Ministerial Decree No. 769 of 1993 regarding the validation of the Regulation on the National Parks. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Research Community management Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes Entry into force on the date of issue. Abstract The Government decrees to validate the Regulation. National Parks are institutions for environmental protection, territories (defined areas of water) that include natural habitats and objects of particular ecological, historical, and aesthetic value destined for the utilisation for environmental protection, recreational, enlightening, scientific and cultural purposes. The document consists of IX parts. Part I lays down the general provisions. Part II establishes the main tasks of the National Parks. Part III determines the modalities of setting up of the National Parks. Part IV regards the management of the National Parks. Part V regulates the functional routine. Part VI deals with scientific research and enlightening activity within the National Parks. Part VII concerns the economic activity within the National Parks. Part VIII establishes the legal status of the National Parks. Part IX regards the supervision of the functioning of the National Parks. Full text Russian Website www.law.optima.ru