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Russia

Chelyabinsk / Where meteorites spark unforgettable memories

MeowScore 😼74/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

White Nights festival and cultural events

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january

Ice skating and winter sports in Gagarin Park

🥞
february

Celebrate the Maslenitsa festival with traditional pancakes and dancing

🌌
march

Observe the Northern lights and enjoy skiing in the Ural Mountains

🎷
april

Attend the Jazz Province Festival and see the cherry blossoms bloom

🏵️
may

Stroll through Kurchatov Park and see the Victory Day parade

🌃
june

Experience White Nights in the city with various cultural events

🚴
july

Watch the annual Tour de Chelyabinsk and enjoy the sunny weather

🏊
august

Visit Lake Turgoyak for swimming, fishing and hiking

🍂
september

Enjoy the autumn foliage and attend the Yury Bashmet International Festival

🍁
october

Hike in Taganai National Park and see the changing colors of the leaves

🥟
november

Warm up with the traditional Ural dumplings at local restaurants

❄️
december

Ski in the Chelyabinsk Region and visit the Christmas markets

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Chelyabinsk is average. Prices for daily necessities such as food and utilities are affordable, but prices for luxury items may be higher than expected.

Look for local markets for fresh produce and souvenirs, and avoid shopping in upscale malls to save money.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stopover

Chelyabinsk is often visited as a stopover city for travelers heading to the Ural Mountains or Siberia.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Chelyabinsk

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Chelyabinsk

Cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is uncommon.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited broadband infrastructure

good Availability

Mostly available with occasional downtime

great Cellular

Good coverage but inconsistent speeds

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Anti-LGBTQ

Chase your whiskers away and strut on your paws to this purr-fect pawsome town where Russian felines find their meow-a-vation!

Stretch your fur and bask in the sun atop the scenic hills, or prowl through pawsome museums, leaving you feline fine in your kitty lives.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Victory Park
🎭
Opera and Ballet Theater
🏛️
Chelyabinsk Museum of Local Lore
🌳
Gagarin Park
🏢
Revolyutsii Square

The mainstream

🕯️
Victory Park

A solemn park honoring the heroes and victims of World War II. A pawsome place to pay tribute, reflect, and show gratitude for the sacrifices made by many.

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🎭
Opera and Ballet Theater

A majestic theater that hosts amazing performances of opera, ballet, and theater. Be sure to dress up and blend in with the elegant audience of cats!

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🏛️
Chelyabinsk Museum of Local Lore

A fascinating museum showcasing the history and culture of Chelyabinsk and its surroundings. With many interactive exhibits, even the most curious cats will be entertained!

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🌳
Gagarin Park

A green oasis in the heart of the city, with lush trees and colorful flowers. A great place to relax, have a picnic, or simply chase some birds and butterflies.

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🏢
Revolyutsii Square

A central square surrounded by charming buildings and monuments. A pawfect spot for a leisurely afternoon stroll, people/cat watching, and taking in the city atmosphere.

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Off the beaten path

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The Chelyabinsk Zoo
🎨
The Halturin Sculpture Garden
🏛️
The House of Cats Museum
😻
The Alley of Love
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Gagarin Park

Off the beaten path

🦒
The Chelyabinsk Zoo

Explore the different habitats of animals from all over the world, including some fierce feline predators. 🦁🐯🐆

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🎨
The Halturin Sculpture Garden

See beautiful sculptures of cats and other animals, and enjoy the peaceful gardens. 🐾🌷🐅

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🏛️
The House of Cats Museum

Learn about the history of cats and their important role in Russian culture. 📚🐱🐾

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😻
The Alley of Love

A romantic spot for cat couples to cuddle and purr. 🐾💕🌸

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🐈
Gagarin Park

Catnip fields, lots of trees to scratch, and a playground for kittens. 🌳🌿🎠

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Anti-LGBTQ

Mindful meoweler tips

Chelyabinsk Meteor

In 2013, a meteor exploded over the city causing damage and injury.

Statue of Kurchatov

A monument dedicated to the father of the Soviet nuclear weapons program.

Cats & Culture Museum

A unique museum dedicated to cats in Russian art and folklore.

Ice Palace

A massive ice skating complex that hosts events and competitions.

Revolution Square

The central square of Chelyabinsk with impressive architecture and historical significance.

Useful external sites

visitchelyabinsk.ru/en

Visit Chelyabinsk↗

Official tourism website of Chelyabinsk City

www.chelyabinskairport.ru

Chelyabinsk Airport↗

Official website of Chelyabinsk International Airport

www.russia-travel.com

Russia Travel↗

Travel guide for Russia including Chelyabinsk

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