The largest reserves of the Tula region

Which nature reserves and national parks of the Tula region are protected by the state? In this region there are several places where for the descendants the pristine nature, cultural and historical sights are preserved. Let's consider what reserves there are in the Tula region.

"Tula Zaseki"

The presented national park is organized relatively recently. The purpose of its creation is the development of ecological tourism in the region, preservation of the forest ecosystem. The area of the national park, which is under protection, is about 25,000 hectares.

The reserve "Tula Zaseki" is represented by large forests, which were used in the period from the 14th to the 16th century as a defensive line on the outskirts of the Moscow State. Today the territory is open to visitors by nature lovers.

On the territory of the national park there are more than 600 species of unique plants, animals and insects. A lot of them are listed in the Red Book. In the local forests grows about 100 species of mushrooms. You can see old oaks here. Some of them reach the age of 300 years.

"Yasnaya Polyana"

Continuing to survey the reserves of the Tula region, it is worth noting the natural memorial complex "Yasnaya Polyana". It was organized in 1919 in the territory where the estate of Leo Tolstoy was located. Later the building was turned into a museum.

Annually more than 100 000 tourists from all over the country visit the "Clear Glade". Scientific conferences, meetings of writers are held on the territory of the reserve. There is a publishing house, there is a branch of tourism.

«Kulikovo Field»

Considering the reserves of the Tula region, one can not ignore the memorial object called "Kulikovo Field". The natural-historical complex is under state protection and includes a wide range of monuments of architecture, archeology, and monumental art.

On the territory of the reserve in due time occurred Kulikovskaya battle - one of the largest battles in history. In one armed clash, about 100,000 soldiers came together. It was this battle that marked the turning point on the way to expelling the Golden Horde from the territory of the Moscow state.

In general, the territory of the reserve is one of the key areas for scientists in the country, the study of which allows to form an idea of the resettlement of Old Russian nationalities.

"Polenovo"

Observing the reserves of the Tula region, it is worth considering the memorial complex "Polenovo". This object is one of the largest museums-reserves of the country. It occupies a territory of 870 hectares. In the protected area there are ancient farmlands, forests, gardens, homestead parks and temples of old eras.

The main objective of the reserve is not only the preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the family of the artist Polenov, whose manor was once located on the territory, but also the protection of natural resources.

Finally

So we reviewed the main reserves of the Tula region. Each of them plays a key role in preserving the natural resources of the region and the cultural and historical heritage of the country.