Altai Territory - pride and glory of Russia.Its name comes from the Mongolian word "hit the jackpot", which means "golden."His archaeological monuments and reservations rightly become one of the best guided tours Altai.Medicinal plants, mineral springs, healthy air - a magnificent natural complex, which has no analogues in Russia.
Katun Reserve, with its diverse flora and fauna has long served as the object of attention.VP Semenov-Tyan-Shan in the early XX century, suggested that this area should become a reserve.Waterfalls and snowy peaks served as a source of inspiration for the artist-philosopher Nicholas Roerich.
Where is Reserve?
Katun Reserve is located in the most mountainous part of the Altai republic (Ust-Koksinsky District).There dominates continental climate, which entails heavy rainfall in autumn and spring.Hot dry summers and harsh cold winter.The entire territory of the reserve is located on the southern slopes of Katun ridge.
In this area two sites included in the World Heritage List.It is very Katun Biosphere Reserve
Home Finca Reserve, where the museum is located in the village of Ust-Cox.Log octagonal house - Traditional accommodation Altai.Bright Exposition household items, musical instruments, weapons.Ethnic Museum - an amazing spectacle in its beauty.
Reserves Altai Republic of Altai - the keeper of the architectural monuments of different eras from the Neolithic.In this area there are places untouched by civilization.The splendor of the slopes, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls shakes her beauty.Golden Root, antlers, mummy and propolis from mountain apiaries - these eco-friendly products can be found only in the Altai Territory.They have a natural origin, and medicinal properties.
believed that the mythical land of Shambhala, surrounded by mountains 9, is here.Altai - the ancestral home of the Turkic peoples.Mound burial ground of ancient settlements can be found throughout the country.There are places of worship of Muslims, Buddhists, Old Believers, the pagans.List
reserves Altai Territory includes 3 Reserve - Tigireksky, Altai, Katun.These are protected areas.
Tigireksky Reserve
is located in the south of the Altai Territory.It located on the territory of the Tretyakov, Krasnoschekovskogo, Zmeinogorsky District.In 2012, a documentary about Tigireksky Reserve, his work and research.Reserves Altai mountains participate in the "Annals of Nature".In Tigireksky Reserve since 2004 conducted environmental monitoring.It turned out that some butterfly species exist only in this reserve.
Altai Reserve
Located on the right bank of Lake Teletskoye, rivers Chulyshman.This north-eastern part of the country.It occupies Ulagan and Turachakskiy area.It includes part of the area of the Teletskoye Lake, known for its cleanliness.State natural reserves can not boast of such biodiversity as Altai reserve.It preserves and studies the genetic fund of flora and fauna on its territory.
Katun Reserve
located in Ust-Koksinsky area.Ponds Reserve belong to the same pool.Katun River entirely ruled in the Katun reserve.Here is the most powerful Siberian center of glaciation.The total area of glaciers is just over 900 square meters.m. Biosphere Reserve - inviolability of the territory, which aims to preserve the ecological balance.In connection with the development of industry (minerals, timber) and test weapons (biological, chemical, nuclear, hydrogen) disappeared some species of flora and fauna in the world.Therefore Biosphere Reserves are the standards the Earth's ecosystems.They preserve the delicate ecological balance.
Biosphere Reserve - what is it?
In 2000, Katun has received the status of Biosphere Reserve.In a worldwide network united organization of all UNESCO nature reserves.It's 564 biosphere reserves, national.They are all objects of international importance.
Biosphere Reserve - a protected land area, which is based on constant research work.The main purpose - the preservation of natural ecosystems, species, landscape.Biosphere reserves are based on natural reserves, parks and meet certain requirements.They must:
- is the standard nature of certain areas.Have
- rare species of flora, fauna and unique ecosystem complexes in the territory.
- represents a point of reference for the work, evaluation of changes in natural systems, the biosphere.
- have an appropriate basis for the protection and realization of scientific and research work.
Types reserves
If the plot of water or terrestrial space withdrawn from economic use, there is a fully preserved flora and fauna.This area becomes a sanctuary.The reserves are conducted research.State natural reserves are ecological, cultural heritage and have a strict system of protection.
There are many kinds of reserves.All of them are classified into natural and man-made objects.The main tasks of the reserve - the conservation of ecosystems and natural complexes in the most natural form of learning.
artificial objects - is:
- Zoological Gardens.
- Arboretums.
- Botanical Gardens.
- monuments of landscape art.
Natural Beauty - is:
- Biosphere Reserves.
- national parks.
- Sanctuaries.
- Nature Reserves.
- Landscape Parks.
- natural monuments.
- natural reserves.
Rules of Conduct in the Reserve
Katun Reserve - a protected nature reserve.Around its core is inviolable ecological buffer zone and a zone of cooperation.Only there are possible excursions and hiking trails.Only when the territory allocated for travel and research people.The essence of the nucleus of the reserve - the preservation of clean biosphere.There are certain rules of visiting world-class reserve.This, as is the Katun Reserve.
- All routes are laid on a certain path.Do not go with her.All parking and overnight - in strictly designated areas.
- Bonfires breed only in specified parking areas.
- forbidden to cut down trees and bushes.Use dead wood bonfire, setting tents.
- All garbage is burned in the fire.Metal objects, previously ignited the fire, left in designated areas.
- forbidden to pluck the twigs and flowers, hunting, fishing.
- not create a strong background sound, no noise in the area.
- For photo and video you need authorization from the administration of the reserve.
- Directions vehicles, water transport is carried out with a pass.They are issued by the administration in the village of Ust-Koksa, in the central manor.
History
Katun Reserve was established June 25, 1991.At first he was a state nature reserve with an area of 151,664 hectares.It was only in January 2000, received the status of a biosphere reserve.
Altai region boasts many cultures, peoples, religions centered on its territory.In Ust-Koksinsky area are unique archaeological sites.This cave paintings, "stone woman", mounds of Pazyryk and Hun-Sarmatian period.The area is a museum entirely dedicated to the culture of the Old Believers.
famous artist Nicholas Roerich created his unforgettable paintings, inspired by the beauty of the region.Tours of his fans are in the community, the work of the philosopher.Including the territory of the reserve.
Flora and fauna
Katun On the territory of the reserve there are animals, plants listed in the Red Book of Russia.
Flora. Steppes and meadows give way to deciduous and coniferous forests.The abundance of medicinal herbs, pine forests make this region a beautiful and healing.Plant species: peony steppe and Altai rhubarb, wintergreen barberry Siberian and small;raspberry, honeysuckle, sedge Kirilov;larch, birch, rowan, spruce;willow, alpine grasslands, bushes of shrubby cinquefoil;miniature bow and Altai, feather grass, Rhodiola rosea, Erythronium sibiricum.
fauna. Forest animals - moose, musk deer, hare, red deer.Fur - squirrel, sable, chipmunk.Predators - bear, wolverine, weasel, ermine, lynx, mink, snow leopard.In the highlands inhabited by ibex.Birds - solitary snipe, grouse, snipe, and tundra ptarmigan, eagle owl, black stork, Altai ular, saker falcon, peregrine falcon.Fish - grayling, Siberian gudgeon, common eel, trout, sculpin.Snakes - steppe and adder, patterned snake, copperhead.Lizards, green toad, moor frog.
Tours
Guided tourist tours are designed for different kinds of recreation.Family route prepared a simple way, without causing complications.Extreme tours are intended for outdoor activities are held on an alpine lake, slopes.
During the tour are allowed to take pictures, shoot video of animals, nature.The tour includes riding, accommodation with a sauna, traditional cuisine.In autumn fishing on trout, grayling.Katun Biosphere Reserve has several mountainous apiaries.There you can taste mead and honey, to get acquainted with the work of beekeepers.
«the kingdom of Blue Lakes". tourist route lasts 12 days.For lovers of active holidays and hiking trips in the tour is planned conquest of snow pass.Stay on high spurs a cascade of Katun ridge Multinskiye lakes.
«Belovode." tourist route lasts 6 days.Visit waterfalls, lakes Multinskiye.This is a journey for the entire family.
«Multinskiye ring." tourist route lasts 8 days.The tour includes a visit to the mountain waterfalls and lakes.Visit the museum and the museum of Old Believers NKRoerich in the village of Upper Uimon.The journey for the entire family.
«Christmas in the realm of the snow." tourist route lasts 5 days.Excursion to the foot of Katun ridge.This winter snowmobile tour with a visit to alpine lakes.
