| Khakasski Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Russian: Хакасский заповедник (Also: Khakassky) | |
 Khakasski Zapovednik | |
  Location of Reserve | |
| Location | Khakassia |
| Nearest city | Abakan |
| Coordinates | 52°6′0″N 89°17′0″E / 52.10000°N 89.28333°E |
| Area | 2,675.58 square kilometres (661,150 acres; 1,033 sq mi) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia) |
| Website | http://zapovednik-khakassky.ru/en |
Khakasski Nature Reserve (Russian: Хакасский заповедник) (also Khakassky) is a Russian 'zapovednik' (strict nature reserve) covering two large mountain areas (alpine and mountain-steppe), and a cluster of seven steppe sites located within the left bank of the Minusinsk depression. The reserve is situated in the Tashtypsky District of Khakassia.[1][2] It was originally created to preserve steppe ecosystems, wetlands and waterfowl nesting sites, and a historical complex of monuments and cemeteries from the 4-11 centuries BC. The reserve is particularly noted for its variety of large lakes on the Yenisei River migration route for birds. The current configuration of protected sectors was established in 1999, and covers a total area of 2,675.58 km2 (1,033.05 sq mi).[1]
- ^ a b "Khakasski Zapovednik (Official Site)" (in Russian). Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia). Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ^ "Khakasski Zapovednik" (in Russian). Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia). Retrieved January 21, 2016.