A memorial stele dedicated to Vladimir Vysotsky was installed in the city park named after Vysotsky in Samara, at the intersection of Galaktionovskaya, Leningradskaya, Samara and Vysotsky streets. This monument to the famous author and musician was erected on July 23, 2000. Samara artist Alexander Temnikov created the composition, and the sculptor
Samara Choral Synagogue
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The Samara Choral Synagogue, located in the center of Samara near Leningradskaya Street, also known as Samara Arbat, has its own history dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Over time, the Jewish population in the city increased significantly, and in 1903 a meeting of believers decided to build a new large synagogue that could accommodate everyone, since at that time there were only small houses of worship in the city. The famous Samara architect Zelman Kleinerman, who at that time was considered one of the leading architects of the city, took on the development of the project.
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Built starting in 1904 and completed four years later, the Samara Choral Synagogue is a significant architectural monument made in the pseudo-Moorish style. This is the only building designed by Kleinerman in this style. Behind the central entrance to the synagogue there is a large window designed in the shape of the Star of David, a symbol that has acquired special significance for Jewish culture since the 19th century. Almost all the round windows of the synagogue building are made in a similar style. The facade of the building is decorated with stripes of white and red brick, which gives it a unique look.
The synagogue itself was famous for the majesty of its architecture and the beauty of its interior decoration. We admired its tracery windows and sparkling dome, as well as its giant crystal chandelier. However, after the revolution of 1917, the fate of the synagogue changed: religion was declared the opium of the people, and many churches became targets of persecution. The Samara synagogue was reconstructed in 1929 and turned into the Comintern House of Culture, and then into a bread factory.
In the early 1990s, local Jews began to hope for the restoration of the synagogue and the opportunity to give it new life. However, due to disagreements between Jewish organizations, reconstruction never began. Currently, the synagogue building remains abandoned and is gradually being destroyed.
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