Dzerzhinskiy District: Lakes, Culture and Routes

• The shores of Lakes Ulyukol, Masleyevo and Taray are among the preferred recreational spots for residents of Dzerzhinskiy District.
• The promenade along the Usolka River is in the center of Dzerzhinskoye and is also among residents’ preferred recreational spots.

The shores of Lakes Ulyukol, Masleyevo and Taray represent three named recreational spots. The promenade along the Usolka is different: it is in the center of Dzerzhinskoye and combines a connection to the settlement with a riverside setting. If you are choosing where to stay based on landscape, you can distinguish between these two kinds of waterfront: lakeshores on the one hand and a riverbank in the village center on the other.

Both descriptions refer to residents’ preferred recreational spots. They therefore give a concrete impression of which waterside locations are highlighted in the district, without implying that lakes and rivers are the same kind of destination.

The Dzerzhinskiy District Local History Museum is named after A. S. Chuprov and is located at 146 Kirova Street in Dzerzhinskoye. The Usolka Art Gallery, an exhibition hall of the local history museum, is in Usolka. Its collection comprises 98 paintings by contemporary artists, two sculptures and five ceramic works. These collection figures may change. If you are planning a visit, check opening hours and access in advance.

Another cultural and historical focus is in the village of Denisovo, where there are ten historic memorial sites that resemble an open-air museum. The sites are part of an educational route. For specific dates, it is advisable to confirm in advance whether the route is currently operating. Denisovo thus offers another way to explore local history, alongside the museum and gallery.

The historical and cultural weekend route “Cultural Traditions of Dzerzhinskiy District” passes through Dzerzhinskoye, Usolka, Plitnoye, Kurai and Orlovka. It is 80 kilometers long and takes two days. The route lists the Dzerzhinskiy District Local History Museum, the Usolka Art Gallery, a museum in Petrovka and the Oryol Ethnographic Museum as places to visit.

The ecological weekend route “Lakes of Dzerzhinskiy District” visits Lakes Ulyukol, Masleyevo and Taray. It is listed as 31 kilometers long and lasting three days. Both routes are listed as operating from June 1 to September 20. The figures allow a direct comparison of the planned time frames: the cultural route is shorter, at two days, while the lake route covers a shorter distance but takes three days. The route descriptions do not specify a particular mode of transport. Since current operation has not been confirmed, check before making specific plans.

A roller-ski track for roller skating and roller skiing is located at 40 Chekhova Street in the village of Dzerzhinskoye. It is listed as available during the warm season. Check current use before visiting. This makes the facility a seasonal part of your plans, separate from the multi-day weekend routes.

When comparing hotels in Dzerzhinskiy District, first decide what you want to focus on: the lakeshores, the Usolka promenade, museums and memorial sites, or one of the designated routes. You can then compare the accommodation’s location with the destinations you actually want to include. This keeps your choice aligned with your interests without inferring specific travel times from place or route names.

Discover more destinations: Kuray, Berezovskiy District, Kansk, Kuraginskiy District, Nazarovo, Minusinskiy District, Bolshemurtinskiy District and Bratsky District.

How do the two weekend routes differ?

The cultural route is listed as 80 kilometers long and taking two days. The ecological lake route covers 31 kilometers and is planned to take three days. Both operating periods run from June 1 to September 20.

Where is the Dzerzhinskiy District Local History Museum?

The local history museum named after A. S. Chuprov is at 146 Kirova Street in Dzerzhinskoye. Check current opening hours and access conditions before visiting.

When is the roller-ski track available?

It is listed as available during the warm season. Check whether it is currently in use before visiting.

Go to the regional travel overview: Krasnoyarsk Krai.