Perm-36
Museum Former Gulag camp preserved as human rights museum
Perm‑36 preserves a former Soviet labour camp and presents exhibitions on political repression in the USSR. Visitors take guided tours through barracks and solitary cells and engage with archival material about dissidents and state incarceration.
Tips for Visiting Perm-36 #
- Plan your visit for the summer season and check the site's official information in advance-Perm-36 is a remote historic site with seasonal opening and often runs guided tours.
- Book a guided tour or join one on arrival: the on-site interpretation and guides are important for understanding the Gulag-era context and many exhibits are explained only in tours.
- Allow extra travel time from Perm city; public-transport options are limited and facilities at the site are basic, so arrive prepared for a rural, somber museum experience.
Best Time to Visit Perm-36 #
Late spring through early autumn is best-access and weather are most favorable and the site is easier to explore.
Weather & Climate near Perm-36 #
Perm-36's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -21°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (728 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
