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Part 2 «KRASNOYARSK»
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KRASNOYARSK
Krasnoyarsk is a large city with a population of almost one million people. It is situated in the centre of Russia on the banks of the great Siberian river Yenisey. It was founded by a Moscow nobleman Andrey Dubenskiy in 1628. People named the fortress Krasny Yar because of its position and the beauty of the place.
The history of Krasnoyarsk is marked with many famous names. Krasnoyarsk is the birthplace of the Russian painter Vasily Surikov. Citizens of Krasnoyarsk proudly keep his memory alive. The house where Surikov was born is now a museum named after him. A school of Arts and street in the city are named after the painter too.
The leading Russian author Victor Astafyev is in the list of these well-known people. He wrote mostly about Siberia. A top favourite book is his «King Fish» in which he expands on the Yenisey life.
Dmitry Khvorostovsky is a name known to opera fans around the world today.
The architectural face of the city reflects its history. The oldest of the buildings is Pokrovskaya Church built in 1795 in Siberian Baroque Style. Among other interesting pieces of architecture is the Organ Hall, the building of the Regional Museum looking like an Egyptian temple.
Krasnoyarsk is a beautiful city but due to a very complex ecological situation the fauna and flora are gradually perishing. The main reason is that Krasnoyarsk is a big industrial centre. It is known for the production of Aluminium Plant, Metallurgical works, a number of chemical enterprises and so on.
Krasnoyarsk is a big scientific centre of the Eastern Siberia. Now there are 12 higher schools in the city, more than 50 scientific research institutes. They solve important problems of industrial, agricultural and cultural life.
Krasnoyarsk is a city of long-standing cultural traditions. At presents there are 5 theatres, such as: the Opera and Ballet House, the Musical Comedy Theatre, the Drama Theatre, the Young Spectator’s Theatre and the Puppet Theatre.
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