Krasnoyarsk walking route: city overview, Roev Ruchey and
The route through Krasnoyarsk with a length of 16.7 km includes an overview of the city center, the Roev Ruchey Zoo and the Krasnoyarsk Stolby Nature Park. In 24 minutes, you will get acquainted with the main attractions of one of the largest cities in Siberia.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Krasnoyarsk City Overview
- End
- Krasnoyarskie Stolby (Krasnoyarsk Pillars)
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Krasnoyarsk City Overview — Major Siberian city with 1.093 million residents; 12th largest city in Russia. Founded 392 years ago as defensive fortress.
- Roev Ruchey — One of Russia's largest zoos.
- Krasnoyarskie Stolby (Krasnoyarsk Pillars) — Famous rock formations nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Winters in Krasnoyarsk are very cold and long with average temperatures of -15-20°C and occasional frosts down to -40°C. Come in summer or early autumn for a comfortable trip.
- Avoid
- In winter, the city has a "black sky" effect due to the burning of coal in heating systems. Avoid visiting during the cold season if you are sensitive to air pollution.
- Tip
- Krasnoyarsk is located 4200 km from Moscow. The nearest major cities are Abakan (410 km), Kemerovo (530 km), Tomsk (590 km), Novosibirsk (780 km).
- Tip
- Start your walk from Mira Square, where the Yenisei shopping and entertainment center and the museum center are located. From here it is easy to walk to the six-kilometer central embankment - one of the best in Russia.
- Transport
- From the river station (500 meters from the museum), you can go on cruises on the Yenisei River, one of the deepest rivers in Russia and the world.
- Tip
- Visit the Chapel of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa at the top of the Guard Hill – one of the symbols of the city and a popular place for photos. It was depicted on a 10-ruble banknote.
- Tip
- Krasnoyarsk is home to the famous Krasnoyarsk Pillars, nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Roev Ruchey Zoo, one of the largest in Russia.
- Food
- Tap water in Krasnoyarsk is considered one of the best in the country and has been awarded the highest marks. You can drink tap water without fear.
- Tip
- Krasnoyarsk is in second place in Russia in terms of the provision of supermarkets and restaurants per capita. In third place in terms of the number of fountains in the city.
- Tip
- Visit Revolution Square with the central park of culture and recreation, the monument to Lenin and the building of the regional administration. This is another large city center.
Video on this route
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