Kryvoje 2 on Lake Krivoye

Kryvoje 2 is located on Lake Krivoye. The Lasitsa River flows through both the settlement and the lake. As geographical reference points, Voropayevo lies 10 kilometers east of Kryvoje 2, and Postavy lies 33 kilometers east. According to these distances, Voropayevo is the closer reference point.

Lake, Landscape and Fishing

Lake Krivoye lies in a hilly, mostly open landscape with shrubs and sparse woodland. Its high, sandy shores are also covered with sparse woodland in places; the southern area is marshy. The lake therefore has a range of landscape features: open surroundings, sandy shores and a marshy section in the south. Those interested in Kryvoje 2 will find a clear landscape focus in the lake and the Lasitsa River.

A legal notice dated April 28, 2016, lists certain forms of recreational fishing on Lake Krivoye as permitted: trolling from motorboats and spearfishing. As this information refers to the 2016 notice, check the current fishing regulations before your trip.

Location and History

Kryvoje 2 has been documented since 1873. This year provides a specific historical reference point for the settlement’s history, while the lake and river provide geographical context. Together, these details offer two different perspectives on the place: its location on Lake Krivoye and its recorded history.

Khutor Volk Estate

The Khutor Volk estate in Kryvoje 2 includes a traditional house, a Russian banya, a gazebo, a stone cellar and a forge. The forge offers visitors the chance to learn how to make horseshoes and nails. If you are considering the estate as accommodation, confirm current availability and which facilities are in use before booking. Also ask about the workshop’s conditions and availability before planning to take part.

Lake Soroki is less than one kilometer from the Khutor Volk estate. This distance refers to the estate; it is a separate point of reference from Kryvoje 2’s location on Lake Krivoye. This makes it possible to distinguish between the two lakes when finding your way, without treating them as the same place.

More destinations in the wider destination of Vitebsk Region

In the wider destination of Vitebsk Region, the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve offers a distinct focus on nature. It preserves natural complexes of the mixed-forest zone of Eastern Europe, as well as forest and wetland ecosystems. The reserve’s ecological forest trail passes through mixed forest, secondary birch forest, pine forest and raised bog. The reserve’s official website, accessed on September 8, 2026, lists daily opening hours for its Nature Museum: from 09:00 to 18:00 from May to September, and from 09:00 to 17:00 from October to April; hours may change. Check opening hours before your visit. The reserve also offers one- and two-hour horseback rides in the forest.

At Braslav Lakes National Park, the Mayak Hill observation point combines views of the landscape with a location between Lakes Snudy and Strusto. From there, views extend across the lakes, islands and shallows. The Mayak Hill ecological trail begins at the foot of the hill. For other activities, the national park lists excursions by sightseeing boat or motorboat, as well as cycling and SUP trips. The Slobodkovskaya Ozyovaya Ridge trail showcases rare glacial landforms and rare and protected plant species of Belarus; its themes also include an archaeological settlement dating from several historical periods.

The cultural attractions in Vitebsk Region also offer a variety of highlights. The National Polotsk Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve comprises eleven museums. The Polotsk Art Gallery presents the history of the city and Belarus through religious and secular works of art. The Museum of the Architectural History of St. Sophia Cathedral is located in the cathedral, an architectural monument dating from the mid-11th to the mid-18th century. St. Sophia Cathedral contains masonry fragments from the 11th century and frescoes from the late 11th century.

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