Volzhsky: attractions and photos

Volgograd is a city-hero, fanned by military glory. Perhaps, there is hardly a person in Russia who would not have heard of him. But the city of Volzhsky, which is called the satellite of Volgograd, knows a much smaller number of people. From the famous colleague it is separated by the Volga River and two bridges.

The largest industrial center of the south of Russia is Volzhsky. The sights of the city are worthy of being paid attention to by many tourists. Its population is about 300 thousand people. It is bright and green, businesslike and energetic. The city has a large number of young families. Conditionally it can be divided into two parts: with old houses built not earlier than 1950, and new buildings.

What is famous about this city? When did the first people live in it? What sights of Volzhsky (the Volgograd region) can offer tourists?

City `s history

The very first people in Volzhsky settled in the XIV century. They were mostly runaway. In the XVII century. Here was built a village, which was called Bezrodnoe. By the beginning of 1917, almost 20 thousand people lived in it. During the battle for Stalingrad, the village was completely destroyed. Only a few buildings have survived.

When the construction of the Stalingrad (Volgograd) hydroelectric station began, in place of the old settlement they decided to build a new one and named it Volzhsky. In 1951 the first house was commissioned. A few years later the town of Volzhsky appeared on the site of the village. The number of inhabitants in it was about 30 thousand. Sights of Volzhsky begin to count down from the first cinema "Znamya". Now there are about ten of them.

Interesting Facts

• There are buses that are sold to many cities in Russia.
• In Volzhsky there is a double numbering of houses.
• The city is one of the largest chemical industry centers in Europe.
• With the beginning of the XXI century, Volzhsky annually participates in the All-Russian contest "The Most Comfortable City of Russia". In 2004, according to the results of the competition, he won first place.
• The very first inhabitants of the city were runaway peasants.
• One of the oldest buildings is the school. Now here is an art gallery. It deserves special attention, like many other sights of Volzhsky. Photo of the building confirms his age.

Official symbols of the city of Volzhsky

"Volga in my heart forever - the glorious city of the great Motherland." These are the words from the anthem of the city. In its acceptance, all residents participated. He, as usual, glorifies the glorious southern city. But first the coat of arms and the flag of Volzhsky were adopted.

The contest for selecting options was held for several years. Sketches of professional artists and ordinary townspeople participated in it. Based on the selected material in 1993, the coat of arms was adopted, which consists of three colors: blue, yellow and green. In the middle of the yellow color is a green tree, which symbolizes life. Two wavy lines denote the rivers: the Volga and Akhtuba, which flow near the city.

Volzhsky: tourist attractions

Despite the fact that the city is very young, and it's only 60 years old, there is something to see and where to go:

• Park of Culture and Recreation "Hydrostroitel". Here you can perfectly relax by rolling on the carousel, or sit around the fountains, admiring the running water and green trees. Mini-zoo, located in the park, will bring a lot of pleasant emotions to both adults and children.
• Central Stadium. Various sports events and events take place here, in addition, this offers a stunning view of Volgograd. You can see the famous for the whole world sculpture "Motherland Calls!"

• If you came here with children, then bring them necessarily to the river port. From here, small ships and impressive steamboats go on a voyage, you can take a walk along the Volga.
• Aquapark. Its distinctive feature is that you can come here in winter and in summer. Not every major city in Russia has such an opportunity, but it exists in the city of Volzhsky.
• Sightseeing, which should pay special attention: Historical and Local History Museum. Here you can get acquainted with the history of the city and get a lot of interesting information about the Volgograd region.
• No less important is the Volzhskaya HPP. It has a wonderful view of the Volga and its surroundings.

Among the attractions of the city should also include: theaters, museums, monuments. Let us dwell on them in more detail.

Theaters

There are several of them in the city, among them:

• Volzhsky Drama Theater. He saw his first spectators in 2008. Not only professional actors work here, but also students and students. The repertoire is constantly updated.
• Theater-studio "Hobbiton". It was founded as a studio of the City Student Club. In the repertoire: a classic of foreign and Russian drama, as well as staging famous works of the 20th century.

• Puppet Theater "Harlequin". Once he did not even have his own building. Performances were held in the conference hall of the city hospital, and the props and materials were stored in the apartment of theater directors. To date, the "Harlequin" has its own building, in which parents and children are very fond of coming to see the performances.

Museums

Tram-museum "Living Memory" was presented to the residents of the city on February 15, 2011. On the same day, but in 1989, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan ended . This unique museum is dedicated to the residents of the city who died in that war. Photos of heroes, combat awards, symbols of the Afghan war are displayed at the exposition.

The Museum of the History of the Russian Cossacks consists of three halls, in which there are exhibits and materials representing the history of our Motherland. In the museum you can get full information about the culture and way of life of Russian Cossacks, learn about their past and present.

Monuments

There are more than 20. Monuments are the main sights of the city of Volzhsky. Most of them are devoted to construction. The most popular of them are:

• There are very interesting places near the city of Volzhsky. The photo with the description of the monument to the builders of the hydroelectric power station shows us an unusual geometric figure - a tetrahedron, on top of which is a metal gull.
• One of the first was a monument to Vladimir Lenin. His seven-meter figure, cast from bronze, stands on a granite pedestal, whose height is 9 meters.

• "The Unnamed victims of war" is a monument, which is also included in the sights of Volzhsky. His photo clearly demonstrates that "nothing is forgotten, no one is forgotten." It is dedicated to tens of thousands of people who died in the civil and Great Patriotic War, whose names remained unsettled. Hundreds of citizens and guests of the city come to this monument, paying tribute to unknown heroes.
• Another sad page of Russian history is embodied in a granite pedestal dedicated to the victims of political repressions of the 20th century. Three human figures of scarlet color, threw back their heads, look up at the sky. Pain and desperation, inhuman torment and suffering, which fell to the miserable people, managed to express to the creators of the monument.

The most famous cafes and restaurants of the city

Not only monuments of architecture and interesting places are ready to show tourists around the world Volga. Attractions of the city are also good restaurants:

• "Gastronomic pub". In it there are three cozy halls, at any time here you can order a table and have a great time.
• If you want to buy the most delicious shish kebab, then visit the restaurant "Orchid".
• In order to get acquainted with Italian cuisine, it is not necessary to go to Italy. It's enough just to come to the restaurant "Il-Faro". For visitors, you can enjoy delicious food, polite staff and a pleasant atmosphere.

What souvenirs can I buy in the city

• One of the most interesting souvenirs can be bought in the boutique of ceramic products HandMaster. There is handmade ceramics, which can decorate any interior and satisfy the most demanding tastes. Very popular are statuettes, symbols of various professions: doctor, football player, boxer and others. You can also purchase a panel or lamp, stands for organic technology and many other useful things to remember the city's sights (Volzhsky).

• Souvenir shop "Chest" will please tourists with original and unusual things. Goods from India, China, Indonesia, affordable prices, constant discounts, sales - there is done a lot to ensure that the buyer did not leave the store empty-handed. Your attention will be offered pictures, watches, figurines and much more.
• Openwork watermelon. Masters of artistic cutting for fruits and vegetables will turn it into a real work of art.
• Mustard oil.
• Knitted openwork gloves or a goat-down fluffy tablet.
• Dolls-amulet "Volzhanochka." Her apron depicts the city's views.
• Fish are dried, smoked, salted.
• Products of leather and wood: whips, canes, whips.
• Lacy shawls and stole from goat's down.

Reviews of tourists

Numerous tourists note that the Volga is very green and well-maintained. A large number of trees, bushes and flowers gives the right to speak of it as a garden city. The main sights of Volzhsky can be inspected in one day, and then it is recommended to go to the cinema or a cozy restaurant or cafe, which in the city is sufficient.

You come to the city and fall in love with it. His sights of the city of Volzhsky kindly shows all comers. Among the advantages of the city, many tourists note the absence of gas, clean air and hospitality of local residents. After the noisy Volgograd it's so nice to come here and relax.

In the central square bearing the name of Lenin, you can read the following inscription: "Volzhsky is the city of my destiny". Once you arrive here, you will certainly return again. Perhaps you will remain here forever, meeting your destiny.