Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk was founded in 1628 by Moscow nobleman Andrew Dubensky, who ordered to build a fortress on the junction of rivers Enisey and Kacha. The fortress was named "krasny", which means "red" in Russian. The city of Krasnoyarsk was growing under protection of the fortress. When the Trans-Siberian railway was built, it gave the new impulse to the city development. Krasnoyarsk and its suburbs boast picturesque landscapes. The Enisey river, one of the largest on the territory of Eurasia, and hills covered with forests make the guests of Krasnoyarsk fall in love with Russian nature. Krasnoyarsk is the native city of outstanding Russian artist Surikov. The admirers of his talent try to visit Krasnoyarsk at least once. Among the sights of the city are the grandeur bridges, including railway bridges, which deserve the tourists' attention.