Bastak Nature Reserve

Bastak Nature Reserve is a large protected forest area in eastern Russia that combines mountains and lowlands with cedar forests, rivers, and diverse habitat zones. The land varies in elevation and terrain, creating different plant communities across the reserve.

The reserve was established in 1997 as the first protected area of its kind in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. This creation marked the beginning of formal conservation efforts in the region.

The reserve reflects how local communities have long understood the landscape as something worth protecting for future generations. Walking through it, you encounter places where people and nature coexist in daily practice.

Access requires advance permits and vaccination against tick-borne diseases to protect yourself from local health risks. The number of visitors allowed is strictly limited each month.

The area is home to nearly 200 bird species that move through with the seasons, making it a key spot for bird watchers to observe. This bird activity draws visitors interested in watching wildlife in its natural behavior.

Location: Jewish Autonomous Oblast

Inception: 1997

Website: http://bastak-eao.ru

GPS coordinates: 48.94373,133.12019

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03