There is an opinion that you can fully relax only on the coast of the warm sea. In this article we will tell you what a vacation in Krasnoyarsk, one of the largest cities in Siberia, can be like.
It is located on the two banks of the Yenisei. The mighty river divides the city into two districts: right-bank and left-bank. Krasnoyarsk is located at the junction of the West Siberian Plain, the Sayan Mountains and the Central Siberian Plateau, in a basin that was formed by the northern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains.
Climatic conditions
In Krasnoyarsk the climate is temperate continental. It is somewhat softened by the large water masses (city reservoir), which do not freeze in winter, the surrounding mountains and the Yenisei.
In winter, there is little precipitation, thaws are not uncommon. Summer in Krasnoyask is moderately warm, although for residents of the southern regions it may seem cold. In July, the average temperature is +13 °C. The absolute minimum temperature was recorded in 1931 - -52.8 °C, the absolute maximum - +40.1 °C (1901).
Time in Krasnoyarsk
The city is in the time zone "Krasnoyarsk time". Relative to UTC, the offset is +7:00. Time in Krasnoyarsk differs from Moscow by four hours. It is denoted as MSK+4.
Where to relax in Krasnoyarsk?
Recreation in Krasnoyarsk can be organized in various ways. Fans of outdoor activities and those who like to get acquainted with interesting sights in their free time can have a great time here. Many are attracted by camping (Krasnoyarsk), which is organized in campsites. Tourists enjoy the magnificent nature and clean air of these places. Vacationers with children can take a walk in city parks or visit a circus performance. And in the evening, the citizens and guests of the city are invited to have a good time with numerous cafes and restaurants.
Recreation centers
City noise, gas pollution, glass and concrete of multi-storey buildings at some point become unbearable. Residents of Krasnoyarsk solve this problem simply - they go out of town.
Raukhov's Mill
Recreation centers in Krasnoyarsk, as a rule, are not very far from the city. "Raukhova Melnitsa" is located in a virgin forest, very close to the city. Comfortable, convenient houses are great for youth companies and for families with children. Fishing enthusiasts will find great pleasure here. Carp, carp, perch, pike are caught in the local lake. And hunters will be able to hunt ducks here.
Masha and the Three Bears
Recreation centers in Krasnoyarsk offer their guests a varied pastime. The base with a fabulous name is located near the village of Olgino (Uyarsky district) on the riverRybnaya, 100 km from Krasnoyarsk. Locals believe that only here you can appreciate the peace, silence and wonderful clean air.
Besides the traditional places for fishing, swimming in the river, boat trips, here you can go for berries and mushrooms, as the base is surrounded by coniferous and birch forests. And in winter you can go sledding or skiing here.
Parks of Krasnoyarsk. Roev Creek
This is a real small town where families with children come for the whole day to breathe fresh air, walk along the most beautiful alleys, ride attractions, and meet the inhabitants of the park.
In 2010, this park celebrated its 10th anniversary. In December 1999, the mayor of the city, P. I. Pimashkov, decided to create a unique Flora and Fauna Park. The park got its name from the stream of the same name, which flows nearby. In the 19th century, gold was washed along the stream, hence the word "roev" (dig).
Roev Ruchey is the first zoo built in our country in the 21st century, and today it is a visiting card of Krasnoyarsk. Today the park has become a full member of EARAZA (Euro-Asian Association of Zoos and Aquariums), as well as a member of the International Association of Northern Zoos.
Airpark Kuznetsovo
Parks in Krasnoyarsk delight with their diversity. In 2012, a new excellent place for recreation appeared in the city - Airpark Kuznetsovo was officially opened. Its uniqueness lies in its proximity to the small aviation airfield.
Sometimes holidays in Krasnoyarsk can be close to extreme. Here you can ride not only ATVs and horses familiar to parks, but also on real planes. You can take part in a tourist air route over the taiga and the rivers - Yenisei, Manna.
Great air shows take place here on holidays. And for those who do not like extreme sports, but still really want to fly, the creators of the park offer a flight in a hot air balloon. The city looks great from a bird's eye view.
Airpark "Kuznetsovo" offers citizens the organization and holding of family and corporate celebrations, weddings, birthdays.
May 1 Park
Summer in Krasnoyarsk, according to many citizens, is the best time to relax. If only because at this time the beautiful parks of the city come to life. This is one of the oldest and most picturesque green spaces. It was founded in 1957, but after a while it was practically no longer taken care of, and it fell into disrepair. The area of the park exceeds 2.5 hectares.
Fortunately, today the parks in Krasnoyarsk are in excellent condition. In 2010, a large-scale reconstruction began here. The work was completed at the end of 2012. Today, the alleys of the park are decorated with magnificent vases of flowers; here you can see a Japanese garden and an excellent rolled lawn. All sidewalks in the park have been restored. Comfortable benches are installed around the perimeter of the park so that everyone can enjoy the fresh air.
Recreation in Krasnoyarsk is also sports. Created in the parkwonderful children's and sports grounds. And, of course, the magnificent singing fountain is a special pride of the townspeople.
Central Park
It's hard to imagine that in the middle of a large modern city there can be a real island of taiga. And Krasnoyarsk can be proud of such a landmark. The park was founded back in 1828. He took the place of the dacha of the first governor of the Yenisei province A. Stepanov.
When the park was founded, it was part of a pine forest. In 1934, it was renamed the PKO named after A. M. Gorky. At the same time, it was divided into two zones. The first one is active (to the west of the central alley). There were attractions. The second part (east of the alley) was very quiet, and it was intended for a relaxing holiday.
In 2002, the park was once again renamed. Since that time it has become Central Park. Nowadays, many valuable species of trees and shrubs grow here: pine and spruce, Siberian larch and mountain ash, elm, Hungarian lilac and red currant, caragana and chokeberry. In the park, you can see several larch and pine trees that are more than two and a half centuries old.
The central alley of the park is framed by fountains. It descends to the Yenisei and smoothly passes into the hydropark. Here you can take a walk on water bikes and pleasure boats. Multi-meter fountains burst out of the water surface, which are highlighted in the evening. The park is decorated with original flower lawns, original compositions of green spaces - trees quite rare for this region (palms inincluding).
Circus
The State Circus in Krasnoyarsk is located on the avenue named after the Krasnoyarsk Rabochy newspaper, located on the right bank of the Yenisei River. Krasnoyarsk has a special attitude towards circus art. For the first time, visiting guest performers are mentioned in documents dating from the beginning of the 19th century. In those days, the modest homemade tents of visiting artists were different from the luxurious building of the current circus, built in 1971.
This magnificent modern building is called the "octahedral pearl" in the city. On weekends, families come here to see a variety of programs. The circus in Krasnoyarsk has repeatedly received various awards. In addition to circus performances, today there are performances by famous pop artists. In 2002, the circus provided an arena for the participants of the Delphic Games.
If you want to immerse yourself in the fabulous world of childhood, look at flexible acrobats, smart trained animals and funny clowns, then visit the circus in Krasnoyarsk.
Cafes and restaurants. "Shkvarok"
In recent years, new restaurants and cafes have opened in Krasnoyarsk. "Shkvarok" is an original establishment located in the city center, offering visitors dishes of Ukrainian cuisine: aspic, borscht, dumplings, etc. I would like to note the design of the dishes. For example, a salad can be decorated with a dough fence, the meat is placed in baskets of french fries. On weekdays (Wednesday to Friday), each guest is greeted with a glass of vodka.
The interior of the restaurant deserves special attention. The visitor enters the Ukrainian hut, immediately plunging into the atmosphere of positive and fun.
Captain's Club
The ship moored to the Yenisei embankment (near the Theater Square) has turned into a wonderful cafe-club. This is a great place for banquets and any celebrations. It's also nice to be here at lunchtime. Polite and attentive staff will offer you a wide selection of original signature dishes.
The cafe has several halls, four bars, an excellent dance floor. In the summer, tables are taken out to the upper deck.
Café Shiv Ganga
And this cafe in Krasnoyarsk is famous for its exquisite dishes of real Indian cuisine and Indian sweets. They are prepared by the master of Vedic cooking and yoga Dina Dayala, a native of North India.
It is important that here they care not only about the comfort of visitors, but also about their he alth. You will be offered not only extremely tasty, but also very he althy food.
As you can see, holidays in Krasnoyarsk can be very diverse, and everyone can choose the right pastime. We assure you that you will not be bored in this northern city.
