Visiting the Krasnoyarsk Regional History Museum

One of the activities that we did while we were in Krasnoyarsk was to visit the regional history museum.  We went four years ago with the girls.  Babushka didn't come with us.  She said, "I've already been."  It turned out to be pretty true.  Nothing had been changed.  There are some nice exhibits, but without any temporary or new exhibits, there is not a big incentive to go and see it again.

The kids loved the animals and were also interested in the displays that showed the native Siberian tribes and how they lived. I was interested in that and the different displays from the revolutionary period.  Krasnoyarsk was a city that they sent a lot of exiles to in the Tsarist times and there were a number of camps outside of the city during the Gulag period, although that is not really part of the history that the museum shows.

A display of a primitive man.

Looking at the homes of some natives.

Looking at some of the large religious icons on display.

A display of shells as part of the animal exhibit.  The kids loved all of this exhibit the most.

After the museum we walked along the river for a little bit and then went over to the square and arch that commemorates the founding of the city.  Somewhere along the way Yulia realized she'd lost her fitbit. We went back looking for it, but didn't find it.  That was the tragedy of the day and of the trip.  I'll have to get her another one when I am in the US again in September.

Walking along the river after the museum.  The air was quite smoggy while we were there.  Babuska lives across the river near where the four large buildings can been seen.

At the square we were talked into renting bikes.  We each got a bike and we rode it across the pedestrian bridge to the Tatushev Island, which is another recreational area.  It is where we usually have picnics with the church when we are visiting.  The island had nice riding trails and a number of exercise areas along the way with people lifting weights and doing other exercises.  We rode for just under an hour and had a nice time.  It was a warm day, and sunny.

Just across the bridge and getting to the island.

On our ride on the island.

Walking in search of food.

 We had eaten a late breakfast, but by the time we were finished on the bikes it was nearly 2:30 and the kids were hungry.  We began walking and looking for someplace to eat.  There was a KFC that we knew about, so we headed that way.  Across the street was a restaurant called "Big Yorker."  We decided to try it out.  It turned out to be a Russian version of Burger King or McDonald's.  The workers were friendly, the prices were good, and the food was pretty good too.  The girls each received a balloon on our way out - and that made their day.

Kids eat Big Yorker!

Yulia and I enjoying our meal and each other's company.

It turned out to be a fun and adventurous day.  The kind we like!

The girls with their balloons.  Lexa's popped on a tree, so Sophie generously shared hers with her sister.  What a kid!