Krasnoyarsk

• The fun park "Bobroviy log"
• The Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station
• The railway bridge
• The memorial of victory
• The Organ hall
• Pokrovskaya church
• Roev ruchey
• The steamship "St. Nikolay"
• The manor of Vasily Surikov
• Fountains
• The chapel of Praskeva Pyatnitsa
• The Tea "Yurt"

The fun park "Bobroviy log"

The logo of the fun park "Bobroviy log" represents a platinum butterfly - a symbol of high technologies. The fun park invites the citizens and guests of the city to spend unforgettable time all over the year.

Krasnoyarsk region is a perfect place for the first Russian ski resort of the world level. The main peculiarity of the fun park is that it is located on the territory of the city, borders the state nature reserve "Stolby" and possesses a highly developed infrastructure.

There are 15 mountain ski routes of different levels, ropeways, parking place for 500 cars, artificial skating rink, the museum of a famous traveler Fyodor Konyuhov named "Navigator", extreme side-shows, a rock climbing sport ground (20 m), a show centre under the open sky "Mirage", modern service centre "Oasis", bars on the tops of the peaks K1 and K2, a watching place for the nature reserve "Stolby", an alley of pavilions and trampolines, children playground "Yunga", a club zone "Excellent" and many other recreation facilities.

The area of the fun park is 80 000 square kilometers. Height change reaches 350 meters, total length of the routes - 10 km.

In 2007 the first snowboard Championship of Russia was held in "Bobroviy log" fun park. Later in May 2007 the Final championship of sportive rock climbing and the rock climbing Championship of Russia were also organized in the fun park. The team of Krasnoyarsk region was presented by the champion of the world and the first Russian rock climbing master of sports Tatyana Ruiga, Olga Bibik and Evgeniy Ovchinnikov.

In 2008 "Bobroviy log" hosted leading mountain skiers of Russia on the Championship of Krasnoyarsk region.

The fun park's school of instructors is working according to the teaching programs and trainings of Austrian ski schools for different levels. The regional youth mountain ski sport school of Olympic reserve is working on the base of "Bobroviy log".

In April 2007 the fun park "Bobroviy log" became the winner of two nominations: "The best Russian mountain ski resort 2007" and "The breakthrough 2007" during the 3^rd International mountain skiing congress.

The Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station

On the 8^th of August in 1959 a large stone was thrown in the water. There was an inscription on this stone which said "Yenisei, surrender to us!" That was the day when the left bank foundation trench began to be built.

Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station takes the second place among all hydroelectric power stations in Russia. Its power is 6000 megawatt. The new technology of high concrete dams' construction, temperature regulation of a dam, blocking a big river during severe winter and many other innovations of Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station allowed to build a safe construction which has become the energetic heart of Siberia.

The legendary construction consists of a gravitational concrete dam (length - 1000 m, height - 125 m) including a left bank dam, an overflow dam, a watching post and a right bank dam. In 1982 the hydroelectric power station was equipped with a ship lifter with an outer harbor and a low channel.

The dam has formed the Krasnoyarsk water basin. The area of a surface mirror is 2000 square kilometers.

In 1956 Divnogorsk town was built on the bank of Yenisei river as a town of the dam's constructors.

The dams are usually built for centuries. They cannot be destroyed or used for other purposes. But dams are similar to living organisms, they are prone to ageing and diseases caused by global environment changes. The Krasnoyarsk dam has already been used for 40 years. Every year the time for its condition check increases.

In 1976 the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station was awarded by the order of the Labor red flag for success in using unique equipment and achieving project power.

The railway bridge

This railway bridge is the most unique railway bridge over Yenisei river (distance between bearings - 140 m). It seemed to be impossible for the constructors of the Transsiberian railway to manage with a powerful river. But the project of a Moscow professor Lavr Proskuryakov and organizing ability of Knorre engineer successfully solved this problem. On the 28^th of March in 1899 the first passenger train crossed the river. In 1900 the bridge was awarded by a gold medal and Grand Prix on the international exhibition in Paris for its originality and grandiosity. Later UNESCO scientists called this railway bridge "the height of human engineering thought". It is included in "The atlas of world wonders. The outstanding architectural constructions and monument of all people" alongside with the Kremlin and Petrodvorets (1991). The bridge is a real monument for constructors of the Transsiberian railway and is the main part of the way. At the beginning of the 21^st century the bridge was considered to be invalid according to 4 technical checks. In 2002 this unique construction was disassembled and changed for the new railway bridge.

The memorial of victory

The mission of the historical museum "The memorial of victory" is to keep the memory about heroic events for the future generations and to tell about courage of Russia defenders.
The museum was built to commemorate the 30^th anniversary of the Great Civil war Victory. The author of the museum's project is a famous Krasnoyarsk architect A. Demirhanov.Later a monument for war heroes and rear workers was installed near "The memorial of victory". It represents two bronze men: a soldier and a worker who hold a sword in their hands covered by vine as a symbol of life. An eternal fire was lit there on the day of the monument's opening.The first memorable watch was kept here in 1999. Since then 60 best cadets of "Patriot" center are on guard here annually. Every cadet of the center prepares to be on guard, but only the most disciplined and patient are allowed to keep the watch. The age of the cadets is 14-18 years.Cadets are on guard every day from 10.00 to 16.00 during May holidays. The guard is relieved every 15 minutes.On the 27^th of April in 2006 a unique book "The roads of victory" was presented to the public. The book includes remembrances of Krasnoyarsk people, front veterans and rear workers about the Great Civil war.The workers of the museum let the authors of the book study the documents, old publications and letters kept in its funds. The book is divided into 3 parts: "War is war", "Front and rear are brothers" and "Memory".The monument for the airborne troops was also installed on the territory of the museu

The Organ hall

In 2007 the Krasnoyarsk Organ hall celebrated its 25^th anniversary. The laureate of international contests Andrey Bardin played compositions of the famous organist Dietrich Buxtehude of anniversary.
Originally the Organ hall was a Roman-Catholic church built in 1911. It was used by polish Catholics before the revolution.25 years ago the gothic building on Dekabristov street was restored and totally given to the wind concert organ made by the Czech company Rieger-Kloss.Garry Grodberg, the famous organist of Russia took part in the first concert in the Organ hall. Since then Krasnoyarsk people got a chance to enjoy a part of European culture and recalled their own history. The organ appeared in ancient Russia in X century due to close cultural and political relations with Byzantium. It can also be seen on the frescoes of Sofiysky cathedral in Kiev, on Moscow and Novgorod miniatures of XVI century.During the past 25 years world famous musicians made their performances here: Garry Grodberg, Ludger Lomann, Galina Kozlova, Evgenia Lisitsina, Vladimir Homyakov and many others. The Krasnoyarsk Organ hall is one of the cultural centers of the whole Siberian region.Since 1991 Krasnoyarsk Catholics make their services in the Organ hall. An unusual mass is held there on Christmas Eve. A lot of people come to the church from all over the region. Traditionally the youth of the Catholic community make a Christmas play.

Pokrovskaya church

Pokrovskaya church or Pokrovsky cathedral is the main orthodox church in Krasnoyarsk. It is not only the pearl of architectural inheritance, but also the witness of the city's history, the monument of thought and craft.
Pokrovskaya church was founded in 1785.Then it was closed before the war, opened again in 1943 and later closed in 1962.Some time ago there was an exhibition hall in the church. The surrounding territory was covered by litter. In 1978 the church was restored. It was painted red with green roof and domes. Its territory was also cleaned from litter.
That's how the church looked like for the past 25 years.The most ancient Krasnoyarsk temple is a one storey church where an altar, a temple, a refectory and a bell tower are situated on one axis.The architectural style of the church can be called "Siberian" baroque.  A cast-iron temple fence is a bright example of decorative forging.

Roev ruchey

The flora and fauna park "Roev ruchey" was founded in Krasnoyarsk in 2000. It is situated on the bank of the powerful Yenisei near the Krasnoyarsk state nature reserve "Stolby". The history of the zoo began with a small collection of animals. Nowadays "Roev ruchey" is a home for 300 animal species. 38 species of birds and animals are included in the Red Book.

The collection of the zoo has grown up due to cooperation with other zoos of the world, citizens' support and hosts of exotic animals. As time went by, the main aim of the zoo - to gather the full collection of Siberian region animals - had changed. Now Siberian fauna representatives live in neighborhood with "foreigners". An open-air cage 11 meters in height can strike your imagination for a long time - there are 6 giraffes living in it since 2007. Other exotic animals include black panther, 5 young pairs of pink flamingoes, zebras, antelope gnu, koodoo and many others. The favorite of "Roev ruchey" is a polar bear Sedov which was gifted to the zoo by the governor of Krasnoyarsk region Alexandr Hloponin. The bear loves to play with unusual toys - jerricans, skittles and tires. It is always a real performance for the visitors when Sedov searches for his toys in a swimming pool.The workers of the zoo (180 people) do their best to make living conditions of the animals close to natural conditions. There are pines and other trees specially preserved in the open cages of ungulate animals and fish in the pond which clears the bottom.The design of many cages is unusual. Cages for birds are made of round logs; there are no corners in the cage of ostriches etc.Children have possibility to communicate with wild nature in a mini zoo which represents a small village. There turkeys, quails, hamsters, goats, rabbits and pigs are kept. Children are allowed not only to stroke them, but also to feed from a special box. This mini zoo has become very popular among children.There is a big place for fish, reptiles and exotic corals situated in the left part of the zoo. Special attention is paid to sharks' place. Its volume is 36 tons. The water mixture for sharks is close to the sea water."Roev ruchey" realizes a program "Take care of animals" which is successfully working in many world zoos.It is the only zoo in Russia which collection includes not only animals but also 400 species of rare and beautiful plants.There are several children playgrounds with different side-shows built on the territory of the zoo. One can enjoy a picturesque view of Yenisei from any place of the park. Coniferous forest which surrounds the zoo gives fresh clean air."Roev ruchey" park is a member of The Eurasian association of zoos and aquariums and the Association of world northern zoos.

The steamship "St. Nikolay"

The steamship "St. Nikolay" is situated not far from the river station of Krasnoyarsk.

This legendary steamship was made in 1887 in Tymen town according to the order of the Siberian manufacturer and ship-owner A. Sibiryakov for working on Yenisei and Angara rivers. It had the reputation of the fastest steamship on Yenisei river. In 1891 the tsar Nikolay made a short voyage on the steamship on his way back from the East. In 1897 Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) traveled from Krasnoyarsk to Shushenskoe village on this ship.

Later the steamship worked on Yenisei for a long time as a cargo oil barge.

In 1970 the steamship was fully restored. Nowadays it is an interesting museum on water. There is an exposition dedicated to Vladimir Lenin's exile in Siberia, "Commander Rezanov" and "The last tsar of Russia" exhibitions.

The manor of Vasily Surikov

Since 1948 the workers of the museum have been gradually creating the atmosphere of amazing quietness, divinity, Russian customs and life of XIX century - a house, a barn, an outbuilding, a wooden pavement, a high fence. Today the manor is part of a living history of Krasnoyarsk city.

When the visitors of the museum open the old wooden gates and enter a provincial city of XIX century, they are met by the artist who came out of the house.

The great Russian artist was born in the house on Lenina street. The first 20 years of the artist's life are closely connected with the manor. In winter 1868 Surikov went to the Academy of arts in Saint Petersburg from this house. Later when he became a famous artist Surikov came here many times during summer time. After the death of his wife Vasily Surikov planned to live here with his children. Last time the manor was visited by the artist 2 years before he died, in 1914.

The Siberian Cossack manor was built in 1830 by the grandfather of Vasily Surikov. The 2-storeyed wooden house is made from larch without a single nail. It was never reconstructed, the house now has the original look: the main, back entrances are situated under the terrace in the yard, only the outer part of the house looks on the street. There is also a small garden which the family all necessary vegetables. You can see there old birches which were planted during the artist's life. There are portraits, landscapes and etudes in the workshop of the master. The main exposition of the museum is situated in the 10 rooms of the house.

The whole Krasnoyarsk collection includes 100 masterpieces of our countryman. It reflects all periods of Vasily Surikov's life and all sides of his art.The museum's life is closely connected with a writer Natalia Petrovna Konchalovskaya, the granddaughter of the artist. The children of Natalia Konchalovskaya Andron and Nikita Mihalkov are famous movie directors now.The loved granddaughter took active part in the destiny of the museum - its development, funds and restore works. The children and grandchildren of the artist presented to the museum Surikov's personal belongings, his paints, hat, palette, and of course his paintings.

Fountains

Every summer the most beautiful city of Russia Krasnoyarsk turns into the kingdom of the fountains. Beginning from May holidays till the first frost of October Krasnoyarsk fountains reflect the rays of the sun.

The most interesting and the most complicated hydro technical construction is a musical fountain "The rivers of Siberia". The architectural complex consists of a cascade fountain (42 meters) and 7 sculptures symbolizing big and small Siberian rivers. Angara, Biryusa, Mana, Bazaiha, Kacha, Kan and Yenisei are represented by the sculptures of young girls dressed in simple gowns. The fountain was projected by a famous architect and an honorable citizen of Krasnoyarsk Areg Demirhanov.

In July 2009 the fountain complex on the Theatre square will celebrate an 8 years anniversary. This complex was the first complicated hydro technical construction with computer control in Krasnoyarsk. Light and water effects are synchronized. In the evening the trees around the fountain are lighten.

The combination of the fountain art and sculpture which allows to admire the construction both in summer and winter is a peculiarity of the Krasnoyarsk fountains.

An amazing fountain with a sculpture of Femida - the goddess of justice became a sensation of 2004. This severe and elegant composition is symbolic for the building of the Regional court.

The big fountains of the city include "Gazers" on Kopylova street, "Stealing of Europe" on Predmostnaya square and 5 rotating stone balls in the center of the city.A Chinese style fountain "Dragon" is situated on the square in front of the trade centre "KrasTETS". It represents a red dragon (2 meters high) entering an arch with golden hieroglyphs. It is a symbol of wellness, luck and protection from diseases.

In 2001 one of the most beautiful fountains was opened on Gorkova street. It is made in the shape of a fir tree. The water goes up for 7-8 meters. The fountain is lighten by 33 lights. That year the citizens also saw a unique fountain in the shape of clocks. It is situated on the square of a trade center "Krasnoyarie". It consists of a bowl 16 meters in diameter with a hand made in the shape of a sail. Every hour is accompanied by music.Krasnoyarsk fountains are marked by originality of idea. One of such fountains is situated on Yastynskaya street. The couple of cranes symbolize long life, happiness and wellness.Today Krasnoyarsk cannot be imagined without such architectural constructions as "Adam and Eve", "Pitersky bridge", "Bremen musicians", "Moscow tract" and many others.The tradition of fountains will continue to exist in the future for sure.

The chapel of Praskeva Pyatnitsa

It has become a good tradition for the guests of Krasnoyarsk to start exploring the city from the chapel of a Saint martyr Praskeva Pyatnitsa. The chapel is situated on a watch hill where you can enjoy a picturesque panorama of the city. Originally the chapel was a watch-tower built by Cossacks in XVII-XVIII centuries. It was restored several times. One of the buildings can be seen on a banknote of 10 rubles.

The chapel of Praskeva Pyatnitsa has become the symbol of Krasnoyarsk. In 1865 it was built from the stone for the first time according to the project of a local architect Yakov Alfeev. The chapel's predecessor was a wooden chapel with icons on the walls. The icons were kept in Voskresensky cathedral beginning from 1825.

The chapel of 1842 can be seen on a painting of a French exile Aliber which is called "The view of Krasnoyarsk".

Nowadays the chapel is protected by the Church and has a religious meaning. Church services are regularly held there, there are burning candles and icon-lamps inside, and the walls are decorated by frescos. There is a painting of Praskeva Pyatnitsa on the south-eastern wall of the chapel. This icon is honored on the 28^th of October.

There is a cannon of 1938 installed not far from the chapel. Everyday it shoots exactly at midday.

The Tea "Yurt"

The Tea “Yurt” is a historic-ethnographic object serviced by “Kultinvest” LLC and created with a support of the Krasnoyarsk Museum Center.

The aim of the projects is to create a place of communication on the basis of tea culture and huge interest to nomadic culture of Siberian people as well as to provide possibilities of cultural and wholesome leisure activities of Krasnoyarsk citizens and guests.

Yurt is a perfect place to feel unity with nature. Yurt is a transportable house of nomads. For thousands of years yurt was a center of every family, generation and tribe. It helps to reveal the nature of ancient traditions which present the worldview. Each detail of the yurt is filled with meaning. There are no oblique angles, dome-shaped construction creates great energy background. Yurt is a place where a person meets with the Universe, the feeling of enervation, of readiness to be saturated with power and energy of all elements is a usual feeling of those who rest in a yurt. Guests can taste Tuvan, Altai, Khakas teas as well as shaman-tea, herbal teas, original honey, sbiten and best sorts of Chinese tea.

Address: Krasnoyarsk, 1 Mira square (at the main entrance to the Krasnoyarsk Museum Center)

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