Krasny Sulin: Monuments, Church and Canyon

• The monument to Andrey Sulin stands on a hill in the Sulin settlement and is clearly visible from the M4 “Don” highway and the railway.
• Catherine Church is one of the largest wooden churches in the Don region; its dome is shaped like a wreath.
• Krasnosulinsky Canyon is a mountain lake on the outskirts of town. Swimming is officially prohibited because of the rocky bottom and great depth.

The monument to Andrey Sulin depicts a mounted Cossack colonel surveying the surrounding area to establish a new settlement. An 8.5-meter-high Orthodox cross rises above the composition. The monument stands on a hill in the Sulin settlement, near Catherine Church; it is clearly visible from the M4 “Don” highway and the railway. The depiction thus links the town’s founding to the prominent cross. The monument is also regarded as a sign of blessing for people entering Krasny Sulin.

Another important site is the Pobeda Monument in Victory Square, by the Palace of Culture of the Metallurgists. It was erected on April 25, 1975, in honor of the residents of Krasny Sulin who did not return from the Great Patriotic War; the occasion was the 30th anniversary of Victory. The adjoining Alley of Heroes commemorates local people who fought against German fascism on the fronts. In the town center, another monument depicts the rescue of miners who had been trapped underground. Together, these memorial sites represent different themes: the town’s founding, remembrance of the fallen, and rescue underground.

Catherine Church is one of the largest wooden churches in the Don region. It is dedicated to the Holy Great Martyr Catherine and has a wreath-shaped dome. It was consecrated in a small ceremony on May 10, 2013. If you are interested in churches and architectural forms, the use of wood as a building material and the distinctive dome shape provide specific architectural features to look out for; the consecration adds a clearly dated event to these characteristics.

Krasnosulinsky Canyon lies on the outskirts of town and is a mountain lake between steep rocky banks. It formed in the late 1970s. The lake is about 450 meters long and up to 50 meters wide; its depth is estimated at 20 to 30 meters. The cliff on the northern side reaches up to 25 meters in height. These figures give an idea of the scale without reducing the canyon to a single viewpoint: the lake, steep banks, and high northern cliff together make up its landscape.

Swimming in the canyon is officially prohibited because of the rocky bottom and great depth. Check this rule locally before visiting. This makes the canyon quite different from the memorial sites and the church: here, the terrain and the stated restriction shape the visit, rather than a monument or building.

The Andrey Sulin Culture and Recreation Park provides organized leisure activities and a setting for information, education, games, sports, and entertainment events.

Visitors can arrange a production tour at the Technonicol plant in advance. The tour covers the production of mineral fibers and plant substrates. Arrange a possible visit with the operator. When weighing up the town’s different highlights, you can choose between culture and remembrance, scenery, leisure in the park, and an insight into production as clearly distinct interests.

Discover more destinations: Veselyy, Romanovskaya, Grushevskaya, Dorozhnyy, Kashary, Novoshakhtinsk, Tsimlyansk, Istomino.

Is swimming allowed in Krasnosulinsky Canyon?

No. Swimming is officially prohibited because of the rocky bottom and great depth. Check the rule locally before visiting.

How tall is the cross at the monument to Andrey Sulin?

The Orthodox cross above the composition is 8.5 meters tall.

How can I arrange a production tour?

Visitors can arrange a tour of the Technonicol plant in advance. Check availability with the operator.

Go to the regional travel overview: Rostov Oblast.