Posted Sat, 24/02/2018 - 09:17 by Cap
I would like to tell separately about the most beautiful places of the Mari Republic.
This article will present the most beautiful natural places of Mari El, and separately we have already shown the Sights of Mari El, which includes the historical, architectural and cultural monuments of the republic.
As a rule, there will be presented natural monuments of the RME, but some beautiful places are still waiting to be discovered and registered.
Note that the most beautiful natural monuments of the RME are located on the banks of the Volga and other large rivers of the Mari El, as well as on the slopes and mountains of the Vyatka Val.
We also note many beautiful lakes of Mari El.
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The second cleanest lake in Mari El is Lake Karasyar; it is also one of the picturesque and remote lakes.
Lake Karasyar is similar in many characteristics to Nuzyar, which is explained by their close location. It is inter-dune in origin, with a secondary karst sinkhole. The increase in depth from the southeastern coast is noticeably sharper. Already a few tens of meters from the coast, the depth is 6-9 meters. The northwestern part of the basin is more gentle. The maximum depth is 14.7 m. The lake area is 25.5 hectares. The transparency is high - 5.5 m. The bottom is sandy. The shores are low, but mostly dry. Waterlogging was noted only in the western and partly northern parts of the coastline.
Convenient access to the Yurdur mountain (Yurtur kuryk) through Shereganovo, in the area of \u200b\u200bwhich we were already in. We were not disappointed, from this mountain there were stunning views, and in almost all directions. The best view was towards the villages of Kurykumal and Nylkudo, as well as towards the valley of the Ilet river. In the distance the Kerebeliak Upland, the Sotnur Upland, etc. could be seen.
Opens were open spaces, which in beauty are not inferior to the landscapes of the Sea's Eye, on Stone Mountain and on Shungaltan !!! Due to the backlight and blue haze, it was not possible to take good pictures, or rather the pictures turned out, but they have about 20-25% of the impression that a person actually sees! WE SPEAK HONEST! AND CONFIRM THAT THIS VIEW MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE TOP-10 BEST MARIAN LANDSCAPES !!! 
I have never seen anything like this in Mari El!
To the right, running down the hill, piled up shaggy, almost fabulous spruce trees, and behind them were mountains overgrown with forests, stretching beyond the horizon ... 
It seemed as if I was transported from our Mari plains to the mountainous region! There was a cliff behind the wall of fir trees. Further - an abyss, below a shaggy forest. A little before reaching the edge of the cliff, I looked down - my head was spinning. Running into the abyss, huge fir trees stood like a wall, in some places at random, as if they had lost their balance. Primordial, virgin nature! At some point, it even seemed to me that there was no smell of a human spirit here.
There were people, of course. Soon, closer to the source, we saw about a dozen cars, some of which were a wedding cortege: lovers of exotic came here to celebrate the celebration.
There was food on the laid tables under the hot summer sun, guests were honoring the newlyweds, and very close by there was a cheerful gazebo with a domed roof topped with a spire. On the pavilion there is an inscription "Stone Mountain" natural monument. Nearby, at the top, is a small Orthodox chapel with an onion roof. Breaking free from underground captivity, an icy stream hits
The Volga Republic has been inhabited by ancient tribes since prehistoric times, which was facilitated by its location on the banks of the Volga, in a temperate continental climate. The indigenous population of the Cheremis (now the Mari) began to be mentioned in the annals from the 10th century, and already at that time they closely interacted with the Slavic tribes, despite a rather long time under the yoke of the Tatar yoke. Today, Mari El offers wide opportunities for tourism, both health and educational, during which you can see many local attractions.
Yoshkar-Ola History Museum
Opened about twenty years ago, the history museums of the capital of Mari El, the city of Yoshkar-Ola, is one of the largest historical museums in the republic and a local landmark. It contains about 17 thousand exhibits that tell visitors about the history of the indigenous people - Cheremis - who have inhabited these territories since ancient times. This history is illustrated by numerous archaeological finds, as well as household items of the ancient Mari, their jewelry, clothes, weapons and objects of applied art. Here, visitors can see with their own eyes the reconstructed old trade store of Tsarevokokshaisk (as Yoshkar-Ola was called before the revolution), as well as a living room with old attributes and furnishings.
National Park "Mari Forest" ("Mari Chodra")
This park with a total area of \u200b\u200balmost one hundred thousand hectares was created in order to preserve and, if possible, increase the natural resources of the Republic of Mari El. Here you can find tree species typical for these latitudes: pines, spruces, lindens, oaks, aspens, maples, elms and many others. Especially protected are the relict linden-oak forests, in which brown bears, elks, wild boars and other representatives of the fauna of the middle zone are still found. Horse and hiking trails run through the park.
Museum of Applied Arts
Opened in 1999, the Museum of Applied Arts of the Republic of Mari El in Yoshkar-Ola is dedicated to acquainting its visitors with the traditions of the indigenous Mari. Here you will find a variety of objects and fruits of the labor of local craftsmen: wicker cherry furniture, carved wooden dishes, skillfully made musical instruments and national everyday and festive costumes with rich embroidery. The sights regularly host exhibitions of works by contemporary masters from all over the republic.
Tsarevokokshay Kremlin
This complex of historical and educational purposes was opened in the center of Yoshkar-Ola several years ago, but has already become one of the central attractions of the Republic of Mari El. In ancient times, on the site of the Kremlin there were city fortifications, which have not survived, since they were built of wood. Then the city market was located here, and after the Revolution - the central square. Today it is a city park, enclosed by a massive wall with four towers, along the wall there are specially cast cannons. On its territory there is a church, cozy benches for walking, as well as information stands, which describe in detail the history of the city. There is also the Yoshkar-Ola Archaeological Museum and the only monument to its founder Fyodor Ioannovich.
Museum of Peasant Labor and Life
This landmark of the Republic of Mari El is often referred to in guidebooks as the Museum of Bells. This is due to the fact that a unique collection of bells and bells of various purposes, produced at different times in Russia, is exhibited here. In fact, there are just over a hundred of them, which is only a small part of the 2 thousand exhibits of the attraction. In addition to bells, a variety of tools are presented here, with the help of which, many centuries ago, the indigenous Mari cultivated the land, grazed cattle, built dwellings and created comfort in them. Here you can find items of local applied arts, exhibitions of contemporary works, as well as photographs of the past.
Pugachev's Oak
This ancient tree, which grows in the Mari Chodra Park, is one of the few plants listed as a National Treasure and a local landmark. This powerful oak tree in Mari El, whose age, according to experts, has already passed four centuries, is famous for the fact that it was from its branches that the famous Emelyan Pugachev watched the fire in Kazan, which he himself staged in revenge for the city's unwillingness to surrender to his grace ...
Sculpture "Tree of Life"
This bronze monument is installed in the central city park of the capital of Mari El Yoshkar-Ola and is a kind of landmark of the city. It depicts an old man, a man and a boy who, under the shade of a small tree, play traditional Mari musical instruments - a harp, a flute and a drum. The attraction is designed to personify the connection between generations, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of the republic.
The Republic of Mari El is located on the Volga River, in the very center of the Volga region. This region is famous not only for its forests, but also for its historical and cultural sights. Let's find out about the most interesting places that must be visited in the Republic of Mari El.
Sheremetyev Castle (Yurino village)
The castle was erected in 1880, and its construction was started by the landowner Vasily Sheremetyev, the grandson of the very same Count Sheremetyev, who served Peter the Great. Inside the castle, there were about a hundred rooms, some of which housed galleries with paintings by famous artists.
The architecture of the castle is dominated by neo-gothic, oriental and baroque styles. Since the beginning of the 90s and up to now, the object has been actively restored - today the outer part has been completely restored, while the inner rooms need repair and restoration.
Ethnographic Open Air Museum
The museum was opened in 1983 and is located in the city of Kozmodemyansk. There are more than 60 buildings and buildings and 7000 exhibits that tell about the life, customs and peculiarities of the life of the mountain Mari.
The museum contains monuments of architecture, tools, cultural objects of the ancient Mari. The historian was able to restore the dwellings and important architectural structures of the people from archival documents.
Lake Sea Eye
The lake is geographically located in the Volzhsky region in the village of Shariboxad. They were formed about 20 thousand years ago as a result of the failure of karst rocks. The lake has an unusual green water color and a perfect oval shape, which is surrounded by growing trees.
The lake is shrouded in many legends and mystical theories. One of the popular legends says that a girl and a boy lived in this village, who loved each other very much. On their wedding day, they learned the terrible truth - they are blood brothers and sisters. This did not stop the lovers and they decided to get married. Then the gods were angry with them - at the time of the wedding feast, the earth opened up and took the newlyweds and guests of the celebration with it, and a lake formed at the place of the failure. They say that you can still hear wedding tunes from the side of the lake.
Stone adits in Sernur region
There are unique man-made caves in the village of Gornyak. At the entrance to the village, you can see an Atlantean holding a large boulder in his arms. The total length of the cave is 300 meters. Inside are stalactites, ice accumulations and bats' nests. The stone adits have been preserved as a tribute to the memory of the ancient craft of the people - the extraction of stone rocks.
Unfortunately, the adits are now closed to tourists due to the risk of collapse.
Green key
This spring is one of the attractions of the village of Klenovaya Gora and is located next to the flowing river Ilet. Green Key is one of the largest sources of the Republic. The water contains many minerals and helps to treat diseases of the stomach, liver, urogenital system. That is why the Klenovaya Gora sanatorium is located next to the Green Key.
Lake Tabashinskoe (Zryv)
The lake is located in the village of Tabashino and is the deepest body of water in the Volga region - its depth reaches 170 meters. Until recently, it was believed that the depth is about 60 meters, but new studies have refuted this information.
The Pizhanka River flows out of the reservoir, and on the bank is the Floro-Lavra Church, which was built in 1898.
Lake Mushan-Er
Mushan-Er is a system of lakes located on the territory of the reserve "MariyChodra". The system consists of three lakes, which stretch one after another in a chain. The largest of the reservoirs has a length of 1,116 meters.
On the shore of one of the lakes, Kyusoto is located - this is a sacred grove where the Mari worship their gods.
Sights of nature Mari El are natural heritage monuments with an interesting history. Sights of nature Mari El are natural heritage monuments with an interesting history. Many places are unique and of national importance. Many places are unique and of national importance. Sanatoriums, nature reserves, natural national parks have been created and are operating. Sanatoriums, nature reserves, natural national parks have been created and are operating.
The Mari El Republic is located in the east of the East European Plain in the middle part of the Volga River basin. From the north, north-east and east, our republic borders on the Kirov region. From the southeast and south with the Republics of Tatarstan and Chuvashia, and in the west and northwest - with the Nizhny Novgorod region. The length of its borders exceeds 1200 km, and the total area is 23.3 thousand square kilometers. The capital of Mari-El is Yoshkar-Ola. There are many interesting things in the Republic of Mari-El. Let's see some of the natural sights that our native land is rich in.
Sea Eye From the depths of the karst hole, the Sea Eye looks at us - this is the name of the famous local lake. It was christened for its regular round shape and amazing emerald color of water. This color is given to the lake by green algae. According to one version, the reservoir appeared 20 thousand years ago - back in the ice age! Many ancient legends are associated with the Sea Eye. From the depths of the karst sinkhole, the Sea Eye looks at us - this is the name of the famous local lake. It was christened for its regular round shape and amazing emerald color of water. This color is given to the lake by green algae. According to one version, the reservoir appeared 20 thousand years ago - back in the ice age! Many ancient legends are associated with the Sea Eye.
Castle of Count Sheremetyev On the left bank of the Volga, in the village of Yurino, a castle similar to a medieval one, with crenellated towers, with colored stained-glass windows, and a dome of a winter garden, attracts the attention of tourists. This is the castle of Count Sheremetyev. Filled with legends, it beckons with an unknown mystery and peculiar beauty. On the left bank of the Volga, in the village of Yurino, tourists are attracted by a castle similar to a medieval one, with crenellated towers, colored stained-glass windows, and a dome of a winter garden. This is the castle of Count Sheremetyev. Filled with legends, it beckons with an unknown mystery and peculiar beauty.
Church of the Archangel Michael In the center of the village of Yurino, famous for its Sheremetyevo castle, among the trees, the Archangel Michael Church rises majestically - one of the most magnificent Orthodox structures in the land of Mari El. This church is often called the pearl of the entire Volga region. In the center of the village of Yurino, famous for its Sheremetyevsky castle, among the trees, the temple of the Archangel Michael rises majestically - one of the most magnificent Orthodox structures in the land of Mari El. This church is often called the pearl of the entire Volga region.
National Park "Mari Chodra" Founded in 1985, National Park "Mari Chodra" is an interesting natural-territorial complex. Numerous mineral springs, significant outlets of which are located in the valleys of the Ilet and Yushut rivers, are used for medicinal purposes in sanatoriums, rest homes and hospitals. A characteristic element of the landscape are lakes (sinkhole, inter-dune, floodplain). Founded in 1985, the Mari Chodra National Park is an interesting natural-territorial complex. Numerous mineral springs, significant outlets of which are located in the valleys of the Ilet and Yushut rivers, are used for medicinal purposes in sanatoriums, rest homes and hospitals. A characteristic element of the landscape are lakes (sinkhole, inter-dune, floodplain).
Pugachev's Oak Located on the Maple Mountain, the Mari Chodra National Park is an interesting natural and territorial complex. The oldest specimen of oak, named Pugachevsky, has been preserved here. According to legend, under the shade of this oak, EI Pugachev stayed overnight with his detachment. Oak differs sharply in its size among the stand. This is a gigantic tree with a powerful trunk, the diameter of which is 159 cm, which is part of the upper tier. The Mari Chodra National Park, located on Maple Mountain, is an interesting natural-territorial complex. The oldest specimen of oak, named Pugachevsky, has been preserved here. According to legend, under the shade of this oak, EI Pugachev stayed overnight with his detachment. Oak differs sharply in its size among the stand. This is a gigantic tree with a powerful trunk, the diameter of which is 159 cm, which is part of the upper tier.
"Bolshaya Kokshaga" reserve The "Bolshaya Kokshaga" state reserve was established on March 14, 1993. The reserve was created to protect forest ecosystems on the border of the southern taiga and deciduous forests. The reserve preserves intact plant communities: forests, swamps, meadows, which are habitats of animals and the growth of many rare and endangered plants. The state reserve "Bolshaya Kokshaga" was established on March 14, 1993. The reserve was created to protect forest ecosystems on the border of the southern taiga and deciduous forests. The reserve preserves intact plant communities: forests, swamps, meadows, which are habitats of animals and the growth of many rare and endangered plants.
Green Key At the foot of the Maple Mountain, a sulfate-bicarbonate calcium-magnesium spring flows into the Ilet River. It is formed from a system of springs gushing directly from the ground. The largest of these is called the Green Key. At the foot of Klenovaya Gora, a sulphate-bicarbonate calcium-magnesium spring flows into the Ilet River. It is formed from a system of springs gushing directly from the ground. The largest of these is called the Green Key.
Kamennaya Gora Kamennaya Gora is a large hill, on the surface of which a stone emerges. There is a spring on the mountain, a table with benches is equipped. This is an amazing place to stay. Below, under the steep slopes, there is a dense forest. Stone Mountain is a large hill, on the surface of which a stone emerges. There is a spring on the mountain, a table with benches is equipped. This is an amazing place to stay. Below, under the steep slopes, there is a dense forest.
Immediately after Atlanta with a stone, the road goes to Gornyak village. There, in the woods behind the village, far from prying eyes and well-groomed paths, ancient quarries are hidden. This is a whole network of caves, cut by hand by people. Since ancient times, they have mined millstone for mills. Samples of such stones lie in front of the caves. Inside - permafrost. Even in the hottest weather, the ice does not melt in the caves. Immediately after Atlanta with a stone, the road goes to Gornyak village. There, in the woods behind the village, far from prying eyes and well-groomed paths, ancient quarries are hidden. This is a whole network of caves, cut by hand by people. Since ancient times, they have mined millstone for mills. Samples of such stones lie in front of the caves. Inside - permafrost. Even in the hottest weather, the ice does not melt in the caves.
The city of Yoshkar-Ola is the second stop in our May autotrip "Nizhny Novgorod - Yoshkar-Ola - Kazan". It was an amazing and memorable meeting! The well-known Yoshkin cat and the picturesque embankment of Bruges are still in the memory. And photographs with multi-colored gingerbread houses are like foreign postcards. This city has remained a bright spot in our memory. But, like many Russian cities, Yoshkar-Ola has its own face and its own inside out. Let's start in order ...
The city of Yoshkar-Ola is the capital of the Republic of Mari El and the only Russian city whose name begins with the letter "y". It is located on the banks of the Malaya Kokshaga River. On one side there is the Bruges embankment, on the other side there is the Voznesenskaya embankment.
The road from Nizhny Novgorod was rather tiresome (we were not lucky with traffic jams). But having passed the sign with the inscription "Republic of Mari El" we immediately felt the local flavor and cheered up. Even public transport stops are decorated with traditional Mari patterns.
We arrived in Yoshkar-Ola much later than planned. We checked into the Virginia Hotel, refreshed ourselves in a cafe, right here, and, having rested a little, set off. Time passed towards evening, it was decided to walk to the city center according to the program at least.
Day one: evening walk along Yoshkar-Ola
According to the plan, our path lay from the hotel to the city Park of Culture and Leisure. Further, along the Chavaina boulevard, towards the embankment.
Alley of military glory
The avenue of military glory begins from the Victory Boulevard. The eponymous monument also rises here.
On the eve of Victory Day, the atmosphere was special, the city was breathing an approaching holiday. Yunarmeytsy solemnly carried the watch at the "Eternal Flame".
Memorial of Glory is located in the central part of the city Park of Culture and Leisure.
Central City Park of Culture and Leisure
Park Kultury, or rather, the Central Park of Culture and Leisure. XXX anniversary of the Komsomol, created for residents and guests of the city. The park has rides, fountains, sculptural compositions. Walking along the Walk of Fame, we noticed a Ferris wheel from afar. And we decided to take a look at Yoshkar-Ola from a height of forty meters.
Ferris wheel in Yoshkar-Ola
Despite the fact that I am not very friendly with the height, the attraction pleased me. Modern comfortable closed booths. You can heartily enjoy the views of the city without fear of wind or rain.
Operating mode of the Ferris wheel:
from 1.10 to 31.03 (in winter) Sat, Sun - from 10.00 to 21.00
from 1.04-31.09 (in summer) Daily - from 10.00 to 21.00
Ticket price: 100 rubles. - adult; RUB 60 - for children.
Sculpture "Tree of Life"
The sculptural composition entitled "The Tree of Life" is located in the central part of the city park and is a group of three people with musical instruments: a young man with a drum, an old man with a harp, and a middle-aged man with a pipe, of an unusual shape. In the center we see that very symbolic tree of life. The Mari often depict such a tree in their traditional ornaments.
We leave the Park of Culture and Leisure, find ourselves on Chavaina Boulevard and move on, towards the embankment. It's pretty lively here. There are numerous shops on both sides of the boulevard.
Well, and where is it without fountains. There are many of them in Yoshkar-Ola. This one adorns Chavaina boulevard, located closer to the Park of Culture. In the evening, turn on the backlight. Handsomely.
And this fountain is in front of Nikonov Square. Please note that there are small kiosks on both sides where you can buy all kinds of souvenir products at a low price.
And here she is - , which can be seen from the Park of Culture itself. Located on the Virgin Mary Square, next to the Annunciation Cathedral, the 55-meter tower appeared in front of the townspeople in all its glory in 2007. In general, almost all buildings in the city center are new. And many are still under construction. This beauty is one of the main modern symbols of Yoshkar-Ola. Every hour the chimes are chimed, which, by the way, are a miniature copy of the Moscow ones.
Cathedral of the Annunciation and fountain Archangel Gabriel
Passing under the arch of the Annunciation Tower, we found ourselves on the Republic Square and the Virgin Mary. This square contains the stunning Cathedral of the Annunciation and the largest fountain in the city. The height of the bronze figure of the Archangel Gabriel in the center of the fountain is 6 meters.
While we were walking, it finally got dark. A stunning view of the Bruges embankment opened from the theater bridge. For a minute it seemed that we were teleported to some Belgian town. Here it is, the face of modern Yoshkar-Ola. Beauty!
But we will return here in the morning. And now I wanted to quickly find a place where you could spend the rest of the evening and have dinner. Google suggested that there is a good beer restaurant "Zhiguli" within walking distance.
Beer restaurant "Zhiguli" on Voskresenskaya embankment
It didn't take long to search. The glowing sign can be seen from afar. Here is the address:
Anisimovskaya St., 38, Yoshkar-Ola, Rep. Mari El, 424010
This is a very cozy establishment in retro style with excellent beer and quite affordable prices. On the second floor there is a beer bar, karaoke, a wonderful view from the window of the Annunciation tower. We returned to the hotel by taxi.
Cancers there are excellent, I had to ask for more.
Unfortunately, today this institution no longer works, if there are pleasant places where you can while away the evening, please write in the comments (note 05.09.2018).
Second day: walking along Yoshkar-Ola
The main goal of the next day was to find the well-known Yoshkin cat. I'm even afraid to imagine how many kilometers we walked that day along Yoshkar-Ola. The historical center of the city is not very compact; to see a lot in one day, you need to walk a lot.
So, from the hotel we move towards Leninsky Prospekt. There is an avenue with this name in almost every Russian city, but we met such a bright and memorable one only in Yoshkar-Ola.
Here is the Obolensky-Nogotkov square. On the square there are monuments directly related to the history of the Republic of Mari El, and the National Art Gallery with a unique tower clock.
Monument to Obolensky-Nogotkov - the first voivode of Tsarevokokshaisk
Tsar Cannon
Monument to Hieromartyr Leonid, Bishop of Mari
We pass along the Obolensky-Nogotkov square, look around the corner. And here there are already crowds of tourists who have discovered one of the main attractions of Yoshkar-Ola.
Here he is - famous, with all the details! We take a photo at a fast pace, there are a lot of people interested.
Not everyone knows, but the Yoshkin cat has a girlfriend who was built by the enterprising owners of the cafe of the same name. This place is located not far from the Yoshkin cat. You need to go to the opposite side of Leninsky Prospekt and go forward another hundred meters.
Returning back, we were surprised to find that in front of the National Art Gallery, there is nowhere for an apple to fall. Every minute there were more and more people, everyone was clearly waiting for something. We joined the onlookers and learned the following. It turns out that, carried away by the search for the famous cat, we almost passed by the unique urban Orthodox chimes. This is how they look.
This clock adorns the main tower of the city's National Art Gallery. Nothing remarkable in appearance. But, they are called Orthodox for a reason. Every hour a wonderful action takes place here, which tells, or rather, shows us the legend of the icon of the Mother of God "Three-handed". This icon has a special meaning for Yoshkar-Ola. It was with this icon that the independent Yoshkar-Ola and Mari diocese was founded 14 years ago. And it is this image that is close and dear to all Orthodox people, and not only in Yoshkar Ola.
According to legend, the icon with the image of the Mother of God "Three-handed" in the 13th century was in Serbia. To save her from the Turks invading Serbia, the locals attached her to a donkey and sent her to Kosovo. But the donkey miraculously reached Greece and came to the gate of the monastery of Helendar. The icon was saved from destruction, and the image of the "Three-handed" then spread throughout the Orthodox land.
This legend is described in more detail on a slab in the arch under the clock.
When the chimes rang out, everyone on the square, like children, was fascinated by what was happening. We, too. From the gate, on the left side of the dial, a donkey appeared with an icon on its back, and, having described a semicircle, disappeared into the gate again, but on the right. All this happened to the accompaniment of church chants. And, to be honest, goosebumps ran down the back, so it looked beautiful, touching and unusual. This is a must see if you are lucky enough to visit Yoshkar-Ola.
Clock with a donkey in Yoshkar-Ola video
Then we went along Voznesenskaya Street to the Tsarevokokshaisky Kremlin. There are also many interesting things along the way.
Trinity Church
The cathedral is located across the street from the Tsarevokokshaisk Kremlin.
Tsarevokokshay Kremlin
Tsarevokokshay Kremlin - this is also one of the modern buildings of Yoshkar-Ola. Built in 2009. At this place, during excavations, fragments of ancient defensive fortifications were discovered.
Today the Kremlin is not only a landmark of the city. On its territory there is a tourist historical and cultural complex, several permanent exhibitions and museums. Various events, holidays, exhibitions, fairs are held. Sometimes open-air theater performances are held. Here you can buy honey and souvenirs.
In the arches along the entire perimeter of the Kremlin there are stands with information about the history of the city. Reconstructed cannons are also presented.
Fyodor I Ioannovich is rightfully considered the founder of the city. It was he who, in 1584, issued a decree on the creation of the city of Tsarevokokshaisk (now Yoshkar-Ola). He also sent Ivan Obolensky-Nogotkov here, who became the first voivode in Tsarevokokshaisk. The only monument to Fyodor Ioannovich in Russia is installed on the Resurrection Embankment near the Resurrection Cathedral.
Open Air Fairy Tales Museum in Yoshkar-Ola
Outside the walls of the Kremlin, one more remarkable place unexpectedly turned out - a kind of open-air museum of fairy-tale heroes. At the walls of the most ordinary shopping center there are funny fairy-tale characters made of wood. There are a lot of characters, it is interesting to see, take pictures, and, best of all, completely free. Here are just a few of them.
Then we continue along Voznesenskaya Street towards the Voznesensky Bridge, along which we will cross to the other side of the Malaya Kokshaga River and find ourselves right on the embankment of Bruges. On the way we go to the Ascension Cathedral.
The weather did not spoil us. The sky was dark all day, threatening with rain. And it was windy and cold on the embankment, keep this in mind when planning your walk.
Finally, the opportunity presented itself to take a closer look at the business card of Yoshkar-Ola - the embankment of Bruges. By the way, the name of this embankment was given by the President of the Republic of Mari El - Leonid Markelov.
All these buildings, despite their fabulous appearance, are occupied by various state institutions, departments, etc.
Bruges waterfront - an ideal place for photo shoots in any weather. All houses are built in the same Flemish style. At first glance, you won't think that this is our Russian Yoshkar Ola.
Here, as well as on Obolensky-Nogotkov Square, daily performances on the biblical story are held for tourists and local residents. Every 3 hours, from 9 am to 9 pm, on the balcony of the third floor of the "12 Apostles" complex, accompanied by church chants and bells ringing on the left, Jesus and the twelve apostles appear from the gate and, moving smoothly, leave at the gate on the right. It is noteworthy that the arms and legs of the figures move, this makes an incredible impression on the audience.
Chapel of Peter and Fevronia of Murom on Patriarch Square
Monument to Empress Elizaveta Petrovna
This young horsewoman is Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. She is not here by chance either. It was she who, many centuries ago, when Yoshkar-Ola was Tsarekokshaisk, helped open the first schools in the city. Behind the sculpture is the building of a boarding school for talented children.
They returned to the hotel on foot, with their last strength, but pleased with themselves and what they saw. On the way, we went to a small shop to buy sweet Mari souvenirs before leaving. Once again, we rejoiced at the openness and good nature of local residents.
The sweetest woman who was saddened at the counter was delighted at the opportunity to communicate and told us not only about national sweets. She long and colorfully told how life in Yoshkar-Ola "ordinary local residents". We, tourists, see the face of the city, but it’s not like that inside out). It was a monologue that can be heard from a person who lives in absolutely any town of Mother Russia. People's problems are the same everywhere.
“Officials are pouring money from the city budget into the construction of gingerbread houses for show and tourists, and, as a consequence, the resulting problems of local residents (with a detailed listing): lack of roads, wages, social conditions, etc.…” This is the main idea of \u200b\u200bthe story. In general, nothing new. Subjectively, but from the heart).
Probably, it is, but for two days we sincerely admired Yoshkar-Ola. After all, we travel in order to receive exclusively positive emotions. We wish you the same. Have a good trip to Yoshkar-Ola and vivid impressions! I suggest you share them in the comments.
By tradition, a small video about our stay in Yoshkar-Ola.
How to get to Yoshkar-Ola?
There are railway and bus stations in Yoshkar-Ola. You can get to or.
