Dear visitor!I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the official Web site of the City of Krasnoyarsk.The history of Krasnoyarsk goes back almost four centuries, incorporating lives of many generations of people who have contributed to the city's foundation and development. The town was originally named "Krasny Yar", which can be translated from old Russian into English as "The Beautiful Hill", for the numerious hills and steep rocks surrounding it. However, it was later renamed to "Krasnoyarsk" and given a nickname "The city by the Krasny Yar".Krasnoyarsk has seen dramatic changes in its development throughout its history. It was founded as a small Russian border fort. However, with the construction of the Siberian Route and the TransSiberian Railroad it grew to become a commercial center of Eastern Siberia. In the later years, the city became highly industrialized and was referred to as an industrial giant for its numerious factories and manufacturing facilities. For security reasons, it was closed to visitors from foreiпn countries during the Soviet era but has recently been reopened.Today, Krasnoyarsk is a megapolis. It is the administrative center and the largest city in Krasnoyraski krai, the second largest region in Russia. It has expanded its development plans and has an ambition to become an educational, tourism and business hub of Siberia.You can always find the city news and updates by visiting our Web site.Mayor of Krasnoyarsk Pyotr Pimashkov