Similar to other nature parks "Bystrinsky" was established in 1995. It was formed in the etnic destrict of the Kamchatka region where Evens live.
The Park area is 1,333,478 ha. It is situated in the central part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, including three nature complexes, different in origin, and, hence, appearance. The Sredinnyi Range is the most powerful mountain structure of Kamchatka with a volcanic relief, varying in shape, the east-facing slopes of the Sredinnyi Range are covered with taiga forests of the Kamchatka River basin; the western slopes of the range reaching over to the Western Kamchatka Plain are slumpy and covered with small-leafed forests and meadows. The climate, flora vegeation and also the wildlife vary in different parts of the Park. The taiga is characterised by larch, spruce and mixed forest, with true taiga species (the squirrel, Siberian capercaillie, nutcracker). Mountain tundras cover the bulk of the Park. Reindeer herding is well-developed there. Evens being engaged in it. On west-facing slopes, Erman's birch forests predominate.
The only active volcano of the Sredinnyi Range - Ichinsky - is in the Park area. In addition, in the Sredinnyi Range are numerous extinct volcanoes and divesified volcanic structures. The local population is engaged in traditional susistence, including hunting, fishing, gathering.
Thanks to picturesque scenery, the valley of the Bystraya River (the biggest river of the taiga part of the Park, after which the Park itself and the administrative district were named), is often referred to as Kamchatka Switzerland. The Ichinsky Volcano, the thermal springs in the basin of the Bystraya River are outstanding nature sites. Within the Park boundaries the Ichinsky regional zakaznik established for the purpose of protecting mountain forests and the bighorn sheep, bear, sable and marmot populations.

A hot pool in the very center of the native village Esso.

The native village Anavgay