In Saratov, there are many unique places and buildings that have become the hallmark of the city. Victory Park and its famous stella "Cranes" are not only a waypoint for tourists, but also a sacred place for veneration of heroes who fell in the Great Patriotic War.
History of the park
Victory Park in Saratov was founded in 1975 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Victory over the Nazis. 80 hectares of land were allocated for alleys, exhibits and the main monument of the park. True, the famous stela "Cranes" was not yet there. Instead, they installed a stone informing about a future monument.
In 1982, the "Cranes" stela was installed in the park. The 40-meter monument was created by the architect Menyakin and is dedicated to the Saratovites who died during the Second World War.
Then the central alley was already broken, trees and bushes planted; a museum of military glory in the open. The State Museum of Military Glory officially opened on May 9, 1999 in the Victory Park of Saratov. The exposition was presented by military aircraft, helicopters, anti-aircraft installations, tanks of the Red Army and tanks of the enemy side.
The modern look and exposure of Victory Park
Today, the Victory Park of Saratov has taken on a refined look with monuments, museums, an observation deck and green spaces. Every year, celebrations are organized here on the occasion of the Great Victory Day. The holiday is accompanied by the laying of flowers to fallen heroes, a rally and congratulations to veterans. Citizens with pleasure visit the Museum of Military Glory, the Museum of Labor, an observation deck, national villages, the Crane "Crane".
But not only on May 9, the townspeople and city guests visit the attraction. Schoolchildren come here on excursions, here they organize city races. Newlyweds come to Victory Park in Saratov for photo and video shooting of the wedding day.
Today for visitors work:
- Museum of Military Glory. Recently, exhibits have an audio guide: by pressing a button next to a tank, plane or rocket launcher, you can find out the history of equipment, accessories and technical characteristics using audio systems.
- The national village of the peoples of the Saratov region. This is a unique exposition presented by ethnic dwellings with the installation of life in the Saratov Province.
- Stela "Cranes". The monument depicts a wedge of cranes flying west: so the Saratovites went to the western front to fight the fascists. The path to the stele begins from the Eternal Flame and goes to the steps with the inscription of the year and the city, which the natives of the Saratov land liberated or defended.
- An observation deck with a view of Engels and Saratov, as well as a large arch bridge over the Volga.
- Memorials to victims of radiation and juvenile prisoners of fascism.
How to find Victory Park
For any guest of Saratov (and a local lover of city beauties), information on how to get to Victory Park in Saratov will be useful. The park is located on Falcon Mountain in the Volga region. You can get there by public transport, but with transfers on Radishchev Square. Buses go from the railway station to Radishchev Square: 284a, 284b, 284k; minibuses Nos. 3 and 72. From the Radishchev Square there is a 2D bus, minibuses Nos. 95 and 66 - a stop is upon request.