Astrakhanskiy Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, inscribed 1984, in Russian Federation. The Astrakhanskiy Biosphere Reserve is situated about 90 km from the town of Astrakhan, in the Volga delta. This is the largest inland delta in Europe and is predominantly a freshwater riverine wetland complex with permanent and seasonal lakes and riverine floodplains. The area is a Ramsar site, as its wetlands support up to 750,000 waterfowl during mild winters.