Many tourists coming to Krasnodar for the first time expect to see skyscrapers made of glass and concrete in the city center. But, to their surprise, they see narrow streets with houses behind high fences. These are the old houses of the Cossacks - the founders of this city.
Krasnodar today
Today it is a large, rapidly developing city in the south of Russia. According to some reports, here is the largest construction of residential buildings and social facilities in Russia.
Krasnodar is administratively divided into four large districts - Western, Karasunsky, Central, Prikubansky. In addition, there are 5 rural districts and 29 settlements within its borders.
Krasnodar has an amazing ability to gradually, hypnotically charm its guests. To feel it, just walk along Krasnaya Street - the main one in the city. Believe me, there is something to see here - numerous monuments and fountains, trees neatly, lovingly decorated with lanterns, cleanliness on the streets. Roses bloom in almost all flowerbeds of the city (and there are a huge number of them) throughout the year. From the first minutes of being inthe city you understand that it is very loved by its inhabitants. They anxiously look after the monuments of antiquity, are extremely proud of the present of their hometown.
Forbes List
Every year Krasnodar wins the first place among the cities of Russia, the most favorable for living. In 2012, the city was recognized as the best by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. And the magazines Forbes and RBC, well-known in business circles, quite often spoke of Krasnodar as a city that is attractive for business and the best place to live. In 2013, he was recognized as a leader in the ratio of quality of life and its value.
If in 2013 the authorities of the Krasnodar Territory focused on Sochi in connection with the Olympics, in 2014 the same funds and efforts will be directed to Krasnodar. Naturally, big changes await the city.
Intracity counties
The Western District is located in the west of the city. It is the smallest in terms of area - only 4% of the territory. In the south it borders on Adygea.
The next district is located in the east of the city of Krasnodar. The Karasunsky district, or rather the district, borders on the Prikubansky and Central districts, on the Republic of Adygea and the Dinsky district. This is a much larger area compared to those that the city of Krasnodar has. Karasunsky district (okrug) has the Pashkovsky airport on its territory.
Prikubansky district (Krasnodar) is located next to Karasunsky. It is located in the northwestern part of the city. This is the largest district, occupies an area of 474 square meters. km. Prikubansky district (Krasnodar) borders on the Central, Karasun and Western districts.
In the south of the city is the Central (intracity district) of Krasnodar. The Cheryomushki district, the railway station, the Kuban stadium are located here.
Krasnodar: districts of the city
There are thirteen of them in the city. All of them are different from each other. Different districts of Krasnodar receive different feedback from residents. Today we will try to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
Jubilee microdistrict
Perhaps, this area can be called the most popular in the city. In 1980, he began to build up multi-storey buildings. Now it is a densely populated area. Despite this, intensive construction is still underway along the coast of the Kuban. The main transport routes of the district are the street named after the 70th anniversary of October and Chekistov Avenue. From it it is easy to get to any point of the city by tram, bus, fixed-route taxi, and without transfers. The area is well developed and, one might say, autonomous. More than 80 thousand people live here.
Judging by the reviews of local residents, the Yubileiny district of Krasnodar is quite comfortable for living. There is a lot of greenery here - Platanovy Boulevard was appreciated by young mothers with children, and older people like to walk here. Residents of the area say the same about the Rozhdestvenskaya embankment, where you can breathe in the fresh Kuban air. An important advantage of this area is the ability to quickly get to anywhere in the city. Of course, residents are satisfied with the presence of all the necessary facilities for living - shops, cafes,laundries, hospitals and clinics.
Its only drawback, according to the townspeople, is the overload of transport interchanges, due to which traffic jams, alas, are inevitable.
Festivalny District
More often than not, residents call this area of the city "Two Planes". This is due to the monument erected in honor of the pilots. These two planes, standing on a high pedestal, adorn the Festival District of Krasnodar.
Building on this site began in the 60s. Now there is a new round of housing construction. New lands that previously belonged to the Solnechny state farm are being developed. This area is more than inhabited. Here you can see at every step "Khrushchev" and "Brezhnevka" both five- and nine-story. Many kindergartens and schools, which were built in the required quantity in Soviet times. Moving towards the former Solnechny state farm, you will certainly get to the Solnechny residential complex built several years ago.
According to residents, the houses have modern spacious apartments. Walking a little further, you will find yourself on Jan Poluyan Street, a Kuban politician and revolutionary, and on Atarbekov Street. Shops, cafes, medical facilities, beauty salons, etc. are concentrated on them. The Krasnodar Balneotherapy Center is located in the Festivalny District - a small resort where Krasnodar children improve and strengthen their he alth, and absolutely free of charge, while adults pay a purely symbolic fee. These are the usual procedures for such establishments - mineral baths, showers, mud wraps, etc.e.
After studying the feedback from the residents of this area, it can be argued that this is one of the best and most desirable areas of the city. Many Krasnodar residents consider it ideal for families with children - there is so much greenery and fresh air here that it would be enough for the whole city. In addition, there is an excellent transport interchange, which allows you to move around the city without any problems.
Microdistrict "Komsomolsky"
If you are visiting this southern city for the first time, you will need a map of Krasnodar. It is better to get acquainted with the areas, knowing for sure how to get there.
If someone believes that this area is somehow connected with the Soviet past, then he is deeply mistaken. Only the name reminds of bygone times, and even, perhaps, kindergartens in almost every yard. It should be noted that this is a fairly large city - Krasnodar. Komsomolsky district is remote from the historical center. And this is considered by many to be a significant drawback.
True, the KMR is completely autonomous, but the problem of remoteness should not be discounted. Approaching the Komsomolsky district, you can see huge wholesale warehouses, bases, retail space. On the territory of the district itself there are markets, shops, consumer services. It is actively building up. New neighborhoods are emerging. Its residents believe that the layout here is well thought out - the houses are built in the form of a square, inside which there are kindergartens, sports grounds, schools. This is a huge walking area. There is magnificent, clean air, and squirrels live on the branches of trees. The only disadvantage is its remoteness from the center.
Central District
Many citizens consider it the most interesting and at the same time ambiguous. What is the reason? The fact is that this is an ancient city - Krasnodar. The Central District, like no other, combines magnificent new houses, clean and well-groomed squares, original fountains with dilapidated houses on its territory. It's just that some streets have not yet reached the reconstruction that has been going on in the city for several years.
This area contains almost all the most interesting things in the city. For example, Red Street, which becomes pedestrian on weekends. Or Theater Square, where the most important city events are held. There are also museums and theaters, a large number of entertainment venues and a wonderful Park. 30th anniversary of the Victory, where you can take a walk, ride the children on the rides and just have a great time.
Hydroconstructors Neighborhood
Along with completely new sites, there are residential areas that have long celebrated their fortieth anniversary in the city of Krasnodar.
Gidrostroy district (as locals call it more often) is one of the latter. It was built in the early 70s and was named after the builders of the reservoir in Krasnodar. The Hydrobuilders District attracts many with a huge number of trees, shrubs and flowers. This is a true piece of paradise. According to local residents, living here is a pleasure.
Naturally, not only natural beauties attract people here. The area has an excellent infrastructure,there are several schools, a clinic, a sports school, and so on. Krasnodar leaves no one indifferent. The districts of the city are so different that it seems that you have visited several cities. But this is just an illusion. This is one, diverse and many-sided city of Krasnodar.
Cheryomushki District
Some districts of Krasnodar have something in common. This primarily applies to old buildings. This microdistrict is somewhat reminiscent of the Festival - very green, with an abundance of five-story buildings. True, in Cheryomushki it is more crowded, there is more transport, and therefore more noise. The townspeople are known for the Vishnyaki clothing market. This is a huge territory where people from all over the city come for shopping, and even from nearby villages. This area rarely receives laudatory reviews - it's very noisy here, and the apartments are not the most comfortable.
Moskovskaya street area
The newest districts of Krasnodar deserve special attention. As a rule, they consist of new buildings and the private sector. The area of Moskovskaya street is located between Rostov highway and Russian street, on the outskirts of the city. It was built in a swamp, so during even a light rain it is quite difficult to move around there. The houses are built too close to each other. This is the work of private developers. Residents complain that there are often problems with electricity and sewerage. Often they have to use their own generators. And all this happens in apartment buildings! The area is densely populated. And this is understandable - here the lowest prices for housingin the town. Although, to be honest, what is housing…
Vostochno-Kruglikovskaya
Some districts of Krasnodar are not yet marked on the map, although today they are large residential complexes, so we believe that they should also be given attention.
This area is made up of several streets. It is famous for the fact that a huge number of high-rise buildings have already been built here, which continue to grow like mushrooms after rain. Previously, there was a wasteland at this place, so you won’t be able to find dilapidated houses or a private sector here. The area consists of brand new skyscrapers. They build good apartments here - spacious and bright, but more often they are bought by visitors, although local residents also like this young area.
Poorly developed infrastructure is considered by newcomers to its shortcomings. The construction of houses is far ahead of the construction of schools and kindergartens. There are serious problems with parking, and the roads there leave much to be desired.
ZIP area
More recently, many districts of Krasnodar were built near large industrial enterprises for their employees. The Plant of Measuring Instruments (now defunct) was no exception. In this area there are familiar five-story buildings and more modern nine-story buildings, a school, two colleges and three kindergartens. There is a beautiful park near Chistyakova Grove. Well-developed infrastructure.
Residents of the microdistrict speak warmly about this place. They are attracted by the proximity to the city center, the good ecological situation in the area - there are no large industrial enterprises andbusy roads. Young parents are pleased with well-equipped playgrounds and the opportunity to walk with the baby in the park without leaving the area. There is an active construction of monolith-brick houses with an improved layout, so everyone who wants to improve their living conditions prefer to stay in their area.
RIP area
People called this area of the city "Shanghai". This analogy is not accidental - the houses are built close to each other. The streets, to put it mildly, are not very clean. The history of this area began only a few years ago. By a strange coincidence, the most “thrifty” developers met here. They were attracted by a piece of land between Rossiyskaya and Moskovskaya streets, located near the city center. The site was built up so densely that the residents of neighboring houses can talk to each other, looking out the window. There was no talk of building kindergartens and schools in this area - they cannot be sold, and therefore what is the point of investing in their construction …
Brick houses can be considered an advantage of this area - they are warm and not noisy. In addition, the low price of housing in the area is of no small importance. More reviews about it could not be found.
Pashkovsky district
It is made for private sector lovers. Here you can inexpensively build your own house, and quite close to the city center. There are few high-rise buildings here, most of the territory is occupied by private cottages, so Pashkovka is often called a village.
Locals love their area, because many prefer to live inown home, but many complaints about the underdeveloped infrastructure and the condition of the roads. In addition, residents are not satisfied with the state of street lighting.
KKB District
In the north-east of Krasnodar is the Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after. S. V. Ochakovsky. The complex consists of eight separate specialized centers. It is surrounded by the streets of 40 years of Victory, Russian, May 1, Cherkasskaya. This is the area of the Regional Clinical Hospital (KKB). The area began to be built up in the 70s, but began to develop actively in recent years. Today, several large housing complexes are being built here, and there are plans to build several more.
German Village
There are no analogues of this complex in the Krasnodar Territory. The area was created in mixed German and Russian styles. Its infrastructure is so autonomous that residents do not have to leave the area to take their child to a kindergarten or visit a beauty salon. Everything is located within walking distance. Basically, the area is built up with cottages, but there are also multi-storey buildings. The area is elite, real estate here is expensive, but residents are happy with it.
Red Square
This area is more commonly referred to as "Enka". In the 90s, builders from Turkey built a residential complex for military personnel here. As you may have guessed, the name of the construction company is Enka. As residents of the area say, the houses here are simply magnificent, the apartments are well-planned and, by the way, are not cheap. The area looks very modern - the houses are new, well equippedchildren's and sports grounds in the yards, nice kindergartens. The city of Krasnodar is proud of this very well-groomed, quiet and cozy area. The Red Square area is called so because the large shopping center of the same name is located here.
Some residents feel that it is a bit far from the center, while others are happy to live away from the central noisy streets. To this, it should be added that public transport is running smoothly here.
Aurora
Another new elite area. Built up with houses of different heights. The apartments in them are VIP-class. Schools, kindergartens, gymnasiums, polyclinics were built on the territory of the district. The Institute of Economics and Modern Technologies is also located here.
Naturally, residents of the area are quite satisfied with such infrastructure, so the reviews about it are only positive.
Today we got acquainted with another old Russian city, with a rich history, favorable climate and very friendly people. We invite you to name the best areas of Krasnodar yourself. Our article and reviews of the indigenous inhabitants of the city will help you with this.
