Krasnoyarsk Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Old steam engine

Old steam engine, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  This old locomotive is just outside the main railway station building. Meanwhile the reconstruction of the square is finished. This type of loc is from the series SO17 which was constructed from 1945 onwards. 

Intercession cathedral (Pokrov Sabor)

Intercession cathedral (Pokrov Sabor), Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  This is one of the oldest churches if not the oldest in Krasnoyarsk. It dates back to 1795. 

Hotels  

Dom Hotel

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Krasnoyarsk Hotel

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  Very Pleasant enviroment, Rooms Clean and well layed out, Able to use internet in business centre,... 

Restaurants  

Shanti: if you feel like veggie

Shanti: if you feel like veggie, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  Chill-out sounds, sometimes from the sub-indian continent, but that's not enough to call it an Indian restaurant, which is not.Very comfortable to relax drink tea and maybe smoke a water pipe. 

Peppers: Best pizzas in Town

Peppers: Best pizzas in Town, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  is the 3rd one of the chain...Best pizza in town, ....which doesn't mean that I haven't eaten better.A bit too loud, sometimes too slow...but...there's nothing better right now. 

Bellini: ...hippest place in town

Bellini: ...hippest place in town, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  :-)is one of the 3 places I mentioned before...complete white decoration, with mood changing lights, resident and guest DJ's, incredibly beautiful and friendly service....It makes you forget that the sushi they serve is not the best....a must, if you want to:a) just see... 

Krem: it's like a catwalk, see and be seen

Krem: it's like a catwalk, see and be seen, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  This cafe/restaurant belongs to a chain of 3 different places, all of them within a 100m radius...Is a very pleasant place and a must to flash Dolce & Gabana and alike stuff. 

Nightlife  

Nirvana: extreme sports

Nirvana: extreme sports, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  the most modern nightclub in Krasnoyarsk, very good music and usual Russian party zone.Instead of local politicians you can see the local mafia.......where is the difference between one and the other ? Fashionable 

Che Guevara: Russian party time

Che Guevara: Russian party time, Krasnoyarsk

 Gon62 Says:  I'm afraid I had only one choice to describe it and I've chosen "Nightclub" because they call themselves such...I reckon it's more a concert-dancing-eating and drinking-live music mix.Quite interesting, you might even meet Alexander Khloponin (current boss of the Krai) on a... 

Transportation  

By ship/boat

By ship/boat, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  If you plan to do some river travel then you need to travel in summer. I was there in October and that's definitely too late in the season. The river timetable is hanging in the river station or "retchnoi voksal". 

By train

By train, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  We took the train from Tomsk to Krasnoyarsk and travelled 3rd class ie Platzkartni. Leaving Krasnoyarsk we took the Baikal Express to Irkutsk. For the Baikal Express you can only buy the tickets once the train left the previous station, only then it is known how many places... 

Local Customs  

No future?

No future?, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  There is not much graffiti in Russian cities but you can find it. I don't think that there is no future and hope that the future for the young people is brightening up! It just fitted that near the graffiti I saw a dead rat. It just somehow went together... 

Local loooong building works

Local loooong building works, Krasnoyarsk

 bugulma Says:  Not far from Enisey river, in the beginning of Prospekt Mira, there is high building that was begun to build in the end of 80-s. But then it was stopped and is still staying incomplete. It is a bit strange because it was building for the offices. So, no one know the true... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Divnogorsk dam

Divnogorsk dam, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  This is one of the biggest dams in Russia. Take a bus to Divnogorsk town from Retchnoi Voksal (lower level). From Divnogorsk we took the bus further at a special price to the bridge of the Yenisey (Abakan road) in front of the dam. Not understanding the signs we walked up... 

Stolby National Park

Stolby National Park, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  When in Krasnoyarsk please don't miss Stolby. There are minibuses to get here. And come prepared for several hours walk. At the beginning there is a long stretch uphill. Unfortunately the big red granite rocks are not near the road, so you need to walk. It's best to wear to... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Bowling Center

Bowling Center, Krasnoyarsk

 bugulma Says:  On the iseland that is situated between both sides of the river there is a bowling center. It is very comfortable. We spent 2 hours around and played 4 games, enjoying beer. All equipment is available inside 

Favorites  

wow krasnoyarsk

wow krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk

 tahabutt Says:  love and beauty.if you want love and beauty in your life.go to krasnoyarsk. katya.(a girl) 

a month in krasnoyarsk

a month in krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk

 tahabutt Says:  hello readers,i am a global wanderer.i have been to krasnoyarsk in september 2007.if you want love and beauty in your life.krasnoyarsk is full of that. i met katya. 

Old architecture

Old architecture, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  There is not too much pre-Soviet architecture left in the city center. One of the buildings is this concert hall or similar from 1913. In other parts there are also some wooden buildings left. 

Soviet remnants

Soviet remnants, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  All over town you will find Soviet architecture and monuments. When arriving by train it's worth having a quick look at this mosaic which is on a wall just outside the railway station to your right as you leave ie after coming down the staircase. 

Yenisey bridge

Yenisey bridge, Krasnoyarsk

 yumyum Says:  This impressive bridge is the lifeline to the other part of the city on the opposite bank. You can take a marshrutka (minibus) to cross it. On the other side you will also see a tram line. On the city center side you will travel by mini buses or overcrowded trolleybuses... 

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The People

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 night life of Krasnoyarsk city - There are about 40 clubs in Krasnoyarsk but only 5 are the best . The biggest one is Planet of Krasnoyarsk.The oldest one is Nirvana.Most topless is Gold Podkova. Most loved by guests of the city is... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi all! I'll be travelling to your great city, Krasnoyarsk, during 23 April to 4 May 2007. I would like to ask if anyone knows... 

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A: damm, what a pity. I just joined VT..., had I known it I'd had let you have mine while away. 

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KRASNOYARSK

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 I had two business trips to Krasnoyarsk. It is the farthest point to the East I've ever been for my business trip. First one was in August 2005. It was very hot in the street, fortunately I was in the... 

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Krasnoyarsk - a stop on the Transsiberian

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 We stopped in Krasnoyarsk for two nights coming from Tomsk and continuing to Irkutsk. Funny enough, we couldn't find any internet café in the whole center of town even though we asked lots of young...... 

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Third largest city in Siberia

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 The 119m Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric dam, located on the Yenisey river within 30 km upstream from Krasnoyarsk, was finished in 1964 and supplies 6000MW of power (sorry, took this info from Wikipedia),... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Krasnoyarsk. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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stevewlee's new Krasnoyarsk page

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 Krasnoyarsk is one of the cleaner cities in Russia.It is located on the Yennisey river and no pollution.many upscale shops.a good museum,stadium and parks.There is 6 churches that I know of... 

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