2025.08.08

Roach (Rutilus rutilus) is one of the most familiar fish to any angler, from novice to expert. It's unpretentious, ubiquitous, and always ready to fight for the bait. Catching a roach is like saying hello to the river: simple, yet always enjoyable. This fish is a classic of central Russia, and although you won't find it on the Putorana Plateau, it reigns supreme.

Bream (Abramis brama) is a fish familiar to anyone who's ever sat with a fishing rod on a riverbank. Unassuming in appearance, yet cunning and delicious, it has become a classic fishing favorite in Russia. Bream requires patience, but rewards with a thrilling bite and an excellent catch. I'll tell you where this fish lives, how and what to catch it with, and the best time to go.