Visimskiy State Natural Biosphere Reserve

Visimskiy State Natural Biosphere Reserve is a protected area in the Middle Urals that preserves mountain forests and diverse natural landscapes. It contains steep hillsides, river valleys, and dense coniferous forests typical of southern taiga ecosystems.

The reserve was established in 1946 to protect the natural ecosystems of the Urals and their native species. This creation was part of a broader Soviet effort to preserve forest habitats across the region.

The reserve takes its name from the nearby village of Visim, which the writer Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak portrayed in his works about Ural life. This literary connection gives the place a cultural layer that visitors experience when walking through the landscapes he once described.

Access is limited and requires permission from the administration, typically through guided tours on established routes. Scientists and educational groups can arrange visits by contacting the management office, which provides details about available options.

The reserve shelters around 435 species of vascular plants, representing more than half of all plant varieties found in the Middle Urals botanical region. This plant richness makes it a botanical reference site for understanding the region's flora.

Location: Sverdlovsk Oblast

Inception: 1946

Website: http://visimskiy.ru

GPS coordinates: 57.25000,59.40000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52