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 holiday can be like in Krasnoyarsk - one of the largest cities in Siberia.
It is located on 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 the basin, which was formed by the northern spurs of the Eastern Sayans.
Climatic conditions
In Krasnoyarsk, the climate is temperate continental. It softens somewhat due to the large water masses (city reservoir), which do not freeze in winter, the surrounding mountains and the Yenisei.
In winter there is little rainfall, thaws are not uncommon. Summer in Krasnoyarsk is moderately warm, although for the inhabitants of the southern regions it may seem cold. In July, the average temperature is from +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 located in the time zone "Krasnoyarsk time". Regarding UTC, the offset is +7: 00. The time in Krasnoyarsk differs from Moscow by four hours. It is referred to as MSK + 4.
Where to relax in Krasnoyarsk?
Holidays in Krasnoyarsk can be organized in a variety of 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 to camping holidays (Krasnoyarsk), which is organized at campsites. Tourists enjoy the magnificent nature and clean air of these places. Vacationers with children can take a walk in city parks or attend a circus performance. In the evening, city dwellers and city guests are invited to enjoy their time in numerous cafes and restaurants.
Recreation facilities
City noise, gas, glass and concrete in multi-story buildings at one point become unbearable. Residents of Krasnoyarsk solve this problem simply - they go out of town.
"Raukhova Mill"
Recreation facilities in Krasnoyarsk, as a rule, are not very far from the city. "Raukhova Mill" is located in a virgin forest, very close to the city. Comfortable, comfortable houses are great for youth companies and for families with children. Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy it here. In a local lake, crucian carp, carp, perch, and pike are caught. And hunters will be able to hunt ducks here.
"Masha and the Three Bears"
Recreation facilities 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 Rybnaya River, 100 km from Krasnoyarsk. Locals believe that only here you can appreciate the peace, silence and magnificent clean air.
In addition to fishing, swimming in the river, boat trips, which are traditional for these places, you can go for berries and mushrooms here, since the base is surrounded by coniferous and birch forests. And in winter you can go sledding or skiing here.
Parks of Krasnoyarsk. "Roy Creek"
This is a real small town where families with children come all day to breathe in the fresh air, walk along the most beautiful alleys, ride the rides, and get acquainted with the inhabitants of the park.
In 2010, this park celebrated the tenth anniversary of the opening. In December 1999, the mayor 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 “swarms” (digging) came from.
"Roy Creek" is the first zoo that was built in our country in the 21st century, and today it is the 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 in their diversity. In 2012, a new, excellent vacation spot appeared in the city - the Kuznetsovo Airpark was officially opened. Its uniqueness lies in its proximity to the small airfield.
Sometimes a vacation in Krasnoyarsk can come close to extreme. Here you can ride not only on ATVs and horses familiar to parks, but also on real airplanes. You can take part in a tourist air route over the taiga and rivers - Yenisei, Manna.
On holidays, grand air shows are held here. And for those who do not like extreme sports, but still really want to fly, the creators of the park offer ballooning. The city looks great from a bird's eye view.
Airpark "Kuznetsovo" offers citizens the organization and holding of family, corporate celebrations, weddings, birthdays.
May 1 Park
Summer in Krasnoyarsk, according to many citizens, is the best time to relax. If only because at that time the beautiful parks of the city come to life. This is one of the oldest and most picturesque green corners. It was founded in 1957, but after a while they practically no longer looked after it, and it became desolate. 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 park’s alleys are decorated with magnificent flower vases; here you can see the Japanese garden and an excellent lawn roll. All sidewalks have been restored in the park. Convenient benches are installed around the park so that everyone can enjoy the fresh air.
Rest in Krasnoyarsk is also sports. The park has created wonderful playgrounds for children and sports. And, of course, the special pride of the townspeople is the magnificent singing fountain.
Central park
It is 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 an attraction. The park was founded back in 1828. He took the place of the cottage of the first governor of the Yenisei province A. Stepanov.
When laying the park, it was part of a pine forest. In 1934, it was renamed the A.M. Gorky PKO. At the same time, it was divided into two zones. The first is active (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. Today, there are many valuable species of trees and bushes growing here: pine and spruce, Siberian larch and mountain ash, elm, Hungarian lilac and redcurrant, caragana and aronia. In the park you can see several larch and pine trees, whose age is more than two and a half centuries.
The central avenue of the park is framed by fountains. She descends to the Yenisei and smoothly passes into the hydropark. Here you can enjoy pedalos and pleasure boats. Many-meter fountains erupt from the water surface, which are illuminated in the evening. The park is decorated with original flower lawns, original compositions from green spaces - quite rare trees for this region (including palm trees).
Circus
The State Circus in Krasnoyarsk is located on the avenue named after the newspaper Krasnoyarsk Worker, located on the right bank of the Yenisei River. In Krasnoyarsk, a special attitude to circus art. For the first time, visiting guest performers are mentioned in documents dated to the beginning of the 19th century. In those days, the modest home-made tents of visiting artists differed from the luxurious building of the current circus, built in 1971.
This magnificent modern building in the city is called the "octagonal pearl." Families come here on weekends to see a variety of programs. The circus in Krasnoyarsk has repeatedly received various awards. In addition to circus performances, today there are performances of famous pop artists. In 2002, the circus provided an arena for participants in the Delphic Games.
If you want to plunge into the fantastic 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" - an original institution located in the city center, offering visitors dishes of Ukrainian cuisine: jellied meat, borscht, dumplings, etc. I would like to note the design of the dishes. For example, a salad can be decorated with a fence of dough, meat is placed in baskets of french fries. On weekdays (from Wednesday to Friday) every guest here is greeted with a glass of vodka.
The interior of the restaurant deserves special attention. The visitor enters the Ukrainian hut, immediately immersed in the atmosphere of positive and fun.
"Captain's Club"
The ship moored to the Yenisei embankment (at Theater Square) has turned into a wonderful cafe club. This is a great place for banquets and any celebrations. No less nice to be here at lunchtime. Polite and attentive staff will offer you a wide selection of original author's dishes.
The cafe has several rooms, four bars, an excellent dance floor. In the summer, tables are placed on the upper deck.
Cafe Shiv Ganga
And this cafe in Krasnoyarsk is famous for exquisite dishes of real Indian cuisine and Indian sweets. They are prepared by the master of Vedic cooking and yoga, Dean Dayal, a native of North India.
It is important that here they care not only about the comfort of visitors, but also about their health. You will be offered not only extremely tasty, but also very healthy food.
As you can see, rest 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.