Boguchansky District, Municipal district in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Boguchansky District is a municipal region in eastern Krasnoyarsk Krai covering vast forest areas and the Angara River basin. The territory contains numerous rural villages spread across its expanse, with the river serving as a natural axis through the landscape.
The district was established in 1924 as an administrative unit emerging from a remote Siberian territory. Over the following decades, rural settlements developed across the area, though isolation remained a defining feature of life there.
The population includes Russians at 86 percent, Germans at 6 percent, and several indigenous Siberian communities maintaining their traditional practices.
The region operates on Krasnoyarsk Time, which is UTC plus 7 hours, with phone connections using the 39162 area code. Travel between settlements involves long distances and can be challenging during winter months when road conditions worsen.
A hydroelectric power plant completed in 2012 significantly changed the region's economic standing and industrial presence. The facility ranks among the major power sources for the broader Krasnoyarsk area and remains a landmark along the river.
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