Mount Brave, also known as the “TV tower” because of the radio repeater on its top, is a beautiful natural observation deck with a magnificent view of the man-made Zhigulevsk Sea, the Komsomolsky district of the city of Togliatti, as well as a panorama of the city of Zhigulevsk and the hydroelectric complex. At an altitude of 303 meters, Mount Otva
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The Stepan Razin Cave, located in the Samarskaya Luka National Park, is an interesting natural formation surrounded by historical legends. This cave is of karst origin and was formed as a result of rocks being washed away by water. Of particular interest to the cave is the legend associated with it about Stepan Razin, the leader of the uprising of
The house of the merchant Chukin in the village of Askuly in the Samara region has an interesting history, although the exact details of the fate of its owner remain unknown due to different versions of history. Perhaps the merchant Chukin disappeared in the Gulag or was dispossessed and forced to leave for Kazakhstan. It is interesting that the C
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
The monument to Vasily Chapaev is one of the most expressive and beautiful monuments in Samara. Installed in November 1932, it was dedicated to the hero of the Civil War in honor of the 15th anniversary of the October Revolution. The monument was placed on the square in front of the Samara Academic Drama Theater named after Gorky, which is now call
The howitzer gun in the Victory Park of the city of Samara is a historically important military weapon - a 76-mm divisional gun of the 1936 model. This Soviet artillery weapon, developed during World War II, is installed in the park as a symbol of the memory and heroism of the people during the war. The F-22 gun became the first completely Soviet
A new monument dedicated to border guards of all generations was erected in Samara. This monument was placed in Victory Park. The grand opening took place on Sunday, May 27, 2018, and was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the border service of the Federal Security Service (FSB). The monument is a sculpture of a milita
The monument to minor home front workers, installed in Samara in the park at the intersection of Polina Osipenko and Novo-Sadovaya streets, is an expression of the city’s gratitude to the children who made a significant contribution to the overall effort for victory during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. This monument was created on the init
The fountain in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Victory, located on the Square of Heroes of the XXI Army in the city of Samara, was built in 1985 in honor of the fortieth anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. This fountain is the largest in the city and has become the historical pride of its residents. The square where the fountain is
The Church of All Saints in the city of Samara was conceived in early 2000 as a monument to the lost church, which was blown up in 1931 on Sportivnaya Street. The idea of building a new church was supported by Archbishop Sergius of Samara and Syzran, who blessed the collection of donations for this project. The construction of the temple began in
In 1967, on a small square named after Felix Dzerzhinsky and located near Khlebnaya Square in Samara, a monument to this outstanding Soviet state and party figure was erected. The architectural design of the monument was developed by the famous architect Alexey Morgun, and the sculptural part was created by the talented sculptor Igor Fedorov. Feli
The Samara Fortress, founded in 1586 by Prince Grigory Zasekin at the intersection of the Volga and Samara rivers, is one of the important historical sites of the city. Its purpose was to ensure the protection of navigation on the river and the protection of state borders from attacks. Although the fortress has not survived to this day (it was des
Beria's bunker in Samara is a historical structure whose history and significance remain largely a mystery. Construction of the bunker began in the late 1930s and was aimed at providing protection for important buildings and officials during the war. It was initially planned that, if necessary, government structures, members of the General Staff an
The monument to Pyotr Vladimirovich Alabin was erected in Samara in the year of his 195th birthday. This monument was created by sculptor Karen Sarkisov and architect Alexey Yankov. The height of the sculpture is about three meters and it was cast in bronze. Pyotr Vladimirovich Alabin played an important role in the social and political life of Sa
The monument to the black hussars was unveiled in Samara on September 7, 2018, next to the district officers’ house. The Fifth Alexandria Hussar Regiment, belonging to Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, was redeployed to Samara in 1910. During the First World War, the hussars left the city. The distinctive feature of the regimen
Stalin's bunker, or as it is also commonly called, a command post-bomb shelter, was built in Samara in 1942 and is located at a depth of 37 meters. This defensive structure is a reserve location for the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the USSR I.V. Stalin. The bunker was opened to the public in 1990 and today functions as a civil
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