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Baikal Nature Reserve This area features Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake and the world's largest source of fresh water.
The magnificent place is home to 300 species of animals and 80 species of plant.
Amazingly 25 of these are listed in the Red Book of Endangered Species, making this area very unique.
The rivers which feed into Lake Baikal, although a part of the reserve are able to be fished.
They are teeming with Black Grayling, Lenok, Burbot and Taimen.
Visitors can hike on the Great Baikal Trail, kayak, canoe or cruise on the Lake or along the surrounding rivers or ride a bike along one of the many trails or even dive into the depths of the lake.
The non-profit Great Baikal Trail Project has been under construction since 2003 and aims to create an eco-sensitive walking trail all the way around the Baikal, with a total length of 1,800km! This provides plenty of amazing hiking opportunities around the Lake, especially in summer.
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Altai Reserve Altai Reserve is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to the Altai Republic's tallest peak, Mount Beluhka (4,506m), the highest point in Siberia.
Mount Beluhka provides those willing to climb it incredible views and the chance to see the endangered snow leopard.
Amongst the towering peaks is the Katun River which is considered one of Siberia's best rafting destinations.
Born out of the icy slopes of Mount Belukha and fed by the Gelber glacier, the Katun River's 688km length makes it the largest river in Altai.
This amazing nature reserve does not have a single road, creating an impressive wilderness for visitors to explore and conquer.
The reserve features 1,190 lakes, including Siberia's Swan Lake, the Blue Lakes and Teletskoe Lake which means golden lake in local language.
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Kuznetsk Alatau Reserve The Kuznetsk Alatau Reserve is located in the south of Central Siberia.
The valley, surrounded by high mountain ranges, is filled with pristine cedar woods amongst winding ice cold rivers, and vast deep lakes fed by glacier caps and underground water.
The reserve is one of the world most beautiful ecosystems.
The reserve is known for its vast hiking trails.
The trails are well-trodden and the extensive range of trails means most visitors are able to experience the area from between the tress.
Small huts cater for walkers who prefer a little outdoor luxury over a tent.
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Kronotsky Nature Reserve The reserve is located on the Kamchatka Peninsula bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Despite its great size, the 1,250km long Kamchatka Peninsula is home to just 400,000 people.
The reserve is home to waterfalls, the Valley of Geysers, thermal lakes and Mount Karymsky, an active volcano.
The Valley of Geysers, is one of the official Seven Wonders of Russia.
Kamchatka's Valley of Geysers is home to the second largest concentration of geysers on earth, scattered across a 6km basin with bizarre volcanic scenery.
Steaming and occasionally expelling huge volumes of hot water in a spectacular jet, geysers are a remarkable natural phenomenon not to be missed.
Mount Karymsky, the most active volcano in Kamchatka, it erupts every couple of years.
Unsurprisingly it is also one of the most photographed, as it is a perfectly symmetrical stratovolcano.
Discover the place where you can take a helicopter flight over the Valley of Geysers or trek up one of the nature reserves many active volcanoes.
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Caucasian Biosphere Reserve Another of Siberia's UNESCO World Heritage List sites the reserve is located on the northern and southern slopes of the Western Caucasus.
The permanently snow-covered Mt.
Elbrus and Mt.
Kazbek, both over 5000 meters high are features of this reserve.
Mt Elbrus lures mountaineers from around the world to its towering peaks.
The other superb sight is the largest and deepest lake in the North Caucasus, Lake Kezenoyam.
Here salmo ezenami, a rare species of trout, native only to this lake thrive.
Some areas of the reserve require a special permit to visit, although a permit can be obtained in nearby Sochi.
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Vasyugan Swamp The Vasyugan Swamp lies in western Siberia, between the Irtysh and Ob rivers.
Although a swamp may not sound like an interesting place to visit, it is one of the largest swamps in the world.
The area is infrequently visited by tourists making the atmosphere very tranquil.
The swamp is teeming with rare species of animal and bird giving any visitors the chance to experience a wide variety of them.
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Great Arctic Nature Reserve The Great Arctic Nature Reserve encompasses immense polar deserts and the Arctic tundra.
Covered with snow for most of the year, it only melts briefly in summer.
This is the biggest protected area in all of Eurasia and is home to the wonderful polar bears.
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Far Eastern Marine Reserve This reserve which includes 11 islands was set up to preserve the rare species of marine wildlife and plants.
Many of the species in the area are now endangered, adding to the urgency to preserve their environment.
Activities and experiences in the area include ecotourism, aquaculture, deer farming, crafts, and sustainable hunting.