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South Ural Nature Reserve
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The South Ural Nature Reserve (Russian: Южно-Уральский заповедник) is a strict nature reserve (zapovednik) protecting mountain taiga ecosystems in the highest region of the Southern Ural Mountains.
Key Features:
- Mountain Ridges: Spans several prominent ridges, including Mashak, Zigalga, Nara Kumardak, and Yamantau.
- Highest Peak: Mount Yamantau reaches 1,640 metres (5,380 ft), making it the tallest peak in the Southern Urals.
- Location: About 90% of the reserve lies in the Beloretsky District of Bashkortostan, with the remainder in Chelyabinsk Oblast, around 200 km southeast of Ufa.