Berezinski Reserve

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Berezinskl Biosphere Reserve established in 1925 is located in the northern part of Belarus (120 km from Minsk - capital of the Republic of Belarus). In the total area of the reserve 80000 ha, natural lovely places and different landscapes, forest massifs, marshes and water bodies have retained intact till present days. The Reserve is an ideal site for living of numerous wild animals - 52 mammal, 217 bird, 10 amphibian, 5 reptile, 34 fish species. Plant community is also very representative, more than 780 herbaceous species can be found in the Reserve.

In every season several walking routes (up to 12 people) are organized; in summer time - water routes along the ancient way "from Vikings to Greeks". Both, in winter and in summer unique scenes of wild life be observed; for instance-Capercaillie and black-cock mating; holes and lairs of mammal predators, young ungulates, nests of rare birds, flowering of relic plants, bisons, elks, wild boars, wolves. Along the ecological trail, visitors acquaint themselves with different forest types, marshes, which are typical for the south taiga zone and may see many rare plant species.

Water routes along rivers and lakes of the Reserve are very spectacular. The biggest river of the Reserve is Beresina, there are also a lot of large and small lakes. Chub, bream, pike and tench arc common here. After fascinating trips on boats, there are a possibilities to fish, to enjoy sauna, to have a rest in a House of Hunter and Fisher, to taste traditionally Byelorussian dishes and to cook a camp course by yourself.

For amateurs of photo safari arc organized special activities (2-3 people), these can be carried out during the entire year with due regard to animal ecology. Close to the hotel, there located the Nature Museum, where stuffed animals and birds, typical for the Reserve are presented as if in natural surroundings, some of the inhabitants can be observed in open-air pens. The Ecological Education Centre, with a hall for 200, can house various kinds of meetings and scientific conferences. In the Reserve, a lot of facilities are offered for visitors' entertainment - a hotel for 50 beds, restaurant, fire-place hall, sauna. For amateurs of camping - several small wooden houses for 28 beds, scattered in lovely places of the Reserve. In the Hunting Enterprise "Barsuki", there is a possibility to organize hunting on a commercial basis.

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