The Republic of Komi is located in the extreme north-east of the European part of Russia and most of it is protected by UNESCO, namely the unique virgin forests of Komi, which cover the lion's share of the Republic. The history of this region is surprisingly rich and informative, since the Komi is one of the most interesting nationalities of the Finno-Ugric group.

Until 1917 this republic was called Zyryansky Krai, which originated from its own name Komi-Zyryane.

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How to get to Komi

By plane from Moscow ( Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, 2 hours on the way) and St. Petersburg (Pulkovo, the flight time is about two hours) to Syktyvkar Airport, which also receives flights from other major cities of Russia and the world. By train from Moscow (Yaroslavsky railway station, journey time about 26 hours), St. Petersburg (Ladoga railway station, journey time about 37 hours)

By car on the federal highway A119 (Vyatka) along the highway P176 (Cheboksary) -Syktyvkar.)

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A bit of history

Almost a thousand-year history counts this region, the traditions and histories of which were built by Finno-Ugric for centuries. There is a legend that even the Vikings swam here for furs. Indeed, valuable fur for a long time was the main commodity for export. Since the 18th century, oil production has begun in Ukhta, developed to this day. Here are the enterprises of such large companies as Lukoil, Transneft, Gazprom

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Climate

The Komi climate is temperate continental, but enough severe. Winter is long (-20 ° C), and summer is cool and short (+13 ° C)

Cuisine and restaurants of the Komi Republic

The cuisine is distinguished by an abundance of dishes from a variety of herbs and berries, seafood, game and wild mead , reindeer. One of the famous dishes of the Komi-Permyak cuisine is prajit koryai (stewed venison with potatoes)

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Komi

The National Gallery of the Republic of Komi in Syktyvkar has about 10 thousand exhibits. Among them are objects of culture and life of the people, sculptures, paintings of famous artists. Sadly known Vorkuta, at the mention of which all the words "no, better you to us" pop up.

Monuments of spiritual culture: the Church of St. George the Victorious in the village of Petrun, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in the village of Izhma and Yb is a famous village with a lot of holy healing springs

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Natural beauties

The brightest attraction of the Komi are the weathering posts on the Manpupuner Plateau , that in the Trinity-Pechora region. "Local Stonehenge" - the winner of the contest "7 Wonders of Russia", covered with a lot of mysterious legends

"Yugyd Va" - the largest national park in Russia. Glacial lakes, deep rivers (Balban, Kozhim) and Buredan, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe, reaches a height of 10 meters

"Yugyd Va Park" is included in the UNESCO heritage list "Virgin Komi Forest" and is known throughout the world.

One of the known routes of tourists and climbers is the Narodnaya Mountain. Its height reaches 1895 meters and divides Europe and Asia. No less famous: Mount Saber (1497 meters), pagan shaman-mountain Erkusi and limestone rocks on the river. Sedu in Ukhta

Reindeer herder's holiday (Usinsky district)

Events

Syktyvkar city day is celebrated every year on June 12. Lud-holiday horse riding races is dedicated to the meeting of the sun, celebrated in late June - early July. "Polar games" are sports contests of the peoples of the North of Russia, which are held in Vorkuta in early November

The most famous holiday of Komi is the reindeer herders' holiday. On this day you can take part in various competitions, visit the camps of deer and ride in elegant sleds, taste blood pancakes and hot tea. Annually held in Vorkuta, Ukhta, Izhma, Usinsk and other cities of the Republic. Photo of the Republic of Komi (32)