[3] Kuraginsky District is the largest in terms of area in the south of Krasnoyarsk Krai.

It is located in the Eastern Sayan mountainous area, which includes Grandiozny Peak, the highest point of Krasnoyarsk Krai.

[10] Tourist attractions include the Kinzelyuk Waterfall, one of the highest in Russia.

[2] The district is a raw-material base for the metallurgical, food-processing, and timber industries.

[10] There are thirty-nine clubs, two museums, thirty-six public libraries (with the total book stock numbering ~367,000 volumes), and three music schools.