Cherepovets

Art Object "Globus Cherepoveca"

Череповец, пл.Строителей, 1

The art object "Globus Cherepovets" is located on Builders Square in Cherepovets city. It consists of several concrete pylons and a large sphere covered with bronze sheets. Its surface depicts the city development plan. The object was opened in 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the tрест "Cherepovetsmetallurgstroy".

Nikolay Rubцов Monument

Череповец, Индустриальный район, микрорайон 9А

A bust of Nikolay Rubtsov is installed in Cherepovets, in sector 9A of Industrial district, near the building of Cherepovets State University. It is dedicated to a famous Russian poet whose works are associated with Vologda region. The bust was unveiled on November 14, 1998.

Water Tower (Waterworks Museum)

Череповец, ул. Ленина

Water Tower in Cherepovets city built in 1913 is an historical monument of industrial architecture of early 20th century. Today it serves as a museum of "Vodokanal" enterprise. Inside there is information and exhibition center where one can learn about history of development of Cherepovets water supply system. The upper floor once held a tank with capacity of ten thousand buckets from which clean water was supplied to the city's water supply system.

Voskresensky Cathedral

Череповец, территория Соборная горка, 1

The Воскресенский cathedral in Cherepovets is located on Cathedral Hill. It is one of the oldest landmarks of the city, built between 1721-1756. The church stands out among the industrial landscape of the city with its architectural style. The first chapel at this site appeared as early as the XIV century thanks to monks and the blessing of Sergius of Radonezh. Inside the cathedral there is a gilded iconostasis, and the stone floors have been renovated after damage from improper use.

Children'sMuseum

Череповец, проспект Луначарского, 39

Children's Museum in Cherepovets is located at Lunacharsky Avenue, 39. Children can participate in exciting master classes on making folk dolls and clay modeling here. The museum collection includes works by local artists from Cherepovets, children's clothing and shoes of different eras, as well as constantly growing collections of clay, wooden and soft toys. The museum is part of the Cherepovets Museum Union and is situated in the historical center of the city.

Children's Musical Theatre

Череповец, проспект Победы, 100

Children's Music Theatre in Cherepovets is located at Prospekt Pobedy, 100. Founded in 1991 and led by honored worker of culture Alexey Ustinov. The theater is known for its artists, many of whom are graduates of famous conservatories and music schools in Russia.

Volkovs' House

Череповец, Советский проспект 21

Two-story merchant house of Volkовы on Sovetsky prospect in Cherepovec was built in the XIX century. This significant building is a striking example of city architecture at that time and the main attraction of the city's center. After the 2011 restoration visitors can admire both the exterior appearance of the house and the updated interiors. Although the historical decor of the interiors has been lost, the house retains its unique atmosphere of the era.

Nature House (Nature Museum)

Череповец, ул. Коммунистов, 42

Nature House in Cherepovets is located at Kommunistov Street, 42. It is one of the oldest city museums founded in 1920 under the name Local Nature Museum named after A.I. Herzen. Collections include entomological exhibits, remains of ancient animals such as mammoth and musk ox bones found during harbor construction at the mouth of Yagorba River in 1907, minerals, rocks, and herbaria. Since 2024, the exhibition has been enriched with aquariums featuring local fish species: pikes, roach, perch, trout, and sturgeon.

Vereshchagin Museum House

Череповец, ул. Социалистическая, 22

Vereshchagin House-Museum is located in Cherepovets at Socialist Street, 22. It is a wooden architecture monument built in the 1830s and was the home of the Vereshchagins family for over half a century. It was here, on October 26, 1842, that famous battle painter Vasily Vasilyevich Vereshchagin was born. Today, the museum consists of two buildings where the interiors of the artist's childhood are recreated, as well as his works and reproductions are exhibited.

Historical and Regional Studies Museum

Череповец, проспект Луначарского, 41

The Historical and Regional Studies Museum in Cherepovets is located at Lunacharsky Avenue, 41. Founded in the 1870s and operating for over a century, it showcases exhibits that depict local history and the life of Cherepovчане residents. For children, there are engaging workshops on making folk dolls and ceramic items. The museum is an integral part of the Cherepovets Museum Association, with its collections forming a significant portion of the regional museum collection of the Vologda Oblast.

Historical and Ethnographic Museum "Galhski Estate"

Череповец, ул. Матуринская, 28

Historical and Ethnographic Museum "Galsky Mansion" is located in Cherepovets on the banks of the Sheksna River. It is an architectural monument of the 19th century opened in 2009 after years of restoration. The house features interiors of 37 rooms depicting the life of the nobility at that time, as well as authentic furniture and antiques. Surrounding buildings include a harness workshop, oil mill, round garden, stables, granaries and workers' cottages. Notably, there is a two-story granary with a unique two-level gallery. Regularly held cultural events include musical and poetic evenings.

Museum "I.A. Milutin House"

Череповец, пл. Революции, 1

I.A. Milutin Museum is located in Cherepovets on Revolution Square. It is dedicated to the life and work of Ivan Andreyevich Milutin, who governed the city for over 46 years. Exhibits showcase his contributions to making Cherepovec a cultural, educational and industrial hub. Among his achievements were building a railway, introducing telephony and street lighting, opening schools, hospitals, library and shipbuilding factory. Milutin Square and the monument there commemorate this significant figure in the city's history.

Alexander Bashlachev Museum

Череповец, проспект Строителей, 30

Alexander Bashlachov Museum is located in Cherepovets at Prospekt Stroiteley, 30. This cultural institution is dedicated to the memory of the famous rock poet born in this city. Visitors can learn about his work and life, being an important part of the city's cultural environment.

Archaeology Museum

Череповец, Советский проспект, 19

The Archaeology Museum in Cherepovets is located on Sovetsky Prospect. Its collections include over 100,000 archaeological finds, including янтарь jewelry about 3,000 years old and the oldest exhibits around 10,000 years old. Interactive workshops are held for making textiles, archery, fire-making using ancient methods, and visitors can pose in medieval costumes.

Victory Park Military Equipment Museum

Череповец, ул. Парковая

Victory Park Military Equipment Museum in Cherepovets is located on Victory Park territory. Various samples of military equipment are presented here under open sky. It is a part of memorial complex dedicated to memory of Fatherland defenders. Visitors can learn history and see exhibits reflecting heroism and bravery of soldiers from different epochs.

MetallurgyMuseum

Череповец, ул. Мира, 42

The Museum of Metallurgical Industry in Cherepovets is located at Mira Street, 42. Visitors immerse themselves in the history of metallurgy from ancient technologies to modern production processes. Interactive halls, including a 3D hall and "Metallotorium" laboratory, allow visitors to visually explore metal properties and steel smelting technologies. The вагон-museum of Academician I.P. Bardin tells about key stages in the construction of the Cherepovets Metallurgical Combine. An outdoor exhibition called "Journey to Steel Origins" features real industrial units.

Памятник «Преемственность поколений» (Памятник металлургам)

Череповец, площадь Металлургов

In Cherepovets, on Metallurgov Square, there is a monument called " преемственность поколений ". The central composition features a bronze figure of a metallurgist and his small son wearing his father's helmet. Tourists often shake hands with the depicted metallurgist. The monument symbolizes the continuity of generations in heavy industry and was opened to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Severstal plant. Nearby stands a stele with commemorative inscriptions.

Milyutin Monument

Череповец, площадь Милютина (пересечение ул. Ленина и Советского проспекта)

I.A. Milutin Monument is located in the center of Milutina Square between Lenin Street and Soviet Prospect in Cherepovets. Nearby are the камерный theatre, Art Museum and former Mariinskaya Girls' Gymnasium now known as Marriage Palace. Milutin governed the city for over forty years during which Cherepovets became an important cultural, educational and industrial center of Russia.

Nurse Monument

Череповец, Привокзальный сквер

A monument to a nurse is installed in the Pervokazalnyy Square of Cherepovets city. It is dedicated to the heroic role of nurses during World War II when Cherepovets became a huge hospital that received over 2.5 million wounded soldiers and residents of besieged Leningrad. The monument's author is sculptor A. Rozhnikov. The concept of the monument depicts a nurse as an angel-guardian leading people from the world of war into the world of compassion. The monument was opened in 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory, symbolizing the feat of doctors and nurses who went to the front from Cherepovets railway station on the famous "Mercy Train".

Памятник преподобным Афанасию и Феодосию Череповецким

Череповец, Соборная горка

The monument to Sts. Афанасий and Феодосий of Cherepovets is located in Cherepovec on Sobornaya Hill near the Assumption Cathedral. The composition consists of two four-meter bronze statues of saints created by sculptor Aleksey Arkhipov from Saint Pyotrsburg. Афанасий is depicted with raised hands in monastic attire while Феодосий points to a hill where he had a vision. The monument was unveiled in October 1992 at the foundry of OJSC "Severstal". The saints founded the Assumption Monastery which later became the nucleus of the city of Cherepovec.

Парк 200-летия Череповца

Череповец, ул. Леднева, 2

The 200th Anniversary Park of Cherepovets is located in Cherepovets city on Ledneva Street. It was founded in 1977 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the city's founding by Catherine II in 1777. In the center of the park there is a circular square with paving and comfortable benches. Here regularly take place city events and actions. For children there are attractions, as well as the possibility to ride electric cars and bicycles. The park is especially popular among residents of Zashcheksninsky district.

Victory Park

Череповец, ул. Партизана Окинина

Victory Park in Cherepovets opened in 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in World War II. It combines recreation and memorial functions, situated next to Culture and Rest Park. One can enjoy walks among greenery and pay tribute to war heroes here.

Парк имени Ленинского комсомола (Комсомольский парк)

Череповец, ул. Максима Горького, 49А

Lenin комсомола Park in Cherepovets is located on Maxim Gorky Street. In spring it is decorated with blooming apples from villages Maloe Yagano and in autumn it delights with golden leaves of maples, ash-trees and rowans from Abakаново village surroundings. For creating the park plants were used from a farm near river Mjaks where there grew hazel bushes, hawthorns and lilacs. Construction started in 1958 by initiative of Cherepovets city council considering experience of Moscow and Leningrad parks.

Culture and Rest Park (Salt Garden)

Череповец, ул. Максима Горького, 2

Culture and Rest Park "Salt Garden" in Cherepovets is located near Cathedral Hill and is one of the oldest city parks. Founded in the XIX century by Ivan Andreyevich Milutin, mayor of the city, initially called "Milutinsky Square", later named "Salt Garden". The park preserves fragments of the general plan of 1874, reflecting its original layout. Today there are attractions and art object "I Love Cherepovec" here.

Cathedral Hill

Череповец, территория Соборная горка

Cathedral Hill — historical center of Cherepovets where city life began. Here leads a path laid by monks from the Воскресенский monastery. At the top stand the Воскресенский cathedral and monument to the founders of the city. From here start pedestrian routes along ancient streets. Observation deck offers picturesque views on the confluence of rivers Shексна and Ягорба. Nearby are museums of famous regional personalities.

Children's and Youth Theatre

Череповец, проспект Победы, 100

Children's and Youth Theatre in Cherepovets opened in 1993 and is located at Prospekt Pobedy, 100. It shows performances for toddlers, schoolchildren and youth from daily sessions at 10:00 and 14:00 to evenings at 18:00 and 19:00. The theatre operates from Wednesday to Sunday. It is known for hosting the festival "Krohatnye Skazki" and is part of the all-Russian touring-concert plan.

Sergiyev Posad Cathedral of St. Sergius and All Saints of Vologda Land

Череповец, Шекснинский проспект, 4А

The Church of St. Sergius Radonezhsky and All Saints of Vologda Land is located in Cherepovets on Shексninsky Prospect, 4A. It is an active Orthodox church consecrated to St. Sergius Radonezhsky and all saints of Vologda.

Christ's Birth Church

Череповец, ул. Парковая, 1

Christ's Nativity Church in Cherepovets is located on Park Avenue. It is one of the few restored churches in the city, rebuilt in 1997 after a fire in 1989 completely destroyed the original temple. Originally built in 1789 with funds from landowner N.D. Panfilov and parishioners, it lost its original appearance during Soviet times when decorative elements of the facade were destroyed and the bell tower was dismantled. The church was closed in 1930 and finally destroyed half a century later.

Philippe Irapp Chapel

Череповец, Советский проспект, 31

Philip Irapsky Chapel is located on Sovetsky Prospect in Cherepovec. Built in 1874 near Krasnoborsk Holy Trinity Monastery, it belongs to the once existing Philip Irapsky Desert. After being restored after a fire in the 1990s, the chapel returned to its historical appearance. Inside are the relics of Saint Philip Irapsky. The building was previously used for other purposes and underwent significant renovations during the Soviet period.

Church_of_the_Icon_of_the_Blessed_Mother_God_The_Life-Bringing_Source

Череповец, ул. Ленина, 1А

The Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "Life-giving Spring" is located in Cherepovets on Lenin Street, building 1A. It was built at the end of the 19th century with funds from the Воскресенский cathedral and voluntary donations from believers. The distinctive feature of this stone construction is a cruciform shape and an unusual orientation to the cardinal points, which distinguishes it from traditional church architecture. The place where the church stands previously housed a small wooden structure of the same name from the 18th century.

Cherepovets Chamber Theatre

Череповец, Советский проспект, 35Б

Chamber Theater in Cherepovets is located on Sovetskaya Square. The building, built at the beginning of the 20th century, combines the functions of a cultural institution and an architectural monument. The theater opened in 1993, but its history dates back to the 1860s when a musical-dramatic circle operated within the Public Assembly. Inside the theater - luxurious hall with 438 seats, crystal chandelier and dark-cherry velvet curtains, as well as there are permanent actors and youth theatrical studio.

Cherepovets Art Museum

Череповец, Советский проспект, 30А

Cherepovetsky Art Museum is located on Sovetskaya Street in the historical center of Cherepovets. Its collection of Russian painting was gathered since the 1920s from funds of Moscow and St. Pyotrsburg museums. Special value are icons, ancient embroidery, rare books and church utensils of the Vologda region. Regular exhibitions of contemporary art also take place here. Visitors can make a virtual tour of the exhibits.

Кафедральный собор преподобных Афанасия и Феодосия Череповецких

Череповец, территория Макаринская Роща, 1