Magnitogorsk is a city located in Russia, in one of its most picturesque corners - in the Urals. Many tourists tend to visit it, so there are some features that attract travelers not only from other regions of Russia, but also from different countries of the world.
So, we will consider in more detail some features of the city, its main attractions, and dwell on historical facts.
General information
The reviews of Magnitogorsk indicate that this settlement is very picturesque and attracts tourists with a huge number of interesting places. The city has some features. One of them is that it is located at the intersection of the borders of Europe and Asia, and the second is that Magnitogorsk is one of the few cities in Russia that were founded relatively recently.
However, according to local residents, this settlement began to exist in the distant 18th century, when a fortress was built on the site of its current location, and subsequently the Magnitnaya village.
Locals say that the first settlement was defeated on the left bank of the Ural River. Subsequently, its other coast was also populated. In reviews of Magnitogorsk, tourists note many picturesque places where you can make excellent photos on their background.
Geographic data
What is the main feature of the location of the village, it was said above. It is located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, on the banks of the Ural River. In the place where the settlement in question is currently located, historical Bashkortostan was previously located. The city has a fairly large area - about 400 sq. Km. From north to south, the settlement stretches for 27 km, and from east to west - to 22. If we consider the territorial indicators of the city, then Magnitogorsk takes 25th place among Russian settlements.
Magnitogorsk is located at an impressive distance from the Russian capital - 2000 km. The regional capital of the region (Chelyabinsk), in which the city is located, is located at a relatively short distance - 308 km (if you move along the highway). The total population of the city is more than 410,000 people.
Economy
In reviews of the city of Magnitogorsk, it is said that the bulk of the economy of this settlement is in industry. The city has a number of large ferrous metallurgy plants, one of which was built right at the foot of Magnetic Mountain. Among the factories, the largest are the hardware-calibration and crane. A separate share of economic profit is accounted for by Prokatmontazh LLC, CJSC UralSpetsMash, as well as Magnitogorsk TPP. Magnitogorsk shoe factory is famous in many regions of Russia. These shoes are affordable and quality and quite popular among Russians.
As for the manufactured products, a large amount of ferrous metal, electrical equipment, automobiles and some other types of vehicles are produced in Magnitogorsk. In addition, city enterprises produce food products, tobacco products and some types of alcoholic beverages.
Education
The Russians pay special attention to what kind of education the residents of Magnitogorsk can get. The reviews say that the higher educational institutions of the city are primarily engaged in the training of specialists in the field of ferrous metallurgy, since this area of production is paramount in the specified locality.
The leading educational institutions of the city are Moscow State University (Magnitogorsk State University), MGK (Magnitogorsk State Conservatory), Higher School of Business, Institute of Tourism, as well as the Institute of Economics and Law. Many young people living in the city prefer to get higher education at the branch of the Ural Academy of Public Administration, which is also located in Magnitogorsk.
Of the middle-level educational institutions, special attention deserves such as: Magnitogorsk Pedagogical College, Magnitogorsk Multidisciplinary College of MSTU, as well as the Polytechnic College.
Key infrastructure
Residents and visitors of the city in their reviews of Magnitogorsk pay special attention to how well its infrastructure is developed. The transport system, which is represented by public types of vehicles and several taxi services operating within the city, functions perfectly here.
In reviews of a taxi in Magnitogorsk, it is said that the best local carriers are Yandex.Taxi, as well as Maxim and Luck.
According to tourists and residents of the city, the drivers of these companies always do their job clearly and behave very politely with passengers. Almost throughout the city there are free parking spaces, if desired, drivers can use paid parking lots.
It should be noted that in the city traffic congestion is often observed, in particular, this manifests itself in the evening, at rush hour, when after a hard day many hurry home.
According to reviews of the city of Magnitogorsk left by local residents, it can be said that the utilities here are working quite well, providing all the necessary services in a timely manner. Residents pay special attention to rather low tariffs set for utilities.
Among the negative reviews about the village, we can distinguish those that are left by young parents. According to them, the city does not have a sufficient number of places in kindergartens, and therefore there are certain difficulties with getting pre-school education.
Reviews of Magnitogorsk kindergartens for children say that far from all of them are equipped with the necessary materials for the normal education and development of the child. In this regard, many parents prefer independent learning of the child, and some of them practice hiring private nannies and teachers.
Work
Finding a job in Magnitogorsk, according to local residents, is not particularly difficult. In this locality, according to the townspeople, an employment center is functioning perfectly, which is responsible for the employment of local residents. Statistics show that the majority of the city’s population is engaged in industries related to the production of ferrous metals and food products. The most promising enterprises in this city are: the city-forming Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, MMK-Metiz, as well as crane and cement-refractory plants.
The medicine
In the online reviews of Magnitogorsk, one can often find certain opinions regarding medicine in the settlement in question. Most of them say that the city has a well-developed healthcare sector, there are a considerable number of institutions that are well-provided from the technical side. However, some residents of the city have a negative attitude to the fact that the majority of medical centers located here are classified as paid.
According to the residents of the city, the most promising healthcare institutions are such centers as Dr.Life, NEO, Indigo Children, LoraK Ural, and Glagoleva.
With regard to reviews of dentistry in Magnitogorsk, it is noted that excellent services are offered by such clinics as Moshkunova, Atlantida Dent, and Viva Dent.
Among all medical centers and complexes of a special profile, the most promising and popular, according to the majority of local residents, are: LCD MIBS named after S.M. Berezina, rehabilitation center for people with disabilities, MU, clinic of laser eye surgery Dr. A.G. Kazakbaev, as well as the school of medical hardening Neretina V.F.
sights
Special attention of tourists deserve many of the attractions that are located in Magnitogorsk. The comments left by tourists who have been here often offer some recommendations regarding visiting certain interesting places.
In their reviews of Magnitogorsk, many travelers recommend seeing the historic monument to the steam locomotive located on Railway Station Square. Absolutely all tourists who arrived in the city by rail can enjoy it.
Fans of the monuments can also head to the object erected in honor of the first builders of the city - the First Tent, which is located in the Veterans Park. This object was erected in honor of the time when one of the first representatives of the city’s population had nowhere to live - most of them then simply stayed with their families in large open-air tents.
Attention of tourists is also attracted by the obelisk "Europe-Asia", installed on the border of the junction of two parts of the world. It is located near the entrance to the Central passage, which runs across the river. This place is located next to Nosov Square.
Art lovers, while in the city, should definitely visit such cultural monuments as the Magnitogorsk Drama Theater named after Pushkin, the Opera and Ballet Theater, as well as the Boris Ruchev Museum-Apartment, where you can find many interesting objects.
Special attention should also be paid to the Magnitogorsk Museum of History and Local Lore, which presents expositions that visually tell about the rich and very interesting history of the city.
Fans of walks in interesting places can afford a visit to Victory Park and the Alley of the Metallurgists, as well as the German Quarter, which is located near Uralskaya Street, along Lenin Avenue. For lovers of walks in the picturesque flowering areas and alleys in the village there are a number of gardens that present interesting species of plants, shrubs and trees.
On many photos of the sights of Magnitogorsk you can see the city Chimes. They are presented in the form of a high stella, which reaches a height of 29 m. The entire column, at the very top of which a large city clock is installed, is completely covered with marble. At night, this building is illuminated with the help of specially installed equipment for this. Often in this place lovers make appointments, often various events are held, photo shoots are arranged.
Restaurants and Cafes
In reviews of Magnitogorsk, one can often find recommendations regarding visits to various entertainment venues in the city. These include some restaurants and cafes, which, according to local residents, offer their customers the highest quality service.
Some of the most popular restaurants in Magnitogorsk, according to tourists and representatives of the local population, include Gaststatte, Uchkuduk, HookahMall, Le Delice, La Fleur Cafe, as well as Iveria. As for the latter, it often acts as a venue for mass banquets in honor of the celebration of a celebration.
Speaking of the best cafes in the city, one should highlight “Bitter Coffee”, “Vanilla”, “Coffee Grinder”, as well as “Bravo”. Many city dwellers prefer to visit the local McDonalds. Moreover, not only children, but also adults.
In total, there are more than 450 cafes and restaurants in the city that are visited daily by residents and guests of the city.
Hotels
Special attention of tourists is attracted to places where you can organize a temporary overnight upon arrival in Magnitogorsk on a business trip or excursion. Reviews of Magnitogorsk, left by travelers from different regions of Russia and the world, often refer to those hotels that are recognized as the best in the city. These include: Aurora, Star House, Forum, Crown and Golden Yurt.
It should be noted that the listed vacation spots offer their guests the best living conditions and good food. The average cost of accommodation in comfortable rooms of the city’s hotels is relatively small - it is about 1,500 - 2,000 rubles per standard category apartment per day. Many tourists consider this price quite affordable for most representatives of the Russian population.
If you want to stay in less high-class, but inexpensive apartments, tourists can use the services of hostels, which are also many in the city. It should be noted that this type of temporary residence is most common among visitors who visit Magnitogorsk with a tourist visit. Among the most popular hostels in the settlement in question are: "Granit", "Kyoto", "Atlas", "Zeleny Log" and a hostel located at 18 Lenina Street. The hostels do not offer individual catering, and sometimes the living conditions leave much to be desired. But then for this type of housing you can pay about 400 - 700 rubles per day for a bed, which represents a good saving.
Acquisition of country real estate
Considering the features of Magnitogorsk, many residents of nearby cities express a desire to move permanently to this city. Often, summer cottages are acquired here, which are located in the picturesque regions of the village. As for the value of summer real estate, it ranges from 300 to 750 thousand rubles per plot.
Future summer residents turn their attention to the fact that there are several companies in the city that specialize in providing personal plots with all the necessary equipment, seedlings, seeds and garden chemicals.
One of them is the Victoria garden company (Magnitogorsk). The reviews about this company say that it is a large online store that can offer summer residents everything that they can wish for. The range of products provided to the attention of buyers can please many with its abundance. If you need to purchase something special, the client can always make an individual order for the search and delivery of the necessary goods.
According to the buyers of this online store, each client has an individual approach. All goods are delivered on time, in integrity and safety. This company has more than 10 specialized stores throughout the city, in which the retail sale of goods indicated on the site is carried out.
A similar company, City-Sad, also operates in the market of this settlement, which offers its customers a large catalog of country products. According to reviews, Magnitogorsk Gardens and those plots located in the regions adjacent to it are provided with products supplied, for the most part, by this store.