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Les ruines de la Baie des
Russes sont les témoins
du passé historique de ce
bout de paradis.
The ruins of the Bay of
Russians are the witnesses
of the historical past of this
piece of paradise.
The Bay of Russians
is a small island
located between
Nosy Iranja and
Nosy-Be, formerly
called Bay of Ambavatoby. This
is not a simple holiday resort
for vacationers in search of
change of scenery. This place
is also a witness of the Russian
fleet’s journey in Madagascar
in 1905 during the moment of
the Russo-Japanese war.
In 1905, Russia and Japan, in
their endeavor to conquer new
territories, disputed the territory
of Manchuria (in northeastern
China). The Russian fleetlet by
Admiral Rojdestvensky, pushed by
the Japanese ships, took refuge in
the Bay of Ambavatoby. When the
Russian squadron was to leave,
part of the soldiers did not want to
leave the island. The ruins of the
Bay of Russians are the witnesses
of the historical past of this piece
of paradise.
Your boat tours in this area will
offer some original views. If you
come during the August to mid-
October period, you will most
likely encounter some colonies
of dolphins, whale sharks, manta
rays active in their natural
environment. You can also watch
humpback whales which have
become used to swimming in the
warm waters of Nosy-Be. Scout
out the seabed to enjoy a unique
coral reef landscape, home to
many exotic fish species!
When back to land, be careful
where you put your feet! The
beaches at Bay of Russians shelter
turtle nests. Enjoy the beauty of
the landscape that takes shape on
the side of its verdant mountains!
If you go up the Bemaneviky
River, you will observe some
crocodiles from the banks or
some violin crabs, these shellfish
get their name from their male’s
imposing forceps which look like
a violin.
Baie des Russes
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