November 26 - "The use of UAVs in work in protected areas"

From 21 to 23 November, on the basis of the Nizhne-Svirsky nature reserve, in the village of Kovkenitsy, a training seminar was held under the title "The use of UAVs in work in protected areas."

What is a UAV? If you decipher these three letters, it turns out that the UAV is an unmanned aerial vehicle.

November 18 - The results of the "Golden Path of Russia" competition have been announced

Polistovsky Reserve received two awards from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation!

At the All-Russian Congress of Directors of Protected Areas, which is now taking place in the town of Zheleznovodsk,
Stavropol Territory, the results of the competition "The Golden Path of Russia" were summed up.
Among the many protected areas, our Polistovye was singled out, which pleases!

November 11 - in the Polistovsky Reserve, an offsite meeting was held on the repair of roads leading to the ecological routes of the protected area

Representatives of the Pskov Region Tourism Committee, the Pskov Region Transport and Roads Committee, the Head of the
Bezhanitsky District, the Deputy Head of the Loknyansky District, the director and employees of the Polistovsky Reserve,
as well as representatives of the Pskovavtodor State Budgetary Institution of the Pskov Region came to inspect the roads.

Back in early autumn 2020, the Polistovsky Reserve, together with the Tourism Committee of the Pskov Region and
the Committee for Natural Resources of the Pskov Region, prepared a request to the Administration of the Pskov Region
describing the condition of roads in the Podberezenskaya volost and the Polistovsky rural settlement.
During the visit, the expert commission studied the problem sections of the roads, and decisions were made on further
actions to bring the roads to a satisfactory condition.

9 ноября - Аннотированные списки мхов и сосудистых растений Полистовского заповедника.

Полистовский заповедник – край первозданных болот и озёр, чередующихся разнообразными внутриболотными островами, что создаёт чрезвычайно пёструю природную мозаику.

Такое сочетание биотопов определяет с одной стороны важную роль в формировании флоры мохообразных растений, с другой – сосудистых растений. Многообразие объектов растительного мира на протяжении многих лет привлекает внимание ведущих специалистов и исследовательских коллективов, которые проводят инвентаризацию видового состава растений Полистовского заповедника.

November 9 - Annotated lists of mosses and vascular plants of the Polistovsky Reserve

The Polistovsky Reserve is a land of pristine bogs and lakes, alternating with various bog islands, which creates an extremely variegated natural mosaic.

This combination of biotopes determines, on the one hand, an important role in the formation of the flora of bryophytes, and on the other hand, vascular plants. The variety of flora objects for many years has attracted the attention of leading specialists and research teams who carry out an inventory of the species composition of plants of the Polistovsky Reserve. The monitoring work has resulted in a new scientific product that summarizes the long-term studies of the flora of the reserve. We bring to your attention two new scientific publications of the Polistovsky Reserve: VASCULAR PLANTS OF THE POLISTOVSKY RESERVE and MOSSES OF POLISTOVSKY RESERVE.

Thematic collections

The annotated list of mosses of the Polistovsky Reserve includes ecological and cenotic characteristics, information on the location and occurrence of 138 species of mosses in the territory of the Polistovsky Reserve and 19 species of mosses recorded only in the protected zone.

The publication Vascular Plants of the Polistovsky Reserve contains an annotated list of vascular plants of the Polistovsky State Nature Reserve, which contains 479 species and hybrids growing on the territory of the reserve, and 132 species and hybrids recorded only in its protected zone.

Systematic work on the inventory of flora and fauna continues and next year new editions will be published, including an annotated list of species diversity of various taxonomic groups of living organisms of the Polistovsky Reserve.

November 5 - Protection of Polistovye. Results of October.

October is over, the autumn is coming to its end, which means the "hottest" time for the state inspectors of the Polistovsky Reserve finishes.

We have already repeatedly said that this year the cranberry crop in Polistovye is close to zero, but some people still tried to go to the protected area of the Polistovsky Reserve to personally verify this.

November 2 - On the green wave!

On October 28 and 29, on the basis of the Polistovsky Reserve in the village of Gogolevo, a scientific conference "On the Green Wave" was held.

The meeting was timed to coincide with the Day of Wildlife Workers and brought together those who are not indifferent to nature and environmental problems of our time.

October 19 - The Polistovye rivers have become shallow

In the middle of autumn, the staff of the Reserve, during raids and conducting environmental excursions, noticed that the water in the rivers of Polistovye was rapidly decreasing.

We asked the director of the Polistovsky Reserve, Nikolai Korablev, to comment on the phenomenon:

October 12 - Always on guard!

State inspectors of the Polistovsky Reserve stopped violations of the reserve regime.

The beginning of October was not easy for the security personnel.

October 7 - Tour operators of the Pskov region got acquainted with the Polistovsky Reserve!

This is not the first year that the Polistovsky Reserve has been providing such an opportunity to specialists in the tourism industry.

To do this, information tours are held here, during which representatives of travel agencies and tour operators can get acquainted with the ecological routes of the reserve and additional excursions of local inhabitants, local cuisine and living conditions.

September 25 - What were the State Inspectors of the Polistovsky Reserve busy with in September?

The golden autumn month of September is coming to an end.

It's time to find out how things are going with the state inspectors of the Polistovsky Reserve, because the beginning of autumn is also the beginning of the collection of wild plants and their fruits by people, which means that the work of guards has increased.

September 21 - Photo exhibitions continue their journey!

So, in the Cadet School of the city of Velikie Luki, the exhibition "The World of a raised bog" began its work.

The exposition will acquaint children and teachers with the amazing and mysterious protected world. The photographs show mesmerizing views of swamp landscapes, many birds and plants, including those from the Red Book. The exhibition consists of 36 works, which were worked on by both professional photographers and volunteers of the Polistovsky Reserve. The photo exhibition will last until mid-October, and then it will move on, but where is still a secret.

21 сентября - Фотовыставки продолжают своё путешествие!

Фотовыставки Полистовского заповедника, после долгого перерыва, снова начинают свои путешествия!

Итак, в Кадетской школе города Великие Луки начала свою работу выставка «Мир верхового болота». 

17 сентября - Пробные площади – ведущий метод практической энтомологии в Полистовье

Наука о насекомых - энтомология в Полистовском заповеднике практикует ряд экспериментальных методов. Но лишь некоторые из них отличаются универсальностью по трудоемкости и результативности.

В Полистовье мы неоднократно применяем основной метод изучения динамики развития энтомофауны на пробных площадях.

September 15 - Journey of the White Stork

The staff of the reserve took part in the rescue of a stork found near the village of Podberez'e, Loknyansky district.

For help, the villagers turned to Marina Sidenko, an ornithologist, candidate of biological sciences, head of volunteer center for helping storks “The White Stork House”.

September 14 - The residents of the villages of Tsevlo and Gogolevo met with the administration of the Polistovsky Reserve on the 10 and 11 of September

The meetings took place before the start of the cranberry season.

One of the topic of the meetings was to talk about the key points the cranberries collection in the buffer zone of the reserve.

10 сентября - Открытие клюквенного сезона 2020

С 10 сентября по 1 декабря официально разрешён сбор клюквы на выделенных участках в охранной зоне Полистовского заповедника.

Так, в Локнянском районе разрешён сбор ягод в трёх местах: ур. Болтухино, ур. Усадьба и ур. Сосново, а в Бежаницком районе разрешённых мест для сбора клюквы нет.

September 10 - The cranberry season 2020 opening

From September 10 to December 1, the collection of cranberries is officially allowed in designated areas in the buffer zone of the Polistovsky Reserve.

In the Loknyansky district, berry picking is allowed in three areas: Boltukhino, Usad’ba and Yazvi. In the Bezhanitsky district there are no permitted places for collecting cranberries.

September 7 - Volunteers in Polistovye. For what?

In August, a small group of volunteers from St. Petersburg and Moscow visited the Polistovsky Reserve.

The volunteers painted the outer walls of our small museum of village life in the Gogolevo village, and also made wonderful pictures of the museum itself - now we can use these photos in booklets, postcards and calendars, and also show pictures on social networks for our potential tourists)

The volunteers worked under the guidance of the curator of the museum - Evgenia Slizkova. She also gave the guests a tour of the village. And of course, the staff of the reserve gave the volunteers a tour to one of the ecological roughts of the Reserve "The beaver’s Path".
Thank you very much for your work and valuable photos. Come to us again!

August 24 - Nikolay Korablev was appointed Director of the Polistovsky Reserve

Nikolay Korablev was appointed director of the Polistovsky Reserve. The corresponding order was signed by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation Dmitry Kobylkin on August 19.

August 14 - Results RosyankaFest

The first online wildlife festival "RosyankaFest" was held on social networks of the Polistovsky Reserve from July 29 to August 2.

The festival held for the second year in a row, but this year, due to the current situation in the country and in the world, we were unable to hold the festival as a city event.

July 25 - The field expedition to bog islands

The field expedition of professors and students of St. Petersburg State University took place from 20 to 25 July 2020 in Polistovsky Reserve.

In total, the researchers visited 10 bog islands.

July 24 - RosyankaFEST 2020

Еhe online Wildlife Festival RosyankaFEST will be held on social networks of the Polistovsky Reserve from July 29 to August 2.

The festival will include many different events - popular science lectures, talks about eco-education and the Russian Protected Areas system, short videos from national parks and reserves of Russia and videos about bogs of the world.

July 8 - Ambassador of the Polistovsky reserve!

The results of the competition for young leaders "Ambassadors of protected areas" have been summed up.

During 2020-2021, 15 young people will take part in an educational program and work with brand development of one of the 15 protected areas in Russia.

July 6 - Popular recreation place restored!

Last week, employees of the Polistovsky Reserve helped residents of the Bezhanitsky district restore a popular recreation place near a pond.

In mid-June, a hurricane struck near the village of Fishnevo, which damaged everything that stood in its way.

July 3 - The tourist season has opened

Dear friends, we are happy to inform you that the Polistovsky Reserve starts providing excursions!

According to Decree of the Governor No.116 dated June 26, 2020 excursions are allowed for groups of no more than 10 people with mandatory observance of following rules:

June 30 - RosyankaFEST Wildlife Festival in 2020 will be!

RosyankaFEST Wildlife Festival in 2020 will be!

We will hold it online!

June 9 - Interview with the State Inspector

Despite the situation with coronavirus, State Inspectors of the Polistovsky Reserve do not have to get bored!

Where else can you isolate yourself? Yes, only in the bog!

June 2 - Extension of restrictions

Restrictions on visiting ecological routes and the visitor center, as well as accommodation in guest houses of the Polistovsky Reserve, were extended until June 19 according to Decree of the Governor of the Pskov Region dated May 29, 2020.

These measures are taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.

21 мая - Повернуть реку вспять...

Хлавица – небольшая приболотная река.

Она вытекает из озера Островисто в Новгородской области и через 41 километр впадает в реку Ловать в Псковской области. Площадь водного бассейна реки 459 квадратных километров.

21 April - Stopped visiting the ecological trail

Even in the self-isolation mode, patrolling the territory of the reserve by the protection department does not stop.

Task forces of state inspectors regularly go on raids, monitor the condition of borders, warn people not to go to protected areas and stop those people who they find in protected areas.

April 12 - saved the owl!

The visitor center of the Polistovsky Reserve was visited by a long-eared owl.

On April 11, young people turned to the administration of the Polistovsky Reserve, saying that while driving along a night road they came across a bird that could not get off the track on its own.

March 13 - They are so different

The meeting of Tsevlo and Gogolevo villagers with Polistovsky Reserve officials was held in Tsevlo March 12.

There took place a discussion for preparing for the tourist season of 2020, about new products and services, and about different options for collaboration between the Reserve and local residents.

February 28 - Talking about forest fires with kids

During February, employees of the Polistovsky Reserve have conducted 12 classes about forest fires.

The classes were attended by grade school students from Loknyansky and Bezhanitsky districts.

February 21 - Counting of Castor fiber beavers in the Polistovsky Reserve continues.

Counting of Castor fiber beavers in the Polistovsky Reserve continues.

The head of the Zoology department of Velikie Luky Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nikolay Korablev, with the support of Polistovsky Reserve, conducted a census (population dynamics) and calculated territorial distribution of The Eurasian beaver (Castоr fiber) in the protected area of the Rreserve, on February, 17-18.

February 11 - Snow tracking wildlife

In the beginning of February for the first time during Winter 2020 the air temperature was below zero Celsius for several days. And finally it snowed on February 6. The employees of Polistovsky Reserve science department use this natural condition for providing snow tracking for accounting of animals.

Winter 2020 was unusually warm and snowless.

February 4 - XII Wetlands Day conference in Polistovsky reserve

On January 31 in Bezhanitsy the 12th Children's Ecological Conference dedicated to World Wetlands Day was held.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2, this date is chosen to turn attention to the need to preserve such areas as rivers, streams, lakes and their shores, sea coasts, and of course bogs. Polistovsky and Rdeisky National nature reserves protect a part of the Polistovo-Lovatskaya bog system and therefore annually they provide events for this date.

13 декабря - Семинар по оказанию первой доврачебной помощи

10 и 11 декабря в деревне Гоголево впервые прошёл обучающий семинар для сотрудников Полистовского заповедника по оказанию первой доврачебной помощи.

Оказывать первую помощь при несчастных случаях, травмах различной степени тяжести, полученных в быту, на работе, на отдыхе и других местах – этому обучили сотрудников отделов обеспечения, охраны, науки, туризма и экологического просвещения Полистовского заповедника гости из Санкт-Петербурга.

21 ноября - Благородный олень в Полистовье

Благородный олень в Полистовье

Этой осенью в поле зрения одной из фотоловушек Полистовского заповедника попал необычный гость – благородный олень.

7 августа - Международное лето

Международное лето

С 31 июля по 2 августа Полистовье заговорило на разных языках мира – волонтёры международной организации AIESEC снова приехали в заповедник.

June 06 - World Environment Day with the Polistovsky Reserve

World Environment Day with the Polistovsky Reserve

A meeting devoted to the Polistovsky Reserve was held at the Semevsky Central City Library.

25 мая - День рождения заповедника!

День рождения заповедника!

Сегодня у нашей организации праздник – Полистовскому заповеднику исполняется 25 лет!

May 22 - The results of the contest “Polistovsky reserve, you have an anniversary!”

The results of the contest “Polistovsky reserve, you have an anniversary!”
A series of jubilee events continued to sum up the results of the competition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Polistovsky Reserve.

May 21 - We celebrate anniversary!

We celebrate anniversary!

A holiday dedicated to the upcoming 25-th anniversary of the Polistovsky Reserve was held in the shopping center “Apelsin” in Velikie Luki.

May 16 - School Volunteers

Pupils of the Loknyansky comprehensive school took part in a volunteer trip to the Polistovsky Reserve.

April 5 - Fish protection raids started in Polistovsky

Fish protection raids started in Polistovsky

Rivers and lakes of Polistovky area are completely cleared of ice, and state inspectors of Polistovsky Reserve began to conduct fish protection raids.

April 2 - Grass fire is extinguished in the buffer zone of Polistovsky Reserve

Grass fire is extinguished in the buffer zone of Polistovsky Reserve

Last week, on the 29^th of March, state inspectors of Polistovsky Reserve extinguished dry grass burning in the Reserve’s buffer zone in Bezhanitsky district.

March 28 - Polistovsky holidays: meetings with schoolchildren in Tsevlo and Gogolevo

Polistovsky holidays: eco-educational meetings in Tsevlo and Gogolevo

This week, on the 27^th and 28^th of March, eco-educational meetings for school children (who are on the holidays now) and also their parents and grandparents, were held in the villages of Tsevlo and Gogolevo on the basis of Polistovsky Reserve.

March 26 - Lesson "Polistovsky birds" at the Ecological and Biological Center

Lesson "Polistovsky birds" at the Ecological and Biological Center

Yesterday, on the 25th of March, on the eve of the International Birds Day, a lesson dedicated to the feathered inhabitants of Polistovsky Reservein was held at the Ecological and Biological Center of Pskov city.

March 21 - Presentations of Polistovsky Reserve in Velikiy Luki

Presentations of Polistovsky Reserve in Velikiy Luki

Today, on the 21^st of March, students and schoolchildren of the city of Velikie Luki learn more about Polistovsky Reserve. Presentations were held at the Agricultural Academy and at the school №13.

March 19 - Nature calendar: spring

Nature calendar: spring

This year, the spring in Polistovsky Reserve was very early. The thaw, which began in early February, lasted for 13 days and turned out to be not just a temporary warming, but the beginning of meteorological spring. In phenology, this stage is called the “snowy spring”.

March 18 - Photo exhibition at the headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society in St. Petersburg

Photo exhibition at the headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society in St. Petersburg

Today, on the 18th of March, a photo exhibition of Polistovsky Reserve opened at the headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society in St. Petersburg.

February 27 - Winter hydrological monitoring

Winter hydrological monitoring in Polistovsky Reserve

Raised bog is a large water body; therefore, observations of hydrological parameters are conducted in Polistovsky reserve all year round. In the summer water levels in the bog and rivers are monitored; and during the winter, observations of snow cover and freezing of the bog massif are held. Monitoring of these parameters was also carried out this winter.

February 26 - Beaver accountings in the raised bog

Beaver countings have been held in the raised bog of Polistovsky Reserve

Last week, employees of Polistovsky Reserve together with the PhD, zoologist Nikolay Korablev, first conducted beaver accountings in the bog. This work continued last year's surveys, which took place in October in the Reserve's buffer zone.

February 19 - Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Pskov and Velikie Luki

Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Pskov and Velikie Luki

Photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve are opened in Pskov and Velikie Luki. In Pskov, you can observe beauty of nature in Pskov State University and at "Pobeda" cinema. In Velikie Luki, exhibitions are held at the "Planeta" mall and at the Children's Art School named after A.A. Bolshakov.

February 12 - Nature calendar: winter continues

Nature calendar: winter continues

Winter is gradually coming to the end, and Polistovsky nature reminds of this by a protracted thaw. The snow becomes denser, thawed patches appear here and there, roads become icy, icicles “grow out” and then melt under roofs.

February 6 - XI ecological feast dedicated to the World Wetlands Day

XI ecological feast dedicated to the World Wetlands Day

XI ecological feast dedicated to the World Wetlands Day was held in Bezhanitsy on the 1st of February. Every year, the event is organized by Polistovsky and Rdeysky Reserves, for which this topic is particularly relevant - these protected areas together protect one of the largest raised bog systems in Europe, Polistovo-Lovatskaya.

January 31 - Great to be a volunteer!

Great to be a volunteer!

On the 30th of January, 2019, employees of the Department of Environmental Education and Tourism of Polistovsky Reserve spoke at the regional conference "Great to be a volunteer!". The event was dedicated to the results of the Year of the Volunteer in the libraries of Pskov region.

January 25 - Winter route accountings began in the Reserve

Winter route accountings began in the Reserve

Winter route accountings of animals began in Polistovsky Reserve. This week, the Reserve staff counted tracks on two out of five survey routes, about 15 km long each.

January 18 - Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Velikie Luki

Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Velikie Luki

Two photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve began their work in the city of Velikie Luki. You can look at the Reserve's winter at Velikie Luki House of Culture, a photo exhibition "Polistovsky birds" will gratify students of the Children's Art School named after A.A. Bolshakov.

January 16 - Nature calendar: a “deep winter” has begun in Polistovsky Reserve

Nature calendar: a “deep winter” has begun in Polistovsky Reserve

Half of the calendar winter is over, and nature continues to delight the residents of Polistovsky with snowy and not too cold weather. According to phenological criteria, after the Christmas frosts long “pre-winter” sub-season was finally replaced by the next one - “deep winter”.

January 14 - Polistovsky Reserve held meetings with school children during the winter holidays

Polistovsky Reserve held meetings with school children during the winter holidays

During the holidays, schoolchildren from Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky districts visited eco-educational meetings conducted by employees of Polistovsky Reserve. They got acquainted with nature and history of Polistovsky Area, played and made memorable souvenirs.

January 11 - Two photo exhibitions opened in Pskov in honor of the Day of National Nature Reserves and National Parks

Two photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve opened in Pskov in honor of the Day of National Nature Reserves and National Parks 

Today, on the 11th of January, the protected areas system of Russia celebrates its 102nd birthday. In honor of this holiday, Polistovsky Reserve opened two photo exhibitions in Pskov: the new exposition “The world of raised bogs” is located in Pskov State University, another exhibition opened at "Aquapolis" mall.

December 24 - School children from Velikie Luki acquainted with Polistovsky Reserve

School children from Velikie Luki acquainted with Polistovsky Reserve

On Friday, the 21st of December, school students from the city of Velikie Luki became acquainted with the amazing nature of Polistovsky and the work of the Reserve. Informative meetings were held at the Velikie Luki central city library for students of the school №9 and at school №13.

December 20 - We invite you to a workshop "Decorative Christmas Tree"

We invite you to a workshop "Decorative Christmas Tree"

On the 23rd of December at 11:00 a workshop “Decorative Christmas Tree” timed to the international campaign “Save the Green spruce”, will be held in the ecological class of Polistovsky Reserve.

December 18 - Meeting in Tsevlo village: handmade gingerbread, a new eco-trail and immersion into history

Meeting in Tsevlo village: handmade gingerbread, a new eco-trail and immersion into history

On the 14th of December, active residents of the village of Gogolevo visited Tsevlo with a return visit. During the meeting, employees of Polistovsky Reserve and residents of the nearby villages discussed prospects for cooperation and joint activities.

December 11 - Invitation for the XI Children's Conference on the Wetlands Day

Invitation for the XI Children's Conference on the Wetlands Day

Acceptance of applications for the XI Children's Conference dedicated to the World Wetlands Day is started. The conference is held jointly by Polistovsky and Rdeysky Reserves on the 1st of February in the settlement of Bezhanitsy.

December 7 - Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Pskov

Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibitions are opened in Pskov

Today, on the 7th of December, two photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve opened in Pskov: at the "Pobeda" cinema and at the mall "PIK60". During the month, residents and guests of Pskov city will enjoy the nature of the Reserve.

December 5 - International Volunteer Day: who helped the Reserve in 2018

International Volunteer Day: who helped the Reserve in 2018

Today, on the 5th of December, the International Volunteer Day is celebrated. Polistovsky Reserve congratulate everyone on this holiday and thank all those who helped and helps the protected area.

November 29 - Nature calendar: winter has come to Polistovsky Reserve

Nature calendar: winter has come to Polistovsky Reserve

At the end of November, it became noticeably cold and snowy at Polistovsky Reserve. Since the 25th of November, when there were still a few days left until the calendar winter, the maximum air temperatures have not rise above 0°C, which means that meteorological winter started.

November 27 - Оpen meeting at Polistovsky eco-class

Оpen meeting at Polistovsky eco-class

On Friday, the 30th of November, at 3 pm, an open meeting will be held at the eco-class of Polistovsky Reserve, where we will tell you everything about the eco-class. Everyone are welcome!

November 22 - Pskov schoolchildren got acquainted with Polistovsky Reserve

Pskov schoolchildren got acquainted with Polistovsky Reserve

Yesterday, on the 21st of November, employees of Polistovsky Reserve conducted a lesson for students of the Ecological and Biological Center in Pskov. Listeners got acquainted with nature conservation in Nature Reserves and with interesting features of raised bogs.

November 21 - A bear walked along the ecotrail “By the beaver's path”

A bear walked along the ecotrail “By the beaver's path”

On Monday, the 19th of November, a group of tourists met bear traces on the ecotail "By the Beaver's Path". Based on the size, they belong to a small but adult animal. The bear walked along the trail a day or two before the excursion, but, thanks to the snow, its traces remained.

November 16 - Eco-class in Bezhanitsy settlement is opened

Eco-class in Bezhanitsy settlement is opened

On the 15th of November, an ecological class of Polistovsky Reserve was opened in the settlement of Bezhanitsy. On the opening day the All-Russian interactive lesson "Conservation of rare species" was held for the 4th grade pupils of Bezhanitsy school.

November 15 - Meeting of activists from the villages of Gogolevo and Tsevlo

Meeting of activists from the villages of Gogolevo and Tsevlo

Yesterday, on the 14th of November, a meeting of active villagers from Gogolevo and guests from Tsevlo was held at the guest house of Polistovsky Reserve in Gogolevo. They discussed possible cooperation for the development of cultural life of the bogside region, as well as interaction with Polistovsky Reserve in the field of ecotourism.

November 13 - Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibition at "Imperial" mall

Polistovsky Reserve photo exhibition at "Imperial" mall

A photo exhibition of Polistovsky Reserve, devoted to nature of the wetland and environmental work, has opened in Pskov shopping mall “Imperial”.

November 12 - Photo contest "Feed the birds in winter"

Photo contest "Feed the birds in winter"

Today, on the 12th of November, the tit's day is celebrated in Russia. On this day, people are taking care of birds: they set feeders and prepare a feed for the wintering birds.

November 1 - The Reserve staff helped an injured buzzard

The Reserve staff helped an injured buzzard

On Tuesday evening, an employee of Polistovsky Reserve found a rough-legged buzzard near the Bezhanitsy settlement, presumably hitting a power line. The bird lay on the ground and could not fly. Yesterday, the buzzard was transported to the ecopark "Zoograd", where experts will help him to recover.

October 30 - Recidivist offenders are detained in Polistovsky Reserve

Recidivist offenders are detained in Polistovsky Reserve

On the 28th of October, Polistovsky Reserve law-enforcement team detained three people who were illegally staying in the protected area in Loknyansky district. Violators came here to collect cranberries, two of them were detained repeatedly.

October 25 - Autumn migration of birds: Anseriformes accounting and rare species

Autumn migration of birds: Anseriformes accounting and rare species

white-fronted geese, photo by Oscar Sayfullin

In the beginning of October, annual observation of the autumn migration of birds took place at the station of Polistovsky Reserve in the village of Ruchi. It was attended by employees of the protected area and volunteers-birdwatchers from among the teachers and graduates of the course BirdID.

October 23 - Workshop for teachers "Environmental education and cooperation with protected areas"

Workshop for teachers "Environmental education and cooperation with protected areas"

From the 19^th to the 21^st of October, an annual seminar “Environmental education and cooperation with PAs” was held on the basis of Polistovsky Reserve in the village of Gogolevo. The event was attended by 18 teachers from Pskov region, Veliky Novgorod, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

October 19 - Beaver surveys will be held in Polistovsky Reserve

Beaver surveys will be held in Polistovsky Reserve

On the 17th of October, a meeting on beaver surveys planned for 2019 was held in Polistovsky Reserve. In the course of the survey, beavers settlements will be counted, as well as the number of individuals and their territorial distribution within the Reserve and its buffer zone.

October 10 - Law-enforcement news: massive cranberry collecting is prevented in the Reserve

Law-enforcement news: massive cranberry collecting is prevented in the Reserve

Six violators who had illegaly entered Polistovsky Reserve to collect cranberries were detained by the law-enforcement team on the 9th of October in the area of Lugi. The protocols on an administrative offenses under Article 8.39 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation were drawn up.

October 9 - Nature calendar: autumn in Polistovsky

Nature calendar: autumn in Polistovsky

This year's meteorological autumn began in Polistovsky Reserve only in the middle of September, rather lagging behind the calendar. Since еру 13th of September, maximum air temperatures haven't exceed +20°C, and average daily temperatures were consistently below +15°C. Since the 23rd of September, minimum temperatures've fallen below +10°C and autumn has fully come.

October 4 - Ten violators have been detained in the Reserve since the beginning of the autumn

Ten violators have been detained in the Reserve since the beginning of the autumn

Ten environmental violators were revealed in Polistovsky Reserve since the beginning of the autumn. All of them illegally entered the protected area in order to collect cranberries, but were stopped by state inspectors of the Reserve.

October 2 - Mycologists have found rare mushrooms in Polistovsky Reserve

Mycologists have found rare mushrooms in Polistovsky Reserve

Diplocarpa bloxamii, photo by Evgeny Popov

More than 10 rare species of mushrooms were found in Polistovsky Reserve in September by mycologists from Moscow (Moscow State University) and St. Petersburg (BIN RAS). Some species have not been met before in Pskov region, and one - diplocarpa bloxamii - was first met in Russia.

September 20 - Open Day at Polistovsky Reserve

Open Day at Polistovsky Reserve

Yesterday, more than 20 teachers of natural sciences from Pskov region and Belarus visited the Open Day at Polistovsky Reserve. The event was held within the framework of the eco-educational project "Your land", implemented by the cross-border cooperation centre "Lake Peipsi project".

September 14 - Schoolchildren from Bezhanitsy took part in the action "We clean the world"

Schoolchildren from Bezhanitsy took part in the action "We clean the world"

Today students of the 4th and 8th forms of Bezhanitsky school took part in Polistovsky Reserve action "We Clean the World". First, the children attended an environmental lesson on the rational waste management, and then they cleaned the school grounds and the park.

September 12 - Hydrological monitoring: survey of the bog surface on the hydrometric station

Hydrological monitoring: survey of the bog surface on the hydrometric station

On the 10^th of September, Polistovsky Reserve specialists conducted a third survey of the bog surface at the hydrometric station, designed to measure the level of bog waters during the growing season. This is an important part of hydrological monitoring, designed to monitor water level in the raised bog system.

September 10 - Workshop "Environmental education and cooperation of educational institutions with PAs"1

Workshop "Environmental education and cooperation of educational institutions with PAs"

From the 19th to the 21st of October, Polistovsky Reserve conducts a workshop for teachers "Environmental education and cooperation of educational institutions with protected areas". Specialists in the field of environmental education, teachers, and specialists of education authorities are invited to participate.

September 5 - Cranberry season - 2018: information for responsible nature users

Cranberry season - 2018: information for responsible nature users

This fall cranberry collecting will be allowed in the buffer zone of Polistovsky Reserve from the 10^th of September to the 1^st of December within the designated areas in order to support traditional nature use by the local population.

September 4 - Autumn photo exhibitions in the universities of Pskov region

Autumn photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve in the universities of Pskov region

Since the beginning of the school year, two photo exhibitions of Polistovsky Reserve are opened in Pskov State University: "Autumn" and "Cranberry Tour", and in Velikie Luki State Agricultural Academy during September you can admire the exposition dedicated to the feathered inhabitants of the Reserve.

August 28 - Polistovsky through the eyes of volunteers: the Reserve was visited by photographers

Polistovsky through the eyes of volunteers: the Reserve was visited by photographers

Last week, a volunteer program for photographers was held in Polistovsky Reserve. From the 20^th to the 24^th of August, guests of the protected area made photos of the raised bog, ecotourism infrastructure and other interesting objects - natural and historical.

August 22 - Festive program "My Village" in the village of Gogolevo

Festive program "My Village" in the village of Gogolevo

On the 20^th of August, the feast "My Village" was held in Gogolevo. It was organized by the Polistovsky Reserve together with the village House of Culture. Games, a concert, rewarding the most active residents were held within the framework of the event.

August 21 - Summer in the colors of the whole world

Summer in the colors of the whole world

In the beginning of August Polistovsky Reserve was visited by trainees from the international youth organization AIESEC, participants of the Lesomania project implemented with the support of Leroy Merlin. For three days, young people from Colombia, Brazil, Egypt, Tunisia, the Czech Republic, Turkey, India, Pakistan, China, France and Spain were engaged in a variety of tasks, including household chores, organization of a play for children, and, of course, visiting ecological routes and getting acquainted with the Reserve’s nature.

July 30 - Children's ecological hike "Rodnik"

Children's ecological hike "Rodnik" in Polistovsky Reserve

In July, a children's ecological hike "Rodnik" was held in Polistovsky Reserve. The hike took place on the territory of the Reserve's buffer zone in Loknyansky district, and was attended by 17 schoolchildren from Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky districts, Pskov and Veliky Novgorod.

July 13 - A golden eagle nest with a nestling was found in the Reserve

A golden eagle nest with a nestling was found in the Reserve

On the 10th of July, employees of Polistovsky Reserve found a golden eagle nest with a nestling in. Expedition to the Reserve was organized specifically to check the long-known nest of this rare bird included in the Red Data Book of Russia.

July 11 - Scientists continue inventory of intra-bog islands

Scientists continue inventory of intra-bog islands

Scientists from St. Petersburg and Kaluga continue to inventory the intra-bog islands of Polistovsky Reserve. During a five-day expedition, experts surveyed plant communities of 10 islands in the northern part of the protected area.

July 9 - Polistovsky Reserve at "River Velikaya" festival in Opochka town

Polistovsky Reserve at "River Velikaya" festival in Opochka town

On the 6^th of June representatives of Polistovsky Reserve spoke at the festival "River Velikaya" in Opochka. They told about the cooperation of the Reserve with local community and development of cognitive tourism in Polistovsky area, which combines natural and historical and cultural components.

July 6 - Scientists noted high biodiversity in the meadows of Polistovsky Reserve

Moscow scientists noted the high species diversity of plants in the meadows of Polistovsky Reserve

High species diversity and a large number of rare plants were found in Polistovsky Reserve by geobotanists from the Lomonosov Moscow State University and Greenpeace Russia. From the 25th to the 29th of June, they conducted a geobotanical survey of the meadows of the protected area.