Kivach Nature Reserve
Kivach Nature Reserve (Russian: Кивач заповедник) (also Kivach) is a Russian 'zapovednik' (strict nature reserve) established in 1931 to study and protect taiga of the Republic of Karelia. The site includes the famous 10.4 meter Kivach waterfall on the Suna River. The reserve is situated about 20 km northwest of the town of Kondopoga in the Kondopozhsky District. It covers an area of 10,880 ha (42.0 sq mi).
| Kivach Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Russian: Кивач заповедник | |
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |
Kivach Zapovednik | |
Location of Reserve | |
| Location | Republic of Karelia |
| Nearest city | Kondopoga |
| Coordinates | 62°20′0″N 33°55′0″E |
| Area | 10,880 hectares (26,885 acres; 42 sq mi) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia) |
| Website | http://www.zapkivach.ru/ |
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