effect achieved and donetsk where more than 50,000 people were left without power supply under the shelling of militants. gorlovka holmovsky the zaitsevs are to blame. in total, 13 civilians were injured in 10 settlements. and the courage and professionalism of those involved in the special operation were told in our ministry of defense captain alexander nikitin controlled artillery strikes on the enemy, came under fire from militants, received a shell shock, but continued to adjust the fire with the help of drones and ensured the defeat of the position of the nationalists, when the projectile of militants revealed a communication station out of order , senior warrant officer, alexei chernyak, under fire, promptly restored her work. this made it possible to transmit the coordinates of the enemy and deliver a return salvo.

the lieutenant restored the communication lost as a result of the shelling. for this, nikolai yurchenko advanced to the damaged station, repaired the blocks and the antenna and made the necessary adjustments, having received from the scouts the coordinates preparing the attack of the nationalists. junior sergeant. dmitry burylov promptly made calculations and delivered a missile strike , destroyed two enemy air defense units and up to 20 militants. today our country celebrates the day of the creation of army aviation october 28, 1948 in serpukhov near moscow, the first it was with this date that the army aviation squadron began the countdown of the history of army aviation, as a separate service unit. the first squadron was consecrated by mi-1 helicopters and at first performed auxiliary tasks, delivering air reconnaissance reports by mail and adjusting artillery fire, and already in the second half of the 20th century. helicopters have revealed themselves as formidable combat vehicles of the army aviation today, performing a number of tactical combat missions, and also helping to

eliminate the consequences of an emergency, provide humanitarian assistance, engage in fire fighting and search and rescue operations. at the end of winter, the sun warms more and more on the rivers and lakes, the first polynyas appear. this is an icy desert, only at first glance , baikal seals live here lifelessly. 4 weeks ago , females gave birth to offspring in snowy caves. usually the nerve hits one cuts two cubs the snowy roof melted and the baby was in the open air snow-white fur, excellent natural camouflage. the cub is waiting for its mother at the edge of the

polynya. she only appears once or twice a a day to feed the baby, baikal seals, unique animals you can only meet here, this is the only kind of seal that lives so far from the sea in fresh waters. the number of nerves is about 130,000 individuals. if the baby manages to survive the most difficult first year, he has a chance to live up to 50 years, thanks to the thick fat layer of seals, ice water is not terrible for 4-5 months a year. the seal spends breathing under the ice. it is through a special hole in the ice. animal products make them themselves and see to it that so they don't freeze. the verkhoyansk range is located northeast of baikal, it stretches for 1200 km from the middle reaches of the

lena river almost to the arctic ocean, the height of individual ridges reaches 1,500 m. deer. perhaps it was only thanks to these animals that man managed to adapt to such a cold climate and survive in these harsh lands. the wooden parts of the sleigh are flexibly fastened with raw leather straps.

the design has been tested and fine-tuned for centuries belts are stronger than steel wire, they are not afraid of frost men will have to find and gather together the herd of deer that roam the snowy taiga. in a few days, the annual transition to summer pastures will begin. they are in the tundra, closer to the ocean, where there are more ha and fewer midges. we need to hurry. after all, drive deer. you can only before the onset of otplili. after the snow melts, the shepherds, along with the deer, will be cut off from the world by impenetrable swamps.

in search of food, the wolf roams the snowy desert, lowering his muzzle to the earth where mice are hiding under the snow here, this is better than nothing. no, this is not a mouse, but a hungry wolf will not miss this fluffy animal. this sable was decorated with his fur, royal royal outfits, once the russian treasury even depended on the amount of furs mined in siberia. hunters for soft gold went to the taiga for several months, the darker the sable, the more expensive its skin. the barguzin sable living in the baikal forests is the darkest of all in siberia this time the wolf left with nothing. sable can

leave his hiding place. reindeer herders can be happy, now their herd has about 1000 heads, not an easy task to bring all the animals together for the northerners. it is not only a source of high-calorie meat, fat and skins for making clothes and other nomadic utensils, deer, in the north. the most convenient means of transportation. it can be harnessed to a sled and can be ridden. the shepherd feeds the deer with salt in the harsh conditions of the north salt, an integral part of the diet

animals necessary for their normal life. only very experienced shepherds can drive huge herds. this is a real art, which is inherited from father to son. having overcome 2 thousand kilometers in a southwestern direction, we find ourselves on the border with mongolia. when you look at the rapid movement of tsyrens or mongolian gazelles, it seems that you are in africa, not in the steppes of southern siberia, this is the steppe antelope, one of the most enduring and fast invocative sound, a bit reminiscent of croaking - this is the signal to gather the herd. rare guests on

the territory of russia although earlier a few herds of these animals lived in tuva and altai , today only in transbaikalia you can meet such border violators who wandered here from a neighboring country. but on the territory of russia they do not linger for a long time, without much difficulty overcoming the border barriers. they find themselves again in mongolia grains do not recognize political boundaries. no one knows how long this strange call will be heard over the steppes of central asia . lena is the largest river in siberia with a length of 4400 km. it originates in the mountains of baikal and flows into the laptev sea; the steep slopes of its banks are strewn with steppe flowers in spring and summer. mid-may

yakut horses survived the suau winter , foals were born, usually one slaughters two, they are already strong and enjoy the first rays of the sun for mares, but now they eat hard so that the foals do not go without milk. it can be seen that the horses after the winter are very emaciated, and fresh food. still no. have to settle for last year grass. nothing lasts forever in nature, even the siberian winter. the snowmelt marks the arrival

of spring. the siberian landscape is rapidly changing the place of the snowy desert. streams of water and green grass near the young stream has a violent temper, it breaks through the gorge with noise and roar, spreads widely across the plain and fills the pearl with its waters. siberia's lake baikal the deepest lake on earth is freed from ice baikal is 20 percent of the world's fresh water reserves since ancient times, seals have been living in baikal, so far it has not been possible to find out. how did they get here scientists suggest that about half a million years ago, during the ice age, the ringed seal from

the arctic ocean climbed up the yenisei and the angara and eventually ended up in baikal due to centuries of isolation. they formed a new species of seal, the unique baikal seal. favorite rookery of baikal nerves on the ushkany islands, dry beds on rocky shores are in great demand. water in the lake does not exceed 8 degrees even in summer, so seals can bask in the sun for hours, but for a place under the sun has to be fought. baikal seals excellent divers, they

can stay under water for up to half an hour. it seems that all the seats in the belitage boxes are still occupied. we'll have to be content, as long as there are still free places on the lower tier, someone didn’t get such. baikal seals feed exclusively on fish, in order to catch it you have to dive to a depth of more than 100 m.

rocks. the maximum depth of the lake is about 1.600 m more, 2/3 of the inhabitants of the lake live at this depth. epishura crustacean is the main consumer of planktonic algae, absorbing bacteria, it ensures the purity of baikal waters and pishur is the main food of the baikal omul, no less famous than the lake itself. baikal the baikal grayling is just one of the numerous species of fish that live in the cold but rich waters of the lake, the rocky beaches of the lake also attract other visitors brown bears leave their hiding place in

taiga more often and go ashore to feast on sushi here and the sun is more. there are so many flowers and herbs here. bears especially love fragrant plants saturated with aromatic oils. a rare sight a bear grazes in a clearing like an ordinary cow or horse and after a hearty dinner can you go to a watering hole? the coast of brown bears is what it is called. the protected part of the coast of baikal, the bear cub is carefully looked around, even in the nature protection zone of baikal in the baikal lensky reserve, you need to be constantly on the alert.

the multi-kilometer coast is very difficult to protect from uninvited guests. today everything seems to be calm, but the danger, as it often happens from an unexpected direction, a big old bear, is approaching the baby. this does not bode well for him . the only chance to avoid a fight with a obviously stronger opponent is to take summer in the sayans on the rocks. where the forest ends

, pikas settle. these cute animals are also called haystacks for the way they prepare food for the winter. they hide small stacks 15-20 cm high in dry places, a rodent the size of a guinea pig eats without ceasing, because at an altitude of 1.700 m above sea level, the summer is very short. a young female has a smooth well-groomed coat, and an older male looks disheveled, it seems to him, especially to taste heather flowers. sometimes pikas allow themselves a short

break in food, because they so rarely manage to bask in the sun serenely. in the mountains of munku-sardyk, which is located near the border with mongolia at an altitude of almost 3.5 thousand meters, there is still snow. on high mountain slopes siberian mountain goats roam in search of food. these professional climbers of the animal world conquer the peaks of the most inaccessible mountains and are content with the most meager food, small, but high-calorie grass called pipets.

the fox, even in summer, is often shrouded in fog. siberia country of wolves today in the russian taiga there are more than 40,000 of these predators, five times less than in the middle of the last century. an unusual meeting took place this morning. a lone wolf rarely

confronts a bear. would he be with the pack the alignment of forces would be quite different. the bear showed in no uncertain terms who was the owner of this swamp. june summer in siberia everywhere has come into its own for the next few weeks, life here

will be in full swing. the larch forest was decorated with rhododendrons. and yet the real owners of the siberian forests, neither wolves nor bears, but these tiny creatures are forest ants. these tireless builders , gatherers and hunters destroy up to 10,000 insects daily. even the lumberjack beetle doesn't feel safe. surprise attack the ants manage to deal with this goliath. they kill him brutally with their acid, injecting it into those parts of the victim's body that are not protected by a thick shell.

on baikal one can feel the approach of winter. a little time will pass and the most ancient lake of our planet will again hide under the ice for several months. the primordial nature of siberia will plunge into a lethargic sleep for several months. until next spring,

director tobias manley, the film was prepared for screening and dubbed by the first channel television company, the text was read by sergey garmash arctic inhabitants of the vast territories located north of the arctic circle must be strong hardy and very patient. only

with these qualities can one survive, where all year round there is only snow and ice. russia owns the largest and perhaps the least explored part of this almost deserted region. the russian arctic stretches for 6,000 kilometers from the norwegian border to alaska endless ice deserts and individual islands novaya zemlya taimyr wrangel island in march, the white sea in the west of the russian arctic begins to drift. thousands

seals gather here only to produce offspring. the mother seal carefully ensures that there is always a free hole next to her cub, then she will be able to look after him. seal cubs weigh only 10 kg at birth, 10 times less than their mother at first, they only eat and sleep, they need to grow as quickly as possible, because their mother will feed them with milk for only 12 days, then their cubs, also called squirrels, will remain on the ice.

alone only after the pups change their children's white skin on adult dark fur, they will be able to go to sea on their own. but for now , they are snow-white and very touching, looking forward to when their mother feeds them again. she does this seven times a day. seal milk one of the most nutritious in it 42% fat and babies gain weight very quickly, 2

kg per day. when the mother stops feeding them, they already weigh 35 kg and are almost ready for independent living. trying to attract attention approaching the time of mating. but the female until even her head turns him in side. maybe this trick will impress her. he is very persistent. but the female does n't seem to be in the mood yet. after the mother

stops feeding the cub, he will not see her again. the main thing is to gain weight before diving into the icy water. polar bears almost never enter this region; the largest predators on earth prefer the shores and ice of other seas of the arctic ocean. it's easier for them there. find food. here is the bear wandering on the ice with her already grown cubs. they have little chance to meet their relatives here at this time of the year, the ice fields of the arctic seas stretch for hundreds of kilometers, but very soon the ice will begin to melt and these owners of the arctic will have to return to the mainland as a polar bear. mid-may, northern yakutia,

one of the rarest birds on earth, the snowy crane, begins to build nests here already in winter. or sterkh there are very few of them left , maybe 3,000. outside the russian north, they can be seen, probably, only in zoos and even in yakutia, snowy cranes prefer to settle in in the most deserted and inaccessible areas of the russian arctic tundra, birds react very nervously to any attempt to approach them. therefore, such video recording is of particular value. wrangel island is located on the very border of the western and eastern hemispheres. for 10 months a year, it is surrounded by ice fields and rearing cables from here, very close to american alaska. every year in may, flocks of white

geese fly to the island. they return after wintering in north america in the tundra river valley - this is in the very in the center of the island there is a huge and very noisy goose colony of more than 50,000 geese. here they are already impatiently waiting for the arctic fox, starved for the winter. but geese are always ready to defend themselves. the may sun is already hot, but the usual nesting places of white geese are still covered with snow , you have to be patient to wait until it finally melts. every day more and more snow-free space. and that means more food. after a long flight, the geese are exhausted, they need to recuperate as soon as possible, so that during the short arctic summer to bring out the chicks and put them on the wing. in the russian

arctic, winter never goes away for long, polar air masses are constantly moving and the weather changes very quickly. at the end of may, the temperature can drop to -10°? the scribe at such a temperature feels great; he is protected by thick winter. fur. animals that died from cold and hunger often become its prey. white geese can go several days without food, they save energy exactly as their neighbors skua gulls. but the sudden return of winter is not so painful for everyone. musk oxen are not afraid of the most severe

cold weather. they spend the whole winter on wrangel island , unlike migratory birds, and feel uncomfortable even at a temperature of -40 °. sheep bulls were once widespread in the russian artek but gradually died out in the seventies of the last century. they were brought here again from the island. well , nevak, in alaska they took root well and began to multiply suddenly. returned cold, has been holding for a week, it is especially difficult birds in the cold. they cannot find food. closely, huddled together, trying to keep warm and protect themselves from the icy wind of a bird with the funny name of sharka stones. unfortunately, not everyone manages to survive bad weather.

finally, the cold recedes. by the warm rays of the sun, the snow melts and melt water fills everything around in the tundra with a flood. for a short time all rivers overflow their banks. the arctic white geese colony can no longer worry about food. but you still can’t relax, the wolf crosses the valley. he doesn't seem to be particularly interested in geese. the birds are worried. they're just chasing him really at a safe distance.

the uninvited guest eventually leaves. however, the goose colony must always be on the alert for their main enemy. the arctic fox daily walks near the nesting place. the geese know very well that while the female is hatching the chicks, the male, with a belligerent look, walks nearby, the arctic fox does not dare to fight with him. wrapped cold weather, many birds had to abandon their clutches. left unattended, bird eggs are easy prey for arctic foxes . even more than he can eat at one time , he will save some of the prey for the future. arctic fox hundreds of such

pantry bird eggs can be stored for months in the frozen ground of the tundra. soon, not a single egg will remain in the nests abandoned by the birds, the pesos again have to go hunting. here he tests the geese for strength, provokes them if they falter a little, the scribe immediately rushes to the attack. the job is done, the singer manages to carry away only one egg, but he remembers the location of the nest. and the next time he attacks right away. gander not

can protect his nest, the scribe takes one egg after another, there is only one left. the last one remains so far. june in the arctic, summer has finally come. the tundra

blooms magician triad smolyovka pleases the eye for a very short time, therefore, they are awaited with such impatience. the mating season is in full swing and the tules birds are in full swing

and the hague is enjoying warm days. the air temperature rarely rises above zero, sleet at this time is not uncommon and the animals have long been accustomed to this. but this time the real snowfall begins. hours later it's hard to believe that all this happens in the summer. gaga cannot even move, so as not to destroy future offspring. the return of winter was not part of her plans. even musk oxen suffer

from bad weather, they are not afraid of the cold. but wet snow instantly impregnates their wool. a small herd of these animals, led by an old bull, is clearly nervous as an uninvited guest approaches them. lowering his head, the leader assumes a warlike pose; the rivals demonstrate their power to each other. the stranger even risks approaching the female. she sniffs him benevolently, but then it doesn't matter.

it is still too early for mating time, finally in august the beginning of september the patience of the old leader is at the limit. that's enough for a stranger. will have to leave. the real tournament fights of the musk oxen will start in a few months. during the rut. the july sun is hot the land of wrangel island freed from snow reveals its treasures the remains of mammoths, these ancient giants lived here only three and a half thousand years ago, when in

all other regions, including siberia, they had long since disappeared. these remains are beautiful preserved in the permafrost, this tusk is only 4,000 years old. but some contemporaries of the mammoths , such as reindeer, managed to survive to this day. the arctic has the largest population of reindeer. there are at least a million of these animals on the taimyr peninsula. a herd of deer follows their usual routes from one pasture to another right now, just through our colony of white geese, there will be no particular damage from them. but the geese are still worried. they have offspring. first, hatched chicks can already

after a few hours, leave the nest with their parents, but you have to wait for the rest. this is a very dangerous time for helpless babies. if a fox approaches the nest, what is the safest place under the mother's wing? this time the arctic fox does not even pay attention to the geese in the dense thickets of dwarf willow. he noticed something much more attractive. this lemmin is a very appetizing prey for the arctic fox, it seems to the birds that you can relax. but for a short time, another

predator appears. wolverine goose i can handle with this big beast luckily wolverine doesn't touch the one-egg treat chicks. for young geese this is the last opportunity to get strength before a long journey with their parents. they will soon go to the tundra. there are large lakes where you can find shelter and food. the way there is long and tiring, some flocks cover a distance of 70 km in any weather.

july is the warmest month in the arctic tundra, at this time there is food for everyone, not only for geese. these arctic foxes living in the mountains have only two cubs and for his age. they are too small. the fact is that this year there are almost no lemmings here. the mother rarely visits her babies and almost never brings them food; their prospects are not good. on

the plain, things are much better than the cubs. here , weight gain is fast. they have an additional food source, young geese. in the early morning, the kids go hunting. everyone wants to be first. while the two are fighting, the third is not wasting his time.

10 were well fed and their chances of survival increased substantially. snowy or snowy owl rarely hunts geese. she also prefers lemmings. the little councils are very hungry, but this time the mother did not bring them anything either. in years when there are few lemmings in the tundra, many owls do not lay eggs at all in this nest, only two owlets. although it usually happens at least ten. one of them is much weaker than the other and much smaller. mother goes hunting.

even a subtle movement on the opposite slope will not hide from her. but lemming saw the predator too late. the owl attacks. after all, the chicks are hungry. this time luck is on the side of the owl. she returns to her nest with prey. the stronger chick gets the most tasty morsel, the other chick barely moves. the mother is still trying to feed the baby. in vain

, he had no strength left. and the second chick is too hungry. now no one will help the baby. taste left only one chick. but it wo n't be easy to feed him. the arctic coast is a paradise

for many representatives of the marine fauna, including the very rare gray whale shallow water actively hunts for crabs. beluga whale or white whale is a mammal of the dolphin family in summer belukha travels thousands of kilometers along the coast of the arctic in pursuit of fish, often enters large rivers, sometimes traveling far upstream, beluga whales usually travel in small groups, consisting of one to three females and their cubs of different ages in in this group, one cub is only a few hours old, and he prefers to stay close to his mother. this makes sailing much easier. the generous sea also feeds the birds

they nest in huge colonies on the rocky coast in this harsh arctic climate , one species of thick-billed murre feels most comfortable. in their nests on the rocks, the chicks are well protected from bad weather and other unpleasant surprises. however, this happens well that the shower is nearby. the north requires seabirds to have the strength of endurance. even in summer, the wind can drive the pack

ice to the shore, this waterfall can turn into ice in a matter of an instant. mayovok nests turn into ice palaces cairo chicks left their nests on rocks, usually into the water. but this year, pack ice is blocking their way, so they definitely need to get into the open sea so that their parents can feed them for some more time. about the arctic fox, which deftly jumps from one ice floe to another , there is a good chance to get food for itself.

but fortunately for the chicks, arctic foxes are afraid of water. the open sea is still far away. the scribe cannot reach the chick. and the ice bath is not to his taste at all. ice comes close to wrangel island

delivering the main attraction of the arctic nature reserve polar bears to the coast. for most of the year, polar bears live on floating ice, where they hunt seals, but from september to november, ursa bears gather on wrangel island, where they arrange their lairs. global warming has reached the arctic northern seas remain ice-free for longer and

several hundred bears have gathered on wrangel island. they will stay here until november, when the water freezes. but now they have almost nothing at this time. in these born hunters are well developed, sense of smell, hearing and vision of potential prey. a bear can see for several kilometers, especially if he is hungry. young bear noticed a suspicious ripple on the smooth surface of the lagoon. you need to check what's going on there.

the bear is trying to catch a fish. these are unique shots. so far it doesn't work very well. the main prey of polar bears seals seals other marine animals bears patiently, sometimes sit for hours near the holes when the animal sticks its head out of water, as a bear stuns the victim with a paw blow and pulls it out onto the ice, it is much more difficult to catch a fish. well, if this young bear likes the taste of fish, will he become a real fisherman?

september of the sheep bulls has come, the time of tournament fights begins. often males whose strengths are clearly not equal for a long time do not move away from each other , bullying an opponent

. real tournament fights look completely different. with a loud roar, the bull challenges the opponent to a duel . each of them weighs 400 kg, the approach speed is 50 kilometers per hour. the bulls run and clashing with the bases of the horns, it seems that it is impossible

to withstand such a monstrous blow, however, fighters most often come out of such fights unscathed. as far as one can judge from their behavior, they do not even experience particularly unpleasant sensations. these ritual battles are conducted strictly according to the rules allowing the only one, head- to-head blow. nevertheless, the vanquished is in a hurry to retreat. autumn is coming to the tundra. white geese gather in flocks, they have to travel 5,000 km, some flocks fly to california, others to the british

colombia. winter is in the air. hungry polar bears roam the sandbanks, trying to keep

their distance. bears surrounded by babies are especially careful. this cub is only a few months old, even the games of other cubs a little older than him can harm him. he hardly leaves his mother, not even daring to approach other bears. even older animals are always on their guard. no one wants to play with a hardened male, whose weight reaches 700 kg, there are cases when adult bears killed their younger relatives. waiting for winter is a very painful occupation, the bear cub finds the skin of a walrus. you can

play with it, or you can live with it. she still retained the smell of a dead animal. the meat of the margin would certainly have pleased the bear much more. at the end of september, a mass migration of animals begins, tens of thousands of walruses leave the arctic seas and go south through the bering strait away from the bad weather of eternal ice. the path is not easy for them, so from time to time. they have to make short breaks. while the bears on the shore of the margin remain in the water. there they feel

more secure, hungry, bears throw greedy glances at the walruses and patiently wait until the tired animals lose their vigilance. this walrus dared to get ashore alone. he is very weak to move. it can no longer go on. he can't go unnoticed. it begins to get dark and the huge bear comes out on his next day's trail, little is left of the margin. the remains

of a dead animal are found by a young bear, he the real owner is approaching cautiously, maybe somewhere nearby. and here it is, just 200 meters away. this giant could easily punish the thief, but he ate so much that he could not even move. this is used by the young bear and is taken for an unexpected treat. the owner of toshi, after a short reflection, retires to the tundra. the young bear does not fully trust

the peace-loving intentions of his tribesman. and yet he must use the chance to the end. no one knows when he will succeed next satisfy hunger. the walrus looks at the shore incredulously. as soon as the bear is out of sight, they cautiously get out of the water. walruses perhaps the most gregarious animals, they are almost impossible to see alone, even if there is a lot of space on the shore, they lie closely, clinging to each other. these mighty beasts can

weigh about one and a half tons, their main weapons are tusks , which can reach half a meter in length. even polar bears do not always come out victorious in a fight with walruses. adult males, limited in living space, establishes their hierarchy finally, peace reigns in the rookery of the giants. but winter is just around the corner. margie will soon set out for the bering strait. in october, the air temperature no longer rises above freezing point of water, winter returns. it's time for the polar bear to leave the island

. when the fields of pack ice begin to crawl again on the coast, the bears will go to their ice kingdom. the world where no one can follow them? the arctic latitudes are one of the few places on earth where the laws are set not by people, but nature very soon the sun will hide behind the horizon for several months. russian arctic plunges into

impenetrable darkness. which only occasionally scatters the mysterious northern lights. directed by ue anders the film was prepared for screening and voiced by channel one television company text read by sergei garmash

this region can be called the largest nature reserve in europe stormy rivers fabulous mountains impenetrable forests right up to the horizon wolverine wolves and brown bears live here. here is the border between europe and asia, this is the urals

this mountain range stretches from the arctic tundra to the steppes of kazakhstan for 2000 km. the urals separate europe and asia and two natural zones, taiga and steppe. in early spring and late autumn, you can observe the amazing phenomenon of migration of elk, the largest animals of this region. they go in search of new pastures from year to year doing the same way. moose almost does not rest, staying in one place, no more than 1-2 days. for many of them , the ural rivers become an insurmountable obstacle; moose migrate, small groups of main directions are two north, south and west to east.

females with babies are the first to set off, later males and moose cows in the spring, when the snow begins to melt, the animals return to their native places, but adult moose are the first to go in the reverse order, and moose cows with calves are the last. these animals are naturally excellent swimmers, but even they are not easy to overcome the rapid flow of mountain rivers. lots of moose drown here every year, and yet many more animals die of cold and hunger, therefore twice a year they go on a dangerous journey. this calf has already satisfied his hunger and is in a hurry to catch up with his parents. the worst thing for him is to lag behind his mother and get lost. with great difficulty

, he gets ashore. for rest he does not have time during migrations, moose overcome up to 300 km. plains and foothills of the northern urals taiga begins here in the coniferous forests of the northern hemisphere , mainly pines and spruces grow. very soon

the spring sun will free forests and swamps from snow and ice. the arrival of spring marks the marriage games black grouse, a handsome man courts an unprepossessing- looking female for hours. dozens of males sometimes gather for a lek. violent fights are not uncommon here. but the main danger for these birds is the black grouse wolverine, her favorite delicacy. this time, the black grouse manages to fly away. wolverines will have to look for other prey. spring

in the urals comes into its own. tired waters overflow the rivers. the first insects leave the crevices in the rocks, which served as their refuge in the winter , after basking in the sun, butterflies or gays begin to mate. their life is short there is not a minute to lose, but first of all, you need to win the confidence of the female, the most gentle caresses are used. mating can last all day? the sweet couple hardly breaks away from each other.

the rivers of the urals during the melting of snow turns into turbulent streams the last elk returns from winter pastures. it remains to cross only one river and they are at home. the stragglers will have a hard time. the constant influx of meltwater makes the river flow swift and its turns unpredictable. the mountain stream with a new one again carries the moose away from the shore, they choke and

are exhausted. predators go hunting, this she-wolf feels that she has a chance to satisfy her hunger. thieves bear a few days ago filled up an elk weakened by a long transition, and now he is returning for his trophy. these animals are real gourmets prefer meat with a smell, if hunger does not torment them much, they bury the carcasses of a dead animal in the ground so that it does not get to crows and other thieves. the she-wolf who followed the bear on his heels hopes that her efforts will be rewarded. the stash is made so well that

the owner with difficulty, finds it. there is something to enjoy here. for a she-wolf, this is a crucible ordeal to watch someone else's meal for a long time, she can't get any better sleep. after a while, the old wolf joins the she-wolf. maybe together they will be able to outsmart the bear?

no, the reaction is predictable, the bear does not hide his indignation. he does not intend to share with anyone and drives the insolent people away. today they will have to stay hungry. the entire territory of the urals can be considered a huge nature reserve. is not only endless forests, but also vast wetlands . at the end of april,

deafening frog concerts sound like a kind of mating choir in the swamps. males acquire a bluish color and begin to fight for females. they literally pounce on everything that moves even a knife and fish to a stranger who finds himself in a swamp. maybe not good . lonely bear does not eat anything, only occasionally drinks. and it's not just that. just like marsh frogs, he has one thing on his mind to find a female ready to mate. in order to

to get offspring, bears must mate several times often, mating games are accompanied by a loud roar. the bear and the bear do not part for two weeks. after that, their paths diverge. after fertilization of the egg, the embryo, as if frozen, will begin to develop no earlier than november, when the female lies in the den. but very quickly, cubs will be born in 8-10 weeks, but you can cook blind, deaf and toothless in size , as the hunters say.

near the western slopes of the northern urals stretches without extreme virgin forests. high up in the mountains. in one of the most mysterious corners of this region , the pechora river originates, and its numerous tributaries mesopotamia pechora and chetlyaga are a unique geological monument manpupuner, which in the language of the mansi people means small mountain, idols, a real miracle of nature, many legends are associated with it. one of them is the legend of the seven bogatyrs. they were brothers of a girl who wanted to take a wife

rich for an evil man, the girl refused him and the rich man decided to force her to marry him married, the beauty, together with her brothers, fled to the mountains. the failed fiance set off a chase. i fought with the pursuers for a long time, but the forces turned out to be unequal. the gods condescended to the girl's fervent prayers and turned her, along with her brothers, into stone idols. the closer you get to these stones, the more bizarre they become visible, one table stands a little aside, six others lined up in a row. at the edge of the cliff, local residents. grandiose stone sculptures have always been deified and worshiped. climbing the manpupuner

was considered the greatest sin. on moonlit nights the ural owl is out hunting, the tawny owl today she decided to feast on frogs. they are very gluttonous for parents, it is not easy to feed their frog, the owlet swallows in an instant.

these babies are already 5 weeks old. it's time to leave the parent's nest. they can't fly yet , but their wings help them climb trees. parents continue to feed the chicks until they learn to get their own food on their own. in the meantime, the chicks are just beginning to

explore the world. upper reaches of the pechora on the northern uranus the european mink is also found, scientists fear that these animals, listed in the red book of russia, may disappear as a species within a few decades. in early june, minks usually bear offspring. this is the best time to equip a comfortable home for yourself and future babies. clouds are gathering over the manpupuner plateau. the weather in these places changes

very quickly. heavy rains, as it were, test the strength of stone idols of sericite, quartzite, the slates from which they are composed are destroyed very slowly, but nothing remained of the calcareous rocks that surrounded them for a long time. a brown bear is not afraid of any downpour, they are protected by thick fur. the rain stops as suddenly as it started.

animals living in the taiga have long been accustomed to this, even such babies as this owlet? the female mink has just given birth to adorable cubs and immediately bites the umbilical cord. there is no strength left for anything else. early in the morning, barely waking up, she listens to the

sounds around. it seems that someone alien is nearby, you need to immediately drive him away so as not to let him in resentment of helpless kids. both chicks of the ural owl left the parent's nest, but still remain nearby. the gray vole brought by the mother is greedily eaten; this baby has an excellent appetite. it is necessary to feed the chicks at least three times a day, the parents practically do not have time for themselves. felt the smell

of a female elk giant comes out of the forest. but the males are not interested in the moose cow yet, mating games of evaporation will begin in these animals only in the fall. besides, she's not alone. mom feeds her cub eight times a day, he eats up to 3 liters of milk. on

enough today. the moose continues to sniff. this female obviously interested him. but she does not honor the male even with a glance, preferring to take care of her toilet. the kid is already trying the bark of lichen trees. soon they will become the basis of his diet. the long-awaited summer has come to the urals. on the right bank of the ilyich river, a group of rocks rises ; it is located on the territory of the pechora ilyich reserve, virgin forests of which unesco classifies as a world natural heritage site.

mom has a mink, there is not a moment of rest, she needs constantly hunt to feed their insatiable offspring. the babies are already 5 weeks old. their eyes were opened. they are looking forward to what their mother will bring them this time. minks are very agile in the water, they can easily catch fish weighing up to a kilogram. this time the rudd was out of luck. the european mink has long been

the object of the fur trade, although its fur was considered less valuable. what, for example. sable or marten fur today mink is bred in captivity for fur production. they easily adapt to life in cages and to artificial food. sometimes booty slips away from the mink, there's nothing to be done five kids will have to be content with one fish. under the roots of a huge fallen tree , the wolverine has set up a food warehouse, this is one of the few animals that shows extreme aggression

towards humans even after several generations of life in captivity. the little kuksha is spying on the wolverine, apparently hoping to visit her hiding place in the absence of the mistress. wolverine eats everything strong sharp teeth help her cope with any, even the most solid food. she is can digest even crushed bones. the female mink is always on the move and takes care of the hungry offspring. if there are no fish, you need to feed the cubs at least with milk. one of the most inquisitive baby slowly licked from the mother. having lost her protection,

he was left alone with an unknown and very dangerous world. having fed the children, the mink carefully licks them and only then notices that one baby is missing. while she is searching , the others also scatter. only two remain in the hole. looks like the fugitives are out of luck. mink decides to find another refuge. the kid should follow her. he is in no hurry, so mom has to push him, and sometimes take the stubborn by the scruff.

on the pupuner plateau on the mountain of idols, stone idols resist winds and bad weather, as hundreds of years ago, their height reaches 50 m. late summer in the southern urals, the belaya river flows through the territory of the shulgan-tash reserve, founded in 1986. a rare species of wild bees lives here, which are found only in the urals

, you can not notice them right away. brothers akhtym and onis work reserves from the day of its foundation. in their care , 40 beehives, local residents have been able to handle bees since childhood. preservation and study of wild burzyan bees one of the main tasks of the staff of the reserve, bees settle both in natural tree hollows, mainly lindens, and in the sides of artificial hollows made by man.

he marks his possessions with his whole body, and the tree, leaving his hair on the horse. now other bears will know who is the boss here. this hive belongs to him. but climb this tree it's not easy for a fat man.

beekeeping is a traditional occupation of the bashkirs. the secret of this difficult craft is passed from father to son. hives of wild bees are scattered throughout the reserve, sometimes at a distance of more than a kilometer from each other. often oh you them and they spend in the forest for several days. a she-bear with cubs ca n't resist the smell of honey. although they know that this tree is someone else's property. you shouldn’t stay here for a long time, it doesn’t cost anything for kids to climb a tree for cubs, it seems that nothing threatens them at such a height. actually

indeed, even here they are in danger. if a two-hundred-kilogram beard, artificial, hollow falls on a she-bear, it will not be good for everyone. like all children in the world, cubs are very inquisitive and love to play. climbing on board and swinging on it is an incomparable pleasure. it happened that the board was supposed to happen, the frightened bear cubs scatter, and the bear finally has a chance to feast on honey. the bees are clearly not happy with the fact that the board is on the ground, so the bear is in no hurry

approach her. but honey is too seductive a delicacy. payback follows immediately bee stings, especially in the nose, very painful. anis, finally reached the intended goal. will they find honey here? on the cannons of the forest stands a lone tree with a large

beehive. the bears haven't found it yet. to get to the hive you need to climb a tree, the beekeepers do it with amazing ease and speed. this year, the brothers can collect a lot of honey; proceeds from its sale will go to the study and protection of bees. demari special device for fumigation of bees with smoke, using it you can only slightly cool the anger of the rightful owners of the hive, reconcile with the fact that honey is taken from them by bees, they

still cannot that bees fill their stomachs with honey, trying to save them from a possible fire. as much as possible in this state, they are practically unable to fry. from each tree, the brothers hope to collect 10-15 kg of honey, the golden honey of the burzyansky bees are excellent taste and excellent sold in moscow at the highest prices. burzyansky bees, one of the most tenacious and hardy bees, they are distinguished by frost resistance and great working capacity linden, one of the best honey plants , blooms only 3 weeks a year by this time the population. the swarm almost triples and all the bees make dozens of flights every day, even in

rainy weather, the brothers do not take everything they leave. what is enough honey for the approaching winter. she-bear with cubs gets hers too portion of your favorite treat. no less than honey they are interested in another delicacy. bee larvae. shulgan-tash reserve is a real paradise not only for bees ornithologists have discovered. there are about fifty

species of birds here, and ichthyologists have described 26 species of fish. on the territory of the southern urals, deciduous forests predominate. most often found here birch and aspen. birch grove, freely spread along the banks of rivers in the lowlands and on the gentle mountain slopes to the east

, the siberian steppes begin. the border between europe and asia can be seen with the naked eye, the mountain spurs of the southeastern ural two-faced? in the west, they are covered with virgin forests of the european taiga; in the east, asian mountain steppes. the vegetation here is more sparse . thistles, the most characteristic plant for these places, have

come to the south urals in autumn. the linden and birch maples are losing their golden attire. at the end of august and beginning of september, the moose begin rutting, the fox is announced by the characteristic deaf roar of males. a four-year-old male dared to get too close to the female, who was already courting an older moose. fights between moose even during the mating season very rarely occurs a threatening roar is usually

enough to drive the opponent away. the asian part of the southern urals here in the floodplain of the ural river lives an amazing almost mythical animal, the russian muskrat . most of the year, this cute animal lives in burrows that have an exit under water. the long hairs on its muzzle are tactile, they indicate that the muskrat, like all cards , sees almost nothing, but they dive very well.

the natural range of the russian muskrat is limited by the dnieper basins volga, don and ural, this endemic animal species is listed in the red book of russia; at present, their number in the urals does not exceed 200 individuals; as many. how much does she weigh in summer? she feeds on insect larvae and mollusks, whose shells she gnaws with her sharp teeth in winter; a significant increase in her diet is small fish and vegetable stern. desman successfully hunt both in water

and on land. this animal has already found an appetizing mollusk. the other also hopes to get his share. the footage you see is unique so far, no film crew has been able to capture this amazing animal so close. having refreshed themselves, the animals return to their hole at the end of the underground passage, they made a nest of moss and thin twigs. the first snow is a harbinger of a long winter. soon the moose will again have to set off in search of new pastures during the day, they feed, and at night, especially in severe frosts, leshki

fit into loose snow. so only the head and withers stick out above it, which reduces heat transfer. the air temperature drops sharply to -30 degrees. the only sound that can be heard at this time in the forest is the crackling of trees, the trunks of which burst from frost. hungry moose are not the most peaceful animals fight unusually. with the front legs, the blows of heavy hooves are very painful. this forest giant has almost nothing to eat at all.

fights between them become more and more frequent. this the quarrel does not go unnoticed. the sudden arrival of winter came as a surprise even to the bear . he can't decide. is it worth it to fill up another elk before lying in a den until spring. not an easy task vlasya has long legs, so they move much faster in deep snow than clumsy karkalapy bears. more than a dozen moose huddled in a herd, they

are ready for a dangerous journey. they are no longer afraid of bears at this time of the year. they are too lazy. snowy cold winter keeps around in these parts 7 months. only in april will the rivers open and bird voices will be heard again in the taiga. having filled with

life the largest nature reserve in europe, the urals, directed by oliver gottzel, the film was prepared for display

and voiced by the channel one television company.