Ugra National Park

River valleys, forests and medieval sites in Russia's Kaluga Oblast

Ugra National Park follows the valleys of the Ugra and Zhizdra rivers in Kaluga Oblast, in three areas made up of seven clusters. Its landscapes sit beside the site of the 1480 Great stand on the Ugra river and Nikola-Lenivets, Europe's largest art park.

1Optina MonasteryA cultural landmark within the historical area of the park.
3Nikola-LenivetsEurope's largest art park, set on a parcel of the national park.

Things to do

  • On the waterKayak on the Ugra and Zhizdra rivers
  • HeritageVisit Optina Monastery
  • On footWalk the site of the former medieval town of Vorotynsk
  • Try thisExplore Nikola-Lenivets, Europe's largest art park
Optina Monastery
Optina Monastery
Nikola-Lenivets
Nikola-Lenivets

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Russia · Kaluga Est. 1997 Size 986 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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    Vorotynsk

    The former medieval town, in the smallest part of the park.

Where it is

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