2011 Wall Calendar Russian Wildlife


The Arctic hare, the desman, the Steller’s sea eagle, the black stork and the Caucasian tur – these too are inhabitants of Russia, sharing domin- ion over the country’s shrinking wild spaces. They are captured in this year’s calendar with uncanny intimacy and beauty by award- winning nature photographer Igor Shpilenok.


This year, the Russian Life Wall Calendar explores the fauna which have inhabited Russia since long before Russians arrived on the scene. Russian Wildlife offers an intimate glimpse at rare and even endangered species of Russia’s steppe, Arctic and coastal regions, from the reclusive desman to the timid Arctic hare, from the fearsome Steller’s eagle to the awesome and symbolic brown bear.


As always, our Wall Calendar also features over 200 important historical, religious and national holidays of Russia (plus the usual American ones). A great gift idea for others and yourself!


CAL11 Photographer: Igor Shpilenok


9x12 inches, spiralbound • $15 October 2010


Igor Shpilenok is an environmental activist and founder of the Bryansky Les Nature Reserve, who photographs zapovedniks and national parks around Russia to share the beauty and ecological significance of these natural areas with the world. When not on photo expeditions, he and his wife, nature writer Laura Williams, live in the remote village of Chukhrai in the buffer zone of Bryansky Les Zapovednik. Igor is a regular contributor to National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, Russian Life, National Geographic-Russia, Canadian Wildlife, Geo-Germany, and BBC Wildlife magazines, among others.


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