Krasnodar Krai
A resort region on the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, with Sochi's seafront and the Krasnaya Polyana ski area, offering something in every season.
Krasnodar Krai lies in southwestern Russia, bordering the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the west and backed by the Greater Caucasus range to the south. Sochi is a famous seaside resort city that hosted the Winter Olympics, and the mountain area of Krasnaya Polyana offers both skiing and summer hiking; Anapa, Gelendzhik and other places are known for beach holidays, and the Kuban region produces plenty of wine. Summer is for the seaside, and in winter you can head up to the mountains to ski. Both Sochi and the capital, Krasnodar, have airports, and trains also run directly.