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WESTERN CAUCASUS
Krasnodar region: Gelendzhik, Adler and Sochi
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Beech (Fagus) on the slopes
of the Caucasus Mountains. Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Adler district,
near the village of Krasnaya Polyana.
Forest road in a broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Beech
(Fagus) on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar
region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana.
Broad-leaved forest in the river valley with a predominance of Black Alder (Alnus
glutinosa)(in the foreground) and Oak (Quercus) and Beech (Fagus) on the slopes of a side
ridges of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the
village of Krasnaya Polyana.
Broad-leaved forest in the floodplain of the mountain river with a predominance of
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) in the foothills of the North-West Caucasus. Krasnodar
region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Stony bed of a small mountain river and broad-leaved forest with a predominance of
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) in the floodplain (to the left of the channel) and Beech
(Fagus) and Oak (Quercus) on the slopes (to the right of the channel). Foothills of
North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of
Aderbievka.
Broad-leaved forest in the floodplain with Hazel (Corylus avellana) and full cover of
primroses, mainly Lesser celandine, or Pilewort (Ficaria verna). Foothills of North-West
Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Broad-leaved forest in the floodplain with a predominance of Oak (Quercus) and full
cover of primroses, mostly Five-leaflet bitter-cress, or Showy toothwort (Dentaria
pentaphyllos = Cardamine pentaphyllos). Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains,
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Five-leaflet bitter-cress, or Showy toothwort (Dentaria pentaphyllos = Cardamine
pentaphyllos) in a deciduous forest with a predominance of Oak (Quercus) and a full cover
of primroses. Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik
district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Five-leaflet bitter-cress, or Showy toothwort (Dentaria pentaphyllos = Cardamine
pentaphyllos), as well as the leaves of fruitless shoots of Ivy (Hedera helix)(in the
foreground) in the broad-leaved forest with a predominance of Oak (Quercus) and a full
cover of primroses. Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region,
Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
The flowers of the Five-leaflet bitter-cress, or Showy toothwort (Dentaria
pentaphyllos = Cardamine pentaphyllos) in the deciduous forest with a predominance of Oak
(Quercus) and full cover of primroses. Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains,
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Caucasian anemone (Anemone caucasica) in the deciduous forest with a predominance of
Oak (Quercus) and full cover of primroses. Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains,
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Heath dog-violet, or Heath violet (Viola canina) in deciduous forest with predominance
of Beech (Fagus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik
district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Common primrose (Primula vulgaris) in the broad-leaved deciduous forest with
predominance of Beech (Fagus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar
region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Common primrose (Primula vulgaris) in broad-leaved forest with predominance of Beech
(Fagus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik
district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Small waterfall on a mountain stream in a deciduous forest with predominance of Beech
(Fagus) and Oak (Quercus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region,
Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
A small waterfall on a mountain stream in the broad-leaved deciduous forest with
predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus
Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Mid-mountain landscape of the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains,
covered with deciduous forests with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus).
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Hiking trail, laid on a flat top of the mountain range in the foothills of the
North-Western Caucasus Mountains, covered with the broad-leaved deciduous forests with
predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus). Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district,
near the village of Aderbievka.
Mid-mountain landscape in the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains,
covered with the broad-leaved deciduous forests with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak
(Quercus). Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Old broad-leaved forest with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus) on the
slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. The North-Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region,
Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus) in the valley
of the mountain river. The North-Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik
district, near the village of Aderbievka.
View of the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains, covered with the
broad-leaved deciduous (oak-beech) forests, and the Black Sea coast in the distance. The
North-Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village
of Aderbievka.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) on the steep slope of the
foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains, as well as the Black Sea coast in the
distance. Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Low-mountain deciduous forests with predominance of Oak (Quercus) on the smoothed
peaks of the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region,
Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Low-mountain broad-leaved forest with predominance of Beech (Fagus, light trunks) and
Oak (Quercus, dark trunks) on the ridge in the foothills of the North-West Caucasus.
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Caucasian Peony (Paeonia caucasica) and Ruscus in a low-mountain broad-leaved forest
with a predominance of Oak (Quercus) in the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus
Mountains. Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Caucasian Peony (Paeonia caucasica) in the deciduous forest with a predominance of Oak
(Quercus) at the foothills of the North-Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region,
Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
The flower and leaves of the Caucasian peony (Paeonia caucasica) in the deciduous
forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) at the foothills of the North-West Caucasus.
Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Mountain stream with thickets of Ivy (Hedera helix) on the rocks in a deciduous forest
with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and Oak (Quercus). Foothills of North-West Caucasus
Mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district, near the village of Aderbievka.
Water, or True forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) in deciduous forest in the
foothills of the North-West Caucasus mountains, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district,
near the village of Aderbievka.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Beech (Fagus) and thickets of Ivy (Hedera
helix) on the slopes of the foothills of Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region,
Khosta district, near the Maly Akhun mountain.
Forest road in a deciduous forest with thickets of Blackberries (Rubus caesius) on the
slopes of the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Khosta
district, near the Maly Akhun mountain.
Glades in a deciduous forest with thickets of Blackberries (Rubus caesius) and views
of the Black Sea coast from the slopes of the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains.
Krasnodar region, Khosta district, near the Maly Akhun mountain.
Glades in a deciduous forest with old Oaks (Quercus), overgrown with Ivy (Hedera
helix), and views of the Black Sea coast from the slopes of the foothills of Western
Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Khosta district, near the Maly Akhun mountain.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) on the steep slopes of the
Khosta river gorge in the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region,
Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Box, or Boxwood (Buxus
colchica, or Buxus hyrcana) on the steep slopes of the river Khosta gorge. The foothills
of the Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part
of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Box, or Boxwood (Buxus
colchica) on the steep slopes of the river Khosta gorge. The foothills of the Western
Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Spineless butcher's-broom, or Mouse thorn, or Horse tongue lily (Ruscus colchicus)
with fruit (berry) in a deciduous forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Box, or
Boxwood (Buxus colchica) on the slopes of the river Khosta gorge. The foothills of the
Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Fruit (berries) of the Spineless butcher's-broom, or Mouse thorn, or Horse tongue lily
(Ruscus colchicus) in a broad-leaved forest with predominance of Oak (Quercus) and Box, or
Boxwood (Buxus colchica) on the slopes of the Khosta river gorge. The foothills of the
Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Karst cave in the steep slope of the river Khosta gorge in the foothills of the
Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Emerging (young) stalactites in a karst cave on the steep slope of the Khosta river
gorge in the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Khosta
Yew-boxwood Grove – the part of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
Water-polished walls of a karst cave in the steep slope of the Khosta River gorge in
the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region Khosta Yew-boxwood Grove
– the part of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve.
The bed of the Mzymta river in the mountain valley covered by deciduous forest in the
foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Adler district, between
Adler and Krasnaya Polyana.
The bed of the Mzymta river in the mountain valley covered with broad-leaved deciduous
forest in the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains. Krasnodar region, Adler
district, between Adler and Krasnaya Polyana.
Panorama of the mountain ranges of the Western Caucasus, covered with deciduous
forests in the area of the ski resort Rosa Khutor in the summer. Krasnodar region, Adler
district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana.
Panorama of the mountain ranges of the Western Caucasus and the territory of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve, covered with deciduous forests at sunset after
the rain. Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana and ski
resort Rosa Khutor.
Panorama of the mountain ranges of the Western Caucasus and the territory of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve, covered with deciduous forests at sunset after
the rain. Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana, the ski
resort Rosa Khutor.
Rays of the sun, breaking through the rain clouds and illuminating the mountain ranges
on the territory of the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve, covered with deciduous
forests at sunset after the rain. Western Caucasus Mountains, Krasnodar region, Adler
district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana and ski resort Rosa Khutor.
Clouds and fog on the tops of the mountain ranges of the Western Caucasus. Krasnodar
region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana and ski resort Rosa Khutor.
Panorama of the mountain ranges of the Western Caucasus and the territory of the
Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve, covered with deciduous forests. Krasnodar
region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana, and ski resort Rosa Khutor.
The slopes of the Northern exposition of the Aibga mountain range of the Western
Caucasus mountain system, covered with deciduous forests in the territory of the Sochi
National Park. Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana and
ski resort Rosa Khutor.
Aibga mountain range of the Western Caucasus Mountains with a well-defined
high-altitude zonation - coniferous (spruce) forests in the middle part of the slope and
subalpine meadows at the tops. Height - from 1800 to 2200 meters above sea level.
Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana, and ski resort
Rosa Khutor.
The Alpine belt of the Western Caucasus mountain system is a zones of subalpine and
alpine meadows in the upper high-altitude part of the Aibga mountain range. The altitudes
are 1900-2200 meters above sea level. Krasnodar region, Adler district, near the village
of Krasnaya Polyana and ski resort Rosa Khutor.
The Alpine belt of Caucasus Mountains is a zones of subalpine and alpine meadows in
the upper high-altitude part of the Aibga mountain range (in the foreground) and
broad-leaved forests in the foothills of the Western Caucasus Mountains in the territory
of the Sochi National Park and the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve (in the
background). Altitudes are from 1300 to 2200 meters above sea level. Krasnodar region,
Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana, ski resort Rosa Khutor.
The Alpine belt of the Caucasus Mountains is a zones of subalpine and alpine meadows
in the upper high-altitude part of the Aibga mountain range (in the foreground) and
broad-leaved forests in the foothills of the Western Caucasus in the territory of the
Sochi National Park and the Caucasian State Nature Biosphere Reserve (in the background).
Altitudes are from 1300 to 2200 meters above sea level. Krasnodar region, Adler district,
near the village of Krasnaya Polyana - ski resort Rosa Khutor.
The Alpine belt of the Caucasus Mountains is a zones of subalpine and alpine meadows
in the upper high-altitude part of the Aibga mountain range (in the foreground) and
broad-leaved forests in the foothills of the Western Caucasus mountain system in the
territory of the Sochi national Park and the Caucasian State Biosphere Preserve (in the
background). Altitudes are from 1300 to 2200 meters above sea level. Krasnodar region,
Adler district, near the village of Krasnaya Polyana - ski resort Rosa Khutor.
Western Caucasus dolmens - megalithic (stone) tombs of the bronze age of about 5
thousand years old. The valley of the river Janet, Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik district,
near the village of Vozrozhdenie.
The dolmen of the Western Caucasus is a megalithic (stone) tomb of the bronze age of
about 5 thousand years old. The valley of the river Janet. Krasnodar region, Gelendzhik
district, near the village of Vozrozhdenie.
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