Novocheboksarsk is the city of Chuvashia, located 17 kilometers from the capital of the republic - Cheboksary. The village stands on the right bank of the Volga River and is one of the best transport hubs of the state. Also, the city has a river port and 3 districts, which include 18 microdistricts.
In Novocheboksarsk, as in most of the republic, it has a temperate continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.
According to archaeological excavations, people lived in these places during the Mesolithic. The city itself is quite young, but it was growing rapidly and now even boasts interesting Newboksary sights. The village was formed by the union of 13 villages in 1960.
Cathedral of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir
This shrine is included in the architectural complex, with colonnades and arches, a fountain, a monument and a square.
The place for the construction of the temple was chosen only in 1988, and the first stone was laid after 2 years. The architect of the project is A. Oreshnikov. Construction work was completed by 1993, the rite of consecration of the lower church was carried out after 1 year, and the service was immediately carried out.
The main throne was consecrated only in 1996, with the simultaneous assignment of the status of a cathedral.
The temple and the architectural complex are located on Vinokurova street, 53.
Architectural ensemble
Perhaps every tourist who has visited the city has a photo of the Novocheboksarsk sight, we are talking about Cathedral Square and the architectural ensemble located on it.
The structure of Cathedral Square, in addition to the temple, includes:
- Sculpture of Prince Vladimir. It is made of bronze and mounted on a granite pedestal. The height of the statue is 5 meters.
- The temple grounds include a chapel, a hotel and an icon shop.
- The main gate (2000).
- The fountain called "Memory" (2003). By the way, this fountain is installed in honor of the villages that became part of the modern city, on the faces of the structure you can read the names of these settlements.
The whole complex is built in a single architectural style, all buildings are made of red brick with white framing.
According to tourists, this attraction of Novocheboksarsk delights and gives reason to be proud of a state that remembers its history.
Park of Culture and Rest "Elnikovskaya Grove"
A park in the city appeared almost at the time of the creation of the city. In 1995, part of the park came under state protection. The purpose of creating a protective zone is the preservation of unique vegetation, the restoration of the biological diversity of the region and scientific and educational work.
In addition, the park has attractions, there are playgrounds, you can ride horses, and in the winter skiing, several special tracks for skiers are laid on the territory.
But the most interesting attraction of Novocheboksarsk in this part of the city is the contact zoo. According to the reviews of tourists who visited the zoo with children, the latter are simply delighted with communicating with animals.
The number of animals is constantly growing, as the territory of the zoo is expanding, because more recently, at the time of opening, there were literally a couple of animals. Now there is even a wolf, whose name is Corporal, pony Mandarin duck and Milka, guinea fowl and turkeys, rabbits, turtles, pigs and hamsters, wild boar.
Animals get to the zoo under different circumstances, but often after people cruelly mocked or abandoned them. As tourists say, you should definitely look here, but not to talk about visiting the zoo later, but to remember that we are people and should carefully and lovingly relate to the flora and fauna of our planet. The park is located on Sovetskaya street, 46.
Cheboksary Hydroelectric Power Station and Museum of Hydropower
Today it’s hard to imagine a city without this novocheboksarskogo attractions, a grandiose construction - hydroelectric power. It cannot be said that the hydroelectric power station is the largest in the country; it is included in the Volga cascade of stations and is the last, fifth stage.
A long-lasting conflict is associated with the hydropower plant, because it is located on the territory of three constituent entities of the Russian Federation:
- Chuvashia;
- Nizhny Novgorod region;
- Mari El Republic.
And the differences are only one question: what level of water should be in the reservoir? To date, the mark is at a low level - 63 meters, so it is believed that the construction of a hydroelectric power station has not yet been completed and entails a number of both environmental and economic problems.
But whatever the contradictions in power circles, tourists are advised to definitely look into the museum at the hydroelectric power station, there are only positive reviews about it. The museum has a permanent exhibition in the lobby and two exhibition halls. During the tour you can learn about the history of construction and the importance of hydroelectric power for the entire region. The museum is located on 34, Naberezhnaya Street.
Museum of Local History and History
Want to know more about the history and sights of Novocheboksarsk? Be sure to go to the local history museum on Vinokurova street, 42a. Here you can learn about how the villages united, why they created the city. The entire exposition is built on the concept of "Star Road", which tourists especially like.
Other entertainments
The question arises, after visiting the main attractions of Novocheboksarsk, where to go?
According to tourists, you should look into the mime theater "Rain". Throughout the performance you will not hear a single word, but everything will be already clear from the actions of mimes. This type of art originated in Ancient Greece, even then talented actors with the help of gestures and facial expressions could cheer or tell a tragic story to the audience.
For lovers of painting, the doors of the Art Museum are open, which have already collected more than 650 paintings of different periods. You can also see handicrafts, graphics and sculptures in the museum. As part of excursion programs, lectures are held on the art and history of the city.
According to tourists' reviews, there are a lot of interesting sights in the city of Novocheboksarsk, here you can just stroll and admire the numerous monuments. And in 4 microdistricts of the city there are obelisks that cannot but admire with their beauty and majesty. Traveling through the expanses of Russia, you should definitely look into this city.