Yugyd Va National Park
Югыд Ва
national park of Russia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yugyd Va National Park1:55
Welcome to Yugyd Va National Park, a colossal expanse of wilderness that represents the largest protected area in Russia, covering nearly two million hectares of the Komi Republic. Its name, in the local Komi language, translates…
Listen in the app2The Inta Road and Dragon's Ridge — The Gateway North2:04
Our journey into the northern sector of Yugyd Va begins at the railway station of Inta. From here, the only way forward is via a rugged auto-tractor road built in 1986 by the Pechora gold-mining artel, led by the legendary Vadim…
Listen in the app3The Podcherye River — Path of the Old Believers2:03
Heading toward the southern part of the park, we encounter the Podcherye River, a vital waterway steeped in both natural beauty and human history. Historically, the Podcherye was the primary route for the Starovery—the Old…
Listen in the app4Sanavozh Base — A Legacy of Gold and Stone1:55
Located at the junction of the Balbanyu and Kozhim rivers, the Sanavozh base is perhaps the most popular tourist hub in the northern part of Yugyd Va. Its name is derived from the Sanayoz stream, which flows from a dramatic gorge…
Listen in the app5Mount Narodnaya — The Zenith of the Urals1:54
We now approach the literal peak of our journey: Mount Narodnaya. Standing at 1,895 meters, it is the highest point in the entire Ural mountain range, situated precisely on the border between Europe and Asia, separating the Komi…
Listen in the app6Manaraga — The Bear's Paw1:48
While Mount Narodnaya is the highest, Mount Manaraga is undoubtedly the most beautiful and iconic peak in Yugyd Va. Its name, in the Nenets language, means 'Bear's Paw,' a reference to its unique crown of six jagged rock towers…
Listen in the app7The Stone Idols — Guardians of the Ancient Ways1:55
Our final stop in the heart of Yugyd Va is a site of ancient ritual: the Stone Idols. Located on the banks of the Kozhim River, these massive rock pillars, or 'ostantsy,' have been carved by wind and water over thousands of years…
Listen in the app8Yugyd Va National Park1:38
Our journey through Yugyd Va National Park comes to a close, but the spirit of this place—the 'Light Water'—is not something one easily leaves behind. We have traversed a land of massive scales, from the industrial grit of Inta…
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What is Yugyd Va National Park?
Yugyd Va National Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 12 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 64.4631, 59.0123 |
| Last updated |