The Don River Is Not Only A Natural, But Also A Cultural Heritage Of The Country. Stock Photography

The Don River is not only a natural, but also a cultural heritage of the country. The Don witnessed many historical events - from the battles on the Kulikovo field and the campaigns of Stepan Razin to the construction of the Volga-Don Canal and one of the largest artificial reservoirs in Russia - Tsimlyanskiy.Donskoy fish and crayfish are the pride of local residents and a welcome delicacy for many connoisseurs of varied Russian cuisine.The significance of the Don River as part of the cultural heritage of the Cossacks, whose traditions are still alive today, stands apart.