The brick church towering in the village of Gorodishche in the Orenburg region is a historical sanctuary with roots dating back to the 19th century. Its construction was initiated by local residents, who in 1836 appealed to the governor to permit the erection of a new church. Despite the first two wooden structures being destroyed by fire, the comm
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The Karatash mountain range, located in the Southern Urals in Bashkortostan, is a beautiful destination for tourism and recreation. Its picturesque landscapes and easily accessible peaks attract many tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. Stretching for 17 kilometers, the Karatash ridge reaches heights of up to 919 meters. Its slopes are covered with p
Ivan Borisovich Tverdyshyov, born in 1690 in the city of Simbirsk, made a significant contribution to the development of the region's industry. His biography is closely associated with the establishment of the Voskresensky copper-smelting plant and the Preobrazhensky metalworking plant, which became important industrial enterprises and brought pros
Lake Kuldybai, located on the border of the Chelyabinsk region and Bashkortostan, is one of the natural gems in this region. With an area of 215 hectares, it is part of a group of lakes together with Uskul and Yansykty. This freshwater lake has an irregular circular shape and is surrounded by gentle shores covered with fine grass, low shrubs, and
The War Defenders Obelisk in the village of Bikkulovo, part of the Maryevsky Rural Council in the Oktyabrsky District of the Orenburg Region, is one of the significant landmarks of the region. This monument is dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the fight against fascism and did not return from the battlefronts of the Great Pat
The obelisk in the settlement of Grigoryevka in the Orenburg region is an important memorial dedicated to the memory of the residents who perished during the Great Patriotic War. This monument is a stele installed on a tiered pedestal. The names of all the residents of the Grigoryevsky rural council who did not return from the front are engraved on
The monument to the residents of the village of Nizhnyaya Pavlovka in the Orenburg region, who perished on the front lines during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, stands as a symbol of eternal memory and respect for the heroic deeds of Soviet soldiers. Mounted on a tall pedestal, the monument depicts a Red Army soldier in winter military unifo
In anticipation of the 70th anniversary (2015) of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Orenburg, at the intersection of Rodimtsev Street and Victory Avenue, a military helmet two meters high with a nearby scarlet carnation was installed. This monument was erected as a token of gratitude to the soldiers who fought for peace over their heads. The f
The stone church in the village of Karavanny was built in 2008 and consecrated by Metropolitan Valentin of Orenburg and Buzuluk on May 17, 2008. On this day, eleven bells were also raised to the belfry of the Church of St. Andrew the First-Called. The largest of them weighs about 700 kilograms, and the smallest weighs only four kilograms. All bells
The Orenburg Assumption Convent is a historical Orthodox convent located in the city of Orenburg. It was founded in 1872 and closed in 1923, but was reestablished in 2013. The full name of the convent is the Orenburg Holy Assumption Women's Monastery of the Orenburg Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate). The history of the
In the 16th century, the Muscovite Tsardom began establishing contacts with the states of Central Asia. Since then, embassies were sent with the aim of opening Asian markets for Russian merchants. The Petrine era greatly intensified Russia's expansion to the East, and the name of Peter the Great is associated with the emergence of the first scienti
House No. 1 on Sovetskaya Street in Orenburg, known as the “Gagarin’s entrance”, has a rich history associated with military institutions. In 1882, this building was built specifically for the second Orenburg cadet corps. At different periods, various military headquarters and educational institutions were located here, including the school of red
The building of the Samara State Philharmonic, as it can be seen today, was constructed on the site of the former Olimp Circus Theater. This circus was built in 1907 according to the design of architect Platon Vasilyevich Shamansky and was located closer to the intersection of modern-day Frunze and L. Tolstoy streets. The circus building had an ele
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, also known as the Polish Church, is a significant Catholic church in Samara. Its construction began in the early 1890s at the initiative of the Samara Catholic community, predominantly composed of Poles. Initially, a wooden church was built, and then in 1902, construction of a stone building began accor
The House of Memory in Orenburg was ceremoniously laid on June 22, 2000, by the Mayor G.P. Donkovtsev and the Honorary Citizen of the city Yu.D. Garankin. The opening of this building took place on August 15, 2003. Located on Victory Avenue, it serves as an extension of the Eternal Flame memorial. The Memory Chapel has the form of a chapel and was
The monument "Scholarly Cat" in Orenburg, installed under an old oak tree opposite the Gorky Regional Drama Theater, has its own interesting history and has become a popular spot among locals and tourists. According to legend, in 1833, the great poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin rested on a bench under this oak during his visit to Orenburg. In ho
Vasily Prokhorovich Goryachkin (1868–1935) was a prominent Soviet scientist in the field of agricultural machinery. His main works are related to agricultural mechanics, where he laid the foundations of the theory and calculation of agricultural machinery and implements, developed methods of testing, and the methodology for processing experimental
The Bukobay Yars, located within the Sol-Iletsk urban district of the Orenburg Region, represent a remarkable natural monument. Over millions of years, nature has shaped massive spherical and mushroom-like sculptures from sand, creating stunning compositions. These natural formations, resembling giant mushrooms, have cap diameters ranging from 50 t
Катастрофа Ил-18 в Свердловске в 1967 году была авиационным происшествием, при котором погибли 107 человек. Произошедшее 16 ноября 1967 года стало крупнейшей авиакатастрофой в СССР в то время. В ночь происшествия небо над аэропортом было покрыто слоистыми облаками, с нижней границей на высоте 150—170 метров, а видимость составляла 6 километров. Ил
Эпицентр ядерного взрыва программы "Мирный атом". Взрыв произведен 30 сентября 1973 года на Оренбургском газоконденсатном месторождении, площадка Е-3, с целью создания подземного хранилища жидкого газоконденсата. Его мощность составила 10 килотонн. В 1974 году емкости Е-2 и Е-3 были подключены к крупному Оренбургскому газоконденсатному комплексу,
Эпицентром одной из первых в СССР радиационных аварий стал инцидент на ПО "Маяк" в 1957 году. 29 сентября произошел взрыв, вызванный сбоем в системе охлаждения хранилища радиоактивных отходов. Эта авария классифицируется как тяжелая и соответствует шестому уровню по международной шкале МАГАТЭ. Из-за сбоя охлаждающей системы взорвалась емкость объе
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