Until recently, Saransk could not boast of crowds of tourists. There came fans of the work of the sculptor Erzi, fans of unusual tourist routes and fans of sports walking. But after the capital of Mordovia became a candidate for several matches of the football World Cup, the situation began to change.
Today in Saransk really worth a trip.
Temples of Saransk
The ancient temples and churches of Saransk are scattered throughout the city. All of them are distinguished by an excellent condition - they are so well preserved that most of them seem new.
The Church of St. John the Theologian and the temple of Fedor Ushakov in Saransk are the oldest and most popular among tourists. The first of them was built in 1693, and the second one is so big and beautiful that it serves as a real decoration on only the main square, but the whole city.
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The Kazan Icon of Our Lady's Mother in Kovalenko Street was opened very recently - in 2011, but has already gained wide popularity both among the locals and among the guests of the city.
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The Sanaksar Monastery, located on the banks of the Moksha, was founded in the 17th century.
The Aal-Mansour Mosque, built according to the project of a local architect, also deserves attention.
The brick chapel of Alexander Nevsky, located on Victory Square, is also open recently, but has become an indispensable part of most tourist routes in Saransk.
What to see in Saransk
All the most important sights of the city are concentrated in its central part. Here you can see the Park of Culture and Rest (with a live calendar and a floating fountain), the Museum of Combat and Labor, the Mordovia Museum of Local Lore named after Voronin, the Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, the monument to Pushkin.
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No visit to the capital of Mordovia is complete without visiting the Erzi museum - in Saransk this is a real must-visit. The largest collection of his works will not leave you indifferent, and you can discuss it in Saransk with anyone - not only the name of Stepan Dmitrievich Nefedov-Erzya, but his life is known in the city, it seems, without exception.
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One of the most unusual monuments of Saransk is a monument to the plumber. Do not miss the moment to replenish your album with a photo with an original monument.
In addition, the capital of Mordovia is the only monument in Russia to Emelian Pugachev, Patriarch Nikon and even a monument to the family.
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Most of the new buildings in Saransk look quite original. Someone is delighted with this, and to someone such experiments seem stupid and inappropriate. In any case, all the fans of the original buildings in Saransk have where to go for a walk. The renovated opera and ballet theater invariably attracts the attention of tourists.
The National Drama Theater, decorated with the use of ethnic elements, does not dispense with visitors. Even if you are not going to attend performances, you should see these buildings personally.
Identify the name of the streets in Saransk simply - all the signs are signed in three languages (Russian and two Mordovian).
The peculiarity of Saransk is a peculiar attitude to public catering - before 10 am, no cafe, restaurant or eatery does not work. So you'll either have to stock up on provisions in the evening, or endure until almost noon.
Leaving Saransk. Do not forget to buy souvenirs and gifts to friends - for example, wicker baskets or bast shoes, embroidery, local factory candies, condensed milk in "cosmic" tubes, and if you try, you can find wooden mini-copies of Erzi's sculptures.