Individual unique natural objects and natural complexes that have relict, scientific, historical, environmental and educational significance and require special protection by the state are declared natural monuments.
Law of the RSFSR dated December 19, 1991 N 2060-I, art. 64
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unique, irreplaceable, ecologically, scientifically, culturally and aesthetically valuable natural complexes, as well as objects of natural and artificial origin. Areas of land and water, as well as single natural objects, can be declared natural monuments, including: areas of picturesque areas; reference areas of untouched nature; areas with a predominance of cultural landscape (ancient parks, alleys, canals, ancient mines, etc.); places of growth and habitat of valuable, relict, small, rare and endangered species of plants and animals, including at the borders of their ranges; forest areas and forest areas that are especially valuable for their characteristics (species composition, productivity, genetic qualities, planting structure, etc.), as well as examples of outstanding achievements of forestry science and practice; small dendrological parks; natural objects that play an important role in maintaining the hydrological regime; unique forms of relief and associated landscapes (mountains, groups of rocks, gorges, canyons, glacial cirques and trough valleys, moraine-boulder ridges, dunes, dunes, carr fields, groups of caves, giant ice dams, hydrolaccoliths, etc.); geological outcrops of scientific value (reference sections, stratotypes, outcrops of rare minerals, rocks and minerals, known in an extremely limited number); geological and geographical polygons, including classic areas with especially expressive traces of seismic phenomena, as well as detection of faults and folds in the occurrence of rocks; locations of rare or particularly valuable paleontological objects; sections of rivers, lakes, wetland complexes, reservoirs, marine areas, small rivers with floodplains, lakes, reservoirs and ponds; natural hydromineral complexes; thermal springs, deposits of medicinal mud; coastal objects (spits, isthmuses, peninsulas, islands, bays, lagoons, etc.); individual objects of living and inanimate nature (bird nesting sites, long-lived trees and those of historical and memorial significance, plants of bizarre shapes, single specimens of exotics and relics, volcanoes, hills, glaciers, boulders, waterfalls, geysers, springs, river sources, vaucluses, rocks, cliffs, outcrops, manifestations of karst, caves, grottoes, etc.). As of December 31, 2006, there were 28 natural monuments of federal significance with a total area of 28.9 thousand hectares and 8,942 monuments of regional significance with a total area of 4.15 million hectares.
Hundreds of applications were received from Russian regions for the competition. Until September 29, 2013, site visitors 10russia.ru will determine the winners. It is planned that the objects that receive the most votes will be recreated in miniature in the Rossiya landscape park in the Moscow region. “AiF” took a closer look at some contenders for victory.
Kizhi (1)
Historical, cultural and natural complex. The basis of the museum collection is the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard. It consists of two churches and a bell tower of the 18th-19th centuries, surrounded by a single fence. The Transfiguration Church was cut down without nails, using an ax and a chisel. The churchyard and the buildings of the museum exhibition are exceptional examples of traditional wooden architecture of Karelia and the north of Russia in general.
Lake Baikal (3)
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The largest reservoir of fresh water on the planet, the deepest lake in the world. The area is comparable to Belgium. More than 1 thousand local species of plants and animals are found nowhere else.
Naryn-Kala (5)
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A fortress in the most ancient city of Russia - Derbent. Its walls were rebuilt several times, but overall its appearance was preserved. On the territory there are the remains of an ancient Christian temple, an underground prison, a bath system, and the oldest mosque.
Mamayev Kurgan (7)
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The memorial is dedicated to the heroes. The remains of 34,505 defenders are buried in the hill, and there are also 35 tombstones of Heroes of the Soviet Union. Statue “The Motherland Calls!” recognized as one of the seven wonders of Russia.
Valley of Geysers (8)
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One of the largest geyser fields in the world, the only one in Eurasia. Located on the site of a disappeared lake. There are more than 20 geysers in total. Due to its inaccessibility and nature reserve regime, only a few thousand people a year visit the valley.
According to the Russian Geographical Society
There is a beautiful lake on our land. It is quiet, with picturesque forest banks. They say that real beauty is modest and discreet. This is exactly the beauty of Lake Bolshoy Kultey.
The lake is deep and surrounded by swamps. To get to it - along forest roads. The reservoir is located in a deep basin. The lake creates a unique corner of wildlife conservation. In the surrounding swamps, which are not so easily accessible to humans, many rare plants grow and endangered animals live.
Therefore, today the state of Russia recognizes the lake as a natural monument. This is a paradise for scientists, botanists and zoologists, naturalists who love to study wildlife, animals, insects, plants and birds. And also for fishermen who like to sit here on the bridge and fish from boats.
Personally, I once visited this lake on a trip with my parents. The sunsets are very beautiful here. When the water is calm, the pond resembles a huge magic mirror. It’s good at this time to sail across the lake on a rubber boat, without disturbing the silence with the motor, listening to the uniform splash of the oars. And when there are ripples or waves from the wind, the lake seems to be silver.
The banks of the Big Kultey are overgrown with forest, sedge, reeds and slightly gloomy black alders. The slender tall pines in the forest are very beautiful there, and there are many springs with crystal clear water. Part of the coast is occupied by picturesque sand dunes. And thin and delicate water lilies float on the water... For a photographer, a lover of magnificent views of nature, there is also freedom here.
It is especially important to protect the shores of Lake Bolshoy Kultey from fires. One of the shores of the lake has peaty soils. It is dangerous due to fires from any discarded cigarette, and such a fire is very difficult to extinguish.
Option 2. Natural monument of the Ivanovo region
In the south of Ivanovo region there is a wonderful lake Zaborye, a natural monument. The water in it is clean, sometimes just crystal. The shores of the lake are simply amazing - they go down to the water in terraces. And the lake itself is long and elongated. It is quite small in size, but noticeable. Zaborye is famous for its beauty throughout the Ivanovo region.
Lake Zaborye is surrounded on all sides by pine forests. The air here is as clean, crystal and healing as the waters of the lake itself. It’s especially good here in the summer, on sunny days. And the shores of Zaborye are incredibly beautiful in the fall, when the forests are ablaze with autumn colors - from bright yellow and fiery red to royal crimson. In the autumn colors, tall pines and spruces stand out with juicy and fresh green spots.
Several rivers flow into the lake, feeding it. That’s why the Zaborye is full of water and never dries up. The floodplains of rivers where they flow into the lake are usually swampy. There is freedom here for birds and animals, snakes, vipers and frogs. The riches of nature attract hunters here. And in order to preserve the natural world, some areas of Lake Zaborye have been declared by the state as a specially protected area. And other shores are very popular for fishermen, who have rich catch here.
The fence is rich in fish. This is why it is well known in the area. Sometimes they say about Zaborye that it is simply teeming with fish.
Along the banks of Zaborye, delicious berries also ripen in abundance in the summer. The lake itself is shallow, but there are places in it that are real abysses. Here the depth exceeds five meters. By the way... At the bottom of the reservoir there are three underground springs - this is a special highlight, the secret of Ivanovo Lake Zaborye.
Option 3. Natural Monument of the Central District
Caves on the Luzha River are a natural monument of the Kaluga region. This is an amazing creation of nature and its masters - water, time and wind.
The caves stretch for many kilometers. They were formed over centuries, because water invariably wore away the soft soils and limestone here. I washed out recesses, underground rooms, passages and tunnels in them. The Luzha River itself, as well as various underground rivers hidden from the eyes of people, worked on the creation of caves. That is why the caves are shrouded in mystery... In science they are now called karst. Now they are mostly hiding under the steep banks of the Puddle, as if under a roof.
These caves are like natural houses built by the elements. The fact that you can live in them and shelter from bad weather has been noticed by people a very long time ago. The ancient Slavs, representatives of the Vyatichi tribes, lived in these caves. And now tourists, vacationers, and nature lovers love to visit here. Athletes love to row along the river in these places.
Both the caves and the surrounding forest are now declared a natural monument and are protected by our state.
Yes, yes, because around the caves there grows a beautiful, although very small in size, forest. Pines and spruces are mixed here with oaks, willows, ash and birch trees, and with many other strong trees. People are also trying to preserve this forest for posterity.
Along the very banks of the Luzha River, there are especially many willows - riverine trees. There are beavers here, they gnaw trees at the very base. And the willows fall straight into the river waters near the shore. And in the depths of the thickets there are caves. Sometimes they “hide” so well in the vegetation that they scare tourists when they finally see the black cave hole among the greenery...
Option 4. Natural monument of Siberia
The natural monument of Siberia is the Krasnoyarsk Pillars. Today it is a protected area. They are called Stolby Stolby in the old Russian way because there are high rocks in this protected area. Nature itself created them.
You are walking through a green coniferous Siberian forest - and suddenly one of the Stolbov rocks appears in front of you. They are all beautiful and majestic. Tourists love to climb them, and climbers train their skills on the steep walls. Unfortunately, there have also been rock climbing accidents here. A memorial plaque on one of the “pillars” reminds of them.
Smaller boulders are scattered around the large megalithic stones in a picturesque disorder. And around you the magical forest glows with fresh greenery. Tourists often feel as if they are in a magical land of elves or forest spirits. And large stones are the entrance to their houses. And the “pillars” themselves are elven fairy-tale fortresses and their stone palaces...
Paths and paths made of Siberian logs lead through the protected area. These are the wooden roads! And the largest paths are paved. By the end of summer, small fluffy chipmunks come out of the forest en masse! They are not very afraid of people and love to beg them for something to eat. Don't hurt these kids! After all, they are so trusting of people.
You can wander around the Pillars for a very long time, several days. This is what tourist groups sometimes do when they come to Stolby. And a casual traveler who came to Stolby for one day on an excursion must remember that it is easy to get lost in this forest and stone massif. And at night it’s not at all warm to spend the night in the forest without camping equipment.
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Natural monuments: Khanty-Mansiysk hills (Khanty-Mansiysk region), Shapshinsky cedar forests (Khanty-Mansiysk district), Bolshoye Kayukovo (Surgutsky district), Cheuskinsky cedar forests (Nefteyugansky district), Lake system Un-Novyinklor, Ai-Novyinklor (Beloyarsky district), Ostrov Smolny and Ovechiy Island (Nizhnevartovsky district), Lake Renge-Tur (Sovetsky district).
Monuments of history and culture: (Surgut district), "Winter Sovkunins" tract and Sorov lakes (Nefteyugansk district), Lake Aran-Tur (Sovetsky district).
Natural parks: (Sovetsky district), Numto (Beloyarsky district).
Natural monuments.
« Khanty-Mansiysk Hills» - located in the green zone of Khanty-Mansiysk, on the Irtysh River and the Gornaya channel, and is a unique landscape complex. The natural monument is complex and has local significance (cultural, historical, health).
Natural monument " Cedar Grove» is located near the village of Shapsha, Khanty-Mansiysk region. The purpose of creation is to preserve forests of the first group (cedar forests).
« Bolshoye Kayukovo» is located in the Surgut region, 75 km from the village of Ugut. The main types of swamps and forests characteristic of the middle taiga zone of Western Siberia are concentrated here.
Natural monument " Cheuskinsky cedar forests» is located in the vicinity of the village of Cheuskino, Nefteyugansk district. Its goal is to protect landscapes adjacent to the populated area and having exceptional recreational and sanatorium significance.
« Lake system Un-Novyinklor, Ay-Novyinklor"- this natural monument was formed in the Beloyarsky district. Created with the aim of preserving and studying the unique natural complex of lakes.
« Smolny Island" And " Sheep Island» is located in the Nizhnevartovsk region near Megion. The purpose of creation is to preserve the unique ecosystem of the region.
« Lake Renge-Tur» - located in the Sovetsky district. A place of recreation and tourism for local residents. Created in order to preserve the ecosystem of the lake with coastal tracts of sphagnum swamps and light pine forests, nesting places for the white-tailed eagle.
Monuments of history and culture.
"" - natural and archaeological center. Created in the Surgut region with the aim of preserving a unique cultural and historical complex of archaeological monuments dating back to the period of the 4th millennium BC. - XIX century AD and preserved to this day in the forest environment on the right bank of the Ob River.
« Tract "Winter Sovkunins"» - declared lands of historical and cultural significance with the aim of preserving historical and cultural monuments (holy places) of the indigenous peoples of the North. The monument is located in the Nefteyugansk region.
« Sorovskie lakes» - a plot of land of historical and cultural significance. It was formed on the territory of the Nefteyugansk region with the aim of preserving natural, historical and cultural objects.
« Lake Aran-Tour" - a monument of nature, history and culture of local importance. Lake Aran-Tur forms the system of Arantur lakes, which includes lakes Pop-Tur, Krugloye, Lopukhovoye.
This entire group of lakes, as well as lakes Renge-Tur and Svetloe, were included in the currently projected natural park "" as zones of protected and recreational regime in the Sovetsky district.
Natural parks.
Historical and cultural natural park "". In 1995, Russia’s first historical and cultural natural park was created on the territory of the Sovetsky district. The goal is the preservation and use of historical and cultural monuments, natural landscapes. And also the creation of conditions for recreation of the local population, the development of tourism, the development and application of effective methods for maintaining the ecological balance in conditions of recreational use of the territory. The abundance and diversity of archaeological sites, their wide chronological range, make the territory of the park unique.
"Numto". A natural park of district significance was created in 1997 on the territory of the Beloyarsky district with the aim of preserving the unique natural complexes of the Siberian Uvals, which have ecological, historical and ethnographic significance, as well as to protect the places of residence and economic activity of the indigenous peoples of the North. The natural park is located at the junction of two geographical zones (tundra and taiga), and is an enclave of the merger of three indigenous Siberian peoples - Khanty, Mansi, Nenets.
