Centuries-Old Linden Trees by Tikhoye Lake

Three old linden trees stand on the eastern shore of Tikhoye Lake. The trees have the honorary status of Monuments of Living Nature of national significance and are included in the national register of long-lived trees under the All-Russian programme Trees - Monuments of Living Nature. The oldest small-leaved linden was entered into Russia's national register of ancient trees in 2011 and received Monument of Living Nature status in 2012; two other lindens received certificates in 2023. When specialists from the Healthy Forest tree expert centre conducted an examination in 2012, the oldest tree was 16 metres high; in 2023, its age was determined to be 461 years.