Kuyalnik Estuary is the unique body of water separated from the sea artificial interspersing 3 meters wide, with an area of 56 square kilometers and an average depth - only 2-3 meters. Due to the unique sulfide silt, Formed here Kuyalnik is famous as the oldest mud health resort in Ukraine.

Millions of people are grateful estuary for treatment of inflammatory processes, strengthening the immune system, restore the function of damaged organs and body systems. It has medicinal properties and Ropa estuary and mineral water "Kuyalnik" helps with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. But trouble came - firth was rapidly dry up ...

For the first time this problem has made ​​itself more in 1904-1905. Then the Odessa City Council and the Joint Stock Company "Kuyal'nitskogo-Khadzhibei salt fish" decided to allocate money to create a channel that would connect the estuary to the sea and, in fact, would save this natural gem. The second feeding saltwater estuary was carried out in 1924. During the war, the channel was filled. In 1964, there were attempts to update it, but the idea was never implemented. And here's the problem again. Because of the drought barbaric sand mining from its coast estuary shallows. The level of salinity of the water has deteriorated as a therapeutic pean. 
Near the estuary is a sanatorium Kuyalnik located in the city, 13 km from Odessa city center at the foot of Mount Zhevagovoy, which is already 181 years. This was the heyday here in the days of the Soviet Union - then drove here people from all countries. In the 80s on the banks of the estuary built three huge 16-storey building. In past years, this resort is considered the main health resort of Odessa. Heal mud drove here from all over the empire, first, and then of all the Soviet republics. It works now.
The dirt of the estuary on the medical properties recognized standards, contain a complex of biologically active substances, macro- and micronutrients may reduce inflammatory processes, stimulate protective and adaptive reaction, restore the function of damaged organs and body systems. Important brine of Kuyalnik estuary, containing in solution a lot of different mineral compounds. Mineral water Kuyalnik for internal use has been successfully used to treat patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
According to the locals, even in the 80s Kuyalnik was full of water, and get to the resort was very difficult. "There were a lot of people. If now Kuyalnik refilled, it would be the same. And so it just gradually dying, and with it the once great recreation" - says one of the locals Nicholay.
Classy old building collapses (we shall see from the roof), three Soviet skyscrapers, only one in fair condition.
Top offers gorgeous views of the estuary and the surrounding area. The old building of the sanatorium. Since it began the history of hospitals. Some areas are still used, but in general building partially destroyed.
At the estuary of people really little. Basically townspeople come by car, when have time. At the same sanatorium vouchers practically buy, despite fairly modest by today's standards the price.
But the townspeople go bought and to dial with healing mud and salt. Gladly recommend deepest places for swimming and warns of the danger. "We need to put on the oldest swimsuit - soluble in water immediately, and slippers necessarily - salt crystals are very sharp at the bottom. We travel with husband all summer here - treat the joints, so that we know all the secrets," - says pensioner Irina.
Drown in estuary impossible. Water pushes to the surface - it is several times saltier than the Dead Sea. Mud and brine also healthily. However, in Israel going all over the world, and here - only the old memory, those who have been here during the Soviet youth.

Photos from:
kozachenko's blog 
http://krabov.net/
dcfc-lad
ukrslovo.net
 

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