Volgograd is located in the lower reaches of the Volga River on its western bank with various forms of relief. The part of the city adjacent to the Volga is low-lying, with a height of meters above sea level, at a distance of kilometers from the Volga there is a chain of gentle hills meters : Mamaev Kurgan meters , Lysaya Gora and others. The city got its original name Tsaritsyn from the Tsaritsa River, which flows into the Volga.
In , after Volgograd received the status of a hero city, its coat of arms that is still in use was adopted: in the upper red field - the Star of the Hero and the battlements of the fortress wall symbolizing the Stalingrad fortress, in the lower blue field - a gear wheel and a sheaf of wheat, as symbols of advanced mechanical engineering and agriculture. The climate in Volgograd is moderately continental. Winters are mild, with frequent thaws, summers are hot and long.
In all seasons, sharp temperature changes are possible. The average temperature in February is minus 5. Traffic on the Volga-Don Canal dropped significantly in However, now it is close to record numbers again. The specificity of the Volgograd road network comes from its unusual shape: a built-up strip with a width of 1 to 5 and a length of about 90 kilometers, in which multi-storey buildings, private residential buildings, industrial zones, and areas of undeveloped steppe alternate several times.
Public transport in Volgograd is represented by buses, trams, trolleybuses, minibuses, as well as an underground high-speed tram - a kind of analogue of the metro.
Today, Volgograd is quite an interesting place from a tourist point of view. Here you can see the largest river island in Europe, the only underground tram in Russia, the largest river port in Europe, and unique museums. In addition, Volgograd attracts tourists with its natural and climatic conditions and recreational resources - a huge water area, kilometers of sandy beaches and more than sunny days a year.
Volgograd has the tallest sculpture-statue in Europe - the famous Motherland Calls monument, one of the largest monuments to a person who actually lived - a meter-high monument to Lenin, installed at the entrance to the Volga-Don canal, the longest street in Russia - Vtoraya Prodolnaya magistral more than 50 km , the longest residential building in the world 1, meters.
Today, Volgograd is one of the twenty most popular Russian tourist destinations. To help those traveling in the Volgograd region, there are two tourist information centers in the city. Traditional Volgograd souvenirs can be found in shops and kiosks on Mamayev Kurgan, in Staraya Sarepta and other museums in the city. Usually tourists buy small figurines in the form of the Motherland Monument, St.
George ribbons and other items related to the glorious military past of the city. Each of the belligerents tried at all costs to take and hold this strategically important height. There are also several mass graves on Mamayev Kurgan, in which the ashes of more than 35 thousand defenders of Stalingrad rest.
A staircase of granite steps leads from the foot of the hill to its top - the number of days of the Stalingrad Battle. In the 8 halls of this museum, Soviet and German weapons, military equipment, uniforms, battle flags, photographs, and documents are exhibited. The first version of the painting was created in Completed only in , it became the largest battle painting in the Soviet Union.
The viewers of the panorama are, as it were, on the top of Mamayev Kurgan and see all the surroundings and the events of January 26, Some of the exhibits are displayed in the open air: military equipment, several monuments. Imeni Marshala V. Chuykova Street, The war turned this building into what we see today. Its walls are covered with traces of bullets and shell fragments, the roof and part of the ceilings have collapsed, the empty eye sockets of the windows are distorted by explosions.
The original fountain was created in Embankment named after the 62nd Army. The central embankment of Volgograd got its name in honor of the 62nd Army, which defended the riverside during the Battle of Stalingrad. The Volgograd embankment is considered one of the most beautiful on the Volga.
It consists of two levels: the first one is directly adjacent to the river, the second one runs near residential buildings. Volgograd River Station - the largest river station in Russia and Europe m long and 47 m high. Inside there is a concert hall for almost 1, spectators where organ music concerts are held. In addition, there are cafes, restaurants, a fitness center, and nightclubs. However, ships continue to dock here: a trip along the Volga River, during which you can enjoy the panoramas of Volgograd from the water, takes about one hour.
Embankment of the 62nd Army Street, 6. The soldiers were led by senior sergeant Yakov Pavlov, hence the name of the building. In , in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Victory, a memorial wall was erected next to it from the original material. Lenin Square Sovetskaya Street, Volgograd Memorial Historical Museum.
The collection of this museum is exhibited in a mansion that once belonged to the Repnikov merchant family. The building itself is a valuable architectural monument constructed in the new Russian style from bright red bricks. Volgograd, home to some one million people, is also the capital of its surrounding oblast, which is also known as Volgograd.
Both political entities have been the site of several many post-Soviet scandals and upsets. Politically, the Communists have remained relatively strong in the area. Roman Grebennikov, a young, body-building Communist was the elected mayor of Volgograd in in what, at the time, was a major political upset for the ruling United Russia Party. The new, strong-willed mayor continued to make waves, clashing with the United-Russia-controlled city duma and Anatoly Brovko, the governor of the Volgograd Oblast, and also a United Russia member.
Grebennikov was removed from office in He was the third Volgograd region mayor in just 18 months to be dismissed. In early , Brovko himself stepped down after United Russia faired relatively poorly in the Federal Duma elections held in his oblast. His replacement, Sergey Bozhenov, was almost immediately hit will allegations of corruption soon after taking office.
However, he has also since created public councils of influential regional officials geared towards proactive problem solving and taken many other actions that have served to invite participation of the public in local governance.
His support, as well at that for United Russia, has been rising. This year, a popular referendum decreed that Volgograd will temporarily change its name to Stalingrad several times per year on days that coincide with military holidays.
This decision embodies the mindset of a city whose past is so undeniably intertwined with its present. Photo by the author. Culturally and demographically, Volgograd, like many areas of the Russian southwest, exhibits influences of various regions, interweaving cuisine, entertainment, and ethnic backgrounds from Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.
In contrast to its more grizzled reputation as an industrial mecca, Volgograd has long nurtured a strong appreciation for the arts and education. It boasts numerous institutes of higher education, including Volgograd State Pedagogical University, one of the oldest and largest institutes of higher learning in the Volga region. An active theater culture has flourished in Volgograd since the time of the tsars, and, during the Communist heyday of the s and s, venues such as the Volgograd Municipal Musical Theater attracted droves of Soviet playwrights to its Volga riverfront location.
Southern Russia. Volgograd Travel Guide. Introduction Volgograd is a city in the south-east of the European part of Russia, the administrative centre of the Volgograd region. Where to Stay The modern city on the banks of the Volga River offers lots of accommodation options with fabulous scenery to match your budget.
Bars and Restaurants In Volgograd, you can try traditional specialities with a modern twist. What to See Mamayev Kurgan is a hill in the very centre of Volgograd formerly Stalingrad where the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad monument is located.
The ascent of the mountain along the alleys is like a ritual and leaves an indelible impression on all who make it. Within the museum, there is an exposition with examples of military equipment, a number of monuments and the building of the Gergardt mill. The ruins were not restored deliberately, unlike Pavlov's House, which also suffered during the war.
The mill, destroyed by shells, serves as a symbol of battle and cruelty which affected the fate of every inhabitant of Volgograd. One of the most striking symbols of the heroism of the Soviet people in the Second World War, Pavlov's house in Volgograd is a historical monument of national importance and a must-see place for those who are interested in Russian history. It looks like an ordinary apartment house, but it became an obstacle for the German army: its defence by a group of Soviet soldiers lasted 58 days, and the house never fell into enemy hands.
The central embankment is decorated with a terrace, colonnade and rotunda. Here, you can relax and enjoy peaceful views over the Volga River. The real interest begins in the Star Hall. The projection is accompanied by a detailed and fascinating lecture by the guide. Transport The city has an unusual shape: it is almost 60 km long, but its width is just a few kilometres.
Other Destinations in Southern Russia. Located on the lower reaches of the Volga River, a large river in southeastern Russia that flows to the Caspian Sea, Volgograd is a long, narrow city which developed along the Volga River Valley.
Known as Tsaritsyn until , and then as Stalingrad until , the City of Volgograd began as a fortress on the Volga River in Taking advantage of its river ports and capability for water transportation, the city developed into an industrial hub in the second half of the 19th century.
After the Russian Revolution in , the city became a leading commercial and cultural center in Russia. The war also took a heavy toll on the population, dropping from over 1. With flourishing steel, machinery, and timber processing industries, Volgograd is also a center for culture and the arts with numerous theater troupes, symphony orchestras, and circuses, as well as art museums, theatre houses, and more.
In August , Stalingrad current Volgograd sent a telegram to the City of Hiroshima, writing of their intentions to establish a sister city relationship with Hiroshima.
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