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The Kandalaksha Nature Reserve
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| The Kandalaksha Nature Reserve is one of the oldest in Russia. It is located in two regions at once - the Murmansk region and Karelia. It includes more than 550 islands and the sea area.
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| --11-12-2020-- |
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Nature Wonders of the Murmansk Region
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| The Murmansk region is unusual in many ways. Despite the fact that it occupies one peninsula, the variety of landscapes in its various parts is stunning. The Arctic is one of the most wonderful regions of our country, and its nature is unique.
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| --07-12-2020-- |
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Valdai National Park
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| The landscapes of the Valdai National Park are quite varied - hills and boulders alternate with flooded meadows, lakes, birch groves and pine forests. To make it easier for nature lovers to navigate among the local beauties, the park's staff have developed tourist routes of various lengths - eco-trails, as well as walking, car and bus excursions.
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| --26-11-2020-- |
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Lake Valdai
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| Lake Valdai has the status of a natural monument. Sandy beaches, picturesque coastlines covered with forests, a variety of vegetation, the opportunity to relax on the coast in a tent, fishing, picking berries and mushrooms - all this awaits tourists here.
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| --26-11-2020-- |
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Lake Uzhin
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| Lake Uzhin (Uzhinskoe) is located in the north-east of the Valdai region and is part of the territory of the Valdai National Park. There are many coves and bays, which make the coast a place for a secluded holiday.
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| --25-11-2020-- |
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One Day in Valdai. Routes
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| The tourist route around the city of Valdai is not long - it is really possible to pass it in 1.5-2 hours. The route starts at the Trinity Cathedral and continues along Narodnaya Street.
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| --25-11-2020-- |
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Rai-Iz Massif: Tourist Routes
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| Rai-Iz (Raiiz) is a mountain range, where the southern part of the Polar Urals begins. Most of the massif is located on the territory of the Polyarno-Uralsky Natural Park.
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| --24-11-2020-- |
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The Lapland State Natural Biosphere Reserve: Father Frost and Northern Lights
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| The Lapland State Natural Biosphere Reserve is located on the shores of Lake Imandra, in the areas of the Monchetundra and Chunatundra mountain ranges. The buffer zone of the reserve is open for visiting. Since the terrain is very rugged, the journey will not be easy.
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| --24-11-2020-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Nalychevo Natural Park
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| Nalychevo as a natural park in Kamchatka was established in 1995 on an area of about 287,000 hectares. It is located in the valley of the Nalychevo River and has many springs with mineral water of low and high temperatures, known for its healing power.
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| --28-02-2020-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Oka Biosphere Reserve in the Ryazan Region
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| The protected area includes 2 nurseries. The visiting card of the Oka Reserve in Ryazan is purebred Caucasian-Bialowieza bison. Animals were brought to the Oka Reserve in 1959.
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| --27-02-2020-- |
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Russian National Parks: Meschyora
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| The Meshchyora National Park was created in 1992 in the Vladimir region to preserve the nature of the Meshchyorsky lowland. The beautiful pristine nature of the national park is combined with excellent conditions for tourist recreation.
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| --16-07-2019-- |
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Russian National Parks: Ukok Plateau
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| The Ukok Natural Park is located in the south-east of Kosh-Agach district in the Altai Republic. It became a specially protected natural area in 2005. The natural park preserves a unique variety of rare plant and animal species, as well as valuable architectural monuments.
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| --12-07-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Vishersky Reserve
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| The guests of the Vishersky reserve are offered interesting ecological tours, for example, a combined water-hiking trip with visits to four Ural ranges.
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| --14-06-2019-- |
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Russian Nature Reserves: “Kedrovaya Pad”
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| The reserve is located in Khasansky district of Primorsky Territory, near the western coast of the Amursky Bay. In clear weather its highest peaks - Mount Chalban, Podkrestovaya and Uglovaya – can be seen from Vladivostok.
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| --14-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Bolshekhehtsirsky Reserve
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| The Bolshekhtshirsky Reserve was founded in 1963 in order to preserve the surrounding natural resources and diverse wildlife.
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| --13-06-2019-- |
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Russian National Parks: "Bashkiria"
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| National Park "Bashkiria" is the perfect place for nature lovers. Tourists are attracted by picturesque forests, fast rivers and many mysterious caves.
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| --13-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Agrakhansky Reserve
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| The Terek River, going down from the northern slopes of the Caucasus for more than 600 km, flows into the Agrakhan Bay, forming a wide, muddy delta. This place is a kind of oasis among the dry Dagestan plains. It is here, in the southern part of the Agrakhan Bay of the Caspian Sea, where the reserve is located.
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| --12-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Darwin Reserve
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| Darwin Reserve (Vologda region, Russia) is quite small but surprisingly rich in flora and fauna. It is located on the territory of two regions at once - the Vologda and the Yaroslavl.
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| --11-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: “Talovskiye Chashi” (“Talovskiye Bowls”)
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| Some archaeologists and historians claim that namely “Talovskiye Chashi” (“Talovskiye Bowls”) became the prototype for the appearance of legends about the Holy Grail. Allegedly, ancient Visigoths preserved the memory of an ancient miracle of nature during their migration from east to west, and later this memory was reflected in the legends of King Arthur.
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| --07-06-2019-- |
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The Land of the Leopard National Park
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| The Land of the Leopard is a national park located in the Primorsky Krai of Russia. Its main purpose is to protect the population of the Far Eastern leopard.
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| --05-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: The Ussuriysk State Nature Reserve
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| The Ussuriysk State Nature Reserve is located in the Shkotovsky and Ussuriysk districts of the Primorsky Territory, and covers an area of over 40 thousand hectares. It has ecological routes and recreation centers for tourists.
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| --04-06-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: National Park "Vodlozersky"
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| As many as 51.2 thousand hectares of the park were allocated for tourists - this is a recreational zone set aside specifically for the organization of ecological tours.
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| --27-05-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Paanajärvi National Park (Republic of Karelia)
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| The Republic of Karelia is a famous land of wild forests, countless lakes and rivers, a favorite place for fishing and ecotourism. Paanajärvi National Park is located in the very north of Karelia, near the border with Finland, and despite the harsh climate, is accessible to visitors all year round.
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| --19-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: Basegi Reserve (Permsky Krai)
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| The State Nature Reserve Basegi, opened in 1982, stretches along the slopes of the eponymous mountain range of the Perm Territory on an area of 37,957 hectares.
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| --18-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Altai: Sailyugemsky National Park
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| Sailyugemsky National Park is located in the Kosh-Agach District of the Altai Republic. It was established in 2010 with the participation of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
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| --17-04-2019-- |
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Active Holidays in Russia
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| The number of those who want to change the usual beach and sightseeing holidays to something more extreme is steadily growing, as this is a great way to believe in your abilities and gain invaluable experience. Active tours are always an exciting journey that will be remembered for a lifetime.
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| --17-04-2019-- |
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State Natural Reserves of Primorsky Krai: "Khankaysky"
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| The Khankaysky Nature Reserve is located in the south-western part of Primorsky Krai, on the coast and in the waters of Lake Khanka near the Russian-Chinese border. The Khankaysky reserve was created primarily to protect places of mass nesting and wintering of birds. T
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| --16-04-2019-- |
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State Natural Reserves of Primorsky Krai: "Khankaysky"
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| The Khankaysky Nature Reserve is located in the south-western part of Primorsky Krai, on the coast and in the waters of Lake Khanka near the Russian-Chinese border. The Khankaysky reserve was created primarily to protect places of mass nesting and wintering of birds.
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| --16-04-2019-- |
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Ecotourism in Russia: State Nature Reserve "Utrish" (Krasnodar Region)
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| The State Nature Reserve Utrish is located in the northwestern part of the Black Sea coast, in the Western Caucasus, an area dominated by foothill and lowland landscapes. This natural location has a large number of forests.
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| --15-04-2019-- |
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Travel to Tyva: “Ubsunorskaya Kotlovina” Nature Reserve
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| “Ubsunorskaya Kotlovina” Nature Reserve (Republic of Tyva, Russia): find about exact location, interesting places, inhabitants, and routes.
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| --29-03-2019-- |
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Travel to Tyva: National Parks
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| The Republic of Tyva is romanticly called the heart of Asia - it really stretches in the very center of this part of the world, incorporating the indescribable charm of Asian culture, its unique rhythm, sounds, smells and sensations. The land covers almost all the diversity of the world's natural zones.
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| --24-03-2019-- |
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Krasnoyarsk Territory: Active and Cultural Holidays
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| There are 7 reserves in the region, where it is possible to raft along rough rivers, walk or try horse trekking in the mountains, watch birds, arrange photo safaris and just enjoy wonderful views.
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| --12-03-2019-- |
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What to Do in the Krasnoyarsk Territory: Entertainment and Attractions
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| The Krasnoyarsk Territory occupies 14 percent of Russia. In the north, the land is washed by two seas of the Arctic Ocean - the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea. Tourists come here to admire its nature - the real beauty of the region will be discovered by fans of active leisure, but one vacation will never be enough.
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| --10-03-2019-- |
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“Losiny Ostrov” (“Elk Island”) National Park
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| “Losiny Ostrov” (“Elk Island”) Park has been famous for a long time, by the way, it is the only national park located within the boundaries of Moscow.
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| --24-10-2018-- |
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A Trip to the Great Arctic Nature Reserve
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| A trip to the Great Arctic Nature Reserve can interest only a sophisticated tourist, a kind gourmet, or a fan of eco-holidays who got tired of sunny beaches. The Reserve is located beyond the Arctic Circle - on the Taimyr Peninsula and small islands with permafrost which can only be reached by air. However, the impressions acquired even during one trip will definitely be enough for a lifetime.
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| --22-10-2018-- |
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“Russky Sever” (“Russian North”) National Park
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| A distinctive feature of this protected area is that it was possible to gather the most complete collection of plants and trees on a relatively small area in this region of the Russian Plain, accommodate a huge number of mammals, fish and birds, many of which have long been listed as endangered species not only in the Russian Federation, but also around the world.
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| --20-10-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Natural Parks: South Kamchatsky
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| The park is a beautiful corner of Kamchatka with a developed natural ecosystem practically unaffected by human activities. The recognized pearls of the park are the crater of the Mutnovsky volcano, the Khodutkin springs and the caldera of the Ksudach volcano.
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| --30-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Natural Parks: Klyuchevsky
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| Klyuchevsky Natural Park is the youngest park and one of the most beautiful natural parks in Kamchatka. Its territory is called the land of Fire and Ice.
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| --30-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Natural Parks: Nalychevo
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| Nalychevo is a very popular tourist area, because of its close location to Elizovo and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The surrounding places have lots of cold and thermal springs.
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| --30-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Natural Parks: Bystrinsky
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| The Bystrinsky Natural Park is included in the Kamchatka Volcanoes World Heritage site. It is located in the center of the Kamchatka peninsula.
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| --29-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Wildlife Reserves
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| Kamchatka has two wildlife reserves: Oleniy Dol and South Kamchatsky.
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| --29-09-2018-- |
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The “Zauralysky Forest” Eco-Trail
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| The solemn opening of the “Zauralysky Forest” eco-trail was held at the eponymous specially protected natural complex of local significance. The “Zauralysky Forest” protected natural complex was established in 2017.
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| --27-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Natural Parks: Blue Lakes
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| The blue lakes of Kamchatka is a natural park, which is very popular among tourists during all seasons. However, the most unforgettable view opens here when ice-flows begin to melt.
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| --27-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Souvenirs – What to Bring from Kamchatka
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| Kamchatka is full of exotics. Those who have visited this amazing place, fall in love with it at first sight. We will tell you what kind of souvenirs to bring from the peninsula of volcanoes, which will remind of your best impressions and experiences there.
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| --04-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Reserves: Kronotsky Reserve
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| There are several protected areas in Kamchatka: three reserves, five natural parks and two wildlife reserves. Kronotsky Reserve is one of the largest and most famous Kamchatka Reserves.
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| --03-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Reserves: Koryak Reserve
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| Koryak Reserve is not engaged in special tourist activities. But, nevertheless, it has several not very long routes.
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| --02-09-2018-- |
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Kamchatka Reserves: Commander Reserve
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| In addition to world-known historical sites on the territory of the archipelago, there are many natural objects of interest.
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| --01-09-2018-- |
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Sochi National Park
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| Sochi National Park is the second oldest park in the Russian Federation. It is located near the resort city of Sochi. Its area amounts to almost 200 thousand hectares.
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| --01-09-2018-- |
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Baikal National Parks
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| Lake Baikal has two national parks: Baikal National Park and Transbaikal National Park.
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| --30-08-2018-- |
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Hiking Trails and Sightseeing Routes of the Shushensky Bor National Park
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| A distinctive feature of the park is not only the beauty of its landscapes, but also the richness of archaeological and historical monuments.
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| --29-08-2018-- |
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Russian National Parks: Shushensky Bor
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| The Shushensky Bor National Park is located on the territory of the Shushensky Region of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, at the junction of two natural and climatic zones - the forest-steppe and taiga, including the natural-territorial complexes of the Western Sayan and the Minusinsk Basin.
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| --28-08-2018-- |
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“Land of the Leopard” National Park Opens its Longest Tourist Route
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| A tourist route with a length of about 10 km is open to visitors in the central part of the “Land of the Leopard” National Park in the south-west of Primorsky Krai. The way passes along the slopes of high hills and opens panoramic views of the hills, the Amur Bay and even the famous bridges of Vladivostok.
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| --10-08-2018-- |
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Primorye: “Zov Tigra” (“Call of the Tiger”) National Park
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| “Zov Tigra” (“Call of the Tiger”) National Park started to work in 2008. However, even 20 years before that, Far Eastern scientists had stressed the need for creation of a protected area there.
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| --17-11-2017-- |
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Altai Republic:“Saylyugemsky” National Park
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| “Saylyugemsky” National Park has been organized in the Kosh-Agachsky District of the Altai Republic, in the centre of the Altai-Sayan mountainous country, only recently. This is a unique natural region of Russia at the border with Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan.
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| --30-09-2015-- |
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Altai: Argut Cluster
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| The Saylyugemsky park is adjoined by the cluster of the Silkhemin Nuur National Park from Mongolia; this National Park also protects the places where argali live. The parks have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of cross-border group of argali.
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| --23-09-2015-- |
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Samarskaya Luka National Park
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| The borders of the majority of Russian national parks are marked with inconspicuous signs and pass through non-obvious lines, ravines and rivers. The border of the “Samarskaya Luka” National Park is a heavy line drawn by nature itself, it is visible even from the space.
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| --15-08-2015-- |
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The Urals: Taganay and Zyuratkul National Parks
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| The ridges are veiled with blue haze, stone rivers – kurums - stream down the slopes, cold rapid rivers flow into the valley. The nature is wild here. Flora and fauna are included into the Red Book. Discover national parks of the Urals.
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| --30-07-2015-- |
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National Park of Smolensk
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| The National Park “Smolenskoe Poozerye” is located in the North-west of Smolensk Oblast, in Demidovsky and Dukhovschinsky districts, on the territory of more than 146 hectares. The most part of the territory is covered by forests, both spruce and broadleaved.
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| --26-07-2015-- |
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Pskov Oblast: Sebezhsky National Park
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| Sebezhsky National Park occupies one third of Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Oblast: total 50 hectares. This is a unique natural oasis where one can find 650 rare species of plants and more than 200 species of birds. However, Sebezhsky National Park is famous not only for its nature. There can be found Stone Age settlements and fantastic medieval buildings.
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| --04-07-2015-- |
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Kabardino-Balkaria: The National Park “Prielbrusye”
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| The National Park “Prielbrusye” (“The Elbrus Region”) is located deep in the Baksanskaya Valley, at the foot of the highest peak of Europe - the two-headed Elbrus.
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| --09-06-2015-- |
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National Park of Khvalynsk and its Natural Trails
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| The “Khvalynsky” National Park has existed since 1994, when the total protected area of 25 thousand hectares of forest embraced the three forest districts in the vicinity of Khvalynsk. This is a very beautiful area and the most elevated place in Saratov Oblast: Khvalynskie mountains, hills and hollows, chalk outcrops on the slopes, forests, a wide variety of plants, animals, birds and, of course, the Volga River.
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| --01-06-2015-- |
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State Winter Census Of Rare Cats
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| One-time state winter census of rare cats has ended on February 2 on the territory of “The Land of the Leopard”. During three days the employees of the National Park have passed through 67 routes in search of traces of tigers and leopards, leaving about 700 kilometers of the way behind.
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| --06-02-2015-- |
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The Zyuratkul Lake
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| The Zyuratkul Lake on the territory of the eponymous national park has been a natural monument of federal importance since 1969. This is the highest mountain lake, not only of the Urals, but of the entire European part of Russia.
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| --03-02-2015-- |
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The Alps of Taiga
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| Racheyskie Alps from a distance seem to be a forest of very thick relict pines on the slopes of the picturesque hills. According to the variety of flora, it is almost tundra which appeared on the southern border of the forest-steppe zone in an unexplainable way.
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| --03-02-2015-- |
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The Call of the Tiger
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| "The Call of the Tiger" park’s area is 82 thousand hectares wide. There is no territory in Russia equal to this one in species diversity of rare predators and ungulates.
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| --02-12-2014-- |
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Khvalynsky National Park
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| The “Khvalynsky” National Park has existed since 1994, when the total protected area of 25 thousand hectares of forest embraced the three forest districts in the vicinity of Khvalynsk. This is the most elevated place in Saratov Oblast: Khvalynskie mountains, hills and hollows, chalk outcrops on the slopes, forests, a wide variety of plants, animals, birds and, of course, the Volga River.
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| --05-11-2014-- |
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The Russian Arctic - a New National Park Next Door to North Pole
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| Frantz Joseph Land is an archipelago in the Arctic sea and one of the northernmost territories of Russia. 900 kilometers away from the North Pole is the northernmost island of archipelago - the Rudolph Island. Not long ago this territory was turned into a national park.
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| --20-12-2011-- |
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National Park of Kenozerye: Land of the Lakes and Sacred Grooves
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| The National park of Kenozerye is situated on the South-west of Arkhangelsk Region not far from the frontier with the Republic of Karelia. The name of the park is tied with the lake of Kenozero on its territory. This lake is a part of the system of lakes, forming the water route. This natural area of preferential protection is however notable not only for the variety of species on its territory, but also for the monuments of material and spiritual culture, the authentic culture of the Russian North
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| --17-11-2010-- |
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Ecological tourism in Russian national parks
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| National parks are a comparatively new form of environment protection in Russia. Creation of national parks on the territory of the country started in the early 80`s of the 20th century, and at the moment there are 35 parks of this type. The majority of Russian national parks are located in the European part of the country; the westernmost park – the Curonian Spit – is in the Kaliningrad Region.
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| --13-04-2007-- |
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