Shopino Steppe, Botanical reserve in Belgorodsky District, Russia.
The three-hectare reserve contains steep northern slopes that descend to the flood plain of the Erik River, featuring numerous chalk outcrops and diverse vegetation.
The establishment of Shopino Steppe as a protected area in 1991 marked a shift in Russian environmental conservation policies for grassland preservation.
The steppe landscape represents traditional Russian agricultural territories, where generations of farmers have maintained sustainable practices through centuries.
Visitors can access the reserve through the Moscow-Simferopol highway, which runs along its western border near the village of Shopino.
The reserve harbors 117 plant species from 29 families, including seven endangered varieties listed in the Red Book of the Belgorod region.
Inception: 1991
GPS coordinates: 50.70028,36.55611
Latest update: June 10, 2025 09:34
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