Volgograd
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Heroes Avenue
Volgograd, Alleya Geroev St
Heroes Avenue in Volgograd - a boulevard 350 meters long situated between Lenin Prospect, Soviet Street and Chuykov Street. Surrounded by residential buildings in Stalinist Empire style. On roofs near entrances there are replicas of city orders awarded for mass heroism during the Battle of Stalingrad. 100 meters wide, it connects 62nd Army Embankment with Fallen Fighters Square. Designed post-war by architects led by Karo Alabyan.
Бронекатер БК-13
Volgograd, Tsentralnaya Emb
bronekater BK-13, participant of Stalingrad battle, installed in Volgograd on Central Embankment as memorial to sailors of Volga Military Flotilla. Ship project 1125 has survived until our days and reminds about heroic support for ground troops during fights on Volga river. After service in military actions the boat was used on river routes till installation as monument in 1994 year.
Volgograd Arena
Volgograd, 62-Y Armii Emb
Volgograd Arena is situated on 62nd Army Embankment in Volgograd. Its facade is designed as an truncated cone with lacy elements. Stadium capacity is 45,000 people; it serves as home arena for football club "Rotor". Construction volume was 400,960.4 cubic meters. Stadium roof is considered largest cable-stayed roof in Russia. Field is covered with natural grass.
Volgograd Regional Library named after M. Gorky
Volgograd, Mira St, 15
Volgograd Regional Library named after M. Gorky is located at Mira Street, 15. It is the main scientific library of the region, opened for visitors on April 18, 1985. Here operates the regional center for access to resources of the Presidential Library. The institution traces its history back to Tsaritsyn City Public Library and was involved in the restoration of Stalingrad after World War II. During combat actions, the library suffered significant losses.
Tsaritsyn Opera Volgograd State Theatre
Volgograd, V.I. Lenina Ave, 97
Volgograd State Theatre "Tsaritsynskaya Opera" is situated at V.I. Lenin Avenue, 97. The building is a regional cultural heritage site and previously served as the Cultural House of the Krasny Oktyabr Factory. Operas and ballet classics from around the world are performed there. It was founded on February 13th, 2004. The ensemble includes opera soloists, ballet artists, choir and orchestra members. Among its performers are honored Russian artists and winners of international competitions. The theatre's name refers to the historical name of the city — Tsaritsyn.
Volgograd Museum of Fine Arts I.I. Maschkov
Volgograd, V.I. Lenina Ave, 21
Volgograd Art Museum named after I.I. Mashkov is located on Lenina Avenue in Volgograd. Founded in 1938 as an art gallery, since 2010 it bears the name of famous local artist Illya Mashkov. It houses a collection of works by masters from the "Bubnovy Valet" association and other prominent artists. Unique because it is the sole specialized art museum in the Volgograd region. The museum features painting, graphics, sculpture and decorative-applied arts.
Volgograd Musical Drama Cossack Theatre
Volgograd, Akademicheskaya St, 3
Volgograd Musical and Dramatic Cossack Theater is situated on Akademicheskaya Street, 3. The building, previously known as Tsaritsyn's 4th Girls' Gymnasium, is a two-story structure with basement and attic featuring a rectangular layout. The theater is famous for its project "Night at the Cossack Theatre," which immerses viewers in the culture and history of cossacks. Vladimir Lyapichev was the first artistic director, while Pyotr Zaychenko played the leading role in the first premiere. Ensembles "Tsaritsyn" and "Stanishniki" operate under the theater's auspices. In 2011, the institution adopted its current name.
Volgograd Musical Theatre
Volgograd, Marshala Chuykova St, 4
Volgograd Musical Theatre is situated on Marshal Chuykov Street near the Volga River. It traces its history back to 1931 when it was founded as Stalingrad's Musical Comedy Theatre. Operas, operettas, musical comedies and musicals are performed there. Its first show took place in 1932 with an operetta "Khlopka" by Nikolay Strelnikov. After World War II, the theatre resumed operations in reborn Stalingrad. Today, the ensemble includes vocalists, choir, ballet and orchestra.
Volgograd Regional Museum of Local Lore
Volgograd, V.I. Lenina Ave, 5a
Volgograd Regional Museum of Local Lore is situated at V.I. Lenin Avenue, 5a. Founded in 1915, it initially operated from the House of Science and Art. After the war, it resumed activities in the former forestry technical school with a collection featuring archaeological finds such as Sarmatian gold. The collection comprises over 160,000 items. Exhibitions depict the history of Tsaritsyn, Stalingrad and modern Volgograd; however, during the Battle of Stalingrad, a significant portion of the funds was lost.
Volgograd Planetarium
Volgograd, Gagarina St, 14
Volgograd Planetarium is situated on Gagarin Street. Opened in 1954, it was a gift from workers of the German Democratic Republic for I.V. Stalin's 70th birthday. The main hall features an "Planetarium" apparatus with 99 projectors resembling an ancient temple with Vera Mukhina's sculpture "World". Inside, there are marble interiors and flooring made of rare tree species. Full-dome shows and thematic space programs take place here. It ranks among the eight best planetariums worldwide.
Volgograd Fast Tram (Metrotram)
Volgograd
Volgograd High-Speed Tram, also known as Metrotram, is a unique tram line in Russia with underground sections. It was first opened in 1984 after reconstruction of its aboveground part. Combining metro and traditional tram features, it has stations designed in metro style. Its adaptability allows further transformation to meet metro standards. Forbes magazine highlighted this unusual transportation system.
Volgograd Youth Theatre
Volgograd, Raboche-Krestyanskaya St, 42
Volgograd Youth Theatre is located on Raboche-Krestyanskaya Street, 42. Reopened in 1970 after reconstruction. Presents performances based on classics and modern works aimed at children, teenagers and families. The theatre stage is situated on the historical part of the street. The theatre actively participates in festivals and tours with children's productions. The first director was Vadim Davydov, the first headmaster — Arkadiy Vysotskiy.
House of Pavlov
Volgograd, Sovetskaya St, 39
The Pavlov House situated at Soviet Street, 39 in Volgograd became a symbol of heroic defense of Stalingrad during World War II. For nearly two months, the garrison held onto the building which had important tactical position due to its view of surroundings and proximity to the Volga River. Multinational Soviet soldiers defended the house, which later became a monument to courage and resilience of city defenders. Today, on its side wall there is a memorial wall made from special material resembling war-damaged masonry, commemorating the heroes of the defense.
Volgograd Railway Station (I)
Volgograd, Privokzalnaya Sq, 1
Volgograd-I Railway Station is situated on Volgograd's Pervaya Privokzalnaya Square. Built in 1954 by architects Alexander Kurovsky and Samuil Briskin, it became a regional architectural monument since 1997. Tower spires and interiors of the station are decorated with paintings depicting military and labor history of Stalingrad. Trains depart from here to various regions of Russia including Moscow, Saratov, Astrakhan, Rostov and Krasnodar.
Hall of Military Glory
Volgograd, Mamayev Kurgan, Hall of Fame
The Hall of Military Glory is situated on Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd. It is a cylindrical structure with an open-topped circular opening whose diameter measures 40 meters. Inside this hall, which stands 13.5 meters high, there are 34 mosaicked mourning banners made from red smalt, each bearing the names of 7,200 defenders of Stalingrad. A pochet guard is also displayed here. The roof of the building features a round opening measuring 8 meters in diameter.
Historical Park "Russia - My History"
Volgograd, 62-Y Armii Emb, 1b
Historical Park "Russia - My History" in Volgograd is situated on 62nd Army Embankment. It is part of the nationwide network of multimedia museums dedicated to Russian history. Opened in October 2017. Permanent exhibits start from ancient Rus' times and employ modern multimedia technologies developed by historians, artists and computer designers. The park is located in picturesque floodplain of the Tsaritsa River.
Kazan Cathedral
Volgograd, Lipetskaya St, 10
The Kazan Cathedral in Volgograd stands on Lipetskaya Street. This stone structure in pseudo-Russian style with a symmetrical cross shape was founded in 1894 and consecrated in 1899. A copy of a Parisian Orthodox church, it became cathedral after the Battle of Stalingrad and its restoration. The Kazan Cathedral is dedicated to the Kazan Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Komsomolsky Garden
Volgograd, KomSomolsky Garden
Komsomolsky Garden - one of the largest parks in Volgograd, situated in its historical center. Previously, this site was home to the largest cemetery of Tsaritsyn. Today, the park is a 24-hour public space. The central part of the garden previously included the Church of Compassion, built in the early 1830s. The garden adjoins Ploshchad Pavshih Bortsov Square and abuts the New Experimental Theatre.
Mamayev Kurgan
Volgograd, V.I. Lenina Ave
Mamaev Kurgan is a memorial complex in Volgograd dedicated to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad. It features a Hall of Military Glory with an Eternal Flame, ruins of walls, and the famous sculpture "Stand Firm" by E.V. Vuchitchev. From the base to the top there is a staircase of 200 steps symbolizing the days of battle. The area of the complex is 26 hectares, its central figure is the monument "Mother-Russia Calls!", which underwent reconstruction in 2019. The memorial was opened on October 15, 1967.
BC-31 Armored Caterer Memorial
Volgograd, Lower Terrace of Central Embankment
Memorial " bronekater BK-31" is situated on the lower terrace of Central Volgograd Embankment. This vessel participated in defending crossings and convoys of ships during the Battle of Stalingrad. Lifted from the waters of Volga in 2017, the catamaran after restoration is exhibited outdoors in a special pavilion. The memorial's opening took place on July 26, 2020, on Navy Day. BK-31 was built in 1941 and belonged to the Volga Military Flotilla.
Memorial Historical Museum
Volgograd, Gogolya St, 10
The memorial-historical museum is located at Gogol Street, 10 in Volgograd. It is situated in an historical mansion belonging to the Repnikov merchant family, built in 1903 and considered an architectural monument from the early 20th century. An exhibition dedicated to the events of the Civil War in southern Russia and Tsaritsyn is presented here, featuring documents, photographs, weapons, awards and personal belongings of participants from those times. The museum is an independent entity within the Stalingrad Battle Museum Reserve.
Memorial Complex "Lysaya Gora"
Volgograd, Sovetsky district, Lyssa hill
Memorial complex "Lysaya Gora" is situated in Volgograd and is a federal cultural heritage site. It includes a mass grave for soldiers from the 64th Army who defended the southern sector of Stalingrad. Atop the hill there is a twenty-meter obelisk commemorating the defenders of the motherland. Its height was strategically significant during battles lasting from September 1942 to January 1943. On the obelisk is an engraved tribute to fallen heroes.
Island Ludnikova Memorial Complex
Volgograd, Nizhni posyelok zavoda «Barrikady»
Memorial complex "Ostrov Lyudnikova" is situated in Volgograd and is a regional cultural heritage site. It includes ruins of the director's house of the Barrikady factory which served as a command post during the advance of the 138th Red Banner Rifle Division led by Colonel Ivan Lyudnikov. Also within the complex are brotherly graves of soldiers and workers-volunteers who died while liberating the city from Nazi troops in December 1942. This area symbolizes the bravery of Soviet soldiers who managed to break through the southern blockade and free the city.
Motherland Calling Monument
Volgograd, Mamayev Kurgan
The monument "Mother-Russia Calls!" is situated on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. The sculpture's height including the sword totals 85 meters; it was designed by sculptor Evgeniy Vuchetich. The monument's opening took place on October 15, 1967. Initially, a two-figure composition was planned but only the image of Mother-Russia calling to battle with her raised hand holding a sword was realized. The structure weighs over 8 thousand tons. In 2019-2020, the monument underwent major restoration work.
Einstein Science Museum
Volgograd, Lenina Ave, 70
In Volgograd, the first Russian "Einstein's Museum of Entertaining Sciences" has opened. Here visitors can see interactive demonstrations of physical laws through experiments and experiences. Among them is a safe lightning demonstration, creation of artificial tornadoes, and an experiment on cloud formation. Each visitor can personally activate exhibits to better understand mechanisms of mechanics, optics, acoustics, and electricity.
Old Saratov Saripa Reserve Museum
Volgograd, Izobilnaya St, 10
The Old Saripa Heritage Museum is located on Izobilnaya Street, 10 in Volgograd. Established in 1765 by Catherine II, the Hering colony is known for its famous saripetka mustard. It features an architectural ensemble in the style of saxon baroque with 26 buildings, 23 of which are federal monuments from the 18th to 19th centuries. The museum houses a large German experimental library and operates the region's only kirk with a live organ sound.
Volga-Don Canal History Museum
Volgograd, Fadeeva St, 35a
The Volga-Don Canal History Museum is located in Volgograd on Fadeeva Street, 35A. The museum's opening date is January 20, 1997, with new halls and a canal model officially unveiled on May 8, 2001. Exhibits include four thematic rooms: the first introduces the history of the Volga-Don waterway; the second shows current operation of hydro-engineering structures and shipping; the third focuses on the construction of the canal; while the fourth highlights ongoing work of water transport.
Музей музыкальных инструментов имени Е. Н. Пушкина
Volgograd, Bystrova St, 257
The E.N. Pushkin Museum of Musical Instruments is located in Volgograd on Bystrova Street, 257. It is a branch of the Volgograd Regional Ethnographic Museum and was founded based on the personal collection of Evgeniy Pushkin, which he began in 1926. After losing a significant part of the collection during the war, the museum was enriched with instruments from a private collection transferred to the city museum. Today among its exhibits there can be seen rare musical instruments including an Italian accordion from the Crema factory and a flute-harmonica.
Memory Museum
Volgograd, Pavshikh Bortsov Sq, 2
The "Memory" Museum is located under Central Department Store on Victory Square. It opened in 2012 but is currently temporarily closed for reconstruction. Here, the interior of Paulus' headquarters has been recreated, where in January 1943 German General Field Marshal Paulus was captured along with 23 generals and hundreds of soldiers. This is one of the rare museums in Russia dedicated to exhibits from the Wehrmacht army.
Stalingrad Battle Panorama Museum
Volgograd, Marshala Chuykova St, 47
The Panorama Museum "Stalingrad Battle" is situated on Marshal Chuykov Street in Volgograd. It was opened in 1985 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Victory Day. Inside there is a famous panorama called "Defeat of Nazi-Fascist Forces at Stalingrad," as well as an exhibition of military equipment and four dioramas. There are eight exhibition halls including Triumph Hall and a cinema hall. The library holds over 16,000 books. Since 2020, a free video guide has been available for the main exhibit.
New Experimental Theatre
Volgograd, Mira St, 5
The new experimental theater is situated in Volgograd on Mira Street, 5. The building of the theater is an historical monument constructed in 1915 with funds from merchant Repnikov and restored after the destruction of the Battle of Stalingrad. The theater was founded in 1988 by People's Artist Otar Dzhanghireshvili. Its first premiere took place here - the play "Romeo and Juliet" in 1989. The troupe includes actors of various levels of recognition.
Heroes of Stalingrad Battle Monument Ensemble
Volgograd, Mamayev Kurgan
The monument ensemble "Heroes of Stalingrad Battle" is situated on Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd. The chief architects were Yakov Belopolsky, Vladimir Demin and Fedor Lysov. Sculptures are made from reinforced concrete, areas and paths are paved with granite. The central figure of the ensemble is the monument "Mother-Russia Calls!" atop the kurgan. From the base to the peak there are 200 granite steps, while the area "Stand Firm" features a defender's statue. Pools symbolize the Volga river. Cyrillic fragments fixed: Fedor, ensemble
Lenin Monument at Volga-Don Canal
Volgograd, 1-y Shlyuz Volgo-Donskogo Kanala
The Lenin Monument on the Volga-Don Canal in Volgograd is a monument 57 meters high made from monolithic reinforced concrete; Lenin's figure stands 27 meters tall and is the central part of the composition. The sculpture is situated near the first canal lock and serves as its main dominating feature. Construction of the Volga-Don Canal took 3.5 years and required over one million people to participate. The monument was designed by renowned Soviet sculptor Evgeniy Vuchetich.
Rokossovsky Monument
Volgograd, 7-Y Gvardeyskoy St
The monument to Marshal K.K. Rokossovsky was installed in Volgograd on 7th Guards Street. It was opened on May 2, 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory and dedicated to twice Hero of the Soviet Union Marshal who during the Stalingrad battle commanded the Don Front. The monument features a figure of the marshal riding a horse and was created by sculptors Vladimir and Danila Surovtsy.
Mikhail Panikhaka Monument
Volgograd, Metallurgov Ave
The monument to Mikhail Panikha is installed in Volgograd on Metallurgov Avenue. It is dedicated to Hero of the Soviet Union, marine infantry soldier who on October 2, 1942 performed a heroic act during the defense of Stalingrad by throwing himself with burning incendiary bottle onto a German tank. The authors of the memorial are sculptor Robert Haritonov and architect Yuri Belousov. Mikhail Panikaha was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union posthumously for his courageous action.
Pavlovsk Square
Volgograd, Pavshikh Bortsov Sq
Heroes' Square in Volgograd - the central city square where Eternal Flame burns in memory of defenders who fell in battle. Once it was Alexandrovskaya Square of Tsaritsyn. Nearby stands new Aleksandro-Nevsky Cathedral. From Central Embankment to the square leads Heroes' Alley. In February 1963 here for the first time lit Eternal Flame. The square was an important defense site during the Battle of Stalingrad.
Catherine Bell Tower Fire Lookout
Volgograd, Kommunisticheskaya St
Watchtower of Tsaritsyn Fire Brigade, situated on Kommunisticheskoy Street, serves as an architectural dominator of Volgograd's historical part. Built in late 19th century, after restoration it regained its lost upper observation tower section. Its height is about 30 meters and it's used for cityscape surveying to early detect fires. It's one of the preserved pre-revolutionary constructions of Tsaritsyn.
Fireboat Gashitel
Volgograd, 62-Y Armii Emb
River firefighting and rescue boat "Gashitel" originally named "Tsarev", launched in 1903, was actively used to extinguish fires and rescue people on the Volga until it was removed from active fleet in 1966. After serving in Volgograd's fire department, the vessel became a monument and cultural heritage site situated along the riverbank of 62nd Army. During the Stalingrad battle, the crew performed combat and rescue missions under enemy fire.
River Terminal
Volgograd, Naberezhnaya 62-Y Armii St, 6
Volgograd River Station is located on 62nd Army Embankment. It is the largest structure of its kind in Europe, built between 1967 and 1980. The building reaches a height of 47 meters with a width of 36 meters and a total length of 296 meters. Architectural dominion of Volgograd's central embankment combines the functions of a passenger port and concert hall of Volgograd Philharmonic Society. The first stage was put into operation on June 30, 1980.
Hergardt Mill Ruins
Volgograd, Marshala Chuykova St
The ruins of Gerhardt Mill are situated in Volgograd on Marshal Chuikov Street. This is a federal historical monument built in the early 20th century by entrepreneur Alexander Gerhardt. During the Battle of Stalingrad, the building served as a command post and defense stronghold for the 13th Guards Rifle Division. Here, there are preserved brick facades with the owner's surname. The site is included in the Museum-Panorama "Battle of Stalingrad".
Mourning Mother
Volgograd, Mamayev Kurgan
The sculpture "Mourning Mother" is installed on the Sorrow Square at the foot of the memorial Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd. The monument is made of reinforced concrete and depicts a woman leaning over the body of a fallen soldier, whose face is partially hidden by a banner. The composition was created by sculptor Evgeniy Vuchitshin and symbolizes the grief of mothers who lost their sons in war. In front of the monument there is a pool symbolizing a lake of tears.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Volgograd, Alexandrovsky Garden, Square of Fallen Combatants, 9
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Volgograd is a copy of the historical temple destroyed in 1932. Groundbreaking for the new building took place in 2016. The consecration was performed by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. The main altar is dedicated to Prince Alexander Nevsky. The structure features diagonal towers and circumambulatory galleries, replicating the architectural forms of the former Tsaritsyn cathedral.
TriumphalArchofLockNo1Volga-DonCanal
Volgograd, Volga-Don Canal Lock No. 1
The Triumphal Arch of Lock No. 1 of the Volga-Don Canal is located in Volgograd and is protected by the state as an architectural and urban planning monument. It serves as the ceremonial entrance to the canal from the Volga side and is part of the building housing the management office for the lower headlock. Construction of the waterway took place from May to June 1952 according to the design of the architecture committee's workshop under the leadership of Leonid Polyakov. The arch is decorated with cast iron prows resembling the bow parts of antique ships, while its counterpart arch is situated at lock No. 13 on the Don side of the canal.
Children's Circle Fountain ("Barmaley")
Volgograd, Privokzalnaya Sq
On Volgograd's Arrival Terminal Square stands a modern replica of the famous destroyed fountain, known worldwide due to a military photograph from 1942. The opening of the replica took place on August 23, 2013, in honor of the anniversary of the bombing of Stalingrad. Artist Alexander Burganov brought to life the composition under its official title "Children's Circle Dance," but it is more commonly referred to as "Barmaley" because of the story by Kornei Chukovsky where children dance around crocodile Barmaley.
Fountain of Art
Volgograd, Upper Terrace of Central Embankment
The Fountain "Art" is situated on the upper terrace of Central Embankment in Volgograd. It was created in 1957 by sculptor Sergey Aleshin and depicts a sculptural group of three girls in folk costumes performing dance movements. In 2012, the fountain underwent major reconstruction, gaining modern light-and-music equipment. The composition also evokes associations with the famous dance ensemble "Berezka".
All Saints Church on Mamayev Kurgan
Volgograd, Mamayev Kurgan
All Saints' Church on Mamaev Kurgan is situated within the memorial "Heroes of Stalingrad Battle" in Volgograd. It was laid in 1993, construction took place with funds from local residents. In 2005 it was consecrated. Its main decoration is three handmade icons created by Astrakhan masters using ancient techniques. The church's opening occurred after solemn groundbreaking on Victory Day, May 9, 2002.
Saint John the Baptist Church
Volgograd, Krasnoznamenskaya St, 2
St. John the Baptist Church in Volgograd is situated on Central Embankment at Krasnoznamenskaya St., 2. This site is linked to Tsaritsyn's history as its first fortress church. The stone structure was built in 1664 becoming the city's first stone building. After the first church burned down in 1615, a new wooden one was constructed but it too later caught fire. During World War II, the building housed an enemy bunker. The current church was restored in 1995 and serves as a convent of the Holy Resurrection Female Monastery.
Central Embankment Named after 62nd Army
Volgograd, 62-Y Armii Emb
Central Embankment named after Army 62 in Volgograd - symbol of city's revival after World War II. Here is located parade staircase with propylea built in 1952-1953. In 1942, 13th Guards Division led by General Rodimtsev landed on this territory. Embankment was named in memory of Army 62 defending Stalingrad. From it starts Heroes' Alley - grandiose pedestrian street. On the embankment there is an "Art" fountain, while upper terrace's architectural ensemble was created by renowned architects.
Central Park of Culture and Rest
Volgograd, Central Park of Culture and Rest
Central Park of Culture and Rest is situated in Volgograd and is an area linked to the city's history. From late 19th century until Stalingrad battle there existed Nobel Town where brothers Nobel developed oil production. During war times it hosted General Rodimtsev's command post. After the park was revived in 2017 memorials were unveiled and sculptures commemorating regional history were installed.
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