In the boundless Russia there are many cities, each of which has its own "zest". Khabarovsk, which is the administrative center of the Khabarovsk Territory, is considered one of the largest settlements of the Far Eastern Federal District. The city was located on the right bank of the great Amur River. To the border with China, it is practically "within reach" - only 30 km. By the way, Khabarovsk was founded in 1858 as a military outpost with the Celestial Empire. Now the city is a large transport, economic, political, and also a cultural center. Tourists here will not be bored at all. And, incidentally, this can be seen first hand - there are many interesting sights. This is what will be discussed.
Architectural monuments of Khabarovsk
Our journey through the cozy city is recommended to begin historical and religious monuments. The oldest and most beautiful temple of the city is the Innokenty Irkutsk Temple, which was founded in 1870. It is remarkable that at first it was erected from a tree, and only later it was newly built from stone. The Monumental Assumption Cathedral was founded in the late 19th century. True, in 1930 it was destroyed, but in 2001 it was rebuilt. The majestic Holy Transfiguration Cathedral with a height of 95 m is the third largest temple of the Russian Federation.
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Be sure to visit the Amur bridge of Khabarovsk. The construction of this grand structure was started in 1913 as a railway bridge. It is interesting that the metal structures for it were made in Warsaw, delivered to Odessa, and from there by sea to Vladivostok. It is interesting that the design of the bridge was recognized as one of the best. However, in the 70s of the last century the bridge was recognized as obsolete, and therefore its reconstruction began.
Among the monuments is a monument to Count Muraviev-Amur, who determined the place of the city's laying. The sights rise above the Amur River. Located at the entrance to the stadium. Lenin Monument "Black Tulip Khabarovsk." This granite obelisk is dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who died during the war in Afghanistan. There is a monument in Khabarovsk to the partisans, who were tortured by the White Guards during the Civil War.
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Museums, Theaters, Parks of Khabarovsk
Learn more about this interesting city will help museums. The regional museum of Khabarovsk, for example, introduces its visitors to the flora and fauna of the Khabarovsk Territory, the culture of indigenous peoples, the history of development and development of the region. More information about the past of the village can be found in the Museum of History, which was, incidentally, opened in 2004. Interesting in Khabarovsk and the Museum of Living History, where the exhibits do not hide under the glass and are allowed to pick up. It is interesting that master classes on the manufacture of handicrafts are held here. The exhibition halls of the Far Eastern Art Museum of Khabarovsk present a beautiful collection of paintings by masters, from antiquity to the avant-garde of the 20th century. It is also interesting to spend time in the Museum of KDVO, the Museum of Archeology, the Museum-aquarium "Pisces of Cupid".
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You can have a good time in the Khabarovsk Territory Drama Theater, where you can see the productions of classical works. You can also visit the theater of the pantomime "Triada", as well as the White Theater. In the oldest theater in the city of musical comedy, viewers are offered to cheer up by viewing cheerful musical compositions.
Among the popular attractions of Khabarovsk can be called the Khabarovsk arboretum, where on an area of 11 hectares are grown about 3000 species of rare taiga plants, as well as from other countries. You can relax and have fun in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure, the Park. A.P. Gaidar, the park of culture and recreation "Dynamo", the Khabarovsk State Circus.