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KRASNOYARSK KRAI
A short visual introduction
Siberia • Russia

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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• One of Russia’s largest regions
• Administrative centre: Krasnoyarsk
• Area: about 2.37 million km²
• Population: about 2.8 million
• Located in central and eastern Siberia

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GEOGRAPHY
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A vast region stretching from the Arctic north to the
Sayan Mountains in the south.
The Yenisei River is the region’s main geographical
landmark and a major transport and natural
corridor.

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NATURE & CLIMATE
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• Arctic tundra in the north
• Vast Siberian taiga
• Mountains, rivers and lakes
• Long, cold winters
• Warmer summers in the south
The region has an exceptional variety of
landscapes.

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MAJOR CITIES
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Krasnoyarsk — the administrative and cultural
centre
Norilsk — a major Arctic industrial city
Achinsk — an important industrial centre
Zheleznogorsk — a scientific and technological city

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HISTORY
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Krasnoyarsk was founded in 1628 as a Russian
fortress on the Yenisei River.
The region later developed through trade, transport,
mining and industry. Today it combines historical
heritage with modern science and industry.

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ECONOMY
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Major sectors include:
• Mining and metallurgy
• Energy production
• Forestry and timber processing
• Chemical industry
• Engineering and manufacturing
• Agriculture in the south

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CULTURE
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The region has theatres, museums, universities and
festivals. Its identity also includes the cultures and
traditions of Indigenous peoples of Siberia.
Krasnoyarsk is an important cultural and
educational centre.

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TOURISM
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The region offers hiking, climbing, wildlife watching
and winter tourism.
Key attractions include Krasnoyarsk Stolby National
Park, the Yenisei River and the remote Putorana
Plateau.

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NATURE THAT STANDS OUT
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Krasnoyarsk Stolby is famous for its dramatic rock
pillars, while the Putorana Plateau is known for its
remote mountains, rivers and waterfalls.
These landscapes are among the region’s most
impressive natural treasures.