Varenikovskaya, human settlement in Russia

Varenikovskaya is a small rural settlement in the Krasnodar region where people live primarily from agriculture and livestock raising. The houses are simple, many built from adobe or light materials with thatched or tiled roofs, surrounded by yards with vegetable gardens and domestic animals, with roads mostly unpaved or gravel.

The settlement began in the 18th century when Russia regained the region after prolonged wars and built fortifications under General Suvorov's direction. In the 19th century, Cossacks and settlers arrived to engage in fishing, horse breeding, and cultivation of crops.

The name Varenikovskaya reflects the Cossack heritage that shaped this area for generations. Residents maintain their customs through festivals, shared meals, and traditional crafts that remain visible in everyday community gatherings and the way neighbors interact with one another.

The place is easily reached by car on well-paved roads, with travel from nearby cities taking about 30 minutes. Buses, trains, and taxis are available for getting to the settlement, with the journey from Anapa by express train taking around 40 minutes.

Nearby is a mud volcano called Shogo whose waters are rich in iodine and bromine and used for healing purposes, with pools for soaking in therapeutic mud. A few kilometers away, a reconstructed Cossack village was built in 2006 showing traditional houses and daily life from earlier times.