A descendant of a lost oak tree was planted in the Ivanovo region. For several years, the "Lonely Oak Tree at Ilyinskaya Booth" could not be found.

This oak is a natural monument of regional significance, designated as such in 1988. However, the coordinates given were approximate—"300 meters west of the railway crossing in the village of Nikolskoye." There is a large forest in the area, and for a long time the tree was elusive.

When they finally found it—with the help of local residents—it turned out that the oak tree had not survived to this day. However, write IvanovoNews reported that environmentalists found a sapling nearby—it likely grew from a fallen acorn. They replanted it away from its parent to prevent the young oak from contracting tree diseases from rotting wood.

Meanwhile in Russia competition is taking place The "Tree of the Year" competition features mature trees from across the regions. Results depend on the participation of residents who vote for their "tree." Voting will continue until August 1.