Kuraginsky District, Municipal district in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Kuraginsky District is a municipal area in southeastern Krasnoyarsk Krai covering mountainous and forested land with several settlements and five urban communities. The region spans a substantial territory with varied geography and natural features.
The district formed in 1924 within West Siberian Krai and underwent territorial adjustments during the Soviet decades. It became part of the modern Krasnoyarsk Krai following 1991.
The district's community centers and libraries serve as gathering places where residents connect and share local traditions together. These institutions shape how people in the region preserve and celebrate their heritage through everyday activities.
The region connects through the Abakan-Tayshet railway line and road networks that remain accessible year-round. These links allow people to travel across the large territory.
Within the borders lies the Kinzelyuk Waterfall, one of the highest in Russia. This natural monument in the Eastern Sayan mountains is a distinctive feature of the landscape.
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