Along Setun: a walk with old and new stories. Setun River Valley: description and features Natural reserve Setun River Valley borders

Located in close proximity to the residential complex "Nezhinsky Ark".

Nature reserve“Valley of the Setun River” refers to specially protected natural areas of regional significance.

The Setun River Valley is the largest natural reserve located within the city of Moscow.

Created in 1998.
The area of ​​the reserve is 693.2 hectares.
Natural monuments: existing – 2 planned for creation – 12 .
Monuments of history and culture - 5 .
Picnic points and recreation areas - 4 .
Sports objects: golf club, stuntmen's association "Setunsky Stan" and children's and youth stuntmen's school "Master", open sports grounds.

Natural features of the reserve

The Setun River flows in the West of Moscow and is the largest right tributary of the Moscow River within the city. The length of the river is 38 kilometers, 17 of which are within the boundaries of the reserve.

The river originates in the area of ​​the village of Rumyantsevo, Moscow region, flows through Solntsevo (about 6 km), crosses the Moscow Ring Road in the Skolkovskoye Highway area, then Aminevskoye Highway, Minskaya Street and flows into the Moscow River below the Berezhkovsky Bridge. On the right it takes Setunka, Troekurovsky Stream, Naverashka, Ramenka and Kipyatka.

The banks of Setun are natural along almost the entire length, which is especially appreciated at the present time. 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; willow forests have been preserved along the river bed. In the largest forest areas– in Volynskoe and Matveevskoe there are not only pine, linden and birch trees, but also spruce and alder forests, rare for Moscow. The reserve also includes the Troyekurovsky forest, slightly distant from the river.

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 the forests and meadows you can see the May lily of the valley, small bramble, spring primrose, bells, orchids and other plants listed in the city’s Red Book blooming.

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. The most numerous are garden and marsh warblers, warblers (ratchet, chiffchaff and willow warbler). Here you can hear the delightful multi-legged trills of the nightingale, the gentle songs of the robin, bluethroats, watch waterfowl and shorebirds– mallard, moorhen, wading sandpiper. Here you can find such rare and endangered species as the whirligig, skylark, yellow wagtail, common shrike, raven, river cricket, and common grosbeak.

Historical and cultural features

Currently, within the boundaries of the natural reserve there are three ancient manor parks: the Troekurovo estate, Spasskoye on Setun, Trinity-Golenichevo.

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 Life-Giving Trinity in Troitsky-Golenischev (1644-1645),
• Church of the Intercession Holy Mother of God(XVII century),
• country estate of Prince Troekurov (XVIII-XIX centuries).

The natural 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.

The flora and fauna of the natural reserve, located almost in the very heart of the metropolis, are surprisingly diverse. 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. The modern flora of the reserve includes 384 species of vascular plants, 47 of which are rare for Moscow. In the forests and meadows you can see the May lily of the valley, small bramble, spring primrose, bells, orchids and other plants listed in the city’s Red Book blooming. Weasel 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, as well as the Davydkovsky burial ground, discovered during the development of a quarry on the left bank of the Setun.

Improvement and security

Not a single natural area in a city can exist independently; they all need care and protection. It is important to create and develop the recreational and environmental-educational infrastructure of the territories, harmoniously combining it with corners of wildlife. It is necessary to find ways to show them to people, and at the same time minimize negative impact high recreational load. Currently, much attention is being paid appearance territories, compliance with environmental legislation and special protection regime.

The Directorate of the “Management of Protected Natural Areas for the Closed Joint-Stock Company” is carrying out a set of measures to improve the territories. Improvement activities include the layout of parks and alleys, the construction of lawns and flower beds, paths, playgrounds, recreation areas, and the organization of ecological trails. The landscaping department conducts daily monitoring of all territories of the joint-stock company and monitors their condition.

Picnic points and recreation areas in the Setun River Valley Nature Reserve:

• picnic area and sports ground (Kremenchugskaya St., 36)
• picnic area “Matveevsky Forest” (Starovolynskaya St., 10)
• picnic area and playground (intersection of Dorgobuzhskaya and Ryabinovaya streets);
• children's playground (Pyreva St., 16)

Environmental education

To inform the population about the norms of behavior in protected areas, the Department of Science, Monitoring, Biodiversity and environmental education State Budgetary Institution “Management of Protected Natural Areas for the Closed Joint-Stock Company” conducts active educational work with school students, kindergarten students and visitors to the Center for Educational and Cultural Centers and the Central Children's Center of the Western Administrative District. Especially for guests of the parks, information boards with standards of behavior in protected areas are located in each territory; they also indicate telephone numbers of services that any city resident can call in the event of unlawful actions of other visitors.

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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...

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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

Setun - the largest right tributary of the Moscow River. Despite the proximity of residential and industrial areas, its winding riverbed within the city (17 km long) has preserved its natural surroundings and natural banks. This distinguishes the Setun from other Moscow rivers and makes it a “green corridor” that stretches from the Vorobyovy Gory to the Vakovsky forest park near Moscow.

Story

About the ancient population Setun valley evidenced by the Davydkovsky burial ground of the Bronze Age (2 thousand years BC) and the Matveevsky settlement of the Vyatichi with a burial mound cemetery (XI-XIII centuries). Once upon a time, the word “sedun” (“sagging” place) was used to describe a hollow overgrown with swampy forest between the Tatarovskaya and Teplostanskaya uplands, where the rivers Ramenka, Filka and Setun itself flow.
Three ancient manor complexes have been preserved on the territory of the reserve. Trinity-Golenishchevo(known since the 14th century) belonged to the Golenishchev boyars, and then to Metropolitan Daniel of Moscow. The village received its second name with the construction of the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in 1644. Spasskoye-on-Setuni Previously it was the village of Manukhin and belonged to the boyars Larion Sumin, Pushkin and Artamon Matveev. And in 1676, under Matveev, the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands was erected here. Up the river - Troekurovo. In the XVI - XVII centuries the village was called Khoroshevo and belonged to Ivan the Terrible and the Godunovs. Under the new owners, the Troyekurovs, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker was built here in 1706 (now restored and operational), and then under the Saltykovs a park with ponds was laid out.
IN late XIX new century railway Moscow summer residents began to come to the banks of Setun. Industrial enterprises also appeared. After the revolution, party leaders settled in dacha villages; in Volynsky, the dachas of M.I. Kalinin and I.V. were built. Stalin. Today in these places there are state dachas, the Volynskoye Congress Park and the Golden Keys residential complex.
In 1960, Moscow absorbed the village of Fili and the city of Kuntsevo, and the surrounding area Setuni began to be built up. In 1998, the Setun River Valley nature reserve was created, and large-scale work began to clean up the territory and remove industrial facilities.

Nature of the Setun River valley

IN Setun valley there are springs and ponds (Troekurovsky, Mosfilmovsky and on the golf course); within the city limits, the Troekurovsky Stream and the rivers Navershka, Ramenka and the Kipyatka, enclosed in a pipe, flow into it.
Birch, linden, and oak grow in places on the slopes of the valley; spruce and pine grow in the Volyn Forest; many “patriarch trees” have been preserved in Troekurovsky Park. There are small lowland swamps in the reserve. Gray alder and willow trees grow along the banks of the river: in the Matveevsky forest there are even two-century-old trees. Open spaces are occupied by dry meadows, where there are many beautiful flowering plants And interesting insects. In place of vegetable gardens and wastelands, ruderal communities (“weeds”) appear, which are gradually replaced by meadow forbs, ash-leaved maple, aspen and birch.
In parks it is prohibited to destroy nests, catch insects, or kill animals. And how could it be otherwise?
Out of 25 "Red Book" types of flora in the wet areas in the reserve grow iris aerus, burberry, gorse, snake knotweed, in the meadows - Fischer's carnation, buttercup anemone, spring chin, green strawberry, thyme, bells, navel, licorice-leaved astragalus, knitting elm, cornflower, tar, and under forest canopy - lily of the valley, corydalis, liverwort, fingerroot and cache orchids, ostrich and telipteris ferns. In total, about 400 plant species have been recorded here.
The meadows of the reserve are inhabited by weasels, black polecats and stoats, which mainly hunt voles. Most of the local birds are quail, corncrake, skylark, yellow wagtail, shrike, stonechat, northern chatter- prefer open spaces, but with the presence of shelters in tall grass or bushes. In May, the trills of nightingales, gentle songs of robins, bluethroats, redstarts and coots are heard in the coastal thickets, but the most common here are warblers and warblers. various types.
Waterbirds live here: mallards, moorhens, waders. Muskrats and shrews, amphibians - newts and frogs, penetrate into the river bed, pike, chub, perch and other fish enter and even occasionally spawn. However, the waters of Setun are still polluted by industrial, domestic and agricultural waste, and we must constantly fight for the cleanliness of this picturesque river.
Locals And public organizations actively help the reserve management to clean up valley of the Setun River from years of rubbish heaps and restore its natural beauty.

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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.

The reserve holds ecological excursions. 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 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