Vostochny Sayan, Mountain chain in southern Siberia, Russia
The Eastern Sayan mountains extend over 1,000 kilometers through southern Siberia, reaching elevations of up to 3,491 meters at Mount Munku-Sardyk peak.
The Soviet Union closed access to the Eastern Sayan mountains in 1944, which unintentionally preserved the natural landscape and local ecosystems for decades.
The mountain range marks traditional territories of reindeer-herding Evenk communities who maintained their practices in this remote region for generations.
Visitors can access the Eastern Sayan mountains through Krasnoyarsk city, with optimal exploration periods occurring from early spring through late autumn.
The Sayan Solar Observatory operates at 2,000 meters elevation within the range, conducting research on solar-terrestrial physics and atmospheric conditions.
Elevation above the sea: 1,105 m
Part of: Sayan Mountains
GPS coordinates: 51.71890,100.59708
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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