The Krasnodar region celebrates 88 years since its foundation

On 13 September, the Krasnodar region marks its Region Day — it is a region that has become a symbol of hospitality, fertility, and the vibrant cultural palette of southern Russia. On this day in 1937, by decree of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of the USSR, the Azov-Black Sea region was divided into the Rostov region and the Krasnodar region, which became the starting point for the region’s unique path of development.

The Krasnodar region is a land where the destinies of many peoples are intertwined, and where ancient Cossack traditions coexist in harmony with modern achievements. From fertile fields to Black Sea resorts, from innovative industrial clusters to advanced medical technologies, the region shows how it is possible to preserve the legacy of the ancestors while striving into the future — embodying the spirit of true Russia: generous, soulful, strong, open and hospitable.

Region Day in the Krasnodar region unites those who remember their roots and take pride in the unique historical and cultural legacy of the Motherland. On this day, themed history lessons, expositions, concerts and other cultural and educational events are held across the region.

The National Centre RUSSIA congratulates the Krasnodar region on the 88th anniversary of its foundation and invites everyone to the "Journey Across Russia" exposition, which includes the achievements of this region among others. In the zone of the Southern Federal District, visitors will discover the story of the Sochi Olympic Park — the main legacy site of the 2014 Olympics and the country’s largest leisure and sports centre. Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to Sochi to enjoy the natural beauty and to learn more about the culture and history of Russia.