10 most famous nature reserves in Russia

Russia is known in the world due to its vast territories. There are many beautiful places on them, striking with their natural grandeur, who saw them, it seems that a human foot has never set foot there.

The state is trying to protect such corners of Russia, assigning them the status of reserves (that is, areas of land or water space, within which nature is completely ceased to be used for economic or industrial purposes and is taken under protection).

Each of them is amazing in their own way. In our article you can read about the most famous reserves in Russia.

10 Altai Reserve, Republic of Altai

Date of formation: 16 April 1932 of the year.

Area: 8 812,38 km².

The idea to create a reserve arose in 1929.

The territories are practically impassable, there are only paths that were laid by foresters and employees. You can get to this place only with the permission of the administration when issuing a pass.

For your information: The reserve is one of the largest in the Russian Federation, its area is 9,4 percent of the entire territory of the Altai Republic.

The climate here is continental, mountainous. Flora is represented by more than 1500 plant species. Also here you can see at least 50 species of animals belonging to rare or endangered species.

9. Khakass Nature Reserve, Khakassia

Date of formation: 4 September 1999 year.

Area: 2 675,65 km².

Consists of several sections:

• Bele lakes;
• Podzaplotnyh will be;
• Lake Itkul;
• Hall-Bogaz;
• Zaimki Lykovs;
• Lakes of the Shira;
• Kamyzyak steppe

and some others.

At least 50 species of mammals live here. There are also about several species of amphibians, about 10 species of fish.

More than 290 bird species can be found. Some of their representatives are on the verge of extinction.

8. Obsunur basin, Tyva

Date of formation: 24th of January 1993

Area: 9 251,36 km².

The climate is continental. The coldest month is January and the warmest month is July. In 1997, the reserve was given the status of a biosphere reserve.

The location of the reserve is such that its terrain includes:

• Alpine tundra;
• treeless steppes;
• Taigu;
• Forest steppes;
• Alpine meadows;
• sand dunes;
• Glaciers.

About 350 species of birds and more than 80 species of representatives of the animal world live on its territories.

The Ubsunur basin, due to the small population of neighboring territories and the absence of industrial facilities on them, is a unique natural laboratory.

Also in this place are numerous cultural heritage sites, such as archaeological sites, some of which are older than the pyramids discovered in Egypt.

7. Tunguska Nature Reserve, Krasnoyarsk Territory

Date of formation: October 9 1995 year.

Area: 2 965,62 km².

The climate is continental. The average annual temperature on its territory adheres to the mark of 6 degrees with a “-” sign. In winter, the temperature can reach -55-58 degrees.

Interesting fact: In 1908, a meteorite fell in this place, as a result of which 2000 square meters were burned. m. of the taiga, within a hundred years the forest managed to recover.

Marshy land occupies about 15-20 percent of the area of ​​the reserve, forest about 70 percent. More than 140 species of birds and 15 species of fish live here.

Among the representatives of the animal world can be found:

• moose;
• squirrel
• bear;
• wolverine;
• fox

and many other mammals.

6. Taimyr Nature Reserve, Krasnoyarsk Territory

Date of formation: 23 February 1979 year.

Area: 17 km².

The weather here is cold, snow and frost can be observed even on summer days. The flora is represented by 430 plant species, more than 220 moss species and 250 lichen species.

Natural areas have the appearance of a tundra. In summer, they are soft and bright, and in winter they are harsh, arctic. The fauna is represented by more than 20 species of mammals; a large number of wild reindeer live here.

In addition, at least 100 species of birds and more than 15 species of fish are found in this area.

Interesting fact: In the 70s. of the last century, an experiment was set up in the reserve to resettle a musk ox on its lands. Currently, about 8 individuals of this animal live here.

5. Putoransky Reserve, Krasnoyarsk Territory

Date of formation: December 15 1988 year.

Area: 18 km².

Numerous rivers flow in these territories, forming slopes and rapids, here they form quite large waterfalls. The largest of them has a height of 108 meters. In winter, almost all water bodies freeze here.

The fauna is represented by more than 30 species of mammals, among which it is worth noting the wolf, bighorn sheep, ermine, wolverine, elk, brown bear, sable.

Also on the lands of the reserve there are more than 180 species of birds, at least 35 species of fish. Many representatives of the animal and plant world are very rare and do not live in other protected areas of the country.

4. Caucasian Reserve, Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, Krasnodar Territory

Date of formation: May 12 1924 year.

Area: 2 800 km².

At least 80 species of mammals are found here. You can see 15 species of reptiles, more than 20 species of birds, 100 species of molluscs, about 9 species of amphibians.

More than 240 species of birds and approximately 10000 species of insects also live on these lands. The number of animals belonging to the group of invertebrates is not exactly clear.

The flora is represented by more than 3000 species, and about 700 species of mushrooms grow on these lands.

3. Barguzinsky Nature Reserve, Buryatia

Date of formation: 11th of January 1917

Area: 3 km².

Interesting fact: The Barguzinsky reserve is the only one that was created on the territory of the country in pre-revolutionary times.

Here you can find:

• protein;
• foxes;
• sable;
• roe deer;
• wolves;
• wolverines;
• reindeer

and some other animals.

Representatives of the flora are more than 8000 varieties of plants. Also, more than 150 species of mushrooms, 140 species of mosses and a huge number of lichen species grow here.

2. Baikal Reserve, Buryatia

Date of formation: 26 September 1969 year.

Area: 1 km².

Ideas about creating the famous reserve began to arise as early as 1958. On its lands is the Museum of Nature, founded in 1971. Tourists can get acquainted with its exhibits. Also in the reserve there is a popular ethno-town where excursions are held.

Flora is represented by more than 1000 plant species, forests occupy about 70 percent of the territory.

Also, about 40-50 species of mammals live in this place. At least 6 species of fish, more than 250 species of birds and 12 fish have been found.

1. Wrangel Island, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

Date of formation: March 23 1976 year.

Area: 22 km².

It is the northernmost protected area in the Far East, located on two islands. The climate here is arctic.

About 150 rivers and streams flow on the territory of these vast protected lands, there are about 900 lakes. At least 400 species of plants grow in this area. The island is home to over 160 bird species.

The world of mammals is represented by lemmings, arctic foxes, ermines, wolverines, wolves and polar bears.