RUSSIA EXPO

04.11.2023–08.07.2024 MOSCOW, VDNH

Tales of stone barrows. Zaporozhye region

Tales of stone barrows. Zaporozhye region
Photo: Dmitry Belitsky

Zaporozhye is a steppe region, the monotony of vegetative plain ornaments of which is enlivened by areas of extensive exposure of ancient crystalline rocks. Also, the name of the composition refers to the unique archaeological complex — the "Stone Grave" reserve, one of the most striking and recognizable sights of the region.

The exposition is a combination of several plant species characteristic of the region's nature with fragments of rocks symbolizing the mountains of Zaporozhye region. In the landscape of Zaporozhye region different kinds of steppes prevail, where one can encounter sagebrush, feather grass, spring adonis, thin-leaf peony, sod-forming grasses, field poppy, tulips, wild garlic, feathered wheatgrass, chamomile, and many other plants.

Among the mountain ranges of the region, which often have the word "grave" (or "mogila" in Russian) in their names, we can mention the highest natural mountain — Belmak-Mogila (324 m above sea level) and Tokmak-Mogila (307 m). In addition, the Korsak-Mogila ridge, consisting of six hills, stretches for 2.5 km in the northeastern direction.

The Schrenck's tulip, which grows in the region, is an endangered steppe flower, one of the oldest species, and is considered the progenitor of many breeding varieties. It owes its name to the scientist and traveler Alexander Ivanovich Schrenck, who discovered this flower in 1873. During its blooming period, the steppe looks like a real carpet, consisting of specimens of all shades, from white to bright red.

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