Perm (Russian: Пермь p`yehr`m`) is a city in Perm Krai, Russia.
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Many pass through Perm on the Trans-Siberian Railway; however, few stay here, unless they are looking for a break from train travel. Highlights of the city include a walk along the Kama River, art museums and shows, and a visit to the nearby Gulag museum. Perm is a large industrial city on the Kama river banks, at the western foothills of the Ural Mountain range. With a population of approximately 1 million people, Perm is the most populous city and the administrative capital of Perm Krai. Its name is derived from the same place as the "Permian" period, meaning "Far-away Land".
Perm stretches 25 km along the Kama River; travelling the entire distance by bus or tram requires several transfers. Therefore, it can be hard to get around. Tram and bus tickets each cost 20 руб and can only be purchased from the driver or conductor. Transfers require the purchase of a new ticket. Public transport operates 05:30-00:30.
1 PERMM (Perm Contemporary Art Museum) (Пермский музей современного искусства), 24 Gagarina Boulevard, ☏ +7 342 2199172. 12:00-21:00. The first and the only contemporary art museum in Russia. 150 руб. 2 Perm State Art Gallery, Komsomolsky Prospekt, 4 (the crossing of Komsomolsky Prospekt and Monastyrskaya Street), ☏ +7 342 212-2250, contact@permartmuseum.ru. Tu-W, F-Sa: 10:00-19:00; Th: 12:00-21:00; Su: 11:00-19:00; M: Closed. One of the largest museums of arts in Russia. 150 руб. (updated Apr 2019) 3 Motovilikha open-air museum, Year 1905 Street #20 (At the intersection of Year 1905 Street & Lifanova Street, east of the city center, near the river), ☏ +7 342 260-59-76.
1 Perm Opera and Ballet Theater, Petropavlovskaya st., 25a, ☏ +7 342 212-30-87. One of the oldest and famous opera and ballet theaters in Russia, offers high-standard opera and ballet events. 2 Olympia Swimming Pool & Spa, Mira st., 41, ☏ +7 342 2567892. Clean, modern and big swimming pool (50x25m) with diving board swimming pool 75 minutes of entry: From 500 руб. 3 The International Diaghilev Festival (Diaghilev Festival), 25а, Petropavlovskaya st.. May – June. The festival presents different genres and art movements, styles and formats. Ancient music, research of contemporary music tendencies, extraordinary interpretations side by side with academic performances.
There is plenty of Russian, Georgian, Azeri, and Uzbek food in Perm. 1 Sufra, Monastyrskaya st. 14, multiple locations, ☏ +7 342 259 07 80. Good Azerbaijani food. Mains: 100-300 руб. Blinnaya Skovorodka (literally: "Blini Skillet"). A chain of restaurants serving the famous Russian crepes. Grill-Tavern Montenegro, Maksima Gorkogo, 28. Excellent meat restaurant - cooked in a variety of methods. Karin Restaurant @ Hilton Garden Inn, 45 B Mira Street. High-end fusion cuisine.
There are many cafes in the city, all of them serving food specialities. One of the most popular bars are the Coffee City chain (Кофе Сити). 1 Augustine, Komsomolskiy prospekt, 32, ☏ +7 342 212-75-04. Brewery with Bavarian food. 300-600 руб.
Reckless drivers are probably the biggest safety threat. Pickpocketing is common in the crowded public transport and in the Central and Chinese Bazars. Occasional drunkards may be somewhat annoying but rarely pose any menace. It is wise to stay out of city parks, Balatovo Park, during the night.
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In Jul, Perm typically sees ~21°C daytime highs and 13 rainy days.
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