Shushenskoye

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Shushenskoye (English)
Шушенское (Russian)
-  Urban-type settlement  -
Map of Russia - Krasnoyarsk Krai (2008-03).svg
Location of Krasnoyarsk Krai in Russia
Shushenskoye is located in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Shushenskoye
Shushenskoye
Location of Shushenskoye in Krasnoyarsk Krai
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Administrative status
Country Russia
Federal subject Krasnoyarsk Krai
Administrative district Shushensky District[citation needed]
Administrative center of Shushensky District[citation needed]
Statistics
Population (2010 Census) 17,513 inhabitants[1]
Time zone KRAT (UTC+07:00)[2]
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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);[1] 19,067 (2002 Census);[3] 19,289 (1989 Census).[4]

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 is a festival of ethnic music 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).

References

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  2. Правительство Российской Федерации. Федеральный закон №107-ФЗ от 3 июня 2011 г. «Об исчислении времени», в ред. Федерального закона №248-ФЗ от 21 июля 2014 г. «О внесении изменений в Федеральный закон "Об исчислении времени"». Вступил в силу по истечении шестидесяти дней после дня официального опубликования (6 августа 2011 г.). Опубликован: "Российская газета", №120, 6 июня 2011 г. (Government of the Russian Federation. Federal Law #107-FZ of June 31, 2011 On Calculating Time, as amended by the Federal Law #248-FZ of July 21, 2014 On Amending Federal Law "On Calculating Time". Effective as of after sixty days following the day of the official publication.).
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