Krasnodar Krai is a region in Southern Russia, bordering Ukraine to the west, Rostov Oblast to the north, Stavropol Krai to the east, and Georgia and Karachay-Cherkessia to the south. It is a federal subject of Russia and its administrative centre is the city of Krasnodar.

On 7 July 2012, at least 171 people died in Krasnodar Krai, after torrential rains overnight caused flooding and landslides. The average rainfall for 4–5 months, was reported to have fallen within 48 hours.