Which cities of the Republic of Khakassia are worth visiting first?

If you decide to spend your next vacation studying the culture of other peoples of our country, we advise you to pay attention to the cities of the Republic of Khakassia. Even in Soviet times, this region was considered a center of tourism; people went here for new experiences in terms of studying ethnic values ​​and to admire the picturesque corners of wild nature. The small region is full of ponds, steppes and impenetrable forests, so here you can spend a quiet family holiday on the shores of a salt lake or go on a real journey through the wilderness. However, you should start any trip from large settlements in order to plan your route, get acquainted with cultural values ​​and stock up on provisions. Here are a few cities you should visit first.

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• Khakassia
• Cities of Russia

Government of the Republic of Khakassia

The administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia is established by the Law of the Republic of Khakassia dated May 5, 2004 No. 20 “On the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia” (with subsequent amendments).

According to this law, the territory of the Republic of Khakassia is an integral part of the unified territory of the Russian Federation.

The legal basis of the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia is the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal laws, the Constitution of the Republic of Khakassia, Law of the Republic of Khakassia dated May 5, 2004 No. 20 “On the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia” (with subsequent amendments), this Law and other regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Khakassia.

The Republic of Khakassia includes the following territories:

cities:

• Abakan;
• Abaza;
• Sayanogorsk;
• Sorsk;
• Chernogorsk.

areas:

• Altaisky is the administrative center of the village. Bely Yar;
• Askizsky is the administrative center of the village. Askiz;
• Beysky is the administrative center of the village. Bey;
• Bogradsky is the administrative center of the village. Bograd;
• Ordzhonikidzevsky is the administrative center of the village of Kopievo;
• Tashtypsky is the administrative center of the village. Tashtyp;
• Ust-Abakansky is the administrative center of the urban-type settlement Ust-Abakan;
• Shirinsky is the administrative center of the village. Shira.

In the Republic of Khakassia as of January 1, 2014 there are 100 municipalities

. Among them:

• urban districts – 5;
• municipal districts – 8;
• settlements – 87, of which rural settlements – 83, urban settlements – 4.

The capital of the Republic of Khakassia is the city of Abakan . The city is located at the confluence of the Abakan River with the Yenisei. Founded in 1675 (Abakan fort), from the 1780s. - With. Ust-Abakanskoye, from 1925 - the village of Khakassk, from 1931 - the city of Abakan.

Changes in the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia are made in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Khakassia, Law of the Republic of Khakassia dated May 5, 2004 20 “On the administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia” and are reflected in the description of the borders.

In 2004, laws of the Republic of Khakassia were adopted on approving the boundaries of urban districts and municipal districts and giving them the appropriate status.

The administrative-territorial structure of the Republic of Khakassia is based on the following principles:

• independent, within its own jurisdiction, determination of the administrative-territorial structure and the procedure for changing it;
• compliance with the historically established system of settlement of residents in the Republic of Khakassia and sustainable trends in its development;
• creating economic, financial and organizational conditions for the formation and activities of state authorities and local governments;
• promoting the rational use of natural and material resources, the development of engineering networks and communications, social infrastructure;
• ensuring a healthy and environmentally safe living environment and livelihoods of the population;
• the obligation to take into account the opinion of the population in resolving issues of administrative-territorial structure.

Sayanogorsk is the main tourist city of the Republic of Khakassia

If you go on a tour of the cities of the Republic of Khakassia, you need to choose a starting point. Sayanogorsk is best suited for this purpose, and the hotel of the same name will readily accept a single traveler or a tourist group under its roof. Of all the cities in the Republic of Khakassia, it is the most convenient to get to remote locations, so we advise you to include Sayanogorsk among your must-visit places. If you have already done this, all that remains is to book a room at the Sayanogorsk Hotel and spend a few days in an atmosphere of comfort and care.

Excursions and activities in Khakassia

Khakassians love holidays very much, and they attract a considerable number of both spectators and participants. The most famous holiday is “Tun Payram”, which is celebrated every two years and is organized in honor of the famous fermented milk drink ayran. They also symbolize the beginning of the migration of herds to summer pastures. During “Tun Payram”, competitions of Khakass takhpakh singers take place.

Among the national colorful holidays and events is the Khakass New Year, an ethnic music festival and “Altyn As”, which tells about the gastronomic characteristics of the indigenous peoples of Siberia. At the Abakan hippodrome, once a year a Khakass harvest festival called “Urtun Toy” is held. During the holiday, guests are offered Khakassian cuisine, Khakassian clans with their traditions are introduced, and at the end of the holiday, horse races are held.

Khakassia offers travelers an extensive excursion program, both on land and on water.
Tourists go on cruises on a motor ship along the Sayano-Shushenskoye Reservoir to not only admire the taiga and mountains, but also look at a unique fifty-meter waterfall called “Katushka”. In addition to an excursion to the already famous Valley of the Kings or to the “Chests” massif, you can go to the Tuimsky failure, where ore was previously mined, and now there is a beautiful underground lake, or see the Oglakhty nature reserve, where there is a route leading along the stairs to the mountain with petroglyphs. Lovers of esotericism are invited to walk along the “path of ancestors” in the Togys-As rock massif or climb Mount of the Sun, from where the Yenisei is visible. Authors: Alexey Kovalenko

Lakes of the Republic

Although Khakassia is not called the country of a thousand lakes, this is exactly the number of reservoirs in the republic that hydrographs count. It is noteworthy that most lakes serve as the sources of rivers, sometimes quite large.

There are no more than five hundred lakes in the republic, the surface area of ​​which exceeds ten hectares, but more than a hundred of them are salty, while the rest are either fresh or ultra-fresh.

The largest lake is Itkul, which has a maximum length of up to six and a half kilometers and a width of up to five and a half. The lake is famous for its beauty and purity of water, as well as its gently sloping beaches, composed of white sand on one side and fine gravel on the other.

Sayanogorsk is a tourism center in the steppe region

The tourist cities of the Republic of Khakassia are designed to welcome travelers with any interests. However, depending on your preferences, you should choose the direction in advance and decide on the starting point of the trip. The city of Sayanogorsk is suitable for those who are looking for unity with nature and want to admire the natural landscapes of the area.

The main attraction is the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, which is located in close proximity to the city. The majestic structure inspires awe and delight at first sight in any weather - it harmoniously combines modern construction technologies and wild nature. Tourists can go for a walk around the reservoir, visit the exhibition hall of the station itself and visit the nature reserve. We recommend spending a few days in the city, where you can visit various architectural monuments and try exotic local cuisine. Most tourists choose the Sayanogorsk Hotel, which has already established itself as a modern and comfortable hotel with the best living conditions. The hotel itself has a restaurant with European, Russian and local cuisine, a spa and a billiards room, so you can relax in close company and receive maximum care from the staff.

Transport

In the central, western and southwestern regions there are good highways, the rest of the roads are mostly dirt roads. The cities are connected by buses, minibuses and taxis, as well as trains of the Krasnoyarsk Railway with the main stations in Abakan, Biskamzha and Kamysht near Sayanogorsk.

It is convenient to travel around the capital by buses and trolleybuses - routes cover the entire city. A taxi can be caught on the street or called by phone; the average cost of a trip is 70–80 RUB.

For lovers of environmentally friendly transport, a network of bike paths is now being built in Abakan and rental points for bicycles, scooters and Segways are opening.

Climate in Khakassia

Khakassia has a sharply continental climate: Khakassia is located far from the sea, which could mitigate low temperatures. Temperatures vary widely between seasons and months, and this is noticeable even during the day. In Khakassia, southwestern winds blow, and it is especially windy in winter, when the already small snow cover is quickly blown away from the plains. Atmospheric pressure is high, as is the level of solar radiation.

In summer, on the plains the average temperature reaches + 20°C, in the mountainous areas it is cooler, only +16°C.
Winters are cold; during the day on the plains the thermometer drops to -18°C, in the mountains to -14°C. But severe frosts are rare in Khakassia, although there are years with abnormal temperatures, and the region is cold in winter due to strong winds. Rains in Khakassia are frequent in the summer; the most precipitation falls in the mountains (up to two meters), and the least in the low-lying parts of the Minusinsk Basin (only three hundred millimeters). Authors: Alexey Kovalenko

Cuisine and restaurants

Basics of Siberian cooking: in summer - dairy and vegetable products, in winter - fatty meat, poultry and fish. Wild garlic, field onions, pine nuts, mushrooms and berries, aromatic herbs and roots are added to the dishes. The king of local cuisine is “talgan”, made from hand-ground and roasted barley, in honor of which the summer holiday “Altyn As” is held. The cereal is mixed with milk and butter, carried with you on hikes, and made into sweets with honey and bird cherry.

Khakassian specialties: rich broth “myun” from wild duck, soup with barley “charba eel”. Soups and purees are prepared from potatoes, which are called “yablakh” (“yablakh potkhy” with sour cream or “nastakh” with hemp oil), and from yeast dough - flatbreads “chalbakh” and cookies “huzukhty khalas”. Popular meat dishes include lamb with “harban” noodles and homemade sausages: blood “khan” and delicacy “khyima” made from horse meat.

The favorite local drink is ayran: Khakassians are sure that the secret of their health lies in it. Tea is also held in high esteem: “khydat tea”, imported from China, and herbal tea with lingonberries, oregano, rose hips and thyme.

In Abakan there are many establishments with Khakassian, European, Italian, Georgian, Japanese, Chinese and Buryat menus, there are coffee shops, steakhouses, pizzerias and kebab houses. Lunch in a cafe will cost from 450-500 RUB per person, dinner in a restaurant - from 800 RUB without alcohol.

Abakan is the capital of the republic

The list of cities in the Republic of Khakassia opens with Abakan, which is the capital of the region and captivates at first glance with its amazing fusion of unique local culture and modernity. The city is located south of Krasnoyarsk in the very center of Asia in a shallow basin. Abakan is not only the official capital of the republic, but also the center of scientific and cultural life. The city is growing rapidly, the streets are lined with high-rise buildings, and tourists are treated to a modern landscape with wide roads, brightly lit sidewalks and beautiful architecture.

If you started exploring the cities of the Republic of Khakassia from this point, exciting diversity awaits you. The region actively supports tourism, developing this area and investing all available funds, so travelers of all stripes come here. First, you need to decide which category you belong to and choose the places you want to visit. We offer a small selection of attractions that are designed for travelers with different interests:

• Urban explorer. The modern cities of the Republic of Khakassia are interesting because they offer a look at both historical monuments and modern cultural values. In Abakan you can visit the Transfiguration Cathedral, a number of sculptural compositions dedicated to historical figures and literary heroes, and also stroll along the well-groomed park alleys.
• Cultural property. In the vicinity of the capital there is one of the most visited places in this region - the Salbyk Kurgan. The ancient necropolis occupies an area of ​​5 kilometers; there are about 56 mounds throughout the entire space, and this monument is one of the main historical finds of Tatar culture. The mound is considered a place of “power”; here you can listen to a fascinating lecture about the cultural significance and feel the antiquity of the structure.
• Leisure. In the vicinity of the capital there are many reservoirs, nature reserves and wildlife areas. You can go here with the whole family and spend several weeks surrounded by untouched nature.

Abakan is beautiful in itself, and here tourists can expect modern living conditions, developed infrastructure and hospitable residents.