Krasnodar krai, Russia (Krasnodarsky)

The capital city of Krasnodar krai: Krasnodar.

Krasnodar krai overview

Krasnodar krai (also spelled Krasnodarsky, Krasnodarskiy) is a federal subject of Russian Federation, part of South Federal District. The administrative center and capital city is Krasnodar. Main river of Krasnodar krai is Kuban splitting region onto two parts.

Krasnodar krai population is about 5,121,000 (2008) on the territory of 75,500 sq. km.

Krasnodar krai flag

Krasnodar krai flag

Krasnodar krai coat of arms

Krasnodar krai coat of arms

Krasnodar krai map, Russia

Krasnodar krai map of Russia

Krasnodar krai facts

Krasnodar krai main cities and towns are Krasnodar (710,000), Sochi (334,000), Novorossyisk (228,000), Armavir (189,000), Eisk (87,000), Kropotkin (80,000), Slavyansk-na-Kubani (65,000), Tuapse (64,000). Krasnodar krai population is mainly concentrated in the basin of Kuban river (also known as Cossack land).

Krasnodar krai resources

There are various natural resources on the territory of Krasnodar krai (oil, natural gas, marl, marble, limestone, sandstone, apatite and iron ores, halite, forests). Krasnodar krai is the oldest oil-producing region of Russia (from 1864).

Krasnodar krai history

The territory of present Krasnodar krai was populated by various tribes and nations from ancient times. Genoa republic founded several colonies in the Middle Ages, later the region was conquered by Mongols of the Golden Horde.

Later the lands of Krasnodar krai were captured by Russia. In 1735 Russian state began to build Caucasian fortifications to defend the region from Ottoman Empire. Russia and Turkey had numerous wars with the main aim to establish the control of Black Sea regions.

Krasnodar krai was one of the centers of resistance after Bolshevik revolution of 1917. The Civil war on the territory of the region was lasting until 1920. German armies captured the territory of Krasnodar krai during World War II, but after Caucasus battle it was liberated. There are about 1500 monuments and memorials commemorating fights and heroes of World War II.

Krasnodar krai attractions

Krasnodar krai has the largest part of Russian tourist industry visited mainly by domestic tourists. About 25% of Russian hotels and resorts are situated in Krasnodar krai. Among the main attractions of Krasnodar krai are Western Caucasus mountains slopes. Also Krasnodar krai city Sochi is the host city of Winter Olympic Games of 2014.

Krasnodar krai of Russia photos

Krasnodar krai views

Krasnodar krai scenery

Krasnodar krai scenery

Author: Alexander Egorov

Krasnodar region landscape

Krasnodar region landscape

Author: Vladislav Shutyy

Krasnodar krai sea view

Krasnodar krai sea view

Author: Sotnikov


Krasnodarsky krai, Russia sceneries

Krasnodar Russia krai scenery

Krasnodar Russia krai scenery

Author: Sotnikov

Krasnodar Russia krai view

Krasnodar Russia krai view

Author: Aleksey Kleymenov

Krasnodarsky krai road view

Krasnodarsky krai road view

Author: Nikola Mitinskiy


Krasnodar Russia krai places

Krasnodar ancient Genoese fortress

Krasnodar ancient Genoese fortress

Author: Dana Jensen

Krasnodar Cossacks glory place

Krasnodar Cossacks glory place

Author: Sergey Timofeev

Krasnodar krai jet fighter

Krasnodar krai jet fighter

Author: Konstantin Seryshev


Krasnodar region of Russia picture

Krasnodar region village view

Krasnodar region village view

Author: Alena Amplieva