Shasliek, still originating from the South
by Pavlik_NL
Now popular around the whole of Russia, Shasliek (the Caucasus and now Russian variant of Barbecue) is something that most Russians cannot get enough of. There must be a pyromaniac in all males here (including myself - hahaha). In a huge variety of cans, drums, barbecueshaped things and more, wood is burned to sharred coal and above the hot sintles, (porc)meat is roasted on long pins. Also vegetables and other things are well-done, to end up in deliscious salads and stews.
My favourite Orthodox church
by Pavlik_NL
When we are in Krasnodar, almost every day we drive over Severnaja Ulitsa into town and pass a red brick, bright blue topped Russian Orthodox Church. It has been my favourite Orthodox church in Russia ever since. It's beautiful form and colours are a lust for the eye in a region that is actually quite falling apart. When you get the chance to get out a little during your stay in Krasnodar, this might be a wonderful target. Follow Severnaja Ulitsa from Krasnaja Ulitsa (centre) for about 400 meters. On the right hand side the towers will arise.
Few days in Krasnodar
by zacchio
"Krasnodar"
I was there for a fair, but, due to volcanic eruption I got 3 days more to take a look around.
BTW I meet Irisha :) one of the VT adict and took some pictures of the town.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crestazzo/sets/72157623812345145/
My hotel was
http://www.uyut.org/en/defalt.htm
nice hotel where anybody speaks any world of English, as it also happens to the whole rest of the city