10 Things to Do in Perm Krai That You Shouldn't Miss

January 22, 2018 Roseanne Arnett

Perm Krai (Russian: Пе́рмский край, tr. Permsky kray, IPA: [ˈpʲɛrmskʲɪj ˈkraj]) is a federal subject of Russia (a krai) that came into existence on December 1, 2005 as a result of the 2004 referendum on the merger of Perm Oblast and Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug. The city of Perm is the administrative center. Population: 2,635,276 (2010 Census).
Restaurants in Perm Krai

Komsomolskiy Ave., 4, Perm 614045, Russia +7 342 212-95-24
Excellent
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5 based on 221 reviews

Perm State Art Gallery

Reviewed By Elena C - Perm, Russia

Varied collection of Russian and western European paintings and sculptures, unique collection of "wooden gods" ....All this is, sadly, undermined by the continuously unsettled case with the local Russian orthodox church, the original owner of the building who wants to reclaim it and the local authorities who acnowledge this right but are very slow in providing an alternative suitable building for the gallery

2. At The Bridge Theater

Kuibysheva St., 11, Perm 614000, Russia +7 342 237-52-55
Excellent
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4.5 based on 224 reviews

At The Bridge Theater

Reviewed By Elena C - Perm, Russia

Young eager cast, love for mystery in choosing plays and staging them

3. Perm Opera and Ballet House named after Tchaikovsky

Petropavlovskaya St., 25a, Perm 614000, Russia +7 342 212-30-87
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5 based on 189 reviews

Perm Opera and Ballet House named after Tchaikovsky

One of the oldest Russian music theatres which remains true to itself in developing opera and ballet art.

Reviewed By VasilyMalygin - St. Petersburg, Russia

Planning a weekend in Perm I've read a lot about its wonderful opera theatre and I could not miss an opportunity to visit it. Luckily, on the only night we could spend in the theatre, they had a symphony orchestra concert. Being in the different city I tried to buy tickets online, but due to some error it was impossible. Well, one call to the tickets office solved the problem - they agreed to save two tickets for me!
We've arrived to the theatre about 15 minutes before the performance and with no any rush, with no queue to the wardrobe we had time enough to look around and find our places.
Well, the seats were the only disappointment. Yes, we bought the cheapest tickets for the balcony, but if there are tickets there should be at least the space where grown person could put a feet! We set at the front row and there was no this space! In the interval I tried to sit in the chair in the second row... my bad - I have legs beyond my knees, so I could not fit at all - I could not sit! Well, as I said, it have been cheapest tickets and we kind of accepted the fact... Nevertheless we enjoyed the show.
The concert hall is beautiful with the real opera chic! The concert itself was brilliant! Was so great to discover such a high professionalism of the musicians in the theater of the not very big city. After all the visit to the Perm opera abd ballet theatre was on of the highlights of my permian weekend!

4. The Legend of Perm Bear

ul. Lenina, d.49, Perm 614000, Russia +7 342 267-80-24
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4.5 based on 239 reviews

The Legend of Perm Bear

Reviewed By Rachael2288 - North West England, United Kingdom

Not really sure what the info behind the bear was as the sign was in Russian and tourist info was closed but lots of people seem to be pleased about the bear and had pictures taken with it

5. Kungurskaya Cave

Kungur, Russia +7 342 716-26-10
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4.5 based on 293 reviews

Kungurskaya Cave

Reviewed By Rachael2288 - North West England, United Kingdom

We visited the ice caves solo, it's quite easy-you can take the train to Kungur from perm II train station at 8.40am. Once in Kungur head right out of the station and at the brick tower wait for the number 9 bus on same side as station. You get off at the last stop and to your left you will see a big white hotel, head for that along the road and the cave entrance is there. The cave holds tours every two hours. The best cave was the first one and the most ice, after that it was mainly rocks with the odd but of ice. The caves were vast and I can imagine they are spectacular when the are covered in ice! Once you have finished, the next train is at 4.20pm or you can get the bus from the bus station next to the train station and it brings you back to perm bus station in two hours and it isn't a bad ride.

6. Permyak - the Salty Ears

Komsomolskiy ave 27, Perm 614000, Russia
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4.5 based on 493 reviews

Permyak - the Salty Ears

Reviewed By DebbieEngelbrecht - Perth, Australia

This is a fun attraction in one of the main roads of Perm. It is a photographer taking a photo of someone with " red ears". You can pose with your face in the ears.

7. Recreational Gorky Park

Sibirskaya, 49, Perm 614039, Russia +7 342 244-39-47
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Recreational Gorky Park

Reviewed By TheOneWhoLovesTravel - Connecticut, USA

It is a beautful place to relax: you can enjoy the trees, have ice cream, try attractions like an observation wheel or ponies or car racing.

8. Motovilikhinskiy Plant History Museum

1905 Goda St., 20, Perm 614014, Russia +7 912 484-46-16
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Motovilikhinskiy Plant History Museum

Reviewed By MikeRadley

Excellent display of weapons of war made in Perm.
Covers history from imperial times though Second World War and Cold War. Examples of SAM missiles and Grad launchers made notorious in the recent past.
Russians are deservedly proud of the technical innovation of what they created and the massive contribution they made to defeating Hitler.
However it is very sad that these things needed to exist and it is a stark reminder that we should not go to war and ever want to see these things used.

9. Art Object Schastye ne za Gorami

Monastyrskaya st., 1, Perm 614000, Russia
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4 based on 240 reviews

Art Object Schastye ne za Gorami

Reviewed By VasilyMalygin - St. Petersburg, Russia

СЧАСТЬЕ НЕ ЗА ГОРАМИ (Schast'e ne za gorami) is the Russian idiom for "Happiness is not far away". It is cool to have such a positive vibe in the city's mood, it is very nice to see the phrase at the ens of the Promenade along the embankment!

But as for the spring 2015 this art object needs to be repaired a bit. We walked on it just to see the first letter was missing. What a shame Perm does not look after its "Happiness" =) Luckily, two lads, walking around found the missing "C" and put it in the beginning of the phrase. The "Happiness" was saved!
I'm sure, "Happiness" looks better in summer, in the sunset... well, I'll return one day to check, meanwhile I'm satisfied with what I saw one sunny April afternoon.

10. Perm Local History Museum

Monastyrskaya st., 11, Perm 614000, Russia +7 342 257-18-06
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Perm Local History Museum

Reviewed By Moskvichka12 - Moscow, Russia

The only negative is that the exhibits could be better organised chronologically, but besides that, the museum covers most of the history of the city with interesting exhibits ranging from documents to costumes to bells and mock interors. Definitely needs to be visited to understand the hostory of the city. Most exhibits are labelled in English too. I spent at least 2 hours here and didn't even notice the time pass. Very enjoyable.

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