Ecological Center Zapovedniks (ECZ) – Russia
Summer Workcamps 2011
Our main aim – to promote ideas of peace, humanism and respect for nature among young people
all over the world through international volunteer activity.
International ecological camps, which we organize in Russian Protected Areas, - Natural Reserves
and National Parks, are a very important part of our work.
We closely co-operate with all 143 Russian Federal Protected Areas to find interesting and fruitful
work for volunteers to protect Russian nature.
Camp code
Camp name
Location
RU-ECZ 1 KAPOVA CAVE
RU-ECZ 2 RISE ABOVE THE Chelyabinsk
URALS
region
RU-ECZ 3
ANCESTOR'S PATH Archangelsk
region
RU-ECZ 4 MOSCOW PARK and Moscow and
STOLPITSKAYA
Kaluga region
FORTRESS
RU-ECZ 5 MOUNTAIN
Chelyabinsk
TUNDRA
region
RU-ECZ 6 ALTAI APPLES
Gorny Altai
Dates
19/05-01/06
June/ tbc
RU-ECZ 7
KOLOGRIV FOREST
Kostroma
region
Type
ENVI/RENO
ENVI/
CONS
ENVI/
CONS
ENVI/
CONS
Vols
13
15
15
30/07-11/08
ENVI/
CONS
ENVI/RENO
30/08-12/09
ENVI/CONS
10
25/07-5/08
04/08-20/08
15/08-27/08
14
15
15
RU-ECZ 1 KAPOVA CAVE Bashkortostan republic ENVI/RENO 19/05/2011- 01/06/2011 13
vols
Project: The project is organized by Moscow EcoCenter Zapovedniks and National Reserve
Shulgan-Tash. The Reserve is situated in the mountain and forest part of South Ural, in the
Bashkortostan Republic. It is well-known by beekeeping and by famous Shulgan-Tash cave.
Petroglyphic of Paleolithic period, underground rivers and lake, ancient legends attract thousands of
tourists to this sacral place.
Work: The main aim of the project – to prepare excursion objects of museum and excursion complex
to tourist season 2011. Work with volunteers will help to quickly and creatively solve problems that
can occur during organization of various projects
Leisure: Volunteers will learn the basics of wild-hive beekeeping, myths and legends of Bashkir
people. There is possibility to work as a guide for tourists for Russian speaking vols.
Accommodation/Food: in guest houses. There are banya (Russian sauna), wells, WC outside,
showers. Volunteers will cook on the rota basis. Vegetarians are welcome, but should let us know
before the camp
Location: South Ural, Bashkortostan Republic, selo Starosubhangulovo.
RU-ECZ 2 RISE ABOVE THE URALS Chelyabinsk region ENVI/CONS june (tbc)15 vols
Project: The project is organised by EcoCenter Zapovedniks in cooperation with National Park
“Taganay”. Taganay is located in Southern Urals, on the territory of Chelyabinsk region.
Work: Volunteers will make ecological path for realization of social tours meant for disabled people.
- making flooring, wooden paths with handrails; strengthening of path flooring; making and
installation of small architectural forms (information boards and its supports, benches, signs and
directions, spring and others).
Leisure: visit to the Taganay forest post, hiking in the mountains.
Accommodation/Food: Tent camp at the butte “Chernaya skala” (Black rock) 8 km from the town, 2
WC outside, natural spring, banya (Russian sauna).
Summer kitchen, the food three times a day. Vegetarian food is possible.
Location: national park “Taganay”, Chelyabinsk region. Zlatoust city
RU-ECZ 3 ANCESTOR’S PATH Arkhangelsk region ENVI/CONS 25/07/2011- 5/08/2011 14 vols
Project: The project is organized by Moscow Ecological Center Zapovedniks and Kenozersk
National Park. Kenozersk National Park is a model object, where the history and culture of the
Russian North is preserved. Nature complexes and objects, numerous monuments of material and
spiritual culture, architecture, monumental painting, icon painting, archeology, rich ethnographic
material were reserved here. The historic-cultural elements of the Park’s cultural landscapes (St.
Groves, chapels, holy roods, dwelling constructions and household outbuildings etc.) are the objects
with high value. It is original visiting card of the Park and makes it a unique region that has no
analogue in Russia no in other Countries of the world. An international festival will take place in the
Park 1-11 July. Artists, painters, architects, sculptors, musicians, experts and restorers
Work: Help in improving the ecological path “Ancestors’ Path” (make floorings), assist in
landscape cuttings on the territory of Naglimozersky cultural-landscape complex.
Leisure: different workshops from local people, hiking, local museums.
Accommodation/Food: You will live in the forest cordon “Izba Sedogo” (Grey man’s hut) and tent
camp by the shore of lake Naglimozer.
The nearest civilization (village Morschihinskaya) with shops, post office, the internet, first-aid
station is in 4 km. There will be “black” and “white” banya(Russian sauna) organized in village
Morschihinskaya.
WC outside.
All the necessary products will be bought and volunteers will be provided with necessary plates and
dishes for the cooking (on fire or in the stove in cordon) Vegetarian food is available.
Organizers will provide tents, mats and sleeping bags, dishes. There is a boat station nearby.
Location: Arkhangelsk Region, Kargopol District, Kenozersk National Park. Railway station
Nyandoma. The duration of the journey from Moscow to Nyandoma (train Moscow-Arkhangelsk) –
13 hours.
Extras: work is manual and hard
RU-ECZ 4 MOSCOW PARK and STOLPITSKAYA FORTRESS ENVI/CONS 04/08/201120/08/2011 15 vols
Project: The project will take place on two locations
On 4 August volunteer will arrive at the Natural and historical “Bitsevski Park” (Moscow) and from
11th till 18th volunteers are going to work in National park “Ugra”.
Bitsa forest is unique woodland which has managed to survive and hold its natural value in the very
heart of Moscow. There can still be found rare species of birds and animals, which are unusual for
Moscow, and numerous tree species as well.
Volunteers will then arrive at the national park “Ugra” on 11 August. The Park is situated in 180 km
from Moscow in south-west direction. The most picturesque rivers in Great Russian flatland are part
of the park. The banks of this river are green with oak forests, shadowy fir woods. They created the
defense of Moscow State from Tatar attacks in 16-17 century. In 2008 the museum, dedicated to this
unique historical, natural, architectural and monument was created there. The main idea of the
project: building the part of open-air exposition close to the museum.
Work: 2st week - organize ecological and educational and sport events for visitors of the park, give
help in improving the park territory (planting of greenery, cleaning of reservoirs, picking up litter)
and developing the ecological centre of the park.
2nd week - you will build wood and earth fortifications of Stolpitskaya fortress .All the elements will
be made of logs – hard manual work! Volunteers will also weed and water young plants of oaks and
other species of trees and bushes in a tree nursery of the forest area, which are necessary for
reforestation of broadleaved woods on the territory of the park.
Leisure: After work volunteers will be able to enjoy cultural and educational programme which will
include city tours (Kremlin, Moscow Metro, historical monuments and places), visiting museums and
churches of the capital and also ballet performances.
In the second location - visit some of the most famous spiritual centers of Russia – monastery
Optina Hermitage and Kazanskaya Svyato-Amvrosievskaya women’s Hermitage, Chertovo
Gorodische, excursion to the estate of Obolenskie following the ecological path. Volunteers will also
be able to meet the staff of the national park.
Accommodation/Food:
1. In a school while working in the Bitsa park. You will live in the common room and sleep on mats
(you have to bring with you a sleeping bag and roll mat). There is a shower and electricity.
2. In a tent camp, there are a river and forest nearby. There is summer shower and lake Lenivoe (7
minutes walking). Toilets are outside.
Meals prepared by volunteers. Vegetarian food is possible.
Location: first week –Moscow, second week –Kaluga region, national park Ugra
Extras: Journey to Kaluga and backwards should be covered by volunteers (around 10 euro).
RU-ECZ 5 MOUNTAIN TUNDRA Chelyabinsk region 15/08/2011 (tbc) - 27/08/2011 (tbc)
ENVI/CONS 15vols
Project: The project is organised by EcoCenter Zapovedniks in cooperation with National Park
“Taganay”. Taganay is located in Southern Urals, on the territory of Chelyabinsk region.
Work: Installation of wooden safety fences along the road (descent from the path is forbidden as
there are surviving bushes at the top of Far Taganay, which are 300 years old); strengthening of roads
and paths flooring; making and installation of small architectural forms (information boards and its
supports, benches, signs and directions, spring and others)
Accommodation/Food:
Tent camp. (1 WC, water from natural spring, banya)
Summer kitchen, the food three times a day. Vegetarian food is possible.
Location: national park “Taganay”, Chelyabinsk region. Zlatoust city.
RU-ECZ 6 ALTAI APPLES Altai Republic 29/07/2011 - 11/08/2011 ENVI/RENO 15 vols
Project: Lake Teletskoye is the largest lake in the Altay Mountains. It is one of 25 deepest lakes in
the world, having a depth of up to 325 meters. Lake Teletskoe is included into Altaisky Nature
Reserve. There is a neglected apple garden on the territory of reserve, which is due to its location in
the warmest spot of Siberia and vast territory (40 hectares) capable of providing vitamins with
everyone in the republic. The idea of the project “Preserve the apple garden – and give vitamins to
children” is a way to attract the attention of the public and government to the problem of changing
climate and attract socially active groups: students, pupils, teachers to take practical climatic actions.
Work: general work with local people and students from local University in apple garden. Also
some renovation work in reserve.
Leisure: different workshops on local crafts, hiking in mountains, boat trips, visit to local houses.
Accommodation/Food: in tents in Jailu settlement. Meals prepared by volunteers.
Location: Jailu is the centre settlement of Altai reserve. Lake Teletskoye, Altai Republic.
RU-ECZ 7 KOLOGRIV FOREST Kostroma region 30/08/2011-13/09/2011 ENVI/CONS 10 vols
Project: The project is organized by Moscow Ecological Center Zapovedniks and Kologriv Forest
Nature Reserve. Kologriv is situated in the north-east of Kostroma Region, 360 km from the Region
centre and 640 km from Moscow.
Work: Clearance of the path from fallen trees, branches and bushes on the restricted area of the
reserve (4 km). Strengthening of the ground, building of a bridge across the stream Royushek and a
suspension bridge across the river Londushka. Building of a site to watch beavers, Russian muskrat,
European mink at the point of junction of the small rivers Londushka, Sekha, Lomenga.
Clearing of the path on the area of the preserve (4 km) to the forest post on the river Sekha.
4-6 hours a day (depending on weather conditions and health of the participants)
Accommodation/Food: Camp site in the restricted area of Kologriv. There will be equipped summer
shower, WC and kitchen. Volunteers will cook themselves.
Leisure time: city sightseeing tour in Kologriv (the centre of the city, Uspensky Cathedral, ascent to
the cathedral bell tower, museum of local history); centre of local art and tourism “Gornitsa”,
practical lesson about local handicraft; church complex in the settlement Ileshevo; rafting down the
river Unzha; pilgrim route to the saint mountain – Knyazhnaya pustyn (former monastery).
Location: Kostroma Oblast, Kolovogriv District, village Burdovo.
Extras: physically strong and tough people.