Shoyna (also spelled Shoina) is one of the few communities on the peninsula and situated on the western side.

[3] The data on the fauna and distribution of species in the forest-tundra of the Kanin Peninsula are generally typical of this natural zone.

The most abundant species are Erebia disa, Oeneis norna, Clossiana freija, Pieris napi, and Vacciniina optilete.

[4] A high abundance of E. pandrose is a specific feature of the northern part of the Kanin Peninsula and Kolguev Island, pointing to the connection of the biota of these territories with the subarctic regions of Fennoscandia.

The climate on the Kanin Peninsula has cold winters with moderate maritime influences and cool summers.