Russia · national park
Chavash Varmane Bor National Park
Chavash Varmane Bor National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 1993, covering 252 km² (97 sq mi). It is the #54 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 252 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ULV · 88 km
Nearest airports to Chavash Varmane Bor National Park
- 1 ULV88 kmstraight line
- 2 ULY114 kmstraight line
- 3 SKX142 kmstraight line
More about Chavash Varmane Bor National Park
Chavash Varmane Bor National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 252 km² (25,202 ha) — about 2.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #54 largest national park in Russia (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 years ago — the first national parks in Russia date back to 1925. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chavash Varmane Bor National Park
The closest airport is Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport (ULV), about 88 km away — around 1 h 55 min by car; alternatively Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport (ULY, 114 km). Other national parks within reach include Smolny National Park (365 km²), Sengileevskie Mountains National Park (437 km²), Mariy Chodra National Park (366 km²) and Samarskaya Luka National Park (1,340 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Chavash Varmane Bor National Park?
When was Chavash Varmane Bor National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Chavash Varmane Bor National Park?
What protection category is Chavash Varmane Bor National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.