Krasnoyarsk residents have many interesting and symbolic traditions, which can make your stay even more interesting if you try to get to know them better. The city has many beautiful sculptures depicting famous poets, artists, and historical figures. If you come closer, you can see that some of them have faces polished to a shine. Many locals believe that if one rubs the sculpture's face with one's hand, good luck will accompany them for the whole day. One of the first sculptures that started such an interesting tradition was the one commemorating the famous artist Pozdeyev. Pozdeyev's nose is always rubbed to shine, over time, the townspeople began spreading the interesting tradition to other sculptures.
1. Krasnoyarsk is one of the major transport hubs of Siberia. The city has two large airports that regularly take flights from various cities in Russia. One of the airports is international. … Open
Such a big love for nature is manifested literally in everything, including well-groomed city parks. Many interesting traditions that Krasnoyarsk residents observe today originated in those times when only a few small settlements of indigenous peoples existed on the site of the present-day city. Such customs include the reverence for nature, many interesting beliefs are associated here with animals and birds.
The raven is considered a foreboding omen all over the world, however, the attitude of local people is completely different. For locals, the appearance of a raven indicates the approach of spring. In the past, noisy celebrations were arranged in honor of their coming. Despite the fact that the indigenous inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk Krai have always been skillful hunters, it has never been accepted to kill animals for fun. The only reason they went on a hunt was the need to feed themselves and their families, and local people still follow similar traditions.
One of the largest shopping centers in Krasnoyarsk is KomsoMoll located in the heart of the historical district. Within its walls, it has dozens of clothing and shoe stores, specialty stores … Open
In order to get acquainted with traditional crafts, visitors to Krasnoyarsk will have to explore the surrounding areas out of town. Here you can find authentic settlements whose inhabitants build traditional dwellings of skins for themselves and lead a very peculiar way of life. The surprising thing is that very close to such a large and modern city there are the traditional settlements of reindeer herders who don't really care about most of the modern technological advances.
Krasnoyarsk is the largest cultural and economic center of Eastern and Central Siberia. The city is also the administrative center of Krasnoyarsk region. The city is situated on the Yenisei … Open
Krasnoyarsk Krai is famous for its harsh climate - it's freezing cold here for more than half a year. Without any special devices, locals sew incredibly warm and practical clothes. Some local women even now continue to use homemade needles from fish bones instead of metal ones.
Krasnoyarsk is famous for its natural and cultural attractions and is ideal for families. The city has an excellent amusement park “Treasure Island Center of Family Rest”. It is very … Open