In the historical center of Samara, on Alexey Tolstoy Street, there are a number of old mansions that testify to the rich history of this area. The street, formerly known as Dvoryanskaya, became famous for its luxurious residences built by Samara's noble families. It is interesting to note that the layout of the city in the past included a clear cl
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The chapel of St. Alexy, Metropolitan of Moscow, is a significant object of the Samara diocese of the Moscow Patriarchate. First erected between 1888 and 1890 according to the design of the famous architect A.A. Shcherbachev, it was destroyed in the 1930s. However, in 1998, the chapel was restored according to the design of A.S. Melentyev and recei
The Church of St. George, also known as the Samara Church, is an Evangelical Lutheran church located in the city of Samara. The community of this church is part of the Samara bishopric of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the European Part of Russia. The construction of the church was initiated by the Russian merchant Yegor Nikitich Annaev in 1854
In the city of Samara, in addition to extensive parks and squares, there are also small corners of greenery, such as the Three Elms public garden, located on Kuibysheva Street. It is familiar to local residents thanks to an interesting sculptural composition dedicated to the good soldier Schweik. This composition was created by Alexander and Nikola
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 accommod
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
An Orthodox convent located in the city of Samara, which is part of the Samara and Togliatti diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. The history of the monastery dates back to 1850, when a women's religious community was founded in Samara. In 1855 it received imperial approval, and by 1860 it was converted into a monastery. By the beginning of the
The estate of Alfred F. von Vacano on Rabochaya Street in Samara is truly one of the significant architectural sites of the city. Built in the German Art Nouveau style, this house is a fine example of early 20th century architecture. The preserved exterior decoration and decorative elements inside the building give it a special charm and make it a
The Samara Academic Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest drama theaters in Russia and represents a significant part of the cultural heritage of the city of Samara. Its history goes back more than one and a half centuries. The theater was founded in 1851, when Samara was given the status of a provincial city. At the beginning of
The monument to Comrade Sukhov, based on the main character of the film "White Sun of the Desert", is a prominent landmark on the Volga embankment in the city of Samara. This is a monument dedicated to the Red Army soldier Fyodor Ivanovich Sukhov, and is located between Nekrasovsky and Leningradsky descents. The location was not chosen by chance, g
On Volzhsky Avenue in the city of Samara, there is a hidden gem that has remained unknown to many residents and visitors for years – one of the oldest fountains. This fountain, located within the premises of the Samara State District Power Plant (SGRES), was inaccessible to the public until recently. However, in honor of the 110th anniversary of th
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
Одним из старейших пивзаводов России является Жигулевский пивоваренный завод, расположенный на берегу Волги и занимающий огромную территорию. Здесь каждый день варится несколько сотен тысяч пива. К заводу прилегает богатый по своему внутреннему убранству ресторан "У Вакано". Еще одной частью завода является место, которое среди народа наз
В сквере, прославленном именем Эльдара Рязанова, на улице Фрунзе в Самаре, возвышается памятник великому режиссеру. Этот знаменательный монумент, установленный у дома №120, стал символом признания таланта и вклада мастера в мировую кинематографию. Рязанов, родившийся в Куйбышеве (ныне Самара), имел глубокие связи с родным городом. После переезда в
Набережная Волги в Самаре растянулась вдоль города на несколько километров. Она разделена на 4 участка. На третьей очереди набережной расположен Речной вокзал. К достопримечательностям района речного порта Волги можно отнести статую Преподобного Сергия Радонежского. Скульптором является И. Мельников, архитектором А. Темников. Открытие памятника сос
В Самаре на набережной Волги стоит белокаменная скульптура, изображающая Святителя Алексия. Она расположена на улице Максима Горького возле часовни, возведенной в его же честь. Святитель Алексий является небесным покровителем города Самара. Если верить преданию, Алексий в 1357 году побывал в Золотой Орде, где он смог вылечить одну из жен хана от бо
Рында (корабельный колокол) теплохода "Кашгар" была установлена на Набережной Волги в Самаре, чтобы увековечить память об участниках Первой Мировой войны через сто лет после её завершения. В годы Первой Мировой Самара стала важным тыловым городом, куда начиная с 1914 года поступали на лечение раненые с фронтов. Вначале их было десятки, но вскоре ч
Аллея Соловецких юнг находится на набережной Волги, недалеко от речного вокзала, там, откуда в 1942 году ушли в школу Соловецких юнг, созданную для подготовки кадров для Северного флота, самарские мальчишки-добровольцы. За годы войны из Куйбышевской области через школу прошли более 700 ребят. По окончании школы юнги воевали на кораблях всех флотов
Стадион Самара Арена построен к Чемпионату Мира 2018 года по футболу. Первая игра состоялась 17 июня. На матче Коста-Рика - Сербия присутствовало 42 тыс. человек. Коста-Рика - 4 тыс., Сербия - 7 тыс. гостей. Были болельщики из Мексики, Китая, Вьетнама, Японии, Киргизии, Узбекистана и других стран.
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