What to see in Perm in winter: attractions, ice town, theaters and museums, surroundings

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Perm attracts visitors in winter with its beautiful ice town in the city center and the opportunity to enjoy the snow-covered nature of the region. Winter temperatures in Perm are usually low, so include visits to local theaters and museums. The large industrial Ural city is famous for its collection of wooden Orthodox sculpture and ballet school.

Monument “Perm Gate” Photo: © Valery Isaev

Sights of Perm in winter

Winter Perm means walks around the city decorated with festive illumination, cozy gatherings in cafes serving local cuisine, and inspection of iconic sculptures and monuments. The tourist route includes modern urban spaces, as well as small secluded places, for example, Starokirpichny Lane on the street. Lenin with an atmospheric courtyard, restaurants and a coffee shop. It will also be nice to look at the sights from the window of the Romantic Tram Cafe tram, which travels through the city streets for 1.5 hours. A table must be booked in advance, departure is in the evening, there is live music on the last flight, and an excursion program is held on Sundays during the day.

Meshkov's House Photo: © Ksenia Nikolaeva

Ice town on the esplanade

What to see in Perm in winter? In the center of the city there is a popular recreation spot among citizens and tourists - the esplanade . In the winter season, an ice town is created here with a lot of entertainment - slides, ice sculptures, trading houses with hot drinks and food. The total area is more than 23,000 sq.m. Every year a new theme is chosen for the decoration of the town; the central place on the esplanade near the legislative assembly is occupied by the main city Christmas tree. In the next section, near the monument to “Heroes of the Front and Rear ,” an ice skating rink (skating on your own skates is free) and a large snow tubing hill will be equipped. On the square in front of the Theater there is a fair with souvenirs and food, and winter decorations are being created. During the winter season, the esplanade hosts interactive areas and hosts various events.

The town opens at the end of December and closes in February. Entrance to the territory is free, as is rides on the slides. Due to warm weather the complex may be closed. Ice towns with sculptures and festive decorations also operate in other areas of the city; they are usually located in parks. Next to the Legislative Assembly of the Perm Territory is located, which creates beautiful New Year's illumination on the street in front of its building.

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Esplanade Photo: © Ksenia Nikolaeva

Embankment

on the Perm embankment in winter due to the wind from the water, so people usually spend little time here. However, it is worth going down to the embankment, which is considered one of the main attractions of the city. You can go and warm up in a cafe by the river. On the eve of the holidays, the embankment area is decorated with decorations. Here tourists love to photograph the art object “Happiness is just around the corner . The authorities plan to install slides and an ice skating rink on the embankment in winter. On the walls of the passage leading from Cathedral Square to the embankment, in the evenings during holidays you can see a video installation with musical accompaniment.

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Rotunda on the descent to the embankment Photo: © Valery Isaev

Gorky Park

One of the oldest parks in Russia is located in Perm - Central Amusement Park named after. M. Gorky . Founded in 1804, it is recognized as a specially protected natural area. Since 1824, there has been a rotunda built here for the arrival of Alexander I. During the day you can enjoy the view of snow-covered trees, and in the evening - bright illumination. Some attractions operate all year round - the railway, carousel, Ferris wheel and others. The central alley and the Western-style street look atmospheric with various attractions and a shooting range where you can win toys.

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Rotunda in Gorky Park Photo: © Ksenia Nikolaeva

Monuments - visiting cards of the city

In winter, it is worth taking time to walk around the city to see the most famous sights. These include many monuments and sculptures. You definitely need to take a photo with the monument “Permyak - Salty Ears” . It consists of 2 objects: a photographer and a pedestal with a big-eared frame. The image is taken from the past, when Perm residents were engaged in salt fishing and carried bags on their heads, the salt from which corroded the skin of their ears. Tourists stick their faces out of the frame with ears to take a memorable photo. Not far away, opposite the Central Department Store, there is a sculpture “The Legend of the Perm Bear” with a good-natured animal from the coat of arms of Perm. They rub the bear's nose and shake his paw for good luck.

Monument “Permyak – salty ears” Photo: © Elpon

Arriving at the Perm-II railway station , tourists will see nearby a large letter “P” made of many logs. This object is called the “Perm Gate” , it was installed in 2011 as a new symbol of the city during the “cultural revolution” in Perm (2008–2012).

To see the main attractions of Perm, you can follow the Green Line tourist route, warming up in a cafe along the way. You will see the richly decorated Meshkov House , the elegant Gribushin House , merchant houses of past centuries, cultural objects and other iconic sights on historical streets (Sibirskaya, Monastyrskaya, Lenin). A walking tour with an external inspection of these memorable places will take about 2 hours. If you want to learn interesting facts along the way about famous people who have visited Perm and their love stories, then you should choose the “Red Line” route. In the evening you can walk along Komsomolsky Prospekt with illumination shining on the pedestrian alley with different symbols of the Perm region and its cities.

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Sculpture “The Legend of the Perm Bear” Photo: © Valery Isaev

Perm parks with attractions for children

In all cities, since ancient times, there have been cultural and recreational parks - green oases, walking areas, combining different leisure options for visitors on one territory. Here you can take a walk with your child and have fun. There are several similar parks in Perm - four represent a single network and belong to the municipal organization “PermPark”. The central park of culture and recreation stands apart, bearing, like many of its counterparts in other cities, the name of the writer Maxim Gorky.

Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Gorky

Address: Sibirskaya st., 49.

The oldest park in the city. Its history began with Zagorodny Boulevard, consisting of 4 birch groves. It was defeated at the beginning of the 19th century on the initiative of the head of the Perm province, Karl Moderakh, an engineer and politician.

To this day, a historical object has been preserved in the park, recognized as an architectural monument of federal significance. The Rotunda is the creation of the architect I.I. Sviyazev - was built in 1824 on the occasion of the arrival of Emperor Alexander I in Perm. It is interesting as a typical example of landscape architecture of that time.

During the 19th-20th centuries, the park actively developed, transformed in accordance with the realities of the time, and changed its name several times. The first attractions were installed in the 1980s. Nowadays, the choice of entertainment is huge and is designed for different categories of visitors. The Orient Express, a local variation of the children's railway, runs through the territory.

The whole family can soar up thanks to the unspoken symbol of all parks - the Ferris wheel, here it can accommodate 144 passengers. For preschool children, there are several varieties of traditional carousels, and a special play town in the form of a castle, complemented by a variety of climbing frames and slides, is equipped.

Active kids can jump on trampolines. A walk through the labyrinth, a visit to the “pirate’s lair” or completing the “Pirates” movie quest will delight adventure lovers. This is only a small part of the park's attractions; anyone can find suitable entertainment.

Park "Happiness Is"

Address: Marshal Rybalko street.

One of the objects within the PermPark network bears the life-affirming name “Happiness exists.” The Kirovsky District Park - as it was originally called based on its location - was created in 1969 and was positioned as a children's park.

Here you can combine a walk with your child along the picturesque alleys with entertainment and active recreation, for example, a ride on the Ferris wheel, swings and carousels. Traditional attractions are available to young holidaymakers: “Yunga”, chain carousel, carousel with horses, “Caterpillar” train, “Dragons”, “Emelya” swing and much more.

The park has a mirror maze and a ropes course for active children. Future motorists will be captivated by the racing track and the electric car rental station. All family members can test their accuracy in prize shooting ranges.

Park of Culture named after. Chekhov

Address: Melitopolskaya street.

A park in the Ordzhonikidze district of Perm, designed in the late 1940s by architect K.E., is named after Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Kupof. Nowadays it is part of PermPark.

The park has several zones: sports, youth with an extreme bias and children's zone for the youngest visitors. Electric car rental is available. The park hosts a variety of events and theatrical performances aimed at children.

Garden named after V.L. Mindovsky

Address: Mira Street.

Children's playgrounds and sports grounds, the Skazka carousel, a railway, electric car rental and a number of other entertainments for the younger age group are presented in the Garden named after. Mindovsky, located in the Industrial district near the street. Mira.

Positioned as a cozy place for a family holiday in the lap of nature. The garden was founded in the late 1960s; reconstruction was carried out at the beginning of the 21st century; since 2014 it has become a structural subdivision of the PermPark organization.

Garden named after Y. Sverdlova

Address: Uralskaya street.

“Garden of Eden”, “Angel’s Garden” or “Garden at the Old Factory” - this is how the green zone in Perm was called in different historical periods, now retaining the name of the revolutionary Yakov Sverdlov in its name. There are no attractions here, but this does not mean that visiting the park will be uninteresting for children.

The place is suitable for calm, measured family walks. Children's attention will be attracted by the “symbol of the garden” - a sculptural image of a diver dog. The cute animal was installed here in 1995. One of the names of the object is Mourning Newfoundland. The sculpture is a tribute to the memory of Perm dog handler Janis Markods.

Leisure

To avoid freezing, it is worth engaging in active leisure activities in winter. You can go to city skating rinks or go to ski resorts surrounded by picturesque nature. In the vicinity of Perm there are horse riding clubs and dog sledding clubs. If you are willing to spend about 3 hours on the road, you can get to the deer outpost. For those who do not want to travel far, there are ski resorts within the city limits - for example, the Dynamo base.

Rollers

There are many open-air skating rinks in Perm; they open in December in different areas. In the center of the city there is an ice skating rink on the esplanade . The festive mood is especially felt here, thanks to the fabulous decorations, and there is a heating room. You can also go out on the ice near the MiG on Takeoff monument , surrounded by ice sculptures. One of the largest is the Big Skating Rink at the Trudovye Reservy stadium. Next to Gorky Park there is an ice skating rink at the Yunost Stadium .

Monument “MiG on takeoff” Photo: © Ksenia Nikolaeva

Ski resorts

Even if you have never snowboarded or skied, you should try it at one of the ski resorts in the vicinity of Perm. There are rental points everywhere, you can take a lesson with an instructor. The most popular ski resort (220 km from Perm) on Mount Krestovaya. There are about 20 trails of varying difficulty levels, the maximum height difference is 310 m. There is a snow park and a freeride park, there is a hotel and a canteen on the territory, and a cafe on the top of the mountain. The trails offer picturesque views of the surrounding snow-covered forest.

Ski resort "Gubakha" Photo: © Ksenia Nikolaeva

150 km from Perm, in the vicinity of Chusovoy, there is the Takman ski resort . You can ride on 15 slopes, in a snow park, on snowmobiles and snow tubing, or go freeride. There are hotels and cafes. Near Chusovoy there is also the Ogonyok base , and next to it, in the open air, there is the Chusovaya River History Park with an interesting ethnographic exhibition of peasant life of past centuries.

180 km from Perm there is the Ashatli-Tulva amusement park , where there are 5 tracks where you can go snowmobiling, skating, and cross-country skiing. In winter, swimming in the ice hole is offered.

The Zhebrei ski complex is located 30 km from Perm. There are 6 tracks with a height difference of 110 m, there is a snowboard park, a cafe, and houses for living. In Glushaty (about 40 km from Perm) there is the Gora ski resort with 3 slopes, the elevation difference is 96 m. You need to drive about 30 km from the center of Perm to the Ivan Gora ski resort in Gamovo. The complex is located on a mountainside surrounded by pine forest. Visitors can ski on 5 ski slopes, cross-country ski trails, and a snow tubing hill. From “Ivan Mountain” begins the “Ural Trail” route for skiing and hiking (in the summer - for biking and hiking), ending not far from the Belogorsky Monastery . 45 km from Perm there is an active recreation center "Polazna" with snow tubing trails, a snow park with various tracks, a circular ski trail, snowmobile excursions, paintball and laser tag. 45 km from Perm there is an active recreation center "Polazna" with snow tubing trails, a snow park with various tracks, a circular ski trail, snowmobile excursions, paintball and laser tag.

You can also ride on the slopes near Elnikov (about 40 km from the center of Perm), Kungur (90 km), where the slopes are suitable for beginners and families with children. If you are professionally involved in winter sports, then go to the federal one in Tchaikovsky (about 4 hours from Perm).

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Sights of Perm

Entertainment and children's playrooms in Perm

There are many places in Perm where you can spend time playfully and usefully. For this purpose, the city has entertainment centers and children's playrooms of various profiles and orientations.

"Kindergrad"

Address: st. Lenina, 45, fl. 3.

The principles of role-playing games and career guidance form the basis of the idea of the popular format of the “Town of Professions”; similar educational and entertainment facilities for children are available in many large cities of Russia.

In Perm it is called Kindergrad and is located on the territory of the Central Department Store. The entertainment complex represents a model of a fictional city, in which there are many stations that imitate the work of city organizations: Post Office, Bank, Police Station, Grocery Store, Beauty Salon, City Hall, etc.

While playing at the selected object, the child can “try out” the specifics of several professions in accordance with the profile of the station.

Fairy tale house

Address: st. Belinsky, 31, floor 1.

A children's entertainment center that immerses you in the atmosphere of a Russian fairy tale, uses the principles of theatricalization and interactive technologies in its work. In six halls, decorated in a “fairytale” style, events, quests and games for children are held, aimed at learning about traditions and Russian culture. The entertainment center conducts master classes and organizes parties for children.

Children's

Address: Komsomolsky Prospekt, 46.

The buildings in the architectural appearance of “Soviet recreation centers” and the same Soviet name “October” seem to refer to the old days. However, inside visitors will find a huge three-story multi-functional entertainment complex that fully meets the requirements of the modern era.

All kinds of children's leisure options are collected under one roof - active games, sports attractions and children's exercise equipment, a climbing wall, trampolines. The 3D elevator cinema will immerse young visitors in virtual reality, providing adventure and an unforgettable experience. In "October" group quests are held.

Playground "FunnyPups"

Address: st. Speshilova, 114, SpeshiLove shopping center, floor 3.

The network of children's playrooms is represented in Perm by two sites. They are located in shopping and "HurryLove". There are various attractions, carousels, slides, labyrinths, you can ride a rocket or a boat, frolic in a dry pool and do a lot of interesting things.

Game room “Visiting a fairy tale”

Address: Khrustalnaya st., 10A, 1st floor.

On Khrustalnaya Street in the city of Perm, children can find themselves “visiting a fairy tale.” This is the name of the games room located here. Here you can hold a children's party or leave your child for a while; specialists will work with the children and conduct interesting master classes and educational activities.

The kids get to know each other, communicate, play board games, and there are game consoles for those who like virtual forms of leisure. A standard set of children's activities such as slides, labyrinths, dry pools, etc. is also presented in the playroom.

Alice knows what to do

Address: st. Mira, 37, Novaya Stolitsa shopping center, floor 5.

Children of different generations know girls named Alice. Some will remember the heroine of L. Carroll, and others will remember the one invented by Kir Bulychev. It is she, according to the animators, who “knows what to do.”

This was the name of the animated series based on the books of a domestic author. In Perm there is an entertainment complex of the same name, which plays on the motifs of this cartoon and other popular children's works. In the “city of entertainment”, on the 5th floor of the New Capital shopping complex, there are animation programs dedicated to various popular childhood heroes.

The entertainment area itself contains the usual set of activities for boys and girls - jumping ropes, climbing frames, labyrinths, a climbing wall, cars, the Parovozovo railway and much more.

Quest show “Fort Boyard” and “Gold Rush”

Address: st. Popova, 59A.

Elder Fouras, guide Passepartout, the ringing of golden boyards, an old fort lost in the waters of the Atlantic - these associations inevitably emerge when mentioning the famous adventure television game of French origin, on which more than one generation of viewers has grown up.

The fascinating program continues to captivate people of different ages to their screens. In Perm, as in some other cities of Russia, there is an opportunity to plunge into the world yourself. Here on Popova Street quest shows based on the famous game are held, in which both adults and children are allowed to participate.

The creators of the quest claim that everything is almost the same as in the original, “except that there are no tigers.” On the basis of the same organization, another interesting quest is held - Gold Rush, dedicated to the theme of the Wild West, the search for treasures. He will also not leave the kids indifferent.

Cultural leisure

The city of Perm in winter is not only about beautiful holiday lights on the streets, it is worth planning to get acquainted with local cultural institutions. In museums you can get better acquainted with the history and art of the Kama region from different times. Consider also going to the theater; Perm hosts a variety of productions to suit every taste.

Theaters

The Perm Opera and Ballet Theater was founded in 1870. During the Great Patriotic War, the evacuated troupe of the Leningrad Mariinsky Theater performed on stage, and the Perm troupe traveled to small towns in the region. This period had a great influence on the development of ballet, as the artists of the Leningrad Theater contributed to the opening of a choreographic school in Perm, one of the most prestigious in our time. Tickets for performances must be purchased in advance; on the eve of the New Year, the ballet “The Nutcracker” is performed here, and a Christmas concert is held. The theater can be visited on a guided tour. Beautiful holiday decorations and a Christmas tree are installed in the park in front of the theater.

Opera and Ballet Theater Photo: © Elena Aksenova

One of the calling cards of the city is the author's theater "At the Bridge" , famous for its mystical productions on the verge of the real. In chamber halls you can watch how actors continue the traditions of psychological theater. The stage often hosts performances based on the mystical works of Gogol, Bulgakov, Stoker, with special attention paid to the works of the modern Irish playwright McDonagh. In winter, Christmas meetings are held, when after the performance the audience goes to the horror room.

Large-scale productions and musicals are staged at the Perm Academic Theater . Experimental stage experiences take place on the Stage-Hammer , created at the theater in 2009.

With children you can go to New Year's performances at the Puppet Theater , the Tuki-Luki Theater or the Theater for Young Spectators . You can attend music concerts at the Perm Philharmonic .

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TUZ Photo: © Valery Isaev

Museums and galleries

Tourists should go to the Perm Art Gallery , where a collection of local culture is collected - “Perm Gods”. This is a wooden temple sculpture created in the 17th–19th centuries in different settlements of the Kama region. It was collected during expeditions in the 1920s, when churches began to close. About 500 exhibits depict saints, but have features of pagan culture. The gallery also presents domestic and foreign art.

At the PERMM Museum of Contemporary Art you can see interesting installations and exhibitions, as well as attend a lecture. The Museum of Local Lore will introduce tourists to the history of the Perm region, and the Museum of Perm Antiquities will introduce them to the period when mammoths and other ancient animals lived here.

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Collection “Perm Gods” in the gallery Photo: © Elena Aksenova

Where to go with a child: Perm museums

Going to a museum is one of the options for children's leisure. Children love interactive, entertaining exhibits. There are several thematic niches that are traditionally considered suitable for children; many of them are represented in Perm.

Museum of Circus Art

Address: Uralskaya st., 112.

You can get into the “behind the scenes” of the circus by visiting the Museum of Circus Art. It was opened in 1995 by the director of the Perm Circus, Sergei Ivanovich Stefanov. Since then, his collection has been replenished every year.

Where can you carefully examine the circus props of an illusionist or magician, study the costumes of the performers, and see programs and posters of previous years? Of course, in the museum exhibition - it will be interesting for both adults and children. The museum offers organized tours.

Science Amusement Park

Address: st. Pushkina, 42.

Science Park in Perm is an interactive museum with elements of an entertainment complex dedicated to natural science topics. Created at the Perm Pedagogical University by the non-profit educational organization “Point of Discovery”.

It is stated that the target audience is children from 5 to 12 years old, but the “science park” may also be of interest to adults. The project is based on a simple idea: in a playful way, through interesting facts, explain to a child how the Earth works, instill an interest in knowledge, teach the basics of mathematics, physics, and biology.

But not in the boring format of school subjects, but through interactive modern technologies. During a visit to the museum, the child “interacts” with the exhibits; all objects can and should be touched with their hands.

Transforming Robot Museum

Address: st. Chernyshevsky, 28, fl. 4.

Most boys love to play transformers as children. Recently, the city has opened a whole museum on this topic. It opened on the initiative of a group of enthusiasts in 2021.

The collection includes more than 1000 diverse and interesting exhibits. Those who come to Perm with their sons should go to this museum, immerse themselves in the world of robots and make their child happy.

Automotive Museum "Retro Garage"

Address: st. Druzhby, 34A.

Cars are a boyish passion that often manifests itself at a young age. In Perm there is a “children’s and men’s” museum, which will be an ideal option for a father and son to visit. It is dedicated to cars of past eras and is called “Retro Garage”.

Here are historical samples of products of the Soviet automobile industry of the 1930-50s. The exhibition involves both immersion in history and familiarity with technology. The children examine the exhibits with interest and take photographs. Photography in the museum is permitted within the established limit.

LEGO Exhibition “City P”

Address: st. Mira, 37.

Lego is perhaps the most popular construction set in the world. “City P” is the only exhibition dedicated to LEGO in our country. Here you can see a wide variety of objects assembled from the “cubes” of the legendary designer and even try to cook up a masterpiece yourself.

“City P” is located in the “New Capital” shopping complex. The exhibition and gaming center in one package declares itself to be a platform for creativity and development of the younger generation.

Puppet Museum

Address: Permskaya st., 82A.

While boys play with robots and cars, girls’ favorite toy is a doll. The exhibition of the Perm Museum may be of interest to children of both sexes, because a doll is not only Barbie. Toys from different historical eras “live” in Perm, making up the unique exhibition of the Doll Museum.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, which is replenished with donations from caring citizens, the museum hosts exhibitions of works by contemporary puppeteers and decorators. The museum staff organizes interesting master classes for children.

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Neighborhood

In winter, it is worth traveling outside the city to see natural attractions in a beautiful snowy setting. There are also interesting cultural sites not far from Perm.

Khokhlovka Museum

By car, you can get to the open-air architectural and ethnographic museum “Khokhlovka” In a picturesque place near the Kama, objects of wooden architecture from the late 17th - second half of the 20th centuries are collected. These are huts, estates, churches, a tower, a mill, a barn, as well as buildings used in the salt business. Inside the buildings you can view ethnographic exhibitions and take part in a master class on traditional crafts. Tourists enjoy walking through the snowy grounds of the museum.

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Khokhlovka Museum Photo: © Elena Aksenova

Belogorsky Monastery

On White Mountain in the Kungur region is located the Belogorsky St. Nicholas Monastery , founded at the end of the 19th century. The monumental Byzantine-style Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross was badly damaged during Soviet times, and restoration began in the 1990s and 2000s. Around the monastery you can see a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding forests. The territory of the monastery and its surroundings looks magical in winter on frosty days, when everything around is covered with frost.

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Belogorsky Monastery Photo: © Valery Isaev

Kungur Ice Cave

Winter is a good time to travel to the Kungur Ice Cave. Unlike the warm season, you don’t have to take warm clothes with you, since the temperature in the first grottoes is usually below zero, but in the central part it stays at +5 °C. In the Kungur Cave you will see grottoes and lakes, and in the first halls - fascinating ice formations. February-March is recommended for travel; ice is especially well preserved if the winter has been cold. You can walk through the cave on a standard sightseeing tour or take a tour based on myths, with a laser show, etc. Thematic excursions are held on New Year's holidays. You can combine a trip to Kungur with a visit to the Belogorsk Monastery.

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Kungur Ice Cave Photo: © Elena Aksenova

Mill Creek

It is in winter that it is worth visiting the canyon of the Melnichny Stream , which flows into the Chusovaya River. A small stream is located near the village of Ust-Koiva, Gornozavodsky district (200 km from Perm). The name of the attraction is due to the fact that there used to be a water mill here. If you walk up from the mouth, you will soon see a beautiful canyon, on the wall of which many icicles form from the freezing water.

Near Ust-Koiva there is also Dyrovaty Kamen (Dyrovatye Ribs) , a visit to which can be combined with Melnichny Stream. There is a through arch in this rock, against which you can take unusual photographs.

Plakun Waterfall

In winter, on frosty days, the Plakun waterfall in the Suksunsky region (150 km from Perm) is covered with an ice crust. Orthodox believers often come here for Epiphany to plunge into the healing waters of the spring, hidden under the ice. A suspension bridge leads to the waterfall from the village of Sasykovo.

Stone City

Landscape natural monument consisting of a complex of stones - Stone Town . According to legend, there used to be a beautiful city here, but the blind daughter of the king could not appreciate this beauty. When the sorcerer made her sighted, everything around her turned to stone. In fact, millions of years ago there was a river here that flowed into the ancient Permian Sea. Over time, the sandstone stones acquired a bizarre shape, cracks appeared between them, and the area really became like a city with streets and houses. In winter, the Stone Town looks fabulous - the surrounding forest is dusty, snow sparkles on the stones. You should be careful and walk on well-trodden paths. You can climb onto many stones and admire the opening panorama of Ural nature.

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Stone Town Photo: © Yaroslav Glukhov

Usva pillars

The stone cliff that breaks off above the Usva River is called Usva Pillars . They reach a height of 120 m; the remnant “Devil's Finger” stands separately. The trail from the village of Usva to the pillars is 5 km, then climb to the top. The pillars offer views of the river, which freezes in winter, and forests stretching for kilometers. On the way to the village of Usva from Perm, motorists make a stop at the White Stones observation deck with a breathtaking view of the harsh Ural nature.

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Mount Polyud and Vetlan stone

The mountains in the Northern Urals are called stones. One of these peaks, popular among tourists, is the Vetlan stone . People advance to it from Krasnovishersk, the road to which from Perm will take from 5 hours. From the height of Vetlana there is a charming view of the frozen river with islands and the surrounding area. You can climb the higher mountain Polyud , located on the opposite bank of the Vishera from Vetlan. The ascent is carried out both on foot and on snowmobiles. There is a legend about these two hills as about two heroes who fought for the beauty - the girl Vishera.

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Introducing children to the animal world

Zoos, nurseries and other objects of Perm, where representatives of the fauna “live”, are presented in this section.

Perm Zoo

Address: Monastyrskaya st., 10.

The Perm Zoo is open all year round, seven days a week, a place that traditionally attracts children and allows them to come into contact with the animal world. More than 400 species of animals live here, and more than half give birth to offspring in the zoo.

Most of the zoo has cold-resistant species that can live in outdoor enclosures all year round. But there is also a place for exotic animals. Monkeys, raccoons, mongooses, capybaras and other animals are kept in winter indoor pavilions. Experts are taking measures to preserve and reproduce rare and endangered species - snow leopard, polar bear, and horned goat.

In summer, there is a contact area on the territory where you can communicate with the animals, feed them, and pet them. Such communication is necessary for children living in urban areas and who do not know how goats, rabbits and other farm animals are kept.

Aquaterrarium

Address: Komsomolsky Prospekt, 2.

Next to the zoo, but in a separate two-story building, there is an aquaterrarium. Fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates live here. You can see the most predatory Nile crocodile, an exotic vulture turtle or a mysterious basilisk - all this is possible by visiting the aquaterrarium in Perm. The children will be happy.

Live Butterfly Park

Address: st. Bluchera, 3A.

Children and their parents can see amazingly beautiful insects with painted wings and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of tropical latitudes in the Perm “Park of Living Butterflies”.

Winged butterfly beauties from different parts of the planet live here. Visitors can not only admire their beauty, but also observe the entire life cycle of these fauna representatives.

Zverograd

Address: sh. Kosmonavtov, 59, TVC Karusel, floor 2.

In the shopping and entertainment center there is “Zverograd” - a zoo club and a petting zoo, where you can not only see all the animals, but also pet and feed them. The duration of the excursion is 2 hours, photography is allowed.

There is also a souvenir shop at the menagerie, which allows you to preserve the memory of your stay in “Zverograd” and communication with the animals.

Live here both familiar animals from our latitudes - squirrels, guinea pigs, hens and chicks, owls and raccoons, as well as exotic inhabitants of different parts of the world - chinchillas, porcupines, iguanas, African hedgehogs and many others.

Jungle Park

Address: Permskaya st., 7, floor 2.

Exotic animals can be seen in Perm in the Razgulay shopping center, where the Jungle Park is located. The main focus of the exhibition is on reptiles.

Several varieties of snakes, small and large turtles, among which there is a real mutant turtle and, of course, the oldest and most dangerous living representatives of the fauna - crocodiles - these are just some of the reptiles living in the “Jungle Park”.

Among mammals, people usually pay attention to the large collection of monkeys, which also includes the world’s smallest pygmy marmoset, native to Latin America. At the exhibition of exotic animals, a child will find a lot of interesting and unusual things.

Guardians of the Galaxy Zoo

Address: sh. Kosmonavtov, 120/1, fl. 1.

The science fiction film gave its name to one of Perm's petting zoos. It is designed in an appropriate manner - the interior is stylized as a spaceship, on which the child will meet a variety of animals, will be able to interact with them and take photographs.

The zoo is suitable for visitors of any age, children under 3 years old are admitted free of charge, those under 12 are provided with a discounted child ticket, and birthday boys receive a discount. “Guardians of the Galaxy” is a small but very interesting zoo, considered a good option for children’s first acquaintance with the animal world.

Whatever the interests and age of the child, during a trip to Perm he will have something to do. Here you will find child care facilities for children and schoolchildren, for active fidgets and inquisitive, thoughtful, creative children.

Events

On the eve of the New Year holidays, concerts, interactive programs and fairs are organized at city venues - the esplanade, the Shpagin Factory. on the esplanade in January, and then photographs can be taken with the participants’ works. Among the interesting events on the esplanade are the Snowman Parade, the Santa Claus Race, the Dumpling Eating Championship, and the Snow Battle. The main program on New Year's Eve also takes place here. The Shpagin Factory is worth going to a gastronomic or family festival.

Folk festivals with winter fun take place on the territory of the Khokhlovka Museum in honor of the New Year and Christmas. People also come here to widely celebrate Maslenitsa, listen to folklore ensembles and take part in traditional games. The festive program lasts several days.

Fans of active pastime can take part in the ski trek “On the Way of Ermak” (from the base in Chusovoy to Ust-Koiva). In Usolye, opposite the architectural monument “The Stroganov Chamber” , the Stroganov Mile snowkiting festival .

In December-January, the Perm Philharmonic hosts a Christmas music festival with a large number of concerts.

In winter, on the exhibition grounds you can visit the “Folk Crafts Fair” , where designer products and objects of decorative and applied art are put up for sale.

Stories, routes and tourist tips

Photos of Perm in winter with descriptions of routes and sights seen can be found in the reviews of tourists. Travelers usually come for a few days during the cold season to travel around the region or relax at the ski resorts. Tourists especially enjoy snow-covered natural attractions.

Elena - story “To meet winter or Happiness is just around the corner”
Yaroslav Glukhov - photo album “The Edge of Snow” (Stone Town)
Elena Aksenova – photo album “Real Winter. Perm region"
Valery Isaev - series of reports: “Walking around Perm. Tourist route “Green Line” and “Walking around Perm. Tourist route "Red Line"

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Where to stay in Perm

Parks, museums, theaters and architecturally valuable streets are often located in the central part of the city. Perm, which has a population of millions, is no exception, so most guests prefer accommodation there, choosing hotels and apartments near Lenin Street and Komsomolsky Prospekt. Moreover, it is close to the famous “happy” embankment, which is good for just walking or going on a cruise along the Kama, and is affordable.

The majority of hotels are average in level, only a few 4* and 5* can be considered special in this assortment. Amaks and Holiday Inn hotels are also open in the city. When researching apartments and hostels, it is worth reading the reviews, as the offers vary.

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Perm temples

Connoisseurs of religious architecture will have something to see in Perm. Churches and mosques, built in different periods, are maintained in excellent condition. During city tours, travelers will be able to admire Christian and Muslim temples.

Holy Trinity Monastery

Opening hours: daily, from 8:00 to 20:00.
Phone: +7 342 267‑51-00.
Website: https://www.permstefan.ru
Address: st. Visimskaya, 4A. Transport stop "Ploshchad Vosstaniya".

At the end of the 18th century. workers at a copper smelter raised funds to build a small wooden temple in Motovilikha. The authorities gave the necessary permissions and already in 1790 a church was consecrated here, around which a monastery was formed. Over time, the buildings began to deteriorate. Then it was decided to erect stone buildings in their place. The new building, already in the status of a cathedral, was consecrated in 1836. The five-domed temple with an elegant bell tower and an eclectic exterior, in which the influence of Byzantine and Old Russian styles is felt, turned out to be surprisingly elegant. With the advent of Soviet power, the monastery buildings were transferred to the bakery; they were returned to the church only in 1994. During restoration work, all the buildings and the temple building were restored. The main shrine of the monastery is considered to be the miraculous image of the “Inexhaustible Chalice”, to which thousands of believers strive to venerate.

Cathedral Mosque

Opening hours: daily, from 9:00 to 21:00.
Telephone.
Address: st. Osinskaya, 5. Transport stop “Ulitsa Okulova”.

The oldest Islamic temple, built with the money of Muslim merchants, opened its doors to believers back in 1903. In addition to its historical value, the building is very interesting for its architectural features. In its exterior, the traditions of Russian church and oriental religious architecture are surprisingly harmoniously intertwined. Thus, the minaret of the mosque is very similar in appearance to a bell tower. The design of the façade uses decorative elements inherent in two seemingly antagonistic styles. The windows of the temple are decorated with multi-colored stained glass windows, but its interiors are modest and very ascetic.

Peter and Paul Cathedral

Opening hours: daily, from 8:00 to 18:30.
Telephone.
Website: https://www.soborpetraipavla.ru
Address: st. Sovetskaya, 1/1. Transport stop "M. Gorky Street".

The Baroque-style cathedral is considered one of the oldest stone buildings in Perm. It took seven years to build and was consecrated in 1764. Interestingly, the first rector of the temple was appointed personally by Empress Catherine II. In 1929, the church property was requisitioned, and the building was transferred to the management of the city's public services. At various times it housed a club, a gym, and restoration workshops. The cathedral was returned to the church in 1990. After restoration work, services are again held under its arches.

Excursions to Perm in winter

In order not to worry about how to build a route, to see all the most interesting things and not freeze, you can book a city tour. The guide will show you the most significant places and introduce you to local legends and stories. The tour can be organized by bus or car. A trip to the sights of the region with an organized excursion is also a good option. The program usually includes visits to several places that would be difficult to reach on your own by public transport, as well as a hot lunch or dinner.

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