Perm (it’s correct to say Perm, with a soft “r”) is not the most obvious destination for a winter weekend trip. However, there is everything for a quality weekend here — from theaters and museums to delicious food. Lena Titok, the author of the Island, spent three days in winter Perm and tells us why you should visit here too.
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- How to get there
- What is the weather like in Perm in winter
- Where to stay
- What to do in Perm in winter
How to get there
The logistics are simple: it’s only two hours of summer from Moscow to Perm. Aeroflot has 5 flights a day: it is most convenient to take the morning flight, since there is a 2—hour time difference between the cities. Ticket prices start from 10,000 rubles one way. You can save money by choosing Pobeda: it flies at night, but it’s half as cheap.
What is the weather like in Perm in winter
Winter in Perm is usually quite harsh: The thermometer often drops to -20 °C even during the daytime. However, this year is an exception: in December there were only a few really frosty days, the rest of the time — quite tolerable 0… -2. However, due to the dry climate, even severe cold weather is easier to bear here than in the capital, but this does not negate the need to bring warm clothes with you. Comfortable shoes will not be superfluous either: there is quite a lot of snow in the city.
Winter in Perm is usually quite harsh. Photo: Endless luck/Shutterstock.com
Where to stay
Over the past few years, noteworthy hotels have appeared in Perm. For example, you can settle in the Motovilikha area, where the history of the city began. The Holiday Inn Perm Hotel is located here with spacious rooms, comfortable pillows and good breakfasts. On the ground floor there is a bar with a decent selection of wine glasses and the Karin restaurant, which serves European and local cuisine. It’s ideal if you don’t feel like going anywhere after a long day.
If you want to live closer to the center, pay attention to the Ural Hotel: the central square of the city, called the esplanade, is within walking distance from here. It occupies three blocks and appeared in the 70s: since then, the square has been considered the hallmark of the city. There are many shopping malls and restaurants near the Urals, and the sculpture “Permyak salty ears” is located right next to the walls of the hotel, which tourists love to take pictures with.
For those who appreciate comfort and silence, the Grand Hotel Perm boutique Hotel is newly renovated and has stylish interiors.
Boutique Hotel Grand Hotel Perm.
There are more than 1000 hotels and apartments in Perm on the Island — choose the option you like (just don’t forget to log in to book accommodation with a discount of 10% or more):
What to do in Perm in winter
A ride on a tourist bus
Winter walks are fun for an amateur, but you still want to see the city. You can do this comfortably from the window of the 300T tourist bus. He has several routes with an average length of 2 hours. The bus makes a number of stops along the way, so you can get out and take pictures. An educational audio guide is provided as information support. Tickets cost from 500 to 1,500 rubles, depending on the selected tour.
Make sure that happiness is just around the corner
One of the symbols of Perm is the art object “Happiness is just around the corner”: large red letters are installed on the embankment of the Kama River. The inscription became famous throughout the country thanks to the TV series “Real Boys” and the film “Geographer drank the Globe”, and photos of “Happiness” even appeared in Kanye West’s video for the song White Dress.
One of the symbols of Perm is the art object “Happiness is just around the corner”. Photo: Alex Marakhovets/Shutterstock.com
Count the bears on the embankment
If we talk about symbols, we can’t help but remember about the bear: the clubfoot is emblazoned on the coat of arms of Perm. The bear theme in the city is generally well-developed: for example, charming sculptures of bears are installed on the embankment of the Kama River, each of which is busy with his own business. One holds a soft sign in his paws — the one that visitors always lose in the name of the city. Another one eats traditional Permian cookies (we’ll come back to them later), the third one plays records (Perm is the birthplace of DJ Smash). In winter, bears are dressed up in touching knitted hats and scarves, which makes them even more cute.
Find the best hangouts
This is the name of the local pies, which look like tiny chebureks. According to the classic recipe, minced meat and broth are inside, although the option with horsetail pistachios is also popular.: this is another Permian specialty. But the main dispute about pies is not a gastronomic one, but a philological one. The fact is that there are two ways to spell the name: picekunchiki (filling from”sliced” meat) and picandkunchiki (pies sprinkle, as they used to say in the old days, “sizzle” with broth). There is no right option: both have the right to exist. In honor of the controversial topic, a special monument has even been erected near the entrance to the Choskyt Kerku restaurant of Komi-Permian cuisine. By the way, be sure to stop by this place for a local flavor, borscht and shangami are another local pies, with bird cherry for dessert.
Posikunchiki are local pies that look like tiny chebureks. Photo: natkinzu/Shutterstock.com
Top sights of Perm
A travel guide in Oh! will help you prepare for your trip to Perm.Blog post: we told you what to see on the weekend in the city and the surrounding area, and where it’s best to try some fun.
Go to the theater
Perm has several theaters that are famous throughout the country. Classical lovers can choose the Tchaikovsky Perm Opera and Ballet Theater. After the performance, stop by the Tretyakov Gallery for dinner: by the way, there are delicious snacks here. If you like modern productions and colorful musicals, go to the Theater Theater, which is considered one of the most high-tech in Russia. Its main stage consists of 15 lifting and lowering platforms that function independently of each other and help make each performance even more interesting.
Take a walk in the forest
In order to do this, you do not need to travel far: Chernyaev forest is located within the city. There are wooden pedestrian walkways, which are easy to move around even in snowy winter — they are cleaned in a timely manner. A walk among the trees covered with a white blanket is a great way to switch to the wave of nature and leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind. Take note if you want to recover quickly.
Chernyaevsky forest is located within the city. Photo: Iurii Kazakov/Shutterstock.com
Make sweets with your own hands
To do this, take a look at the Confectoria Museum on the city esplanade. Here you can get acquainted with the history of the confectionery in Perm, and at the same time take part in a master class on making sweet treats. They also offer tea or coffee to keep warm. Plus a small shop with sweets to please your loved ones. You can sign up for an excursion or a master class by phone.: +7 (982) 470-15-93.
Explore the treasures of the local history museum
The Perm Museum of Local Lore has an impressive collection of furniture, jewelry, clothing, coins, watches, and more. You’ll start with ancient artifacts and get to iconic items from the 90s – it’s like starting a nostalgic time machine and finding yourself in the past. The entrance fee is 200 ₽.
The Perm Museum of Local Lore has an impressive collection. Photo: Galina 2703/Shutterstock.com
Visit an old pharmacy
The guests of the Aptekarsky Dvor Museum have such an opportunity. Its exposition in 4 halls tells the story of the pharmacy business. The museum regularly organizes children’s programs and conducts workshops, for example, on making bath salts. The cost of the tour is 450 rubles. After visiting the ancient pharmacy, you can have lunch at the Hedonist restaurant with its own cheese factory: it is located within walking distance.
Meet the mammoth
You can do this at the Museum of Permian Antiquities.: You will embark on an exciting journey through the Permian period. The main star of the museum is Dima the baby mammoth, a scientific reconstruction of a baby woolly mammoth. Next to it is the skeleton of an adult representative of the same species, who is called Vasily Ivanovich here: the size is impressive. There are funny signs under the exhibits with a short description and a request not to touch the ancient animals with your hands. Plus an impressive collection of minerals and the Okhansky meteorite. The entrance ticket costs 300 ₽.
The main star of the museum is Dima the baby mammoth, a scientific reconstruction of a baby woolly mammoth. Photo: Aleksei Lazukov/Shutterstock.com
You can explore all these places on your own or join an excursion. For example, Tripster offers a variety of sightseeing, country, and themed programs.:
Perm is a city of millions with a cozy center and great tourist potential, which can be opened not only in summer, when everything is blooming and turning green, but also in the harsh Ural frosts. Cold and snowy, the administrative center of the Perm Region is not without its charm, so feel free to go here for the glow of New Year’s lights and a real Russian winter.
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