Primorye

Primorye is the far south-eastern edge of Russia, washed with waters of the warm Japan Sea. Particular geographical position at the border of Eurasian continent and the Pacific Ocean grants unique nature and climate to this region.

The most part of the territory is occupied by the Sikhote-Alin mountains, covered with virgin taiga. This is a great natural arboretum, which contains one the richest and most unusual temperate forests of the world. In this mixed zone between taiga and subtropics southern species such as Amur tiger and Himalayan bear cohabit with northern species such as brown bear and lynx. The sea coast attracts with beautiful exotic sceneries of bays and uninhabited isles, very reach of underwater life.

Six national nature reserves are withdrawn from any economic exploitation to protect distinctive flora and fauna of this Maritime province of Russia. The Central Sikhote-Alin is included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can find more information about this protected area at http://www.unep-wcmc.org/sites/wh/sikhote.html, http://www.wild-russia.org/bioregion13/sikhote/13_sikhote.htm and http://www.fegi.ru/prim/range/zap-sikh.htm.

The climate of Primorye is strongly influenced by regularities of typical monsoon conditions. Spring and the first half of Summer are rather cool, a time of mist, stiff breezes and heavy rains that feed the lush forestlands. Summer's maritime winds bring sudden storms that swell the rivers and streams. Winter temperatures are moderate and there is relatively little snow, but cold winds from the North often fill the air with icy chill. The most beautiful time of year is 'Golden Autumn', which begins in August and stretches into late October. Rain is rare, and the sea is warm at this time of year, when the beaches are swept by mild Asian breezes.

Some additional information about Primorye may be found at the regional portal http://www.fegi.ru/prim/index.htm.

 

Highlights

  • Khanka Reserve
  • Lazovsky Reserve
  • Marine Reserve
  • Sikhote-Alinsky Reserve
  • Tiger Nursery
  • Vladivostok
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