Happy TravellerWelcome to Krasnoperekopsk, a town of regional significance located in the southern part of the Perekop Isthmus, on the shore of the Stare lake. This charming town has a rich history and is known for its industrial heritage. Krasnoperekopsk was founded in 1932 as an industrial settlement for a bromine factory located near the Staroe Lake. In 1936, the settlement became known as Krasno-Perekopsk in honor of the Red Army men who stormed Perekop in 1920. In 1964, the name was changed again to Krasnoperekopsk, and in 1966, it received the status of a city.
Krasnoperekopsk should not be confused with the historic Crimean city of Perekop, which was destroyed in November 1920 during the Russian Civil War, and which is located in a 25 kilometres range to the north of Krasnoperekopsk.
Krasnoperekopsk is a town of contrasts, with a mix of Soviet-era architecture and modern buildings. The town is home to several industrial plants, including a soda plant and a bromine plant. The soda plant produces soda alkaline and other different chemicals, while the bromine plant produces halogens halide and other different chemicals.
Krasnoperekopsk has a dry and hot climate in the summer, and mild in the winter. The average temperature ranges from −2.4 °C in January, to 23.3 °C in July. The average precipitation is 336 mm per year.
Despite its industrial heritage, Krasnoperekopsk has plenty to offer visitors. The town is located on the Dzhankoy-Kherson railroad line, one of the two railroad lines connecting the Crimea and the rest of the continent. The town is also located on the shore of the Stare lake, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating.
Krasnoperekopsk is twinned with Busto Garolfo, Italy and Dzerzhinsky, Russia.
Come and discover the hidden gem of Krasnoperekopsk, a town with a rich history and a bright future.
