Cold, rain, damp, slush, autumn depression - before it all starts, I suggest taking advantage of the wonderful weather and on the weekend not sitting at home or going shopping, but taking a walk somewhere a nice place. For example, in the Gafuriysky district of Bashkortostan. Recently Comrade vasylyk us about the village of Tash-Asta, although somewhat in passing. I visited there last week and can confirm that the place is fantastic in its beauty. In my subjective opinion, of course)

The village of Tash-Asta is located on the bank of Zilim directly under the Uklykaya rock, which makes the local landscape completely unusual. The river, as if with a giant knife, cut one of the forested hills, exposing the rock:

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There is definitely a place to walk to your heart's content:

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The main local man-made attraction is the unusually designed bridge over the Zilim:

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It is quite long and when you walk along it, it sways in a funny way:

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The opposite bank, to understand the scale:

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From the bridge itself there are also quite picturesque views of Zilim:

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In general, wherever you look, something picturesque will appear. It’s good to see the surrounding area, for example, from the hills near the nearby village of Imendyashevo. Highly recommend overall.

The shortest route (120 km), which Yandex lays from Ufa to Tash-Asta, lies through Karmaskaly, where you need to turn right towards Novotroitsk/Kullyarovo:

Having passed Kamyshlinka, you need to turn right, and after Aleksandrovka - left and drive further through Verkhniy Tyukun and Kurmantau in the direction of Burly. However, I didn’t like this route because it involves crossing the Belaya ford near Kurmantau. At least, I didn’t find any bridge on the map in this place, and without knowing the ford, it’s somehow illogical to venture into the water. If anyone has traveled this road, please tell us how the situation is there.

Therefore, it seemed to me a more reliable option to calmly drive along the Beloretsk highway to Arkhangelskoye, where I turn right:

Twenty kilometers longer, but a good, empty road, and the route itself is simpler - at the entrance to Zirikovo turn left, then in Karagay near the store - along the main road to the right. At the entrance to Imendyashevo you will see a rock on your left.

You can also go through Tolbazy / White Lake / Tabynskaya / Burly, but this is another twenty kilometers more, I don’t see much point.

The beauty of this place also lies in the fact that literally two steps away are the villages of Yurmash and Aktashevo, between which the same Zilim flows, and from the side of Aktashevo a rock hangs over the river like an amphitheater, which gave the name to one of the villages - Aktash. This is what it looks like from a distance of about three kilometers in a straight line:

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And here it is - from the left bank of the Zilim:

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This is the view just in the direction of Imendyashevo/Tash-Asta, although you can’t see them from here, of course:

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The water is clean, although the depth leaves much to be desired. I can’t tell you anything about fishing, because it’s absolutely not Copenhagen, but some men with fishing rods were walking nearby:

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Here is the entire rock - it fits into the frame only from afar:

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The distance from Tash-Asta to Aktash rock is only eleven kilometers:

You need to go in the opposite direction to Karagai and at the same fork near the store leave the main road for a secondary one. There are two secondary roads there; if you go straight, then along the field road you will get to Yurmash from the western side to Oktyabrskaya Street, and it is blocked by a log near house No. 1. Therefore, it is better to choose the one that takes two hours - you can use it to approach Yurmash from the south and turn right following the sign with the word “Zilim”. The road will lead to a large clearing directly opposite the cliff.

Apparently, during the season this place is very popular with vacationers, but a week ago there was only one car with visitors, and it soon left. The past tourist season was evidenced only by numerous traces of fires and some household garbage, which humanoids usually leave behind:

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But that's not all. You can cross to the opposite bank and climb onto the rock to see something like the following:

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Here you can see that there is no one in the clearing on the left bank:

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If you don’t want to look for a ford and climb a rock, you can drive there by car. True, for this you need to give a rather large hook. The nearest bridge over Zilim is in Yulukovo. You need to take the road back towards Arkhangelskoye and turn right, a little before reaching Zilim-Karanovo. Immediately after the bridge in Yulukovo, turn left-right-left-right-right and along the main street past the house with the inscription “USSR” onto the road to Kovardy. Again, before reaching it a little, turn right onto Aktashevo and then turn left into the fields. You can already find your way there, because there are many country roads, one of them will lead you to the top of the cliff:

About forty kilometers to cross the river, but it’s worth it, in my opinion.

In total, the round trip will be 350 kilometers, probably a net travel time of four hours or a little more. If you leave, say, Ufa at nine in the morning, then you can return by seven in the evening, leaving five or six hours for a walk. I recommend it to lovers of contemplative and meditative tourism.

P.S. On the way back, don’t forget to buy the freshest bread with a crispy crust and a box of gingerbreads with a taste like in childhood at the store opposite the Karmaskalinsky traffic police post. If you wish, see if there really is a dummy sitting in the traffic police car, as they say on the Internet.

P.P.S. In Staroshareevo there is a video camera in front of the bridge over Belaya, the speed limit is 60 km/h. Be careful on the roads, have a nice weekend.

The sun is the source of life on the planet. Its rays provide the necessary light and warmth. At the same time, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun is destructive to all living things. To find a compromise between useful and harmful properties Sun, meteorologists calculate the ultraviolet radiation index, which characterizes the degree of its danger.

What kind of UV radiation from the sun is there?

Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun has a wide range and is divided into three regions, two of which reach the Earth.

• UVA. Long-wave radiation range
  315–400 nm

  The rays pass almost freely through all atmospheric “barriers” and reach the Earth.

• UV-B. Medium wave range radiation
  280–315 nm

  The rays are 90% absorbed by the ozone layer, carbon dioxide and water vapor.

• UV-C. Shortwave range radiation
  100–280 nm

  The most dangerous area. They are completely absorbed by stratospheric ozone without reaching the Earth.

The more ozone, clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere, the less the harmful effects of the Sun. However, these life-saving factors have a high natural variability. The annual maximum of stratospheric ozone occurs in spring, and the minimum in autumn. Cloudiness is one of the most variable characteristics of weather. The carbon dioxide content also changes all the time.

At what UV index values ​​is there a danger?

The UV index provides an estimate of the amount of UV radiation from the Sun at the Earth's surface. UV index values ​​range from a safe 0 to an extreme 11+.

• 0–2 Low
• 3–5 Moderate
• 6–7 High
• 8–10 Very high
• 11+ Extreme

In mid-latitudes, the UV index approaches unsafe values ​​(6–7) only at the maximum height of the Sun above the horizon (occurs in late June - early July). At the equator, the UV index reaches 9...11+ points throughout the year.

What are the benefits of the sun?

In small doses, UV radiation from the Sun is simply necessary. The sun's rays synthesize melanin, serotonin, and vitamin D, which are necessary for our health, and prevent rickets.

Melanin creates a kind of protective barrier for skin cells from the harmful effects of the Sun. Because of it, our skin darkens and becomes more elastic.

The hormone of happiness serotonin affects our well-being: it improves mood and increases overall vitality.

Vitamin D strengthens the immune system, stabilizes blood pressure and performs anti-rickets functions.

Why is the sun dangerous?

When sunbathing, it is important to understand that the line between the beneficial and harmful Sun is very thin. Excessive tanning always borders on a burn. Ultraviolet radiation damages DNA in skin cells.

The body's defense system cannot cope with such aggressive influence. It lowers immunity, damages the retina, causes skin aging and can lead to cancer.

Ultraviolet light destroys the DNA chain

How the Sun affects people

Sensitivity to UV radiation depends on skin type. People of the European race are the most sensitive to the Sun - for them, protection is required already at index 3, and 6 is considered dangerous.

At the same time, for Indonesians and African Americans this threshold is 6 and 8, respectively.

Who is most influenced by the Sun?

People with fair hair
skin tone

People with many moles

Residents of mid-latitudes during a holiday in the south

Winter lovers
fishing

Skiers and climbers

People having family history skin cancer

In what weather is the sun more dangerous?

It is a common misconception that the sun is dangerous only in hot and clear weather. You can also get sunburned in cool, cloudy weather.

Cloudiness, no matter how dense it may be, does not reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation to zero. In mid-latitudes, cloudiness significantly reduces the risk of getting sunburned, which cannot be said about traditional places beach holiday. For example, in the tropics, if in sunny weather you can get sunburned in 30 minutes, then in cloudy weather - in a couple of hours.

How to protect yourself from the sun

To protect yourself from harmful rays, follow simple rules:

Spend less time in the sun during midday hours

Wear light-colored clothing, including wide-brimmed hats

Use protective creams

Wear sunglasses

Stay in the shade more on the beach

Which sunscreen to choose

Sunscreen varies in degree of sun protection and is labeled from 2 to 50+. The numbers indicate the proportion of solar radiation that overcomes the protection of the cream and reaches the skin.

For example, when applying a cream labeled 15, only 1/15 (or 7 %) of the ultraviolet rays will penetrate the protective film. In the case of cream 50, only 1/50, or 2 %, affects the skin.

Sunscreen creates a reflective layer on the body. However, it is important to understand that no cream can reflect 100% of ultraviolet radiation.

For everyday use, when the time spent under the Sun does not exceed half an hour, a cream with protection 15 is quite suitable. For tanning on the beach, it is better to take 30 or higher. However, for fair-skinned people it is recommended to use a cream labeled 50+.

How to Apply Sunscreen

The cream should be applied evenly to all exposed skin, including the face, ears and neck. If you plan to sunbathe for a long time, then the cream should be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and, additionally, before going to the beach.

Please check the cream instructions for the required volume for application.

How to Apply Sunscreen When Swimming

Sunscreen should be applied every time after swimming. Water washes away the protective film and, by reflecting the sun's rays, increases the dose of ultraviolet radiation received. Thus, when swimming, the risk of sunburn increases. However, due to the cooling effect, you may not feel the burn.

Excessive sweating and wiping with a towel are also reasons to re-protect the skin.

It should be remembered that on the beach, even under an umbrella, the shade does not provide complete protection. Sand, water and even grass reflect up to 20% of ultraviolet rays, increasing their impact on the skin.

How to protect your eyes

Sunlight reflected from water, snow or sand can cause painful burns to the retina. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses with a UV filter.

Danger for skiers and climbers

In the mountains, the atmospheric “filter” is thinner. For every 100 meters of height, the UV index increases by 5 %.

Snow reflects up to 85 % of ultraviolet rays. In addition, up to 80 % of the ultraviolet reflected by the snow cover is reflected again by clouds.

Thus, in the mountains the Sun is most dangerous. It is necessary to protect your face, lower chin and ears even in cloudy weather.

How to deal with sunburn if you get sunburned

Use a damp sponge to moisten the burn.

Apply anti-burn cream to the burned areas

If your temperature rises, consult your doctor; you may be advised to take an antipyretic

If the burn is severe (the skin swells and blisters greatly), seek medical attention

This summer is not happy with the weather, of course... It was warm all week, and the weekend brought cold weather and rain again. Therefore, in an attempt to grab at least a little summer warmth, we went for the first time on Friday evening, so that we could spend Saturday in nature and go home in the evening before the rains... And so we did...

When we arrived at the place (the Zilim River is a little further from the village of Tash-Asta, there are stones and several small fords along the road; by the way, people successfully overcome the first fords in Lada cars, so nature lovers should take note), the sun had almost set, so our dad rushed off in search of firewood, and we “rolled” the shore:

the place is crowded, as it turned out, we are already accustomed to the fact that there are few people where we relax :). The raftsmen stopped on the opposite bank and spent half the night singing out of tune the entire repertoire of DDT and bard songs :), but from the heart :).

Evening by the fire.

By the way, the sites here are “equipped”: some have knocked together tables and benches, the one we visited even had 2 painted wooden toilets :), and the rafters on the other bank had a gazebo built from logs with a canopy made of sticks and straw .

I’m putting Denisych to bed, elements of “home comfort” :).

At night the sky was starry, the photo itself didn’t turn out very well, but you won’t see so many stars in the city, unless in the nooks and crannies of the unlit Chernikovka :)).

Early morning. Arseny and I are sleeping. I couldn’t really fall asleep all night, I don’t know why, only in the morning I dozed off, and my husband went to film the dawn... But in fact, it turns out that the dawn is not visible because of the rocks :).

Coffee over the fire, “in bed” :))).

Skalnik at our camp site.

And then we decided to run and look at the Kinderlin Cave. We didn’t go into the cave itself, because it was cold, slippery, damp and dark, and we were without a guide, appropriate clothing, and even with Senka. But Arseny really liked the cave, especially shining his headlamp into it.

Once again I was glad that it was not in vain that I sewed the hem :). A super indispensable thing when you need to quickly insulate a child and sleep on a cool night, because Arseny doesn’t really sleep under the blanket, he unwraps himself.

And it rained all the way back, stopping only at the entrance to Ufa. And this is the sky that greeted us at home: