Natural attractions and wealth of Mordovia. Historic attractions in Saransk and Entertainment

Some Russian cities do not have the Kremlin and the ranks of the millionnies, but they do not become less beautiful from this. For example, the city of Saransk in Mordovia. Once he was a small county town, but there was a fortress. At first, only the military lived here, but in less than an eyelid from the outpost, it turned into a full-fledged city. There are many attractions impregnated by national culture and history.

Description Saransk

Saransk is the capital of the Republic of Mordovia. The city is named because of the Srank River, which used to flow through the city. Sanska Square is 81.4 km2, and the population reaches almost 319 thousand people. Saransk is located on the Eastern European Plain (Volga hill), in the eastern part of Mordovia. The Insar River flows through the city, and Penza is the closest regional center of Saransk.

Saransk's remoteness from Moscow in a straight line - 500 km, however, due to the fact that Saransk is located aside from the federal highways, the distance along the road is 642 km

History of education of the city

The story of Saransk began with the creation of a fortress in 1641. The created Fort was called "Saransky Ostrog", and the first inhabitants were the Cossacks, Pushkari, Sagittarius and Cossacks. Later, Selyan were settled here from neighboring villages. The fortress was wooden, 16-meter towers were standing in the corners, and the whole structure was surrounded by a bulk shaft. The official status of the city of Saransk received in 1780, but he knew the center of Saransky county before - in 1651. In 1670, the entire County was captured by the army of Stepan Razin, but after a few months the troops left the fortress. In the XVIII century, the city lost its military significance.

Gradually, various types of industry developed in the city, the economy depended on this. The comprehensive development of the city contributed to the geographical position - Saransk was on the way between Crimea and Kazan, Moscow and Astrakhan. After the Pugachev uprising, Ekaterina II ordered that the city was divided into the streets and quarters. The city itself in 1796 entered the Penza province, and then to the Simbirskaya. Significant damage caused civil war. Hunger and unemployment came, some of the enterprises closed, and there was no fuel. Another blow to the capital of Mordovia suffered during the Great Patriotic War. In recent years, the city has been actively developing, whole residential neighborings, hotels, art areas and even sports stadium were built to the World Cup (2018).

How to get to Saransk

Saransk can be reached in several ways:

Aircraft. Airplanes fly to Saransky Airport only from 3 cities - Saratov, Samara, Moscow (from Moscow to fly 3 hours).

By train almost from any city (from Moscow to go about 12 hours).

By bus (from Moscow, Penza, Saratov, Nizhny Novgorod, etc.). By bus from Moscow to drive about 12 hours, from Penza - about 3.5 hours.

On your car or taxi. It is convenient to go from Moscow to Nastykhinsky or Egoryevsky highway.

Saransk is convenient to get from major cities: Moscow, Samara, etc.

The main sights of Saransk

Saransk is famous for architectural, historical, natural and cultural attractions.

City architecture

Temple buildings and modern buildings are considered architectural attractions of Saransk.

The John theological Temple (Church of John the Bogoslov) was built in 1693 in the style of Naryshkin Baroque. This is the Orthodox Cathedral and the architectural monument of federal significance. It is considered the oldest preserved building of the republic. From 1991 to 2006, Saranskaya and Mordovskaya diocese was located in this building.

Initially, the temple was built to replace the old wooden church, and with the XVIII, the temple building was constantly reconstructed and completed. So there were several chazza and bell tower. After the revolution, the church was closed, and the building was used as an archive of the NKVD. At the end of the Great Patriotic War, the church was discovered, and in 1991 (when Saransk and Mordovskaya was allocated in the Penza Diocese), the temple became the second Cathedral.

Information for tourists:

• address: Democratic street, 28 (city center);
• official degree site: http://sarep.ru;
• opening hours: Daily from 7:30 to 19:00;
• the entrance is free.

The church building is a cube on which five decorative heads are installed, and the main decorations - windows, eaves, kokoshnikov and promising portal

The Cathedral of Theodore Ushakova is the Orthodox Church and the Cathedral of the Saransk Diocese. The temple was built in 2006 in the architectural styles of Ampir and Neagovitini. The height of the main dome is 62 meters. Remote 12 bells created in Tutaev, and wooden gold-plated iconostasis created in Saratov (project author - I. Shemyakin). The iconostasis is divided into three altars: Theodore of Ushakov, Seraphim Sarov and the Holy Martyr Mordovsky.

The John theological Church is characterized by more modest sizes, so it turned out to be too small to perform the function of the cathedral. Wronophy (Archbishop Saransky and Mordovsky) initiated the construction of a new, more large-scale building. And when the Admiral Ushakov was canonized in 2001, then his name was decided to call the temple under construction. A year after the start of construction, the cathedral was significant, and there were private sponsors. Consecrated the new building of Alexy II (Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia).

Information for tourists:

• address: Cathedral area (coordinates: 54 ° 10'53 "N 45 ° 10'54" E);
• official website: http://sobor-ushakova.ru;
• the temple works around the clock, the service schedule is on the official website;
• the entrance is free.

Capacity of the Temma of Theodore Ushakov - up to 3000 people

Saransky Railway Station was built in 1940. True, at first it was a small building, so in 2009 a large-scale reconstruction took place. A modern building combines classic architectural and palace styles. The building itself has increased twice, it was provided with modern equipment, and the area in front of the station was expanded and improved.

Now in the station building there is a comfortable waiting room, sensory directories appeared, and the entrance group was adapted for disabled people. For passengers with children, there are rooms of a mother and a child, there are newspaper kiosks and bistro in the waiting room.

Practical information:

• address: Street Station, 7;
• official website: http://rzd.ru;
• mode of operation: daily, around the clock;
• the entrance is free.

Train movement in Saransk began with 1893 and today there are more than a dozen trains through the station, connecting big cities countries

Cultural entertainment of the Mordovian capital

Cultural attractions of Saransk are museums and theaters, libraries and urban areas.

Russian Drama Theater Mordovia was opened in 1932. In this institution there are performances on the works of classical literature. Also on the stage of the theater there are touring theatrical groups. Russian Drama Theater was recognized as the best professional and creative team. Every year he becomes a laureate, a diploma and the winner in various theater competitions and festivals. Now popular is popular for the works of Ostrovsky, Gogol, Koldochi, Gorina, Griboedov, etc.

I went to the "Dead Souls" in Penza, and then the same performance looked in another dramatic theater. The charm of classical works is that each time they are perceived in a new way. For example, my first impression from Gogol play is a gloomy, utopian atmosphere, pity for heroes and a little irony. For the second time, all this "gray" moved to the background, I saw the meaning that was originally laid in the work. I used to be in the Saransky theater, local actors are worthy of their ranks, so I sometimes attend it.

Information for tourists:

• address: Sovetskaya Street, 60;
• official website: http://grdtrm.ru;
• mode of operation: from Tuesday to Friday (from 11:30 to 18:30);
• the cost of tickets depends on the production (the average price: 300-400 rubles).

Full official name of the Russian Dramteater: State Establishment of Culture "State Russian Drama Theater of the Republic of Mordovia"

Cultural Center named after Gerard Depardieu

The Center for Gerard Depardieu is a movie complex, an open French actor in the building of the Russian Cinema. Cultural object Reconstructed (it took 370 million rubles). In the updated film-concert hall 630 seats, there are separate halls: children's, family and VIP-hall. total area The cultural center is 3300 m 2. Now it is planned to open a children's cafe and a restaurant in the center.

Interesting fact: In 2013, Depardieu received Russian citizenship and registration in Saransk. The actor reported to journalists, which is going to get 7 passports of different countries - it positions himself as a citizen of the world. Gerard Depardieu explained to his trip to various countries and cities by the fact that the French government greatly increased taxes for wealthy citizens. Before visits to Mordovia Depardieu lived in Belgium. There is no actor in Saransk at home, he is registered in his friend's apartment.

Information for visitors:

• address: 5th anniversary of October, 17 "b";
• official website: http://kinosaransk.ru;
• opening hours: Daily from 9:00 to 0:00;
• the cost of tickets depends on the session.

Gerard Depardieu personally attended the opening of the cultural center

Museum fine arts An Erzi named is not only an exposition of paintings by Mordovian painters and sculptors, but also a research institution. At first, Sanska was a picture gallery Sychekov, but in 1987 it was reorganized into the Museum of Fine Arts. In 1995, the museum was assigned a modern name.

The Museum Foundation stores the largest collection of works S. D. Erzi (200 exhibits). Dmitry Stepanovich is considered one of the most prominent sculptors of the XX century. In addition, there are paintings by F. V. Sychekova and I. K. Makarov. All these art leaders were born and lived in Mordovia. The main collections of works of art belong to the XVIII-XIX. The museum has 3 branches: Museum of Mordovian culture, as well as House-Museums of Erzy and Sychkova.

Information for tourists:

• address: Communist Street, 61;
• official website: http://erzia-museum.ru;
• mode of operation: daily, except Monday (from 9:00 to 18:00);
• the cost of the entrance ticket: from 100 to 200 rubles (children under 7 years and schoolchildren up to 16 years old - free of charge).

In 2002, the Museum of Fine Arts named after S. D. Erzya was attributed by the Government of the Republic of Moldova to the number of particularly valuable objects of the cultural heritage of the Mordovian people

Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture

The Mordovian Folk Culture Museum was opened in 1999. The exposure is located in the architectural monument building (the construction of the 20th century). At first there was a separation of the 1st Army of the Eastern Front of the Red Army. Later at different times in this building were posted Supreme Court, Hospital, House of Unions, Department of Writers' Union, etc.

Now the museum's exposition includes items related to Mordovskaya culture: tools, clothing and household items, icons, paintings, sculptures, photos, documents, etc. In total, about 4 thousand exhibits are included in the museum Foundation. There are several separate exhibitions that are mainly devoted to national holidays and rites (each of them occupies a separate room). In addition, temporary exhibitions are sometimes held here.

Information for tourists:

• address: Soviet street, 19;
• official website: http: // erzia / filialy / muzej-mnk;
• opening hours: Daily, except Monday (from 9:00 to 17:00);
• the entry cost: from 100 to 200 rubles (children under 7 years and schoolchildren up to 16 years old - free of charge).

Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture is a branch of the Mordovian Republican Museum of Fine Arts. S. D. Erzi

Historical sights Saransk

The main historical sights of the capital of Mordovia are monuments and memorial complexes.

The memorial complex of Mordovia warriors is a tribute to the memory of the Soviet soldiers, the natives of the republic who fell during the Great Patriotic War. The complex was built and complemented over 40 years. In 1970, the Memorial Center was established - a monument depicting Mother Mordovia and Warrior. Near the monument there is a granite pylon 18 meters high with an inscription on behalf of the grateful people. The project was developed by architect A. Dushkin and was executed by N. Tomsky. In 1985, a monument was established here, a symbolizing soldier running from the shackles of war. Authors: N. Filatov and V. Brodovsky. Also, the memorial complex was built a museum of combat and labor feat.

In the XXI century, a memorial wall was established here, consisting of black plates and columns, and a monument in the form of the figures of Soviet prisoners of war from the fascist concentration camp. Architects R. Cananin and A. Kostin developed a plan for exposure of units military equipment. On the other hand, the Memorial was built by Chapel Alexander Nevsky (architect - V. Babakov).

A couple of years ago I visited the museum of this complex. I was impressed not only the exposition dedicated to the feats of the Mordovian people. Such a building at all I saw for the first time. First, the form of the building resembles Kokoshnik, and secondly, the facade consists of lanes of orange and black colors - as a George ribbon. By the way, in one of the halls of the museum there is an exposure dedicated to the Mordovian servicemen who died in hot spots (Afghanistan, Chechnya, etc.). It seemed interesting to me, as usually modern expositions are rarely combined with exhibitions associated with the Great Patriotic War.

Information for tourists:

• the museum is located at: Sovetskaya Street, 34 "A", coordinates of the memorial complex: 54 ° 10'49 "N 45 ° 10'59" E;
• official site of the museum: http://patriotrm.clan.su;
• mode of operation: from Tuesday to Sunday (from 11:00 to 21:00);
• the entrance is free.

At the site of the monument to the warriors who died in the Great Patriotic War before was the monument to A. I. Polezhaev, however, he was made of short-lived materials, he dilapidated and was dismantled

Monument to Stratonavtam Heroes

Monument to Stratonavtam was established in 1963. He is dedicated to Paul Fedoseenko, Ilya Square and Andrei Vasamenko. They flew to Stratostat in 1934. The height of the flight was 22 km, and with a decrease in the height, a breakdown of stratostat happened, he crashed next to the Mordovian village of Potij-Ostrog. The monument was built after the All-Union Project Competition in 1957. There was the first contest, but the monument could not erect - prevented the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The project was developed by architect A. Dushkin and the sculptor A. written.

Interestingly, the relatives of aviators still live in Mordovskaya Earth. Some of them came to the opening of the monument in 1963. Some personal belongings of Strathonautov, documents and photographs were transferred to the local history museum.

Information for tourists:

• the monument is located on the Square of the Strathonauts Heroes;
• accurate coordinates: 54 ° 11'45 "N 45 ° 11'22" E;
• attendance can be visited for free and at any time.

Portraits of Strathonauts on the pedestal of the monument: from left to right - P. Fedoseenko, I. Uyuskin, A. Vasamenko

The monument to the builders of the Saransk Fortress was established in 1982. It is a sculptural composition in the form of a stone with an image carved on it 5 bogatyr-builders. The author of the project is the sculptor V. P. Kozin.

Previously, there was a watchtower on this place. According to this tower, they were focused when creating a serf tree. Until the 20th century, neither the tower nor the shaft was preserved, so the idea arose to designate this place a monument. I have seen similar objects in different cities. For example, in Penza, the fortress is also not preserved, since it was wooden, and it was built late, so quickly lost military significance. The place where the outpost was labeled, marked from different sides: from the south side - artificial shaft and gun, from Western - postproof pillars, etc.

Information for tourists:

• the monument is near the fountain descent (Moscow street);
• accurate coordinates: 54 ° 10'46 "N 45 ° 11'02" E;
• you can see the attraction at any time and for free.

The military fortress was the Southeast Watchtop of Russia, and Saransk, formed on the hill between wetlands (Sarah in Finno-Ugric languages, has the importance of "swampy"), until the XVIII century remained an important outpost, restraining raids of nomads

Natural Monuments of the Mordovian Capital

The most beautiful natural places of Saransk are considered urban parks, beaches, squares and botanical gardens.

Rzhavitin Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden named after V. N. Rzhevitina was created in 1960. The object belongs to Mordovian State University named after N. P. Ogareva (Biological Faculty), but he was discovered by Professor Rzhevitin.

The area of \u200b\u200bthe Botanical Garden is 35.1 hectares. More than 1,700 species of local Mordovian flora grows here. Especially remarkable garden compositions - alpine slides, flowerbeds, etc. The most rare types: Waigela, Suri, Walnut Manchursky, CheroMuha Maas, Velvet Amur, Cork Tree, etc.

Information for tourists:

• garden address: r. p. Lukhovka-1, Street Michurina (3 km from Saransk);
• get convenient by buses number 7, 109, 110 or on bus number 14 to the "Author" stop;
• official Garden: http://bio.mrsu.ru;
• mode of operation: from Monday to Friday - from 09:00 to 16:00 (from May to October);
• visit free, but by appointment.

In the structure of the garden there are 4 departments: Department of Flower House, Dendrological Department, Department of Flora and Vegetation, as well as a Practical Implementation Department

Park named after Pushkin

Pushkin Park in Saransk was opened in 1935. It was the first city park in the republic, before that there was only Pushkin Garden. There are several sculptures in the park (among which the monuments of Pushkin and Lenin). Art objects (Bench of reconciliation, Topiaria, etc.) and many attractions. And also in the park there are several "fast food", cinemas (5D, 7D, etc.) and planetarium. During the holidays, special events are held here, to visit which anyone can.

Historical reference: the first city garden was mentioned back in 1870. There was no equipment or buildings. On the square about 2 tents only the trees grew. The city garden was assigned the name of the famous Russian poet in 1899, and in the center of the garden there were Bust Pushkin (it was a gift to Vladimir Lilienfeld - Chairman of the Zemskaya Administration). Also, a summer theater and a cinema was built here (but he burned down in 1929).

Information for tourists:

• address: Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, 12;
• official website: http://parkisaranska.ru;
• the entrance to the park is free, visiting attractions - from 50 rubles.

In 2009, the park of culture and recreation named after A. S. Pushkin was awarded a diploma in the nomination "Best Place of Recreation and Entertainment"

Pond at the Stadium "Start"

The pond at the Start Stadium is a water that is used to ride on catamarans and boats. However, locals come here for summer holiday. On the shore of the reservoir there is a landscaped beach with dressing cabins and beyatuetails. On the beach there is a boat of rescuers, a small children's zone and kiosks with ice cream and drinks. Also on the beach is organized hire of sports and swimming inventory. In the warm season on the beach, Open-Eyra and Discos are held. Fans of outdoor activities can find an equipped box to play beach volleyball.

The stadium was built in 2004 as a multifunctional sports complex. In addition to the beach, there is football fields (with natural and artificial coating), treadmills, playpen for athletics studies, tennis courts and gym. "Start" is considered the largest stadium in Mordovia, its capacity is almost 12 thousand people.

Once I was on this beach. True, I could not have been swimming, as it was in the spring, the water was still cold. While my leadership communicated with the workers of the stadium, I and several of my colleagues decided to look around. At first we decided that this pond was created for beauty to create atmosphericness, the scale of the stadium. When we were already leaving, the stadium workers said to us that special cleaning facilities were laid on the bottom of the reservoir, so water is safe for swimming.

Information for tourists:

• stadium address: Moscow street, 12;
• official site: http://startrm.ru;
• mode of operation: Daily from 7:00 to 22:00;
• the entrance is free.

On the holidays, the Stadium "Start" is also a venue for celebrations and theatrical performances

What season is better to come

Temples, monuments and parks Saransk are good at any time of the year. There are in the capital of Mordovia and seasonal sights. These are national and folk holidays.

"Sabantuy"

Sabantuy is a republican Tatar holiday dedicated to the end of spring-field work. The holiday passes under open sky. In the program "SABANTUY": awarding the best agricultural workers, sports competitions, attractions, national Tatar cuisine, live music, etc. Participants in competitions and competitions receive the title of strong-grandfather, living rams and other valuable gifts.

Usually, Honorary guests come to Sabantuy (governor, ductor, etc.). Here are residents of neighboring villages and regions. You can visit such an event with children, as it takes place in the bright time of the day, and alcohol is not formed on the holiday.

Information for tourists:

• holiday venue: Lambirry village, Lenin Square;
• get convenient on bus number 103 (from stopping opposite the automata "Virage");
• time: Third Decade June;
• for the entrance to Sabantuy, you do not need to pay.

Video: As in Mordovia, Sabantuy celebrate

Entertainment for children

Children's attractions of Saransk are a puppet theater, amusement parks, sports complexes and zoos.

Republican Cuppet Theater

Mordovia Doll Theater was created in 1938. At first, theatrical team worked only as a touring (travel). In 1970, the chief director of the theater V. Kazachenko put the first performance designed to view adults. In a few years, a stationary building was transferred to a stationary building, where the puppet theater is now. The auditorium accommodates 180 viewers, and on his stage you can see performances according to classic fairy tales (Mordovian folklore).

The puppet theater acts not only in its room. The team still actively tours (often on Mordovia, Moscow, Penza and Nizhny Novgorod regions). In addition, the establishment team often participates in festivals and urban holidays.

Information for tourists:

• address: Volodarsky Street, 90 "A";
• official website: http://gtkrm.ru; Since 1969, the Honored Artist worked in the theater Russian Federation, People's Artist of the Republic of Mordovia Vladimir Ivanovich Sidorin

  Lyazh biathlon complex

  The Saransky Lyazh biathlon complex was built in 2007, and in 2013 it was reconstructed. The ski biathlon routes can be operated both in winter (skis, snow scooters, etc.) and summer (roller skates, bicycles, etc.). The length of the ski route is more than 2.5 km (in the dark, the track is highlighted). All items of the complex are equipped with chronometers and other measuring instruments. And also a TIR is installed here (you can shoot from onions and crossbows, everything you need can be taken in the box office).

  The complex has 1200 seats, a gym, buffet, etc. Its and rental inventory can be prepared in a special room, there are storage chambers. If you want to stay in the complex with overnight, or the child needs a rest, then here they built a hotel and a dining room. And the parents of the young tourist can sign up to the sauna (winter) or rent a gazebo in nature (in summer).

  Mordovia competitions have several times spent several times the All-Russian Competitions: the Russian Biathlon Championship, in 2008 - the final of the first Winter Games of Youth of Russia

  Zoo Saransk

  Saransk's urban zoo was established in 2001. The initiative of the creation belonged to Ivan Nenyukov (mayor of the city) and Yuri Filleu. At first it was a small exposition of animals with small animals for contact communication. Later, large animals appeared here. Now the zoo is a favorite holiday destination, it is visited by 80 thousand people annually, of which almost half are children.

  Now in the zoo animals inhabit 120 species (more than 500 animals and birds). More than 40 species living here are listed in the Red Books of the Republic and Russia. More than half of the species belong only to the Mordovian fauna. Pains, pums, tigers, monkeys, bears, camels, etc. are very popular. In addition to a stationary exposition, the zoo sometimes organizes away exhibitions in the neighboring villages. And here there are thematic events dedicated to different holidays (Children's Day, Elderly Day, etc.).

  Information for tourists:

  • address: Pervomayskaya Street, 6;
  • official website: http://zoo13.ru;
  • opening hours: Daily from 8:00 to 17:00;
  • the cost of entry: up to 160 rubles.

  Video: Walk through Saransk Zoo

  How long can you look in the city

  Inspect the main sights of Saransk, in 1-2 days. If a day you did not have time to do this, then you will need a place to sleep. In Saransk, many hotels and hotels, and prices are much lower here than in Moscow, so it is not difficult to find a suitable place.

  What to see back

  If you have a little time left, visit another 1st place - "Lysis Bridge".

  "Lysiy Bridge"

  "Lysis Bridge" is a park ensemble, opened in 2009. It is a small bridge with metal openwork railing and sculpture in the center of the ensemble. This is the figure of fox, the prototype of which was a fox from the coat of arms Saransk (the coat of arms was approved by Catherine II in 1781).

  The object quickly began to enjoy popular local residents. There is even a sign - if you lose the nose of fox, then luck will come. But especially the townspeople like prediction balls installed on small columns on both sides of the bridge. To get prediction, you just need to twist the balls. Here come with couples or whole families, the newlyweds arrange a photo shoot here.

  Information for tourists:

  • "Lysiys Bridge" is located next to the Museum S. D. Erzyz;
  • accurate coordinates: 54 ° 11'5 "N 45 ° 10'43" E;
  • you can come to the bridge at any time and for free.
  
  "Lysiy Brostic" in a short time became the popular destination of the residents of Saransk and guests of the capital of Mordovia (many want to believe in a miracle, in the best proportion, success in affairs and in the performance of cherished desires)

  Here are some tips on staying in the Mordovskaya capital:

• If you are going to go beyond the city, then consider that the bus station is far from the railway station.
• To have a lot of cash with them is not necessary, the prices in Saransk are low. There are the same in almost all stores receive cards.
• Pick up a convenient roaming rate in advance. SIM card can not be changed, but you can connect some options. In Mordovia, there are all the same operators as in Moscow.
• Even before the trip, prepare a tourist map.
  Before travel, save Mordovia tourist map, which shows the sights of Saransk and its surroundings

A powerful impetus to the development of Saransk received after 2010, when was chosen by one of the candidates for the 2018 World Cup. That is why funds from the federal budget began to stand out for the restoration of architectural monuments, the construction of new cultural facilities, as well as to improve the infrastructure and giving the city more attractive appearance. As a result, Saransk turned into a well-groomed and quite an interesting place where it will be what to see tourists.

First of all, it is worth walking around the squares and streets, along the way, looking into local temples - both new and old churches are magnificent samples of traditional church construction. Next, you should visit urban museums, interesting not only by their expositions, but also buildings in which they are posted. You can complete the walk in the park them. A. S. Pushkin or at the monument to Emelyan Pugachev.

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What to see and where to go to Saransk?

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a brief description.

1. Cathedral of Theodore Ushakov

Outstanding monument of church architecture of the XXI century, built in ampir style. The cathedral was erected in 2006 and consecrated by Patriarch Alexy II. The Grand Temple with a 60-meter dome is designed for 3 thousand parishioners. Inside there is a skirtly executed gold-plated iconostasis, made of valuable wood, the input portal decorate the majestic marble columns. The entire appearance of the temple brings thoughts about something high and unearthly.

The main city square, which arose in the middle of the XVII century. The very first of its name is the Cathedral, later it was renamed to trade, bazaar and, finally, in 1919 - to Soviet. Today, the architectural appearance of the square form modern buildings of the 20th century, historical buildings, alas, not preserved. The oldest construction is the former board of the Soviets, erected in the 1940s.

3. Millennium area

Appeared in Saransk in 2012. It was built in honor of the celebration of the anniversary of the unification of Russia and Mordovia. It takes a fairly large territory and is well adapted for walking and organizing mass events. One of its main decorations is the star of Morodvia's star with a diameter of 60 meters, in the center of which is the solar sign of the national ornament.

4. Music Theater named after I. M. Yayusheva

Music scene, where they put the opera, ballet, operetta and musicals. Also in the theater pass children's performances and concerts. It was founded in 1935, and initially the repertoire was composed of comedy productions. In 2011, Troupe moved to a new building with a large room with a capacity of more than 700 spectators. The facade of the structure is painted in white and red, columns, capitals and forms resembling the outlines of musical instruments are used as decorative elements.

5. National Drama Theater

For the national republics of the Russian Federation, the trend has already become the norm to build theaters focused on the works of local authors. In Mordovia, such a scene was built in the late 1980s. Most of the repertoire consists of the compositions of Mordovian authors who go on Erzyansky and Mokshansky with simultaneous translation. There are also plays of classic Russian and foreign playwrights, but they are much smaller.

6. Russian Drama Theater

Another theatrical scene of Saransk, but already specializing in a more classical repertoire - works of Russian and foreign playwrights. The theater opened in 1932 and has since developed successfully. Since the 1990s, troupe takes part in international and local festivals, receiving high marks from critics and spectators. To attract a wider audience, the repertoire introduces productions of modern authors.

7. Museum of Fine Arts named after S. D. Erzi

The museum was opened in 1960, in the 1970s he was renamed in honor of S. D. Erzya - the famous Mordovian sculptor. The basis of collections make up its work, as well as works of a native of the republic, the artist F. V. Sychekova. In total, more than 15 thousand exhibits representing Russian and National Mordovian art, decorative and applied fishery and modern directions are kept in museum funds.

8. National Local Lore Museum

One of the oldest museum institutions of Mordovia, founded in 1918 on the initiative of representatives of the local intelligentsia. Its numerous collections are located in several branches. One of the largest offices is a new building built in the 2000s. It resembles the classic Palace of the XIX century, decorated with traditional elements for this style: arches, portico, columns, dome-shaped towers.

9. Museum of Mordovskaya Folk Culture

The museum collection is posted in the XIX century mansion, which is a monument to urban architecture. Before the revolution of 1917, this house belonged to the merchant K. H. Barablin. The exposition consists of national clothing, craft products made by Mordovskoy craftsmen, agricultural instruments, household items, giving an idea of \u200b\u200bthe culture of peoples inhabiting Mordovia.

10. Museum A. I. Polezhaev

The exposition of the museum is devoted to the artist A. I. Polezhaev. She earned in 2001 on the territory of the XIX century wooden house. The collection consists of four departments dedicated to various periods of the author's life and creativity, as well as a literary living room where poetic evenings and concerts are held. It should be noted that this is the only museum in Russia, sanctifying the activity of A. I. Polezhaev.

11. Museum of the Martial and Labor Father

The collection of the museum is part of the memorial complex erected in honor of the victory in the Second World War. The institution opened in 1995. Attention should be paid to the original building - the facade is made of multicolored granite plates of the colors of the George ribbon, the form of the structure resembles the outlines of the borders of Mordovia. The exposition is located in four halls, there is an outdoor area with a military equipment exhibition.

12. Monument to Mordovia soldiers who fell during the Great

Memorial complex located on the pl. Victory. It includes several facilities: a monument to soldiers, a museum of combat and labor feathers, another monument to the commercialists, chapel and obelisk "Escape from Hell". All elements of the complex appeared at different times - the earliest (sculptural group depicting a woman, handing the son-soldier sword) was constructed in the 1970s.

13. Makarovsky John the Bogoslovsky Monastery

Men's abode, located in the village of Makovka. It was founded not so long ago - in 1995, on the lands, where from the beginning of the XVIII century there is a Cathedral of John the Theologian, around which the cemetery was located. The building of the cathedral has been preserved to our time. Later, other churches destroyed after the revolution were erected here. That is, the monastery can be considered simultaneously new and old.

14. Church of John the Bogoslov

The temple is the oldest architectural object that remained in the territory of Mordovia. Thanks to its value, he not only did not suffer during the persecution of religion, but even in the 1960s he was declared an architectural monument. The church built at the end of the XVII century, after 200 years, a bell tower was attached to her. Since 1944, she has been the only existing in the republic.

15. Church of Nicholas Wonderworker

Temple of the late XIX century, built on the project of the Penza architect. The construction is erected in a rather typical architectural style, imitating classic Russian architecture. The facade and walls are composed of red bricks. In Soviet times, the church was not intended to be appointed, but her appearance was not at all injured - the building came to the present day in its original form.

16. Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

A new temple, built in the 2000s in the majestic non -ovitantine style. True, with significant simplifications, given the current trends in architecture. On the central fourthics there are several domes, there are three-tier bell tower and semicircular apse. The entrance is decorated with decorative arches and large windows, because of which there is quite a lot of light inside the building.

17. Monument to Emelyan Pugachev

During the Pugachev uprising, the residents of Saransk had a rebel and his troop warm welcome. During his stay in the city, he freed all the peasants and divided the food reserves between the most poor, as well as executed many merchants and officials. The monument in his honor is the only one in Russia. Mighty figure of Emelyan crowned improvised fortress wall.

18. Monument Stratomanavtam

The monument is dedicated to I. D. P. F. Fedoseenko, which in the 1930s created the "Osoaviahim-1" apparatus and rose on it to a height of 22 km in the stratosphere. The aircraft broke, with the result that all three died. In memory of this tragic event in the 1950s, a sculptural group was built in Saransk in the form of a young man standing on the pedestal with the bas-reliefs of the flight participants.

19. "Mordovia Arena"

Football stadium built to the 2018 World Cup. It was laid in 2010. Expected capacity - more than 40 thousand spectators. After conducting competitions and reconstruction, which includes a decrease in the number of the Tribune and the construction of additional areas for the placement of sports institutions, the Arena will become home for the local FC "Mordovia".

20. Park named after A. S. Pushkin

The park was founded in the XIX century, when the first trees were planted on one of the city areas around the church. The final improvement of the city garden was completed by the beginning of the 20th century: the theater was worked on the territory, the orchestra was played and passed folk gulyan. In the 1930s, in the decision of the authorities, the park area increased several times and posted a dance flooring on it, summer cafes, audience, cinema and exhibition pavilions.

The most interesting sights of Mordovia are located in Saransk: museums, parks, churches, monastery and much more. From the natural attractions of Mordovia are the brightest - this is the beautiful Lake inerta, the Natural Reserve named after Smidovich and national Park "Smolny".

Lake inerta

The Republic of Mordovia is located 330 km from Moscow (MKADA). What is it interesting? Despite the proximity to Moscow, many confused her with Moldova or heard very little about it.

The center of Mordovian life is the city of Saransk - the capital of the Republic of Mordovia. Here is the focus of culture, entertainment and everything else. Saransk is the city of republican significance. From all over Mordovia, Citizens flock here for any narrower problem: honey examination, receiving state services, etc.

About 315 thousand people live in Saransk. In the second place in terms of numbers and the value is the city of Ruzaevka - with a number of about 46 thousand people. In third place is a city of Kovylkino with a number of 20 thousand inhabitants. The following are the settlement of the city type Komsomolsky - 13 thousand people and the working settlement of Zuban Polyana - 10 thousand people.

Cities in Mordovia 7: except Saransk, Ruzaevka and Kovylkino is Krasnoslobodsk, Ardates, Insar and Dathers. The most old and small is the city of Dathers. His population is only 6.3 thousand people, foundation date - 1536.

The entire population of the republic is less than 1 million - approximately 800 thousand people. Russian, Mordva and Tatars live in Mordovia. Mordva is divided into three nationalities: Mokshan, Erizan and Shoksha.

Natural objects Mordovia

The largest lakes in Mordovia are:

• Inerta - the most big Lake in the republic. Translated from Mordovsky "Inerta" means "Great Lake". Its length is 3.35 km, width - 80-150 meters, the maximum depth is 11.5 meters.
• Imerka - The deepest lake Mordovia is located on the territory of the Kutyo-Polyansky district.

River Mordovia are plain, calm. The main rivers - Moksha and Sura.

Moldovia map

Run M5.

Through Mordovia, the Federal Highway M5 Moscow-Chelyabinsk is held. Cargoing after the Moscow and Ryazan regions begins Mordovia. The most extreme to Moscow and the biggest area of \u200b\u200bMordovia - Zubeno-Polyansky.

After entering the territory of Mordovia on the track there will be a famous village of Vet. It is known for the abundance of tiny cafes along the route (more than 200 pieces) and strong smoke and smell from kebabs. Cafes names are diverse, the most famous "Mordonalds".

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The main target audience of local catering - truckers, but there are just hungry people passing by. Stopping in the cafe is designed to remember that everything is here easy, for an incommary client: a wooden toilet on the street, simple dishes, not intricate the home food.

The entire village will accommodate 2.7 thousand people working in the publication.

Attractions Mordovia

Camp

Mordovia is famous for prisons, here at the end of the 20s of the last century was built a dubbraglag or LC-385, which is part of the Gulag system. This can not be proud, but this is a sad fact. There are camp among the forests of the western part of Mordovia in the Dental-Polyansky district, now there are more than 30.

The center of this largest state. Institutions is the village of Javas, previously wore names of 36 kilometers and factory. Therefore, the Mordovian zone is often called Java.

In Soviet times there was a special camp for political prisoners. Now among correctional colonies (IR) is the only zone in Russia for foreigners. Here is the zone for convicted life and women's camps. By the way, modern political prisoners were sitting here again here: Yukos Lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina, participant of Pussy Riot Nadezhda Tolokonnikova.

Saransk

Mostly attractions of Mordovia are concentrated in Saransk. - These are museums and monuments, theaters and cinemas, parks, zoo, attractions, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping centers and other pleasures. If you ended up in Mordovia, so as not to get bored and buy, come to Saransk.

Mordovia Star Fountain on Millennium Square

The city produces a favorable impression. There are many squares, beautiful modern and embankments. Despite the large number of factories, it does not produce an oppressive impression of the industrial city. Saransk is an oasis of civilization among endless forests, fields, swamps and small settlements of Mordovia.

In addition, Saransk is an old city-fortress, it is founded in 1641. The troops of Stepan Razin and Emelyan Pugachev himself were also visited. It is always interesting when the city has some kind of story.

Saransk is the smallest Russian city in which the World Cup 2018 was held. For this event, a Mordovia-Arena Stadium was built in the form of the Sun, with a maximum capacity of about 44 thousand people.

Ruzaevka

Railway station in Ruzaevka

Ruzaevka is the second city after Saransk in terms of population in Mordovia. After the past 2018 World Cup 2018, Ruzaevka was transformed for the better. The railway station was repaired, work on the improvement of streets was held, main roads were repaired. And also finally put the bus station and the most important thing: the railway pedestrian bridge is reconstructed.

What pleases the passengers of the station Ruzaevka, this is what the railway station and the bus station are in one place. True divides their pedestrian bridge over the railway tracks. Now he became indoor and beautiful instead of a completely new, but smelting and broken bridge.

The bridge now has elevators on each side. No longer need to drag heavy bags up on the bridge, and then down. Walking on a new, glazed bridge so I want to say: thanks, the World Cup. If it were not for you, so I would suffer passengers dragging your luggage on the bridge.

At the station Square in 2011, a monument to Ruzayevka Railway workers was established - Lebiadanka cargo locomotive. The steam locomotive was built in 1954 and most of his life was used in the Penza-Ruzaevka and Ruzaevka-Red Node. Nearby are the bronze figures of the railway worker with her son.

From the bus station Ruzaevka to the bus station Saransk - 27 km.

Attractions Ruzaevka

Museum of Locomotive Depot

Ruzaevka is not interesting or beautiful places. The city of railway workers can offer as cultural leisure - Museum of Locomotive Depot. It is located at: ul. Revolution of 1905, house 7.

Trinity Cathedral

Cathedral Holy Trinity Cathedral of Ruzaevka with 16 golden domes was founded in 2009. Built in 2012 on the funds of the Ruzaevsky glass factory and donations of believers at the address: ul. Karl Marx, house 61. The construction of the temple was dedicated to the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the unity of the Mordovian people with the peoples of Russia.

The temple is huge, a height of 40 meters, here and the library and Sunday school, a refectory and assembly hall, the Ruzaevsky diocese is located here. It is divided into upper and lower temples. It is located at the entrance to the city from Saransk at the highest place.

Next to Ruzaevka is the village of Paygarma, in which there is an ancient female paraskelora-voznesensky monastery. Monastery acting.

Dathers

The city of Dathers is located on the Moksha River, pine forests surround it. Here is the relict pine emashevskaya grove on the shores of Vikikyshev Lake.

The city of Damenikov is primarily famous for the ancient Sanaksar monastery, where there are graves and the power of Admiral Fyodor Ushakov. Also here are the Temmer historical and local history museum and the House-Museum of Composer L. I. Warov.

The decoration of Temnikov is the old church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1827). It was built in honor of the Temnovsky militia of 1812.

A few kilometers from the city of Damennika is a beautiful old Christmas-Virgin Sanaksar Male Monastery. It is located on the banks of the Moksha River, was founded in 1659.

The name of the monastery is connected with the identity of Admiral Ushakov - the famous Russian fleet. He spent the rest of his life in his estate in the village of Alekseyevka under the city of Dathers. Now there is nothing left of the estate.

The famous admiral was buried in the Sanaksar Monastery. In 2001, he was canonized by the Church, as a holy in the face of the righteous. And now the monastery has not only the grave of the Great Military Service, but also the relics of the saint.

The remains of Fedor Fedorovich Ushakova from time to time travel around Russia as holy relics for solemn church events with participation including military personnel and sailors.

It is noteworthy that Uncle Admiral Ivan Ignatovich Ushakov, after the post. - Theodore Sanaksarsky was the governor of the Sanaksarsky Mountain (1764-1774), died and buried here. In 1999, the church ranked him to the face of saints, but only the local Saransk diocese.

Krasnoslobodsk

Nice city Krasnoslobodsk, you will not confuse it with anything. The noticeable landmark of Krasnoslobodsk - the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. It is at the intersection of the main roads and towers 35 meters above the houses.

The appearance of such a highly pompous temple with dazzling gold-plated domes against the background of sad model houses causes dissonance. It absolutely does not fit into the local landscape and once again emphasizes Paphos and the greatness of the ROC.

Chamszinsky district

The Chamszinsky district of the Republic of Mordovia cannot boast any sights, despite the fact that the Komsomolsky and Chamzinka villages are located here. They are large settlements of the republic. In Komsomolsk, there are large plants "Mordovcement" and "Lato".

In the Chamsinsky district there are no large lakes or rivers, the only natural attraction - Bald Mount, spreading next to Alekseevka.

You can also note the beautiful old church of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God in the village of Majolovo.

Torbeevo

Torbaevo village with a population of 9 thousand people is located on the M-5 highway between the tooth polar and Krasnoslobodsky. Torbeyevo glorified a man on the whole world, who managed to escape from the German concentration campaign - the fighter pilot, the hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Ninatayev. He was born in Torbeyevo, now in his homeland a house-museum dedicated to the pilot feat.

Website: Mrkm.ru. Address: ul. Oktyabrskaya, 29. Cost:50 rubles., Schoolchildren, students - 20 rubles, Children from 5 to 7 years - 15 rubles.

The museum was opened on May 8, 1975. It consists of two parts: ethnographic and dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Here are the personal items of Devyatayev, documents, photographs, awards, as well as objects from the Zakshenhausen concentration camp: Striped Rob Prisoner, Wooden Shoes, Sheet and others.

The Republic of Mordovia is one of the most comfortable for the residence of the regions of Central Russia. It is no coincidence that French actor Gerard Depardieu purchased housing here and received registration. It is also the closest to the capital to the capital. From Moscow, the border of Mordovia is only 330 kilometers away.

Many nationalities with their customs and culture live in the republic. The population carefully refers to the preservation of traditions.

Saransk

The capital of the republic and one of the cities-organizers of Mundial, who has passed in the summer of 2018, Saransk is famous for the infrastructure. He repeatedly entered the six most favorable for living and safe russian cities. According to statistics, even the number of crimes comes twice as much as in other cities of the Russian Federation.

The first mention of Saransk dates back to 1641, and its population for 2018 reaches about 319 thousand people. In 1670, Saransk's fortress was captured by a troop controlled by Stepan Razin, and in July 1774 the peasant leader of Emelyan Pugachev, who raised the rebellion against the imperial power, was stopped in the settlement.

The status of the city of Saransk acquires only in 1780, and in 1785 the Russian government of Catherine Two publishes a decree on the restructuring of the city, as a result of which most of the ancient buildings were demolished and new streets were formed.

Among the places to see in this city should be highlighted as follows.

1. Fountain "Star Mordovia", which is officially recognized as one of the most high fountains in Russia. It is equipped with a colorwoman and is located on the Millennium Square, rebuilt a few years ago. The fountain of his form resembles the element of the Mordovian national ornament. This attraction was created as a symbol of the unity of the Mordovian people with Russians over the whole millennium. That is why the square was called.
2. The temple in honor of Admiral and Church Worker Fyodor Ushakov, built in 2006 and considered the highest in the Volga region. A monument to the family is located nearby - a sculpture structure that personifies parents and children walking around the city. it popular place For photographing.
3. Monument to Patriarch Nikona. Dedicated to the sixth Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, who was actively contributing to the planting of the Christian faith to the Mordovian people in the middle of the XV century.
4. Square of victory. Memorial complex, in whose territory there are several museums dedicated to military art and technology, a chapel, a monument to soldiers who fell during the First World War, Eternal Flame and other facilities, among which the Mother Mordovia statue shown, depicted in the form of a woman in a national costume and A festive headdress that blesses his son-soldier, going to war. This composition symbolizes the tribute to all the dead soldiers.
5. Park named Pushkin. Located along the squares of the Srank River. There are many attractions in the park, the ferris wheel, from the height of which overlooks the entire city, and here there is a zoo with exotic animals.

Dathers

One of the ancient cities of Mordovia. The Temmer Fortress was erected in 1536 in the place of the village of the Old Town and had to do with the Kasimov kingdom. Only in 1930, already during the reign of I. V. Stalin, the city was joined to the Republic of Mordovia.

Tourists who came to the chamber should visit places as:

• the local history museum named after Admiral Fedor Ushakov, where historical expositions are presented illustrating the life and customs of the local population from ancient times to the present day;
• church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, erected in memory of the People's Militia of 1812;
• a number of merchant houses, where the dwelling atmosphere of the urban bins of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries is still preserved, and the architectural buildings almost did not change their original appearance.

Sivin

The village located on the shore of the river of the same name. Previously belonged to the Penza province. About 650 people live in the village, the national population is mostly Russian. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, a ferrous plant operated here. Currently, the village has a secondary school, post office, medical center, Sanatorium "Lisma-Sivin", there are several monuments, as well as the restored Kazan Church.

Many famous Soviet and Russian figures grew up in this village. These include a linguist and corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences A. N. N. Gvozdev, historian B. N. N. Gvozdev, Honored Coach of Russia for weightlifting N. S. Agapov and others.

Historical and cultural monuments

National Park "Smolny"

Address: The village of Smolny, ul. Popoles, d. 11a
Telephone: 8 (8343) 32‑74-65
Website: zapoved-mordovia.ru.
Mode of operation: 00:00 - 00:00 Mon-Sun, W - day off
Cost: entrance ticket from 100 rubles

Located in the Ichakovsky and more-Ignatian districts of the republic, next to the Alatyr River. Even on the territory of the park, the rivers of the Kalyasha and the izovka, merging with Alatar.

The park was opened in March 1995. Currently, its area is more than thirty-six hectares, which grow wide and coniferous forests. The park explores the fauna that are protected due to the threat of extinction. Park is swampy in places.

In the park, scientific forums are arranged annually and research expeditions are held, aimed at studying the vital activity of local inhabitants.

Natural attractions

Lake inerta

Coordinates: 54.063067, 45.887104
How to get: Located 17 km from the village of Big Berezniki

The maximum depth of the lake reaches twelve meters, but its length in length is about three kilometers. The Sura River flows into it.

On March 6, 1983, the lake acquired the status of the natural monument of republican importance, since it lives a lot of species of fish and other inhabitants underwater world; On the shores of the lake nest waterfowl, listed in the Red Book.

Coniferous and deciduous forests surrounding the lake are rich in mushrooms and berries. Here a good place For hunting and fishing. Also every summer here on the shore pass on auto racing competitions.

Mordovian State Reserve

Address: Puttamovsky district village
Telephone: 8 (8344) 52‑96-35
Website: zapoved-mordovia.ru.
Mode of operation: 08:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri, Sat, W - Weekends
Cost: Free admission
How to get: By bus to the city of Damenikov

The natural object was opened on March 5, 1936. It was established in honor of Zoo and Ecologist P. G. Smidovich. The valuable breeds of trees and shrubs grow here, and the disappearing populations of animals and birds live.

In the summer of 2010, most of the reserve suffered from a fire that broke out due to the abnormal heat. More than 12 thousand hectares of the forest were injured, and many representatives of local flora and fauna died.

Temples and churches

Makarovsky John-theological Monastery

Address: Village Makaraka, st. Nagornaya, d. 35
Telephone: 8 (927) 274‑50-55
Website: Makarovsky-Monastery.ru.
Mode of operation: 08:00 - 20:00 without days off
How to get: buses number 31, №7 and route taxi № 15 before stopping "pos. Lukhovka ", on foot

In the distant past, until the seventeenth century, there was a graveyard at the site of this male monastery under Saransky. At the passage, temples began to be built on the initiative of the Polyansky landowners who occupied the prominent position both in the ureette and under the royal courtyard of Peter the first and subsequent rulers.

The official date of the founding of Saransk is considered to be 1641, when the Cossacks laid the Ostrog, acquired by wooden palico. Later around the fortress, the shaft was calmed down, and her walls began to protect 9 massive towers. Interestingly, the citadel could not resist the detachments of S. Razin, and E. Pugachev was surrendered to her voluntarily. By the end of the XVIII century. The fortress has lost its defensive importance, and the policy turned into a major handicraft and shopping center Volga region. With the arrival of Soviet power, the industry began to actively develop. In 1991, after the transformation of Mordovian autonomy to the republic, Saransk received the capital status. Today Policy lives saturated cultural life. Local authorities are trying to improve its infrastructure, stimulate construction. The success of the success of these efforts is several diplomas of different degrees obtained at the contests "The most comfortable city of Russia".

Among the many interesting things to see Saransk will have to be guests to be guests, attractions that have a significant meaning are distinguished. Their images are decorated with booklets, magnets, other presentation products dedicated to the city.

• Schedule: Daily, from 7:00 to 21:00.
• Phone: +7 834 248-19-59.
• Site: http://www.sobor-ushakova.ru.
• Address: ul. Sovetskaya, 53. Stopping Transportation "Theater Opera and Ballet" or "Chief Advanced".

The delightful cathedral in the name of the warrior-righteousness Fyodor Ushakov, erected at the beginning of this century, is rightfully among the main attractions of the city. The majestic building, the gilded domes of which rise by 60 m. Over the ground, produces a stunning impression. The exterior of the temple is eclectic, combines the traits of an ampyr and the Byzantine style. On his ringing, 12 bells were installed, cast on old technologies in. The rite of consecration of the Cathedral in 2006 performed the Patriarch of Alexy II.

Monument "Forever with Russia"

• Address: Friendship Alley. Stopping Transport "Park".

The majestic monument, symbolizing the inviolability of the friendship of the peoples inhabiting Russia, in Saransk solemnly discovered on the days of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the entry of Mordovia into the empire. The tetrahedral column lined with polished marble is crowned with two sculptures cast from bronze. They depict women destroyed in national costumes holding a gilded wheat spray. Completes the composition a magnificent fountain located in front of the monument.

• Address: Victory Square. Stopping Transport "Chief Advanced".

Memory of countrymen, giving life for the liberation of the Motherland from the Nazis, in Saransk Holy Chetoute. In honor of the heroes who did not return from the battlefields of the BBIrs, in 1970, a memorial was erected. Then, in front of a 18-meter pylon from black granite, a sculptural composition depicting their mother-in-law was established, handing the sword to the fighter kneeling. Before the sculpture there is a bowl of the eternal flame. Already at the beginning of this century, the architectural ensemble supplemented the arcuate colonnade, with a length of 54 m. Between the two rows of pillars, 10 pylons were installed, on the black stone of which the names of the fallen heroes were knocked out.

• Address: Square Heroes Strathonautov. Stopping transport "Railway Station".

The monument to the heroes - the conquerors of the stratosphere who died as a result of the coast of the Aerostat "Osaviaim-1", which collapsed in January 1934 near the Mordovian village of Poti-Ostrog, is the dominant of the Primilar Sanska Square. The sculpture of the aviator in the air helmet, fur untes and a warm jacket, threw on the shoulders, towers on a pedestal having a cylinder form. Pedestal is decorated with a dark gray labradorite. In the lower third of his third, a memorable inscription was knocked out and a burner with portraits of the heroic of the dead stratomans were placed.

• Address: Millennium Square. Stopping transport "House of Unions".

The architectural ensemble of the square, open in 2010, is considered the main attraction, which Saransk found in the newest time. A huge space laid out by a multicolored paving slave is framed by magnificent buildings. In the center of the square, a round pool has been created, having a diameter of 60 m. From the ventilated in the bottom of the bowl, they beat geysers reaching a 40-meter height. In the evening, when the illumination spot turns on and the water jet begin to dance, the area looks fantastically.

Monuments of the history and architecture of Saransk

Architectural and monumental sights of Saransk, photos and descriptions of which are presented in the section, will satisfy the most demanding tourist. On the streets of the city travelers will see coloric creations of architects and sculptors.

• Address: ul. Volgograd. Stopping transport "Monument to Pugachev".

The monument to the leader of the largest in the history of Russia of the peasant uprising appeared in Saransk not by chance. When in 1744, the troops of the rebellion came to the city, the local know, led by Archimandrite, met his bread-salt. However, the expectations of wealthy merchants and nobles were not justified. Pugachev liberated the fortress, distributed requisitioned riches. The sculpture of the chimney of the granite block is a single composition with the reconstruction of the ancient fort in historic district Cities - Popor. Against the background of the monument, it is not difficult to make a magnificent photo for memory.

• Address: ul. Sovetskaya, 26. Stopping Transportation "House of Press".

The majestic building, in which a long time was located various structures of the city council, is not only the dominant of the Square of the same name, but also the monument of architecture of republican significance. A massive five-storey mansion looks solemn and solid. This is facilitated by cubism, typical of the outlines of the portals. From the front side of the facade decorate the delightful columns. The view attracts the magnificent binders of the fronton, designed to demonstrate the inviolability of the friendship of the Peoples of the USSR.

• Address: ul. Soviet, 27. Stopping transport "House of Press".

In 2007, the team of the Mordovian National Drama Theater received a delightful gift - the real Palace of Music, which has two visual halls, the largest of which is able to accommodate 313 people. The building itself immediately entered the number of architectural pearls of Saransk. Its facade is lined with dark red and lilac bricks, against which the gilded panels are distinguished from elements of the national ornament. Even more enhances the impression of the mirror glazing of the palace from the front side. A graceful three-bag fountain is erected in front of the building, and the colorful bronze sculptures "Elder", "Erzyanka", "Youth", "Mokshanka" are installed directly before entering the entrance.

• Address: Cathedral Square. Stopping Transport "Chief Advanced".

F. Ushakov's name is gold letters inscribed in the history of the Russian Fleet. The Squaders led by the proud Andreev flag, won Victoria in 43 maritime battles, never disintegrating lesions. Last years Life Great Flotodets spent on the Mordovian land in the estate of Alekseyevka. The memory of Fyodor Fedorovich in the city was perpetuated by monumentally in 2006. The bronze sculpture of the admiral, ranked in the saints, towers over the granite pedestal on the square, in front of the cathedral of the same name. Fyodor Fedorovich is closed in the parade uniform. His look is decisive, and the posture expresses confidence as in the critical moments of glorious battles.

• Address: ul. Moscow. Stopping transport "House of Print".

A.S. Pushkin never visited Saransk, but E. Pugacheva was very interested in the period of stay here, mentioning this fact in his historical work. In honor of the great poet and writer who made an invaluable contribution to Russian literature, a monument was solemnly opened on a fountain descent of Saransk in 2001. Bronze sculpture of Alexander Sergeyevich was established under the arches arches based on elegant columns. The poet embraced by inspiration leaned against the pillar. Farming in the air Muza is ready to impose a laurel wreath on the man of Pushkin.

Saran Museums and Theaters

Solving where to go to Saransk to fill out his leisure, travelers will have to make a difficult choice. There are several very interesting museums in the city, and in the evenings, the doors of the theaters are sprinkled for guests of the capital of Mordovia.

• Schedule: Daily, except Monday, from 10:00 to 18:00.
• Ticket price: adult 50 r., Children's 15 p.
• Phone: +7 834 239-14-97.
• Site: http://www.mrkm.ru.
• Address: ul. Saranskaya, 2. Stopping Transport "Park".

The exhibition halls of the institution formed in 1918 are placed in the building of the former three-bed church - an excellent monument of architecture of the XVIII century. The collection of the museum is tens of thousands of exhibits telling about the amazing nature, the original culture of Mordovia. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to traditions, rites, the text of the lives of the peoples living in the territory of the republic. Visitors will surely become interested in the collections of old weapons, antique furniture, coins and orders, hours of the XVIII-XX centuries, in which many rarities are presented.

• Schedule: Daily, except Monday, from 10:00 to 17:00.
• Ticket price: admission is free.
• Phone: +7 834 247-44-95.
• Address: ul. Soviet, 34a. Stopping transport "Volodarsky street."

The building in which the museum's exposition is located is very easy. His facade is looking for a George ribbon, laid out of dark and bright granite slabs. In the exhibition halls of the institution, more than 40 thousand exhibits are shown, telling about the feat of the soldiers and the workers of the rear, perfect in the years of the Second World War. You can learn about them by examining the photodocument exhibitions by reading the lines of letters sent by the fighters from the front. The attention of visitors is attracted by a mosaic panel, depicting the fighters of the Soviet Army, who replaced them with the machines of women and children. During a tour of the tourists will see a collection of combat awards, samples of weapons and uniforms of the time of war dedicated to her works of art.

• Work schedule: Daily, except Monday, from 9:00 to 18:00, on Thursdays from 11:00 to 20:00.
• Ticket price: adult 150 r., Preferential 50 r., Children under 16 are skipped free of charge.
• Phone: +7 834 247-80-94.
• Site: http://www.erzia-museum.ru.
• Address: ul. Communist, 61. Stopping Transportation "Museum S. Erzi" or "Opera and Ballet Theater".

Since the opening in 1960, the museum is one of the main cultural centers of Saransk. Several tens of thousands of visitors annually come here to admire the magnificent creations of painters, sculptors, masters of decorative and applied arts. The exposition presents the web of I. Aivazovsky, A. Savrasova, I. Shishkin, V. Polenova, A. Benua, V. Serov, the sculpture of B. Rastrelli, A. Golubanka. The pride of the meeting is a collection of works of natives of Mordovia - Sculptor S. Erizi, artists I. Makarova and F. Sychekova

• Schedule: Presentations are given from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. Start of evening performances at 17:00 or 18:30, daytime at 11:00.
• Ticket price: from 150 r. up to 500 p.
• Phone: +7 834 223-21-16.
• Site: https://www.muzteatr-saransk.ru.
• Address: ul. B. Khmelnitsky, 36. Stopping Transport "Theater Opera and Ballets".

To visit the mansion with columns and a fronton decorated with beautiful bas-reliefs, certainly costs to all fans of music and graces. On his scene gives views musical TheatreFounded in 1935 in the repertoire of the institution consists of various genres - from traditional opera and ballet performances, to light operetta and modern musicals. Quite often, plays of modern Mordovian authors are put here. Despite the fact that the capacity of the auditorium is more than 700 people, the Achlags on the play performances are not rare.

Monuments of iconic architecture

In the city with a population exceeding 300 thousand people, there are enough churches and cathedrals, so that believers feel comfortable. The Saran temples erected into different historical periods are not inferior by the beauty of religious structures or.

• Phone: +7 834 255-77-45.
• Address: ul. Volgogradskaya, 90. Stopping Transport "Nikolskaya Church".

By the end of the XIX century. Two wooden churches of the Quick Sloboda finally dreamed. As a result, it was decided to erect a stone temple for numerous parishioners. He was consecrated in 1906, after the end of construction work, which lasted 9 years. The building made of red bricks, topped with massive dips with lows, immediately became among the main attractions of Saransk. The era of persecutions for religion Nikolskaya Church experienced relatively safely, since it settled the museum of a rare book. The believer building was returned in 1990 after restoration works, it looks great.

• Schedule: Daily, from 7:00 to 19:00.
• Phone: +7 834 247-27-46.
• Address: ul. Democratic, 28. Stopping Transport "Museum S. Erzy".

The temple, consecrated in 1693 in the name of John the Bogoslov, is not only a revered cult facility of Saransk, but also the oldest building of Mordovia in general. The architecture of the Church, which was originally visited by the numerous inhabitants of the Strethie Sloboda, are traditional for that era. Five black domes crowned with decorative masters are towering over a white-named building. Nearby erected bunk bell tower, connected to the main volume of refectory. The facade of the temple decorates the belt of arcatura, carved kokoshnikov and windows. The building is included in the register of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.

• Schedule: Daily, from 7:00 to 19:00.
• Phone: +7 834 224-66-76.
• Address: ul. Volodarsky, 55. Shopping transport "Trinity Church.

The Trinity Church, erected by the petition of the Saran Cossacks and consecrated in 1700, is now part of the foundation of the Virgin Mary-Christmas Male Resident. When designing the temple, a decision was applied characteristic of the architecture of that time, placing octaging with a drum, topped with an elegant chief, on the massive chimeter of the first tier. Nearby erected a three-tiered bell tower with light arched windows. In 1931, the church was closed by solving the authorities. In its walls, the workshops of various industries were placed. After the restoration made at the end of the last century, the building was transferred to the monastery.

Where to go with children in Saransk

Young travelers who came to the city with parents awaiting a fascinating program. Among interesting places Saransk has a lot of people where the child will be able to get a lot of bright impressions.

• Schedule: Daily, from 8:00 to 17:00.
• Ticket price: adult 160 r., Children up to 12 years old 80 r., Children under 6 years 15 p.
• Phone: +7 834 247-18-84.
• Site: http://www.zoo13.ru.
• Address: ul. Pervomayskaya, 6. Stopping Transport "Park".

To get in touch with the living nature of young and adult travelers invites the urban zoo. His visitors will be able to see animals living on different continents. A lot of people in tradition are going to admire the lubricants of funny monkeys, an incredible grace of predators from the Feline family, the power of the closure owner of Russian forests. The kids love to watch the kangaroo and ostriches. Time flies unnoticed here, because wonderful animals give visitors a huge number of positive emotions.

• Work schedule: Presentations are given on weekends. The beginning of performances at 11:00 and 13:00.
• Ticket price: from 150 r. up to 250 r.
• Phone: +7 834 247-41-46.
• Site: http://www.gtkrm.ru.
• Address: ul. Volodar, 90a. Stopping transport "Theater dolls".

The submissions of the theater recently celebrated the 75th anniversary, helped raise not one generation of citizens. Bright and instructive performances given on the local stage, awaken in young spectators the best feelings, learn to live according to conscience, and come in justice. Coloring dolls, as if coming up in the hands of the actors, they bring the kids delight. The theater troupe actively touring the country, invited to authoritative festivals - "Raduga", "Working horse", "Chinzharamo," where constantly claims to prizes.

• Schedule: Daily, attractions work from 10:00 to 21:00.
• Address: ul. Krasnoarmeyskaya. Stopping Transport "Park".

The park laid down in 1864 and renamed Pushkinsky to the 100th anniversary of the birthday of the Great Poet, is a favorite place. family holiday citizens. A lot of attractions, including a large ferris wheel, provide entertainment for every taste. For kids are equipped with secure swings and carousels. Teens perfectly spend time on gaming or sports grounds. For well-equipped natural recreations, occupying an area of \u200b\u200babout 40 hectares, you can just walk, enjoying the beauty of artificial reservoirs, admiring monuments, fountains, sculptures.

A visit to Saransk will leave the most favorable memories of tourists who have decided to visit the city. It created all the conditions for a comfortable rest, and numerous attractions, museums and theaters will fill the leisure impressions.