About Krasnoyarsk Territory

The scale of the Krasnoyarsk Krai is truly immense – the region ranks 2nd in area in Russia after Yakutia, stretching for more than 3,000 km from the Sayan Mountains to the Arctic Ocean. Thanks to its geographical location, the region can boast a diversity of natural zones: from wild and impenetrable taiga to vast steppes and tundra. It is pcisely the remoteness of the region that has allowed it to pserve its natural heritage and form state nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks on its basis.  Thanks to its location, the Krasnoyarsk Krai has the potential to develop both Arctic tourism and beach recreation within its territory.

The main artery of the region and the largest river in Russia by water volume – the Yenisei flows through all climatic zones of Siberia and empties into the ocean. The total length of the Yenisei is over 3,500 kilometers – it is among the ten largest rivers in the world. It is no wonder that the two most powerful hydroelectric power stations in the country, the Sayano-Shushenskaya and the Krasnoyarskaya, are located right here. Navigation on the river begins in spring and continues until late autumn. The most popular water route among tourists is the river journey from Krasnoyarsk to Dudinka. The north of the region offers the opportunity to see areas of permafrost, traces of the Tunguska phenomenon, and the Arctic coasts of the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea.

Preview photo: Sergey Filinin.