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Kellee Edwards' Journey To Become The First Black Woman To Host A Travel Channel Show

Travel expert and television host Kellee Edwards is coming to claim her crown as the most interesting person in the world.

Nasha Smith • Feb 4, 2021

Updated Feb 17, 2021

Move over Dos Equis guy, travel expert and television host Kellee Edwards is coming to claim her crown as the most interesting person in the world. She has certainly made a strong case for herself.

Edwards has conquered everything from swimming with whale sharks in the Georgia Aquarium, zip-lined through the Mayan jungles in the Yucatán Peninsula, gone dog sledding in remote Alaska, and climbed the active volcano Mount Pacaya in Guatemala.

Her extensive travels have taken her to over 50 countries so far, including parts of North and West Africa, Asia, South and Central America, Europe, and the UAE. To add to that laundry list of accolades, Edwards is a licensed pilot and advanced open water scuba diver, with plans to add a motorcycle license to the arsenal.

In 2018 Outside Magazine made it official by naming Edwards ‘The Most Interesting Woman in the World.’ It’s an apt title for the woman who has described herself as a real-life “Bond girl, Lara Croft, and 007.” 

But most people recognize Edwards as the host of the Travel Channel’s Mysterious Islands , where she journeys to the most remote lands in the world that the general population has probably never even heard of. This feat earned her the distinction of becoming the first Black woman to host a show on the network. She also co-hosted the channel’s The Trip 2018 .

Being the first to accomplish something in any field is arduous and Edwards’s path was littered with obstacles, most notably the fact that no one in the television travel industry had ever looked like her before. 

“I heard, ‘Wow, I love you; you’re doing amazing things. We don’t have anyone who’s doing any of this, but we don’t know how our audience will take to you’, she told Newsweek in 2020. “They didn’t know if people will understand because there is a mold of the older white male in the space. And so that was the obstacle, that was the frustration.” 

Edwards has always been unapologetic about her identity as a Black woman in a typically white male environment. She knows that it comes with premature judgments and misconceptions which is why she is always mindful of representing her community positively with every activity and interaction. 

“As a Black woman, I have to think about a few things. I have to think about my safety because of my gender, my safety because of my race, and my presence, period. That’s why I learned to do so many things. I choose to be strong not because I am, but because I don’t have a choice. I don’t have a choice when I traverse this world to show up weak because it could cost me. And I refuse to let anyone stop me from experiencing what is also mine.” 

A Travel Star is Born

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Edwards caught the travel bug from her parents. Her earliest memories include road trips and a move to San Bernardino, California from the south side of Chicago where she recalls the profundity of the mountainous landscape and desert. Edwards credits her father with exposing her to new experiences like camping and swimming. Her mother was equally as influential in encouraging her wanderlust, taking her daughter to Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo County where she was blown away by the concept of royalty. 

She shared in a radio interview earlier this year, “When I started to look at the world and watching Nat Geo and Travel Channel and all this, I’m like, oh, I should go to these places.” 

However, Edwards never set foot on an international flight until after her college graduation from California State University Fullerton where she obtained a BA in Communications with an emphasis in journalism. Her parents couldn’t afford the usual spring break excursions but as she got older Edwards felt compelled to travel. Her first solo trip was to Bangkok, where she recounts having feelings of anxiety but also exhilaration. She had gotten a taste and was now hungry for much more. 

As with most success stories, the path isn’t always a straight line. Edwards initially cut her teeth in entertainment journalism, patrolling red carpets and doing press junkets. Eventually, she realized that this was not her cup of tea and started seeking out an avenue that would feed her soul.

Her thoughts turned to travel, but she wasn’t sure this was even an option.

“Is there such a thing as a travel journalist?” she questioned.

Determined to carve out a new career, Edwards set out to find the answer. Enter YouTube, where she started creating content, seeking brand partnerships and making a name for herself. This is how Kellee Set Go , her one-woman adventure travel show, was born. It wasn’t long before Edwards started drawing the attention of travel industry executives and the Travel Channel came calling.

The rest, as they say, is history. In this case, Black history.

“I had a real defining moment once I realized that me having a show on the Travel Channel was really happening. I was filming a commercial that airs on the network right now. I was in St. Croix. And the line was, ‘Hi I’m Kellee Edwards, you’re watching Mysterious Islands only on Travel Channel.’ Even right now I get chill bumps from it,” she shared in an emotional video . “Because it was the first time I had ever said my name, the name of my show, and Travel Channel in one sentence. And it made it so real. All those moments that seem like doubt and failure were worth it.” 

Pushing Boundaries 

Edwards is not the type to rest on her laurels, so naturally she sought out a new challenge, flying, but for a very specific reason. 

“When I wanted to break into the world of adventure travel television, I was looking at everyone up there: Anthony Bourdain, Andrew Zimmern, Bear Grylls, Jeremy Wade, Josh Gates—all these badass people exploring the world in their own different ways. And I think, well, everyone’s getting on a plane to go to these far flung places. But no one’s flying themselves there. I need to become a pilot,” she explained of her motivation to fly in an interview . 

With all these miles logged under her belt and a resume that would put several explorers to shame, it might come as a surprise that the seemingly fearless Edwards wasn’t always so courageous. As she tells it, travel became a conduit to conquering what she dreaded most which ironically included heights and the ocean. But tackling the seemingly impossible is also her general approach to life. 

“A lot of things scare me, but the woman I stare at in the mirror each day says, “That’s the way you want to go out? Afraid?!” And I always respond, “Nope! Not today!,” she said in a self-penned piece . “I take everything I do in stride and for the moment. And this, my friends, is how I get through my life of adventure. I show up and force myself to often deal with the presented opportunities at hand. Truth be told, if I actually thought about all the things I’ve actually accomplished in life, I could easily come up with a million reasons why I should take the risk. Helen Keller said it best: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

Follow Kellee’s adventures on her website Kellee Set Go! ,  Instagram ,  and Twitter .

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T ravel expert and TV host Kellee Edwards loves to use her platform to encourage people to get out of their comfort zone and visit places they've only ever dreamed of. Her extreme adventure activities are the stuff of legends, like the time she went scuba diving in the Red Sea (and nearly drowned!), but Edwards also likes to encourage her viewers to embrace the smaller triumphs in travel, like conquering your fears and simply trying something new. "Everyone thinks that I'm fearless," she told Madame Noire . "I'm not fearless. I just choose to fear less. I do everything scared. But once I've done it, it's like, oh shoot, I survived. That was awesome!" 

One common travel fear is the fear of water, especially when in remote areas. Sure, taking an epic kayak adventure through the Everglades or the Amazon River might seem amazing in theory, but what happens if you end up in the water, injured, and miles from the nearest hospital? That is a common fear, and something that Edwards says can be conquered if you start small. "For people who aren't necessarily comfortable kayaking in a river or a lake outdoors, I love kayaking in cities," she told the outlet. This might be the hack nervous, beginner kayakers are looking for.

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There Are So Many Opportunities To Enjoy Urban Kayaking

They say you have to crawl before you can walk, and when it comes to nervous kayakers, you have to stick to cities before you can kayak the Amazon River. That's the advice travel expert Kellee Edwards gave. After listing off great cities that offer kayaking opportunities, like the Hudson River in New York City, she points out to Madame Noire that you can not only enjoy an unblemished view of the cityscape, you can also "drop your kayak and be back in your Uber or your car within 10 minutes. But you still connect with nature by being on a body of water. And I love kayaking for that."

If you don't know where to start, USA Today has got you covered. The outlet published a list of 16 different cities to experience urban kayaking with incredible cityscapes to boot, and they include San Antonio, Chicago, Buffalo, Nashville, and more. But our favorite has to be the kayaking tours in Saint Augustine, Florida, where you can float by Castillo de San Marcos, a 327-year-old masonry fort built by the Spanish. Outside of the U.S., some great urban kayaking spots include Vancouver, B.C., Toronto, Ontario, and Dublin, Ireland.

Hiring An Urban Kayaking Guide Can Help Ease You Into It

Another safety aspect that comes with booking an urban kayak experience (compared to a remote, rural one) is the team of experts that can accompany you. Urban Paddle is a kayaking company that operates in New York City, and they shared on their official Instagram page a Google Review they received, where the patron gushes about all the safety features included for nervous first-timers that included a detailed briefing, two boats with the group at all times so no one is left behind, and even words of encouragement to ensure everyone was having a good time and felt safe.

For Kellee Edwards, kayaking has become such a place of comfort and a sanctuary that she even uses it to write in her journal. In this video posted to her official Instagram , we see her kayaking somewhere quiet, then pulling out her journal while surrounded by nature and jotting down her thoughts. In the caption, she writes that she enjoys doing this because "fresh air can help raise oxygen levels in your brain, which increases serotonin levels," and journaling helps regulate her emotions. We love the pairing of these two activities, proving that once you're comfortable in a kayak, anything is possible.

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Episode on Black Travelers would have been more interesting if it had included Blacks who identify as African-Americans rather than as Africans. I believe the travel experiences are different.

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Robin L My fathers family migrated from Mississippi to Chicago too! We really are just one big family. I loved this episode!

Great Interview with Captain Kate!

Always love hearing interviews with the Captain. I would love it if you could get a follow-up since the return to sailing! We sailed on Celebrity Equinox last month and will be on the Edge in November for the second time unfortunately missing Captain Kate again😔. I felt safer on the ship then I do on land! Celebrity is doing a fantastic job!! Forever cruiser

Wow. What racist stereotyping garbage.

I know T&L and Condé Nast love to push woke (Marxist) propaganda, but season 2 is downright racist and full of angry stereotyping. Every one of us is unique, so why try to divide us into groups based on mostly immutable characteristics, such as race, and then listen to guests collectively hate on other supposed groups (who are not really groups) who have zero responsibility for their ancestral histories. All ancestral histories are full of good and bad stories But these stories are not us today. Why not try to unite us around good human values and delightful experiences instead?

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Join our favorite travel host Kellee Edwards as she explores Orlando, Florida’s must-see attractions on this whirlwind tour of unique experiences that this diverse, welcoming city has to offer.

Whether you’re down for a ziplining adventure over a gator park, urban paddleboarding with downtown views, or craving something to satisfy that sweet tooth, Orlando has you covered for that perfect vacation.

Ready to kick-start your own Orlando adventure? Don’t miss out on these one-of-a-kind experiences when you plan your next getaway.

Chocolate Kingdom

Kellee’s first stop is Chocolate Kingdom to sample some artisanal sweets. Everything at this charming chocolaterie is made fresh and on-premises, from timeless treats like chocolate covered pretzels to the unexpected: potato chips smothered in chocolate, their best seller. “Sweet, salty, that combination is so amazing. People fall in love with it,” says Edgar Schaked, Chocolate Kingdom CEO and a third-generation chocolate maker. This confectionary boutique is more than a chocolate shop, it’s an experience. Join the Factory Adventure Tour and learn how chocolate is made, then create your own chocolate bar. Stock up on sweet treats at Chocolate Kingdom.

The District GastroBar

Next up is The District GastroBar, a Black-owned establishment in the heart of downtown Orlando. Steeped in Black history, The District offers a unique gastronomic experience with artisanal libations and enchanting atmosphere. Kellee chats with The District co-owner KC Preston over New Orleans shrimp pasta. “Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Count Basie, a lot of them played right here on this corner,” Preston says. Soak in the modern speakeasy vibes over craft cocktails or go all out for a bottomless brunch. Their menu has something for everyone. Enjoy food, drinks and ambiance at The District GastroBar.

Epic Paddle Adventures

Next, Kellee tries urban paddleboarding with Epic Paddle Adventures in downtown Orlando. As a professional adventurer and TV host, the travel maven was right in her element on the water. Choose from a variety of paddleboarding adventures, like the Bioluminescence Sunset Tour, Wildlife Paddle Adventure, and even Paddleboard Yoga & Meditation. This is a great way to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Plus, it’s a great core workout. Hit the water with Epic Paddle Adventures.

Last but certainly not least, Kellee hits Gatorland, Orlando’s first theme park billed as “the alligator capital of the world.” This unique park offers the ultimate full-throttle gator experience, from their famous off-road gator adventure to the Screamin’ Gator Zipline, where (you guessed it) you’ll be able to fly high over Gatorland’s star attractions including the Alligator Breeding Marsh. Or, if you’re not keen on heart-pumping thrills, you could also check out their petting zoo which features animals of the fuzzier and less terrifying variety. Kellee does it all at this one-of-a-kind Orlando attraction. Get up close and personal with gators at Gatorland.

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Russian Company OOO "URAL-TRAK"

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liquidated Commercial

Facts to Consider

Liquidation of a legal entity.

Complete Profile

• 1. General Information
• 2. Registration in the Russian Federation
• 3. Company's Activities
• 4. Legal Address
• 5. Owners, Founders of the Entity
• 6. OOO "URAL-TRAK" CEO
• 7. Entities Founded by Company
• 8. Company Finance
• 9. Timeline of key events
• 10. Latest Changes in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (USRLE)

General Information

Full name of the organization: OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "URAL-TRAK"

TIN: 7743676930 (region of TIN receipt – Moscow)

KPP: 246501001

PSRN: 1087746163229

Location: 660133, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Krasnoiarsk, pr-kt Metallurgov, 53, kv.152

Line of business: Activities of agents in the wholesale trade of office equipment and computer equipment (OKVED-1 code 51.14.1)

Organization status: Commercial, liquidation of a legal entity

Form of incorporation: Limited liability companies (code 12300 according to OKOPF)

Registration in the Russian Federation

The organization OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "URAL-TRAK" was registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities 16 years ago 4 February 2008.

The average age of liquidated legal entities for the type of activity 46.14.1 "Activities of agents in the wholesale trade of computer equipment, telecommunications equipment and other office equipment" is 6 years. This organization existed for a shorter period of time.

The tax authority where the legal entity was registered: Inspektsiia Federalnoi nalogovoi sluzhby po Sovetskomu raionu g. Krasnoiarska (inspection code – 2465).

Registration with the Pension Fund: registration number 034008076635 dated 27 April 2011.

Registration with the Social Insurance Fund: registration number 770103739754011 dated 13 July 2010.

Company's Activities

The main activity of the organization is Activities of agents in the wholesale trade of office equipment and computer equipment (OKVED-1 code 51.14.1). The code is specified in accordance with the version of OKVED OK 029-2001

Additionally, the organization listed the following activities:

Legal Address

OOO "URAL-TRAK" is registered at 660133, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Krasnoiarsk, pr-kt Metallurgov, 53, kv.152. ( show on a map )

There are no other active organizations at the current legal address. However, the following organizations were previously registered here: LIC "OK" (liquidated 08/15/2012), OOO " RESPEKT " (liquidated 03/23/2011), OOO "VEBER" (liquidated 03/06/2012)

Owners, Founders of the Entity

The founders of OOO "URAL-TRAK" are

OOO "URAL-TRAK" CEO

The head of the organization (a person who has the right to act on behalf of a legal entity without a power of attorney) since 10 May 2011 is liquidator Vodneva Svetlana Valerevna (TIN: 245305889105).

Entities Founded by Company

OOO "URAL-TRAK" is not listed as a founder in any Russian legal entities.

Company Finance

The Authorized capital of OOO "URAL-TRAK" is 11 thousand RUB.

The organization is not subject to special taxation regimes (operates under a common regime).

Timeline of key events

• Legal address – Krasnoyarsk Krai, Krasnoiarsk, pr-kt Metallurgov, 53, kv.152 .
• The new founder – Bondar Grigorii Aleksandrovich .

Latest Changes in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (USRLE)

• 09/02/2011 . Entering information about accounting with the tax authority.
• 07/22/2011 . Entering information about registration in the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation.
• 07/18/2011 . Entering information about the interim liquidation balance sheet.
• 07/08/2011 . Inclusion in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities of information on the re-issuance of a certificate.
• 05/10/2011 . Entering information about the liquidation commission (appointment of a liquidator).
• 05/03/2011 . Entering information about registration in the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation.
• 04/27/2011 . Entering information about accounting with the tax authority.
• 04/18/2011 . Entering information about accounting with the tax authority.
• 01/28/2011 . Change of information about a legal entity contained in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.
• 07/21/2010 . Entering information about registration in the FSS RF.

The data presented on this page have been obtained from official sources: the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (USRLE), the State Information Resource for Financial Statements, the website of the Federal Tax Service (FTS), the Ministry of Finance and the Federal State Statistics Service.

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Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia

The capital city of Krasnoyarsk krai: Krasnoyarsk .

Krasnoyarsk Krai - Overview

Krasnoyarsk Krai is a federal subject of Russia located in Central and Eastern Siberia, part of the Siberian Federal District. Krasnoyarsk is the capital city of the region.

The population of Krasnoyarsk Krai is about 2,849,000 (2022), the area - 2,366,797 sq. km.

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History of Krasnoyarsk Krai

The first state in the territory of southern Siberia appeared in the 4th-3rd centuries BC. Ancient Chinese chronicles called it Dinlin. Around 201 BC, Dinlin state was defeated by the Hunnu (the ancestors of the Huns) - an ancient Turkic nomadic people who inhabited the steppes to the north of China from 220 BC until the 2nd century AD. To protect the country against their raids Qin Shi Huang built the Great Wall of China.

After the defeat of Dinlin, the Turkic tribe of the Kyrgyz settled in Khakass-Minusinsk depression. In 840, Kyrgyz state destroyed Uighur Khanate and extended its power in Tuva and Mongolia. At the beginning of the 13th century, the Kyrgyz were conquered by the Mongols.

Since that time, the Kyrgyz ceased to play an independent role in the Asian international politics. But in the Minusinsk Hollow, the surrounding area of Krasnoyarsk and other northern territories, the Kyrgyz were the most powerful force and resisted the Russian Cossacks who were engaged in the conquest of Siberia. In the end they could not prevent the incorporation of these territories into Russia.

More historical facts…

Until 1629, the territory of present Krasnoyarsk krai was part of a vast region with its center in the town of Tobolsk. In the 1760s-1780s, Siberia began to be used as the main place of exile. In 1822, Yenisei gubernia (province) was established after the separation of Siberia into Western and Eastern. In 1863, 44,994 exiles lived in the Yenisei province representing 1/7 of the total population of the province. According to the 1897 census, 570,200 people lived in the province.

On December 7, 1934, Krasnoyarsk Krai was formed. The borders of the region were almost the same as of Yenisei gubernia of the Russian Empire. In 1991, Khakassia Autonomous Oblast being originally part of the region became a separate subject of Russia - the Republic of Khakassia.

On January 1, 2007, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Taimyr (Dolgano-Nenetsky) Autonomous Okrug and Evenky Autonomous Okrug were united in a single region called Krasnoyarsk Krai, the autonomous okrugs became Taimyr (Dolgano-Nenetsky) and Evenky districts.

Nature of Krasnoyarsk Krai

Forest in the Krasnoyarsk region

Author: Dmitry Schegolev

Mountain stream in Krasnoyarskiy Krai

Author: Nikolay Alexandrov

Krasnoyarsk Krai scenery

Author: Sergeev Vitaliy

Krasnoyarsk Krai - Features

Krasnoyarsk Krai occupies 13.86% of the territory of Russia. It is the second largest region of the country after the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) that occupies 18% of the territory. It is located in the basin of the Yenisei River. In the north, the region is washed by two seas of the Arctic Ocean - the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea.

The length of Krasnoyarsk Krai from the north to the mountains of Southern Siberia is about 3,000 km. Cape Chelyuskin, located on the territory of the region, is the extreme northern point of the mainland of Russia and Asia.

On the coat of arms of Krasnoyarsk Krai you can see a lion with a sickle and spade reflecting the main occupation of the locals in the past - agriculture and mining (gold in the first place).

The climate varies from sharply continental to temperate continental. It is characterized by strong temperature fluctuations during the year.

On the territory of the region there are three climatic zones: arctic, sub-arctic and temperate. Winters are long, summers are short. The average temperature in January is minus 36 degrees Celsius in the north and minus 18 degrees Celsius in the south, in July - plus 13-20 degrees Celsius respectively.

The main rivers are the Yenisei, Angara, Nizhnyaya Tunguska, Khatanga, Pyasina, Podkamennaya Tunguska. The Yenisei, flowing from south to north, is one of the largest rivers in the world.

There are about 323,000 lakes that are more than 300 meters in length. About 85% of them are located in the Arctic Circle. Lake Taimyr is the largest lakes in the region (4,560 sq. km.). Other major lakes: Bolshoye Khantayskoye, Pyasino, Keta, Lama.

The largest cities of Krasnoyarsk Krai are Krasnoyarsk (1,103,000), Norilsk (184,100) Achinsk (104,300), Kansk (87,600), Zheleznogorsk (80,300), Minusinsk (66,200), Zelenogorsk (61,100), Lesosibirsk (58,400), Nazarovo (48,900).

Krasnoyarsk Krai - Natural Resources

This region has more than 95% of Russian reserves of nickel and platinum group metals, more than 20% of gold, significant reserves of cobalt, nepheline ore, magnesite, Iceland spar, fine quartz sand, refractory clay, graphite, 63 industrial metals, and other minerals, as well as about 70% of Russian coal, which makes 20% of the world’s coal.

Intensive coal mining is conducted in Kansko-Achinsky basin, Tungussky basin. More than two dozen oil and gas fields have been found. Gorevskoye deposit of lead (42% of all Russian lead), one of the largest deposits in the world, is located here. About 21% of apatite raw in Russia is located in Maymecha-Kotuyskaya apatite area.

In 2009, industrial exploitation of Vankor oil and gas field began. Oil reserves in the field exceed 260 million tons, natural gas - about 90 billion cubic meters.

The area of the forest fund of the Krasnoyarsk region is 168 million hectares. Forests cover 71% of the territory. The total timber reserves are estimated at 14.4 billion cubic meters, 18% of Russian reserves of timber.

Such animals as sable, squirrel, arctic fox, fox, ermine, and reindeer are found in large numbers. The population of wild reindeer is estimated at 600 thousand heads.

Krasnoyarsk Krai - Economy

Due to significant reserves of mineral resources, power resources and heavy industry, the Krasnoyarsk region plays an important role in the Russian economy.

Significant power resources helped to create such large plants as Krasnoyarsk Aluminum Plant, Krasnoyarsk Metallurgical Plant, Achinsk Aluminum Plant. The regional plants produce about 27% of Russian aluminum. Norilsk Nickel, the Russian mining and metallurgical company, produces over 70% of Russian copper, 80% of nickel, 70% of cobalt, and over 90% of platinum group metals.

Krasnoyarsk Krai possesses the largest in Russia potential for hydropower development. Sayano-Shushenskaya, Krasnoyarsk, Boguchany hydroelectric power plants are among the largest in the world.

Machine-building plants in the region produce civil and military goods. Woodworking, pulp and paper industries are also developed as well as chemical industry.

The climate of Minusinsk Hollow is considered the best in Siberia - vegetables and fruits of the best quality are grown here. Over 50% of agricultural output is produced in the central and southwestern parts of the province.

Krasnoyarsk Krai is a large transport hub of Siberia. The railways include the Trans-Siberian Railway with its branches, South Siberian Railway, Norilsk Railway.

The largest highways are M53 Baikal (Novosibirsk - Irkutsk) and M54 Yenisei (Krasnoyarsk - Kyzyl - Mongolia). Yemelyanovo International Airport located near Krasnoyarsk is the largest international airport of the region.

Rural life in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Village in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Author: Hans K.R.

Winter in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Author: Aleksey Yaruta

Summer in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Author: Shushkevich Nina

Attractions of Krasnoyarsk Krai

In the Krasnoyarsk region there are more than 4,500 historical and cultural monuments, objects of archaeological heritage. Shalobolinskaya rock paintings, Paleolithic sites on Afontova mountain in Krasnoyarsk, mounds in Minusinsk Hollow, remnants of fortifications are evidence of the life of ancient people on the territory of the region.

The town of Yeniseysk is a unique monument of town-planning art of the 18th - early 20th centuries. In 2019, Yeniseysk will celebrate the 400th anniversary. The town is included in the preliminary list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Architectural monuments are also concentrated in Krasnoyarsk, Achinsk, Kansk, Minusinsk, Shushenskoye, the villages of Taseevo and Ermakovskoye.

Krasnoyarsk Krai has several unique museum complexes: “Shushenskoye” - a historical and ethnographic museum-reserve, which retains part of an old Siberian village; Krasnoyarsk Regional Museum - one of the oldest museums in Siberia and the Far East; Minusinsk Museum named after Martyanov - the oldest museum in Siberia; Museum of Permafrost in Igarka - the only museum in the world with a unique dungeon deep in the permafrost soil.

The region is rich in recreational resources that allow to develop almost all types of tourism: safaris on reindeer and dog sledding, ecotourism, horse riding, cross-country skiing and hiking, spa treatment. The most famous spa complexes are “Sosnoviy Bor” on Lake Tagarskoye, “Shushenskiy” on the shore of the mountain river Oja, “Lake Uchum”, “Krasnoyarsk Zagoriye” in the foothills of the Western Sayan.

Krasnoyarsk Krai also offers great opportunities for hunting and fishing, cultural, educational and pilgrimage tourism, business and event tourism (All-Russian festival of national culture “Siberian maslenitsa”, Kansk Video Festival, the festival “Yenisei ukha (fish soup)”, Yenisei August Fair, Day of the Minusinsk tomato, National Festival “Vysotsky and Siberia “, the International festival of ethnic music and crafts” MIR Siberia “).

Reserves and Natural Parks

• Bolshoy Arctic Nature Reserve - the largest nature reserve in Eurasia,
• State Nature Biosphere Reserve “Sayano-Shushenskiy” located in the south of the region on the left bank of the Yenisei River, in the area of influence of the Sayano-Shushenskoye reservoir,
• Putoransky State Nature Reserve located within the plateau Putoran, in the north-western part of the Central Siberian Plateau, to the south of the Taimyr Peninsula,
• Stolby Nature Reserve, from the north-east this reserve borders on Krasnoyarsk,
• Taimyr Reserve - one of the largest reserves in Russia located in the north of Krasnoyarsk krai, on the Taimyr Peninsula,
• Tunguska Reserve located in the central part of the Central Siberian Plateau in the territory of Evenk district,
• Central Siberian Reserve located on the western edge of the central part of the Central Siberian Plateau, in the valley of the middle reaches of the Yenisei River,
• National Park “Shushensky Bor”,
• Natural Park “Ergaki”.

Krasnoyarsk krai of Russia photos

Krasnoyarsk krai - the land of lakes and rivers.

River in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Author: Oleg Potantsev

Krasnoyarsk Krai landscape

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Krasnoyarsk Krai views

Helicopter - a great way to explore Krasnoyarsk Krai

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Church in the Krasnoyarsk region

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