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Bratsk, Russia

Bratsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River near the vast Bratsk Reservoir. It had population of 224,071 (2021 census).

Type CityPopulation 224,071

Why go

  • City in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Bratsk Airport (BTK).

History

Bratsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River near the vast Bratsk Reservoir. It had population of 224,071 (2021 census).

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · dodopizza.ru
Indoor
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · san-sushi.ru
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00;Mo-Th 09:00-22:00;Su 09:30-22:00 · coffee-like.com
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · fishka-td.ru
Indoor
Cafe · cafe · 13 Пионерская улица, Братск · vk.com
Indoor

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Airports

Bratsk Airport (BTK) 25 km to the centre
Bratsk, IRK, RU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Cargoitalia, Aircompany Yakutia, S7 Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Novosibirsk (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

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
Mostovoy Airfield 13 km to the centre
IRK, RU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Речной порт
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Bratsk Airport (BTK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BTK has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Irkutsk, Moscow, Moscow, Novosibirsk). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Речной порт, 2.1 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 Bratsk, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.