Perm Krai trip planner

The borderline between Europe and Asia extends through Perm Krai, notable for its 1,000 caves and 30,000 rivers, including one of the largest karst caves in the world. The region's long-standing traditions, rich folklore, and highly original cultural legacy make it a destination for ethnographic tourism. The capital of the region was one of the centers of the notorious Gulag immortalized in the novel by Nobel Prize-winner Alexander Solzhenitsyn. On the lighter side, there are many charming attractions where you can explore the region's rich historical and cultural heritage. Indoor and open-air museums display ancient wooden sculptures and wooden architecture. Natural attractions also draw many tourists: skiing down the mountain slopes, rafting along the mountain rivers, horseback riding, hiking through forests, or scuba diving in the longest cave in Russia. Plan how to spend your time in Perm Krai and other destinations in Russia using our Russia road trip website.