(a) Sun rise in steppe. (b) Demolished weir in the levee of water detention pond designed for snow retention and harvest. (c) Sheep breeding. (d) Local farmer dealing with sheep breeding. (e) Virgin steppe. (f) Study site territory oat Romashki village. (g) Artificial water reservoir used as water place for cattle. (h) Abandoned land at ruined irrigation system. (i) Practically empty artificial surface water detention pool. (j) Cows on natural pasture. (k) (o) Artificial ground water reservoir. (l) Empty irrigation channel. (m) Geese at side of road. (n) Administration heads of Romashki village during study site assessment.