Bogdan Khmelnitsky, Volcanic peak in Kurilsky District, Russia
The Bogdan Khmelnitsky volcano rises to 1540 meters above sea level on Iturup Island within the Greater Kuril Ridge mountain chain.
The volcano territory transferred from Russian control to Japanese administration through the Treaty of Shimoda in 1855, returning to Russian governance in 1945.
The volcano bears the name of a 17th-century Ukrainian leader who initiated a rebellion against Polish dominion, reflecting Russian historical influences.
Visitors require special permits to access the volcanic area due to its location within territories currently under discussion between Russia and Japan.
The mountain forms part of a complex geological system where specialized plant species grow in mineral-rich volcanic soils at different elevation zones.
Location: Kurilsky District
Location: Nemuro Subprefecture
Location: Hokkaido
Elevation above the sea: 1,540 m
GPS coordinates: 45.33738,147.92063
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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