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visiting and Border Zone Regulations
You need to get a border pass to visit the nature reserve.
Always carry a passport and a border pass around with you.
Move around the reserve's territory only accompanied by a guide following the agreed route.
Walk on the trails, avoid stepping on plant cover.
Try to keep quiet to enjoy sounds of nature.
Comply with the border zone regulations.
  • You must get a pass to visit the nature reserve.
  • Always keep with you your passport and pass to the nature reserve.
  • Move through the territory only with a guide and don't travel off-trail.
  • Don't step out from trails and cause harm to the natural surface cover.
  • Keep quiet, enjoy the sounds of nature.
  • Follow the border zone rules.
One of the reserve's key objectives is to preserve pristine wildlife. In the nature reserve therefore it is prohibited to:

  • pick plants, seeds, berries or mushrooms;
  • hunt or fish;
  • bring pets;
  • break trees and bushes, violate the integrity of forest floor;
  • violate natural processes and wildlife: destroy anthills, get close to birds' nests and animals' holes.
If you find a nest with eggs or hatchlings, don't stick around.

While you're staying around and taking pictures, adult birds can't return and eggs or hatchlings can be exposed to excessive cold. And some birds seeing a human in close proximity to the nest can even abandon their egg laying.

If you find a nest with eggs or baby birds, don't stay next to it to watch or take photos.

Until you leave, grown up birds don't come back and eggs or baby birds can get too cold. And some grown up birds can even leave their nests forever.
If you meet a wild animal, don't come closer - it can be dangerous.

When you meet a large carnivore, stand upright, flap your arms and speak loudly. Never run away or turn your back on the animal. Slowly move backwards increasing the distance.
If you meet a wild animal, don't come closer because it's dangerous.

When you meet a big animal, stand up, wave your hands and speak loudly. Never run away or turn your back. Slowly walk backwards.
Leave no trace behind

Don't forget to take litter bags with you. Don't burn plastic bottles, bags, disposable utensils and other plastic in the bonfire. To make litter more compact you can scorch tin cans and press them, also press plastic bottles squeezing the air out. Don't leave litter in the nature reserve.

Leave no trace

Don't forget to bring trash bags with you. Don't burn plastic bottles, plastic bags, single-use cutlery and other plastics. You can burn tin cans in fire and smash to make them smaller. Smash plastic bottles too. Don't leave trash in the nature reserve.
Don't use synthetic detergents.

Don't make writings on rocks and trees.

Take photos only as a memento. For a professional photo shooting or filming contact the nature reserve's management.

Explain visiting regulations to the kids and youngsters travelling with you.

Following these simple rules will preserve pristine natural beauty of Pasvik Nature Reserve and make your stay nice and safe.
Don't use synthetic detergents.

Don't write on rocks and trees.

Take photos, don't collect anything. For a professional photo shooting or video filming get permission from the nature reserve's administration.

Teach kids outdoor ethics.

Following these rules will help us to preserve the beautiful rugged nature of Pasvik Nature Reserve and make your travel comfortable and safe.
Border Zone REgulations
  • Always carry a passport and a border pass around with you.
  • Entering the plowed zone without a border guard and the nature reserve's staff is strictly prohibited.
  • Photo shooting and video recording of the border infrastructure, adjacent territory and border guards is strictly prohibited (border zone rules).
  • Visitors violating border regulations may be held administratively liable according to The Law on the State Border of the Russian Federation (1993).
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