Where is Abakan located - on the map of Russia. City and region.

A little history

The earliest settlements found by archaeologists on the site of modern Abakan are contemporary with the Bronze Age. Officially, Abakan was registered on the map of Russia under Empress Catherine II (second half of the 18th century), but then it was a village and was called Ust-Abakanskoe. The settlement rose to the status of a city in connection with the construction of the Achinsk-Minusinsk railway in 1931 and the opening of a station, which was given the same name as the newborn city - Abakan. Abakan owes its name to the river of the same name, which flows into the great Yenisei.

Geography

Climate

Abakan border humid continental (Köppen climate classification Dwb

)/cold semi-arid climate (Köppen
BSk
). The temperature difference between seasons is very large, which is typical for Siberia. Precipitation is concentrated in summer and less frequent due to the rain shadow from nearby mountains.

Weather

The climate of Abakan is classified as sharply continental, with consistently hot but short summers and very frosty long winters. There is little precipitation during the year, which is typical for this type of climate. True, precipitation operates according to the principle “rarely, but accurately.” Where have you seen snow on the streets in summer? We answer: in Abakan! Thanks to the proximity to the mountains, snow flakes can fall in any month, even in summer. Residents do not complain, since they have long been accustomed to the vagaries of the weather, but guests of the city may become uncomfortable from such surprises. But just look at where Abakan is on the map, and it will become clear that you need to stock up on warm clothes when going there.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Abakan is a red heraldic shield, inside of which there are three compositions on a white background, each of which has its own field color: in the upper part there is the inscription “Abakan” in stylized white letters on a red background; in the middle part of the shield on a blue background there are schematic images of three white stone steles with iconic blue drawings of an ancient man; the central stele has a frontal location, the side stelae are turned with patterns towards the central stele. At the bottom of the field, the shield is crossed by two horizontal wavy lines of blue on a white background, reminiscent of sea ripples; in the lower part of the shield, in the center of the light green field, there is a large image of a flower - an orange fry with a border of green petals on a straight, low green stem with two symmetrically located green leaves of different sizes.

Population

So, the reader no longer has a question about which region or region patronizes Abakan. For those who have not paid attention, we repeat that this settlement has been playing the role of the capital of the Republic of Khakassia since 1992. And no matter what part of the Siberian Federal District you are in, any resident of those lands can tell you about Abakan.

The city cannot be called a metropolis, because just over 184 thousand people live on its territory, mostly Russians and Khakass. The population of Abakan professes various religions: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Islam, etc. This diversity of confessions is widespread in our country.

What to see in the vicinity of Abakan

Interesting natural attractions and historical places are located quite far from Abakan. If you want to go further afield to explore Khakassia, check out the organized excursions. But if you don’t want to travel far, explore the outskirts of the city - there are many fascinating places on the outskirts and in the city district.

Samokhval

Within the city, on the opposite side of Abakan, there is Mount Samokhval with a recreation park. On the slope of the peak you can simply walk and enjoy nature, or engage in active sports. In the summer they play laser tag and paintball, ride bicycles and roller skates. And in winter they go down the hills on skis, snowboards and cheesecakes.

There is also a hill-monument “Mountain of Love”, the Walk of Fame with monuments to the liberating soldiers. Expect that the trip will take several hours: on Samokhval there is a lot to see and where to take photos.

Working hours:

The park is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00, on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00, on Sundays from 11:00 to 21:00. Monday is a day off.

How to get there:

by public transport: stop “Recreation Park Samokhval”, bus 8a. By car or taxi: Budenogo Street, building 5. Parking is available right next to the park.

Salbyk mound

75 km from Abakan there is the largest megalithic mound in the Middle Yenisei - Salbyksky. This territory is under state protection, and the “Ancient Mounds of the Salbyk Steppe” museum is open here for curious tourists.

How to get there by car:

The exact coordinates for the navigator are 53°53'36.8″N 90°46'24.6″E. You need to leave the city along the Yenisei highway.

Media and transport

Residents and guests of Abakan have transport links at their disposal. You can move around the village by bus or trolleybus. Intercity passenger transportation is handled by the Abakan airport and the railway station with the same name.

The city has television and radio, newspapers and magazines are published, and there is the Internet. Communities created on social networks and dedicated to Abakan have from 30,000 to 50,000 subscribers who discuss the most current city news.

The city has its own convenient website, which is a storehouse of useful information: here you can read the latest Abakan news, get acquainted with the orders, orders and regulations adopted by the administration, look at new and archival photographs, find out the schedule of cultural and sporting events, etc.

Flag

The flag of Abakan is not included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation due to non-compliance with standards. It has elements contained in the coat of arms. The banner is made in the form of a white rectangular canvas. The ratio of the width and length of the flag is 2:3. There are two vertical stripes of red and blue, each 0.2 conventional units wide (located together at the shaft). One third of the width of the flag is a two-sided image of the coat of arms. Its center is 1.25 conventional units from the left vertical edge and is equidistant from the top and bottom.

Education and science

There are about 30 schools in Abakan. Their graduates do not need to go to other cities after receiving a certificate, because they can continue their education in their hometown. The largest university in the Khakassian capital, KhSU named after. N.F. Katanova annually accepts hundreds of new students for training. KSU includes several colleges: agricultural, medical, pedagogical, and music.

Also in Abakan there is a polytechnic college, the Khakass Institute for Educational Development and Advanced Training, and the Khakass College of Professional Technologies, Economics and Service.

Khakassian National Puppet Theater "Fairy Tale"

Khakassian National Puppet Theater “Skazka” named after L.G...

Abakan

“Skazka” is the only puppet theater in Khakassia and the south of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. It was founded in December 1979. At the same time, a tradition arose to open and close theater seasons on the roof of the building.

Today the theater's repertoire includes more than 30 satirical and philosophical performances of various genres for children and adults. Here you can see productions of famous works: “Where are you going, Foal?”, “The Divine Comedy”, “Mowgli”, “Frozen” and many others.

The Khakassian national puppet theater “Skazka” has won the highest national award “Golden Mask” five times. Since 2009, he has been organizing the International Eco-Ethnic Festival of Puppet Theaters “Spirit of the Earth” - the only festival in the world that presents theatrical art in the light of cultural traditions, history and ecology. Every year, Russian and foreign puppet and drama theatres, creative unions and musical groups take part in it.

Abakan sights

The city is filled with interesting places that are loved by both locals and visitors. Here are some of them:

— guests entering the territory of Abakan are greeted by the stele “Lora” - a Khakassia woman with her hands raised in a welcoming gesture.

— you can walk through the architectural and park complex “The Good Angel of the World”, which is a system of alleys and paths leading to the column where the good “angel” is looking up into the blue heights;

— you should definitely visit the topiary art park. The place is truly unique, because its creator, Vasily Antropov, acquired a patent for the technology used to create stunning works of floral art. There are skillfully trimmed trees and shrubs, flower arrangements, and rare plant species here;

— you should definitely visit the local zoo, which arose in the early 70s as a corner of wildlife. Initially, entry to the zoo was free. The inhabitants of the living area received rations from the meat processing plant (the animals were fed with waste from the production of the enterprise). Since 1999, the zoological park has been under the wing and protection of the state and takes care of more than 150 species of animals;

— coming to Abakan and not visiting the National Museum of the Republic of Khakassia is an unforgivable mistake! An amazing collection of 140,000 exhibits will captivate guests' attention for a long time. The exhibition is based on samples of ancient art and everyday life: ritual masks, dishes, weapons, jewelry... Temporary exhibitions are also open on the territory of the museum, the schedule of which can be found on the official website of the museum;

— you can stroll through the builders’ park, which opened relatively recently, in 2022. A modern fountain, beautiful flower beds with bright flowers, entertaining sculptural compositions with the “Garden City” at the head - there is something to admire here;

— Abakan’s green parks, of which there are many in the city, will be a wonderful place for walks: “Komsomolsky”, “Preobrazhensky”, “Orlyonok”, “Dream Gardens” and other corners of well-tended nature welcome guests every day;

— you can honor the memory of the Khakassian and Russian soldiers who fell in the Second World War by visiting the Military Glory Memorial. Built in the mid-70s, the complex is still a place especially revered by the people;

— the Transfiguration Cathedral is of great interest to tourists. The cathedral does not have a centuries-old history, as it was built at the end of the 20th century. However, the cultural and architectural significance of the temple is impressive. The cathedral is decorated with seven domes (domes), twelve bells, including a handsome one weighing 5.5 tons. The temple stretches up almost 50 meters!

- another religious building that attracts the attention of tourists - the Grado-Abakan Church in honor of Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helen. The temple was erected on a once neglected and deserted corner of the earth. Construction of the shrine began in 1998 and ended in 2010. The façade of the building is of particular interest: it is masterfully painted “in chess” - an ancient way that imitates and emphasizes architectural details. The list is far from complete; the article lists the most popular places to visit.

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Leisure and entertainment

Leisure space in Abakan is very widely represented. Many cinemas ("KINO cafe", "Nautilus", "Centaur"), karaoke bars ("STUDIO", "Provence hall", "Zapol"), night clubs ("Ararat", "Molecule", "Citadel") , entertainment, "Golden Empire", "Sayany-Pikra"), billiard clubs ("RolBee", "Bat", "Classic"), saunas ("Constellation of Fish", "Caravan", "World Bath"), shooting ranges (on Taras Shevchenko, in the Golden Horseshoe complex) and a cafe (Night Picnic) are waiting every day for people in need of rest and are ready to help.

You can also jump at the trampoline center on the street. Kirov, splash around in the water park on the street. Bogdan Khmelnitsky, tickle your nerves with a quest on the street. Kirov, shoot at the paintball clubs “Camelot”, “Saboteur” or “Terminal”. Anyone will find entertainment in Abakan to suit their taste and budget.