population: 1.044 million

extension: 799.68 square kilometers

Museums

If you're in Perm and want to visit museums, I would recommend visiting the Perm State Art Gallery, the Perm Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Perm Krai Local Lore Museum. If you're looking for similar types of museums nearby, you might also consider visiting the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts or the Ural Mineralogy Museum in Yekaterinburg, which is about 295 kilometers away from Perm.

Food

Some of the most recommended and popular dishes to try in Perm, according to local people, include:

1. Kulebyaka - a savory pastry filled with fish, meat, or mushrooms
2. Pelmeni - small dumplings filled with minced meat and served with sour cream or butter
3. Shangi - traditional bread rings that are boiled and then baked, often served with honey or jam
4. Ukha - a fish soup made with freshwater fish, potatoes, onions, and herbs
5. Pirozhki - small baked or fried buns filled with meat, cabbage, or cheese
6. Blini - thin pancakes served with sweet or savory toppings, such as caviar, sour cream, or fruit preserves.

These dishes are all popular in the region and can be found at many restaurants and cafes throughout Perm.

Activities

Sure! Here are some fun activities that local people like in Perm:

1. Take a stroll along the Kama River embankment
2. Visit the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre for a show
3. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in Gorky Park
4. Explore the Perm city center on foot, checking out the various shops, cafes, and historical landmarks
5. Try ice-skating at the Ice Arena "Eaglet"
6. Attend a performance at the Perm Puppet Theater
7. Relax and unwind at one of the city's many public baths (banyas)
8. Visit the Perm Zoo to see a variety of animals from around the world
9. Take a hike in the nearby Ural Mountains to enjoy nature and fresh air.
10. Experience Russian traditional culture by visiting Permsky Krai Museum of Folk Art and Ethnography.