Upper Mamon is a village in the Voronezh region with a name unusual for the hearing of modern people. To date, this settlement does not even have an official city status, and this despite the ancient and rich history. What is remarkable about this village, is there any interesting sights in it and when was it founded?
From the depths of centuries to the present day ...
The official date of foundation of the Upper Mamon is considered to be 1702. It is believed that it was then that the outpost of the Ostrogozhsky regiment appeared on the Mamonka River. According to some, the original settlement was called Mamodynovy. There are historical documents that state that in 1731 the village had its own temple. In 1771, the Kazan Church was built. The neighboring villages on the banks of the Don - Osetrovka and Lower Mamon - were founded by settlers from the Upper Mamon closer to the middle of the eighteenth century. These settlements exist today. According to the “census” for 1798, Upper Mamon is a village in which 1368 men and 1401 women permanently resided. During the existence
of the settlement, the population increased. As of 2010, about 8,500 people live in Upper Mamon.
Origin of the unusual name
In the ancient Greek language there was the word "Mamas", which literally can be translated into modern Russian as "property" or "condition". What is noteworthy, the Greeks borrowed it from the Hebrew language. The word "mammon" came to the Russian language from ancient Greek, meaning already "natural wealth" or "treasures of the earth." It is from this definition that the river Mamonovka got its name. According to historical evidence, in ancient times, local lands were fertile, many different animals lived in the forests. It is not surprising that the new settlement was named Upper Mamon.
The history of the village during the Great Patriotic War
This settlement is also known as the place of military glory of Soviet soldiers during the Great Patriotic War. In December 1942, Operation “Small Saturn” was launched near the village - Red Army soldiers launched an offensive. Soviet soldiers managed to cope with the task, the enemy’s defense was broken, and just before the New Year’s it was possible to free all occupied settlements in the area. But, despite such a successful military operation, the village of Verkhny Mamon recalls not only the heroic feat of Soviet soldiers. For all the time of the Great Patriotic War, more than 1,500 soldiers born in this village died on the front.
Interesting facts about Upper Mamon
In total, about 60 archaeologically significant sites were discovered in this ancient village and its environs. There are real natural and architectural monuments in the area. The Don River itself is a real attraction. But nevertheless, the Nevestin Klyuc is considered to be the visiting card of the nature of these places - the area near the Gnilushi River, where groundwater comes to the surface in the form of fountains and springs. At different times, famous people and important
historical figures drove through the village, and sometimes stopped in the area
. Among them are representatives of the royal families, and famous poets and writers. The village of Verkhny Mamon (Voronezh region) is also the birthplace of many figures in various regions who have received public recognition. Over the years, here were born: Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Nikaraorovich Barbarashinov, Natalya Ivanovna Shaforostova, Lenin Prize winner Vasily Fedotovich Mukonin, Vladimir Mikhailovich Kotenko, writer and journalist, and many other talented and distinguished compatriots of ours.
Modern History of Upper Mamon
Today, Upper Mamon is a fairly large settlement, a regional center. Various enterprises operate in the village, including several large food production enterprises, construction organizations and farms. The settlement boasts a modern well-developed infrastructure, it has a large hospital, several clinics, and institutions of preschool and secondary education. A local lyceum with several areas of specialized education is what Upper Mamon can be proud of. Voronezh is the nearest city where you can get higher education. But what is especially nice, students can get excellent preparation for entering a university in their native village. There are many historical and natural attractions in the Upper Mamon and the surrounding area. However, this region is most popular among travelers who prefer ecotourism. In the village or its environs, you can stay for a few days - with a tent or renting a room from local residents. In summer, it is incredibly beautiful here, in the nearest forests there are a lot of berries and mushrooms, and the rivers are suitable for swimming and fishing.