Krymsk Travel Guide

 Skripa Says:  At the entrance to Krymsk there is a plane of Great Domestic war times. During this war cruel fights were conducted with German aggressors here. This monument was erected in honor of the Soviet aircraft. 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Campground with places for tents and a few blockhuts in which one can sleep over in the middel of forestry at the feet of Caucasus mountains near Krymsk. Use of the facilities is in principle for free (leave things the way you find them) and gifts are - of course - welcome... 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Shasliek is the Russian variant of the barbecue. However, it is realy becoming perfect when you are invited in natural settings. In the full variant one starts with chopping wood and building a campfire. Then the shasliekpins are prepared with (porc)meat and grilled on top.... 

 Porfiris Says:  Taxi's in Krymsk and most places in Southern Russia are plentiful. But there are two types that I found in Krymsk. One is the officially licensed legal taxi's plainly marked and with meters. Another is the guy that pulls up to you in his beat up Lada, asks where you are... 

 Porfiris Says:  There is nothing American about shopping in Krymsk or the surrounding area. No Wal-marts or supermarkets. There are specialty stores, like jewelery, cameras/picture developing, kitchenware, etc. There are slightly larger places that sell stereos, washing machines, etc.... 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  That Russians love sauna might already be known. Let me tell you about the pleasure that I had in the forest near Krymsk and how a "Banya" is taken.We were here with friends and after a great shasliek we went to have a "banya". The little house (see picture) was already... 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  The lingual problem is explaned in other pages. Here I want to place a little warning for a danger that comes from within the Krasnodarskiji Kraj. This province has something that brings economical stability and even wealth to the area: OIL!But the shadwoy side is the fact... 

 Pavlik_NL Says:  The guys from the campsite were (pleasantly surprised to welcome a Dutchman for the first time on their campground. Only few times before were there non-Russians on their place in the forest. Going deeper into the forest one realy has the feeling to become one with nature as... 

 Porfiris Says:  Getting together in one place with a large number of family and friends. It seems that this is a big part of life in Southern Russia. It is always a great time. Be ready to do some toasting and drinking. Every place has a shot glass. The Russian men WILL toast to something,...