Perm Krai · Russia
Perm travel guide
Perm is a city in Perm Krai, Russia, home to about 1,028,000 people.
- Best months
- June to August
- Nearest airport
- PEE17 km · Perm International Airport
- Currency
- RUBRussian ruble
- Time zone
- Asia/Yekaterinburg
- Language
- Abaza, Adyghe, Aghul
About
About Perm
Perm, originally known as Yagoshikha (Ягошиха; 1723–1781) and briefly as Molotov (Молотов; 1940–1957), is the administrative centre of Perm Krai in the European part of Russia. It sits on the banks of the Kama River near the Ural Mountains, covering an area of 799.68 square kilometres (308.76 square miles).
Many pass through Perm on the Trans-Siberian Railway; however, few stay here, unless they are looking for a break from train travel. Highlights of the city include a walk along the Kama River, art museums and shows, and a visit to the nearby Gulag museum. Perm is a large industrial city on the Kama river banks, at the western foothills of the Ural Mountain range. With a population of approximately 1 million people, Perm is the most populous city and the administrative capital of Perm Krai. Its name is derived from the same place as the "Permian" period, meaning "Far-away Land".
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Things to do
What to see and do in Perm
See
- PERMM (Perm Contemporary Art Museum)
- Perm State Art Gallery
- Motovilikha open-air museum
- Diorama Museum
Do
- Perm Opera and Ballet Theater
- Olympia Swimming Pool & Spa
- The International Diaghilev Festival
- Flahertiana International Documentary Film Festival
- White Nights in Perm
- Arabesque
- Snow, Ice and Fire Festival
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When to go
The best time to visit Perm
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Perm are June to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; June is the wettest, with about 80 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Perm: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Perm International Airport (PEE), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
Perm stretches 25 km along the Kama River; travelling the entire distance by bus or tram requires several transfers. Therefore, it can be hard to get around.
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PEE · Perm International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Perm
Drink
There are many cafes in the city, all of them serving food specialities. One of the most popular bars are the Coffee City chain (Кофе Сити).
Stay safe
Reckless drivers are probably the biggest safety threat. Pickpocketing is common in the crowded public transport and in the Central and Chinese Bazars. Occasional drunkards may be somewhat annoying but rarely pose any menace. It is wise to stay out of city parks, Balatovo Park, during the night.
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Questions
Perm: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Perm?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Perm are June to August. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; June is the wettest, with about 80 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Perm?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Perm International Airport (PEE), about 17 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Perm?
Russian ruble (RUB).
Nearby
Destinations near Perm
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.