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Samarskaya Luka National Park
Samarskaya Luka National Park is a national park in Russia, established in 1984, covering 1,340 km² (517 sq mi). It is the #24 largest of Russia's 64 national parks.
- Area
- 1,340 km²
- Established
- 1984
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KUF · 31 km
Nearest airports to Samarskaya Luka National Park
- 1 KUF31 kmstraight line
- 2 ULY139 kmstraight line
- 3 ULV150 kmstraight line
More about Samarskaya Luka National Park
Samarskaya Luka National Park is one of 64 national parks in Russia. It covers 1,340 km² (134,000 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #24 largest national park in Russia (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1984, 42 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 Samarskaya Luka National Park
The closest airport is Kurumoch International Airport (KUF), about 31 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport (ULY, 139 km). Other national parks within reach include Sengileevskie Mountains National Park (437 km²), Buzuluksky Bor National Park (1,068 km²), Khvalynsky National Park (255 km²) and Chavash Varmane Bor National Park (252 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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