The Botanical Garden (Tver) is a green zone, which locals love very much. Here, on an area of 2.6 hectares, a small forest is noisy, a picturesque pond is splashing, there is a greenhouse with a greenhouse, and rocky slides, and some wonderful exhibits of flowering plants, and a children's garden, and a section of the herbalist. On the territory of the botanical garden, research work is carried out, as well as this is a favorite vacation spot for citizens.
History
The Botanical Garden (Tver) was founded back in 1879 by the honorary citizen of the city, the merchant of the first guild, Ilya Ivanovich Bobrov. He planned to set up a green private estate on the banks of the Tvertsa River. The merchant personally planted oaks and larch trees, which still rustle with foliage and adorn the arboretum. Elegant wooden galleries were laid here, a rotunda gazebo was set up, and an arched bridge was built.
In 1898, the owner of the site was the teacher of natural sciences and botany Leonid Antonovich Kolakovsky. He assembled a rich collection of trees, shrubs and flowers, forming planting plants on a geographical basis. Through the efforts of Kolakovsky, the estate turned into a small botanical garden. Leonid Antonovich assigned a small experimental site, where he conducted practical classes for students. In 1930, according to the will of the owner, the Botanical Garden (Tver) became the property of the city.
Since then, the famous botanists A.A. Lebedev and M.L. Nevsky have been engaged in the garden. They significantly expanded the collection of the arboretum, laid new exhibits, and built a greenhouse.
Decades passed, and the ancient landscapes, despite the turbulent historical events and the rapid urban development, miraculously survived. Today, the Botanical Garden (Tver), the photo of which is in the article, is the pride of the city.
Present day
Nowadays, the garden is under the auspices of Tver State University. In 1996, a major reconstruction of the arboretum was carried out. In 1998, a program was launched to preserve the biological diversity of the Tver region.
This unique natural site is not only a favorite vacation spot of citizens, but also the basis for the educational process of Tver schools and universities. Here, active work is being carried out in the field of environmental education for children and adults, thematic events and master classes are organized, city holidays and concerts, art exhibitions are held. Everyone can buy an exotic plant: garden staff will help you choose the right option and teach you how to care for the flower.
Where is the botanical garden (Tver)
Photos (winter and summer, spring and autumn) demonstrate the beauty of a local corner of nature. At any time of the year, townspeople walk here, classes with students or some events are held. Every local resident knows where the botanical garden is located: the city of Tver, 16 Shevchenko Lane. It’s easy to get here: take any city transport to the Rechnoy Vokzal stop, then go along Komsomolsky Prospekt to Rechnoy Vokzal Square (in the direction from the city center and the Volga River). At the intersection of Komsomolsky Avenue and Gorky Street, there is a stand with a directional arrow. Turn in the direction indicated and go along Komsomolsky Avenue to the Yunost Hotel. Having passed the building of school number 35, turn right onto Katerina Farafonova street towards the Tvertsa river. After 200-300 meters Shevchenko lane begins, here you can already see the park itself. It remains to go through several wooden houses along Shevchenko Lane, and welcome to the Botanical Garden (Tver)! A photo (autumn colors it with all its colors, winter covers with a fluffy white blanket, spring gives hope, and summer a riot of greenery) must be done as a keepsake of this wonderful place!
Mode of operation
How does the botanical garden (Tver) work? Every day, the park accepts guests from morning until late in the evening. Entrance here is paid, for children, students and senior citizens discounts apply.
From Monday to Friday, any garden employee will be happy to answer visitors' questions, give a guided tour, employees have a day off on Saturday and Sunday, so vacationers can walk around the park on their own, admire the old oaks and larch trees, and breathe fresh air right in the heart of the big city.