The Republic of Udmurtia is not known to everyone. But then everyone knows who Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and “Buranovsky Grandmothers” are. But what connects these two names with the indicated locality? The answer is simple: it is the small homeland of the great composer and modern pop group. But not only this is famous for such an amazing region. The sights of Udmurtia, its nature, cuisine, national traditions and folk arts and crafts have recently been of great interest not only to Russians themselves, but also to foreign tourists.
Majestic nature
Russia is simply replete with luxurious, sometimes wild and inaccessible nature. And this is her greatness. Not the last place among all this splendor is occupied by the natural attractions of Udmurtia. One of such places is the Ust-Belsk park. It is located in the southeastern part of the Republic at the confluence of the Kama and Belaya rivers. This reserve was arranged in the late summer of 2001.
The total area of the park reaches 1770 hectares. Here rare species and breeds of animals and tree species that are listed in the Red Book of Udmurtia and Russia are preserved. Also among the objects of this zone can be noted a variety of types of forests, ponds and the natural monument "Chagandinsky caves."
The natural landmark of the Republic of Udmurtia is also called the Nechekin National Park. Its area is 20 thousand hectares. The reserve also boasts an abundant flora and fauna. Of particular value is the right bank of the Nechkinka River, where you can meet old pine trees.
Tchaikovsky lived here
To talk about the sights of Udmurtia and not to mention the place where Pyotr Tchaikovsky was born and raised means to forget the name of this world famous composer. He was born in the city of Votkinsk, on the street of the Lord. In 1940, in the house in which the composer was born a hundred years ago, a museum was opened in memory of this man. The two-story building demonstrates the things and the atmosphere in which the first childhood of little Petit passed. The building with a mezzanine, where the whole Tchaikovsky family lived, was built in 1806. And opposite the house was the Annunciation Cathedral, in which the future composer was baptized.
The museum has a huge hall where classical music concerts, literary evenings and theatrical performances are regularly held. The Tchaikovsky House Museum is the hallmark of the Udmurt Republic.
Eyes
Sights of Udmurtia sometimes include entire cities. A striking example of this is the city of Glazov, with the origin of the name of which is connected a very entertaining story. When Empress Catherine the Great considered the plan of the future settlement on the drawing, she mentioned that he reminds her of an all-seeing eye, looking into a human heart. And so such an amazing name appeared. Well, the sights of Glazov (Udmurtia) are inextricably linked with the history of the city.
The historical center of the village, from which seven streets diverge, is considered an official object, which is included in the list of attractions. Glazovsky Museum of Local Lore is located on Kirov Street. And not far from one of the office centers there is an interesting monument to the janitor. No less exciting is the monument to Pavlik Morozov.
Crocodile Gene, dumpling and Kalashnikov in Izhevsk
Sights of Udmurtia, museums, monuments in particular, are of extraordinary interest to tourists. First of all, you need to visit the museum complex to them. Kalashnikov. There is a continuous exhibition, which tells about the life and work of a famous designer. Often arranged here and exhibitions of memorable dates of the history of Izhevsk, ancient weapons.
The most famous in Udmurtia is the monument to the crocodile, erected in Izhevsk. Its opening took place in 2005. The majestic crocodile sitting on the bench, dressed in a top hat and bow tie, immediately liked the local population and visitors.
Izhevsk is called the birthplace of dumplings. So, in 2004 a monument was opened here to this beloved by many gourmets product made of dough and meat. This is a three-meter-high fork with a dumpling impaled on it.
Architecture
Sights of Udmurtia include more than 400 monuments of architectural heritage. Each of them and everything as a whole protects the state. Among these objects, a large number of churches dating from the late XVIII - early XX century. The most amazing of them can be called the Trinity Church, the Holy Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a mosque.
And the Ludorvay Architectural Museum-Reserve should be mentioned as a special point. It houses an old windmill from the century before last and a manor that dates back to the beginning of the last century. This is an active attraction among their own kind. In it you can find a sauna in the black, stable, pagan sanctuary and barns.