The stela, erected in honor of the founding of the city of Orenburg in 1743, is a two-meter granite stone with gold letters indicating this historical date. This monument is located at the intersection of the pedestrian Sovetskaya Street and Krasnoznamenaya Street, and is easy to spot and photograph due to its free access. Orenburg was founded thr
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The monument to V.I. Lenin, opened at the House of Soviets in Orenburg on April 22, 1963, was an important symbol of the socialist era and occupied a significant place in the urban planning composition of the square. Created by sculptor V.B. Pinchuk, this 13-meter granite monument was awarded a silver medal by the USSR Academy of Arts for its outst
Памятник жертвам белогвардейского набега на Оренбург был открыт в сквере 4-го апреля города Оренбурга в ноябре 1950 года. Решение о строительстве памятника было принято исполкомом Чкаловского горсовета 18 марта 1950 года, и на это дело было выделено 50 тысяч рублей. Памятник выполнен из бетона с кирпичным постаментом и включает в себя скульптуру кр
The architectural and sculptural composition "Good Angel of Peace", opened in the city of Orenburg on June 28, 2008, is part of the project "Good Angel of Peace", implemented by the International Charitable Foundation "Patrons of the Century". The composition itself represents a figure of a three-meter-tall golden guardian angel with a dove in his
The monument to St. Sergius of Radonezh was opened on June 21, 2019 in the city of Orenburg. It is located in Lebedev and Siraev Square, not far from St. Nicholas Cathedral. This monument is a bronze statue of Elder Sergius and an arch with bas-reliefs depicting events from his life. At the top of the arch there is an icon of the Holy Trinity and a
Pionerskaya station is one of several stations on the Orenburg Children's Railway, located on the right bank of the Ural River in Orenburg, Russia. Its construction began in May 1953 and was completed in impressive fashion in just 68 days thanks to the active participation of city residents and youth. The opening of the road took place on July 26,
Baths were previously located here next to the Orenburg Fortress. The site is an interesting archaeological site that testifies to the historical heritage of the region. Against the background of an area overgrown with grass, a shallow and swampy lake, and hills, the remains of buildings, one can imagine the appearance of this place in the past. T
Ecopark "Kachkarsky Mar" is a city park in Orenburg, located near the village of Rostoshi and bounded by Zagorodnoye Highway. This park is a popular venue for various events and sports competitions. Orienteering competitions are held here in the summer, and cross-country skiing in the winter. The dominant tree species in the park are Scots pine, g
Victory Square in the village of Rostoshi was opened on May 5, 2016 with the support of Gazprom Dobycha Orenburg in honor of the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This was a special gift for veterans. The general director of the enterprise, Vladimir Kiyaev, noted that if 30 years ago every 25th employee at their enterprise wa
The Church of the Archangel Michael in Orenburg was founded on September 6, 2012 with the blessing of His Eminence Valentin, Metropolitan of Orenburg and Saraktash. It was a solemn moment, similar to the ceremony of founding a church and planting a cross. The church was founded on Vostochnaya Street in the city of Orenburg, next to the memorial to
The Dancing Fountain on Chkalova Street in front of the Southern District Administration building is one of the unique and most beautiful fountains in Orenburg. Known as the famous "Tornado", this fountain delights residents with songs, various musical compositions and lighting. Just a dozen years ago, fountains were a rarity in the steppe capital
In Orenburg, at the St. Nicholas Cathedral, a new baptismal temple began to function - the Church of the Epiphany. This brick temple, built in the Russian style, is distinguished by its simplicity and grace. It has only one dome, mounted on a small tent, which gives it a special appearance. The opening of the new baptismal church in 2007 was an im
In the historical part of Orenburg, a unique heritage is preserved - the estate of lawyer Yevsey Gorodissky, which has become the object of many urban legends. The brick mansion, known as the "House with Lions", was erected in 1906 on Neplyuevskaya Street, now known as Leninskaya Street, in the historical heart of the city. The building attracted
The Orenburg Regional Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is one of the oldest theaters in Russia. It was founded in 1856 by entrepreneur Boris Klimovich Solovyov, who brought his troupe to the city of Orenburg. Despite the lack of financial support from the authorities, the professional theater's performances were shown for two seasons. The theate
The Stele of St. George the Victorious in the Guskov Park in Orenburg was installed on May 8, 2010 in honor of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. St. George the Victorious, celebrated on May 6, is considered the patron saint of the military, and the stele symbolizes gratitude to those who fought the enemy
For a long time, in the city of Orenburg there was a neglected park located in the area of Montazhnikov Street and Pobeda Avenue. This park was founded in 1976 on an area of 12 hectares. Initially, this green zone was located at the burial site of Japanese and German prisoners of war who were present in Orenburg during the Great Patriotic War and t
During World War II, there were a significant number of Japanese prisoners of war on the territory of the Soviet Union. After the end of the conflict, the remains of some of them were discovered and transported to Japan for reinterment in accordance with traditional rites. In Orenburg, in the village of Rakityanka, 35 graves of Japanese prisoners o
The monument to a female janitor, unveiled in Orenburg on May 30, 2014, is one of the symbols of recognition and respect for the work of municipal employees. The height of the figure is 1 meter 70 centimeters, it is made of fiberglass and painted bronze. The figure depicts a female janitor with a broom in her hands, and next to her is a cat, symbol
The Fire Museum in Orenburg is one of the most attractive museums in the city. Its history began with the opening of a fire-technical exhibition in 1974. The exhibition was originally housed in a three-story building, which later did not meet the requirements for a museum display. Therefore, in the 1980s, a new building was added, in the constructi
The Museum "Afghan War and Military Glory" in Orenburg, opened on February 1, 2001, is an important cultural site dedicated to the events in Afghanistan and the memory of soldiers. This museum has become popular among schoolchildren and students, as its main goal is to develop a sense of patriotism and preserve military traditions. The museum's ex
The monument to Yuri Gagarin in Orenburg was erected on Yuri Gagarin Avenue in 1961, shortly after his historic flight into space. This idea is associated with Gagarin’s training at the Orenburg Higher Military Aviation School named after I. S. Polbin in 1955-1957. The monument, created by sculptor Yu. L. Chernov and architects G. G. Isakovich and
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