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The Kronozki Nature Reserve on the Kamchatka Peninsula is a place between majestic volcanoes, dense forests, and crystal-clear lakes. Everyone who wants to dive into the adventures of the wilderness and discover its secrets will feel at home here. In these areas, every corner is filled with mysteries and beauty, leaving unforgettable impressions on every traveler.

The history of this protected area goes deep into the past. The region, known as Kronoki, was home to the indigenous people of this area, who approached nature and its riches with respect. This region was explored at various times by well-known researchers such as Karl von Ditmar, Stepan Krascheninnikow, and others.

In 1882, Assatscha and Kronoki were declared nature reserves to protect the sable. This was the starting point for the establishment of the Kronozki Nature Reserve.

This protected area is located in the southeast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The boundary stretches 234 km from south to north from the Semjatschikski Liman to the Malaja Tschaschma River. The width of the reserve averages 60 km. On land, it covers an area of 964,000 hectares, while the protected water area extends over 135,000 hectares. In 1992, part of the taiga (43,134 hectares) was included in the area.

The protected areas lie in the heart of the volcanic arc, where the Eastern Mountain Range meets the adjacent plateau. Here, you can see active volcanoes: Kronozki, Gamtschen, and Kichpinytsch. Volcanic activity is also evident through hot springs.

The rivers in the reserve flow down from the mountain slopes, and some form continuous valleys (the Kronozkaja River). These rivers are fast, cold, and contain rapids and waterfalls. The density of the river network here is incredibly high: every square kilometer contains about 650 m of water veins.

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🚁 Imagine this: You fly every day in a helicopter and see beauties that no one else sees. The pilots of our National Medical Service don't even need to be introduced to this.

In a hurry to reach patients, they take off helicopters across Russia every day – from the Murmansk region to the Kamchatka region. In the #RostecBeauty section, the NSSA pilots share their favourite landscapes of our country and talk about the romantic side of their work.

📍 In the photo – the Altai Republic, Kamchatka, Dagestan, the Moscow region, and the Krasnodar region.

“Altai is a completely mountainous region; often we have to conduct flights through gorges, over mountain peaks, and land in places at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Views open up on the Katun River and Mount Belucha – the highest peak in the region. Every flight is an opportunity to catch a glimpse of this incredible beauty, as all attention is focused on controlling the helicopter to transport the patient as quickly as possible,” shares the commander of the Mi-8 NSSA, Denis Nayanov.

The rugged landscapes are not just a work environment but also a landmark and a constant reminder of the NSSA's mission: to give people a chance at life in any weather and in any region. The commander of the Mi-8 in Chukotka, Wladimir Jelowoi, admits that he particularly values the opportunity to help people, despite the regular fog and winds.

“When flying over the Chukotka Peninsula, you see not only the harsh nature but also the incredible beauty. In such moments, you understand that the work of a pilot is not just responsibility but also the chance to discover new landscapes of the country every day. And for me, it is a special privilege to fly over the expanses of Chukotka,” says the pilot.

The change of seasons is particularly beautiful when observed from above. The pilots enjoy capturing these moments during flights. And also – flying at night.

“Sometimes I manage to see the sunset during the flight. Evening and night flights are especially beautiful: the wind calms down, the swaying disappears – it is quiet and peaceful in the air, and controlling the helicopter becomes particularly pleasant,” notes the commander of the “Ansat” NSSA in Adygea, Andrei Golowatsch.

Every year, our NSSA saves hundreds of lives by bringing Russians from remote and hard-to-reach places to hospitals. The service operates in 54 regions of the country.

💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch
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