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Browse Russia's 60 designated National Parks and understand their role in the country's protected-area landscape.

National Parks in Russia: A Guide to the Country's Protected Landscapes and Park Geography

Discover the atlas of National Parks across Russia, a vast country spanning diverse geography from Eastern Europe to North Asia. This designation represents nationally significant protected areas, crucial for landscape conservation and biodiversity. Explore the mapped boundaries and regional context of these 60 vital protected lands, offering a gateway to understanding Russia's extensive park system and its place in global conservation efforts.

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Map the vast geographic spread of Russia's flagship protected areas, from European taiga to Far East wilderness.

Explore Russia's National Parks: A Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Landscapes

Discover a comprehensive atlas of national parks in Russia, showcasing immense conservation landscapes such as the Caucasus Mountains, Siberian taiga, and Far Eastern wetlands. This country-specific overview highlights the diverse park geography across the world's largest nation, offering deep insight into its nationally significant protected areas.

National park
Mapped parks65
Share of country parks92%
Largest mapped parkYugyd Va National Park18,917 km²
Oldest mapped parkSochi National Park1,983
Parks in this designationTrace Russia's vast national park geography, spanning diverse protected landscapes and ecoregions.10 / 65
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Explore National Parks in Russia: A Comprehensive List of Protected Areas

Browse a detailed list of National Parks across Russia, featuring key protected areas like Pribaikalsky, Curonian Spit, and Land of the Leopard National Park. Discover how this designation applies across the country's vast terrain, from boreal forests to mountain ranges, offering a comparative overview of conservation landscapes.

National parkSakha RepublicMountain

Lena Pillars National Park

Explore the unique cliff-lined river corridors and boreal wilderness.

Lena Pillars National Park, in Sakha Republic, Russia. Landscapes: mountains, cliffs, and forests.

12,179.4 km²1994BorealModerate access
National parkIrkutsk OblastMountain

Pribaikalsky National Park

Coastal mountain terrain and the freshwater ecosystems of Irkutsk Oblast.

Located in Russia, Pribaikalsky National Park represents a primary protected area within the Lake Baikal basin. The region features dramatic topographical transitions from the Primorsky Range to the inland expanse of Olkhon Island. This record provides a detailed look at the park's physical geography, including its forest cover, coastal cliffs, and the significant role of the Angara River outflow in shaping the surrounding Siberian terrain.

4,173 km²1986BorealModerate access
National parkKomi RepublicMountain

Yugyd Va National Park

Exploring Europe's largest protected taiga and Ural mountain ecosystems.

Yugyd Va National Park offers a comprehensive look at the high-altitude geography of the Ural Mountains and the surrounding boreal taiga. As the largest protected wilderness area in Europe, this site showcases a dramatic transition from ancient lowland forest floors to alpine tundra summits. The park map highlights significant river corridors and granite mountain ranges that define this remote, undisturbed ecological landscape in the Russian north.

18,917 km²1994BorealRemote access
National parkKrasnodar KraiMountain

Sochi National Park

A cornerstone of the Western Caucasus mountain range

Sochi National Park represents a significant protected area within Krasnodar Krai, defined by its steep elevation changes and varied mountain ecosystems. The park preserves crucial river corridors and forest terrain, stretching from the Black Sea coast to the high-altitude meadows of the Greater Caucasus. This atlas overview highlights the natural boundaries and geographic character of one of Russia's most significant conservation landscapes.

1,937.37 km²1983SubtropicalModerate access
National parkKrasnoyarsk KraiMountain

Krasnoyarsk Pillars

Discover mapped terrain and regional park context in Siberia.

Krasnoyarsk Pillars, in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Landscapes: cliffs, valleys, and forests.

471.54 km²2019BorealEasy access
National parkPrimorsky KraiMountain

Bikin National Park

Old-growth forest wilderness in the Sikhote-Alin range

Bikin National Park, in Primorsky Krai, Russia. Landscapes: forests, rivers, and mountains.

11,600 km²2015TemperateAccess unknown
National parkKaliningrad

Curonian Spit National Park

Explore a UNESCO World Heritage sand spit with unique terrain.

Curonian Spit National Park, in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. Landscapes: dunes, beaches, and wetlands.

66 km²1987TemperateII
National parkRussiaMarine

Russian Arctic National Park

Arctic Islands, Glacial Terrain, and Marine Mammal Habitats

Russian Arctic National Park preserves some of the planet's most remote and pristine Arctic environments across the Novaya Zemlya and Franz Josef Land archipelagos. This protected area offers unparalleled insight into Arctic geography, showcasing dramatic glacial landscapes, extensive seabird colonies, and critical feeding grounds for polar bears and bowhead whales. Explore the park's unique protected landscape and its significance within the broader atlas of global conservation efforts.

14,260 km²2009PolarRemote access
National parkPrimorsky KraiMountain

Land of the Leopard National Park

Atlas exploration of Russia's critical Amur leopard habitat.

Land of the Leopard National Park, in Primorsky Krai, Russia. Landscapes: forests, woodlands, and hills.

2,799 km²2012TemperateAccess unknown
National parkRussia

Valdaysky National Park

Discover its mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Valdaysky National Park represents a significant protected area, offering a focused entry into Russia's natural landscapes. This MoriAtlas page provides detailed geographic context, mapping the park's protected boundaries and its position within the regional terrain. Use this resource to understand the park's unique landscape identity and its value for structured atlas-based discovery of protected lands.

1,585 km²1990TemperateModerate access
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Explore Other Protected Area Designations in Russia Beyond National Parks

Broaden your understanding of Russia's conservation efforts by comparing distinct protected area types, moving beyond National Parks to explore other significant designations. Delve into the varying conservation goals and geographic distribution of Russia's Nature Reserves, Protected Areas, and Natural Monuments across its vast territory.

Browse Russia's index of distinctive geological sites and compact protected natural features.

Natural monument

3%

This route focuses on Russia's Natural Monument designation, highlighting protected landmarks with exceptional geological, ecological, or scenic significance. Discover individual sites that represent distinct natural features and compact landscapes, contributing to the country's unique geography and protected area atlas.

Share of country parks3%
2Mapped parksRussia Natural Monuments Atlas
Russia Natural Monuments Atlas

Mapped protected lands focused on conservation and habitat preservation.

Nature reserve

3%

Investigate Russia's nature reserves, protected areas designed with a strong emphasis on conserving intricate ecosystems, vital habitats, and unique species. This curated selection offers insight into the conservation purpose and the specific natural features that define these protected lands across Russia's diverse geography. Understand the role these biodiversity reserves play within the country's expansive system of protected areas.

Share of country parks3%
2Mapped parksRussia Nature Reserves
Russia Nature Reserves

Browse protected areas and conservation sites for Russia.

Protected area

3%

Investigate Russia's protected areas, a designation used for conservation sites that do not precisely align with more specific park typologies. This section provides an atlas-driven view of these protected landscapes, detailing their geographic scope and significance within Russia's broader conservation framework. Understand the variety of protected natural areas available for discovery and mapping across this expansive country.

Share of country parks3%
2Mapped parksRussia Protected Areas
Russia Protected Areas
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Russia: park list

Open the park list for Russia to explore locations and park characteristics.