Russian city with a soul ... Not everyone will guess what is at stake. Someone will put forward their assumptions. And this is beautiful Samara. Glory Square , Helicopter, shrines and historical monuments - all this attracts many tourists from different cities and even countries.
A bit of history
The territory of the region became part of the Moscow kingdom in the 16th century, when the ruler annexed the Astrakhan and Kazan Khanates to the country. Now the true indigenous inhabitants of the city can be counted on the fingers, since in the XVII-XVIII centuries. foreigners and immigrants from other regions began to settle here. It is believed that it was thanks to this that a nation such as the Volga Germans appeared.
Ever since the Bavarians and other foreigners moved here, the rulers of a great power have noticed a significant economic recovery. In the middle of the XIX century. Samara has become one of the richest cities and regions of the country. During the reign of rulers, peasants lived very well here, therefore, when the Bolsheviks came during the Civil War, they met fierce resistance. This conflict is known in history as the Chapan War.
In 1935, Samara received a new name - Kuibyshev. And she wore it until 1990. During the Second World War, the city became the most important city of the Union. The government evacuated factories and diplomatic missions here. If in 1941 Moscow would have remained under the "patronage" of Germany, then Kuibyshev would have assumed the functions of the capital. Since that time, the Samara region has not been spared. She has undergone a lot. Now the administration of the Samara region, and the residents themselves, and tourists notice a decline in development.
Samara - a city with a Russian soul
When a traveler arrives in Samara, he literally does not know where to go and where to start sightseeing.
Tourists show noticeable interest in the historical monuments of the city. These are numerous mansions and museum-estates of famous personalities, museums of history and archeology.
A separate attraction is the Zhiguli brewery. It is the oldest beverage company. The beer brand "Zhigulevskoe" owes its appearance to this plant.
In addition, the holy places of the city are also famous. So, it will be interesting to spend time in the Iversky Convent, Savior Ascension Cathedral, the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
What else can attract Samara? Glory Square, Helicopter, Victoria Water Park, Samara Cosmic Center. This is not a complete list of attractions. But I still want to pay special attention to two impressive places.
Glory Square in Samara
Samara, the Square of Glory ... In its center is the famous monument of Glory, which proudly and majestically rises above the earth. The height of the memorial is 40 m. And the dimensions of the pedestal itself are 13 m. A monument was dedicated to the aviation workers, we will perform a labor feat during the Great Patriotic War. The monument was designed by sculptors P. Bondarenko, O. Kiryukhin and architect A. Samsonov. They began a joint project in 1965. In 1971, on November 5, the pedestal was opened. Residents of the city affectionately call the “Wings” memorial. Although some travelers confuse the monument with the memorial to Yuri Gagarin.
From the square you can see a beautiful panorama of the Volga and the embankment, where you can go down the descending stairs. To the right of the square is the "White House", as it is popularly called, i.e. Administration of the Samara region.
The eternal flame in Samara is located precisely on the Glory Square. There are always a lot of fresh flowers in memory of the feat of the fallen soldiers. On weekends and on holidays you can meet newlyweds and residents of the city. Everyone honors tradition.
In honor of the fallen soldiers, the architect Yu.I. Kharitonov, with the assistance of the city leadership, erected the Church of St. George the Victorious. Its external beauty and interior decoration attract the attention of tourists.
Observation Decks of Samara
Many tourists come to Samara to admire it from the viewing platforms. The best of them is the so-called "Helicopter". She got her name for a reason. During the Soviet Union, there was a helipad, which was equipped for Nikolai Kuznetsov. He is known for being the chief designer of the aircraft engine factory.
Equipped a viewing platform in 2000. The tender for the improvement of the wasteland was won by a company that belonged to the indigenous inhabitants of the village of Management. It offers a wonderful view of the Volga River, Samara Luka, the Zhiguli Mountains.
Even foreign tourists come to the city of Samara. The Glory Square, viewing platforms, museums and shrines - all this is being studied with undisguised interest and curiosity.