The “Rear to Front” monument in Magnitogorsk is an important symbol of the memory and heroism of home front workers during the Great Patriotic War. The authors of the monument, sculptor Lev Nikolaevich Golovnitsky and architect Yakov Borisovich Belopolsky, created a unique ensemble, which became the first large monumental complex dedicated to the l
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The copy of the monument “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” installed in Verkhnyaya Pyshma is one of the symbols of the Soviet era and a vivid manifestation of the memory of the labor achievements of the Soviet people. This monument was created by Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina in 1937 for the World Exhibition in Paris, where it aroused great interes
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Verkhnyaya Pyshma has a rich history, which began with the construction of a wooden chapel at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1908, this chapel was expanded and an altar was added, after which it was consecrated in honor of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The consecration wa
The monument to those killed during the Civil War in Verkhnyaya Pyshma has a long history, dating back to 1919, when the burial of Red Army soldiers and Soviet activists who died at the hands of the White Guards was carried out. Initially, a wooden platform was built at the burial site, and then various monuments and memorial steles were erected ov
The monument "Orenburgers - Heroes of the First World War" was opened in 2014, in honor of the centenary of the beginning of the First World War. It is a six-meter granite stele with a mosaic icon of St. George the Victorious and is dedicated to all Orenburg soldiers, Cossacks, officers and generals who participated in this war. The monument is lo
The Museum of the History of Orenburg is a significant cultural center that represents the rich local history heritage of the city and its environs. Located in a historic building of the 19th century, the museum has become a symbol of the preservation and transmission of historical memory. The main exhibition of the museum presents a wide range of
Старейший памятник Оренбурга. Постройка датируется 1750 годом. Эти стены пережили бунты, революции и войны трёх столетий. Здание Михайловских казарм XVIII века — практически ровесник Оренбурга. Эти стены помнят и восстание Пугачёва, и гражданскую войну. До недавнего времени здесь были армейские казармы, но военную часть сократили. Разрушенный истор
The site of the accident of the Soyuz-1 descent spacecraft in which the ship's commander, Vladimir Mikhailovich Komarov, died. The Soyuz-1 descent module crashed on April 23, 1967, while returning to Earth due to a failure of the parachute system. This was the first test flight of the Soyuz-1 spacecraft with a person on board. Accident of the
The Ai fountain, also known as the Elanlinsky, Laklinsky or simply Aisky, is an amazing natural wonder that attracts tourists with its beauty and unusual capabilities. This fountain was created thanks to an artesian spring that was accidentally discovered during the search for bauxite in 1981. The source became known thanks to the efforts of Vladi
Mount Alexandrovskaya Sopka, one of the highest points of the Ural Mountains watershed, is located in the Chelyabinsk region near the city of Zlatoust. This ridge separates the continental parts of Europe and Asia. Near the summit of the mountain stands a granite obelisk, erected back in 1892 at the Urzhumka station. The view of the mountain is see
The "American" Hotel in Orenburg was one of the outstanding establishments of its time, built in 1901 by the Khuzainov brothers, particularly known for its unusual eclectic style. Rooms in this hotel cost from 1 ruble 50 kopecks, which was more expensive than in most other hotels in the city. The "American" Hotel was a popular venue, and various en
The Saraktash district of the Orenburg region is rich in springs that have a significant impact on the hydrological regime of rivers, lakes and ponds. The source of water has traditionally served as the main motive for human settlement of the area. In most settlements of the Saraktash region you can find at least one natural spring. To date, more t
The Argazinskaya hydroelectric power station, located on the Miass River in the Chelyabinsk region, near the village of Bayramgulovo, began its construction history in 1939. In this place of the river, several dams were already built before the appearance of the hydroelectric power station. The first of them was built in 1853 for the needs of mills
The Argazinskoye Reservoir, located in the Argayashsky District of the Chelyabinsk Region, is a large artificial reservoir, the largest in the region. Its construction began in 1939 on the Miass River and was completed seven years later in 1946 with the construction of the Argazinskaya Hydroelectric Station dam. The reservoir received its name from
The Ashinsky cave complex is a fascinating archaeological study, revealing the rich history of the ancient inhabitants of this area. Consisting of 25 underground sites, including caves, grottoes, karst arches and a rock overhang, the complex provides insight into the life of ancient people throughout various historical eras. One of the most notabl
The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin in the village of Klyuchiki-1 (First Klyuchiki) in the Perm region is a significant cultural heritage site with a rich history. Built in 1823, it served as a spiritual and community center until 1937, when services were discontinued. The church was built from bricks with the addition of egg yo
It is not reliably known whether Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin himself visited Samara; however, his journey through the local lands left its mark on his work. In the original version of "The Captain's Daughter," there is a description of the steppe landscapes that the poet passed through on his way to Orenburg. In honor of the centenary of the poe
The Eternal Flame memorial complex on Pobeda Avenue in Orenburg is truly one of the symbols of the city and a place where people gather every year to honor the memory of fallen soldiers and civilians, victims of the Great Patriotic War. Situated on a busy street, this memorial serves as a gathering place during various commemorative events, includ
Самый крупный из водопадов, расположенных на территории Башкортостана. Водопад образует один из притоков реки Худолаз, из-за этого его иногда так и называют. Помимо названия от реки Худолаз, водопад Гадельша так же называют Ибрагимовским или Туялас (башк. - "единый поток"). Свое официальное название водопад получил из-за расположенной рядом одноиме
Небольшой водопад, образованный стекающим горным ручьем с хребта Крыктытау, проходящим через нагроможденные глыбы камней - череду каскадов (ступеней). Водопад Могак расположен в Абзелиловском районе на юго-востоке Республики Башкортостан. Во время весеннего половодья речка Могак разливается, превращая небольшой водопад в мощный горный поток. Посеща
Голубое озеро, расположенное в Карамскалинском районе Республики Башкортостан, является уникальным природным объектом, привлекающим внимание своей прозрачной водой и светло-синим оттенком. Озеро имеет неправильную круглую форму и занимает площадь 400 квадратных метров. Его наибольшее расстояние от берега до берега составляет 25 метров, а глубина до
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