title: Lake Turgoyak
text: # Lake Turgoyak
  
  Turgoyak (Russian: Тургояк) is a lake in Chelyabinsk Oblast, near the city of Miass, Russia. It has a surface of 2638 hectares. The water of the lake has a great transparency (from 10-17.5 m). The quality of the water is comparable to that of Lake Baikal.
  
  A megalithic monument is found on an island in the lake (Vera island), as well as ruins of a monastery.
  
  The lake is a popular tourist destination with resorts and holiday camps.
  
  