The ferry in Novoselovo connects the shores of the Krasnoyarsk Reservoir and carries vehicles and pedestrians to the settlements on the right bank. This makes the crossing a practical landmark for the area; schedules and service may vary. If your plans depend on the crossing, check the timetable in advance.

Ferry crossing and memorial sites in Novoselovo

A granite memorial stone at the ferry landing commemorates the villages and settlements in Novoselovo District that were flooded. The stone shows a map of the old course of the Yenisei River. Next to the landing, a memorial cross commemorates the village of Ovtsevod, which was flooded during construction of the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station. The map makes the former river course a point of reference in the landscape; the cross keeps the memory of one village in view.

Another monument in Novoselovo is a bronze bust of K. U. Chernenko on a granite, cuboid pedestal. It stands in a square beside the district cultural center. In the early 1990s, the monument was moved to its current location, where it remains. Along with the memorials at the ferry landing, it is one of the defining local landmarks that shape a stay in Novoselovo.

Planning your route and overnight stay

One route for visiting Anashensky Bor goes from Krasnoyarsk to Novoselovo, by ferry to the right bank, and onward toward Anash and the beaches. Schedules and queues may vary, so check the ferry service before departure. When looking for a holiday apartment, first consider whether Novoselovo itself, with its ferry and memorial sites, is your main focus, or whether you have another destination in Krasnoyarsk Krai in mind.

More destinations in Krasnoyarsk Krai

Beyond Novoselovo, Krasnoyarsk Krai offers distinctive nature and cultural experiences. The following places offer a broader perspective on the region, without implying a shared route or any specific travel time.

Rocks and trails in Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park

At the eastern entrance to Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park, rocks such as Ermak, Kitayskaya Stenka, Maly Berkut, and Storozhevoy, the Vorobushki rock group, and the Takmak massif are accessible in almost any weather. The entrance is also known for a stone amphitheater formed by a granite quarry, and offers a view of Takmak, one of the largest rock massifs in the national park.

The main trails at the eastern entrance are marked; depending on the route chosen, the stated duration ranges from 30 minutes to a full day. The Krasnoyarskiy Khayking mobile app makes navigation easier. The route from the eastern entrance to Takmak Rock and back is listed as approximately four kilometers and three hours. These figures offer a concrete basis for planning your time, without equating one route with a different set of directions.

Landscapes and seasons

The landscapes of the Putorana Nature Reserve in Krasnoyarsk Krai include the Putorana Plateau. Its flat-topped mountains rise 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level; the area also features canyon-like basins of tectonic lakes and numerous waterfalls. Kinzelyuksky Waterfall is in Kuraginsky District, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and has a total height of 328 meters.

Ergaki Nature Park lies in the south of the region. In summer, visitors can hike on foot and take horseback tours there. In winter, the snow-covered slopes attract skiers and snowboarders, as well as snowmobile tours and snowshoe hikes. Tours in the Putorana Nature Reserve are offered in both summer and winter: ski expeditions are scheduled from November to May, while summer activities include hiking and river trips. Routes there range from difficulty category two to six.

Discover the Shushenskoye Museum Reserve

In the settlement of the same name, the Shushenskoye Historical and Ethnographic Museum Reserve recreates a Siberian village from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the Russian Empire. Its many wooden architectural monuments include peasant houses, a merchant’s shop, a blacksmith’s workshop, and a prison ostrog. The site contains 194 monuments of rural architecture.

In 2011, the architectural and ethnographic complex Novaya Derevnya, with a natural and landscape park, opened on the museum reserve grounds. Museum programs include sampling peasant dishes, getting an introduction to traditional crafts, and taking part in games, customs, and festivals. Overview tours are scheduled daily and do not require advance registration; check these arrangements before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Zhuravlevo, Drokino, Sharypovo, Divnogorsk, Baykit, Dubinino, Mazulskiy, Minusinsk.

For the overview of the wider region: Krasnoyarsk Krai.