The Khabarovsky Krai is 72

of the khabarovsky Krai

and marvel at foreigners and return with a Russian heart”

A.Turgenev

very rich land. Its territory is large, with green forests

and fast rivers. Located in the Far-Eastern Okrug it is a point of intersection of the most important transport ways connecting different regions of Russia with the Asia-Pacific countries.

from the 17th century when the first Russian settlers came

here to open up new lands, to bring these lands under the control of the Tsar , and to establish trade posts there.

colours: the white colour is the symbol of kindness and

modesty, the blue one is the symbol of the peaceful sky and the Amur river, the green colour symbolizes the unique flora of our territory. The powerful figure of a brown bear in the center of the coat of arms symbolizes strength and prudence. The author of the flag and the coat of arms is Sergei Loginov.

and the Sea of Japan. The area occupies equals to

788,6 thousand sq km and can home such 2 countries as Great Britain and France together.

situated in the Far East.

forests are inhabited by the wild animals: fox, squirrel, brown

bear, wolf, wild boar and elk. The extreme North is inhabited by reindeer, ermine and wolverine. In the Krai forests one can meet lynx and Amur tiger.

lakes. Amur sturgeon and kaluga, taimen, grass carp are distinguished

for delicious taste Up the Amur and its tributaries, passing salmon make their way to the small taiga rivers to spawn. The rush of salmon (red fish) is the feast for men as well.

in the forest zone with the forests spread throughout the

area of the territory. There are over 200 species of trees and bushes here, many of which are found only in the Far East- the Korean pine (cedar), the Amur cork –tree, the Manchurian nut-tree etc. Our forests are rich in nuts, wild berries, mushrooms and unique medical plants: ginseng, eleuterococcus, aralia and others.

the Evenkis, the Ulchis,
the Nivkhis, the Evens,

the Udegeis
the Orochis and the Negidals.
They have been living in the Krai for centuries going fishing and hunting in the surrounding woods. Today the most modern professions are available to the aborigines.

fish, onion, salt, pepper and vinegar.
Take the frozen fish, onion

and chop them into small pieces. Add some salt and pepper to your taste. Mix well. Drizzle some vinegar if you like.
Enjoy your salad! It’s fantastic!

Vanino, Solnechny, De-Kastri, Nikolaevsk-on-the Amur.

Far East of Russia.

Mining, fisheries, forest industries, shipbuilding and airplane

building industries are the main branches of local industrial specialization. The Krai is also known for mining precious metals like gold and platinum.

hard to make the area a better place.

producing in our Krai
2 the capital of the Krai
3 favourite

dish of the Nanais
4 the President’s representative in the Far-Eastern Okrug
5 the major river of the Krai
-down
1 the town in the North of the Krai
2 the animal, symbol of the Krai
3 red fish
4 the area for the wild animals to live

the state comprehensive secondary school No 3 , Elban, Khabarovsky

Krai.