Location: Krasnoyarsk Krai
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What to do and see in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia: The Best Places and Tips
Krasnoyarsk Krai (Russian: Красноя́рский край, tr. Krasnoyarsky kray, IPA: [krəsnɐˈjarskʲɪj ˈkraj]) is a federal subject of Russia (a krai), with its administrative center in the city of Krasnoyarsk—the third-largest city in Siberia (after Novosibirsk and Omsk). Comprising half of the Siberian Federal District, Krasnoyarsk Krai is the largest krai in the Russian Federation, the second largest federal subject (after the Sakha Republic) and the third largest subnational governing body by area in the world, after the Sakha Republic and the Australian state of Western Australia. The krai covers an area of 2,339,700 square kilometers (903,400 sq mi), which is nearly one quarter the size of the entire country of Canada (the next-largest country in the world after Russia), constituting roughly 13% of the Russian Federation's total area and containing a population of 2,828,187, or just under 2% of its population. (2010 Census).
Restaurants in Krasnoyarsk Krai
1. Stolby National Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 709 reviews
Strangely shaped cliffs lure locals and tourists to this popular park, which offers hiking and a wonderful retreat from the city.
Reviewed By MarlienBelgium - The Ardennes, Belgium
Stolby Park is a quiet and beautiful place, and it is nice to get away from the polluted air in Krasnojarsk. We took bus 37 (a ticket can be bought on board for 22 rubels) which took us to "funpark", a kind of fair for kids, where you can also take a ski lift to get to the entrance of the stolby park. We paid 270 rubles per person for a ticket. Once you're up, you have a nice view of the town and the river. We started our walk there and followed the yellow line. The trees along the way are marked with yellow paint, so you can't get lost. It takes a while before you see the first rocks. You should consider the walk is quite long, so take enough to eat and drink. If you follow the yellow path, it will lead you to another exit/entrance. If you continue walking, you will eventually arrive at a street, not far from a bus station. Bus 50 comes every 30 minutes (as late as 22.15 and 22.45) and takes you back to the city center. You need at least half a day for this approximately 15 km walk between the rocks (stolbys) but it is worth it!
2. Enisey River
Overall Ratings
5 based on 450 reviews
Krasnoyarsk lies along this beautiful and powerful river, providing picturesque views for city dwellers and tourists.
Reviewed By Tim S - Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Well made walkway along the riverbank. The water appears quite clear. Fishing occurs and there are cruises and bars to be enjoyed. The bars are OK but not flash.
3. Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
Reviewed By MMO_Istanbul - Istanbul, Turkey
The chapel is located on a hill which you can access most conveniently by car, and you have to walk up after parking. The chapel itself is small, there is an old lady taking care of the opening and closing times. Must visit when you are in Krasnoyarsk
4. Monument to the painter Andrew Pozdeev
Overall Ratings
5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Andrjuha - Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Monument to the famous Soviet and Russian painter Andrey Pozdeev is situated in the center of Krasnoyarsk near Pedagogical University. Pozdeev was born in Nizhny Ingash village, Krasnoyarsk province in September 27, 1926. He learnt painting in Surikov's art school in Krasnoyarsk. Some of his pictures are included collections of Tretyakov's Gallery in Moscow, Russian Museum in Saint-Petersburg. He died in Krasnoyarsk in his workshop in July 12, 1998 and buried in Badalyk cemetery. His monument was made by Merkulov and Zlotya in September 27, 2000. This monument is famous because of his shining nose, because students and other citizens rub it to have luck.
5. Roev Ruchey Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By AngliA21 - Moscow, Russia
It's quite compact but very well organised. Big parking, interesting mixture of animals and birds with wide representation of nothern fauna - deers, white tigers, white bears. Very nice "kid's zoo" where children can feed animals with proper food - carrots and cabbage leafs are packed and you can buy them at the entrance.
6. Bobrovy Log
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 339 reviews
Reviewed By FerTarran - Apucarana, PR
With the directions given by the owners of the guest house we were staying at, we went to Bobrovy Log by bus and spent a nice afternoon there. There are good options of summer activities such as the roedelbahn - a downhill forest roller coaster - and the cable car ride that takes you to the top of the Mountains, from where you can have a good view of the city and the woods.
7. Krasnoyarsk Regional Local Lore Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Explore ethnic cultures, ancient civilizations and other topics relating to Siberia's history at this recently renewed and expanded museum, originally founded in 1889.
Reviewed By withpanamahaton
You should go there for the costumes of indigenous people and the atmosphere of a museum that is partly stuck in the past itself. Tells the history of the region but without mentioning anything controversial in the relations between Russian settlers and the natives of this region or Krasnoyarsk's role as a hub in the Gulag system and earlier deportations during the tsars.
8. V. Surikov's Memorial Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By AngliA21 - Moscow, Russia
Not only it tells about the famous Russian artist and exhibits his early paintings but also provide and opportunity to see and feel how people lived in Eastern Siberian cities in 19th century.
9. Prospekt Mira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Take a pleasant stroll along this city's tree-lined main street, filled with stores, cafes and restaurants.
Reviewed By Val1975 - Krasnoyarsk, Russia
The central avenue. A lot of old buildings. Nice to walk in the evening - full of street illumination.
10. 350-Year Anniversary Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
This picturesque square near the Enisey River is a popular entertainment area for locals.
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