For many residents of large cities, the only place where you can see exotic and unusual plants is the botanical garden. Samara, a large and industrial city, is no exception. However, the locals were unusually lucky with the location of this island of nature and beauty. Samara Botanical Garden is located in the very center of the city and many perceive it as a park for walks. However, his original mission was different. The Botanical Garden (Samara) was created in order to study floristry and conduct scientific research, as well as preserve unusual and rare species of plants.
History of creation
The official date of foundation of the botanical garden in Samara is August 1, 1932. But according to the history of this area, the prerequisites for its origin appeared here much earlier. At the time of the foundation and development of settlements in this territory were the lands and gardens of local merchants. On one of the plots, rare varieties of pear and apple trees abundantly and massively grew. Subsequently, activists began to work on the foundation and development of the botanical garden at this place.
The Botanical Garden (Samara) was founded to study the unique nature of the Volga region. The preservation and enhancement of the natural wealth of local nature and vegetation formed the basis for the idea of creating this institution, which was opened as part of the Research Institute for the Protection and Conservation of Nature.
The Botanical Garden (Samara), which also includes an extensive gallery, has in its care more than 35 hectares of the territory on which more than 2,000 different plants grow.
During the years of World War II, vegetable gardens were planted on the territory of the Botanical Garden and tree crops were cut down. This time caused great damage and called into question the continued existence of the botanical garden. But in the future, the main territories were restored and put in order.
Currently, the Botanical Garden (Samara) is the only one in the entire territory of the Middle Volga. Here, basic scientific research and work on the study of rare plants of the region and the cultivation of new varieties are carried out. The government issued a decree conferring on this place the title of state natural monument.
The Botanical Garden (Samara) is currently the main scientific and research base for Samara State University. On its territory, events and lectures of various universities of the world are held, which cooperate with the Botanical Garden on various issues.
Residents and visitors of the city should definitely visit the Botanical Garden (Samara). Its operating mode depends on the day of the week. From Monday to Thursday, visitors are open from 8 to 17 hours. On Friday, the entrance to the territory is open until 12 noon. The Botanical Garden is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
How much does it cost to visit the Botanical Garden in Samara? Ticket prices for schoolchildren, students and senior citizens start at 20 rubles. For everyone else, an entrance ticket will cost 50 rubles.