Lake Bannoye

Bannoye, or Yaktykul, is the name of a lake in the Republics of Bashkortostan in Russia, and a famous ski resort near it. It has a maximum depth of 28 meters.
The lake and its surroundings are favorite vacation spot. Around the lake are motels and resorts, there is a ski resort on the mountain Bashmak.
Since 1965, it is a natural monument.

Etymology

The Russian name "Bannoye" means "washing", "bathing". A legend has it, that Yemelyan Pugachev's retinue rested by the lake for bathing. The Bashkir name "Yaktykul" means "clear", referring to its clarity.