Krasnodar is the administrative centre of Krasnodar region, the unofficial capital of Kuban.
The city stands on the right bank of the Kuban river and borders upon the Republic of Adygea.
The population of Krasnodar is about 1 million people.
The original name of the city was Ekaterinodar in recognition of Catherine the Great’s grant of this
land to the Black Sea Cossacks. In 1920 the city was renamed Krasnodar – its party cell simply
sent a telegram with this information to Moscow.
Today Krasnodar is the centre of agricultural region, which produces most grain in Russia.
All transport lines and routes leading to the Russian Black Sea resorts pass through the city.
Booking a hotel in Krasnodar you should consider the following
Airport.
Krasnodar International Airport (Pashkovsky) is the largest airport of the Russian South, located 20 km away from the centre of Krasnodar city in Pashkovskaya village. You can get to the city from the airport by public transport – a trolleybus or a route taxi. It will take about an hour. The only city’s 5-star hotel Aton is the nearest hotel to the airport.
The railway terminal.
Krasnodar-1 railway station is located in the centre of the city at Privokzalnaya square, close to the central railway terminal. Krasnodar-1 station is used for local railway communication. The Express-Hotel stands within 5 minutes’ drive from the terminal, in immediate proximity to the Botanical Garden and Birth of Christ Church.
Pedestrian areas of Krasnodar.
Most administrative and cultural institutions of Krasnodar are located at Krasnaya street. There are no political reasons for it – this name was given to this street by the Cossacks in the 18th century. The word ‘krasnaya’ means beautiful. Krasnaya street becomes a pedestrian area at weekends. To find yourself in the heart of cultural and business activity of Krasnodar you just need to book a hotel at the most beautiful street of the city – Krasnaya street. For instance, you can set your choice on one of the most prestigious city’s hotels – the Intourist-Krasnodar Hotel, which is conveniently located at Krasnaya street.
Young people of Krasnodar are also fond of the cascade fountains next to the Avrora cinema theatre. The KrasnodarExpo exhibition centre stands in the end of the street. During exhibition periods free shuttle buses run along Krasnaya street, stopping next to hotels. You will be able to get to the exhibition centre using this buses. The Krystal business centre with an office complex is located close to the main Krasnodar street.
Another pedestrian area of Krasnodar is Kubanonaberezhnaya street stretching 3 km along the Kuban river. This embankment is famous for its bridges: the Kisses Bridge, the Levers Bridge, and the Newlyweds Bridge.
Hotel address: Building 1, 1 Kirovogradskaya street, Moscow, 117519, Russia
Number of rooms/floors: 117/11
Year built/reconstructed: 1985/2006
City centre: City centre - 17 km
Nearest metro station: Prazhskaya - 0,6 km
Airport: Vnukovo - 27,5 km, Domodedovo - 35,5 km, Sheremetyevo - 52 km
Railway Station: Paveletsky - 15 km
River terminal: Severny river terminal - 37 km
Landmarks: Bitsa Equestrian Club, Tsaritsyno Estate Museum