On the banks of the Ural River, in the city of Orenburg, on January 28, 1899, the first city electric station was put into operation. The station building, built in neo-Romantic Art Nouveau, impresses with its architectural style, reminiscent of a palatial character, and decoration in the Gothic and Romantic styles. The main building of the statio
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The history of the museum, located in a building that originally housed a boarding school for visually impaired children, dates back to 1969. After the tragic death of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the students of this school proposed creating a school museum in memory of him. On the 40th anniversary of the first manned space flight, in April
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the city of Orenburg is an important Orthodox church, which was founded on April 30, 1852 by Dean Vasily Olshansky. The construction of the temple was completed on October 30, 1853, and its consecration was carried out on November 22, 1853 by His Eminence Anthony, Bishop of Orenburg and U
The monument to Musa Jalil in the Fourth of April Square in the city of Orenburg was erected in 1996 to mark the 90th anniversary of the poet’s birth. This monument is dedicated to the great poet-hero, born in the Orenburg region. The monument depicts Musa Jalil sitting on a stone and calmly watching people passing by. This image conveys the atmos
The sculpture "Alarm Clock", installed in the Perovsky Park in Orenburg, has become a new remarkable art object in the city. This two-meter tall alarm clock, installed at the intersection of Postnikov and Zwillinga streets, attracts attention with its unusual design and symbolic meaning. On the dial of the alarm clock it is written “Orenburg” and
Bust of Orenburg military governor V.A. Perovsky, installed in Perovsky Park in the city of Orenburg, is one of the symbols of the city, as well as a reminder of the important historical role of this outstanding personality. Vasily Alekseevich Perovsky was an outstanding general, governor-general of the Orenburg and Samara provinces. His initiativ
The caravanserai in Orenburg is a historical and architectural complex that was built between 1837 and 1846. It is a significant object both for the city and for the whole of Russia. Initially, this complex was created with voluntary donations to house the office of the commander of the Bashkir-Meshcheryak army, as well as to provide hotel and educ
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
The Alexander Spring is a holy spring located 6 kilometers southwest of the village of Saraktash and nine kilometers along the road from it. This source is consecrated in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. A worship cross was installed above it, and a chapel was built where believers come for prayers and consecration. The celebration de
In the Ilek district of the Orenburg region, there is a village called Kardailovo, founded by settlers from the Voronezh province in 1819. Initially, the villagers practiced Christianity, leading to the necessity of building a church. In 1829, the villagers appealed to the Orenburg diocese with a request to build a church, which was approved. Cons
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
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