Ancient stones denote burial grounds in the open steppe
Ancient stones denote burial grounds from previous civilisations in the open steppe
Menhirs - ancient man-made natural stone structures in the Khakassian steppes
Lake Eight in the Itkul Lake cluster
Menhirs in the Khakassian steppes
Tourists near the Visitor Centre, Oglachty Cluster. 2020 г
Steppe lakes in the Itkul Lake cluster
Coniferous forests in the upper reaches of the Abakan River
The Khakassky Reserve consists of nine steppe and taiga clusters scattered throughout Khakassia. The Podzaploty cluster
Khakassky nature reserve ranger station on the Bolshoi Abakan river
The buildings of the Lykov hermit family near the mouth of the Yerinat River
The hermit Agafia Lykova in 2013
The Yerinat River (left) flows into the Bolshoi Abakan River (right). On the bank of the Yerinat you can see the buildings of the Lykov hermit family
A foggy morning in the upper reaches of the Bolshoi Abakan River
Reserve rangers patrol the Bolshoi Abakan River. 2013 г