Natural reserve valley of the river Setun border. Natural Park “Valley of the Setun River. Do you know that

Nature reserve“Valley of the Setun River” (696.05 hectares) is the largest “Green Island” located within the city. Compared to many other natural and natural-historical parks and reserves in Moscow, which have a compact territory, the natural reserve “Valley of the Setun River” is stretched along the river bed and is “sandwiched” on both sides by residential and industrial buildings.
Setun is the largest right tributary of the Moscow River within the city. The length of the river is 38 kilometers, and more than half of it is in Moscow. There are many springs in the Setun valley. Floodplain meadows and swamps of the reserve are adjacent to small forest areas
Surprisingly diverse plant and animal world a natural reserve located almost in the very heart of the metropolis. Birch, oak, linden and even pine forest areas growing on steep and gentle slopes of the river valley are replaced by riverine complexes consisting of willow and gray alder forests; coastal meadows and shrubs surrounding spring water outlets alternate with low-lying swamps. Modern flora The reserve has 384 species of vascular plants, 47 of which are rare for Moscow. IN forest areas and in the meadows you can see May lily of the valley, small bramble, spring primrose, bells, orchids and other plants listed in the city’s Red Book in bloom. Weasel, black polecat and ermine are found in the Setun floodplain. In the reservoirs you can see water shrew and muskrat. 41 species of vertebrates living in the reserve are rare for Moscow. In total, 5 species of amphibians, 69 species of birds and 18 species of mammals have been recorded in the river valley. 62 species of birds nest on the territory of the reserve.
Among the splendor of flora and fauna on the territory of the reserve there are valuable objects of history and culture: archaeological sites, remains of ancient settlements and burials. This is the Matveevskoye settlement, which existed in the pre-Mongol period, with a preserved burial mound cemetery. And also the Davydkovsky burial ground, discovered during the development of a quarry on the left bank of the Setun.
Within the boundaries of the natural reserve there are three ancient manor parks: the Troekurovo estate, Spasskoye on Setun, Trinity-Golenichevo. Architectural monuments include the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands on Setun (1676), the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with elements of a park (XVII-XVIII centuries), the church Life-Giving Trinity in Trinity-Golenishchevo (1644-1645), Church of the Intercession Holy Mother of God(XVII century), country estate of Prince Troekurov (XVIII-XIX centuries).
Picnic points and recreation areas in the Setun River Valley Nature Reserve:
- picnic area and sports ground (Kremenchukgska str., 36)
- picnic area “Matveevsky Forest” (Starovolynskaya St., 10)
- picnic area and playground (intersection of Dorgobuzhskaya and Ryabinovaya streets);
- children's playground (Pyryeva St., 16)
Sports objects:
golf club, stuntmen's association "Setunsky Stan" and children's and youth stuntmen's school "Master", open sports grounds.
You can get there:
– from Universitet metro station buses No. 103, 130, 187, 260;
– from Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station bus No. 630;
– from Kuntsevskaya metro station by bus No. 11.

Muscovites have a unique opportunity to relax in a natural reserve right within the city. It is called “Valley of the Setun River”. The reserve is located in the Western Administrative District of the Russian capital.

What is a reserve?

The fact that there are different types of protected areas is known to everyone. But not everyone understands the difference between, in fact, a nature reserve and a nature reserve. To understand this issue, you need to understand what these concepts mean.

Nature reserves are limited areas of territory in which any economic activity. The entire natural complex must be preserved in its natural state; tourists are allowed in limited numbers with passes. Nature reserves are also protected areas, but the purpose of protection is not the complete natural complex, but its unique parts. It can only be plants or even them individual species, or some species of animals. There are also reserves in which historical and cultural monuments and geological objects are protected.

The purpose of creating a reserve in the city

In the area of ​​the Setun River Valley, historical and cultural monuments, valuable objects, natural habitats some representatives of the flora and fauna, which in urban conditions may completely disappear.

The reserve allows for research and maintenance of recreational potential; it makes it possible to restore disturbed landscapes and restore biogeocenosis in certain territory. The reserve plays a significant role in environmental education population.

Geographic reference

The resolution on the creation of the Setun River Valley natural reserve was adopted in 1998. The total area of ​​the protected site is more than 693 hectares. 17 km of the river were under protection, and its total length exceeds 38 km. The reserve was officially opened to visitors in 2003. The source of the river should be sought in the Moscow region, near the village of Rumyantsevo. Approximately 6 km of the riverbed passes through Solntsevo. Setun flows into the Moscow River behind the Berezhkovsky Bridge.

The territory of the Setun River Valley reserve covers floodplain meadows, several swamps, numerous ponds and springs. There are also areas of willow forests along the coast and large forests - Volynsky, Matveevsky and Troekurovsky. There are usually no difficulties with the road to the reserve. Buses depart from several metro stations (Pionerskaya, Slavyansky Boulevard, Kuntsevskaya, Molodezhnaya, Yugo-Zapadnaya and Universitet). There are 6 routes to the Setun River Valley.

Flora and fauna of the reserve

Despite the fact that the reserve is located within the city, its flora is quite diverse. Scientists have recorded more than 380 plant species in the Setun River Valley. Almost 50 species are rare for the region. The forests mainly consist of birch, oak, alder and linden. Plants listed in the Red Book are burrs, lilies of the valley, primroses, bells, orchids and others.

The fauna is represented by weasel, black polecat, ermine, water shrew, muskrat and so on. More than 40 species of vertebrates are endangered in Moscow. Amphibians in the reserve are represented by five species, mammals are almost 20 species, birds - about 70. The Setun River Valley is home to a number of invertebrates that are listed in the Red Book of Moscow.

Historical and cultural objects

Guests of the reserve can visit several ancient manor parks (Troekurovo, Spasskoye, Troitse-Golenishchevo). There are also several architectural monuments here:

  • Churches of the 17th century dedicated to the Savior Not Made by Hands and the Life-Giving Trinity.
  • Churches of the 17th-18th centuries dedicated to Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  • A country estate that belonged to Prince Troekurov.

In addition, along the banks of the river there are elements of settlements and burial places of Slavic tribes. Some of them date back to the pre-Mongol period. Archeology lovers can visit the Matveevskoye settlement, the Setunskoye settlement and the Davydkovsky burial ground.

Types of excursions and entertainment

Educational activities play an important role for the reserve. Of course, many come simply to relax from the bustle of the city, while others arrange romantic dates in nature. But organized tourists prefer ecological excursions. Experienced guides help you find corners of nature that have been preserved in their original form, talk about plants and animals, explain local traditions and legends, and pay great attention to the cultural heritage of the reserve.

What else can the Setun River Valley reserve boast of? Photos taken in this place amaze with its beauty and greenery. It is clean and calm here, despite the fact that there are quite a lot of vacationers. Those who want solitude can simply wander along the banks, and groups of people settle down at equipped picnic points (there are 4 of them on the territory). The reserve has a golf club and several stunt schools, and there are sports grounds with equipment rentals.

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On the territorial scheme for the conservation and development of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

THE GOVERNMENT OF MOSCOW

RESOLUTION

ABOUT territorial scheme conservation and development
specially protected natural area"Natural
reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

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Document with changes made:
Decree of the Moscow Government of October 24, 2006 N 835-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, N 64, 11/15/2006);
Decree of the Moscow Government of August 25, 2009 N 839-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, N 50, 09/08/2009);
Decree of the Moscow Government of December 21, 2011 N 607-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, N 1, 01/01/2012);
Decree of the Moscow Government of May 23, 2013 N 326-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, Special Issue N 5 (volume 3), 05/28/2013);
by Decree of the Moscow Government of October 10, 2013 N 665-PP
Decree of the Moscow Government of October 10, 2013 N 666-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow, special issue N 24, 10/15/2013);
Decree of the Moscow Government of April 26, 2016 N 225-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and the Government of Moscow, special issue N 13, 05/05/2016);
Decree of the Moscow Government of September 21, 2016 N 593-PP (Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, N special issue 36, 10/04/2016);
Decree of the Moscow Government of September 1, 2017 N 627-PP (Official website of the Mayor and Government of Moscow www.mos.ru, 09/01/2017).
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In accordance with the laws of the city of Moscow dated September 26, 2001 N 48 "On specially protected natural areas in the city of Moscow" and dated July 6, 2005 N 37 "On the scheme for the development and placement of specially protected natural areas in the city of Moscow" by the State Unitary Enterprise "Scientific -Research and Design Institute of the General Plan of the City of Moscow" developed a territorial scheme for the conservation and development of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setunya River". According to the territorial scheme, a state environmental examination, a state examination of urban planning documentation and public hearings were carried out in accordance with the established procedure (paragraph in editors

In order to ensure conservation, restoration and further development territory that has special environmental, recreational, historical, cultural and urban planning value, and its organization rational use The government of Moscow

Decides:

1. Agree with the proposal of the Moskomarkhitektura to adjust the boundaries of the specially protected natural territory "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River" without reducing its total area, providing for the exclusion from the reserve of land plots with a total area of ​​92.66 hectares occupied by objects, the functioning of which contradicts the functional purpose of the territory , and the inclusion in the reserve of the territories of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 89, 93, 94, 106, 108, 109, 111, 112 and other territories located along the borders of the reserve, with a total area of ​​93.51 hectares (Appendix 1).

2. Approve the adjusted boundaries of the specially protected natural area “Natural Reserve “Valley of the Setun River” (Appendix 2).

3. As compensation for the territories of the natural complex included in the reserve (clause 1), include territories with a total area of ​​90.75 hectares into the objects of the natural complex, forming the following objects of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District: N 178 “Green area in the river valley Setunya and its tributaries in the Novo-Peredelkino area and adjacent territories" (Appendix 3), N 179 "Green area with a pond along the Mozhaisk highway" (Appendix 4).

4. Determine that as part of the natural complex object of the Western Administrative District No. 177 "Davydkovo Park" (Appendix 5), compensation is provided for part of the territory of the natural complex object of the Western Administrative District No. 89 "Valley of the Naverashka River in the area from the mouth to Ave. N 1433", included in the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River".

5. Approve the territorial scheme for the conservation and development of the specially protected natural area “Natural Reserve “Valley of the Setun River”” in the following composition:

5.1. Diagram of functional areas (Appendix 6).

5.2. Control mode diagram urban planning activities(Appendix 7).

5.3. Schemes of functional, construction and landscape purposes (Appendices 8, 9, 10).

5.4. Scheme of functional planning formations (Appendix 11).

5.5. Main indicators of conservation and development (Appendix 12).

6. The clause is no longer valid - ..

7. The clause has lost force - resolution of the Moscow Government of December 21, 2011 N 607-PP ..

8. The clause has lost force - resolution of the Moscow Government of December 21, 2011 N 607-PP ..

9. Introduce the following changes to the Moscow Government Resolution No. 38 dated January 19, 1999 “On project proposals for establishing the boundaries of the Natural Complex with their description and securing red lines by acts” (as amended by the Moscow Government Resolution No. 191-PP dated March 21, 2006) :

9.1. Exclude paragraphs 89, , , , , from the section “Western Administrative District” of Appendix 1 to the resolution.

9.2. Paragraphs 106, 108 of the section “Western Administrative District” of Appendix 1 to the resolution shall be amended in accordance with Appendix 13 to this resolution.

9.3. Supplement the section “Western Administrative District” of Appendix 1 to the resolution with paragraphs 178, 179 as amended in accordance with Appendix 13 to this resolution.

10. To recognize as invalid:

10.1. Appendix 5 to the resolution of the Moscow Government of July 21, 1998 N 564 “On measures for the development of the territories of the Moscow Natural Complex”.

10.2. Decree of the Moscow Government of November 2, 2004 N 768-PP “On adjusting the boundaries of the specially protected natural area “Nature reserve “Setun River Valley”.

10.3. Decree of the Moscow Government of June 14, 2005 N 413-PP “On adjusting the boundaries of the specially protected natural area “Natural reserve “Valley of the Setun River”.

11. Control over the implementation of this resolution shall be entrusted to the prefect of the Western Administrative District of Moscow A.O. and head of the Department of Environmental Management and Protection environment city ​​of Moscow Kulbachevsky A.O. (clause as amended by the resolution of the Moscow Government dated December 21, 2011 N 607-PP.

Mayor of Moscow
Yu.M. Luzhkov

Appendix 1. Scheme of the boundaries of areas excluded from and included in the specially protected natural area "Natural reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Annex 1

dated June 6, 2006 N 378-PP
(as amended by the resolution
Moscow Government
dated October 24, 2006 N 835-PP

SCHEME
boundaries of areas excluded from and included in
part of a specially protected natural area
"Nature reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Legend

Approved PPM dated July 21, 1998 N 564

Areas excluded from the composition of a specially protected natural area

Areas included in the specially protected natural area

Objects of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District included in the specially protected natural area

Appendix 2. Description of the boundaries of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Appendix 2
to the resolution of the Moscow Government
dated June 6, 2006 N 378-PP
(As amended as put into effect
by decree of the Moscow Government
dated September 1, 2017 N 627-PP. -
See previous edition)

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Appendix 3. Scheme of the boundaries of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 178 "Green area in the valley of the Setun River and its tributaries in the Novo-Peredelkino area and adjacent territories"

Territory of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 178 "Green area in the valley of the Setun River and its tributaries in the Novo-Peredelkino area and adjacent territories"

Appendix 4. Scheme of the boundaries of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 179 "Green area with a pond along the Mozhaisk highway"

Territory of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 179 "Green area with a pond along the Mozhaisk highway"

Appendix 5. Scheme of the boundaries of the site included in the natural complex object of the Western Administrative District N 177 "Davydkovo Park" as compensation for part of the territory of the natural complex object of the Western Administrative District...

SCHEME
boundaries of the site included in the natural
complex of the Western Administrative District N 177
"Davydkovo Park" as compensation for part of the territory
object of the natural complex of the Western administrative
District No. 89 "Valley of the Naverashka River from the mouth to Ave. Ave. 1433"

Boundary of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 177 "Davydkovo Park" in accordance with the PPM dated March 21, 2005 No. 191

A plot of 0.47 hectares as part of the natural complex of the Western Administrative District No. 177

Appendix 6. Scheme of the Functional Zones of the Specially Protected Natural Territory "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Protected areas

Protection zones of historical and cultural objects

Recreational centers

Sports and recreation areas

Walking areas

Administrative and economic areas

Third Party Sites

Streets and roads

Appendix 7. Scheme of regimes for regulating urban planning activities in the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

In areas occupied by natural monuments and other

valuable natural objects, protected historical and cultural sites, as well as in areas intended for recreational recreation with completed landscaping, changes to the landscape, existing and historically established natural and landscape objects, landscaping, landscaping and development objects are not allowed, except for changes associated with the restoration of disturbed natural objects or restoration of historical and cultural objects.

In recreational and administrative-economic

centers, as well as in areas intended for recreational recreation that require additional landscaping, new landscaping and landscaping, reconstruction of utility networks, pedestrian roads and driveways, buildings and structures, as well as limited new construction of facilities necessary for the maintenance of the territory and the activities of economic entities are permitted, not contradicting the established purpose of the territory.

In heavily disturbed ecologically significant areas

provides for the restoration of lost natural or historical elements landscapes, reservoirs, forest and other plant communities, gardening complexes and objects.

In heavily disturbed peripheral areas

It is planned to form new garden and park complexes with the necessary landscaping, landscaping and construction of facilities necessary for maintaining the territory and serving visitors, corresponding to the intended purpose and permissible types of use of the specially protected area.

On the plots of third-party land users

provision is made for the preservation and reconstruction of existing residential, public, business, municipal, and industrial facilities in existing dimensions; limited placement of new facilities necessary to ensure the normal functioning of business entities is allowed in accordance with intended purpose plot, with mandatory landscaping and (or) watering of at least 80% of the land surface; on reserve sites exempt from development, within the site it is allowed to place recreational, sports, health, educational and other public facilities with mandatory landscaping and (or) watering of at least 80% of the land surface and the height of buildings and structures not exceeding 10 meters.

Appendix 8. Scheme of the functional purpose of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"


Legend

Functional areas for specialized purposes

public (B)

residential (B)

production (G)

natural (A)

Mixed-use functional areas

natural-social (AB)

Infrastructure territories

territories of external transport (T)

water surfaces (in)

Borders

border of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

block boundaries

block number

zoning index

Appendix 9. Scheme of construction purposes of the specially protected natural area "Natural reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Legend

Predominant construction zones
number of storeys

Low-density (no more than 5 thousand sq.m/ha)

No more than 15 m (I A)

Medium-density (more than 5 thousand sq.m/ha and no more than 10 thousand sq.m/ha)

No more than 35 m (II A)

High-density (more than 10 thousand sq.m/ha)

Contrast (III A)

Degree of development of the territory

Undeveloped (no-build)

Borders

border of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

block boundaries

block number

zoning index

Appendix 10. Scheme of landscape designation of the specially protected natural area "Natural reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Legend

Landscape zones of priority
appointments

Built up

Greened (B)

Unbuilt

Poorly landscaped (B)

Non-urbanized

Greened (D)

Natural (E)

Mixed use

Undeveloped non-urbanized (DE)

Borders

border of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

block boundaries

block number

zoning index

Appendix 11. Scheme of functional-planning formations of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Ecological zone

Walking area

Economic zone of the park

Cultural and educational zone

Protective landscaping areas

Sites of religious objects

Areas of physical culture and recreation facilities

Areas of medical and recreational facilities

Areas of public facilities

Low-rise residential development sites

Areas of educational institutions

Green areas of industrial facilities

Cemeteries

Streets and roads

Border of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Appendix 12. Main indicators of conservation and development of the specially protected natural area "Natural Reserve "Valley of the Setun River"

Destination Type Index

Destination type name

Territories of blocks of designated purpose

alphabetic

digital

Functional zoning

Specialized appointment types:

Natural

Public

Industrial

Mixed destination types:

Natural-social

Types of infrastructure areas:

Territories of streets and roads

Territories of external transport

Water surfaces


natural area:

Construction zoning

Types of development with predominant number of storeys

Low-density buildings with a height of no more than 15 m

Medium-density buildings with a height of no more than 35 m

Types of mixed-storey development

High-density development with contrasting heights

Undeveloped areas

Total within the boundaries of the specially protected
natural area:

Landscape zoning

Preferential types

Built up green

Unbuilt, poorly landscaped

Landscaped

Natural

Mixed-use types

Unbuilt unurbanized

Territories of streets and roads

Total within the boundaries of the specially protected
natural area:

Appendix 13. Amendments to Appendix 1 to the resolution of the Moscow Government of January 19, 1999 N 38. List of territories of the natural complex of Moscow (except for specially protected natural areas and objects of the Natural complex...

SCROLL
territories of the natural complex of Moscow

(except for specially protected natural areas
and objects Natural complex Central
administrative district)

N object on the plan

Name of territories and objects of the Natural complex

N regimes for regulating urban planning activities

Area, ha

Western administrative district

Sanitary protection zone along power lines and the Moscow Ring Road with the valley of the tributary of the Naverashka River (3 sections) in the Ochakovo industrial zone

The valley of the Naverashka river between the Moscow Ring Road and the railway line of the Ochakovo industrial zone

Green area in the valley of the Setun River and its tributaries in the Novo-Peredelkino area and surrounding areas

Green area with a pond along the Mozhaisk highway

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On the territorial scheme for the conservation and development of the specially protected natural area “Natural Reserve “Valley of the Setunya River” (as amended as of September 1, 2017)

Document's name: On the territorial scheme for the conservation and development of the specially protected natural area “Natural Reserve “Valley of the Setunya River” (as amended as of September 1, 2017)
Document Number: 378-PP
Document type: Decree of the Moscow Government
Receiving authority: The government of Moscow
Status: Active
Published: Bulletin of the Mayor and Government of Moscow, N 37, 07/03/2006
Acceptance date: 06 June 2006
Start date: 06 June 2006
Revision date: 01 September 2017

The origin of the name "Setun" is not clear. In legends it is associated with the word “to lament”: there were supposedly burial places near the mouth of the river, and relatives of the dead came here to lament. This version cannot be taken seriously. Most often, the hydronym is considered as Baltic, derived from the geographical term “sietuva” - “deep or wide place of the river; middle of the river.” But Setun is not one of the largest rivers near Moscow, for which the Baltic etymology has been proven. In addition, the connection of the mentioned term with the natural features of the river is not obvious. With some stretch, we can assume that what is meant is not the river itself, but its place on the Teplostan Upland, i.e. "sietuva" is the deepest and widest river valley cutting through the hills ("middle river"). Or maybe it means the middle of some navigable section of the Moscow River, half of the waterway, marked on the ground by the mouth of Setun. One way or another, one must also take into account the Slavic hypothesis, in which the hydronym “Setun” is associated with the northern geographical term “sedun” "."Sedun" is a "quagmire, swampy place." In this case, “sedun” means a river valley - a low (“sagging”) place separating the Tatarovskaya Upland from the rest of the Teplostan Upland.

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Within the boundaries of the natural reserve there are three ancient manor parks: the Troekurovo estate, Spasskoye on Setun, Trinity-Golenichevo. Architectural monuments include the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands on Setun (1676), the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with elements of a park (XVII-XVIII centuries), the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Trinity-Golenishchevo (1644-1645), the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary (XVII century .), country estate of Prince Troekurov (XVIII-XIX centuries).

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The natural reserve “Valley of the Setun River” is the largest “green island” located within the city.

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The Setun River flows in the west of Moscow and is the largest right tributary of the Moscow River. The natural reserve stretches along the riverbed and is bordered on both sides by residential and industrial buildings.

Although the territory of the park is a narrow strip stretching from the Moscow Ring Road to the Vorobyovy Gory, its preservation is exclusively great importance cities, supporting biological diversity in areas of the western part of Moscow.

Valley area

There are many ponds and springs in the Setun River valley. The floodplain meadows and swamps of the reserve are adjacent to small forest areas; birch, linden, oak, pine, as well as spruce and alder forests, rare for Moscow, grow on the steep and gentle slopes of the river.

The modern flora of the reserve includes several hundred species of vascular plants, 47 of which are rare for Moscow. In forests and meadows you can see lily of the valley, spring primrose, bells, and orchids listed in the Red Book.

Weasel, black polecat and ermine are found in the Setun floodplain. In the reservoirs you can see water shrew and muskrat. In total, 5 species of amphibians, 69 species of birds and 18 species of mammals have been recorded in the river valley.

Here you can hear the delightful multi-legged trills of the nightingale, the gentle songs of the robin, bluethroats, and watch waterfowl and shorebirds - mallards, moorhens, and sandpipers.

You may be lucky and you will meet such rare and endangered species as the whirligig, skylark, yellow wagtail, common shrike, river cricket, and common grosbeak.

In addition to flora and fauna, there are beautiful ponds and springs in the valley: Troekurovo Estate Pond, Troekurovskie Ponds, a pond on Veresaevo Street, Leshin Spring, a spring on Nezhinskaya Street, Volynsky Spring, a pond on Olof Palme Street and ponds on the Neverashka River.

For lovers of history and archeology, there are the remains of ancient settlements and burials. This is the Matveevskoye settlement, which existed in the pre-Mongol period, with a preserved burial mound cemetery. And also the Davydkovsky burial ground, discovered during the development of a quarry on the left bank of the Setun.

Architectural monuments located on the territory of the reserve include:

  • Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands on Setun (1676);
  • Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with park elements (XVII-XVIII centuries);
  • Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Trinity-Golenishchevo (1644-1645);
  • Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary (XVII century);
  • country estate of Prince Troekurov (XVIII-XIX centuries).

On weekends, you can have a picnic with, for this purpose there are ten sites in the park, which are located near Starovolynskaya street, no. 1 (4 points), Dorogobuzhskaya street, no. 19 (3), Kremenchugskaya street, no. 36 (2) and Nezhinskaya street, 10-12 (1).

Each picnic point is equipped with a canopy, barbecue grill, a set of furniture (a table and two benches), two concrete bins, and an information stand about the rules of conduct in natural areas.

In addition, on the territory of the valley there is a golf club, an association of stuntmen “Setunsky Stan” and a children’s and youth stunt school “Master”, open sports and playgrounds.

Ecological excursions are conducted in the reserve. They are focused on understanding nature and, what is especially important, preserving visited natural places in its original form.

All excursions include educational elements and involve immersion in local traditions and culture. The reserve invites all nature lovers to take a walk through the forest areas, which includes getting to know the life of the inhabitants wildlife, as well as with coastal and river landscapes.

  • Excursion No. 1 “Nezhin floodplain”

The Nezhensky section of the Setun Valley is one of the most interesting. Here the main expression reaches its maximum natural feature reserve - the presence of large areas open spaces With meadow areas varying degrees of moisture.

The landscape consists of a floodplain, fragments of terraces above the floodplain and slopes of the indigenous banks of Setun. The length of the route is 1.5 kilometers and the duration is 2-2.5 hours.

  • Excursion No. 2 “Matveevsky Forest”

The value of the forest is not in doubt. Back in the 20th century, the Setun Valley at this location was declared a natural monument. The forest occupies one twentieth of the territory from the Moscow Ring Road to the mouth of the river. It is also called the Volyn Forest.

The park is open daily, 24 hours a day.

Map of the Setun River Valley reserve



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