Рассказ про город саратов на английском языке

Saratov is the administrative center of Saratov Oblast. – Саратов является административным центром Саратовской области

The population of Saratov is more than 800 000. – Население Саратова составляет более 800 000 человек.

It is a principal economic, cultural and educational center of the Volga region. – Это ведущий экономический , культурный, и образовательный центр Поволжья

In the 18th century Saratov was the 3rd largest city after Moscow and Petersburg.

Saratov combines the architecture of an old merchant town and modern city. – Саратов сочетает архитектуру старого торгового города и современного города.

Saratov is a motherland of many famous Russian figures. – Саратов – родина многих известных российских деятелей.

Nikolay Chernyshevskiy was born in Saratov. Saratov is a birthplace of actors Evgeniy Mironov and Oleg Tabakov and. – Николай Чернышевский родился в Саратове. Саратов является родиной актеров Евгения Миронова и Олега Табакова.

Диалоги о Саратове на английском языке

– Is Saratov an ancient city? – Саратов старинный город?
– Yes, it is. It was founded in 1590. Stately homes, bank buildings, retail and apartment houses – all that is a part of Saratov’s history. – Да. Он был основан в 1590 году. Усадьбы, банковские здания, торговые и жилые дома – все это часть истории Саратова.
– I think, Saratov is a beautiful city. – Я думаю, Саратов красивый город.
– You are right. It was a merchant city and still has the charm of those times. – Вы правы. Он был торговым городом и до сих пор имеет очарование тех времен.
– What are main tourists destinations in Saratov? – Каковы главные достопримечательности в Саратове?
– There are a lot of them. I think, you should start from the Spacemen Embankment. It has a splendid view of the Volga. Or walk along Kirov Avenue in the very center. Then have a rest in picturesque Lipki park. – Их очень много. Я думаю, вы должны начать с Набережной космонавтов. Тут открывается великолепный вид на Волгу. Или прогуляйтесь по проспекту Кирова в самом центре. Затем отдохните в живописном парке Липки.

History of Saratov

Foundation of Saratov

People already lived on the site of today’s Saratov in ancient times. On the territory of the city there is Alekseevskoye settlement — an archaeological monument that has seven identified cultural horizons from the catacomb culture of the Middle Bronze Age (the 20th-19th centuries BC) to the settlements of the Golden Horde time (the 13th-14th centuries AD) with a temporary break in the 5th-13th centuries.

The settlements in this place regularly appeared during periods of relatively stable state structures (Khazar Khaganate, Volga Bulgaria, Golden Horde) and disappeared without a trace during the next wave of nomads. The last such cycle before the founding of Saratov ended in 1395-1396, during the invasion of Tamerlane (Timur), who destroyed the Golden Horde town of Uvek (Ukek) that stood here.

In the next 200 years, the sparse population of this region was represented by Nogai and then Kalmyk nomads, Cossacks and fishing artels of Russian monasteries. After the military campaigns of Russian troops against the Kazan Khanate in 1552 and the Astrakhan Khanate in 1556, the Tsardom of Russia gained control of vast territories of the Volga Region. Under Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich, it was decided to found several new fortified towns on the Volga River.

In the summer of 1586, the Samara fortress was founded, in the summer of 1589 — Tsaritsyn (Volgograd). In the summer of 1590, halfway between Samara and Tsaritsyn, the Saratov fortress was founded. The exact location of the original Saratov is unknown. In the winter of 1613-1614, the fortress burned down. In 1617, it was rebuilt on the left bank of the Volga, at the mouth of the Saratovka River.

In 1674, Saratov was moved to the right bank of the Volga, to the area of the present Muzeynaya Square. Thus, the city of Saratov was founded three times: in 1590, 1617, and 1674, and each time in a new place.

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Streets of Saratov

Saratov — Features

Saratov stretches for 34 km along the right bank of the Volgograd Reservoir (the Volga River) opposite the mouth of the Saratovka River and the city of Engels, which is located on the opposite bank. The distance from Saratov to Volgograd — 376 km, Samara — 425 km, Moscow — 847 km. The City Day of Saratov is celebrated on the second Sunday in September.

There are several hypotheses about the origin of the name of Saratov. One of the main versions is that Saratov got its name from Sokolovaya Mountain, which was called “sary tau” in Tatar meaning “yellow mountain”. There is an assumption that the name came from the words “sar atav” — “low-lying island” or “saryk atov” — “hawk island”. It is also possible that Saratov got its name from the Scythian-Iranian hydronym “Sarat”.

Three silver fish (sterlet) are depicted on the coat of arms of Saratov symbolizing “the great abundance of such fish in this area”. They form the Greek letter “upsilon” meaning “the choice of a worthy path at the crossroads of life’s roads”.

The climate in Saratov is moderately continental. This city is characterized by long (about four months), moderately cold winters and hot, often dry summers. The average temperature in January is minus 7.5 degrees Celsius, in July — plus 22.6 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Saratov is from late May to early September.

Saratov is located at the intersection of main railway and highway lines, water routes. The international airport “Gagarin” offers regular flights to Yekaterinburg, Krasnodar, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Surgut, Ufa.

Trains to Moscow regularly depart from Saratov railway station, as well as passing trains to Adler, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Kislovodsk, Kirov, Krasnoyarsk, Nizhnevartovsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novokuznetsk, Novorossiysk, Perm, St. Petersburg, Simferopol, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk. The river port of Saratov serves only passengers of intercity cruise ships.

Saratov is a large industrial, cultural and educational center. Machine building, chemical and oil industries are well developed here. There are a lot of various attractions in Saratov: historical, architectural, religious and natural, various museums and beautiful parks. The city has a large number of architectural monuments of the late 19th — early 20th centuries.

Main Attractions of Saratov

Victory Park on Sokolovaya Mountain. This memorial complex was created in Saratov in 1975, when the 30th anniversary of the Victory in World War II was celebrated. This large park covers an area of 80 hectares. Here you can find the Eternal Flame, the Museum of Military and Labor Glory, the 40 meters high monument “Cranes”, and a unique exposition of military and civilian equipment with over 200 exhibits.

In 2003, the National Village of the Peoples of Saratov Oblast was opened in the park with real houses, yurts and other dwellings of the peoples of the region. In this place you can feel the atmosphere of the past not only of Russians, but also of Tatars, Armenians, Bashkirs, Georgians, and other peoples living in the Saratov region. In 2013, the Alley “Days of Russian Military Glory” was solemnly opened, on which monuments to prominent Russian commanders and statesmen were erected.

Victory Park is a favorite place for recreation for locals and visitors of the city. The top of Sokolovaya Mountain is one of the highest points in Saratov (165 meters). The observation deck located here offers a magnificent view of Saratov, the Volga River and its islands, the opposite bank, and the city of Engels (Saratov is connected with it by a bridge). Sokolovaya Street.

Cosmonauts Embankment — a street that stretches for 1.5 km along the Volga to the Saratov Bridge. The embankment received its present name in 1962 — after the first cosmonaut of our planet landed near Saratov. The monument to Yuri Gagarin was erected at the beginning of the embankment more than 30 years later. The embankment descends to the Volga in 4 wide terraces. In summer, there is a rental of bicycles, rollers, and gyro scooters.

In 2017, the floating light and music fountain “Heart of the Volga” was opened here. It is located right on the water, its multicolored jets rise to a height of 40 m. The fountain is open from May to October.

The embankment offers an excellent view of the Saratov Bridge (1965) — a reinforced concrete road bridge across the Volga River connecting Saratov with the city of Engels. The length of the bridge is over 2.8 km. It is one of the symbols of Saratov.

Kirov Avenue — a pedestrian street that stretches for 1 km through the historic center of Saratov. Unofficially, the street is called “Saratov Arbat”. Along the entire length of the street there are mansions and houses built in the late 19th — early 20th centuries. The most interesting ones are the neo-Gothic building of the Saratov Conservatory (1902) and the Volga Hotel (1917) built in the Art Nouveau style. The monument to the Saratov accordion, one of the symbols of Saratov, is installed here.

The walking area starts from Kirov Square, where one of the oldest stationary circuses in Russia is located — the Nikitin Brothers Circus. The fountain near the circus is a traditional meeting place. The building of the Covered Market (1916) located here is also worth mentioning.

Pictures of Saratov

Church of the Icon of the Mother of God (1904-1906) — a very picturesque church, the main feature of which is that its multicolored domes resemble the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed standing on Red Square in Moscow. In Soviet times, the building served as a city planetarium. So it has been fairly well preserved. Volzhskaya Street, 36.

Cathedral of the Life-Giving Trinity (1689-1695) — the main Orthodox church in Saratov, a unique architectural monument for the Saratov region built in the Moscow baroque style. Moskovskaya Street, 6.

Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore — the largest museum organization in Saratov Oblast. In total, the museum has about 400 thousand exhibits: archaeological, ethnographic, paleontological, entomological collections, examples of manuscript and early printed books, objects of religious worship, poster graphics, numismatics, materials on the history of the political, economic, and cultural life of Saratov.

Among the numerous exhibits on display in 30 spacious halls, it is worth highlighting the complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur, utensils belonging to the 4th century BC, a rare saber granted by Empress Elizabeth to the clerk Panteley Selivanov. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organizes thematic exhibitions. Lermontova Street, 34.

The Radishchev Art Museum. Created in 1885, it became one of the first publicly accessible art museums in the Russian Empire. The ground floor displays medieval icons and a collection of Western European art, which is considered the third largest in Russia. These are canvases by Dutch, German, French, and Italian artists, furniture and porcelain, bronze and glass products.

On the second floor, you can see the works of Russian painters. Musical concerts and literary and art meetings are held in the Great Hall of this art museum. The library of the museum has a rich collection of manuscripts, old books. Radishchev Street, 39.

Museum of Samovars. This private museum, opened in 2015, houses the largest collection of samovars in Russia — over 700 pieces. Today, in a small room on the ground floor of a residential building, you can see samovars from all over the world and trace their evolution over several centuries. Over time, these ordinary kitchen utensils have turned into works of art and have become one of the symbols of Russia. Kutyakova Street, 34/36.

Gagarin’s Field (Gagarin’s Landing Site). This attraction of Saratov is located outside the city. On April 12, 1961, the landing vehicle of the Vostok-1 spacecraft with Yuri Gagarin on board landed near the village of Smelovka in Saratov Oblast, several kilometers south of Saratov.

According to the pre-flight plan, the landing was to take place in the steppes of Kazakhstan, but due to a failure in the braking system, Vostok-1 landed on the field of the collective farm “Lenin’s Path”. Yuri Gagarin himself considered his landing near Saratov to be symbolic. In this city the first cosmonaut of the planet attended an industrial technical school.

Today, a memorial complex has been created on this field with a 27-meter obelisk in the form of a rocket taking off. It is a smaller copy of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space located near the Museum of Cosmonautics in Moscow. Near the obelisk, there is a monument to Yury Gagarin, a descent vehicle, and 12 steles with images of the first cosmonauts, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, and Sergei Korolev. There is a small park around the complex.

Saratov Саратов
City[1]
Top upper left: Pokrovskaya Church (Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos) in Saratov, Top lower left: Saratov Administration Office, Top right: Saratov Conservatory, Middle left: Saratov Orthodox Theological Seminary, Middle right: Schmidt Mill, Bottom: A twilight view of Saratov Engels Bridge and Volga River
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: none[2]
Location of Saratov
Saratov Location of Saratov Saratov Saratov (Europe)
Coordinates: 51°32′N 46°01′E / 51.533°N 46.017°ECoordinates: 51°32′N 46°01′E / 51.533°N 46.017°E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Saratov Oblast[1]
Founded	ca. 1590[3]
City status since	1708[3]
Government
• Body	City Duma[4]
• Head[4]	Mikhail Isayev[5]
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[6]
• Total	837,900
• Estimate  (2018)[7]	844,858 (+0.8%)
• Rank	16th in 2010
Administrative status
• Subordinated to	city of oblast significance of Saratov[8][9]
• Capital of	Saratov Oblast[1], Saratovsky District[9]
Municipal status
• Urban okrug	Saratov Urban Okrug[10]
• Capital of	Saratov Urban Okrug[10], Saratovsky Municipal District[11]
Time zone	UTC+4 (MSK+1 [12])
Postal code(s)[13]	410000–410005, 410007–410010, 410012, 410015, 410017–410019, 410022, 410023, 410025, 410028–410031, 410033–410042, 410047–410056, 410059, 410060, 410062–410065, 410068, 410069, 410071, 410074, 410076, 410078, 410080, 410082, 410086, 410700, 410880, 410890, 410899, 410960–410965, 410999
Dialing code(s)	+7 8452
OKTMO ID	63701000001
Website	www.saratovmer.ru

Saratov ( sə-RAH-tof,^[14] -⁠təf;^[15][16] Russian: Сара́тов, IPA: [sɐˈratəf] (listen)) is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River upstream (north) of Volgograd. As of the 2021 Census, Saratov had a population of 901,361, making it the 17th-largest city in Russia by population. Saratov is 389 kilometres (242 mi) from Volgograd, 442 kilometres (275 mi) from Samara, and 858 kilometres (533 mi) southeast of Moscow.

The city stands near the site of Uvek, a city of the Golden Horde. Tsar Feodor I of Russia likely developed Saratov as a fortress to secure Russia’s southeastern border. Saratov developed as a shipping port along the Volga and was historically important to the Volga Germans, who settled in large numbers in the city before they were expelled after World War II.

Saratov is home to a number of cultural and educational institutions, including the Saratov Drama Theater, Saratov Conservatory, Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov State Technical University, and Saratov State University.

Etymology[edit]

The name Saratov may be derived from Sary Tau (Сары Тау), meaning «Yellow Mountain» in the Tatar language. Another version of the name origin derives it from the words Sar Atau, which means the «Boggy Island».^[17]

History[edit]

Uvek, a city of the Golden Horde, stood near the site of the modern city of Saratov from the mid-13th century until its destruction by Tamerlane in 1395. While the exact date of the foundation of modern Saratov is unknown, plausible theories date it to ca. 1590,^[3] during the reign (1584–1598) of Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich, who constructed several settlements along the Volga River in order to secure the southeastern boundary of his state. Town status was granted to it in 1708.^[3]

By the 1800s, Saratov had grown to become an important shipping port on the Volga. The Ryazan-Ural Railroad reached Saratov in 1870.^[18] In 1896, the line crossed the Volga and continued its eastward expansion. A unique train-ferry, owned by the Ryazan-Ural railroad, provided the connection across the river between the two ends of the railroad for 39 years, before the construction of a railway bridge in 1935.

During January 1915, with World War I dominating the Russian national agenda, Saratov became the destination for deportation convoys of ethnic Germans, Jews, Hungarians, Austrians and Slavs whose presence closer to the western front was perceived as a potential security risk to the state.^[19]

During World War II, Saratov was a station on the north–south Volzhskaya Rokada, a specially designated military railroad supplying troops, ammunition and supplies to Stalingrad. In 1942-1943 the city was bombed by German aircraft. The main target was the Kirov oil refinery, which was heavily bombarded, seriously damaging the installation and destroying 80% of its plant and temporarily interrupting its work. The Luftwaffe was able to destroy all the fuel stock at bases in Saratov and eliminate the oil plant in the city.^[20]

Until the end of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Soviet authorities designated Saratov a «closed city»; off-limits to all foreigners due to its military importance as the site of a vital facility manufacturing military aircraft.

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Saratov played a prominent role in the history of the Volga Germans. These Germans, who arrived in the region in response to the express invitation to populate these lands made to them by Tsarina Catherine II of Russia in 1763, had this city as the administrative center of the German community established on the left bank of the Volga River, along different agricultural colonies. Meanwhile, the Germans who settled in the lands to the right of the Volga, had the city of Samara as their administrative center. Catherine II, through her two edicts published in Germany, had promised the settlers that they would remain German, enjoying a great deal of autonomy, even if they moved to the Volga region, and they did so. There, the Germans continued with their German language, their own education, their churches, their publications, etc.^{[citation needed]}

However, after more than a century living in that region, the living conditions of the Germans began to change. Catherine II was no longer alive, and the government began to apply an aggressive Russification policy, which meant that from 1878 some groups of Volga Germans began to emigrate to the United States, Canada, Brazil and Argentina. Those who could not leave or who remained in the hope conditions would improve suffered greatly. Hostilities did not stop even after the confiscation of their assets. In 1941, Stalin ordered the deportation of all ethnic Germans.^{[citation needed]}

Today only a few reminders remain of the once prominent place for Volga Germans. The Roman Catholic St. Klemens Cathedral, which had been built by the Volga Germans on the main street of Saratov, the then called «German Street» (German: Deutsche Straße, Russian: Немецкая Улица, romanized: Nemetskaya Ulitsa), has its steeples removed and was converted into the Pioneer Cinema by order of the Soviet government (religion was prohibited).^{[citation needed]} Meanwhile, the old German Street, the pedestrian street of Saratov, was renamed Kirov Prospect in reference to the Bolshevik leader Sergei Kirov, a name that still retains.^{[citation needed]}

Administrative and municipal status[edit]

Saratov is the administrative center of the oblast^[1] and, within the framework of administrative divisions, it also serves as the administrative center of Saratovsky District,^[9] even though it is not a part of it.^[21] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately^[21] as the city of oblast significance of Saratov—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.^[8] As a municipal division, the city of oblast significance of Saratov is incorporated as Saratov Urban Okrug.^[10]

Geography[edit]

Climate[edit]

Saratov has a moderately continental climate with warm and dry summers and an abundance of sunny days. The warmest month is July with daily mean temperature near +23 °C (73 °F); the coldest is February, at −8 °C (18 °F).

Summers are hot and dry in Saratov. Daytime temperatures of +30 °C (86 °F) or higher are commonplace, up to +40.9 °C (105.6 °F) during a heat wave in 2010.

Snow and ice are dominant during the winter season. Days well above freezing and nights below −25 °C (−13 °F) both occur in the winter.

Economy and infrastructure[edit]

Saratov Oblast is highly industrialized, due in part to the richness in natural and industrial resources of the area. The oblast is also one of the more important and largest cultural and scientific centers in Russia. Saratov possesses six institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences, twenty-one research institutes, nineteen project institutes, as well as the Saratov State University, the Saratov State Socio-Economic University, the Saratov State Technical University, and many scientific and technological laboratories attached to some of the city’s large industrial enterprises.^{[citation needed]}

Transportation[edit]

Saratov is served by the Saratov Gagarin Airport (opened in 20 August 2019 replacing Saratov Tsentralny Airport). The airport serves flights to both international and domestic destinations. Saratov West is a general aviation airfield. The aerospace manufacturing industry is served by the Saratov South airport. Nearby Engels-2 (air base) is the main base for Russian strategic Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers. Motorways link Saratov directly to Volgograd, Samara, and Voronezh. The railways also play an important role. The Privolzhskaya Railway is headquartered in Saratov. The Volga itself is an important inland waterway. Buses and trolleybuses form the backbone of public transport in the city.^{[citation needed]}

Saratov has a tram network, which opened in 1908. Currently, there are two depots, while a third was closed in 2001. The rolling stock currently consists of 71-605, 71-619, 71-608 and a number of refurbished Tatra T3, renamed to MTTE and MTTCh.^[24]

A trolleybus network is also present in the city. On July 2, 2021, an intercity route over the Volga was opened, linking to the trolleybus network of Engels.^[25]

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  Trolza-5275 low-entry trolleybus

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  KTM-19 trams

City budget[edit]

Information about revenues and expenditures of the city budget for the period 2007–2017.^[26]

Indicators	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Revenues, billion rubles	6.38	9.59	10.45	10.65	12.15	12.77	12.00	12.07	11.06	14.91	14.84
Expenditures, billion rubles	6.15	9.39	11.17	11.23	12.99	13.29	13.02	12.75	11.77	15.31	15.40
Balance, billion rubles	0.23	0.20	−0.72	−0.58	−0.84	−0.52	−1.02	−0.68	−0.71	−0.40	−0.57

Education[edit]

Saratov is host to a number of colleges and universities. These include the Saratov State University (1909), Saratov State Technical University, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov State Academy of Law and Saratov State Agrarian University. In 2014 a newly renovated campus for the Saratov Regional College of Art was opened.

Culture[edit]

One of the city’s most prominent landmarks is the 19th century neo-Gothic Conservatory. When it was built in 1912, the Conservatory was Russia’s third such institution (after Moscow and St. Petersburg). At the time, Saratov, with a population of 240,000, was the third-largest city in Russia. The main building of the conservatory had been built in 1902 by architect Alexander Yulyevich Yagn, and originally it housed a music school. Before the opening of the conservatory in 1912, the building was reconstructed by the architect Semyon Akimovich Kallistratov. When Saratov Conservatory opened in September 1912, it immediately had 1,000 students ready to begin their studies.

The Saratov Drama Theater was founded in 1802, making it one of Russia’s oldest. It is ranked as one of Russia’s National Theaters. In Soviet times, the theater was renamed in honor of Karl Marx, but now carries the name of Ivan Slonov (1882–1945), an actor, theatrical director and educator, born in the city. The full name in Russian is The I. A. Slonov Saratov State Academic Theater (Саратовский государственный академический театр драмы имени И. А. Слонова).

Saratov is noted for several art museums, including the Radishchev Art Museum, named for Alexander Radishchev, Fedin Art Museum, named after Russian novelist Konstantin Fedin, Saratov Local History Museum, Chernyshevsky Estate Museum, named for Nikolay Chernyshevsky, and some others. The Radishchev Art Museum contains more than 20,000 exhibits, including ancient Russian icons, works by Camille Corot, Auguste Rodin, as well as works by some of the finest Russian painters (e.g. Ivan Kramskoy, Vasily Polenov, Ilya Repin, Ivan Shishkin, Aleksandra Ekster, Pavel Kuznetsov, Aristarkh Lentulov, Robert Falk, Pyotr Konchalovsky, Martiros Saryan, Fyodor Rokotov).

Demographics[edit]

More than 90% of the city’s population are ethnic Russians. Among the remainder are Tatars, Ukrainians, Armenians, Kazakhs and others.

Sports[edit]

Several sports clubs are active in the city:

Club	Sport	Founded	Current League	League Rank	Stadium
Kristall Saratov	Ice Hockey	1955	Higher Hockey League	2nd	Kristall Sports Palace
Sokol Saratov	Football	1930	Russian Football National League	2nd	Lokomotiv Stadium
Avtodor Saratov	Basketball	1960	VTB United League	1st	Kristall Sports Palace
Universal Saratov[27]	Bandy	1953	Bandy Supreme League	2nd	Dynamo Stadium[28]
Proton Saratov	Volleyball	1988	Volleyball Superleague	1st

Twin towns – sister cities[edit]

Saratov is twinned with:^[29]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

Sources[edit]

• Саратовская областная Дума. Закон №46-ЗСО от 2 июня 2005 г. «Устав (Основной Закон) Саратовской области», в ред. Закона №54-ЗСО от 28 апреля 2015 г. «О внесении изменений в Устав (Основной Закон) Саратовской области». Вступил в силу после официального опубликования. Опубликован: «Неделя области», Спецвыпуск, №38 (156), 4 июня 2005 г. (Saratov Oblast Duma. Law #46-ZSO of June 2, 2005 Charter (Basic Law) of Saratov Oblast, as amended by the Law #54-ZSO of April 28, 2015 On Amending the Charter (Basic Law) of Saratov Oblast. Effective as of after the official publication.).
• Саратовская городская Дума. Решение №67-649 от 18 декабря 2005 г. «Об Уставе муниципального образования «город Саратов»», в ред. Решения №48-544 от 30 июля 2015 г. «О внесении изменений в Устав муниципального образования «город Саратов»». Вступил в силу 1 января 2006 г. (за исключением отдельных положений). Опубликован: «Саратовская панорама», Спецвыпуск, №14 (44), 20 декабря 2005 г. (Saratov City Duma. Decision #67-649 of December 18, 2005 On the Charter of the Municipal Formation of the «City of Saratov», as amended by the Decision #48-544 of July 30, 2015 On Amending the On the Charter of the Municipal Formation of the «City of Saratov». Effective as of January 1, 2006 (with the exception of certain clauses).).
• Саратовская областная Дума. Закон №21-ЗСО от 3 апреля 2000 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Саратовской области», в ред. Закона №15-ЗСО от 4 февраля 2014 г. «О внесении изменений в Закон Саратовской области «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Саратовской области»». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: «Саратовские вести по понедельникам», №12 (12), 10 апреля 2000 г. (Saratov Oblast Duma. Law #21-ZSO of April 3, 2000 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Saratov Oblast, as amended by the Law #15-ZSO of February 4, 2014 On Amending the Law of Saratov Oblast «On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Saratov Oblast». Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
• Саратовская областная Дума. Закон №79-ЗСО от 23 декабря 2004 г «О городских округах». Вступил в силу с 1 января 2005 г. Опубликован: «Саратов — столица Поволжья», №264 (1215), 24 декабря 2004 г. (Saratov Oblast Duma. Law #79-ZSO of December 23, 2004 On the Urban Okrugs. Effective as of January 1, 2005.).
• Саратовская областная Дума. Закон №78-ЗСО от 23 декабря 2004 г «О муниципальных районах». Вступил в силу с 1 января 2005 г. Опубликован: «Саратов — столица Поволжья», №267–268 (1218–1219), 29 декабря 2004 г. (Saratov Oblast Duma. Law #78-ZSO of December 23, 2004 On the Municipal Districts. Effective as of January 1, 2005.).

External links[edit]

• Official website of Saratov (in Russian)
• «Saratov (town)» . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 24 (11th ed.). 1911. pp. 206–207.
• The Saratov Room (local news, events and places)
• Saratov.Ru
• Old photos of Saratov
• Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore
• Radischev Art Gallery
• Catalog of the Radishchev Gallery
• Cultural guide to Saratov
• Google Earth view of Saratov

The city was founded in 1590 in the form of a fortress to protect Russia from raids from the south. Later it became a transit point for caravans with salt and fish, and since the 19th century it has become a major center for the grain trade. In past centuries, wealthy merchants built many beautiful buildings, which have now become local landmarks. The Soviet period added new interesting objects associated primarily with the memory of the Second World War. Saratov became a “city of labor valor”. Today, the historical center and cultural sites have been restored and put in order for the most part. New places and leisure activities were added to them. About the best sights of Saratov and the surrounding area will tell this review.

Embankment of Cosmonauts

Talk about the Saratov embankment began in the 19th century, but for the first time it was built only in the 1950s, using typical slabs and reinforced concrete. The embankment with a length of 1.5 km borders on the square on which the monument to cosmonaut Yu.A.Gagarin is erected. In 2021, the city authorities completed a large-scale reconstruction and added some decorative elements. A new canvas of asphalt with a dedicated bike path was laid, curbs and a small musical fountain were installed, which in the evening, in addition, glows. The height of the jet reaches 40 meters. The infrastructure of the embankment is plastic café-bars, bio-toilets and rare benches. In the park there are cultural objects: a rotunda and a couple of sculptural compositions on the theme of love. There is a rental in which you can rent rollers, bicycles, scooters and other sports equipment. From the embankment there is a wonderful view of the Volga and the bridge, under which ships sometimes sail. A refreshing trip on a pleasure boat is relatively inexpensive, is considered one of the mandatory entertainment for tourists who want to see the summer Volga flavor. Citizens come here to breathe the fresh river breeze and enjoy the panorama of the mighty river. They say that the embankment in Engels is made more interesting: with a beautiful wrought iron fence, comfortable benches, and flowers, decorative bushes and trees of different species grow on the alley. Walking there is a pleasure, so it makes sense to visit the embankment in Engels, if the opportunity presents itself.

Saratov Bridge

Built in 1965, the Saratov bridge has a length of 3.5 km and connects the city with Engels. It offers stunning views of the Volga and coastlines. Approximately in the middle of the river is an island on which the city beach called “Golden Sands” is arranged. Such a solution is rarely found anywhere in our country. The descent from the bridge to the island is arranged on both sides. The beach, of course, requires landscaping and investment: it is dirty around, the old café is famous for its crazy price tag, and the only toilet is like a decoration for a horror movie. However, the water in the Volga is clean and warm, in season you can swim and sunbathe enough. After installing bright lighting along the entire length of the bridge, this Monument of the Soviet era began to look especially beautiful at night. All postcards of Saratov depict the bridge as an unconditional symbol of the city.

Reference: in the city there are a large number of cafes and restaurants. Local specialties are inextricably linked with the river: boiled crayfish, cake “Volga”, dried and fried fish. Saratov kalach and the variety of local bread are also attributed to the gastronomic attractions of this region.

Museum-estate of Chernyshevsky

Revolutionary democrat, Master of Russian Literature N.G. Chernyshevsky with his publications and articles successfully shattered the foundations of the state, trying to cause universal hatred of the tsarist power. Marx and Engels called him “the head of the revolutionary party.” The most famous work called “What to do” the revolutionary wrote already in the cell of the Peter and Paul Fortress. Gendarmes called Chernyshevsky “enemy of the Russian Empire number one.” It is not surprising that the writer spent more than 20 years in hard labor and in exile. The museum named after him is located in the city center on the embankment, being arranged in a colorful small mansion with a mezzanine, built in the 19th century. Exhibits of that time have been preserved: furniture, books and things that once belonged to Nikolai Gavrilovich and his wife. In the reviews, tourists write about the special school atmosphere, which was arranged by the rude museum staff to give the excursion the spirit of Chernyshevsky’s life. “They lead around the rooms like criminals under escort” – this is how students of the Faculty of Philosophy described a visit to the house with a mezzanine.

Address: Chernyshevskogo str., 142

Museum of Local Lore

The object is located in an old building of the 20s of the 19th century, built as a pompous residence by a rich merchant Ustinov, who traded in wine and salt. The exposition of the Saratov Museum of Local History amazes with its size: 33 halls on two floors. Here are collected collections of finds, artifacts and unique things found during excavations or transferred to the museum. The review begins with the first people of the Paleolithic, and ends with the original training aircraft of the Yak-18 brand, on which Yu.A. Gagarin learned to fly. Of great interest is the hall of antiquities of the times of the Golden Horde. Also a separate topic is P.A. Stolypin, the famous reformer and statesman, who became famous already being in the post of Saratov governor. Other interesting collections: stuffed animals and nature, Christmas tree toys and astronautics. Children also like stands about steam locomotives, weapons and the life of ancient people. Of the unusual, it is worth noting: the cabin of a real trolleybus, crystal products of local manufacturers and a funny stand with the work of the singer Valeria. Such famous people as actors O.Tabakov and O.Yankovsky, aircraft designer O.Antonov and composer A.Shnidke donated their personal belongings here. In other words, you will not be bored here, considering such a variety of materials.

Address: Lermontov str., 34

Iskander12 writes a review: “a beautiful developing museum, we lead children twice a year and do not get bored. It is interesting to study the history of Saratov on maps and chronicles, household details and costumes. The staff are polite, smiling, there is some elusive provincial charm inside. There are, of course, disadvantages: old stands, creaky floors, and most importantly – this is a terrible and smelly toilet that has not been repaired since Soviet times. “

Church Quench My Sorrows

Initially, this miniature building was conceived in the form of a chapel, and later as a house church of the archbishop of the Saratov diocese. Work on the construction lasted from 1903 to 1906 with the blessing of the Hieromartyr Hermogenes, who, according to legend, ordered the temple icon “Quench my sorrows” on Mount Athos. In Soviet times, the church was looted, crosses were removed, and a planetarium was built inside. In 1990, the temple was returned to believers. Later, a large-scale restoration was carried out, after which this beautiful church became the unconditional architectural dominant of the district. Multi-colored domes arranged around the tent, in miniature repeat the tops of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Inside, although cramped due to the small size of the building, but there are several antique icons of the 17th century. The temple is active, a choir of seminarians sings at the service. Nearby is the city park “Lipki” and the old building of the conservatory.

Address: Volzhskaya str., 36

Holy Trinity Cathedral

The construction of the temple in the style of “Moscow Baroque” dates back to 1647. The hipped bell tower is made in the style of “Yaroslavl candle”. This is the oldest building in the city of the surviving. In 1919, the revolutionary authorities shot the abbot, in the 30s they closed the temple, but in 1942 they reopened. Inside there are beautiful interiors: the walls are decorated with frescoes, a considerable number of antique icons have been preserved. The spiritual atmosphere, the beauty of divine services, the prayerfulness of the place is preserved by the priest and believers. The main shrine is the miraculous image of the Savior not made by hands. The temple is two-level, accommodates the aisles: the upper Trinity and the lower Assumption. To the left of the Trinity Cathedral is a beautiful square with a rose garden and a pond in which goldfish swim. A bridge is thrown across the pond, a comfortable children’s playground is arranged nearby. At the temple there is a Sunday school, a shop with fresh pastries and a free toilet.

Address: Moskovskaya str., 6

Kirov Avenue

In 1983, Kirov Avenue became the main pedestrian street of Saratov, having a length of about 1 km. Once the Volga Germans settled here, later – captured French. Partially preserved buildings of the 19th century, diluted with buildings of the Soviet era in the style of “New Life”. Today, on the first floors of these houses there are numerous souvenir shops, clubs, cafes and shops. Noteworthy is the building of the former hotel “Astoria”, erected in the European style of the 19th century with figures of knights on the roof. Sidewalks of tiles and lanterns for antique add color to the whole street. Sculptures were erected: to an unknown lover and a Saratov harmonica. The avenue begins with the ensemble of the central market in the style of “Modern”, built in 1914-1916. The pedestrian zone ends at the building of the Saratov Conservatory named after L.V. Sobinov, where a monument to N.G. Chernyshevsky rises in the square.

Art Museum named after A. N. Radishchev

The museum was founded in 1885 and became the first public collection of painting and sculpture in the Russian Empire. It is located in a pre-revolutionary building with a beautiful wrought iron staircase. It was founded by the artist A.P. Bogolyubov – the grandson of the writer and statesman A.N. Radishchev. Mr. Bogolyubov donated many paintings here and named the collection in honor of his grandfather. The paintings of the great masters are presented: Aivazovsky, Repin, Rokotov, Petrov-Vodkin, Somov, Levitan, Savrasov, Polenov, Vereshchagin and others, all and not to list. A separate hall is allocated for antique icons and church utensils. The exhibition is complemented by ancient sculptures and a collection of porcelain. This is a very stylish and atmospheric place where guests of the museum meet with beautiful creations of painting and art. Temporary traveling exhibitions also often come here, the presence of which can be found on the museum’s website. When visiting, it is recommended to use the audio guide or book a tour.

Address: Pervomayskaya str., 75

Pavel and Nadezhda write a review: “we got a great aesthetic pleasure by visiting this collection. I really liked the landscapes of French, Russian and Italian masters. I remember the paintings of Bogolyubov, Grabar, Vinogradov. We were on a weekday when children under 18 years old are free of charge. The impression was spoiled only by the rudeness of the staff in the wardrobe. There were two of them: both pounked on the French guest. It’s a shameful sight.”

House-Museum of P. Kuznetsov

The three-storey house-museum of the artist P.V. Kuznetsov (1878-1968) was built in the provincial urban style and is used as a branch of the museum of A.N. Radishchev. Temporary exhibitions are often placed here: fairy-tale horses, Volgograd artists, paper Christmas and others. This place is popular with young people and connoisseurs of contemporary art. The permanent exhibition presents the life of an artist who lived very ascetic: easels, brushes, kiots, chests, paints and the smell of wood. The authentic atmosphere of that time is preserved. Museum staff will talk about the life and work of Pavel Kuznetsov. The memorial house-museum was built on the edge of the Glebuchev ravine, not far from the river station and the Saratov bridge.

Address: Oktyabrskaya str., 56

L.V.Sobinov Conservatory

In 1902, the most beautiful building in Saratov was built. The main motive is the imitation of the Gothic castles of medieval Europe. Stylized hipped towers and stucco, chimeras and unusual decorations – all this immediately attracts attention. However, the general appearance of the ensemble is sustained without merchant “overkill” when choosing the details of the design, the building looks both fabulous and restrained. Probably because the Germans built. Today, the enlightened part of the townspeople considers the conservatory a symbol of the city, in defiance of the Soviet period with a bridge structure. People come here to listen to the organ, ensembles of songs and dances, combined choirs or piano music of the world’s best composers, such as Beethoven, Bach, Schumann, Piazzolla and others. Experts note the “delightful” acoustics inside the building. Opposite is a square with a fountain and benches, also nearby are a park and a stadium.

Address: Kirov Avenue, 1

National Village of peoples of Saratov region

In Victory Park in 2003 opened the first in Russia village of national peoples inhabiting the Saratov region. It was conceived in such a way that tourists could enter each house, as in a museum. Inspect everyday life, clothes, interior, learn about cultural values and try national dishes. Today, most of the ensemble has already been built: a Ukrainian farm, a German house, a Bashkir yurt, a Kazakh aul, a Mordovian estate, a Russian house with a bath, etc. I must say that this is a very colorful remake, as close as possible to ancient samples. Azerbaijanis built a “Maiden Tower” with a height of 16 meters near their house, from which fascinating views open. Koreans have built a pagoda and a “garden of stones”, Uzbeks cook pilaf in the teahouse “Sogdiana”, and Belarusians treat with moonshine and pancakes in their hut. Some residents of Saratov donate here things of ancestors that add authenticity, convey an atmosphere of genuineness. However, instead of the expected commercial success and unity of cultures, the village suffered a sad fate. The thing is that to the nearest stop on foot to go 1.5 km. Tourists do not reach the village, and few people know about this attraction. As a result, most houses and cafes are open only for big holidays. Reviews of people leave the impression of doom: “I liked this place. It would be good if the houses were open, and then only through the fence looked at the facades. ” Another review: “a flawed place. No knowledge, no ingestion. Why did they build if everything is closed?”

Address: 60th anniversary of Victory str.

Falcon Mountain

On the top of Sokolova Mountain in 1982, the monument “Cranes Are Flying” was opened, dedicated to the victory in the Second World War. There is also an observation deck, which offers a wonderful panorama of the Volga and the city – the best place for photo shoots. In the old days, the robber Sokolov, later the detachment of Emelyan Pugachev, raged on this mountain. The neighboring village until 1961 was called “Razboyshchina”, after which it was renamed “Sokolovy”. Another version is that falcons were bred on the mountain for hunting, but this is unlikely. Today there is a Victory Park with an eternal flame, a fountain of memory, a stele with the names of the dead, an exposition of military equipment, flower beds and paths. Tourists can see the rare train, commanded by Pavel Tabakov – the father of the famous actor and director Oleg Tabakov. In the center on the Friendship Square there is a new church, a monument to the liberators of Berlin and various thematic compositions. In Victory Park there are two large museums of military and labor glory. From one you can go to another, because. buildings are interconnected. The exposition contains products of local factories of the pre-revolutionary and Soviet period, memorabilia and artifacts. The pride of the collection is the only surviving copy of the Yak-1b aircraft, transferred to the front by one patriot-collective farmer. Also interesting: colorful American military car “Willis”, appeals and letters to Stalin, tractor “Dwarf” designed by Yakov Mamin and much more. Here you can spend hours looking at the stands and compositions.

Max Kovalev writes a review: “beautiful views of the city from the top of Sokolova Mountain. We discovered the museum of military and labor glory, remained impressed. In two large halls mixed Soviet and German exhibits: uniforms, stripes, weapons. Even in Saratov, there was once a developed industry: refrigerators, composters and even television equipment. There’s a thing to remember! Tanks, missiles, planes in Victory Park are no less beautiful. But the “National Village” turned into a sense of shame after inspection. “

Museum of Samovars

Arriving in an unfamiliar city, I want to get acquainted with something original, with the local exotic. In Saratov, such a place can be considered a private museum of samovars, which is not as easy to get to as we would like. You need to agree on a visit in advance, besides, it is important that a whole group of guests gather on this day. The exposition, which is located in several halls, presents more than 700 samovars of the 19-20 centuries. The smallest has a volume of 50 grams, which can be boiled with two matches. Of the unusual: samovar-steamer, heated, and there is a cooling function. Some specimens are real works of art. All presented products have ever been used for their intended purpose. The tour will tell interesting information and legends, as well as the history of the evolution of samovars in Russia. The final chord of visiting the exposition is a tasting – this part is most liked by children. The museum is very young: it opened in 2015. The owner of the collection, S.M. Gloizman is an oilman from Lukoil, a long-time collector and lover of samovars.

Address: Kutyakova str., 34/36

Saratov Limonarium

A visit to Limonarium in the stone jungle of Saratov is also an adventure from the category of exoticism. The object is not a very large greenhouse, where citrus fruits and various fruits are grown: tangerines, bananas, lemons, etc. The aroma inside is stunning, especially effectively perceived in contrast in winter. The tour lasts 10-15 minutes, so you can not order it at all. But here you can buy seedlings and grow at home, for example, lemon or tangerine. In addition to rare flora, representatives of the fauna live here: an iguana, a couple of rabbits and a fat cat. It is good to come to this place with children. Limonarium is located in the industrial zone in the middle of garages, before visiting you need to call and negotiate.

Address: Volga district, the territory of Sokolova Mountain

Museum-estate of Borisov-Musatov

The estate is located in the city center, consists of a wooden wing and a two-story building, lined with facing bricks. The memorial house with the exhibition today is part of the museum named after A.N. Radishchev. The exposition consists of only three halls. Two of them exhibit mobile temporary exhibitions, and the third is arranged in the former studio of the artist V.E. Borisov-Musatov. There are exhibits – personal belongings, household items and paintings of the artist. On the tour you can learn about the life and work of the master, the vicissitudes of his tragic fate. It is necessary to visit this chamber museum in the summer, since for the winter the paintings of Viktor Elpidiforovich are transferred to the building of the Museum named after A.N. Radishchev for the sake of preservation. The exposition of the memorial hall is small and nondescript in appearance – this should be taken into account before visiting, so as not to regret the time spent and not to be deceived in expectations.

Address: Volskaya str., 33

Paisiy Maltsev Manor

In the city of Balakovo recently restored the estate of the early 20th century, the interiors and stucco of which can envy the royal palace. The builder of the house, Paisiy Maltsev, was the local “bread king”, a rich merchant of the first guild. Famous specialists worked on the architecture of the project – F.I. Shuster and O.F. Schechtel. The house surprises with an advanced heating system and a developed network of underground passages. From the furniture, a large old mirror has been preserved, in front of which it is customary to make a wish that will come true – such a belief has developed among the simple-minded Balakovo residents. Also preserved: stucco, wrought iron porch, griffins and drainpipes. Furniture and parquet are restored, as well as a patio with a garden and a fountain. This estate is the only valuable architectural monument of the city of Balakovo and a mandatory item in the program of stops of wedding motorcades. In Soviet times, the Palace of Pioneers was located here.

Address: Balakovo, Kommunisticheskaya str., 75

Reference: water activities and beach holidays are popular with lovers of active leisure. Main services: yacht rental, sappboarding and makeboarding. For citizens and tourists in the summer organize trips to the islands, where you can have a picnic, swim and sunbathe.

Waterfall “Chardym Stones”

100 km from Saratov is a real waterfall on the river Chardym. In the area of the village of Mikhailovka, where two rivers merge together, there is a bottleneck with a large height difference. The water with a roar plunges down, foaming with splashes on large stones. The noise is such that almost no one can hear each other. Upstairs and in the surrounding area there are comfortable picnic meadows. Fans of spectacular photos make good photo shoots in this place. In a large pond there is a river fish, which local fishermen like to catch. On the pond from the side of the village there is a small sandy beach with a bridge for diving, where you can swim and sunbathe. The best time to visit the waterfalls is spring or the end of the torrential rainy season, when the rivers are most full-flowing.

Address: Novoburas district, Mikhailovka village

Waterfalls on Irgiz

Between Balakovo and Pugachev there are waterfalls on the Irgiz River. A beautiful cascade of hydraulic structures was built in this place. The best time to visit is when the dam discharges water. The muddy bottom and strong current make bathing unsafe, as it is easy to slip and break something. Despite this, every summer the waterfalls are clogged with both vacationers with tents and residents of the surrounding cities. A considerable number of families with children come, who like to sunbathe and refresh themself here on weekends. The shore is littered with garbage and scraps of sloppy Saratov residents. In the neighboring village, a grocery store that accepts cards for payment is thriving.

Address: Bykovo-Otrogsky district, Perekopnaya Luka village

In Saratov, there are many other interesting objects that are worth visiting. For example, Lipki Park, where it is pleasant to walk along shady alleys and see the tram car, which is more than 80 years old. Of the cultural institutions are popular: the Theater of the Young Spectator (TYUZ) and the Opera and Ballet Theater. Fans of space themes will certainly be interested in the place near Saratov, where Yu.A. Gagarin landed after the first flight into space. Now construction work is underway there, and by 2023 the grand opening of the Park “Conquerors of Outer Space” is expected.

Attractions Saratov on map

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The population of Saratov is more than 800 000. – Население Саратова составляет более 800 000 человек.

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It is a principal economic, cultural and educational center of the Volga region. – Это ведущий экономический , культурный, и образовательный центр Поволжья

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In the 18th century Saratov was the 3rd largest city after Moscow and Petersburg.

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Saratov combines the architecture of an old merchant town and modern city. – Саратов сочетает архитектуру старого торгового города и современного города.

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Saratov is a motherland of many famous Russian figures. – Саратов – родина многих известных российских деятелей.

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Nikolay Chernyshevskiy was born in Saratov. Saratov is a birthplace of actors Evgeniy Mironov and Oleg Tabakov and. – Николай Чернышевский родился в Саратове. Саратов является родиной актеров Евгения Миронова и Олега Табакова.

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Диалоги о Саратове на английском языке

– Is Saratov an ancient city? – Саратов старинный город?
– Yes, it is. It was founded in 1590. Stately homes, bank buildings, retail and apartment houses – all that is a part of Saratov’s history. – Да. Он был основан в 1590 году. Усадьбы, банковские здания, торговые и жилые дома – все это часть истории Саратова.
– I think, Saratov is a beautiful city. – Я думаю, Саратов красивый город.
– You are right. It was a merchant city and still has the charm of those times. – Вы правы. Он был торговым городом и до сих пор имеет очарование тех времен.
– What are main tourists destinations in Saratov? – Каковы главные достопримечательности в Саратове?
– There are a lot of them. I think, you should start from the Spacemen Embankment. It has a splendid view of the Volga. Or walk along Kirov Avenue in the very center. Then have a rest in picturesque Lipki park. – Их очень много. Я думаю, вы должны начать с Набережной космонавтов. Тут открывается великолепный вид на Волгу. Или прогуляйтесь по проспекту Кирова в самом центре. Затем отдохните в живописном парке Липки.

I live in Saratov. It is a big city on Volga river with a population of about 845 thousand. It is the administrative center of Saratov Oblast.

Actually the population has decreased by 66 thousand since 1991, and I wouldn’t call our city a prosperous one.

Saratov is an old city. It was founded in 1590. Thanks to its favorable geographical location, it has always been a center of trade. In 19 th century it was the leading region of flour production.

During the Soviet period Saratov was so called “closed city” with well-developed military industry. Foreigners couldn’t visit it.

Over the past few decades several big industrial plants (including aviation plant) had been closed. Of course the city still has industry, but economic situation is difficult.

The quality of roads is poor. Streets are narrow. There are not enough parking spaces in the city. There are traffic jams every day. Housing and utilities infrastructure is not in good condition.

Of course there are also a lot of praiseworthy things here. Our city is a cultural center. One can visit museums and theaters. There are many beautiful historic buildings such as Saratov conservatory.

Several fountains have lovely night illumination. There are good places for a family weekend such as Lukomorie Park.

So I have mixed feelings about my city. There are many problems here. But I guess I would miss Saratov if I ever leave.

Я живу в Саратове. Это большой город на Волге с населением около 845 тысяч человек. Город является административным центром Саратовской области.

На самом деле с 1991 года население сократилось на 66 тысяч, и я бы не назвал наш город процветающим.

Саратов — старый город. Он основан в 1590 году. Благодаря своему выгодному географическому расположению, он всегда являлся центром торговли. В 19 веке регион был лидером по производству муки.

В советский период Саратов был так называемым «закрытым городом» с хорошо развитой военной промышленностью. Иностранцы не могли его посещать.

За последние несколько десятилетий прекратили работу несколько крупных промышленных предприятий (включая авиационный завод). Конечно, в городе еще осталась промышленность, но экономическая ситуация сложная.

Качество дорог плохое. Улицы узкие. В городе не хватает парковочных мест. Каждый день пробки. Жилищно-коммунальная инфраструктура не в лучшем состоянии.

Конечно, о городе можно сказать и много хорошего. Наш город является культурным центром. В нем можно посетить музеи и театры. Есть много красивых исторических зданий, таких как Саратовская консерватория.

Несколько фонтанов имеют прекрасную ночную подсветку. Есть хорошие места для семейного отдыха, такие как парк Лукоморье.

Поэтому я испытываю смешанные чувства к своему городу. Здесь много проблем. Но я думаю, что буду скучать по Саратову, если когда-нибудь уеду.

Разговорная тема (топик) о Саратове поможет учащимся и педагогам Саратова и области подготовиться к переводному экзамену и ГИА по теме, связанной с достопримечательностями и историей родного города.

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I want to tell you about my native city called Saratov. It has an exciting history which goes back to 1590.It was founded as a fortress by Catherine the Great. Our city was visited by a lot of famous people including Pushkin and even Peter the First, the Great Russian Tsar.

Nowadays Saratov is a big, industrial city with the population of about one million people. There are many outstanding monuments and interesting places in Saratov, such as Theatre Square, Sobinov Conservatory, Troitsky Cathedral, the Cosmonaut Embankment, City Park, Lipky Park and others. Radishchev Museum is rightly called “The Hermitage of Volga region” due to the magnificent collection of Russian and European masterpieces of fine art.

Among Saratov sights and attractions one should mark out the memorial complex «Victory Park» on Sokolovaya Mountain, which includes the Museum of military equipment in the open air and the» Cranes» Monument. The memorial commemorates Saratov soldiers who perished during the II World War .

Saratov is also a center of opera and drama. They even speak of Saratov drama school. Besides, it is the city of students, with a great variety of higher institutions including the State University, the Medical University and many others.

It is interesting to know that the first cosmonaut Y. Gagarin landed on the Saratov Region territory, near the village of Smelovka.

If you ask me, I enjoy wandering along Kirova Avenue or numerous side streets admiring various picturesque historical buildings.

I am proud of my city and believe that Saratov will become one of the most highly developed cities in Europe in the next ten years.

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Saratov my Native Town

The Cosmonauts Quay The total length of the quay is about 1.5 kilometers. Originally the site was occupied with buildings and constructions associated with trading life of the town — port terminals, warehouses, shops. Above them there was Millionnaya Street . In 1950-s construction of the quay began and the Cosmonauts Quay replaced Millionnaya Street.

Saratov Regional Museum of Local Lore, History and Economy In 1780-s one of the richest Saratov merchants M. Ustinov built two detached houses. In 1810-s they were reconstructed and architecturally designed as one building. It was designed by St. Petersburg architect I. Kolodin who had assisted the famous architect A. Voronikhin in constructing Kazansky Cathedral in St. Petersburg. In 1829 the building was sold for the needs of the theological seminary. Since 1930 the regional museum of local lore, history and economy has been located in the building.

The Gates of Krestovozdvizhensky Convent There was Krestovozdvizhensky Convent built in the middle of the 18th century in the place of the present Slovakia Hotel and the adjoining square. Only the gates of its Nickolsly Temple (1899-1903) have survived to the present day.

Conservatoire of Music named after L. Sobinov In 1900-1902 a building for musical classes was built from a design by the architect A. Yagn. In 1912 it was reconstructed by the architect S. Kallistratov in pseudo Gothic style for the conservatoire. Saratov conservatoire was opened in 1913. It was the first Russian provincial conservatoire of music (after Moscow and St. Petersburg).

Saratov State Art Museum named after A. Radishchev It is the first public art museum in Russia. The building was designed by St. Petersburg architect I.Shtrom. The museum was opened to public in 1885. It contains one of the largest art collections in Russia. The museum was founded by the professor of painting A. Bogolyubov, Radishchev’s grandson. A. Bogolyubov granted the collection of Russian and West-European art works to the city.

Pokrovskaya Church The church designed by the architect A. Salko was erected in 1880-s. During the Soviet era it was occupied by the dormitory of the Economic Institute, later there were Saratov artists’ workshops there. In early 1990-s the church was returned to Saratov Eparchy.

Thanks for being patient and attentive Welcome to Saratov

Краткое описание документа:

Презентация по английскому языку на тему «Саратов — мой родной город».

При изучении темы «Достопримечательности Лондона» , «Крупнейшие города Великобритании и их достопримечательности», обучающиеся также должны знать и уметь рассказывать об истории и достопримечательностях Москвы, главных городов России, а также своем родном городе.

развивающие – развитие навыков общения.

Цели:

— развитие навыков самостоятельной работы;

— Развитие монологической речи;

— развитие логики речи.

Оборудование урока:

— карта с изображением Саратовской области;

— стенд с изображением достопримечательностей города;

— новые слова и словосочетания;

Раздаточный материал:

— карты с изображением Саратова и Саратовской области;

— тексты для чтения;

— звездочки для подсчитывания баллов, набранных командами.

1. Ход урока. Организационный момент.

Teacher: Today we’ll speak about our home town – Saratov. It is our best city, because we live here. Saratov is a big industrial, cultural and educational centre. Saratov is one of the oldest towns in the Volga Region. Saratov is the capital of the Volga region.

But first of all I want to know what do you know about our native town?

Вопросы к учащимся:

— What does the coat of arms of Saratov present?

— Where is Saratov situated?

— What places of interest do you know?

— What are you favourite places in Saratov?

Учитель: Now imagine that you are at the lesson of geography in one of English school. I want you to know more interesting facts in history, geography, population of our town. And I want to begin with the geographical position of our town. Who wants to tell me about the geographical position of Saratov?

Ученик рассказывает о географическом положении Саратова:The total area of Saratov is about 100 square kilometers. Saratov region is situated in the European part of our country. It is situated on Volga River. Saratov is our native town. Saratov is the capital of the Volga region. It is situated in 858 kilometers from Moscow, on the right shore of the Volga River. Saratov is situated in the hollow and is surrounded by not very high hills: Altynaya, Bald hill and Sokolovaya hill. Due to its advantageous geographical position Saratov became one of the main trade ways for many towns of our country.

Учитель:

Now what do you know about the population of Saratov?

Ученик рассказывает о населении Саратова.

The population of Saratov is about 858 thousand people. There live a lot of nationalities. The basis nationality is Russian. Saratov is an international city. There also live such nationalities as Ukrainian, Uzbek, Tatar, Mordovian, Kazakh, German, Armenian, Azerbaijanian, and Byelorussian.

Учитель:

All right! And who wants to tell me about the cultural life of our town?

Ученица рассказывает о культурной жизни и достопримечательностях Саратова.

Saratov is a cultural centre. There are many theatres, museums, institutes, libraries and cinemas, a very good Circus by brothers Nikitines. The Radischev Art Gallery, which became the first museum in Russia. There are a great collection of painting and sculptures there. There are 4 theatres: the Drama Theatre, the Opera and Ballet House, the Theatre for young Spectators and Puppet Show for children. Saratov is the “town of students. Students from different towns and countries study here. There are about 16 institutes, the oldest is Saratov State University (1909),the Technical University, the Academy of Law, the Academy of Economics, the Agricultural University, the Medical University , the Conservatory was formed by Sobinov L.V. in 1912. It is one of the symbols of our city.

Учитель вводит слова и словосочетания урока и закрепляет знание слов, составляя предложения по теме.

4. Работа с наглядностью.

Затем учитель показывает фотографии с видами и достопримечательностями Саратова на стенде и учащиеся говорят, что изображено на них.

5. Работа с новым текстом.

Учитель:

Would you like to know more about Saratov? Let’s read and translate the text.

My native town is Saratov.

Уч – ся читают и переводят текст.

6. Самостоятельная работа в классе.

1. Now I want to divide you into 2 groups. You task is to ask as many questions as you can.

Команды задают друг другу вопросы по тексту, за каждый правильный ответ дается звездочка. Побеждает команда, набравшая большее количество звездочек.

7. Решение кроссворда.

Good for you! Thank you! And now let’s guess the crossword about Saratov!

The Crossword.

1. The basis nationality of Saratov.

2. The famous Art Gallery, which became the first museum in Russia.

3. The origin of the name “Saratov”.

4. One of the most famous theatres in Saratov.

5. What is Saratov for the Volga region?

6. One of the cultural symbols of Saratov.

7. The main river on which Saratov stands..

Итог урока:

А) подведение итогов урока: все цели и задачи урока выполнены.

Б) выставление оценок:

Teacher: You marks are excellent.

1. You know the new words.

2. You can ask questions.

3. You can tell about Saratov

Домашнее задание:

Учитель заканчивает урок и благодарит всех за участие.

Thank you for you good work at the lesson. Now I am sure you know everything about our native town. Our lesson is over. Good – bye.

План — конспект урока по английскому языку по теме: «Саратов — мой родной город».

Задачи урока: воспитание интернационализма у обучающихся, расширения знаний обучающихся об их родном городе.

Цели: развитие навыков самостоятельной работы на уроке, развитие монологической речи.

Ролевая игра: «Что мы знаем о своем родном городе?» — географическое положение, население, достопримечательности.

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