From ostrog to megalopolis

One of the city's main squares. Here we'll take a look at the many monuments. You'll find out how Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is connected to the city, where Apollo's sculpture comes from on the square, and what the special features of the River Siberia fountain are.

The place where Krasnoyarsk was founded. The confluence of two rivers.

A ship that is permanently parked on the Yenisei River. It is notable for the fact that many famous people, including Emperor Nicholas II and Lenin, have crossed the powerful river on it.

Enjoy the gentle breeze from the river. It's now a beautiful park, where city dwellers love to spend their holidays. I will tell you about the great river, the history of its name and whether it is true that it divides Russia into two equal parts.

It looks like an ancient Egyptian temple. You will learn how the Egyptian culture ended up on the banks of the Yenisei River. Hear the story about the richest museum collection beyond the Urals, which even has Napoleon's autograph!

Find out when and why this sculpture was discovered, what legends are associated with it and what it symbolises.

It's the best place to feel the power and strength of the Yenisei. You can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of the city.

The monument was installed in honour of the legendary diplomat, the first Russian ambassador to Japan and one of the leaders of the first Russian circumnavigation of the globe. The monument was opened just in time for the 200th anniversary of this significant event. Commander Rezanov is the main character of the famous work Juno and Avos.