Saratov
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Mikhail Gorky Cultural Park
Saratov, Chernyshevskogo St, 81/83
City Park of Culture And Rest Named After M. Gorky - the largest park of Saratov, situated on Chekhov Street, 81/83. Established on the site of former governor's mansion and ancient grove. After the 1812 war French prisoners planted oaks and designed alleys. Today it occupies an area of 17.6 hectares and is a regional nature monument. Main attraction - cherry oak grove.
Book House
Saratov, Pyotr Stolypin Ave, 44 / Volskaya St, 81
The House of Books in Saratov is located at the intersection of Pyotr Stolypin Avenue and Volga Street. A four-story building constructed between 1935-1937 by architects Dmitry Karpov and Vladimir Dybov serves as an important element of the city's architectural appearance. It is a noticeable landmark on the main pedestrian street and a significant cultural heritage site, enriching the literary and educational map of Saratov.
Paul Kuznetsov House-Museum
Saratov, Oktyabrskaya St, 56
The Pavlov Kuznetsov House-Museum is located at the intersection of October Street and Vall Street in Saratov. Here, artist Pavel Varfolomeevich Kuznetsov was born in 1878. The museum opened in 2001 and since then has been organizing art expeditions in the vicinity of Glebichev Ravine and Teybelak River. Inside there are exhibits in rooms, attics and the garden of the house.
F.S. Nikitin House
Saratov, N. G. Chernyshevskogo St, 116a
F.S. Nikitin House is located on N.G. Chernyshevsky Street, 116a in Saratov. A regional architectural and urban planning monument was built in the first half of the XIX century. Initially, the building belonged to Pyotr Aleksandrovich Nikitin, a well-known circus entrepreneur. On the lower floor there were a pharmacy, restaurant and photo studio. The upper floor was occupied by brothers Nikitins. The street previously carried the name Big Sergievskaya.
Historical Park "Russia - My History"
Saratov, Shelkovichnaya St, 19
Historical Park "Russia - My History" is located in Saratov on Shelkovichnaya Street, 19. It is a multimedia museum complex with a permanent exhibition about Rurikids and Romanovs. Visitors can learn about Russia's history through temporary exhibitions, lectures and educational events. The complex is open for visits using Pushkin Card, its area covers 9,500 sq.m. There is also a separate exhibit dedicated to the history of Saratov gas.
Covered Market
Saratov, Chapaeva St, 59
Covered market in Saratov is situated on Chapaeva Street, 59. The building is executed in style of new Russian classicism and is a federal monument of architecture and history. It was opened on November 27, 1916 after laying the foundation on June 7, 1914 at the old trade square of the city previously known as Firewood or Forest. The structure was built in 1916.
Brotherhood Grave Memorial
Saratov, Voskresenskoe Cemetery
Memorial "Brother's Grave" is situated on Voskresenskoe Cemetery in Saratov. Its commemorative plaques bear the names of 5663 soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army who perished during World War II (1941-1945). Those buried here include those who fought against enemy air raids on the city as well as those who died from wounds in local hospitals. The central part of the memorial features a marble plaque adorned with a bronze wreath. The complex also includes several green shrubs with black granite slabs.
Juravli Memorial Complex
Saratov, Sokola Gora, Park Pobedy
Memorial complex "Cranes" is situated on Sohola Hill in Park Pobedy in Saratov. It consists of three forty-meter pylons crowned with twelve silver cranes. They can be seen from afar; their silhouettes are noticeable from different parts of the city and from the Volga River. The monument was opened in 1982 to commemorate Saratov residents who died during World War II.
Museum of Military and Labor Glory
Saratov, Park Pobedy, Sokola Gora, building 1, building 3
The Museum of Military and Labor Glory is located in Victory Park on Sokola Hill in Saratov. It has been open daily from 10:30 to 19:00 since 1982. There is an exhibition called "Here the Rear Was the Front," where exhibitions and events take place, including conferences and meetings of club organizations. As part of the complex there are pavilions and an outdoor display of military equipment, featuring a Yak-1b fighter jet installed in 1991.
Saratovskaya Metropolitan History Museum
Saratov, Michurina St, 92, 2nd floor
The Museum of the History of Saratov Metropolitan Diocese is located in the second hall of the seminary on Michurina Street, building 92. It was opened in 2013 under the direction of Metropolitan Longin. Exhibits include documents from regional archives and the local kraevedcheskiy museum. On display are materials about the establishment of pravoslavie in the region, confiscations of church property, and the closure of churches.
K. A. Fedin Museum
Saratov, Chernyshevskogo St, 154
The K.A. Fedin Museum is situated in an historical building from the 18th century at Saratov, Chernyshevskogo Street, 154. It is dedicated to the life and works of writer Konstantin Alexandrovich Fedin and literature of the 20th century. Opened on June 27, 1981, it is a state museum. The core exhibition includes the writer's archive donated by his daughter Nina Fedina, as well as manuscripts, letters, rare books and journals. It was precisely within these walls where Fedin underwent education at the beginning of the 20th century.
Museum Square
Saratov, Muzeynaya Sq
The Museum Square in Saratov is notable for being where the historical center of the city began to take shape after it was moved from the left bank of the Volga in the 1680s. The square is named after the regional studies museum housed in Ustinov's mansion. It also features an ensemble of buildings including the administration of Ryazano-Ural Railway and Peskov's mansion. At the center of the square stands an architectural monument - Troitsky Cathedral, founded in 1689. Previously known as Gostiny Square due to the presence of a gostiny court here.
Borisov-Musatov Estate-Museum
Saratov, Volskaya St, 33
Borisova-Musatov Estate Museum is located at Volskaya Street, 33 in Saratov. Here the artist lived and worked until autumn 1903. The memorial wing of the estate, built in 1890-1891, after the 2000 restoration became part of the exhibition showcasing materials from the Radezhinsky Art Museum's collections. The idea to open the museum emerged as early as 1922.
N. G. Chernyshevsky Estate-Museum
Saratov, Chernyshevskogo St, 142
The N.G. Chernyshevsky Museum-Residence is located in Saratov at Chernyshevsky Street, 142. This cultural institution is dedicated to the life and works of famous writer, philosopher and publicist Nikolay Chernyshevsky. The museum features the memorial home of the Chernyshevsky family, annexes and literature exhibition. Established on September 20, 1920, it includes over 50,000 exhibits. It is situated on the grounds of the former Chernyshevsky and Pypin estate.
Cosmonauts Embankment
Saratov, Kosmonavtov Emb
Cosmonauts Embankment in Saratov stretches for 5.5 kilometers from Bolshaya Sadovaya to Predmostnaya Square along the Volga River. It was named after Yuri Gagarin and German Titov whose space flights were associated with this area. The older part of the embankment about 1.5 kilometers long starts from Babushkin Vzvoz and ends near the auto-pedestrian bridge. After the reconstruction in the 1950s it became the city's main promenade.
Yuri A. Gagarin People's Museum
Saratov, Sakko I Vantsetti St, 15b
Yuri A. Gagarin Museum in Saratov opened on January 5, 1965, upon Yuri Gagarin's visit and that of his wife. It is dedicated to the Saratov period of the first cosmonaut's life when he studied at the local industrial technical school from 1951 to 1955. Since 1985, the museum has held the honorary title "People's." The exhibition is linked with Gagarin's study years in Saratov and his city visit.
National Village of Saratov Region's Peoples
Saratov, Park Pobedy, Sokola Gora
Ethnographic complex "National Village" is situated in Park of Victory on Sokolova Hill in Saratov. It is an open-air museum showcasing cultural peculiarities and traditions of Saratov region's peoples. The village features recreated national courtyards illustrating typical construction styles of various ethnic groups from the area. Regular meetings, concerts and festivals celebrating folk customs and holidays take place here. The complex has been operating since 2003 and plays an important role in the city's cultural heritage.
Monument to Revolution Fighters 1905 Year
Saratov, 1905 Year Square, corner of Rahova Street and 2nd Garden Street
Monument to Revolution Fighters of 1905 is situated on 1905 Square in Saratov, near the entrance to the city park. It has the status of an object of federal cultural heritage and was unveiled on December 20, 1925. The monument's author is Moscow sculptor Boris Korolev made from granite. The pedestal features four asymmetrical reliefs. The decision to install the monument was taken by local railway workers in November 1923.
Monument to Revolution Fighters 1917
Saratov, Theatralnaya Square, Skver ulitsa Radishcheva, 39
Monument to Revolution Fighters of 1917 is installed in a garden on Theatre Square in Saratov city opposite the opera and ballet theatre. Granite slab at its base immortalizes the names of buried heroes. Eternal flame has been burning there since 1967. Sculpture made by master V. Perfilov includes figures of red army soldier, machine gunner and banner-bearer with slogan "For Soviet Power!" on his banner. Nearby stands historical Radischev Museum building.
Nikitin Brothers Monument
Saratov, Nikitin Brothers Square near circus
Sculptural group in Nikitin Brothers' Square in Saratov honors local circus founders—brothers Akim, Dmitry and Pyotr Nikitins. Monument opening took place on December 25, 2020. The monument symbolizes the history of Russian circus art and the return of its founders' names to the urban context. Installation of the sculpture was part of the reopening of the renovated circus building.
N. V. Tsitzin Monument
Saratov, intersection of Rahova and Vavilova streets
At the corner of Rakhova and Vavilova streets in Saratov there is a monument to Nikolay Vasilyevich Tsytsin. It was unveiled on September 10, 1985. Tsytsin was born in 1898 in Saratov, later attended Lenin's Workers' Faculty College attached to the university and the agricultural institute of the city. In 1939 he was elected an actual member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, and in 1968 awarded the title Hero of Socialist Labor.
N. G. Chernyshevsky Monument
Saratov, Chernyshevskogo Sq
The monument to Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky stands on his namesake square in Saratov. It was unveiled in 1953 to commemorate the writer's 125th anniversary. The sculpture was created by Alexander Pavlovich Kibalnikov and architect N.P. Grishin. The monument depicts Chernyshevsky in full height. Previously, there stood a statue of Tsar Alexander II on this site. The first bust of Chernyshevsky was installed in 1918 by sculptor Pavel Fyodorovich Dunduk.
N. I. Vavilov Monument
Saratov, S. M. Kirova Sq
On S. M. Kirov Square in Saratov, there is a monument to Nikolay Ivanovich Vavilov — an outstanding scientist, agronomist and botanist. A monument was unveiled here in honor of his 110th birthday anniversary in 1997. Vavilov is known for developing the theory on centers of origin of cultivated plants and writing the book "Plant Immunity to Infectious Diseases". He headed the department of private agriculture at Saratov University from 1917 to 1921 and passed away in Saratov in 1943, being buried at local Voskresenskoe cemetery.
Monument to First Teacher
Saratov, intersection of Moscow St and Solyannaya St
The monument to the first teacher was installed in Saratov at the intersection of Moskovskaya Street and Solyannaya Street. The sculpture depicts the figure of a teacher and a pupil leaning over a book, symbolizing knowledge transfer and public education. The composition was created by Moscow sculptor Sergey Mikhailovich Volnukhin and before being moved it was next to a children's hospital. The monument was installed in 1996.
Petr Stolypin Monument
Saratov, Square Stolypina, near Saratov Regional Assembly
The monument to Pyotr Stolypin is located in Saratov on his namesake square near the Saratov regional assembly. The sculpture was created by Vyacheslav Klykov. On the pedestal there is an inscription: "We need a great Russia!" Nearby figures depict a peasant, blacksmith, priest, and soldier. The monument was opened on April 17, 2002.
Saratovskaya Garmonika Monument
Saratov, Stolypina Ave
The Saratov garmoshka monument is situated on Stolypin Avenue in Saratov. It was unveiled on September 12, 2009 during the city festival, designed by sculptor Vladimir Palmin. The composition features a bronze musician playing the accordion. The monument is located near the "Pioneer" cinema on the pedestrian part of the street.
Student Monument
Saratov, Radishcheva St, 89
The monument to the student is located at Radishchev Street, 89 in Saratov. The sculpture was created by the Shcherbakov brothers and installed on September 14, 2001. It depicts a young man sitting on a pile of books, symbolizing the process of gaining knowledge. Unofficially, the monument is called "The Night Before Exams." The creators intended it as a symbol of student life and youth.
Yuri A. Gagarin Monument
Saratov, Embankment of Cosmonauts, at Obukhov Lane
Yuri Gagarin Monument is situated on Cosmonauts Embankment in Saratov near Obukhov Street. It was unveiled on September 30th, 1995. Created by People's Artist of RSFSR Yuri Chernov, it was cast at Mytischi Foundry for Artistic Casting in 1990. The sculpture depicts Gagarin walking along the embankment; it stands by the Volga Riverbank and forms part of a memorial route commemorating his time in Saratov.
Panorama of Saratov
Saratov, entrance to the park 'Lipki' from Radishchev Street
Saratov Panorama built in 1990 is situated near Radishchev Street at the entrance to "Lipki" park. On a marble plaque it says the city's founding date - 1590. The central spot features the number "400" surrounded by sculptures symbolizing local landmarks such as conservatory, historical museum, opera theater, Zhuravli monument, Saint-Troitsky cathedral and Covered Market.
Lipki Park
Saratov, Lipki Park
Lipki Park — the oldest public garden of Saratov, situated in the historical city center between Radishchev Street, Volga Street, Cathedral Street and Cathedral Square. Established in 1824 as a boulevard with limes around the cathedral. Has the status of regional nature monument. Nearby are the church "Utoli Moya Pechali", conservatory, philharmonic hall and the monument to N.G. Chernyshevsky.
Victory Park on Sokolova Hill
Saratov, Sokola Gora, Park Pobedy
Victory Park on Sokola Hill is the main memorial complex of Saratov, opened in 1975. Here there is a Museum of Military and Labor Glory with a collection of military equipment. In the park there is a memorial "Cranes", as well as samples of military and agricultural machinery. The complex is part of the memorial landscape of Sokola Hill and is an important part of the city's memory about World War II.
Sunny Park
Saratov, Solnechnyy Microdistrict
"Solnechny" Park in Saratov is a regional nature monument covering an area of 6.757 hectares. It features a universal sports field for volleyball, basketball and mini-football, as well as a children's play area. Two game complexes have been designed for people with limited mobility. The total area of green plantations amounts to 75,641 sq. meters, while paths cover 11,901 sq. meters.
Prospect Pyotr Stolypin
Saratov, Petra Stolypina Ave
Pyotr Stolypin Avenue is the central street of Saratov, part of the city's Grand Pedestrian Ring. Previously named after Kirov from 1935 to 2022. Completely pedestrian since 1983. It features the Saratov Conservatory named after L.V. Sobinov and a monument dedicated to the Saratov accordion. The street was also known as German Street until 1917.
Pyotro Stropilin Avenue
Saratov, Petra Stolypina Ave
Pyotr Stolypin Avenue is the main pedestrian street of Saratov connecting important city spaces: theaters, shopping centers and public areas. It is also known as a popular walking route with shops, cafes, historical buildings and urban sculpture. This object plays an important role in shaping the vibrant city environment of Saratov. Previously it was called Kirov Avenue.
Saratov Conservatory named after L. V. Sobinov
Saratov, Petra Stolypina Ave, 1
The Saratov State Conservatory named after L.V. Sobinov was founded in 1912 and is the third highest musical educational institution in Russia. Here students study symphonic, chamber and wind orchestras, academic choirs and folk music ensembles. The conservatory's large hall is known for hosting performances by Leonid Sobinov.
Saratov Regional Universal Scientific Library
Saratov, Gorkogo St, 40
The Saratov Regional Universal Scientific Library was founded on March 4, 1831 by Admiral N.S. Mordvinov. It is situated at Gorky Street, 40 in the city of Saratov. Throughout its history, the library has changed locations and originally bore the name of the city public library. Today it performs important information, educational and cultural functions, serving as the region's main repository. Since 1901, an Academic Archive Commission operated within its walls.
Saratov Regional Philharmonic Society named after A. Shnitke
Saratov, Sobornaya Sq, 9
Saratov Regional Philharmonic Society named after A. Schnittke is located at Sobornaya Square, 9. Founded in 1937, it bears the name of eminent composer Alfred Schnittke, born in Saratov. It is a multifaceted organization uniting its own ensembles and guest artists. Concerts, festivals and musical educational events take place here.
Saratov Academic Drama Theatre Named After I. A. Slonov
Saratov, Rabochaya St, 116
Saratov Academic Drama Theatre Named After I.A. Slonov - Russia's oldest theatrical ensemble founded in 1803, situated on Working Street, 116/17. In 1993 it was named after prominent Russian actor Ivan Slonov. It began its history with regular dramatic performances in 1865 under entrepreneur Pyotr Medvedev's direction. Notable artist Vasily Kachalov also performed there from 1897 to 1900.
Saratov State University Named After N. G. Chernyshevsky
Saratov, Astrakhanskaya St, 83
Saratov State University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky was founded in 1909 by imperial decree of Emperor Nikolay II. The design of the university campus was carried out by architect Karl Ludwigovich Muftke. The opening took place on December 6th of the same year with the laying of a stone on the site of future buildings. Today, the university includes 15 faculties and two colleges, and in 2021 it underwent competitive selection for the "Priority 2030" program.
Saratov Bridge
Saratov, Volga River Bridge between Saratov and Engels
Saratov Bridge connects Saratov and Engels across the Volga River. Opened in 1965, it became then the longest bridge in Europe (length - 2825.8 meters). Has a roadway width of 15 meters. In 2009 repairs were conducted on support structures, fencing and lighting.
Saratov Regional Museum of Local Studies
Saratov, Lermontova St, 34
Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore, founded in 1886, is the largest museum complex in the region. The collection includes over 400,000 exhibits. Initially it operated as an historical-archaeological museum under the Saratov Learned Archival Commission. By 1889 the collection already contained 144 items.
Teremok Puppet Theatre in Saratov
Saratov, Babushkin Vzvoz St, 16
Saratov Puppet Theatre "Teremok" — one of the oldest theatres of its kind in Russia, founded in 1936. Its first production, the play "Gusenok," took place on November 4th of the same year. In 1967, the theatre moved to a new building with a hall seating 400 people and specialized workshops for creating puppets.
Saratov Opera and Ballet Theatre
Saratov, Teatralnaya Sq, 1
Saratov Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, founded in 1875, is the city's main musical theater. It hosts Sobinov Music Festival and actively works on operatic and ballet repertoire. The theatre's history begins with Gregory Gladkov's first public theatre opened in 1803 on Dvoryanskaya Street and the debut of the first Russian opera troupe in 1875. The stone theatrical building was designed by architects K.V. Tiden and A.M. Sal'tko.
Saratov Radishchev Art Museum
Saratov, Radishcheva St, 39
The Saratov Art Museum named after A.N. Radishchev opened in 1885 and is the first publicly accessible art museum of the Russian Empire. Its collection was founded on the collection of marine painter Aleksey Bogolyubov, grandson of writer Alexander Radishchev. Construction was carried out by city architect Alexey Sal'tko. The museum plays an important role in the cultural life of the region and is considered one of the leading artistic institutions of the province.
Saratov Circus named after Nikitin Brothers
Saratov, Chapaeva St, 61
Saratov Circus named after brothers Nikitin is Europe's oldest stationary circus founded in 1876 by brothers Nikitin. The first wooden building appeared on Mitrofanievskaya Square, later, in 1931, on Chapaev Street they built a modern stone structure. Here debuted famous artists Oleg Popov and Karandash. From 1959 to 1963, the circus underwent major reconstruction.
Holy-Trinity Cathedral
Saratov, Moskovskaya St, 6
Holy-Troitse Cathedral - the oldest monument of Saratov, cathedral of the Saratov metropolitan see. Built in the style of Moscow baroque and is a unique architectural monument for the region. The first wooden structure appeared in 1674-1675, the stone building was laid in 1695. The church was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1947 after a long period of closure. The lower church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary became the first completed part of the cathedral.
Sokolova Hill
Saratov, Sokolovaya Gora
Sokolova Hill is one of the highest points in Saratov, rising 165 meters above sea level. Here there is a memorial "Cranes" and Victory Park, combining natural terrain with memorial landscape. From the top you can enjoy a picturesque view of the city and Volga River. There is an operating museum of military and labor glory on the hill. One possible reason for the name is the surname of posadskoe person Sokolov.
Theater Square
Saratov, Teatralnaya Sq
Theater Square in Saratov - the central square of Volga District, formed in 1808 as Grain Market Square. It features monuments to Lenin, Radishchev, Bogolyubov, Tabakov and other memorials. Among attractions there is mosaic on the building of the Government of the Saratov Region and sculpture "Heart of Province". Originally built here theater was constructed by governor A.D. Panchulidze in 1810. Nowadays the square houses Saratov Art Museum named after A.N. Radishchev.
Church of Icon of the Mother of God Utoli Moya Pechali
Saratov, Volzhskaya St, 38
The Church of Icon of the Mother of God "Quench My Sorrows" in Saratov - a well-known Orthodox church built from 1904 to 1906 by architect Pyotr Zybin. Its stone architecture features a towering composition and numerous small cupolas reminiscent of St. Basil's Cathedral. Originally serving as a family chapel for the archiepiscopal residence, it is a regional architectural monument. Fixed fragment: towering
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