In Russia, a sufficient number of unusual sights. The times when the main places in any city were the local history museum and the monument to V.I. Lenin in the central square, go to the distant past. Today, tourists in any city will find something to see from new and interesting sights. Did you know that there is a square of Siberian cats in Tyumen?
Competition for the best project
At the place where the cat's square is located today, there used to be a small nameless park. It was decided to equip and arrange in a new way to the day of the city in 2008. There was no exact theme and idea of elevating the territory. Therefore, the city authorities suggested that local architects show their imagination and offer any projects suitable for the existing zone. The winner of the competition was Marina Alchibaeva, a gifted girl who proposed turning the nameless alley into the square of Siberian cats.
How cats Leningrad saved
Why cats? This question begs many who get acquainted with the attraction for the first time. The sculptor admits that one entertaining legend served as a source of inspiration. During World War II, in besieged Leningrad, local residents ate all of their cats. Left without natural enemies, rats began to multiply in terrifying progression in the city. These animals filled everything, instantly destroyed any food in the liberated city, spoiled furniture and interiors of houses, and sometimes even allegedly attacked people. The inhabitants of Tyumen learned about the incident and hastened to help Leningraders by sending them a whole wagon of Siberian cats, famous for their hunting abilities. Legend has it that everything ended well, tailed survived the road and quickly cleared the city of rats. It was in honor of the four-legged heroes who set out to liberate Leningrad that a square of Siberian cats was created.
Description of Attraction
In total in the park you can see twelve cats and kittens in natural poses. Each sculpture is unique, animals in the park jump, sit, lie, wash and scratch. Monuments to cats are made of cast iron and coated with gold paint on top. The animals are impressively placed on granite pedestals, and sometimes on lampposts. There is also a sign in the square telling about how cats saved the Hermitage. The updated recreation area is very popular with the residents of the city. In summer, cats, just like living ones, peek out from the bushes, and in winter they regally rise on their pedestals. According to the author of the project, Marina Alchibaeva, these animals symbolize kindness, affection and homeliness. Many residents of Tyumen agree with the architect. Lovers regularly meet in the cat's garden, many newlyweds of the city drop in here during a wedding walk.
Where is the cat park?
Due to its fame and unquenchable interest of the public, this attraction in some part owes to the location. Siberian cats square is located in the very center of the city on Pervomaiskaya Street. Today it is one of the most popular attractions of the city, included in all guidebooks. This place delights children and does not leave indifferent adults; be sure to visit Siberian cats at the first opportunity. Tyumen is a modern city in which there are many interesting monuments and beautiful places. But nevertheless, a cat lane is one of the most striking and unusual sights of the city. Do not forget to take a camera with you for a walk; tailed people in their garden are happy to pose for photographs with everyone.