Krasnodar, the centre of the largest resort area in Russia, is a city with unique southern flavour. Here great respect has been paid to the traditions of the Cossacks, who immigrated to the area. Their century-old traditions beautifully accompany the rhythm of modern life in Krasnodar, one of the most dynamic economic centres in the country. Rumiya Niyazova travelled to the city of sun and endless holidays where she saw for herself that even tropical fruits grow in the bountiful region. She also got to experience some of the extreme activities on offer at the city’s many parks and dived into Krasnodar’s street night life where there are more bars and clubs than blocks of flats. Rumiya also found out what local trendsetters like to wear, met with the inhabitants of the city’s safari park and took on a virtual opponent in bowling — the most popular game amongst those who live in Krasnodar.