Today, on the world map, you can find two geographic sites with the name "Tuzla". The first point is a cape called Tuzla. But the second location is the one that will be discussed in this article. The full name of the island is Kosa Tuzla. The word "scythe" is not accidentally present in the name, because even in the last century this island was really a scythe. An example of such an object today can be a spit called Chushka. It is she who adjoins to In 1972, the Tuzlinskaya Spit in the Kerch Strait became the landing site for the Cossacks of the Black Sea army, after which a rapid population growth began here, and several dozen farmsteads were formed in a short time.
History of the Tuzla Spit
As mentioned earlier, in 1972 the Cossacks of the Black Sea army arrived on the island. At the beginning of the 20th century, farms of the Cossacks were successfully located on these lands, who lived here with pleasure. In the early 30s, it was decided to dig a canal, which was necessary for the convenience of the passage of fishing vessels. But after just a month, a very strong storm occurred in these places, as a result of which the small channel turned into a fairly wide strait. Thanks to this, the Tuzla Spit has become an independent island. At the end of the 40s, the island's authorities decided to restore the structure of the former spit. Thus, a special structure was created, with the help of which it was supposed to restore land in a natural way. Special metal piles were delivered with a mesh stretched between them. This idea seemed very good, but, unfortunately, the structure did not justify itself and collapsed in the first winter. Thus, the island was named the Middle Spit. After its formation, the island became subordinate to the Temryuk region. Krasnodar Territory... But soon the disgruntled inhabitants of the island decided to write a paper on reassignment, and the island began to obey the Kerch City Council. Thus, he was supposed to become part of the Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
By coincidence, the island did not have time to re-subordinate, as the Great Patriotic War began, and naturally, there was no time for papers. And only 20 years later, the borders were fully restored. But it did not end there, the borders were revised in subsequent years.
The difficult fate of the Tuzla spit
In 2003, the authorities decide to make another attempt to restore the spit. This time, the approach was more solid. An entire dam was erected. The initiative for the construction came from the authorities of the Krasnodar Territory. Thus, between the two states, namely Ukraine and the Russian Federation, there was a conflict over the borders of the states. The bone of contention was the ownership of the island. After a meeting of the authorities of the countries, the construction of the dam was frozen.
In 2005, Ukrainian experts conducted research, during which it turned out that the waves are really destroying the island, and soon it may disappear. After these studies, it was decided to strengthen the perimeter of the island with special blocks that will protect it from the effects of waves.
In 2014, for some reason, all Crimean peninsula moved to Russian Federation, therefore, the problem of the Kerch Strait has ceased to be relevant for negotiations between the authorities of the two states. Today, bridges are being built between the spit and the island, which is necessary to preserve the beautiful nature reserve called the Tuzla spit. The bridge connecting the mainland of Russia with Crimea, according to preliminary estimates, will be completed by 2018.
Description of an amazing place called Taman
The Tuzla Spit is covered with stones and limestones, has a fairly fertile soil and is covered with grassy vegetation in places. The nature here has created an incredible miracle for itself. The unhewn edges of the dam turned into a smooth and wonderful One and the Tuzla Spit is famous for it. Rest in these places will not leave anyone indifferent. The coast is covered with sand from the sea side, it is very comfortable to rest here. Also on the side of the bay there are small islands where you can also relax in peace, the atmosphere here is wonderful. Limestone stones are immersed in the water, which are brown and yellow, thanks to sea water they have acquired more shades of green and blue. In the sun, these stones play very beautifully with their color palette.
There is a strait between the spit and the island. Its course is so fast that the islets, which are located at the end, change their shape or location during the season. Such a natural phenomenon very interesting and exciting.
On the seashore, you can always find a souvenir for yourself, the thing is that shells of bizarre shapes and sizes are often washed ashore. It is difficult to find two similar ones, therefore vacationers very often take such gifts of nature home. In particular, these shells delight children. For rest with babies ideal place is Taman. The Tuzla Spit, in particular its banks, is strewn with useful minerals, so swimming in these places is very useful.
Rest on the Tuzla Spit
Despite the fact that the island can be considered artificial, it has long been a part of nature. Its soil is gradually covered with green grass, and every year it becomes more and more. The rough edges of the dam have long been transformed into a picturesque coastline and have become a wonderful place for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Small islands on the side of the bay have become a kind of safe haven for wild birds. The stones immersed in the water play with a variety of colors in the sun. Many vacationers take photographs here. This miracle of nature has even become unremarkable. business card terrain. In addition to stones and the sea, this area is rich in other wonderful sights.
The best landscapes for beautiful photos
If vacationers are looking for a good view for photos, then this option is perfect. The fast current has created the bizarre shapes of the rocks, and the landscape plays in a completely different way at sunset, so the pictures are especially good. The Tuzla Spit boasts excellent landscapes and an incredible atmosphere.
How to get there
Getting to this area is not difficult, but you still have to overcome a certain path. It is best to ask the locals for directions, people here are good-natured and can even show off. But before you go, you need to clarify the route with the help of maps. The best way to go is by car. If all these conditions are met, the rest will turn out to be simply wonderful.
Tuzla spit, visible to the naked eye from the Kerch coast
Kerch Strait - connects the Azov and Black Sea... Despite the relatively small size of the strait, two streamers are freely located in it.
Scythe Chushka separates Black Sea from Azov. Formed from shell rock and applied sand. Here, on the spit, the incredible is possible - swim in two seas... It is not advised only to swim on the outskirts of the spit. Strong currents create whirlpools that are difficult even for experienced swimmers to handle. The name of the spit came about under not very good circumstances. Previously, dolphins were often thrown onto the shores of the spit and the locals called them pigs. This became official name islet. They are going to build in this place in the near future.
Island... This simple word has so many different meanings. The island is both a recreation center in Vologda, and the name of the film, and the second name of the spit. The second spit - Tuzla became well-known after a high-profile conflict between two states - Russia and Ukraine. Once Tuzla was not a separate island, but was a continuation of the Taman Peninsula. It became oblique in 1925 after a severe storm that washed away part of the peninsula. Until now, storms bring a lot of damage to Tuzla. More than half of the island goes under the water, and the island itself is gradually eroded, over the past 5 years, about a kilometer of the territory has disappeared.
Kosa Tuzla is very interesting and unusual place in the Krasnodar Territory. If you plan to come to rest on the Taman Peninsula, be sure to go to the Tuzla Spit - after all, here you can see two seas at once - the Azov and the Black! And not only to see, but to swim in two seas! Isn't it amazing?
History of the Tuzla Spit
The Tuzla Spit used to be an island. To be precise, about 100 years ago it was oblique, about 11 kilometers long. But local fishermen in 1925 dug a small canal at its base in order to shorten their journey. Once after a storm, a small passage turned into a wide strait, and the spit became Tuzla Island.
The island existed until 2003. In 2003, the Tuzla spit was restored. Its length is now about 4 kilometers, and its width is gradually increasing, due to the sand and shells deposited by the sea. Now this place has become a visiting card of the Taman Peninsula.
Rest on the Tuzla Spit
Today, the waters of the Black Sea and the Taman Bay have created sandy deposits almost along the entire length of the spit, and beaches at the edge of the spit, which have begun to attract not only fishermen, but also vacationers.
Be careful! The current at the very end of the spit is very strong, so you shouldn't risk yourself and swim in dangerous waters. Closer to the base of the spit, you can also find a place for swimming and sunbathing, there are no such strong currents anymore, and even if the water on one side of the spit is agitated , on the other side she will be calm.
The beach now has changing rooms, a toilet, a lifeguard tower, buoys in the sea. By the way, dolphins can often be seen near the Tuzla Spit.
How to get to the Tuzla spit
First you need to get to the village of Taman. Then cross Taman and after a few kilometers, turn right at the Y-shaped fork, there should be a sign to the spit.
Interesting place on Taman Peninsula.
The spit at Cape Tuzla, which once adjoined the Taman Peninsula, turned into an island in 1925, when the Kuban Cossacks, for the convenience of fishing, so as not to bend around the multi-kilometer spit, decided to dig a channel in it for the passage of boats. According to the creators of the channel, it should not have caused damage to nature, but already in the same year, during a strong storm, a "washout" was formed on the spit, which only increased over the years. Over time, the tip of the spit became an island separate from the mainland - Tuzla.Only in 2003 was the spit restored by the Russian side.
1. Entry to the Tuzla Spit. 
2. The road leading to the spit. 
3. Cape Tuzla and a lighthouse. 
4. Cargo ships in the roadstead at the entrance to the Kerch Strait. 
5. Ships of a fishing artel near the Tuzla Spit. 
6. Ukrainian coast and water area of the Kerch Strait. Sea of Azov. 
7. Animals ... 
8. Fresh lake at the base of the braid. 
9. The road on the spit: on the right - the Azov Sea, on the left - the Black Sea, straight ahead - the Kerch Strait and Ukraine. 
10. Beaches on the shores of the spit. Only here you can swim in two seas at once, just by crossing the road. 
11. There are also many "hunters" for the Azov bull. 
About Kuban earlier.
The Tuzla Spit (Tuzla Spit) is a spit in the Kerch Strait on the Taman Peninsula, near the village of Taman. There are many interesting geographical objects near the spit. There are place names such as Tuzla island, Tuzla lake, Tuzla cape.
The Tuzla Spit was formed as a result of the unification of small islands and shoals, under the constant influence of the ebb and flow of the Black and Azov Seas. Due to this, there was a gradual deposition of sand and its accumulation on a long section of the formed spit. As a result economic activity The island Tuzla was formed, which was part of the spit back in the 20s of the last century. The island was part of Ukraine until 2014. In 2003, during border conflict between the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Republic, the spit was strengthened and lengthened. It was planned to restore the eroded area between the skeleton and the spit. But as a result of the conflict, actions for further construction and strengthening of the banks ended. Its length is about 4 km.
The Tuzla Spit is a unique place, on the one hand, washed by the Black Sea and on the other by the waters of the Taman Bay belonging to Sea of Azov, from it you can also see the Tuzla island and Cape Tuzla itself, the Kerch Strait, the Crimean peninsula, the Taman Upland, anchorage of large-tonnage sea vessels, a panorama of the Chushka spit and the port of Kavkaz opens. This is a place for active fishing and recreation. In summer, there was a camping site and a beach on the spit. I advise you to take warm clothes with you, as the place is open and the wind can be very, very cold.
V this moment construction work is underway on the spit. A bridge is already being erected between the spit and the Tuzla island. Soon, very soon, the main bridge will be built.
