In the center of the city of Sol-Iletsk, located in the Orenburg region, stands Victory Park - a symbolic memorial dedicated to the memory of those who did not return from the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War. This park was established in memory of the 3838 city residents who died in that terrible ordeal. The opening of the park took place o
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While flying on the Li-2 plane on March 2, 1943, the weather suddenly changed: the Orenburg sky became cloudy and a snowstorm began. In conditions of poor visibility and difficult atmospheric conditions, the crew began to encounter unforeseen difficulties. Unable to reach the planned airfield in Orenburg, the pilots decided to make an emergency lan
Combat Mountain is a unique natural object associated with the emergence of salt layers to the surface. It is a pronounced salt dome in the form of a ring ridge with a diameter of about 740 meters and a relative height of up to 70 meters. It is located approximately 8 kilometers north of the resort town of Sol-Iletsk. The mountain was formed due t
Lake Shalkar-Ega-Kara, located in the east of the Svetlinsky district of the Orenburg region, is the largest body of water in the region. It has the shape of an almost perfect circle, with a diameter of about 11 kilometers and a coastline of almost 96 kilometers. The area of the lake is slightly more than 9 thousand hectares, while its average dept
One of the main attractions of the village of Black Spur in the Orenburg region is the Church of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian. The construction of the temple was completed in 1996, and since then it has become a place of worship for many parishioners. Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin, a political figure and adviser to the Pres
A spring near the village of Vyazovka in the Orenburg region is a valuable source of clean drinking water. It was founded by Father Victor, bishop of the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. In 2014, thanks to the regional environmental program and the efforts of OJSC Gazprom, the spring was improved and updated. The work include
The monument to the fallen Heroes, erected in the once existing village of Kopansky, Akbulak district, Orenburg region, stands as a mute testimony to the courage and sacrifice of Soviet soldiers who fought during the Great Patriotic War. Today the village of Kopansky no longer exists, its name has been erased from maps, and its houses have been des
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
Church of the Holy Trinity, located on the territory of the hospital named after N.I. Pirogov in Orenburg, is a striking example of the architectural and spiritual heritage of this region. Construction began in 2009 and was completed two years later, the temple quickly became the center of the religious and cultural life of the surrounding resident
In the history of the Orenburg region, many old mines are fortified, among which the Saigachiy mine stands out. Located in the Orenburg region, in the Rodnikovye Shishki tract, at a distance of 2.5 km northeast of the village of Berdyanka, this mine is a natural monument of the region, its area covers 2.0 hectares. Currently, the conservation of t
The history of the Orenburg Regional State Philharmonic goes back to 1943, when in the city of Chkalov (now Orenburg) the concert and variety bureau was transformed into the Chkalov State Philharmonic. This decision was made in order to improve concert activities. At that time, the evacuated Leningrad Academic Maly Opera and Ballet Theater named af
The monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Great Patriotic War is located in the central park of the Perevolotsky district of the Orenburg region, at the intersection of Leninskaya and Proletarskaya streets. Symbolizing a warrior and home front worker, it is represented by two bronze figures mounted on a granite pedestal. The top layer of
The beach on the Samara River, near the city of Buzuluk, is truly an attractive place for relaxation and fishing. Despite some pollution due to its popularity, it is still a place where you can spend time in nature and enjoy the river. The rocky shoreline and rocky muddy river bottom can add some character to the beach experience, but good water e
The monument to heroic soldiers, residents of the village of Blagoslovenka, Orenburg region, is a touching testimony of memory and respect for those who gave their lives for their Motherland during the Great Patriotic War. The departure of 296 people from the village to the front and the failure of 152 of them to return reflects the enormous losses
At the end of the summer of 1998, in the center of Orenburg, at the intersection of Krasnoznamenaya and Sovetskaya streets, a new monument was unveiled, dedicated to the visit of the poet Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin and lexicographer Vladimir Ivanovich Dal to Orenburg. This event took place on the anniversary of the 200th anniversary of the birth
The memorial complex "Walk of Glory", opened on May 8, 2015 in the village of Oktyabrskoye, Orenburg Region, is a significant landmark of the Oktyabrsky district. Its opening was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The opening ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Orenburg Reg
The Transural Grove Monument is a memorial dedicated to the victims of political repression in the 20th century, located in the southern part of the city of Orenburg, Russia. Opened on July 11, 1993, it is a small mound made of granite stones with an Orthodox cross installed on top. There is a memorial plaque on the monument with the inscription:
On the left bank of the Ural River, in the territory of the city of Orenburg, there is the first sign marking the border between Europe and Asia on the territory of Russia. This obelisk, installed in 1981, is a square column about 15 meters high, topped with a stainless alloy ball, and was created according to the design of the architect Gennady Iv
The Memorial of Military Glory and the Eternal Flame, located on the main street of the village of Oktyabrsky, Orenburg region, is one of the main attractions of this area. This memorial is an important symbol of memory of those who died during the Great Patriotic War. Situated next to the Eternal Flame, the memorial stands as an important site whe
The monument dedicated to the Orenburg Cossacks occupies a place of honor at the intersection of Chkalov and Stepan Razin streets, not far from the St. Nicholas Cathedral. This strategic location gives the monument additional significance for the Cossacks, as well as for all residents of the city of Orenburg. The authors of the sculptural composit
The project for the construction of the former Assembly of the Nobility was created by academician of architecture A.P. Bryullov, brother of the famous artist Karl Bryullov. General I.F. Blaramberg, who arrived in Orenburg in the year the construction of the building was completed, expresses his opinion about its authorship. The description of the
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