To know the Krasnoyarsk region, probably, it will take half a life. It's so huge! Its area is 14 percent of the territory of Russia. In the north the region is washed by the waters of the two seas of the Arctic Ocean - the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea. They come here to enjoy nature - these are just lazy "tourists" will not see half of the local attractions, the real beauty of the edge will only outdoor enthusiasts who are ready to go without getting tired, riding, rafting or climb

The capital of the region is Krasnoyarsk. Interesting towns and cities: Norilsk, Achinsk, Yeniseisk, Kansk, Shushenskoye, Igarka, with its museum of permafrost

Reserves:. Taimyr Reserve, Ergaki, Tunguska Reserve Putoransky Reserve the Great Arctic Reserve

How to get there

Why would you go to the edge, first you will need to get to Krasnoyarsk. Aircraft from Moscow fly daily, several flights. The journey takes about 5 hours. The minimum price for tickets in the summer of 2013 is 8,000 rubles one way.

Krasnoyarsk Territory Climate

Sharply continental - so in two words you can describe the climate the edges. The temperature drops are significant here: at night it can be -5 ° C, and in the daytime it can get to +20 ° C. In the regions of the Far North, winter is long, summer is short, although hot.

The kitchen is famous traditional dish of Siberians, a favorite Russians - dumplings . In the region they are made not only on the classic recipe, here you can taste the ravioli with venison, bear meat, meat, elk, wild boar, mushrooms - up to 30 kinds! Another delicacy is traditional for northerners - thinly sliced ​​raw deer meat ice cream, which is served with spices and berries . celebrities and Siberian snacks: dried fish, salted leek, fried ferns, mushrooms, pickled cranberries and cranberry . Try Siberian delicacies can be, for example, in the restaurant "Master of the Taiga" (in the fan park "Bobrovy Log"): the average check is 2000 rubles .

Souvenirs

In memory of Siberia tourists bring home tueski, combs, mirrors and magnets from birch bark. A purely Krasnoyarsk present - sweets from Kraskon, the city's confectionery and pasta factory. From delicacies - pine nuts, sbiten - soft drink from honey on herbs, warming and very useful.

Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk people believe that the center of Siberia is just their city. But this claim is still claimed by Novosibirsk, between residents of two major cities in the region a long-standing dispute. While insoluble. Nevertheless, Krasnoyarsk was noted on the 10-ruble note, namely two city attractions - the Communal Bridge, which received a gold medal along with the Eiffel Tower, and the chapel of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa. The city is also interesting for museums (the first museum night was held in the Regional Historical Center, then the idea was picked up by Muscovites), theaters (tickets must be bought at least a month) and nature, the sense of a hand to file. The Stolby Reserve, the skiing funpark Bobrovy Log, the Zoo Roev Ruchey are located in the city, and can be easily reached by public transport.

Fanpark Bobrovy Log

In this ski resort (and this is not a big word) will find what to do and those who never stood on skis or snowboards . You can choose skates, sleds, buns . In summer there is an outdoor swimming pool, rope park, you can ride in the Rodelban , go down from the mountain in the zorb, climb the cable car to the top, from where opens a beautiful view of the city and the path to the Stolby Reserve begins . Walk along it, make beautiful photos, feed the squirrels and chipmunks - they are almost manual . Even if you do not get to the poles yourself, the road from Bobrovy Log is not close, Impression!

Flora and Fauna Park "Roev Ruchey"

"Roev Ruchey" is one of the largest zoos in the country. It is located next to the famous Krasnoyarsk Pillars. He began with the "living corner" (1947), here collected animals rescued from poachers. Now hundreds of species of animals live in the park: spectacle and penguin penguins, giraffes, polar bears, ostriches. Krasnoyarsk is very proud of the aquaterarium, in which hundreds of aquariums with the most diverse inhabitants of the seas, lakes and rivers. There are even reef sharks.

Almost every animal or bird has its own patron here. For example, the squirrel contains the family of Belkin, a rabbit - a karaoke club "Play-sing", a polar bear Commander Sedov - a supermarket chain with the same name.

Krasnoyarsk HPP

Yenisei-father, the Krasnoyarsk people say about the river, is the most full-flowing river in Russia, its basin is several times larger than the area of ​​France. Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station is located upstream of the Yenisei, 40 km from the city. A high dam weighs over 15 million tons! According to the power of the units, the station is one of the ten largest hydroelectric power stations on the planet and is on the second place in our country.

Active rest in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

For lovers of outdoor activities, the Krasnoyarsk Territory is just a godsend. Here you definitely will find entertainment to your liking. In the province there are 7 reserves, in which you can raft on rough rivers, go hiking or horseback riding in the mountains, watch birds, arrange photo safaries. 323 thousand lakes and hundreds of rivers full of fish

Rafting on Mane

The length of the mountain-taiga river of Mana is 475 km. In its channel there are many islands, bends, reefs, ruts and shoals. Here the annual championship of the region is held on water slalom. Alloys are organized from May to September: at this time, boats of various shapes, huge two-story rafts, catamarans, rafts, kayaks are plying along the river. At the weekend Mana carries songs and guitar chords

Caves

There are many natural mines and caves in the region . The largest caves in Siberia - nature monuments of regional importance - Bolshaya Oreshnaya and Badjeyskaya . One of the most visited caves of the region is Karaulnaya - 25 km west of Krasnoyarsk .Dungeon has two floors and contains three mainsail with speaking names: mainsail charm, wet and dirty . total length cave moves - about 540 m, and go deeper into the tunnels 34 m . In Karaulnaya have mysterious place - immediately behind the entrance Promethean, at the end of a winding tunnel . say at this point hammering of his own heart beating turns into a huge hammer .

. Horus Borus

Lovers su- rest prefer Borus because of mountain waterfalls, lakes with glacier water, breathtaking panoramas and the lack of insects. The mountain is a part of the national park "Shushensky Bor". The ridge in honor of the first sports conquerors Borisov and Rusanov is named, the geographical name is Poylova mountain. The highest point is 2318 meters above sea level. From the top you can see a ski resort - Mount Gladenkaya, the endless Sayan Mountains, Ergaki. It is visible from Borus and its famous neighbor Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP

Cultural rest in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

Kansk Festival

Krasnoyarsk Territory has even its own Kansk Festival, which is held from 2002 . But there is only one "n" in the title, because it takes place in the city of Kansk . This is an international competition of alternative, avant-garde video at the intersection of cinema and contemporary art . The festival, in fact, is a playground for experiments, opposing yourself censorship and Hollywood . Here you can see films that will never be shown on big screens and even on TV . Authors - directors from all corners of the world, for 10 years the festival has become so prestigious that they go to the Siberian city from America, India, France, Greece . various - from anime to musical . Festival is held in the second half of August .

Ethnic Festival

In July in the province, in the village of Shushenskoye festival of ethnic music and crafts "The World of Siberia", before it was called "Sayan Ring" and it was in this name that it gained a frenzied popularity. For three days musicians and artisans from all regions of the country and even from abroad come to the village. Tourists live in an atmosphere of dancing, live music, art.

Ecotourism in the Krasnoyarsk Territory

Dendrosad in Divnogorsk

Divnogorsk (25 km from Krasnoyarsk) justifies its name by one hundred percent: here is really wonderful nature, and at the entrance in the city there is a dendrosad. This is a man-made miracle of nature, since 1981 has the status of a monument. Over 40 species of plants grow here, more than half of which are foreigners who have successfully settled down in a new place. Created a miracle novices Znamensky monastery, then their business intercepted college students Krasnoyarsk

Beautiful birch Yes, birch -. Monument of nature! What's in it, you ask - better come to the area of ​​the tract Morozovka, it's 20 km from the village of Aban, and look! Birch is no longer young, more than 70 years it attracts travelers. Its sturdy barrel is about 30 cm in diameter, its height is almost 18 meters. It is unique with its crown - lush, dense, consisting of many leaves. Its branches are arranged in tiers, like the steps of a pyramid. This beauty noticed in 1991, then announced a birch and its surrounding zone of a radius of 7 m natural monument

Reserves edge "Ergaki" Park -. It is a ridge in the Western Sayan. One of the most popular tourist places in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Forms mountain natural park peaks and bizarre names they were given a match, such as Mirror, Camel, Dragon's Tooth, Parabola. The peaks represent a museum of stone sculptures in the open air. The most recognizable is the "Sleeping Sayan" - a chain of mountain peaks reminiscent of a sleeping giant with arms crossed on his chest. Travel ecotrail "Ergaki" - the best way to find out the nature of the park, enjoying its beauty

The Putorana Plateau is part of the reserve of the same name, one of the most beautiful in the region. It was established in 1988 and occupied an area of ​​1,877,000 hectares. The Taimyr population of wild reindeer migrates along the grounds of the reserve. Here is an incredible number of waterfalls. They vary in shape and thickness of the streams, it is here that one of the highest waterfalls of the country is located - its height is 108 meters. Tourists are offered rafting, ski trips, snowmobile trips.

Prices are for the summer of 2013. Photos of the Krasnoyarsk Territory (76)