Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk is the largest city and administrative center of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. It is situated along the Yenisey River, and is the second-largest city in Siberia after Novosibirsk, with a population of over 1.1 million. Krasnoyarsk is an important junction of the renowned Trans-Siberian Railway, and is one of the largest producers of aluminum in the country. The city is known for its natural landscape; author Anton Chekhov judged Krasnoyarsk to be the most beautiful city in Siberia. The Stolby Nature Sanctuary is located 10 km south of the city. Krasnoyarsk is a major educational c

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Krasnoyarsk is Russia's second-largest city in Siberia, serving as the administrative center of Krasnoyarsk Krai, and is notable as a major Trans-Siberian Railway junction and one of the country's largest aluminum producers. The city, situated on the Yenisey River with a population exceeding 1.1 million, is renowned for its natural beauty and landscape, which even led author Anton Chekhov to call it the most beautiful city in Siberia.

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Russian inhabited locality.dialing_codes: 391
Russian inhabited locality.website: http://www.admkrsk.ru
Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Krasnoyarsk
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Красноярск
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Krasnoyarsk.svg
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Coat of arms of Krasnoyarsk (Crowned).svg
Russian inhabited locality.anthem: Anthem of KrasnoyarskFile:Krasnoyarsk Anthem.ogg
Russian inhabited locality.holiday: Second Sunday of June
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Krasnoyarsk Krai
Russian inhabited locality.adm_inhabloc_jur: krai city of Krasnoyarsk
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: krai city of Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai
Russian inhabited locality.inhabloc_cat: City
Russian inhabited locality.urban_okrug_jur: Krasnoyarsk Urban Okrug
Russian inhabited locality.mun_admctr_of1: Krasnoyarsk Urban Okrug
Russian inhabited locality.area_km2: 348
Russian inhabited locality.pop_2010census_rank: 6th
Russian inhabited locality.pop_latest: 1 211 756

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Official name: Красноярск
Population: 936400
Area: 348
Elevation: 162
Official website: www.admkrsk.ru
Image: Aerial view of Krasnoyarsk 1.jpg
Dialing code: 391

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postal code: 660000–660136
Commons category: Krasnoyarsk
inception: 1628-08-19
native label: Красноярск
nickname: Город «чёрного неба»
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Etymology
History
Geography
Administrative and municipal status
City divisions
Coat of arms
Climate
Demographics
Architecture
Culture
Education and science
Transportation
Public transportation
Railway
Airports
Tourism
Sports
Sport events
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
Cooperation agreements
See also
Notes
References
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==Etymology== The predecessor fort was named Krasny Yar () after the Yarin (a dialect of Khakas) name of the place where it was built, Kyzyl Char ('red steep-riverbank'), which was translated as Krasny (red) Yar.