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Travelling to Perm
Founded in 1723 on the eastern banks of the magnificent Kama River, the history of Perm is a multifaceted one. An important industrial and cultural centre of Tsarist Russia, “Gateway to the Gulag” of Siberia, as well as a source of inspiration for great writers, such as Chekhov and Pasternak and a secret cradle of the Soviet military industry. Perm is a city with a strong personality, a dynamic artistic spirit and boundless optimism for the future.
Wander through Perm’s historic centre, among the huge parks and broad boulevards. Discover the grand mansions of the leading 19th-century merchants as well as a giant open-air museum of sculpture, filled with charming eccentric creations. Enjoy a magical evening at the opera, explore the rare art treasures in its wonderful museums, and enjoy a drink at one of the open-air bars along the waterfront, with a view of the incoming tourist boats.
In the past few years, a grand masterplan has sought to re-launch Perm as one of the most modern and dynamic cultural capitals of Europe. The creation of avant-garde arts spaces and the addition of new cultural venues for the performing arts are proving that the bet is being won.
Find the best offers on flights to Perm at the Olympic Air site and land in an enigmatic city of theatre and ballet, along the Trans-Siberian route.
Things to do in Perm
Green Line, a signed walking tour along which you can discover the city’s most important sights. Admire the Perm 1 railway station, an architectural masterpiece of the 18th century, the impressive Perm Museum of Contemporary Art (PERMM), housed in the ferry terminal of the old port, and the Perm Regional Museum in the stunning Meshkov House (19th century).
For incurable romantics, the Red Line thematic walk offers a special tour through the great love stories that took place in Perm, including the legendary romance of Doctor Zhivago.
Take a walk down Sibirskaya Street, one of the oldest roads in Perm, with many historic buildings. Visit the emblematic building of the celebrated Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre (1870), as well as the imposing Diaghilev Mansion (19th century), the family villa of the famous impresario and founder of Ballet Russes, Sergei Diaghilev, which now houses a museum.
You must definitely visit Perm State Art Gallery, one of the largest museums in Russia, with over 40,000 works of art from all over the world. The museum’s showpiece is the invaluable collection of wooden cult sculptures (17th-18th century), an eccentric mixture of Orthodox Christian and Finno-Ugric ritual practices.
Relax in the legendary Gorky Park, one of the oldest parks in Russia and over 200 years old. Its beautiful green footpaths, wandering musicians, vintage orchestras and recreational zones will delight young and old.
Daytrips from Perm
Don’t miss the chance to dive into the strange Kungur Ice Cave, one of the largest karst caves in the world, with a length of 5.6 km. With over 50 caverns and 70 underground lakes, impressive stalagmites and beautiful ice formations in astonishing shapes, this is a spectacle that will takes your breath away.
Visit the popular open-air Khokhlovka Architectural and Ethnographic Museum, 40 km north of Perm. Spread out over a luscious green hill on the bank of the River Kama, it plays host to genuine examples of 17th-century Russian wood architecture, from farmhouses to churches and windmills.
Have a history lesson at the legendary Perm-36, the last forced labour camp in the Soviet Gulag system, today converted into a museum of remembrance.
Shopping in Perm
Stroll along Komsomolsky Avenue, the main shopping street of Perm. In the past few years it has been undergoing a continuous makeover, with the opening of new fashion stores, jewellery shops, and fashionable restaurants and cafes.
Take a stop at the ultra-modern Gostiny Dvor shopping mall. For more western brands and large fashion chains, try the popular Semya and Iceberg malls.
Don’t leave Perm without visiting the Central Market, a favourite place for all the natives of the city. Here you will absorb the spirit and aroma of the real Russia well as the multicultural nature of Perm and discover wonderful ethnic souvenirs. Buy a Russian fur hat, varnished decorative boxes, wood creations, Russian matryoshka dolls, Faberge eggs, woven shawls, and colourful ethnic Tatar jewellery. The most popular souvenirs are the little bear statues, the symbol of Perm.
Food and Entertainment in Perm
The gastronomy of Perm reflects its multinational character. For classic Russian dishes, take a seat in one of the city’s traditional restaurants and try some pelmeni (Russian ravioli), pirogi (dumplings filled with potatoes or mince) or the classic borsch (beetroot soup with vegetables and beef).
For a more cosmopolitan taste experience, book a table at one of the international restaurants along Komsomolsky Avenue and Lenina Street.
Lovers of street food should visit the small stalls in the Central Market, where every day Georgian and Armenian vendors light up barbeques with authentic spicy kebabs and shaormas (gyros).
In the summer enjoy fresh mackerel (scumbriya) cooked on coal accompanied by a local beer at an open-air bar with a view over the River Kama.
Permyaks are especially fond of winter barbeques. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the famous shashlik (Russian lamb kebabs with onion, marinated in vinegar and served with tomatoes, plums and herbs) with vodka shots in the snow.
Follow the lively student crowd to the hangouts around the university and the waterfront of Perm. Discover the trendy cocktail bars and the sounds of the electronica and techno clubs, as well as dance restaurants and classic cafe-bars.
Getting from the airport to Perm
Take bus #42, which connects the airport with Perm Bus Station (Bolshoye Savino Airport - Perm Bus Station). Buses depart daily from 7.00 until 22.30, every 9 minutes.
Alternatively, you can take minibus #1T for the centre of Perm (Bolshoye Savino Airport - Perm).
Take a taxi with “Alpha Taxi”, the airport’s licensed taxi company.
Lively and artistically vibrant, Perm is the ideal year-round destination. Even so, it’s worth combining your visit with the magical White Nights festival that takes place every June. Book your flights for Perm with Olympic Air and enjoy a unique journey to the city that was the romantic getaway for Doctor Zhivago, and an up-and-coming “Russian Bilbao”.