Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve

The Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Biosphere Reserve named after Mikhail Zablotsky is an island of wilderness in the most densely populated region of Russia.

It is the only reserve of the Moscow region, which is situated 12 km from Serpukhov town. It is located on the terraces of the valley of the Oka River, covered with pine and mixed forests. In the reserve, there grow 981 species of vascular plants. This unique territory supports diverse ecosystems like swamps with commonly northern sundews and cranberries, and typical southern steppe vegetation.

This is one of the smallest reserves in Russia. However, the area of about 5 thousand hectares is inhabited by 142 species of birds and 57 species of wild mammals. The main attraction of the reserve is a European bison – a wild wood ox, the largest ungulate animal in Europe, a contemporary of the mammoth, which recently was on the blink of extinction. Visiting the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve is a great opportunity to relax in the nature and to get unforgettable experience of meeting a herd of European and American bison in the forest.

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Volunteer

The reserve seeks the help of open-hearted people with skilful hands who love nature and wish to preserve its glorious beauty.

Adopt a Bison

The king of the bulls urgently needs your care. Whether an individual, a group of friends or an organization, you can adopt a bison by funding its annual nursery expenses.

Book a Tour

You are invited to enjoy the idyllic nature of the southern suburbs: walk along the eco-path with an expert guide, visit the bison breeding centre, and explore the reserve's museum.‏

Latest News

Conference in Crimea — we share experience
15.10.2019 News, Reserve news
On the eve of the Day of Natural Reserves Workers, the All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference “RESERVES – 2019: BIOLOGICAL AND LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY, PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT” completed its work.
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October 14 — Day of Natural Reserves Workers
14.10.2019 News, Reserve news
The staff of the Prioksko-Terrasny State Natural Reserve congratulates all people who have chosen the protection and study of nature as their profession. Thanks to them, natural territories and biological diversity are preserved in their original form in Russia.
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Strategy born in Seville
13.09.2019 News, Reserve news
We continue a series of publications on the history of the “Man and the Biosphere” program, we offer you an interview with candidate of biological sciences Olga Kirilyuk.
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17th scientific conference on the study of bison was held in Poland
12.09.2019 News, Reserve news
Delegates from the Prioksko-Terrasny Zapovednik took part in the 17th scientific conference convened by the Society of Friends of the Bison, which was held from September 5 to 7 in the Bialowieza National Park (Poland).
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Partners

The reserve would like to express gratitude towards its partners and is ready to cooperate with all interested organizations and individuals.