Kryvoje 2 is located on Lake Krivoye, 33 kilometres east of Postawy and 10 kilometres east of Woropajewo. Its location combines a specific regional setting with a distinctive lakeside landscape.
Lake, Shore and the Lasitsa
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 landscape therefore shifts between sandy shore and wetland around the same lake. The Lasitsa flows through both Kryvoje 2 and Lake Krivoye, making the river as much a part of the local natural setting as the shoreline areas.
A legal notice dated 28 April 2016 lists certain permitted forms of recreational fishing on Lake Krivoye, including trolling from motorboats and spearfishing. Check the fishing regulations in force before your trip.
Local History and Stays
Kryvoje 2 has been documented since 1873. Khutor Volk Estate in Kryvoje 2 includes a traditional house, a Russian banya, a gazebo, a stone cellar and a forge. If you are considering an overnight stay there, check current availability in advance and confirm which amenities are included in the specific offer; accommodation details may change.
The estate also has a blacksmith's workshop where visitors can learn to make horseshoes and nails. You should confirm in advance whether this activity will be available during your visit and under what conditions. Lake Soroki is less than one kilometre from Khutor Volk Estate. This distance refers to the estate and identifies another named lake in this context, in addition to Lake Krivoye.
Other Nature and Culture Topics in Vitebsk Region
The wider Vitebsk Region also offers distinct nature and culture experiences. In Braslav Lakes National Park, the Mayak Hill lookout lies between Lakes Snudy and Strusto. From there, you can see stretches of lake, islands and shallows. In the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, an ecological forest trail leads through mixed forest, secondary birch forest, pine forest and raised bog. One- and two-hour horseback rides through the forest are also offered there.
The history of Polotsk offers a different perspective: the National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve comprises eleven museums. Saint Sophia Cathedral, which houses the Museum of the History of its Architecture, is an architectural monument dating from the mid-11th to the mid-18th century. Fragments of 11th-century masonry and late-11th-century frescoes can be seen in the cathedral. Thus, alongside its landscapes, Vitebsk Region also offers archaeological, architectural and urban-history interests.
Discover more destinations: Lisna, Vitebsk, Drykollie, SharkaĹshchyna, NoĹka, Zastadollie, Polazk, DubroĹna.
For the regional travel overview: Vitebsk Region.
