Krasnoyarsk is the center of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the largest city in Western Siberia. It is located in the midst of vast forests and great rivers of Russia. Founded in the early 17th century at the headwaters of the mighty Yenisei River, the city stands on both of its banks.
During the Russian "gold rush" era, Krasnoyarsk was a major prosperous merchant center in Siberia. Today, it is the easternmost city with a population over a million in Russia, and it is the largest transportation and industrial center. The population of the city currently exceeds one million people.
Krasnoyarsk is famous for its scientific, educational, and sports achievements: about 150,000 students receive education here, and biathlon clubs and winter sports academies are leading in Russia.
The city has plenty of attractions: there are large metallurgical plants, cultural centers, historical monuments, and scientific research activities.
If you're planning to visit Krasnoyarsk, be sure to drive across the Communal Bridge over the Yenisei River, which connects the left and right parts of the city. This grand structure is 2 kilometers long, and as you drive across it, you'll fully enjoy the views of the city, the river landscapes, and appreciate the historic Railway Bridge, which was built in 1900 and was awarded the Golden Medal at the World Exhibition in Paris (the same year that the Eiffel Tower received a medal there as well).
Among the interesting and remarkable attractions of Krasnoyarsk, it is worth highlighting parks and museums: Flora and Fauna Park "Roev Ruchei", Fan-park "Bobrovy Log", Central Park, Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum, Steamship Museum "St. Nicholas", as well as Mira Square and Karaulnaya Hill.
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