]

References

  1. ^ Энциклопедия Башкирии. Яктыкуль
  2. ^ a b Озеро Яктыкуль (Банное). Russian Geographical Society

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