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Perm-36

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.

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Perm-36 essentials

Country: Russia
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Ruble (р.)
Language: Russian
Emergency: 102

Perm-36 at a Glance

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.
When to Go

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.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-25°C (mild)
Warmest and most practical time to visit; roads and facilities are most reliably accessible.
Shoulder seasons
May & Sep-Oct · 0-15°C (variable)
Variable conditions-cool to mild days; access is generally possible but can be affected by late snow or early freezes.
Winter
Nov-Mar · Well below 0°C (very cold, snowy)
Long, cold winters with snow and ice; access can be difficult and some parts may be closed or hard to reach.

Weather & Climate near Perm-36

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-47°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -21° - -13° -24° 48 mm overcast 99% 2.9 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
February Poor -20° - -10° -22° 30 mm partly cloudy 99% 3.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
March Poor -12° - -1° -12° 34 mm overcast 99% 2.8 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -2° - 8° 0° 46 mm overcast 95% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.2h
May Very Good 4° - 16° 8° 54 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.0 m/s 1.0 moderate 16.6h
June Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 70 mm overcast 83% 2.7 m/s 1.2 high 17.9h
July Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 83 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.2 m/s 1.3 high 17.2h
August Good 9° - 20° 14° 97 mm overcast 86% 2.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 15.1h
September Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 87 mm overcast 89% 2.5 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor -3° - 4° -3° 75 mm overcast 93% 2.9 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor -12° - -5° -14° 55 mm overcast 98% 2.9 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
December Poor -18° - -10° -21° 49 mm overcast 99% 3.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.2h