The lake district that has formed in southern part of Tyumen Oblast between the Ishim and Tobol Rivers serves as the perfect habitat for the many species of birds that live there. The Tobol-Ishim interfluve is located along one of the most popular routes that migrating birds travel, and each summer many geese, ducks and gannets nest here. Dozens of other seabirds do the same, including the Dalmatian Pelican, a feathered inhabitant from further north in Western Siberia.
Born an athlete, there is nothing that can break Yaroslav Valeyev’s spirit. He is a wakeboarding legend who believes that every obstacle makes victory that much sweeter. Having overcome physical disability with the help of years of rehabilitation, Yaroslav refused to give up doing sport. Disproving the prognoses of many doctors and specialists he has become one of the most decorated modern wakeboarders. He is both driven and hardworking and has spent his whole life in action. According to him, human beings have unlimited capabilities, but in order to fulfill them people mustn’t feel bad for themselves and have to move forward toward their goal.