Одна из самых спелеологических достопримечательностей Оренбургской области и просто интересное место - пещера "Подарок". Она расположена в полутора километрах к западу от небольшого поселка Дубенской Оренбургской области на конезаводском карстовом поле (Беляевский район). Пещера является самой глубокой из всех пещер Оренбургской области.
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In 1812, in the Orenburg region, the Cossack village of Krasnoholm was established. This village was founded by Cossacks who arrived to guard the border. One of the significant landmarks of this village is the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, which was built between 1900 and 1914 with funds from the Cossacks of the Krasnoholmskaya sta
The Yusupov spring is one of the significant natural sites in the village of Varna in the Chelyabinsk region. Its location is in the south of the village, in close proximity to the road leading to the Topolek boarding house. This spring, along with two other drinking water springs, is part of the region's natural wealth. Local authorities have tak
The ancient stone gazebo-rotunda, located in the center of Orenburg city in Lenin Square, on Lenin Street, is a 19th-century architectural monument. It was created during the governorship of Peter Kirillovich Essen (1817-1830) and was originally situated in the Zaural Grove of the city. In the 1890s, it was relocated to Alexander's Square, which wa
Salavat Yulaev's cave is located in the Kalim-uskan rock in the Ishimbay region of Bashkortostan. This three-level cave has an entrance approximately 9 meters above the level of the Sikasia River bed. It is known for its open spaces and specific features. A speleological attraction and natural monument since 1985, the Salavat Yulaev Cave attracts
The building of the Samara State Philharmonic, as it can be seen today, stands on the site of the former circus-theater "Olymp." This circus was built in 1907 according to the design by architect Platon Vasilyevich Shamansky and was located closer to the intersection of modern Frunze and L. Tolstoy streets. The circus building had an elegant exteri
The Ladya monument in Samara occupies a special place among the city’s attractions and symbolizes its connection with the Volga, an important transport artery that is historically and culturally significant for the region. Its choice as a monument-symbol of the city is due not only to its aesthetic appeal, but also to its historical and cultural as
The Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after D. D. Shostakovich is a famous musical institution in Samara. It was founded in 1931 and opened its first season with Modest Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov. Already in the first year of its existence, the theater expanded its repertoire to include ballet performances: the first ballet, which was
Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum of the city of Samara, named after P.V. Alabin is a statesman and public figure, journalist, military writer and honorary citizen of some cities, including Samara. Samara Museum named after. Alabina is one of the oldest museums in the Volga region. The museum project was presented at a meeting of the city c
On August 27, 2010, in Orenburg, the monument "The Golden Sarmatian Deer" was unveiled, which has become a symbol of the regional center. This sculpture, an exact copy of the deer figurine found during excavations in the Ilek district of the Orenburg region, was installed on the central street of the city thanks to a gift from the mobile operator M
The village of Andreevka, located in the Saraktashsky district, near the border with Bashkiria, is a historical settlement that attracts attention with its attractions, including the St. Andrew's Monastery. For many years, this area has attracted tourists and pilgrims with its rich history. It is known that the village had connections with the nam
The Holy Stone tract, also known as Mount Aleutas, is located in the Sol-Iletsky district of the Orenburg region, 2 km north of the former village of Prokhladny. It is located on the interfluve of the Kuraly and Berdyanka rivers, near the elevation mark of 284.9 meters, and 10.5 km southeast of the village of Perovka. This unique place consists of
The lovers' bench installed on the Volga River embankment in Samara has become a beautiful art object and one of the city's attractions. Its installation, initiated by the employees of the "Pro Gorod" newspaper, took place on July 12, 2013, and since then it has been attracting the attention of both local residents and city guests. The main featur
The memorial complex in the city of Buzuluk, Orenburg region, is an important symbol of remembrance of the Great Patriotic War. It comprises several significant elements: The Eternal Flame was installed in 1970 thanks to the initiative of Buzuluk's Komsomol members. This symbolic flame honors the memory of the fallen soldiers and was inaugurated f
The history of the Orthodox Holy Trinity St. Simeon Monastery of Mercy in the village of Saraktash, Orenburg region, represents an amazing journey of faith and perseverance in the name of reviving spiritual values. In 1943, the history of the monastery began with the registration of a community of believers, and soon after, local residents applied
In 1986, not far from the river station in Samara, the Parus fountain was opened, which became one of the most recognizable symbols of the city. The author of the fountain project was Nikolai Nikitin, the chief architect of the Kuibyshev Aviation Plant. This fountain was created from reinforced concrete and symbolized the sails of ships. It was ded
In 1926, in the historical heart of Samara, one of its iconic squares was named Samarskaya Square. However, it was only in the 1960s that an attractive square was created nearby, adding coziness and beauty to the surroundings. In 1975, as a tribute to the heroic past, a passage to the Volga River was opened through the square, named Victory Passage
On September 12, 2011, in Orenburg, the temple at the regional clinical hospital No. 1 was consecrated. This temple, dedicated to the Holy Venerable Alexis, became the third hospital temple, the funding and initiative for the construction of which belonged to benefactors. The church was built with the funds of Lyudmila Ivanovna Kryukova in memory o
The Church of St. Alexy in the Pugachevsky Settlement is a historically significant object, reflecting the history and architecture of the region. Its construction at the end of the 19th century was associated with the development of the stud farm and the concern of the Dolgorukov princes for the welfare of their workers. The temple, erected with
The Church of St. George the Victorious, built in the 19th century in the old Russian-Byzantine style, is a symbol of memory and faith. It is dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of the baptism of Rus' and the 55th anniversary of the Great Victory. Construction of the Temple began on June 22, 1999, with a ceremony to illuminate the construction site
The Russian Orthodox Church, built in 1863 in the village of Studentsy, Orenburg Region, is a significant historical site. Its construction began on the initiative of the atamans of the Orenburg Cossack army in response to a request from village residents. Initially it was a small temple, which was later expanded and supplemented with two chapels.
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