Reserve pillars brief description. Krasnoyarsk pillars
Krasnoyarsk pillars - nature reserve nature, protected by the state. Is in Eastern Sayan Mountains, 4130 kilometers from Moscow.
The border of the reserve is the tributaries of the Yenisei:
north and east - the Bazaikha river and the city of Krasnoyarsk; south and west - the Mana River and the Bolshaya Slizneva River.
It is thanks to the efforts of the residents of Krasnoyarsk that the picturesque syenite “pillars” and their surrounding area 47,219 hectares were included in the reserve, organized in 1925.
Stolby Nature Reserve, how to get there.
You can get to the border of the Stolby Nature Reserve from Krasnoyarsk by regular city bus.
This is not yet the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve, but an organized and easily accessible route to the reserve with comfort from the Bobrovy Log fan park, built on the site of the same name several years ago. By replacing the old “cable car” with a new one and its regular operation, everyone for a small fee is transported quickly and almost comfortably to the zone bordering the reserve, from where, without particularly bothering, you can admire the views of the main group of “wild Krasnoyarsk pillars” - “Takmak” ", "Ermak", "Chinese Wall", "Chicken, Toad, Sparrows", "Small Golden Eagle". Having patience, you can walk to that same “Takmak”, you can walk to the carved sign “Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve”, take a photo against its background and tell your friends and children all your life “I was on the poles!” without actually ever visiting them.” Or you can play at being a trained tourist and continue your journey to the main (central) Krasnoyarsk pillars, which are approximately 8 km and 3 hours one way without rushing. It should be taken into account that you need to save your strength for the way back, and climb here and there now, without putting it off until later. In any case, for many, acquaintance with the Krasnoyarsk pillars begins from here.
Many paths are not “made” by man, but “finished”, because... The water does the initial work - it erodes the soil, thereby leveling the surface of the path, chooses a short route and simply marks the path. But such paths cannot always be trusted, and moreover, it is necessary to distinguish between paths and streams. Photo taken in the Takmak area
The sparrows were covered with rain. “Where did the fog come from here?” — the first thought slipped through. Then she was interrupted by another - “what the hell is fog!” “It’s raining, it’s time to take care of yourself.” I took a photo and within thirty seconds a downpour covered us.
Takmak and Ermak. One of the most beautiful views not only in the group of “wild Krasnoyarsk pillars” but in general tourist area pillars This is probably why most people don’t want to go 16 km on foot (round trip) to get impressions. And there is plenty of spectacle here. It is a 30-minute walk from the shooting location to Takmak. Yes, the descent (and the ascent on the way back) is a little difficult, but according to my observations, this stops more than 80% of tourists. They already have enough. I, not being a resident of Krasnoyarsk, four hours before the departure of my train, with my eight-year-old son, have time to easily conquer this minibus, explore several trails and get a bunch of pictures and impressions, while still having time to get back on the train. Pleased. So lack of time is not an excuse either))
Huts for not really travel companies. You can spend time on picturesque place(from one of the huts there is a view of Takmak) from cheerful company, drinking. Of course, if it were free, the house in the photo would not be empty.
One of the “must have” pictures - an impressive view, almost a cliff, fancy tree, different air, etc.
From this place the “Chinese Wall” (it’s in the upper right corner of the photo) and “Ermak” are clearly visible, as far as I remember. And in general, the popularity of this place is emphasized by the polished trunk and bare roots.
Stones and trunks. The photo was taken on the approach to the “Little Golden Eagle”.
Reserve Pillars names of pillars.
The name “Small Golden Eagle” fully justifies its outline - without really straining the imagination, you can see the silhouette of a bird rapidly gaining height. For me, the line between a bird and a fighter is insignificant due to its streamlined and elongated shape in one direction. In any case, it’s hard to call this bird motionless. The heads of the “Sparrows” are visible on the right. I always confuse which one is which.
Chicken, toad, sparrows. View from the "Small Golden Eagle" area. The place is rarely visited (I think) for many reasons - 1) difficult to access for most (even the path is not so easy to find); 2) the rocks below do not look like in this photo; 3) access to other pillars is difficult (large differences in height, bad paths, etc.) 4) although access to the central pillars is available, it is blocked by a buffer zone in which one is not allowed to stay without permission.
For columnists, of course, this is not an obstacle. Oh yes, you can learn who the Stolbists are from the official website of the Stolby Nature Reserve. In general, the places on the “sparrows” are good for relaxation. Along the way to this group of rocks there are a lot of lingonberries and other berries that cannot be collected, as in the entire reserve. Previously, the path from the sparrows to the central pillars did not take much time and there was a well-trodden path. I don’t know how it is now, but judging by the fact that it has become difficult to find this path from the central Krasnoyarsk pillars, we can draw conclusions about the popularity of “chickens, toads and sparrows”.
This stone (it’s difficult to call it a pillar, much less a rock, due to its size) has a fairly flat face visible in the photo, which once again prompts many to think about the unusual origin of most of the rocks.
At the foot of the “small golden eagle”. A typical landscape consisting of chaotically scattered stones and rarely standing trees. Everything is typical and normal in this photo, but being there feels a little different. By the way, I don’t recommend shortening the path by cutting corners - it will be faster to return to the path you came from, otherwise the consequences may not be so fun. From my own experience.
There are not just a lot of bumps in this photo, but a lot of bumps!
Apparently, this tree had to go through a lot to get out from under a pile of boulders. Further into the depth of the picture there is a “wall”, again quite flat.
I have repeatedly regretted that I did not buy (for certain reasons) an ultra-wide-angle lens.
The horizon in the picture is not obstructed, it is a clearing, and being on it you don’t feel such a slope, apparently due to the sufficient area of the clearing itself, individual stones and trees. I remember discovering this place more than fifteen years ago. In those days we walked at random without any maps or guides. We just walked along the paths. After that moment I did not walk along this path.
But this year the trail gained popularity and I had difficulty finding this very clearing. Behind the person filming there is a moss carpet - this is the first thing you notice when you come here for the first time. After fifteen years, the same cones (in the previous photo) and the fire pit in the same place remained. I remember my second thought after seeing the moss carpet - you need to come here with a tent to spend the night. Unfortunately, the rules of the reserve prohibit this, and probably for the better - there is no garbage - that's one, two - everything has been preserved the same as 15 years ago.
A shoot of a young larch on a fallen tree. In the picture, due to the unfortunate motley background and bright lighting, it is not very visible. But it was also impossible to pass by.
Rock Monk, Krasnoyarsk Pillars.
These are the steps of natural (I think) origin in the walls on both sides in one of the rocks. In the “Monk” rock itself there is a long gorge about 15-20 meters long and at the end of this gorge on both sides opposite each other there are these “stairs”. One of them (pictured) leads to a “wall” with a track, which in itself is very reminiscent of a fortification.
Sable is a wild inhabitant of the reserve. I met it for the first time, unlike chipmunks with which some paths are simply teeming.
The photo was taken near the fourth Krasnoyarsk pillar of the central rocky area. The area near the fourth pillar is a hub, since paths lead to other (almost all) groups of pillars from here. It can be considered the center of the tourist area of the reserve. There are so many trails that even with a map in hand, it is difficult to find the right one, especially for those who are here for the first time.
Forerunner, Krasnoyarsk.
The photo was taken from the Krasnoyarsk pillar “Forerunner”. The pillar itself is not that huge or remarkable, but it is very easily accessible for those who are afraid of heights (that's me) and it offers a wonderful view of both the city and the central pillars. It so happens that I already have a lot of pictures from this pillar, and I’m posting photos taken in 2014. Perhaps the views are not the best, since there was no desire to repeat them.
Feathers from the Forerunner. View of the Krasnoyarsk “Feathers” pillar from the same place as the previous photo - from the “Forerunner” pillar.
View of Takmak and the city from the “Sinner” rock. Although I could be wrong. In comparison with the first photo of “Takmak-a”, it is clear that this is not one rock, but a group. An even more revealing view can be observed from the Ermak rock.
The Ermak rock was taken from the same place as the previous photo.
Branching path. The photo was taken on one of the most distant pillars - “Fortress”. The path to this rock is more than 15 kilometers, in places you have to cross streams, rivulets, and generally lowlands whose soil is so filled with water that if you are careless, you are guaranteed to get wet feet. And the trails themselves are narrower and more branched in comparison with the popular places of the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve.
Staying in this so-called buffer zone requires permission (pass) from the administration. The “Fortress” pillar, although located far away, is not at all unvisited. The probability of meeting a person here is much higher than seeing a bear, especially in the evening (oddly enough).
It is quite convenient to climb up the rock using such tangles of roots.
The “Fortress” rock/pillar is a huge phenomenon and got its name for a reason. On one side it consists of almost vertical impregnable walls, on the back there is a platform and an approach path to the tops of the rock. By the way, the peaks on the fortress are called nothing more than bastions. The photo was taken at one of these bastions - Kornilovsky.
On the Kornilovsky bastion of the fortress. It is quite a suitable place not only for defense against the enemy, but also for relaxation of a large group of people.
Walking to the edge of a sheer wall. In bad weather here strong wind It’s almost blown away, you can’t see the edge in the fog and it seems like another meter ahead and there’s an abyss.
One of the loopholes. Despite the fact that it is a little inconvenient to climb inside, one person can fit inside very comfortably.
Confirmation that the place was inhabited was the discovery of dry brushwood in this hollow.
View from the same loophole. One of the peaks of the fortress is visible.
Once again we are convinced that nature good architect and the stones are not always scattered so that the devil will break his leg. In our case, even good protection from the wind is organized.
The same thing, but a slightly different angle. It seems even more interesting this way.
A loophole and a good bed on the same Kornilovsky bastion, but on the other side. Even from the photo you can see that the place is not small. Not the best best protection from the rain, but you can hide from the sun.
Adjacent to the “Fortress”. The photo was taken from the Kornilovsky bastion of the Fortress. There is a path to the Savage rock from the central area, but not the easiest one.
View of the “Savage” rock and the city (Krasnoyarsk).
Rocks “Savage” and “Monolith”.
In the rear of the “Fortress” there are many paths, but it is quite difficult to get lost. The main thing is to remember the path along which you came to the fortress and not try to go down the cliff along other paths.
A typical trail on wild Krasnoyarsk pillars (can be seen at the bottom of the photo).
There are also such expanses. On the rock massif “Fortress”. By by and large this is the “foyer” of the Fortress)).
This is what happens - you are walking along a path, and it suddenly continues three meters below. The obstacle is surmountable and in the end I wonder what’s next...
Scallops, Krasnoyarsk.
Trees on poles grow everywhere. Sometimes the same can be said about stones.
Parking " Honeymoon" A comfortable site, well-trodden by tourists. The inscriptions on the stones are a little confusing, but in general this is the only sign of a person visiting here. The most important thing is clean.
Once again we are convinced that tourists still care about nature and do not litter. The site itself is surrounded on three sides by rocks, which guarantees a holiday without wind, but with mosquitoes. Let me remind you that this place (the Fortress rock itself) is about 15 km away from the city, and you can only get here on foot, along the paths.
And here is the hotel sign! The parking lot is the most remote place on the Fortress, from the “entrance”. But at the fortress itself, distances are measured not in kilometers, but in steps. What can you say if you decide to walk around the rock itself?
At the foot of the Fortress (on its far, eastern side). There's a lot that could be said about this card, but I'll leave it to you.
Pillars reserve official website.
You can view the website of the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve, Krasnoyarsk.
Quite picturesque... In such virgin forest you get caught when you break one of the rules - don’t take shortcuts, walk only on well-trodden paths. Yes, it’s very beautiful, but the speed of movement through such a forest is about 10 meters per minute. Now you can imagine how much you will have to go around a several kilometer rock to get to the only path.
And here is another reminder that it is better not to go further!
Such a cheerful stump can console unfortunate travelers if you notice it among such chaos. But it will look welcoming in a separate photo and in a frame.
What's there?
Cheerful birch trunk.
State Nature Reserve "Krasnoyarsk Pillars" was founded back in 1925 on the initiative of city residents and currently has an area of 47,150 hectares.
The height of the rocks (more than 100) here reaches 60-90 meters, and the age rocks varies from the Cambrian (more than 600 million years) to the Carboniferous period. The reserve also has caves up to 100 meters deep.
“Krasnoyarsk Pillars” has been submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List and is awaiting its turn.
But from the first hours of my stay in I was imbued with the atmosphere of the pillars, from the first peak I felt that it was wonderful
Over the past 150 years, an unusual social phenomenon has arisen on Stolby, called “stolbism” - social movement, which is characterized by rock climbing and socializing in an informal setting in natural conditions.
Weather station and the hut behind it:
The main attraction of the reserve are the rocks with the common name “Pillars” for all rocks. Although they all have their own names.
There are “Pillars” themselves - rocks open to tourists, and “Wild Pillars” - rocks located in the depths of the reserve, access to which is limited.
At the first pillar:
First pillar. Nearby there is a sign with its height. For the most part, people climb poles without insurance. There are many passages where you can climb without much risk, but there are also dangerous routes where it is impossible or very difficult to climb without insurance.
At the top of the second pillar. I liked this pillar the most. It is the most massive, at its top there is the largest platform, from here open beautiful views. Rocks heated by the warmth of the fading autumn sun and light fresh breeze fill with a sense of volume and space:
From the top second pillar:
The reserve contains more than 700 species of vascular plants and 250 species of mosses. And the fir taiga prevails here:
Some plant species are listed in the Red Book. It also contains birds such as the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, etc.
There are always a lot of tourists in Stolby. Top of the first pillar On the Sunset:
There can be a lot of people on one pillar at the same time. There are real traffic jams here:
From the top first pillar:
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Pillar "Feathers". This pillar is known for the fact that there are no simple moves to it:
There were a lot of people at the Feathers, everyone was watching the climbers climb through the passage called “Aviator”:
Unfortunately, people quite often fall off poles and die, because... Most people climb them without a safety net, and they fly down dozens of meters.
Here is also someone climbing without insurance:
Then we went to 4th pillar. Panorama from the top: left - second pillar, on right - first pillar, sticks out from below third pillar:
First pillar:
Third pillar:
However, in winter it is also very beautiful here. Pillar "Feathers":
The designated area is located in the north-west of the Eastern Sayan Mountains. The natural boundaries of the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve are the right tributary of the Yenisei River, in the northeast it is Bazaikha, in the south and southwest it is the Mana and Bolshaya Slimeva rivers. In the northeast, the territory borders on the suburbs of Krasnoyarsk. The article provides a description, map and possible routes for exploring this natural monument. You can also see a map and photos of the rocks and the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve - they allow you to appreciate the scale of this territory and its beauty:
Pillar Fortress
According to the geomorphological division, the territory on which the famous pillars are located lies in the Altai-Sayan zone mountain system– from the middle of the Siberian Plateau and West Siberian Plain. The rocks of the Krasnoyarsk pillars are mainly of volcanic and sedimentary origin from the Cambrian (more than 600 million years) to the Carboniferous period. The pillars, together with all the rocks, are part of the Shumikha intrusive complex, formed from pinkish-red syenite quartz. It has a linear shape and extends in a north-east direction, where the ancient remains - pillars - are arranged in a chain.
Sentry
Krasnoyarsk pillars are the territory World Heritage UNESCO. This complete system, wherein natural ecosystems preserved in comparatively stable condition, despite the location close to the industrial zone. Almost all of the designated areas are located on the territory of the Stolby State Nature Reserve and its protected area. Due to this they are under professional protection, which is established on the basis of laws and regulations of the Government Russian Federation and is administered by local folk traditions.
Look at the map of Krasnoyarsk pillars to get a first impression:
Pillar Map
Tourist and excursion map
What is remarkable about the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve
The territory of the Krasnoyarsk pillars was declared a nature reserve in 1925, and in 1936, 1938, 1946 and 1954 a natural area state reserve"Pillars" has expanded significantly. Today its area is 47,219 hectares. What is remarkable for tourists about the Krasnoyarsk Pillars Nature Reserve is the special structure of the rocks located on its territory.
The petrographic structure of the stone is normal - they are mainly formed from potassium feldspar - orthoclase. In general, massive pillars have a stem shape - teardrop-shaped and cylindrical– and in accordance with geophysical data they descend to significant depth. During the cooling process of fused magma, which penetrated from a depth of 500-1500 meters, a system of cracks is formed in the peneplain layer, scattered throughout the massif.
With change absolute altitude terrain, soil and vegetation also change. In the low-mountain zone (200-500 meters above sea level), sub-taiga and forest-steppe, light coniferous and deciduous forests on gray forest soil. In the higher areas (500-800 meters above sea level), the territory is covered with light-coniferous and dark-coniferous taiga on mountain podzolic soils.
The named territory is dominated by pine and fir forests, less common here Siberian pine and larch. In areas where deforestation occurred, aspen and birch forests. On the steep southern slopes among the forests there are small steppe thickets. By the way, these steppes are very ancient, about 4-5 thousand years ago they spread to large territory and occupied a significant part of the current reserve. Bones of marmots and steppe inhabitants were found in their caves. Now total area This territory occupies at least one percent of the entire territory of the reserve. It is here that a third of all known pillars are registered.
The flora is represented by 728 species of various plants: from ferns to lichens and mushrooms. The fauna of vertebrate animals in the reserve has also been well studied. One species of cyclostomes, 22 species have been described bony fish, 4 amphibians, 22 bird species and 58 mammal species. The invertebrate fauna has also been well studied.
Most animals are forest and taiga species. From the Red Book of Russia, the reserve is inhabited by one rare view butterflies and eight birds.
Krasnoyarsk pillars: excursions and routes
Since the end of the 19th century, the territory of the current pillars has been a favorite place for recreation and mountaineering for residents of Krasnoyarsk. On the territory of the reserve there is a special area for tourists and vacationers - it is approximately 1,410 hectares with special set rules and regulations. Excursions along the Krasnoyarsk pillars involve passing certain routes. The routes were developed taking into account the inclusion of the main attractions.
There are several main routes, during which you can visit the most interesting places reserve. They have different degrees of difficulty and different requirements for the preparation of visitors.
The most accessible route is a visit to the Takmakov rocky area; it is accessible even to small children and the elderly. The length of the route is 4 kilometers. The group of rocks in this area represents the most powerful selenite outcrop in the entire territory of the Krasnoyarsk Pillars. The rock is shrouded in all sorts of passages and routes of varying degrees of difficulty.
Route from unusual name The tale of the protected forest will only take one person and will appeal to people who are interested in hiking. Its length is 12 kilometers. Here you can fully appreciate all the delights Siberian taiga, and of course Pillars.
The route of the Krasnoyarsk pillars “Nature is a great sculptor” will introduce you to the rocks and legends of the reserve: Feathers, Lion Gate, First Pillar, Grandma and Granddaughter, Grandfather and Elephant. The length of the one-day route is 13 kilometers.
Route “Meeting with Manskaya Baba” - permanent place habitat of professional rock climbers and mountaineers, and it is here that all competitions are held extreme species sports Along the way you will meet a sea rock monster shark, and you will even be able to pet it. Along the route, an obstacle awaits you - a mountain stretching for 350 kilometers. Climbing the mountain is carried out only with special equipment and a professional instructor. The length of this one-day route is 16 kilometers.
On weekends, Krasnoyarsk residents who prefer active recreation, walk along the Laletinskaya road, the length of which is almost 5 thousand km with a height difference of 600 meters. You can find out more about the route on the official website of the reserve.
Weather and climate
The continental climate of the territory softens somewhat mountainous terrain and differs from the border of the forest-steppe higher humidity air, precipitation (66 mm) and growing season (138 days). Average annual temperature air is minus 1-2 degrees, in the forest-steppe plus 0.3 degrees. The weather is quite favorable for active recreation.
Krasnoyarsk pillars: how to get there and where to stay
How to get to Krasnoyarsk Pillars with your own transport? This can be done using a developed network of highways. The reserve is located in the Sverdlovsk district of the city of Krasnoyarsk. The final stop you need is “Turbaza” of routes No. 50, 19, 78, and on weekends there is an additional route No. 80.
If you have your own transport, then the Laletinskaya road will be your guide.
Another question is where to stay so that all the attractions are within excursion accessibility. There are guest houses on the territory of the reserve where non-local tourists can stay. They are equipped with all necessary amenities.
Savages will appreciate the well-equipped tent camp in Narym, designed for 70 people. There are pallets for setting up tents, a summer kitchen and an equipped gazebo where you can light a fire.
Syenite - intrusive igneous rock gray-pink color, close to granite. There are three main areas that visitors strive to get to: Bobrovy Log fun park (the largest ski and recreational complex located beyond the Urals), Central Pillars and the Chinese Wall.
The Stolby Nature Reserve is often called the lungs of Krasnoyarsk. And indeed it is. The taiga, untouched by man, generously gives Fresh air industrial giant of Siberia.
The unusual shape of the Krasnoyarsk pillars is indicated by their names: Grandfather, Golden Eagle, Feathers, Kovrigi, Manskaya Baba, Chinese Wall, Fortress and many others. In total, there are about 500 different syenite outcrops in the reserve, and 99 pillar rocks themselves. The Feather Rock is often represented as a symbol of the Krasnoyarsk pillars: 30-meter stones rise vertically. There are 13 passages laid here. Since 1952, the passage between the two extreme feather rocks has been called Zverevsky, in honor of the doctor Lyudmila Vladimirovna Zvereva, the first woman to climb here without insurance. The appearance of the Grandfather rock, which resembles the profile of an old man in a hat, is also unusual. Geologists estimate that this old man is at least 10 million years old.
Rock feathersgeneral information
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- Full name: State Nature Reserve “Stolby”.
- IUCN Category: Ia (Strict Natural Reserve).
- Date of foundation: June 30, 1925.
- Region: Krasnoyarsk Territory.
- Area: 47219 hectares.
- Relief: mountainous.
- Climate: continental.
- Official website: http://www.zapovednik-stolby.ru/
- Email: [email protected].
Story
Krasnoyarsk pillars are one of the most unusual places Russia. They are known far beyond the country's borders among mountaineers and rock climbers. It was they who gave birth to a special sports and philosophical movement - stolbism, which is a sociocultural phenomenon, social phenomenon, a way of life inextricably linked with the Krasnoyarsk pillars.
One of the unwritten postulates of stolbism says: “A hole, no matter how difficult it may be, can be considered taken only if it is passed alone and without any devices.” The goal is to measure your strength with nature, to show what you yourself are capable of.
Unfortunately, the history of stolbism goes back a large number of tragic cases. Many climbers, tourists and rescuers died here. In 1997, a chapel was built to commemorate them.
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Already on turn of XIX-XX centuries, Krasnoyarsk pillars have become the most popular place of recreation and tourism among residents and guests of Krasnoyarsk, so when in 1913 an attempt was made to develop stone at the Second pillar, and in 1917 - massive logging forests, this caused violent public resistance. In 1919, attempts began to organize a reserve here. The initiators were the residents of Krasnoyarsk, who sought to preserve their treasure.
On June 30, 1925, by resolution of the Yenisei Provincial Executive Committee, a decision was issued to organize the Stolby Nature Reserve with an area of 3,960 hectares. Any kind economic activity from now on it was prohibited here. Throughout the 20th century, the territory of the reserve increased several times.
Vegetable world
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The reserve is home to 1,037 species of vascular plants and 260 species of mosses. About 150 plant species are included in the red books various levels. Among them are the bulbous calypso (Calypso bulbosa), the common and large-flowered lady's shoes (Cypripedium calceolus and C. Macranthos), the palmate root (Dactylorhiza majalis), the clotted flower (Neottianthe cucullata), the helmeted orchis (Orchis militaris), feather feather grass (Stipa pennata) .
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Here the kingdom of fir taiga, typical of the middle mountains of the Eastern Sayans, stretches everywhere. Among the deciduous trees in the reserve you can see the Nashchokin linden (Tilia nasczokinii) - an endemic species that is found exclusively in the territory Krasnoyarsk Territory.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) exhibits a rare phenomenon in the plant world - a change in the color of the petals during flowering: at first they are pink, then blue. In ancient medicine, a decoction of lungwort was used to treat diseases of the respiratory system.
From others medicinal plants Here you can find thick-leaved bergenia, or Mongolian tea (Bergenia crassifolia). This plant can be seen even at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
Animal world
The fauna of the Stolby Nature Reserve includes 56 species of mammals, 200 birds and 22 fish. Maral live here - the largest subspecies red deer(Cervus elaphus) and musk deer (Moschus moschiferus) - a typical inhabitant of the middle taiga, Brown bear (Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus), lynx (Lynx lynx), wolverine ( Gulo gulo), fox ( Vulpes vulpes), badger (Meles meles). The most numerous is the family of rodents. The dominant genera here are wood voles (Clethrionomys) and chipmunks (Tamias). The Altai pika (Ochotona alpina) is found on rocky areas.
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Common birds include taiga flycatchers (Ficedula mugimaki), warblers (Phylloscopus proregulus), olive and pied thrushes (Turdus obscurus and Zoothera dauma), blue nightingales (Luscinia suape), whistling crows (Gymnorhina tibicen), bluetails (Tarsiger cyanurus), northern eagle owls (Bubo bubo) and wood grouse (Tetrao urogallus).
Blue nightingales are one of the most mysterious birds of Siberia. Their distribution area extends from the Ob to the Sea of Okhotsk, and outside Russia includes parts of China, Korea and Japan. Some fanciers have managed to keep nightingales at home.
In the Stolby Nature Reserve you can often see the common viper (Vipera berus) and viviparous lizard(Zootoca vivipara). It’s interesting what common vipers prefer northern latitudes or highlands. In the Swiss Alps they live even at an altitude of 3000 m above sea level. Vipers never exceed 70 cm in length and can be easily identified by the zigzag pattern on their backs. Vipers live up to 12 years.
Information for visitors
Reserve mode
The reserve is open to the public in the tourist and excursion area. Four excursion routes have been developed here: “Takmakovsky rocky area”, “Tale of a reserved forest”, “Nature is a great sculptor”, “Meeting with Manskaya Baba”. Each route has its own degree of difficulty and requires certain preparation.
How to get there
The reserve borders Krasnoyarsk, and the main administration is located in the same city, so you need to get to the capital of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. This can be done by plane or train. Direct flights Krasnoyarsk has 84 cities in the world.
Where to stay
In Krasnoyarsk, many hotels and inns are ready to offer their services.