Vostok Finskogo Zaliva State Nature Reserve

The reserve spans 14,086 hectares across the eastern Gulf of Finland, incorporating multiple islands and surrounding territorial waters within its boundaries.

The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment established this protected area in December 2017 following comprehensive environmental preservation initiatives.

The reserve functions as an educational center where researchers study marine ecosystems and conduct scientific observations of local wildlife populations.

Access to the reserve requires advance permits from authorities, and visitors must follow strict guidelines to maintain the natural environment.

The protected territory contains nine separate sectors that provide critical habitats for migratory birds and marine species, including a population of ringed seals.

Location: Leningrad Oblast

Inception: December 2017

GPS coordinates: 59.99624,27.77344

Latest update: March 20, 2025 05:32