Things to do in Abakan
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Spasko-Preobrazhenskoy Cathedral
A cluster of sparkling gilt onion domes makes the Spasko-Preobrazhenskoy Cathedral rather impressive despite the off-white concrete walls and its odd position amid the high-rise apartments of Mikro-Rayon 4. The interior boasts a striking iconostasis and astonishing acoustics. It’s 2km northwest of the city centre; get there from ul Shchetinkina by bus 11, return by bus 10.
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Kafe Abakan
Prancing petroglyphs and traditional Khakass motifs welcome you to Abakan’s newest self-service cafeteria and best cheap eat. Appetising sweet-and-sour chicken meatballs, plov (meat and rice), steaks, sausages and many other Russian favourites mean packed tables inside and out at mealtimes. The Russian-only menu is posted at the entrance, so you can decipher at your leisure.
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Kafe Napoleon
The city centre’s swankiest restaurant has cork walls, gold-and-magenta colour scheme and a portrait of Old Boney ignoring a startled turkey. There’s live music almost every evening but this triggers a hefty cover charge of R150. The menu comprises Russian and international staples.
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Khakassia Museum
A forest of ancient totem stones lining the street outside is about the only exhibit you’re likely to see at the Khakassia Museum. Nevertheless, it’s worth looking in here as the foyer boasts a superb gift shop, and one hall still hosts temporary exhibitions.
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Pizza Iceberg
Join Abakan’s youth in this modern pizza place for some fast food eaten to a techno beat. The R50 grilled chicken and R40 salads are better than the microwaved pizza, and a chemical coffee in melting plastic cup is just R10.
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Railway Museum
The Railway Museum might inspire train buffs with its exhibits of engineers’ uniforms through the ages, 22 types of historical rail couplings and a model of Abakan station in 1925.
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VSK Bistro
Cheap but tidy cafeteria serving stodgy belly-fillers such as bliny (R20 to R40), pizza (R40) and Russian cakes, all consumed under the rising skirt of Marilyn Monroe.
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Taverna Kakadu
Small, dimly lit bar-restaurant with pirate-themed interior. There’s good Russian food but the place overheats even in winter. Cover charge R100 from 8pm.
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Stolichny Supermarket
For picnickers and self-caterers the Stolichny supermarket is the best-stocked grocery in the city centre.
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Totem Stone
Passing curiosities include a latter-day totem stone resembling a huge tattooed forefinger.
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St Konstantin Church
The St Konstantin Church has brightly painted facades but disappointingly plain interior.
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Central Market
Many cheap cafés and food kiosks ring the central market across from the bus station.
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Coffee House
Stone and dark-wood interiors. Twelve types of real but pricey coffee.
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