Yeniseysk

Yeniseysk sits on the left bank of the Yenisei at 75 meters elevation and extends over a forested area in central Siberia. The settlement preserves part of its old layout with low wooden structures and wide waterfront streets.

Founded in 1619 as a fortified outpost, the town grew into the main Russian administrative center for eastern Siberia during the 17th century. The Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior was built in 1642 and later opened the region's first formal school in the 1700s.

The town preserves wooden architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, including houses with carved window frames that line narrow streets near the river. Residents live in these traditional buildings, which shape the everyday streetscape and recall the early period of Russian settlement.

A small airport connects the town to other settlements, while the location on the Yenisei continues to support regional connections. Visitors find narrow pavements and few signs, so a map or advance planning helps when exploring the old streets.

The annual Dormition fair made the town a major trading center, where merchants exchanged sable furs and fish from across Siberia. During these gatherings, tents and stalls filled the wide squares near the waterfront.

Location: Yeniseysk Urban Okrug

Inception: 1619

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Website: http://eniseysk.com

GPS coordinates: 58.46667,92.13333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:16