Krasnov is a lunar impact crater that is located in the southeastern part of the Montes Cordillera range, near the southwest limb of the Moon.

To the north of Krasnov is the crater Eichstadt and to the southwest is Shaler, both along the edge of the Montes Cordillera mountain ring.

Nevertheless, a pair of small, circular craters lie across the western rim.

The loose material along its inner walls has slumped down to form a pile along the base of the sides.

By convention these features are identified on lunar maps by placing the letter on the side of the crater midpoint that is closest to Krasnov.