It is difficult to overestimate the significance of the great Russian Volga River. Starting its unhurried run in the northwest in the dense forests of the Tver region, it slowly carries its waters to the Caspian Sea. For centuries, this has been the main road linking vast lands. Famous merchants walked on it. They brought wood, furs, grain, fish to the rich northern fairs. The coast developed and grew rich. At the end of the 16th century, a watch fortress was built near the mouth of the Samara and Sok rivers on the banks of the Volga; the first large berth for transshipment of goods appeared.
A bit of history
The successful location of the fortress on the banks of the great river made it possible to control the vast territory of the middle reaches from Kazan to Astrakhan. Gradually, merchants settled next to the service people. Grew, expanded the new city of Samara. Since the middle of the XIX century, it is already a provincial city, on the territory of which three major fairs were held annually. The largest quantity of wheat was shipped through its berths. Samara Marina was rightfully considered one of the best in Russia.
But the city really began to develop when the Soviet government decided to develop an industrial zone on this territory. The Volga made it possible to quickly transport large volumes of cargo, which was very important. Passenger traffic developed. In 1936, according to the project of Leonid Volkov, the city for the first time received its single passenger Samara River Station. Built of wood as a temporary structure, it stood for almost forty years. War intervened and, as a result, devastation arose.
Today
Only in 1969, the capital building of the Samara River Station began to be built according to the project of Y. Kogan. When the decision was made, it was a box of glass and concrete.
The grand opening took place on July 23, 1971. The station has become the most popular place in the city. The period of relative financial well-being and freedom. Passenger ships cruised almost continuously. At the Samara River Station, life was in full swing. If the shelves of city shops became more and more empty, then the river shipping company was provided in the first class. Everything was here so that a person could have a good rest. For less than twenty years, the new station has lived a full life. The funny nineties came. The country plunged into crisis.
Walk along the shore
If today you go down from Revolution Square down Venseka Street, you will see that the country has come to life again. Life is returning to the Samara River Station. All six berths work. Passenger traffic is increasing every year. Summer walks along the Volga are becoming more and more popular . Samara River Station received a second wind. For tourists, the hotel operates Russia. From the side of Maxim Gorky Street, wonderful cafes and restaurants are open. All so that, while waiting for his flight, the passenger feels comfortable.
Of course, today the Samara flotilla is not as big as in the 70s. Yes, and ships of the type "Moscow" and "Ohm" have been exchanged for more than a dozen years. But every year the directions of water routes to the Green Grove become more and more popular. Tourists with summer residents go to Podgora and Gavrilova glade.
Passengers do not forget Maxim Gorky Street, 82 - the address of the Samara River Station - even in winter.
Tourist routes
The modern world dictates its own. New routes and entertainments appear:
- In 2018, the winter route on the Neptune high-speed vessel was popular. A comfortable hovercraft set off from Samara to the Volzhsky Athos. Pilgrims could visit the monastery, visit the old temple. The group was accompanied by experienced guides, a lunch was organized. The monastery refectory hospitably opened its doors.
- In the summer, a walking tour along the city of Samara has long been popular. Within 3 hours, passengers get acquainted with the sights of the city, at will organize a disco, corporate.
- Tourists love day trips to the Podgorsky peaks. The most beautiful places of Samara Luka open on board the pleasure boat. An opportunity to visit the monastery churches, wash in the holy spring. Tours are organized for both children and adults.
Without a doubt, the 2018 season will be full of excursions and boat trips. There will be an opportunity to spend time on a comfortable airliner. Life returns to the Samara River Station. Phone for inquiries: + 7846-222-93-37; +79170114221 (around the clock, all year round). It can also be found on the official website of the station.