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Discover splendid city Krasnoyarsk and visit hidden corners which you had never known about!

Krasnoyarsk is a Russian city, the administrative center of the region (Krasnoyarsky Krai). The city is situated on the banks of the river Yenisei. It was founded by the voivode (governor) Andrei Dubensky in XVII century as a defensive bastion named "Krasny" (which means "Red"). In 1690 settlement Krasny Yar (which means "Red steep bank") got the status "City" and was named Krasnoyarsk. In first part of XIX century Krasnoyarsk became the capital of Yenisei province. 

Nowadays Krasnoyarsk is one the largest cities in Siberia. Here modern way of life coexists with old mode of life, expressed with variety of architectural and historical monuments. Also Krasnoyarsk has so many beautiful museums, theaters, galleries, parks and other sights, each of them has it's own special story.

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