The upper reaches of the Bolshaya Sestra River

The upper reaches of the Bolshaya Sestra River contain diverse ecosystems with mixed forest landscapes, young spruce trees, and multiple wildlife habitats along its banks.

The Russian government established this protected area on March 4, 1996, designating it as a Category IV habitat management zone for species conservation.

The river system has shaped the development of local communities, providing natural resources and influencing the traditional activities of residents in Moscow Oblast.

Visitors can access designated trails for nature observation and ecological studies, with the site located at coordinates 56.083°N latitude and 36.200°E longitude.

Two specific tributaries, the Chismena River and the Selivanikha River, form an interconnected network within this protected zone of the Moscow Oblast.

Location: Moscow Oblast

Inception: March 4, 1996

GPS coordinates: 56.08300,36.20000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05