The city of Ussuriysk arose on the site of the ancient city of Suipin - the administrative center of the eponymous province of the Jurchen empire, founded in the 12th century AD. On its territory, many interesting historical monuments, as well as unique natural sites, have been preserved.
Ancient and modern sights of Ussuriysk attract many tourists to this city, including from China and the regions of the Russian Federation.
Arbat
You can see the main attractions of Ussuriysk within one walk by going to the historic city center. Residents call it Arbat, by analogy with the famous Moscow street, and it is there that modern Ussuri youth prefers to arrange meetings and dates. Once in this area of the city, you can see many 1- and 2-storey buildings built in the late 19th - early 20th century.
Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin
The church (address: 80 Chicherin St.) was consecrated in 1914. It was built on the site of the dilapidated St. Nicholas Church, in which in 1891 a prayer service was served in the presence of the then Crown Prince, the future Emperor Nicholas II. In the late 20s of the last century, the church was closed and used for household needs. However, in 1945 it was returned to believers, and today the temple is the center of the spiritual life of Ussuriysk, and its bell tower is considered one of the architectural symbols of the city.
Emerald Valley Park
The location of this attraction of Ussuriysk and its environs is the village of Utesnoye. The park is divided into several zones. Its decoration is a Russian prison with many wooden buildings, including a watchtower, a peasant and merchant's house, a bathhouse, a forge, a prison and other household structures. Inside each building, the life of bygone eras is recreated. In the “Russian” zone of the park you can also see the reconstruction of the sanctuaries of the coastal peoples and get acquainted with the tools of their traditional crafts.
In addition, visitors can:
- visit the “medieval European fort”, which is used as a venue for historical reconstruction festivals;
- shoot from ancient weapons (bows, throwing machines and crossbows) in a shooting gallery and so on.
Sights of Ussuriysk: monuments
There are several memorials in the city dedicated to the soldiers who gave their lives for their homeland:
- The main one is the complex, located on Victory Square. It was erected in 1977 in honor of the soldiers formed in Ussuriysk 239th Infantry Division, which fought near Moscow and reached Berlin.
- Another monument is dedicated to the young residents of the city - the Jungs, who in 1942-1945, along with adult sailors, plowed the waters of the Pacific Ocean. His address is the intersection of Krasnoznamennaya and Pushkin streets.
- In May 2005, a monument to drivers and workers who died during the Second World War was unveiled near the railway station. It is notable for the fact that a tablet with a testament to the descendants is fixed on the monument. According to the idea of the authors of the memorial, it will be necessary to open it only in 2045 - 100 years after the Great Victory.
- In the village of Voskhod there is a monument to the Ussuri miners, whose heroic work brought the Great Victory closer. Its part is two real coal trolleys.
- There is also a monument to the plumber in the city . It differs from the analogues installed in other European cities in that the Ussuri worker proudly stands in full growth, and does not peek out of the hatch.
Ussuriysk Attractions: Turtle
In the 1860s, in the village of Nikolsky, as the city was then called, two such stone statues were discovered. The first of them was sent to Khabarovsk, and the second was seen and described by the famous traveler and explorer of the Far East N. Przhevalsky. Today, the address of this most important attraction of Ussuriysk is as follows: DORA Park, ul. Volodarsky. According to scientists, the statue dates back to the 12th century AD and is one of the few objects of the Jurchen city of Suipin that has survived to this day.
DORA Park
This place of rest beloved by all citizens is famous not only thanks to the ancient stone turtle. The DORA park has always been in the focus of attention of the Ussuriysk authorities, therefore it is distinguished by well-groomed and clean. There are many attractions there, so on weekends it is always very crowded. In addition, there are several cafes in the DORA park where you can eat and feed small fidgets. There is also a small zoo where animals who have suffered during the recent flood have found shelter.
Lotosovo lake
The sights of Ussuriysk, photos of which are already known to you, are creations of human hands. However, in the vicinity of the city there are many natural wonders. Among them, a special place is Lake Lotus. During the flowering season of this truly royal flower on the lake, you can rent a boat and enjoy the magical spectacle from the closest distance.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
The church was built in 2002 at the address: Slobodskaya street, 15a. According to the majority of residents of Ussuriysk, the temple is the most comfortable and spiritual place in the city, so many townspeople there prefer to get married and perform the baptismal ceremony. The church has 4 domes and 7 bells. In the center is a two-tier iconostasis. The main shrines are 3 ancient icons: St. Seraphim of Sarov with a particle of the relics of the Monk, the Holy Trinity and Theodosius of Pechora.
Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Talking about the sights of Ussuriysk (see photo above), one cannot but mention this beautiful temple (Komarova, 60a). Although it was built in 2007, its architectural appearance is made in the best traditions of Russian architecture of the early 20th century.
Museum of Local Lore
At the address: 80 Krasnoznamennaya Street - in Ussuriysk there is a Museum of Local Lore. It occupies the oldest surviving building of the city. The museum opened in 1999. At the moment, it has collected more than 1,500 exhibits telling about the history of Ussuriysk, about crafts, its inhabitants, culture and life. Five halls with a total area of 364.7 square meters are allocated for their placement. m
The pride of the museum is the ancient artifacts found during archaeological excavations, which to this day are conducted on the territory of the city. There is also an exposition dedicated to the participation of the Ussurians in the Second World War, and a hall where objects typical of the life of the Soviet period are exhibited. The museum holds lectures and master classes for children.
Now you know the main attractions of Ussuriysk. As you can see, they are diverse and interesting, therefore this city is considered to be a great place for spending long weekends.