Russia · national park
Meshchyora National Park
Meshchyora National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 1992, covering 1,189 km² (459 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 1,189 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ZIA · 132 km
Nearest airports to Meshchyora National Park
- 1 ZIA132 kmstraight line
- 2 DME149 kmstraight line
- 3 IWA159 kmstraight line
More about Meshchyora National Park
Meshchyora National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 1,189 km² (118,900 ha) — about 76% of the size of London, making it the #27 largest national park in Russia (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Meshchyora National Park
The closest airport is Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA), about 132 km away — around 2 h 52 min by car; alternatively Domodedovo International Airport (DME, 149 km). Other national parks within reach include Meshchyorsky National Park (66 km²), Losiny Ostrov National Park (116 km²) and Pleshcheyevo Ozero National Park (238 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Meshchyora National Park?
When was Meshchyora National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Meshchyora National Park?
What protection category is Meshchyora National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.