No. 4,770 in Russian
заповедники
Nature reserves.
In a sentence
Россия известна своими живописными заповедниками.
Russia is famous for its picturesque nature reserves.
Here, "заповедниками" refers to protected areas and emphasizes their natural beauty.
Многие заповедники открыты для организованных экскурсий.
Many reserves are open for organized tours.
In this instance, "заповедники" indicates places preserved for touristic visitation under environmental protection guidelines.
В заповедниках обитают редкие виды животных.
Rare animal species inhabit the reserves.
Here, "заповедниках" refers to well-maintained natural habitats providing safety for wildlife.
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