03/03/2025 Maslenitsa festivities

Spring should be greeted with cheerful festivities, songs and pancakes. As the old saying goes, Maslenitsa without pancakes is like a name day without pies! Festivities in the best traditions of Maslenitsa were held on the 2^nd of March  in the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve. The organizers tried very hard to design the photo zones, among which a huge brown bear in a cap with a balalaika, so everyone could take a cool photo for memory. At the Central Estate the guests were greeted by three full-length dolls – a pair of bison in Russian folk dresses and a squirrel. The real Maslenitsa festivities were organized for the guests by the specialists from the Department of Environmental Education and Educational Tourism. The teams of registered participants guessed the questions of the educational quiz with noise and laughter! After that they made a sun amulet, drank tea with pancakes, jam and bagels. Street festivities with songs, round dances and games began at exactly 2 pm. The culmination of the Reserve Maslenitsa was the departure of winter and the meeting of spring. The atmospheric art space “Seasons” was created especially for this purpose. The 6-meter-long arch was divided into two seasons and thematically decorated with natural materials. All the guests stood up in pairs and, holding hands tightly, walked through winter and found themselves in spring. Each participant made a wish! And despite the fact that it snowed almost all day, it failed to spoil the spring festive mood. We had a very good time!

03/12/2025 Spring interdepartmental studies

On the 12^th of March the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve took part in interdepartmental studies to organize interaction between structural divisions of various departments during the fire season-2025. Tactical and special, complex, interdepartmental studies on emergency response during forest fire fighting have traditionally been held on the territory of the forestry “Russky les” in Karpova Polyana. Considerable forces and resources were involved. Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve, Emergency rescue service “Jupiter”, the 29^th Department of Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in Moscow region, the 13^th territorial administration of “Mosoblpozhspas”, Branch “Russky les”of “Mosoblles”, Head of the Operational Headquarters of the forestry department “Russky les”, Branch “Russky les” Podolsk of “Tsentrleshoz”, Serpukhov administration, the operational group of the Committee of Emergency Situations in Serpukhov participated in solving the educational tasks. The “legend” of the studies was the usual and most likely — the ignition of dry grass due to strong wind, the fire quickly spread into the forest and began to spread to the settlement. The state inspectors from the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve are leaving for the fire site by the Small Forestry Complex based on UAZ Patriot. Several huge bonfires, simulating a natural fire, were quickly put out and reliably poured with water to prevent re-ignition. The staff acted professionally and were equipped with the necessary equipment. The state inspectors checked for the readiness of special machinery and equipment. Each participant of the studies improved their skills in using fire fighting equipment and tested personal protective equipment in practice.

03/21/2025 MITT-25

The specialists of the Educational Tourism Department of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve took part in the 31^st  International Exhibition of Tourism and the Hospitality Industry MITT. The reserve has traditionally presented its tourist potential at the presentation of Moscow region. The specialists paid much attention to the upcoming celebration of the 80^th anniversary of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve, as there are many interesting plans and projects ahead that will attract visitors to the reserve and Serpukhov District. Exciting quizzes, contests and master classes awaited the guests. In addition there was a unique opportunity to get acquainted with local gastronomic brands. This year more than 1,000 representatives of tour operators, hotels, restaurants and various branches related to the hospitality industry from 36 countries took part in the MITT exhibition. The CIS and Middle Eastern countries, India, Nepal, China, Hungary, Cuba, Kenya, Madagascar and many others were widely represented here. All companies seeking to show their products and services on the Russian market have received this opportunity. The 31^st  International Exhibition of Tourism and the Hospitality Industry MITT-2025 was held at the Crocus Expo exhibition complex from the 18^th to the 20^th of March.

03/28/2025 Guests, awards, gifts

Alexander Kaltais, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow Regional Duma, paid a working visit to the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve. The visit was timed the upcoming 80^th anniversary of the reserve and included a meeting with the staff, a solemn awarding ceremony for employees and a discussion of topical issues of the development of a specially protected natural area. During the meeting A.V. Kaltais emphasized the significant contribution of the reserve’s staff to the conservation of Moscow region biological diversity and the development of environmental education. As part of the solemn meeting, the chairman presented certificates of honor and memorable gifts to distinguished employees. After the official part, the guests went on a tour where they visited the Central Bison Nursery, one of the key attractions of the reserve. During an informal conversation Svetlana Rodionova, the Head of the reserve, discussed different areas of work with the delegation and invited the government representative to the celebrations dedicated to the 80^th anniversary of the reserve, which will be held on June 21, 2025 at the Central Estate.