The reserves are intended not only for various filming and zoologists, but also for ecological tourists. Ecotourists want to enjoy their holidays where nature is relatively untouched. Such people strive not to harm the environment, so national parks are an ideal option for them: in such places it is customary to treat nature with great care.
Some people prefer to explore such areas far and wide, while someone simply rents a house on protected lands and enjoys peace and quiet.
This article discusses the most famous national parks in Russia, which have gained particular popularity among tourists.
10. Valdai
Total area (km²): 1584,61
Location: Novgorod region
Valdai Park Designed for recreation and for the protection of the features of the natural complex. This area is characterized by aesthetics of landscapes, richness and uniqueness of various natural combinations.
This land is carefully protected, given its historical, cultural, natural distinguishing features. Among the functional areas, one can distinguish places for serving visitors, regulated use around water sources, recreational, protected, specially protected territory.
This place is located in the north of the Valdai Upland. The length of the park from east to west is 45 km, from south to north - more than 100 km.
9. Kislovodsk
Total area (km²): 9,65
Location: Stavropol region
Kislovodsk National Park considered one of the smallest in the country. He is a wonderful example of the joint creativity of natural forces and man.
For two centuries, the Djinal Range has become a beautiful park that amazes tourists with its naturalness. Blue, Red, Gray stones and other natural objects perfectly fit into the landscape.
Kislovodsk National Park consists of historical, cultural, recreational, specially protected, protected areas. Here conditions are created for controlled recreation and tourism, environmental monitoring is carried out.
8. "Smolensk Lake District"
Total area (km²): 1462,37
Location: Smolensk region
This national park appeared in the early 90s of the last century. "Smolensk Lake District"Formed in the territories of the Dukhovshchinsky and Demidovsky districts. It is intended to conserve natural resources.
The park has 35 small and large-sized glacial lakes, which is why it got its name. All lakes are unique and beautiful.
The shape of the park is almost the correct rhombus. Its length from south to north is 50 km, from east to west - 55 km.
7. The Call of the Tiger
Total area (km²): 821,52
Location: Primorsky Krai
A park "Call of the tiger»Created in order to preserve and restore natural objects and complexes, to educate the population in terms of ecology, to develop and implement various ways to protect nature, to provide conditions for recreation and tourism. It includes several areas: Lazovsky, Olginsky and Chuguevsky.
On the territory of "Call of the Tiger" are various roads, as well as trails for tourists. Some roads are impassable or impassable. Trails usually go along the valleys of streams and watersheds. Park employees regularly clean, expand and improve them.
6. “Russian Arctic”
Total area (km²): 14260
Location: Arhangelsk region
«Russian Arctic»- a specially protected national park, which is the most northern. It was created in the summer of 2009. The park is designed to preserve rare animals, eliminate environmental damage. In 2016, the Franz Josef Land, the North European archipelago, was included in the borders of the Russian Arctic.
This national park is home to a large number of mammals. These are whales, harp seals, walruses, polar bears and many others. There are several varieties of land animals: reindeer, hoofed lemmings and arctic foxes. The climate in the Russian Arctic Park is quite severe, but this territory cannot be called lifeless.
5. "Alania"
Total area (km²): 549,26
Location: Republic of North Ossetia
Alania - alpine national park. It is surrounded by high ridges. The park has beautiful meadows, mountain forests, a large number of different plants, birds, mammals.
Hikers can enjoy mountain biking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Here you can climb to waterfalls, mountain lakes, glaciers, paraglide, get acquainted with local customs and culture. In the national park "Alania" you can also get on a photo hunt.
4. The Meshchera
Total area (km²): 1187,58
Location: Vladimir region
This national park appeared in the early 90s. It is intended to preserve the nature of the Meshchera lowland. The territory of the park looks like a marshy plain with birch and pine forests. IN "Meschera»A lot of lakes and rivers. A variety of fish are found here: roach, perch, pike, ide, crucian carp and so on.
Most of the park is occupied by forests. Coniferous, deciduous trees, raspberries, lingonberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries grow here. In the park there are muskrats, wild bison, hares, wild boars, ermines, martens, beavers, squirrels, weasels and many other animals. There are also a large number of rare birds: for example, eared owls, capercaillie, black storks.
3. Beringia
Total area (km²): 18194,54
Location: Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
«Beringia»- the most inaccessible and remote national park in Russia. He is also the most eastern. This territory is located at the junction of two continents and two oceans (Arctic and Pacific).
This region has become a migration corridor for marine animals and birds. Tourists are attracted by walrus rookeries, beautiful landscapes, thermal springs and bird markets. Seawiles, humpbacks, bowhead and gray whales live in cold waters.
In Beringia, tourists can see not only various natural attractions, but also the celebration of national celebrations.
2. Pribaikalsky
Total area (km²): 4173
Location: Irkutsk region
Pribaikalsky National Park created to preserve nature, it is specially protected. It is through it that the largest number of people who visit Lake Baikal pass.
Most of the Baikal National Park is occupied by woodland. The territory is divided into functional zones: extensive nature management, customer service, recreation, economic importance, educational tourism, nature reserve. There are many rivers in this national park.
1. “Lena Pillars”
Total area (km²): 12179,41
Location: Yakutia (Republic of Sakha)
National ParkLena Pillars"Appeared in 1995. The pillars are called the mountain system. Among local peoples, this territory was considered sacred. Ordinary people tried not to go to these places without serious reason, so as not to incur the wrath of the spirits living in the rocks. Only shamans and elders dared to go to this territory.
The park has many rare plants, birds and mammals. On the territory of the "Lena Pillars" there are trails and routes that introduce tourists to various attractions.