In 2017, the Russian-Mongolian section of the Daurian Landscapes was entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List.
It includes the Daurian Nature Reserve, its buffer zone, a part of the Zakaznik Dolina Dzerena Federal Nature Reserve on the Russian Federation side, and the Mongol Daguur Nature Reserve with Zakaznik Ugtam Nature Reserve on the Mongolian side.
The Daurian steppe is a peculiar region with a unique climate and a variety of natural areas and landscapes that have retained their pristine beauty. Its main value is its untouched ecosystems, which are interspersed with wet meadows and floodplains.
More than 530 species of vascular plants grow in Dauria, ranging from pines to halophytes encountered in deserts and on saline soils. The central part is occupied by the Torey Lakes (Barun-Torey and Zun-Torey), which are the remains of an ancient subtropical sea. They are distinguished by their “pulsation” associated with climatic cycles. The duration of such cycles is about 30-35 years. During this time, the landscape of the Torey Lakes changes beyond recognition. In years of high water, the depth of the lakes reaches 6 m. The salt concentration in the water also changes significantly: during high water, it is 1.5 g per liter, and during droughts, it is 10-17 g per liter. Due to the increased salinity, some areas do not freeze in winter.
Rare birds nest here, many of which are listed in the International Red Book, such as the bustard, the relict gull, and the Daurian crane. In spring and autumn, millions of migrant birds of other species arrive.
The Daurian Nature Reserve is home to 50 species of mammals, including such rare ones as the wild manul cat, the Daurian hedgehog, and the Mongolian marmot. The main natural attraction of the Reserve is the dzerens.
The postage stamps provide images of animals living in the Daurian Nature Reserve: dzeren, Daurian crane, and gold carp; the margins of the souvenir sheet feature the surroundings of the Torey Lakes.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the block |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + security system |
Frame 11¾:12 |
160 × 80 mm |
37 × 50 mm |
17 thousand blocks |