Kyiv Sahara (Kyiv Desert)

Kyiv Sahara is a small piece of desert within Kyiv. It is a kind of island between the two lakes Nebrezh and Tiahle, where there is almost no vegetation, but there are large sand dunes. In summer, there are many people relaxing here, since most come for swimming in the lakes and fishing.

Photo from the website tov—tob.livejournal.com

For contemporary people, this is an unusual place, but longtime residents of Kyiv still remember that the undeveloped outskirts of the left bank of Kyiv were sandy. The clean sand and varied relief of Kyiv Sahara have become a magnet for vacationers, bloggers and thrill-seekers who enjoy riding quad bikes or off-road vehicles.