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Kursk, Russia

Kursk is a city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Kur, Tuskar, and Seym rivers. It has a population of 440,052 (2021 census).

Type CityPopulation 440,052

Why go

  • City in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
  • Known for Operation Barbarossa, one of the greatest tank battles in history.
  • Served by Kursk East Airport (URS).

History

Kursk is a city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Kur, Tuskar, and Seym rivers. It has a population of 440,052 (2021 census).

Airports

Kursk East Airport (URS) 8.6 km to the centre
Kursk, KRS, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (UTair-Express) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Moscow (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • UTair-Express UR (ATR 72) · 1 route: Moscow

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Ryshkovo Airfield 8.3 km to the centre
Kursk, KRS, RU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Пантонный причал
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kursk, Russia
Kursk, Russia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kursk East Airport (URS); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: URS has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Moscow). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Пантонный причал, 8.3 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kursk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.