Country Russia Administrative district Shushensky District Population (2010 Census) 17,513 inhabitants | Federal subject Krasnoyarsk Krai Administrative center of Shushensky District Time zone KRAT (UTC+07:00) | |
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Shushenskoye (Russian: Шу́шенское) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Shushensky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located at the confluence of the Yenisei and Big Shush. Population: 17,513 (2010 Census); 19,067 (2002 Census); 19,289 (1989 Census).
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Map of Shushenskoye, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
History and culture
Vladimir Lenin was in exile here from 1897 to 1900. In 1970, a museum dedicated to Lenin's time in Siberia was opened. Presently, this museum is one of the most prominent local sights. Many visitors from all over Russia and abroad come here to see the history of Lenin's stay as well as to see the peasant way of life during the 18th century. The other feature of this area are its nature reserves.
During 2003 and 2004, a new festival was started in Shushenskoye. This festival of ethnic music is called the Sayan Ring (Саянское кольцо). Many people come here from all over Russia and abroad. Different ethno-music styles are played during its 3–4 day duration.
Climate
The climate is very warm in summer: local people cultivate melons and watermelons. Winters are very cold with temperatures as low as −40 °C (−40 °F).