Oksky Nature Reserve, Protected area in Ryazan Oblast, Russia
The Oksky Nature Reserve covers 77,000 hectares of wetlands, forests, and grasslands along the Oka River in central Russia.
The reserve, established in 1935, initially focused on protecting the Russian desman population and later expanded its conservation efforts to other species.
Local communities near the reserve maintain traditional practices of sustainable resource management, reflecting generations of ecological knowledge.
The Nature Museum within the reserve displays 200 fauna specimens accompanied by forest sounds and offers guided tours throughout the year.
The reserve houses a specialized breeding center for rare crane species, contributing to the preservation of endangered Siberian white cranes since 1979.
Location: Ryazan Oblast
Inception: 1935
Website: http://oksky-reserve.ru/
Website: http://oksky-reserve.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.70000,40.68000
Latest update: May 10, 2025 12:47
Staraya Ryazan
37.4 km
Solotcha Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery
55.4 km
Derviz Palace in Kyritz
50 km
Meshchyorsky National Park
58.4 km
Trinity Church, Gus-Zhelezny
50.1 km
Khan's Mosque
52.8 km
Regional Drama Theatre Ryazan
60 km
Ryazan VDNKh
59.5 km
Afghan Moxammad Mausoleum
53.3 km
Pozhalostin museum in Solotcha
55.2 km
Segdeno
47.2 km
Касимовский историко-культурный музей-заповедник
52.6 km
Shahgali Khan Mausoleum
52.8 km
Ryazan Kazan monastery
59.5 km
Успенский собор (Старая Рязань)
37.7 km
Аквапарк "Окская жемчужина"
56.6 km
Immaculate Conception church in Ryazan
59.8 km
Troitskaya church
50.5 km
Solotchinskaya Staritsa
59 km
Church of Annunciation of Ryazan
59.6 km
Velikoye Lake
50.3 km
Gavrinskoe
41.9 km
Church on Entrance in Jerusalem
59.8 km
Olgov Monastery
49.4 km
Dormition Church, Kasimov
52.7 km
Ensemble of churches in Pogost
46.2 km
Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Perevles
58.4 km
Estate in Istye, Ryazan Oblast
58.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes