Victory Park (Samara) is today one of the green islands in the stone jungle of the modern metropolis. However, local residents appreciate it not only for the opportunity to relax in a quiet evening, but also as a monument to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the freedom of the Fatherland.
Victory Park (Samara): the beginning of history
This corner of Samara, located in the Soviet district, has long been a rather miserable sight. The two small lakes located here are overgrown with mud and become more like huge muddy puddles than recreation places for citizens.
Situated around the lakes, the Chernovy Gardens, famous in the recent past, famous for their apple trees, became desolate, and the apple trees themselves went wild. In general, the appearance of this “corner of the wild” was in sharp disharmony with the flowering appearance of the young Soviet region.
It was then that the leadership of the city and the region decided to turn this site into a park of culture and recreation, timed the event to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Great Victory. True, it was not possible to meet the deadlines by 1975, but two years later the grand opening of Victory Park in Samara took place.
From opening to the present day
Quickly becoming one of the symbols of the city, the new park of culture and recreation fell into disrepair by the mid-2000s. Of course, every year on the eve of the Victory Day it was redecorated, but over time this cozy green corner became more and more decrepit. Victory Park (Samara), a photo of which at the end of the 2000s went around all local publications, was a rather dull sight.
It was then that at the highest regional level, it was decided to radically reconstruct the entire park complex. All work was completed on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, when the Victory Park (Samara) was opened in a festive atmosphere.
Victory Park in Samara: how to get there?
The place of culture and rest, which received a new life in 2015, is well-respected by citizens, each of whom at least once visited this wonderful place.
Answering the question of city guests: “Where is Victory Park in Samara?” - Any local resident will explain in detail that this resting place is located almost in the center of the Soviet district. The area of the park, located on Aerodromnaya Street, between the stops "Entuziastov Street" and "Victory Park", exceeds thirteen hectares. There is everything to usefully spend your leisure time. You can get here by bus No. 70, trams No. 3, 23 and 17, as well as by taxi, running on routes No. 70, 217, 266, 283 and some others.
Victory Park (Samara): the natural environment in the center of the industrial giant
A culture and recreation park, broken in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of the Victory of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers in the Great Patriotic War, is located in a very picturesque place, which attracts residents not only from neighboring quarters, but also from the most remote areas of the city.
First of all, it is worth noting that, despite the relative youth, the park managed to maintain the atmosphere of an ancient place, which we read with envy in the works of Oscar Wilde and Leo Tolstoy. A huge role in creating this surroundings is played by two ancient lakes, along the banks of which ducks like to settle.
A stunning impression is created by the magnificent linden alley, which leads to the very center of the park. At the reopening on May 7, 2015, Victory Park (Samara) acquired another alley, which was planted together by the first persons of the city and region, war and labor front veterans, as well as radio and television stars and honorary residents.
Monuments and memorials
Originality and originality of the Victory Park is given by the monuments and monuments located here. Back in 1977, a memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War was erected here, a memorial obelisk dedicated to the front-line soldiers of Samara and the Samara region, the Eternal Flame was lit.
In the harsh 1990s, the leadership of the city and the region managed to find funds to erect a wonderful building right in the center of the park - a majestic monument dedicated to immigrants from the region who took part in the famous Victory Day parade in Moscow in June 1945, a little more months after signing unconditional surrender. He, like all other military monuments, always has fresh flowers.
A special attitude is observed by the Samara people to the Palace of Veterans, erected as soon as possible in 2001. This is a three-story modern building where visitors can not only communicate with each other, but also use the services of the local library, radio center and cafe. There is also a small museum where visitors are told about the history of the local veteran movement.
Monuments in Victory Park in Samara include, in addition to the above-mentioned monuments, another monument to the famous general Dmitry Karbyshev, who during the years of the war, in the face of monstrous torture, was faithful to this oath and did not betray his comrades.
There is a place in the park where tears welling themselves. This is a memorial opened eight years ago dedicated to minors who found their death behind the barbed wire of Nazi concentration camps. Next to this touching place is a chapel in honor of Saints Boris and Gleb.
Military equipment - an interesting pastime for adults and children
For many years, military equipment in Victory Park (Samara) has been its indispensable attribute and a kind of bait for young and adult visitors. All visitors are especially delighted with the T-34 tank, which you can not only admire, but also climb. Also in the park there is a powerful howitzer, preserved from the time of the war.
Also in this place of rest regularly (especially before the next anniversary of May 9), improvised exhibitions of small and automatic weapons are organized . Not only children, but also adults are happy to pick up a Kalashnikov assault rifle or a KPVT machine gun.
World of entertainment
Victory Park (Samara) - this is, first of all, of course, a place of rest and memory for the dead soldiers. However, there are also various sites where you can have fun. Firstly, these are all kinds of attractions, among which Ferris wheel, Russian swing, the famous “Moon” are especially fond of.
Secondly, many guests of the park like to ride boats and catamarans, which can be rented right on the lake. In addition, there is a good playground, a pond with a fountain and several summer cafes.
Thirdly, various recreational activities are regularly held on the territory of the park, dedicated not only to public holidays, but also to local celebrations. Especially the locals enjoy the fun associated with the wires of winter, rituals, the origins of which are rooted in ancient traditions, the celebration of Family Day, Ivan Kupala, Mother's Day.