Often, expecting nonresident guests, we ask ourselves: what places should they show? After all, everyone wants visitors to have the best impressions of his hometown. One of the best places for walking with guests is the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don. The photos in the article represent the beauty of this unique natural site.
Location
The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don is located in the Western microdistrict, northwest of the city railway station and the park named after Gorky (address: Lesoparkovaya St., 30a). According to numerous reviews, the Botanical Garden of SFU (Rostov-on-Don) is one of the most picturesque and interesting sights of the city. The abbreviation means the name of the Southern Federal University of Rostov-on-Don, which has an impressive history.
History
The garden was founded in 1927. The initiators were two scientists of the university - V.N. Vershkovsky and V.F. Khmelevsky, but the idea of ​​its creation was born much earlier, back in 1915. The organization of its implementation became possible only after the establishment of Soviet power. In 1927, a site near the Temernik River was allocated for the breakdown of the garden. In 1933, its area was increased from 74 to 259 hectares. Since 1928, the garden has been a kind of educational and research laboratory at SFU (formerly North Caucasian State University).
During its existence, the garden has established itself as a major educational, cultural and information center. Every year the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don is developing and growing. Today, there are about 6,500 species of shrubs, trees, and grass plants. It is known that garden staff do not plan to stop there.
Scientific activity
The mission of the Botanical Garden of SFU is to study, preserve, mobilize and rationally use the diversity of plants representing the steppe zone. In addition, the garden preserves the world flora in expositions and collections, enriches the flora cultivated in the region. The garden staff developed the scientific principles and foundations for the formation of an assortment of wood varieties used for landscaping the southern settlements of the country. The taxonomic composition of the new assortment is several times higher than the previous one. In addition, his life forms and ecotypes are more diverse.
Achievements
In 2017, the Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don will celebrate 90 years since its foundation. In the scientific world, it is recognized as the largest educational, resource, information and cultural object. The value of his contribution to the development of the educational and cultural environment is invaluable for the benefit of present and future generations. The Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don is a unique "museum" of nature, located within the southern capital of Russia. It has an interesting collection of growing trees (there are more than 5000 species), shrubs and herbaceous plants. A collection of representatives of the tropical and subtropical flora of Africa, Australia, South and North America, Southeast Asia, collected in the greenhouse, reaches 1600 forms and species.
Confession
The scientific and educational activities of the garden are recognized in our country and abroad. So, the walnut forms acclimatized here received bronze medals of VDNH. Repeatedly noted by diplomas, diplomas and medals of prestigious domestic and international exhibitions, the results of the Rostov flower growers. For a series of publications relating to the cultivation of garden roses, the head of the floriculture department A.K. Kovalenko in Dortmund was awarded a commemorative silver rose. In honor of the 80th anniversary, in 2007, the Botanical Garden of SFU was included in the international directory “Botanical Gardens. Living History ”as the only representative from Russia.
Description
The Botanical Garden (Rostov) - the photo below represents one of its most picturesque corners - is located on an area of ​​160.5 hectares, characterized by a variety of relief, soil, vegetation.
The Temernik River flows through its territory, there is a small stream, as well as a “mini-pool" created to collect water. On the territory of the garden is a recognized Orthodox shrine - a rare underground mineral spring with a large supply of medicinal and table drinking water. The source is named after St. Seraphim of Sarov.
The garden has a huge number of various plants representing the southern steppe flora. In the greenhouse with tropical plants and a nursery, visitors can freely purchase cultivated samples. The territory is shared by many zones: forest, park, steppe, etc. A museum is open for visitors to visit. The visit center offers to buy souvenirs for memory. The location of the garden in the city provides its accessibility for everyone. Therefore, at any time of the year the garden welcomes guests.
Garden invites for a walk
As in other cities, the Rostov-on-Don Botanical Garden (2016 was no exception) is a favorite vacation spot for residents in any season. On its alleys in the summer they make bike rides, and in winter lovers come here to go down from the gentle slopes on a sleigh. Here you can also admire rare plants and appreciate the magnificent collection of roses. By seasons, a bazaar opens where seedlings and seeds are sold. In 2017, the garden will celebrate its 90th anniversary.
Today the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don presents to its guests plants from various parts of the world. For example, here you can admire the representatives of the flora of Australia, Africa, America, the Eurasian continent. The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don, according to the reviews of its visitors, amazes many with its beauty. On the territory of an impressive metropolis, such as Rostov-on-Don, the garden is a green oasis, thanks to which Rostovites still manage to breathe more or less fresh air. The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don invites not only for pleasant, but also informative walks. This place is perfect for a relaxing family vacation, and for a romantic date.
Everyone who visits this local attraction has the opportunity to have a wonderful time and get a sea of ​​pleasant experiences. Numerous customer reviews indicate the extraordinary popularity of the garden. Guests note the beneficial effects of visiting attractions: those who have visited the garden neutralize the effects of stress and improve their mood.
Officially, garden walks are only allowed on specially designed roads and trails. But often Rostovites spend here tourist halts and picnics. According to reviews, this gives vacationers an unforgettable pleasure. The garden staff kindly asks all visitors to remember that it is strictly forbidden to make bonfires on the territory.
Services
The main tourist activity of the garden is to conduct excursions that allow visitors to get acquainted not only with exotic tropical and subtropical plants, but also with a collection of rare insects. Entrance to the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don is free. You can freely walk along it, take pictures, but to visit the greenhouse you need to sign up for an excursion. Visitors are offered several excursion programs, the list of which includes: “A familiarization tour of the Botanical Garden”, “Ecological Path”, “A tour of the open and closed ground”, “A tour of the departments”. It is possible to provide advanced programs for professionals and amateurs.
Conditions
To visit the excursions you need to make an appointment by phone. 8 (951) 822-71-51. Tours are held:
- on weekdays - from 9 to 14 hours;
- on weekends - from 10 to 14.
The duration of each excursion is 1-1.5 hours.
Cost of excursions
- For groups of up to 6 people - 500 rubles.
- For groups including more than 6 people, - 100 rubles. (from one person).
- For adults - 100 rubles.
- For children - 50 rubles.
How to get there?
- Minibuses No. 12, 25, 23, 20, 50, 93 (stop “Botanical Garden”).
- By bus No. 64, 37 (stop "Botanical Garden").
- By bus No. 15 (stop “Lesoparkovaya”).
Conclusion
The visitors say that the main advantage of the Botanical Garden is that you can freely come to this impressive area of ​​real wildlife located within the metropolis in order to stay in the middle of beauty and enjoy the silence. In addition, various plants can be purchased here. Visitors note some disadvantages: it’s difficult to park near the garden, the main avenue is broken and requires the laying of new asphalt pavement, more benches should be installed in the forest part for visitors.
The garden staff reminds that caring for the natural world represented in the garden will save this priceless attraction for posterity.