Cheboksary
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Chang'an University Botanical Garden
Cheboksary, ChGU territory
The Botanical Garden of Chuvash State University is located in Cheboksary on the campus grounds. It serves as an important element of the university's educational and scientific activities, providing opportunities for student training, conducting research, and organizing enlightening events. Various plants are presented here, enriching the natural environment of the city and highlighting its status as an educational center.
Efremov Merchant Boulevard
Cheboksary, Kuptsa Efremova Blvd
Efremov Merchant Boulevard - pedestrian street in the historical center of Cheboksary. Previously named Karl Marx Street, then became Blagoveshchenskiy. The current name appeared in 2004 in honor of merchant Prokopy Efremovich Efremov, well-known benefactor and representative of local merchant dynasty. The street starts from Krasnaya Krasa and is known to locals as "Cheboksary Arbat".
Vvedensky Cathedral
Cheboksary, Konstantina Ivanova St, 21
Vvedensky Cathedral in Cheboksary - the oldest Orthodox church in the region founded in 1555 by Archbishop Gury; built from stone and brick in 1651 to replace a wooden cathedral burnt down in 1649; after being closed during Soviet times it was used as an art gallery but services resumed in 1943; the cathedral is an important architectural monument of Chuvashia and cultural center of the city.
Cheboksary Geological Museum
Cheboksary, Kuptsa Efremova Blvd, 12
Cheboksary Geological Museum is located at Kuptsa Efremova Boulevard, 12. It was founded on November 16, 1999 and occupies an area of 204 sq. m. The museum contains over 3,500 exhibits, including approximately 1,700 types of minerals and rocks from Russia and CIS countries, including mineral resources of Chuvashia. Special attention is given to jewelry stones and decorative materials.
Cheboksary Railway Station
Cheboksary, Privokzalnaya St, 1
Cheboksary Railway Station opened on December 30, 1940, is the main station of the city. Built in the same year, it underwent reconstruction in 2003. Located at ulitsa Privokzalnaya, 1, the station serves passengers from the capital of Chuvashia since the railway station's operation began in 1940.
Red Square
Cheboksary, Krasnaya Sq
Red Square in Cheboksary is the central public space of the city near Cheboksary Bay. It features Chuvash National Museum, pedestrian bridge, Ferris wheel, open-air museum. The square underwent reconstruction in 2020 as part of the project "Chuvashia - Heart of Volga". The updated area includes historical exhibits about the site's history and children's park. It is one of the oldest squares in the historic part of Cheboksary.
Ivanov Literary Museum
Cheboksary, Leningradskaya St, 29
The Literature Museum Named After K. V. Ivanov Is Dedicated To The Chuvash Writer Konstantin Vasilyevich Ivanov. It Was Opened In 1940 And Currently Located At: Cheboksary, Leninskiya Street, 29. Here Are Materials About The Life And Work Of The Poet, Painter And Translator, One Of The Founders Of The Chuvash Literature.
War Memorial Monument
Cheboksary, Memorial Park 'Victory', Zoya Yakovleva St
The Monument to Military Glory in Cheboksary is situated in the memorial park "Victory" on the banks of the Volga River. It was opened on May 9th, 1980. At its center is a monument to fallen heroes of World War II. Beneath the monument there is always burning Eternal Flame brought from Mamayev Kurgan. The hill upon which the monument stands emphasizes its grandeur and significance.
Mother Protector Monument
Cheboksary, western shore of Cheboksarsk Bay
The Monument to Mother-Patroness towers above the western shore of Cheboksary Bay, erected in May 2003 by sculptor Vladimir Porfiryevich Nagornov. Its total height reaches 46 meters, with the pedestal made of concrete and standing 25 meters high. A symbol of mother protecting Chuvash land, it has become one of the city’s recognizable landmarks. The monument was unveiled on May 9th of that year.
Moscow Embankment
Cheboksary, Moskovskaya Emb
Moscow Embankment in Cheboksary - well-established area longer than 7 km along the Volga River. It includes cultural objects, sports fields, beaches and pedestrian routes. The embankment is convenient for walks and active recreation. From it there are picturesque views on the Cheboksary reservoir. During reconstruction separate sections with improved infrastructure were created.
Chapaev Museum
Cheboksary, Lenina Ave, 46a
The V.I. Chapaev Museum is located in Cheboksary on Lenina Avenue, 46A. It is dedicated to the life and military career of Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev, who was born in this city. The memorial complex includes a horseback statue of Chapaev. After the 2018-2022 renovations, the exhibition has been enriched with a landscape model of Cheboksary and a copper repoussé panel "Combat Operations of Chapaev's Division". Nearby, there is a reconstructed house of the Chapaev family, opened in 1986.
Beer History Museum (Beer Museum)
Cheboksary, Kuptsa Efremova Blvd, 6a
The Museum of Beer Brewing History in Cheboksary is located at Kuptsa Efremova Boulevard, 6a. It was opened in 1997 under the initiative of Chuvash Republic president N.V. Fedorov. Exhibition covers the history of Chuvash beer and local brewing traditions. Visitors can learn about authentic items and participate in tasting local beers for an additional fee. A distinctive feature of the Chuvash hall is keremet — pagan altar on a tree.
Mikhail Cecpele Museum
Cheboksary, Sespelya St, 8
The Museum of Mikhail Tsessel is located in Cheboksary at Tsessel Street, 8. It is dedicated to the life and work of Chuvash poet Mikhail Tsessel, opening on November 25, 2003 as a branch of the Chuvash National Museum. The house where the museum is situated used to belong to merchant S.V. Cherkasov and it was here that the poet worked as a translator in 1921. An exhibition with a photo panorama of Cheboksary at that time is also displayed there.
Chuvash Embroidery Museum
Cheboksary, Karla Marksa St, 32
The Museum Of Chuvash Embroidery is situated in an historical building of Cheboksary constructed in 1915. It opened on June 23rd, 2015 and is a branch of the Chuvash National Museum. The exhibition focuses on traditional Chuvash embroidery. Among exhibits is a unique embroidered map of Chuvashia created for the 1939 exhibit. The building has architectural value from the early 20th century.
Scientific-Technical Museum of Tractor History
Cheboksary, Mira Avenue, 1, building 2
Scientific and Technical Museum of Tractor History in Cheboksary is situated at Mira Avenue, 1, building 2. Opened in 2011, its exhibits occupy over 2,500 sq.m. The museum's collections include documents, photos, models and samples of tractors from domestic and foreign production. An educational consultation center for industry specialists operates there. Established by the "Tractor Factories" conglomerate with support from Rostec and Russia's Machinery Manufacturers Union; it collaborates with educational institutions to develop training programs.
National Library of Chuvash Republic
Cheboksary, Lenina Ave, 15
The National Library of Chuvash Republic is situated in Cheboksary on Lenina Avenue, 15. Established in 1871 as Cheboksary City Public Library. Since April 1994 it has been the main library and information organization for the region. The library's collection comprises over two million items. Special attention is given to preserving the Chuvash language and culture. In 2021 its 150th anniversary was celebrated. An annex to the library was built in 2011.
Andriyan Nikolenko Monument on Kalinina Street
Cheboksary, intersection of Kalinina St and Nikoleva St
The Andrian Nikolayev Monument is situated at the intersection of Kalinina Street and Nikitina Street in Cheboksary. It was installed in 2011 and made from granite and bronze. The sculpture depicts a general standing full height, its total height with the pedestal reaches 7.4 meters. The monument was unveiled on the hero's birthday, who is twice Hero of the Soviet Union.
Lenin Monument
Cheboksary, Respubliki Sq
The monument to V.I. Lenin in Cheboksary is situated on Republic Square. It was opened on June 26, 1960 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Chuvash Autonomy. It is the first monumental memorial in the region and a locally significant cultural heritage site. The sculpture was created by artists A.I. Danilenka, V.I. Tatarovich and G.D. Yastrebeneckij under the guidance of architect G.A. Izraelevich. The material of the sculpture is bronze.
Chapayev Monument
Cheboksary, Chapayev Square, Lenin Avenue
The monument to V.I. Chapaev is installed in Cheboksary, in Chapaev Square near Lenina Avenue. It is dedicated to the legendary hero of the Civil War, born in these places. The sculpture was made in Moscow and previously stood on VDNH. The monument was opened on June 23, 1960 and is a federal cultural heritage site. It is part of the memorial complex of Chapaev Museum.
Ivan the Terrible Monument in Ivanovsky Skver
Чебоксары, сквер имени К. В. Иванова
In Cheboksary, on the Volga riverbank, in the historical park named after poet Konstantin Ivanov, there stands a monument to Ivan the Terrible. It was opened in 2019 to commemorate the 550th anniversary of the founding of Cheboksary city. The sculpture symbolizes the creation of the Cheboksary uyezd under Ivan the Fourth and is an important part of the city's history.
I. Y. Yakovenko Monument
Cheboksary, Lenin Ave, near National Library
The monument to Ivan Yakovlev is located in Cheboksary, on Lenina Avenue near the National Library of the Chuvash Republic. It was opened on June 25, 1970 by architect Grigory Saeshev and sculptor David Naroditsky. Ivan Yakovlev is depicted sitting with an open book on his knees; his figure is cast in bronze. In front of the monument stands a black granite plaque with inscriptions in both Russian and Chuvash languages. Yakovlev is known for developing a system of education for children from non-Russian ethnic groups in the region.
Konstantin Ivanov Monument
Cheboksary, Ivanova Square
In Cheboksary, on the banks of the Volga River, stands a monument to Konstantin Ivanov - an outstanding classic of Chuvash literature, author of the famous poem "Narspi". The monument, installed in 1952, features a bronze bust of the poet placed on a red granite pedestal. The height of the monument is approximately five meters. It is located in K.V. Ivanov Square, near the riverbank.
Machine Builder of Russia Monument
Cheboksary, Mira Avenue, 1, near the entrance to Cheboksary Aggregates Plant
The monument "Russian Machinist" was installed at the entrance to Cheboksary Aggregate Plant on Mira Avenue, 1. A sculpture about six meters high depicts an employee of the machine-building industry. The composition is an updated version of an earlier factory sculpture unveiled as early as 1964. The official opening of the modern monument took place on June 24, 2008.
N. Y. Bichurin Monument
Cheboksary, Moskovsky Avenue, 29, building 1
The monument to Nikita Yakovlevich Bichurin is located in Cheboksary on Moskovsky Prospect, near Chuvash State Institute of Humanities Sciences. The scholar-easterner, known under his monastic name Iakinf, was installed here in June 1999 and made from oak. The monument immortalizes the name of the China researcher whose name also bears one of the city's streets.
Benker and Vorob'ev Monument
Cheboksary, boulevard of Merchant Yefremov, at building 4
In Cheboksary, on Kuptsa Efremova Boulevard, there stands a monument to the heroes of the novel "Twelve Chairs" - Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov. The sculpture was created by Vladimir Nagorny and unveiled in 2012. Between the characters is a bronze chair from Madam Petukhova's suite. On the monument there is an adapted quote specific to Cheboksary.
Yuri A. Gagarin Monument
Cheboksary, intersection of Yuri Gagarin St and Lenin Ave
Yuri A. Gagarin Monument in Cheboksary is situated at the intersection of Yuri Gagarin Street and Lenin Avenue. It honors Earth's first cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. Opened in 1976, it is a regional cultural heritage site. Architect Boris M. Shimarev and sculptor Georgy N. Postnikov were its creators. From the monument begins a boulevard along Gagarin Street.
Memorial Monument Cosmonaut A.G. Nikonov
Cheboksary, intersection of Lenin Ave and Nikolaeva St
Monument to Andrian Grigorievich Nikitin was installed in Cheboksary at the intersection of Lenina Avenue and Nikolayev Street. It was opened on August 15, 1987 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his first flight as a Chuvash cosmonaut. The sculpture was created by Anatoly Brindy and architect Anatoly Oreshnikov. In the composition there is a depiction of a cosmonaut's head in a spacesuit. The object has the status of a regional historical and cultural monument. Placards immortalize his flights on spacecrafts "Vostok-3" and "Soyuz-9".
Cheboksary 500th Anniversary Culture and Rest Park
Cheboksary, Moskovskiy Ave
Cultural and recreation park named after 500th anniversary of Cheboksary city stretches over an area of 87 hectares at the foot of a hill on the Volga riverbank. It was opened in 1978 to celebrate the city's jubilee. The park includes zones for children, sports, cultural events and ethnic complex "Amazonia". The idea of its creation arose as early as 1969, while the master plan was approved in 1974.
Victory Park
Cheboksary, Victory Park
Victory Park in Cheboksary - memorial complex situated on the high bank of Volga river. It has a main avenue starting from military equipment museum leading to War Glory Monument and Eternal Flame. Memorial includes military memorials, alleys and observation points. Total park area exceeds 30 hectares, it is an important city zone for commemorative events and walks.
Republic Square
Cheboksary, Respubliki Sq
Republic Square is the main parade square of Cheboksary, situated in the city center near Karl Marx Street. Previously it bore the name Lenin. There stands a monument to Vladimir Il'ich Lenin, unveiled in 1960, serving as an ideological-artistic focal point of the square. Layout features alleys, lawns, flowerbeds and green plantations. Since 1996, the square has carried its current name.
Cheboksary Fire Museum
Cheboksary, Karla Marksa St, 37
Cheboksary Fire Museum is located on Karl Marx Street, 37. It is a center for fire safety promotion where events to teach safety rules and fire prevention are held. Exhibitions are displayed in a historical building and include displays aimed at schoolchildren and students. Regularly organized lessons and lectures on fire safety take place here.
Покровско-Татианинский собор
Cheboksary, Michmana Pavlova St, 17
The Pokrovsko-Tatianskiy Cathedral in Cheboksary is an active church of the Cheboksary Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was consecrated on September 17, 2006 after construction from 2001 to 2006. Inside the cathedral there are two churches: the upper one dedicated to the Feast of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin Mary, the lower one to Saint Martyr Tatiana. The architecture includes twelve domes, while the bell tower reaches a height of 56 meters.
Russian Drama Theatre
Cheboksary, Gagarina St, 14
Russian Drama Theatre in Cheboksary founded on December 14th, 1922 is one of the oldest theatrical groups in the city. The theatre's building is situated at Gagarin Street, 14 and previously served as a branch of the Philharmonic built in 1959. The theatre ensemble holds the title of state institution of Chuvash Republic and has been awarded Order "Badge of Honour". The first performance of its first season was the play "Vasilya Melentyeva".
Holy-Troizky Monastery
Cheboksary, Konstantina Ivanova St, 1
Svyato-Troitsky Monastery - an important Orthodox temple complex in Cheboksary, situated near the Volga River, close to Cheboksary Bay. It is one of the key attractions of the historical city center and included in popular tourist routes. The monastery ensemble blends harmoniously with its surroundings, combining architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
Holy-Troitski Monastery
Cheboksary, Konstantina Ivanova St, 1
Holy-Troitse Monastery is situated in Cheboksary on Konstantin Ivana Street, 1. Founded in 1566 by Tsar Ivan Vasilievich Grozny. Closed in 1924, then restored and operates as a male monastery of Cheboksary Eparchy. The monastery houses a carved sculpture icon of Saint Nikolay transferred from defunct Nikolskiy Monastery.
Ivanov Square
Cheboksary, Ivanova Square, Volga Embankment
Ivanov Sqare Named After K. V. Ivanov is situated in the historical part of Cheboksary on the Volga Riverbank. Here there is a monument to Chuvash poet Konstantin Ivanov installed in 1952 after the park was named after him. In 2019 another statue was unveiled here depicting Ivan the Terrible who played an important role in shaping the city of Cheboksary. For strolling lawns and flowerbeds were arranged along the riverbank.
Archangel Mikhail Cathedral
Cheboksary, intersection of Konstantin Ivanova St and Bondareva St
Archangel Mikhail Cathedral — an architectural monument from the 17th century in Cheboksary. The only surviving two-pillar church in the city built in 1702 by parishioners. Dedicated to Archangel Mikhail and belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church. From 1998 to 2010 it was associated with Cheboksary Diocese Spiritual School. Active parish church of the Cheboksary Eparchy.
Cheboksary Hero City Monument
Чебоксары, улица Коммунальная Слобода, у здания главпочтамта
The Cheboksary Monument "Cheboksary - City of Labor Valor" is situated on Kommunalnaya Sloboda Street near the city's main post office. The opening took place on December 24, 2021. The monument's author is Denis Anatolyevich Stritovich. Relief scenes depicting city residents working at factories and plants during World War II are engraved on the stele. Cheboksary was awarded the title "City of Labor Valor" by a decree of the President of Russia dated May 20, 2021.
Храм Новомучеников и Исповедников Российских
Cheboksary, Traktorostroiteley Ave, 4
The Church of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia is located in Cheboksary on Tractorbuilders Avenue, 4. Founded in 1996, consecration of the last dome took place in 2012. There are a Sunday school, church-historical museum functioning within the church, as well as a bell tower with bells installed.
Lakarevsky Forest Central Park of Culture and Rest
Cheboksary, Lesnaya St, 1
Central Park of Culture and Rest "Lakreevsky Les" is situated in Cheboksary at Lesnaya Street, 1. Here there are amusement rides, bicycle rental, running routes and obstacle courses. For visitors there are shelters, cultural and sports events operate year-round. Since 2017, attractions have been serviced under payment system. In 2018, the park received international Golden Pony Moscow award for innovations and efficient management.
Cheboksary Botanical Garden
Cheboksary, Cheboksarsky Botanical Garden
Cheboksary Botanical Garden is situated along the Kukshum River. It is a branch of the Main Botanical Garden named after N.V. Tsitsin RAS. The garden features a living collection of over 2000 species and varieties of plants, including a dendrarium and displays of tropical and subtropical cultures. The gardens are divided into scientific, reserve, exhibition and agricultural zones. Here, work is carried out on introducing new plant species.
Cheboksary Bay
Cheboksary, Cheboksarsky Bay
Cheboksary Bay is the city's main public space and symbol. An artificial lake emerged during construction of Cheboksary Hydroelectric Power Station. Along its shores stretch promenades, parks, viewing platforms and venues for city events. Across the bay runs a transport-and-footbridge dam connecting different parts of the city. Here are monuments including Mother Monument and Singing Field. The bay connects to Cheboksary Reservoir and forms an important part of the city's water system.
Cheboksary River Port
Cheboksary, Rechnikov Sq, 5
Cheboksary River Port is located in the center of Cheboksary near Volga and Cheboksary Bay. Founded as early as the 15th century, it has a long history of developing the Volga River route. Since 1968, it has been an official river port of the Volga Union. Cargo and passenger transportation is carried out, cargo processing takes place, and extraction of non-metallic construction materials occurs here. The port serves two piers in Cheboksary and Novocheboksarsk.
Chuvash State Philharmonic
Cheboksary, Prezidentskiy Blvd, 9
The Chuvash State Philharmonic was founded in 1936 and is situated at President Boulevard, 9 in Cheboksary. It has played an important role in developing regional musical art, incorporating the Chuvash State Choir and symphony orchestra into its ensemble. Later, the choir became the Song and Dance Ensemble. Today, the philharmonic continues to promote classical music, contemporary trends and traditional Chuvash performance practices.
Chuvash Republic State Puppet Theatre
Cheboksary, Prezidentskiy Blvd, 15
The Chuvash State Puppet Theatre is situated at President Boulevard, 15 in Cheboksary. Established in 1943 as a touring theatre in Yadrin, it became a professional theatre in January 1945. It combines European traditions with Chuvash motifs. The theatre has created over 200 productions, including shows for children from one year old. Its founder was director Sergey Merzlyakov.
Chuvash State Opera and Ballet Theatre
Cheboksary, Moskovskiy Ave, 1
Chuvash State Opera and Ballet Theatre — the main musical theatre of the Chuvash Republic. It was opened in 1960 with the premiere of the first Chuvash national opera "Shyvarmany". The new building of the theatre, constructed in 1985, is a bright example of Soviet modernism. Officially, the institution has been named Chuvash State Opera and Ballet Theatre since November 1, 1993. The theatre is situated on Moscow Prospekt in Cheboksary.
Chuvash State University named after I. N. Ul'yanov
Cheboksary, Moskovskiy Ave, 15
Chuvash State University named after I.N.Ulyanov is situated on Moscow Prospect in Cheboksary. Founded in 1967 based on Volga Branch of Moscow Power Engineering Institute. In 1967 it received the name of Il'ya Nikolaevich Ulyanov. Enters state program "Priority-2030" since April 2024. Initially consisted of seven faculties including Chuvash Pedagogical Institute's historical and philological faculty.
Chuvash Republic State Art Museum
Cheboksary, Kalinina St, 60
The Chuvash State Art Museum is situated in Cheboksary on Kalinina Street, 60. Founded in 1939, its collection includes icons, Russian and foreign painting from the 18th to 20th centuries, works by Chuvash masters and decorative-applied art. The fund comprises over 30,000 exhibits. There is also a branch-museum-spirit house of M.S. Spiridonov and an exhibition hall of the Center for Contemporary Art. Works by famous Russian artists such as V.A. Tropinin, K.A. Korovin, A.I. Kuindzhi, Z.E. Serebrennikov and N.I. Fechin are presented here.
Chuvash Drama Theatre named after C. V. Ivanova
Cheboksary, Krasnaya Sq, 7
Chuvash Drama Theatre Named After K.V. Ivanova - the main national drama theatre of Chuvashia, situated on Krasnaya Square in Cheboksary. Founded in 1918, its repertoire includes plays by Chuvash authors, translations of classical Russian literature and performances in the Chuvash language. The theatre is renowned for its shows typically performed in Chuvash with simultaneous translation into Russian. The building is recognized as a regional historical and cultural monument.
Chuvash National Museum
Cheboksary, Krasnaya Sq, 5/2
The Chuvash National Museum is situated at Krasnaya Square, 5/2 in Cheboksary. Established in 1921 as the Central Chuvash Museum, it became the main museum of Chuvashia after transformation in 1993. The collection comprises over 210,000 exhibits. Exhibitions include "Chuvashia in the 20th Century" and "History of the Chuvash People and the Chuvash Region from the 9th to the Beginning of the 20th Century." The museum's structure also includes branches such as the V.I. Chapayev Museum, the Chuvash Embroidery Museum, and the Literary Museum named after K.V. Ivanov.
Ethno Complex Amazonia
Cheboksary, Maksima Gorkogo Ave, 2a
Ethno-complex "Amazonia" is situated in Cheboksary on Maxim Gorky Avenue, 2a. Visitors can enjoy family recreation among modern attractions and picturesque park with Happiness Lake. The central entrance area features a monument called "Rose of Peace". A unique feature of the complex is an Alley of Sculptures showcasing figures of seven amazons named Barspit, Herkka, Tamarislu, Rokshanaq, Boarix, Yltancuchuç and Mirina.
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