City of Bogoroditsk, Tula region

The city of Bogoroditsk is not just one of the regional centers of the Tula region, but also a historical center that played a major role in the history of the entire region. Today, from the neighboring settlements it is distinguished only by the abundance of sights. However, the history of this city is very complex and rich in various events. What is famous for the city of Bogoroditsk in the Tula region?

Through history pages ...

The official date of the founding of the settlement in this locality is 1663. It was then that a guard post was established on the site of the modern city to protect Moscow from the south. Fast enough, where Bogoroditsk of the Tula region is today, a wooden fortress was built, and artisans, farmers and other people began to settle in its surroundings.

The status of the settlement has changed several times over the history of its existence. Bogoroditsk (Bogoroditskaya - until the XVII century) was a city settlement, and a settlement, and then again a city since 1777. Signed in the fate of this settlement was the end of the eighteenth century, then on the site of the ruined fortress was erected the chic palace of the counts of Bobrinsky.

During the Great Patriotic War, the city was captured by enemy troops. For a whole month Bogoroditsk was in occupation, during this time the Germans destroyed more than half the houses, executed 32 people. On December 15, 1941 the city was liberated. After the war, Bogoroditsk becomes an industrial center, active coal mining is conducted in its vicinity, new factories and factories are opening.

Bogoroditsk in our days

Today, more than 31,000 people live in the city, it is correct to call the local residents: the Bogorodchane, the Bogorodchin and the Bogorodchanka. Bogoroditsk of the Tula region has a bus station and a railway station, which makes it very easy to get to the regional center - Tula - and to many other settlements of Russia. From the city you can go by train or bus to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Donetsk, Lipetsk, Voronezh. Near the Bogoroditsky is the federal highway M4 ("Don"). Until 2010, Bogoroditsk had a large plant - BZTKhI, but today it is declared bankrupt. However, the region's industry can be noted as sufficiently developed due to the abundance of private industries.

Bogoroditsk (Tula region): photo and description of natural sights

In the vicinity of the city there are many villages, villages and towns, some of which are semi-abandoned and completely abandoned in our day. But this will not deprive the charm and beauty of the local nature. One of the specific features of this area is the waste pits. This artificially created "mountains" near coal mines from the developed impurities of the rock. It is enough to leave the city and carefully look around, the heaps are visible on the horizon, effectively rising above the smoothness of fields and meadows.

Another unique sight of the area is blue lakes. The Tula region, Bogoroditsk in particular, is the center of extraction of minerals. In addition to coal, sand and limestone were extracted in this area in an open way, the developed quarries were eventually abandoned and filled with water. Formed ponds pleases the eye with rocky steep banks and sandy beaches, and the water in them has an incredible azure color. That's why people often call them "blue lakes".

Palace of Counts of Bobrinsky

The main attraction of the whole area is the palace and park ensemble of Count Bobrinsky. The date of the beginning of its construction is 1771. A small but very beautiful palace, a Kazan church and a bell tower have reached our days. A magnificent park around the main buildings was broken by AT Bolotov - a famous writer, philosopher, and also a talented agronomist.

Interesting is the fact that the palace was almost completely destroyed during the Great Patriotic War. But, thanks to the efforts of ordinary residents of the city, quickly enough was completely restored. And today the city of Bogoroditsk of the Tula region again boasts a unique historical object. The main building of the palace and park ensemble has now been transformed into a museum, always ready to receive tourists, also ceremonial wedding ceremonies, theater performances and some other creative events.

Other sights of the city

In the park, broken around the famous palace in Bogoroditsk, there is a monument to its founder - AT Bolotov. There is also a small embankment in the city, with a fantastic view of the palace and park complex. In the city there is another interesting object of church architecture - the Holy Assumption Cathedral. Another interesting local landmark is the municipal home theater "U Glasha", periodically inviting viewers to performances in the palace.

By itself Bogoroditsk of the Tula region is a very cozy, beautiful and green city. The trip here will certainly leave only positive emotions.