Rubtsovsk is one of the cities of the Altai Territory. For travelers, the city will be interesting for its charm and leisurely movement and, of course, attractions. How to spend a weekend in Rubtsovsk is interesting? Where to go, what to see?
General information about the city
Rubtsovsk got its name thanks to its founder - a peasant who moved to these places, Mikhail Rubtsov. In 1886, under his leadership, a settlement began to be laid, and in 1927 Rubtsovsk began to bear the status of a city, which later became one of the industrial centers of the Altai Territory.
Over the relatively short history of Rubtsovsk, Altai Territory, not too many sights have appeared, but all are under close supervision and control.
The distance to the regional capital is 290 km. The city itself is the administrative center of the Rubtsovsky district. Only 40 km is the border with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The population of about 147 thousand people, this is the third indicator in the subject, second only to Barnaul and Biysk.
In 1955, Rubtsovsk was visited by the Indian delegation in the person of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to get acquainted with the experience of urban economics.
Museums and galleries in Rubtsovsk
In order to plunge into the history of a city, region or a certain sphere, you must visit local museums that will reveal secrets, interesting facts and just help you plunge into the magical atmosphere of history. There are several in Rubtsovsk, for example, a local history museum on 137a Lenina Ave.
The first exhibits appeared in 1967. From then until today more than 24 thousand museum specimens have been collected, each of which has a personal description.
Topics of the main exhibitions:
- industrial development of the city after the war;
- history of cultural institutions;
- the development of the Komsomol organization;
- a review of the Chernobyl accident, the role of the Scars in its liquidation, and much more.
Picture Gallery named after V.V. Tikhonov - another attraction of Rubtsovsk. Address: st. Kalinina, 15. Year of opening: 1989. The gallery got its name in honor of the founder - Vladislav Vladimirovich Tikhonov. The main exhibition of paintings built on the compositions of Altai artists. In total, the gallery stores more than 1000 exhibits.
Central collections:
- The work of artists Rubtsovsk.
- The work of artists of Altai.
- Domestic artworks of the mid 20 - early 21 century.
The Museum of the History of Medicine of Altai (a photo describing the attractions of Rubtsovsk can be found on all tourist sites that tell about the city) is located at the address: per. Communist, 35. The institution opened its doors to visitors in December 1993. Everyone will be able to look into the microscope from the last century, to see firsthand how operating or mobile wards looked before. More than 10 thousand exhibits are in the museum, the main exhibitions are related to:
- medicine during the war;
- the history of the development of medicine in Altai;
- medicine of the last century;
- agitation in the 21st century for a life without drugs.
Architectural monuments and sculptures
One of the magnificent buildings of the city is the Cathedral Church of the Archangel Michael, located on Sovetskaya Street, 9. The building was built in 1906, when Rubtsovsk still did not have the status of a city. At the moment, the temple is a protected monument of architecture. The building is built in the form of a ship with a high "mast" - a bell tower.
There is a attraction of Rubtsovsk, the photo of which is located on souvenir cards, magnets and calendars, it has become an unwritten symbol of the city - this is a house under a spire. At the time when it was being built (and this is 1949), Rubtsovsk was a low-rise wooden settlement, and the house “under the spire” became the first stone and so high (3 floors + spire). It was with him that massive stone building began, and now elite apartments are located in this house. Address: st. Komsomolskaya, 124.
The sculpture "Horse in a coat" on the street. Dzerzhinsky, 13 amuses both citizens and tourists. It is dedicated to the famous Russian expression. The figure is made of metal. The horse himself is dressed in an elegant coat and sits on a bench, which makes it possible to take a picture with him in an embrace.
Where can I go for a walk?
City Park of Culture and Rest CM. Kirova is a favorite place for children and their parents. There are various attractions in the green spaces, numerous shops with ice cream and drinks work - what else is needed for an active weekend with the whole family? Address: per. Civil, 17
You can take a walk next to the river along the N.F. Petrova. In a single complex with a green zone, the embankment has become a favorite place for newlyweds' photo shoots. Located at: Lenin Ave., 1.
On the station square there are several attractions of Rubtsovsk, next to which you want to sit, take a walk or reflect. Firstly, the fountain, cooling in the summer days, and secondly, a memorial complex dedicated to the fallen soldiers during World War II. Address: pl. them. 21st Guards Rifle Regiment.
Cinemas and theaters of the city
Another attraction of Rubtsovsk is the drama theater. He began his work in 1937 at the request of the Scars themselves. Since then, he annually gives viewers brilliant performances. Honored artists of Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Mari Ela, honored cultural workers worked and work under the roof of the theater. In recent years, the theater is included in the list of especially significant social objects. Address: st. Karl Marx, 141.
You can watch movie news at the Rainbow Cinema, located at ul. Tractor, 17 - is 4 modernly equipped halls with a capacity of 500 seats. Demonstration of films takes place in the usual format, and in 3D.
Cinema "Pearl" in the cultural and entertainment center "Russia" at 56 Lenin Ave., has only one room, but no less popular, because located in the city center, and next to it in the building is a cafe, food from which you can take with you.
Thus, tourists and residents of Scots can spend an interesting vacation or weekend in the city by visiting the main places of interest.