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Downtown with embankment, Esplanade park, and Opera Theater.
Northern district with shopping centers and residential areas.
Historic industrial district with artillery museum.
faq.subtitle Perm
Scottish geologist Roderick Murchison studied rock layers in Perm region in 1841 and named the period. It's 299-252 million years ago, ended with largest mass extinction!
Unique 17th-18th century wooden sculptures from local churches, combining Orthodox Christianity with pagan traditions. Emotional, human-like figures. Famous collection at Art Gallery.
One of largest ice caves in world! 100km from Perm. Ice formations preserved year-round. Guided tours through stunning underground chambers. Day trip essential!
Yes for 2-3 days! World-class opera, unique wooden sculptures, Kama River beauty, Kungur Cave day trip. Gateway to Urals on Trans-Siberian. Authentic Russian city.
Useful tips for visiting Perm
IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay!
Perm Opera & Ballet - world-class! Can compete with Bolshoi. Diaghilev festival in June.
Perm State Art Gallery - famous 'Perm wooden gods' (wooden sculptures). Unique collection!
KUNGUR ICE CAVE - 100km away. Stunning ice formations even in summer! Must-see day trip.
Permian geological period (299-252 million years ago) named after this region!
Kama River embankment - beautiful evening walks, 'Happiness is not far away' sign.
Trans-Siberian Railway stop! Gateway to Urals. Train from Moscow: 20h, from Yekaterinburg: 5h.
COLD WINTERS! January average -15°C. But White Nights festival in June is magical.
Average temperature by month
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.bus | 30 ₽ ~0.38 $ | Яндекс Карты | Автобусная сеть по городу. |
location.transport.tram | 30 ₽ ~0.38 $ | — | Трамвайная сеть. |
location.transport.taxi | 90 ₽ ~1.1 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~90₽, за км ~15₽. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Bring cash or Mir/UnionPay!
Banks: Sberbank, VTB, Alfa-Bank, Tinkoff - ATMs excellent coverage. Visa/Mastercard do NOT work due to sanctions - bring cash (USD/EUR) or Mir/UnionPay cards. Exchange offices in center and airport. Ural city - gateway to Siberia!
10% in restaurants.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Safe major city. Industrial but with strong cultural scene. Cold winters!
Attractions and points of interest
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