Krasnoyarsk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
About Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk has a population of over 1 million people. The Kacha River flows through the city before joining the Yenisey at theStrelka- the historical center of the city. The Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric dam, 20 km upstream, significantly influences the local climate; normally the river would freeze over in the bitterly-cold Siberian winter, but because the dam releases unfrozen water year-round, the river never freezes in the200km (120mi)to300km (190mi)stretch of river immediately downstream. The city was founded in 1628 as a fort on the confluence of the two rivers. It was founded as Krasny Yar, meaning "Red Steep Bank". Many political exiles, including 8 Decembrists, were banished to Krasnoyarsk. The city was also an administrative center for the gulags. Krasnoyarsk grew significantly duri
Top Attractions in Krasnoyarsk
Explore the best things to see and do in Krasnoyarsk:
- ★Andrey Dubensky Monument
- ★APFest
- ★Culture and History Center
- ★Karaulnaya Gora
- ★Krasnoyarsk Dam
- ★Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum
- ★Muzey-Usad'ba Surikova
- ★Roev Ruchey Zoo
Where to Eat in Krasnoyarsk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Balkan Grill
- 🍴Baran i Biser
- 🍴Franky Woo Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Mama Roma
- 🍴Shelf
- 🍴Shkvarok
Where to Stay in Krasnoyarsk
- 🏨Amaks City Hotel
- 🏨Dom Hotel
- 🏨Hovel Hostel
- 🏨InDaHouse
- 🏨Kiwi Hostel
- 🏨Krasnoyarsk Hotel (гостиница Красноярск)
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