Central Siberia Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.
Central Siberia Nature Reserve is a protected area in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, stretching along the Yenisei and Podkamennaya Tunguska rivers. It covers taiga forests, floodplain meadows, and swamps across a territory of considerable size in the heart of Siberia.
The land that now makes up the reserve was once covered by a tropical sea hundreds of millions of years ago, and it gradually became part of the Eurasian continent over long geological periods. The river systems visible today, including the Yenisei, took shape much later during more recent geological shifts.
The Ket people have lived along the Yenisei for generations and still fish and hunt in ways that have changed little over time. Their presence gives the reserve a human dimension that goes beyond a simple protected zone.
Entry to the reserve is generally restricted to researchers and environmental educators, so a permit is required before visiting. It is worth contacting the reserve administration well in advance to understand what conditions apply to your visit.
The reserve sits at what is considered the geographic center of Russia, a fact that gave it its name. This central position also makes it one of the most remote protected areas in the country, far from any major city.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
