Nature reserves of Russia - stunning in its beauty places in which collected all the grandeur of unspoiled nature: the mighty coniferous forests, sparkling in the sun mountain river with the transparent ice water, crystal-clear blue lakes. Most of the reserves maintained hiking - easy trails and even houses, in which you can arrange accommodation. However, they also present and wild areas where untouched cheloveka.Gosudarstvenny Nature Reserve "Krasnoyarsk Pillars" is located close to the city. On three sides by natural boundaries are right tributaries of the Yenisei. The reserve area covers 47, 2000 hectares. The first data concerning the pillars date back to the 80s of the XVIII century, but only after a century Krasnoyarsk nature lovers started visiting this region not only for hunting, but also for rock climbing. And at the end of XIX - early XX century, it was a favorite vacation spot residents and travelers come here. And in 1925 on the initiative of residents of the reserve was created. Thus, Krasnoyarsk sought to preserve the unique and rich natural systems around the amazing "pillars", which are volcanic syenite outcrops. Within the reserve, there are about a hundred rocks, each of which people gave apt names such as "Lions Gate", "Gemini", "Santa", "feathers", "Mittens" and others. Rocks are divided into two categories - the actual "poles" that are open to tourists, as well as "Wild pillars" - located in remote parts of the reserve rock, to which access is limited. Today, as 150 years ago, the inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk enjoy visiting the "Columns" to relax or enjoy climbing and other sports. In many years of reserve had the whole social movement "stolbizm", whose members are engaged in rock-climbing and communicate in natural conditions in an informal setting. Without a doubt, having been here at least once, you'll remember this place for life.
Within the reserve, there are about a hundred rocks, each of which people gave apt names such as "Lions Gate", "Gemini", "Santa", "feathers", "Mittens" and others. Rocks are divided into two categories - the actual "poles" that are open to tourists, as well as "Wild pillars" - located in remote parts of the reserve rock, to which access is limited.
Today, as 150 years ago, the inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk enjoy visiting the "Columns" to relax or enjoy climbing and other sports. In many years of reserve had the whole social movement "stolbizm", whose members are engaged in rock-climbing and communicate in natural conditions in an informal setting. Without a doubt, having been here at least once, you'll remember this place for life.