Izhevsk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in central Russia, capital of Udmurtia
About Izhevsk
Very few tourists make it to Izhevsk, but is an interesting destination for anyone interested in the Udmurt culture or theAK-47 Kalashnikov, which was manufactured in Izhevsk. It is an industrial city but it is worth a visit to watch Udmurt folk dances, eat exotic foods, and meet locals that don't often see foreigners. Izhevsk has 630,000 residents. Due to its arms manufacturing industry, Izhevsk was a closed city to all foreigners until after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is also one of the least religious cities in Russia, with over half of the population identifying as "spiritual but not religious" or atheist.
Top Attractions in Izhevsk
Explore the best things to see and do in Izhevsk:
- ★Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- ★Esplanade and Izhevsk Lake Embankment
- ★Izhmash Museum
- ★Kalashnikov Museum and Exhibition Complex of Small Arms
- ★Kirov Park
- ★The People's Friendship Monument
- ★The Square of the 50th Anniversary of the October Revolution
- ★Trinity Cemetery Church
Where to Eat in Izhevsk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brauplatz
- 🍴Gorkiy Sad
- 🍴Gorod
- 🍴Hot Pelmen (Горячий пельмень)
- 🍴KFC
- 🍴Okhotnichiy Rai
Where to Stay in Izhevsk
- 🏨Deryabin
- 🏨Okolitsa
- 🏨Park Inn by Radisson Izhevsk
- 🏨Telekom
Izhevsk Travel Guide Sections
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