Galichya Gora

Galichya Gora
Galichya Gora
Map showing the location of Galichya Gora
Location Russia
Nearest city Zadonsk
Coordinates 52°36′5″N 38°55′42″E / 52.60139°N 38.92833°E / 52.60139; 38.92833Coordinates: 52°36′5″N 38°55′42″E / 52.60139°N 38.92833°E / 52.60139; 38.92833
Area 230 ha
Established 1925
Governing body Voronezh State University

Galichya Gora is a Zapovednik or nature reserve located in Yeletsky District of Lipetsk Oblast and is administered by Voronezh State University.

History

Galichya Gora was founded on 25 April 1925. Originally it was administered by Yeletsky regional museum. However, on 17 April 1936, administration was transferred to Voronezh State University.[1]

Constituent areas

The reserve consists of six different areas:[1]

  • Galichya Gora, (the original reserve)
  • Morozova Gora (added on 5 May 1941)
  • Pluschan (added since 1953)
  • Bykova Sheya (added since 1953)
  • Voronov Kamen (added since 1953)
  • Vorgolskoe (added since 1953)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Reserve "Galichya Gora"". zapovednik.h1.ru. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
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