Armavir. Sights of the city, photos with descriptions of what to see

As part of the training organized by the state development corporation VEB.RF for management teams of one hundred Russian cities, the Armavir delegation led by Mayor Andrei Kharchenko presented a program for the development of Armavir. Its development was preceded by an analysis of the current state of the economy, spatial structure, infrastructure resources and problems, which was carried out jointly with specialists from the Higher School of Economics and the moderator of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo.

Head of Armavir Andrey Kharchenko at the defense of the program at Skolkovo

Photo: press service of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo

Head of Armavir Andrey Kharchenko at the defense of the program at Skolkovo

Photo: press service of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo

“It was participation in the development program of VEB.RF and the Skolkovo business school that largely allowed us to take a fresh look at the prospects of Armavir, to move away from some stereotypes in management,” said the head of the city, Andrei Kharchenko. “In particular, the development to date Armavir took place separately, as an independent administrative unit. But it was the development program of VEB.RF and the Skolkovo business school that helped us see that Armavir today should be considered as the center of gravity of the agglomeration, which historically developed around the city and has about a million residents. Accordingly, the economic development of the city must be planned taking into account this factor, because it is within the agglomeration that today there are many resources that can be used in the economy of Armavir. Currently, the city team, together with urban communities, has worked out priority projects for the development of Armavir, influencing positive changes in the lives of citizens and improving the socio-economic situation in the city.”

The importance of the city in the modern world

Armavir is located in the south of Russia in the Krasnodar region. With nearby settlements it forms a municipality with the status of the urban district of Armavir. It has the status of a city of regional subordination, part of the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation. Armavir is located about 200 km from Krasnodar and 1.4 thousand km from Moscow.

The area of ​​the city is 280 km², the height of its center above sea level is about 200 m. Geographic coordinates of the city: 44.9892 north latitude and 41.1234 east longitude or 44°59′21″ north latitude. and 41°07′24″ E. Local residents celebrate the City Day holiday on September 15.

Armavir is located on the left bank of the river called Kuban, in the place where the river flows from the northern foothills. It is located between the Black and Caspian seas, at the confluence of one of the largest tributaries called Urup. Thus, the Greater Caucasus Mountains are formed, which, together with the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, form a single system of mountains in the region.

Armavir, whose sights attract numerous tourists, was founded in 1839. Until 1848, the settlement was called “Armenian village”. From 1848 to 1876 it was called “Armavir village”. From 1876 to 1914 it was called the village of “Armavir”, and only in 1914 the settlement received city status.

Note!

Currently, the entire Krasnodar region is famous for the huge amount of useful resources that are mined in the surrounding area.

Mined here:

The main events that influenced the development of the city:

Rebooting the city

The city development program was called “New Armavir”, which speaks for itself. Armavir residents are facing global changes, essentially a reboot of economic, social and cultural life. Armavir should become a center of attraction for seven municipal districts of Kuban with a total population of 1 million people. “Today we are betting on rebooting the city’s economy through the creation of New Armavir - a city with new principles of economic structure and with new, higher standards of quality of life, which will be attractive to both residents and investors. To solve this problem, we need to include new territories in the city development process, where we will have to design and build a new type of city - New Armavir,” said the mayor of the city.

Armavir is the fourth most populous city in Kuban with a developed diversified economy, which is a major transport hub and gateway to the North Caucasus. The city's economy has a pronounced commercial and industrial profile, which is facilitated by its favorable location. The largest share in the basic volume of the urban economy belongs to the consumer market and services (share of 62%), as well as the industrial complex (26%). The share of construction in the urban product is 9%.

The city is the center of an agglomeration that historically developed around it and, in addition to Armavir, includes seven municipal districts (Novokubansky, Uspensky, Otradnensky, Gulkevichsky, Labinsky, Kurganinsky, Mostovskoy districts). The total population of the agglomeration is about a million inhabitants.

According to Andrey Kharchenko, for the further development of industry and business, to attract investors and expand existing enterprises, new territories are needed. There are them in the city: 754 hectares - for industrial development and 550 hectares - for integrated housing construction and the creation of social infrastructure. The primary task is to provide these areas with electricity, gas, heat, and roads.

“A serious barrier that does not yet allow the use of these territories is their low provision of engineering and technical infrastructure. And without this, no investor will come to this territory. Our main task is to solve this problem and include new territories in the city’s economy, providing them with the necessary infrastructure and energy resources,” noted Andrey Kharchenko.

Climate

Armavir, whose attractions are unique natural phenomena, is a city located on the eastern side of the Krasnodar region. The climate on the territory of Armavir is continental. Occasionally, the snow that falls immediately melts, since the temperature in winter does not drop below -4°C. Summer in Armavir is hot, but thanks to abundant rainfall there is no drought here.

Average temperature indicators calculated taking into account the last few years:

According to the comfort rating, the most successful months for traveling to Armavir are May, September and October.

Average climatic conditions in Armavir:

Ecology

Despite the fact that a large number of industrial plants are located on the territory of Armavir, the environmental situation as a whole is within normal limits. This is due to the fact that the local administration strongly encourages the installation of super modern treatment equipment in production.

The only problem in Armavir is unauthorized garbage dumps in the city and its surroundings. A large-scale cleanup operation is currently underway. Numerous exotic trees significantly improve the appearance and ecology of the city.

Armavir districts and real estate prices

The districts of Armavir are as follows:

• Cheryomushki;
• Nakhalovka;
• Jewish settlement;
• Industrial zone;
• Kabardinka;
• Meat processing plant;
• Armenian region.

The quietest residential areas are Meat Processing Plant, Cheryomushki, Kabardinka, and Armenian Territory. The courtyards are very green, there is less traffic, and the noise level is reduced.

Apartment prices

Property prices are as follows:

Real estate prices in Armavir

• 1-room (36 sq. m.) - 1,700,000.
• 2-room (98 sq. m.) - 5,500,000.
• 3-room (72 sq. m.) - 2,800,000.
• 4-room (96.5 sq. m.) - 2,990,000.

House prices

All city cottages and houses are gasified. There is sewerage, running water and other amenities.

The cost of real estate in Armavir varies from 1,800,000 to 800,000,000 rubles.

Outside the city it is quieter and cleaner than within its boundaries. A good house can be purchased there for 400,000,000 rubles.

Utility costs

The price of utilities in Armavir, as in other Russian cities, is growing every year. In 2022, housing and communal services tariffs are as follows (r.):

• Cold water - 41.44/m³.
• Natural gas - 6/m³.
• Water disposal - 28.94/m³.
• Heating - 2812.01/Gcal.
• Electricity - 2.82/kWh.

Transport services

Transport in Armavir operates in the following types:

• Municipal city buses.
• Trolleybuses.
• Intercity buses.
• Route taxis.
• Taxi.

In January 2022, trolleybus fares increased in price. Now Armavir residents pay 25 rubles per person. The increase in fares is due to an increase in VAT, higher prices for fuels and lubricants and electricity.

Population

According to the latest population census in 2022, the number of people living in Armavir was 190,205 people. The city took 100th place in terms of the number of residents among the remaining 1,115 cities of the Russian Federation. The living density in Armavir is 679.3 people per km².

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Local residents are called:

Confessions of local residents:

• Orthodox;
• parishioners of the Armenian Apostolic Church
• Sunni Muslims.

Approximate composition of the population by nationality:

Flora and fauna

The sights of Armavir represent a variety of rare animals and plants living in the city and its surroundings. Most of the territory is occupied by steppes, thanks to which the flora and fauna of the region is very diverse. More than 80 species of mammals, a large number of birds, insects and waterfowl live here.

Live here:

• mountain bison and lynx;

• forest cats and Caucasian chamois;
• otters and ferrets;
• martens and brown bears;
• leopards and rats;
• caresses and hori bandages;
• raccoons and sika deer;
• wild boar and yellow-bellied snake;
• brown hares and bats;
• squirrels and jackals;
• foxes and hedgehogs;
• moles, wolves and muskrats.

Among the birds there are quite rare specimens:

• pheasant and bittern;
• swallow and cormorant;
• jay and dove;
• heron and swan;
• owl and sparrow;
• black-headed gull and grebe duck;
• Dalmatian pelican and golden eagle;
• dudak or bustard.

Among the exotic trees and plants you can find here:

• cypress and aegilops cylindrical;
• boxwood and wheatgrass;
• azalea and black onion;
• chestnut and viburnum;
• plane tree and barberry;
• maple and woolly safflower.

How to get there

Armavir, whose attractions attract tourists from different countries, is very easily accessible. You can get to it in various ways.

By plane

There is an airport on the territory of Armavir, but recently it has been used only for cargo transportation.

The airports closest to Armavir intended for passenger transportation are located:

• in Stavropol, at a distance of 95.11 km;
• in Krasnodar, at a distance of 187.34 km;
• in Mineralnye Vody, at a distance of 212.99 km;
• in Adler, at a distance of 234.64 km.

By train

Armavir is considered a very important railway junction in the region. On its territory there are stations of two railway lines: Armavir-Rostov and Armavir-Tuapse, which belong to the North Caucasian railway.

The first railway station building was built back in 1878.

By bus

At the address: Armavir, st. Efremova, house No. 145, there is a bus station from which several dozen intercity buses depart daily.

By car

From the central part of Russia you can get to Armavir by car in about 20 hours. The distance from Moscow is approximately 1.4 thousand km.

The road will run near the following settlements:

Main attractions

Armavir, whose sights have their own history, is famous for a large number of attractions. There are almost 350 architectural monuments and museums on its territory.

Religious buildings

The cultural heritage site of the city and one of the main religious attractions of Armavir is the Armenian Gregorian Cathedral or the Assumption Church. It is located at: st. Kirova, house No. 7. The date of foundation of the cathedral is 1839, the beginning of its construction is 1944. The cathedral was built in the Russian architectural style of the 19th century.

The construction of the temple lasted almost 20 years and its grand opening took place on August 25, 1861. The cathedral is open to parishioners from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

St. Nicholas Cathedral is located at the address: Armavir, st. Komsomolskaya, house No. 121. The very first building on the site of the modern cathedral was erected in 1884 with donations from local residents. In 1939, by decision of the Armavir Council, the church was closed. At the end of the last century, the church building was given over to a photo studio.

In 2004, a decision was made to restore the building, which ended in 2012. The church was consecrated and in 2014 received the status of a cathedral. The cathedral is open to parishioners from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm. The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Armavir is located on the street. Lunacharskaya, in house No. 185. This is the oldest Orthodox church in the city.

The construction project was approved in 1898, its construction began in 1916. After the 20s. last century and until the end of the Second World War, the temple did not work. Thanks to donations, the temple was restored after the war. In 1993, an Institute of Orthodoxy was opened at the temple. Since 1995, the temple has been called a cathedral.

Museums

The city has a large number of museums that deserve special attention. Armavir Museum of Local History is located at: st. Lenin, house No. 114. The museum was founded in 1904, at that time it was located in a small room in a girls’ gymnasium. Then, in 1911, the museum moved to the building of the Pushkin School.

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During the Second World War, the museum building was bombed and all exhibits were moved to another nearby building. The museum's exhibits are stored there to this day.

The museum exhibits:

• antique household items;
• ancient household utensils;
• old handwritten books;
• newspapers and magazines from the beginning of the last century.

The museum offers guide services. It is open to visitors every day, except Mondays, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Ticket prices start from 20 rubles. depending on the day of the week and the exhibition. Dangulov's house is located at the address: Armavir, st. Sverdlova, house No. 68. S.A. Dangulov was a famous writer who often organized cultural events in the city.

The house-museum was built in 1973. The writer’s personal belongings are stored on the ground floor of the building. Also, the floor is often rented for creative meetings. The niece of a nationally famous writer lives on the second floor of the house. The house is a generally recognized cultural center of Armavir.

Art exhibitions are constantly held here, poetry evenings are held and a variety of cultural events are organized. Dangulov's house is open on weekdays from 9.00 to 18.00, on weekends and holidays from 9.00 to 17.00. The spiritual and patriotic complex called “Fortstadt Memorial” is the hallmark of the city and an important architectural monument.

It is located on the top of Strizhibkina Mountain on the site where the Poklonny Cross, reaching a height of 5 m, previously stood. The complex was opened in September 1994 in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Kuban Cossack Army.

Next to the cross, the chapel of Alexander Nevsky was erected, near which 4 unknown soldiers were buried. Currently, the complex is a historical place with an observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the city.

Natural attractions

Near Armavir there is a mountain called Fortstadt. From the picturesque and gentle slope there is an amazing view of Armavir and the Kuban River. There is an observation deck at the very top of the mountain. The Kuban River, flowing through the territory of the Armavir region, is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the region.

Translated from the Balkar language, the name of the river is translated as “spreading and rising river.” The Urup River, originating on the slopes of the mountain of the same name, descends to the plain with the sound of a waterfall. The maximum width of the river is 68 m. It is distinguished by its unusually beautiful banks, which are overgrown with trees and bushes.

Monuments

The monument called “Dove of Peace” was erected in 2014 at the address: Armavir, st. Marshal Zhukov, at the very entrance to the city. The monument was erected in honor of the city's 150th anniversary. It represents a snow-white dove sitting on two outstretched arms. A colorful rainbow is placed above the dove. At night, the monument is illuminated with multi-colored lights.

Near the monument there is an area for vacationers, with benches and a children's playground.

The Eternal Flame Memorial is located on Kirov Avenue in a small park. It is located near the city center near the eternal flame. At this place there is a mass grave of soldiers who gave their lives in the fight for their homeland during the Second World War. Fresh flowers are laid near the monument at any time of the year.

The monument to Kuban sailors is located in the “50th Anniversary of October Revolution” park on Lenin Street. The monument was erected in honor of 18 sailors who were shot in 1942 on this land. After the sailors destroyed several enemy aircraft, they were captured by the enemy and were mercilessly destroyed.

Support has already been received

According to preliminary estimates, the cost of the New Armavir program is 52 billion rubles. According to the mayor of the city, there is an understanding of the need for its implementation on the part of the regional authorities. “The region supports the development of the city. The leadership of Kuban also sees the development of Armavir exclusively as an agglomeration center with a population of 1 million inhabitants. At the same time, the program presented by the municipality is synchronized with the main goals and objectives of the strategy for the socio-economic development of Kuban for the period until 2030,” concluded Andrei Kharchenko.

The Minister of Economy of the Krasnodar Territory, Alexey Yurtaev, has already proposed studying the program and submitting proposals for its regional support from ministries and departments of the Kuban administration. “We count on state and regional support within the framework of state programs and investments from resource supply organizations. An important area of ​​work should be interaction with potential investors. The administration of the municipality will have to attract them precisely for those development projects that are provided for by the program, allocate land plots, provide the necessary conditions and accompany the projects, providing assistance to investors at all stages. Participation in the program undoubtedly taught us not only to make plans for further development, but also to find reserves and sources for their implementation. Therefore, we are already imagining through what financial and investment mechanisms we will implement the New Armavir program,” noted the head of the city.

Almost half of the required investments - more than 23 billion rubles. — the city plans to attract private investors. “In addition, we expect that VEB.RF will be interested in some projects and will take part in them as an investor,” concluded Andrey Kharchenko.

Leisure

There are a huge number of fitness centers in Armavir where you can spend time with benefits for your health and figure:

At the address: Armavir, st. Volodarsky, house No. 5, there is a billiard club called “777”, where fans of this game can have an interesting time. The club is open from 12.00 to 02.00. Contact phone number.

Sports complex "Aquamarine" is located at the address: Armavir, st. Lenina, house No. 88. Contact numbers: +7(86137)3-91-47 and +7(989)853-91-47. The sports complex is open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The complex is equipped with:

Development of Armavir

The population growth was due to the arrival of new settlers, most of whom were engaged in agriculture. But even then the main occupation of the village residents was trade. They made trading journeys, which were very dangerous and cost their lives for many. The main enemies of the Armenians were the Circassians; they often attacked merchants, robbed and killed them. But trade brought great income for the development of the city, so it was impossible to abandon it. It was then that the development of culture began.

When the war ended, capitalist relations began to develop in Armavir, and many reforms were carried out. Reforms aimed at restoring agriculture were of primary importance. Throughout the war they had to live under the threat of attack, so time was spent on strengthening and defense. But, despite this, the population of Armavir only grew.

Interesting places to relax with children

You can spend your holiday together with your child interestingly and usefully by swimming in the pool or skating. The sports complex called “Albatross” is located at the address: Armavir, st. Lunacharsky, house No. 93. Pool contact phone number: +7(86137)5-01-60. The swimming pool is open to the public from 06.00 to 22.00.

At the address: Armavir, st. Base Urup, house No. 1, there is a paintball club where you can have fun with teenage children. Club contact phone: +7(928)333-53-83. The club is open daily from 09.00 to 22.00.

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Cinema "Monitor Red Square" is located in Armavir, on the street. Vorovsky, in house No. 69. Cinema contact number; +7(86137)6-10-00. The cinema is open to visitors from 10.00 am to 03.00 am. The cinema has only 6 halls that support 2D and 3D formats. Tickets for the session start from 130 rubles. up to 410 rub.

Excursions

Guests of the city are offered a large number of excursion tours in the city and its surroundings.

Excursion tour to Elbrus

The cost of the tour from Armavir to Elbrus is 1,800 rubles. per person.

Paid separately:

The duration of the excursion is 1 day, the travel time will take 4 hours. During the excursion, a visit to Mount Elbrus, the Azau glade and the Baksan Gorge is provided.

The road to the designated point passes through the following settlements:

Tour to the Chegem Gorge

The cost of the tour is 1,900 rubles. per person, its duration is 1 day. Travel time will be 4.5 hours.

During the excursion you will visit the following places:

• Chegem Gorge;
• Small waterfall;
• Big waterfall;
• Eltyubyu village;
• cities of the dead.

Food and souvenirs are paid additionally.

Excursion tour “Rufabgo Waterfalls and Khadzhokh Gorge”

The duration of the excursion is 1 day, the travel time will be 3 hours. The cost of the excursion is 1 thousand rubles. per person.

Paid separately:

• ticket to get into the Khadzhokh Gorge;
• passage to the waterfalls;
• nutrition;
• souvenirs.

During the excursion it is planned to visit the following settlements:

• Adygea;
• Kamennomostsky village;
• Maykop district.

Ten years for development

The program is expected to be implemented until 2031; it is divided into three large stages. According to the mayor of the municipality, at the first stage, scheduled until 2024, it is planned to remove critical resource restrictions that hinder the development of the territory. It is during this period that work will begin on the modernization of utility infrastructure, energy, road construction, etc.

By the end of the second stage (by 2027), industrial parks and new enterprises should be operational, colleges and universities should provide qualified personnel for the growing needs of business, and the market in housing construction will be restarted with an emphasis on improving the quality of life of the population. During the same period, a new air terminal complex should appear.

By 2031, Armavir will become the center of gravity of an agglomeration, including seven municipal districts, with a developed production of advanced processing of agricultural products. “Armavir must turn into a city of sustainable development. In the new territories, we have to, in fact, create a city of a new type - with a new standard of living, with new industries, with a comfortable urban environment, good ecology and new urban services,” noted Andrey Kharchenko.

Route for exploring the city on your own in 1-2 days

To get a more detailed acquaintance with the sights of Armavir, you need to consider a route for independent movement around the city and its surroundings.

1 day in Armavir:

View the monument to the first teacher.

Armavir. While sightseeing, you should pay attention to the monument to the first teacher.

• Visit the Armenian Gregorian Cathedral.
• Take a tour of the city's local history museum.
• Take a walk through the city park.
• Visit the museum of military equipment located in the outskirts of the city.
• Get to the memorial called Forstadt.
• Go to the salt lake located next to Armavir.

Day 2 in Armavir:

• Go on an excursion to the House-Museum of S.A. Dangulov.
• Visit the Eternal Flame memorial.
• Go to St. Nicholas Cathedral.
• Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
• View the Dove of Peace monument.
• Visit the Armavir Drama and Comedy Theater.

Armavir

Video: Armavir from above

Basic moments

Armavir owes its foundation to the Orthodox mountain Armenians (Circassians). In the 19th century, after Islam began to actively spread among the mountaineers, they moved closer to Russian settlements. Over time, the small Armenian village turned into one of the large regional centers. Today, despite the history of the city's origins, 90% of its population are Russians. There are about 9% of Circassian descendants here, but, nevertheless, there is an Armenian school in Armavir, and believers visit the Armenian Gregorian temple. Almost all local restaurants are owned by Armenians, so the Caucasian accent is clearly evident in most culinary establishments.

Residential buildings from the times of the Russian Empire have been preserved in large numbers in the city center. Among the pre-revolutionary buildings, the mansions of Armenian entrepreneurs stand out, who made a fortune in the textile trade in Armavir and became the richest people in the region. Many buildings in the city were damaged during the Great Patriotic War. The memory of the defenders and liberators of the city is preserved by monuments and memorials located in parks and squares. In Armavir you can also see remarkable modern monuments and original sculptures.

In the warm season, the city is surrounded by greenery. Cypresses, plane trees, maples, chestnuts give Armavir a special charm and provide coolness on hot summer days. In well-kept parks, the air is saturated with the aromas of conifers, boxwood, blooming azaleas, and exotic flowers. The surrounding areas of the city are also picturesque, along the banks of the fast rivers Kuban and Urup, lakes and ponds. In the forest, near reservoirs, you can relax at camp sites, where comfortable cottages are provided and fishing is organized.

History of Armavir

In the 15th century, an ethnic group of Armenian migrants settled on the territory of the Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Adygea, whose self-name became the term “Circassogai”. They are also known as Circassian, mountain Armenians. The settlers adopted the morals, customs, way of life, and linguistic features of the speech of the Circassians, but remained committed to the Orthodox faith. The Circassians perceived the spread of Islam in these lands at the end of the 18th century as a threat to the national religion, and the clergy of the Armenian Church turned to Catherine II with a request for their resettlement to the Russian Empire. But the implementation of this initiative became possible only in the 30s of the last century.

In 1839, the commander of the Kuban cordon line, Major General Gregory von Sass, ordered the soldiers of the Tengin infantry regiment to escort 42 families of mountain Armenians to the border territory, to the flat region of the Kuban. Here, on the banks of the river of the same name, opposite the Prochny Okop fortress and the village of Prochnookopskaya, a small settlement arose. The Russians called it the Armenian village, and the surrounding highlanders called it the village of infidels (infidels). The waterway became a natural border for the village, and as a land defense they built a rampart and a ditch 2.5 m wide. A man-made defensive barrier surrounded the settlement on three sides. A wooden gate was installed on the line, where guards were constantly stationed.

The village changed its borders more than once due to newly arriving settlers. By 1840, the number of Armenian families increased to 400. In the new place, the Circassian people did not change their usual way of life. They settled in large families on a selected piece of land, and each small quarter belonged to one clan or another. In 1848, local residents and the Stavropol priest Petros Patkanyan asked the Catholicos of All Armenians to petition for the name “Armavir” to be given to the village - in honor of the ancient capital of the Armenian (Ayrarat) kingdom. That same year, their initiative was approved.

Over time, in addition to Armenians, Russian artisans, Cossacks, Greeks, Germans, Georgians, and Bulgarians began to settle in Armavir. In 1876, the aul received the status of a village and the administrative center of the Caucasus district. Soon the first metalworking enterprise in Kuban opened here. In Armavir, the merchants Bogarsukovs, who became rich from trading in manufactured goods, and the merchants Torosyans, who renamed themselves Tarasovs and became one of the richest families in the Russian Empire, laid the foundation of their fortune.

In 1875, the railway connected Armavir with Vladikavkaz, and at the beginning of the last century - with Tuapse and Stavropol. Having become a major railway junction, the village grew and developed. Schools, men's and women's gymnasiums, a theater, a circus, a cinema, and fashion stores were opened here. Local residents, who became rich, built elegant mansions, and electric lighting appeared on the streets. By 1914, Armavir earned the status of a city.

During the civil war, power in Armavir changed several times, until in 1920 the White Guards were finally pushed back by units of the Red Army. During that turbulent period, the city minted its own copper banknote - the Armavir ruble, today well known to numismatists.

In the 30s, plants and factories were built in Armavir, theaters were opened, and a city garden was laid out. By the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, about 100,000 people lived in the city. In 1942, Armavir was captured by German troops trying to break through to the Black Sea in the Tuapse region. During the defense and then during the liberation in 1943, the city experienced catastrophic destruction. Armavir was one of the most affected settlements in the North Caucasus. However, by the 50s its almost destroyed historical center was rebuilt.

In the early 2000s, large-scale improvement work began in Armavir. Here, old areas were expanded and reconstructed, and new ones were built. Since 2013, an important strategic facility has been located in the vicinity of the city - a radar station that controls the airspace from Southern Europe to North Africa.

Geography and climate

The Armavir urban district is located in the southeast of the Krasnodar Territory, on both banks of the Kuban River, in the place where the fast waters of the Urup flow into it. From the bridge over the Kuban, the features of the local landscape are clearly visible. The left bank, on which the main part of Armavir extends, is flat land. The steep right bank, where the industrial zone is located, Staraya Stanitsa (formerly the village of Prochnookopskaya), approaches the northern spurs of the Greater Caucasus. The distance from Armavir to the Stavropol plateau is less than a kilometer, and from the windows of the upper floors of city high-rise buildings in clear weather you can see the silhouette of Elbrus.

The floodplain of the Kuban occupies about a tenth of the urban district. This river and its tributary Urup are typical mountain streams. In spring and summer, during the period when the snows of the Greater Caucasus melt, they become most abundant in water. The banks of the rivers, with their rather fast flow, are not well-maintained due to frequent floods. The main beach holiday destination for local residents is the city reservoir and surrounding ponds. About a 25-minute drive from Armavir there are drainless Salt Lakes with hydrogen sulfide and iodine-bromine water.

The federal highway “Caucasus”, one of the main transport arteries of Russia, runs in close proximity to the city. Within its boundaries, railway lines of two directions intersect. The line "Rostov-on-Don - Mineralnye Vody - Makhachkala" passes through residential areas and divides the urban area into two parts, and is adjacent to the line "Armavir - Tuapse - Sochi". The city is separated from Krasnodar by 220 km, from Sochi by 375 km, and by Tuapse by 260 km.

The relative proximity of the Black Sea, the Stavropol Upland and the approaching foothills of the Greater Caucasus determine the changeable climate of Armavir. It is often windy here, and eastern air currents sometimes cause dust storms. In summer, the winds in the city are predominantly from the west, and in winter from the northeast. In November-December, wind speed can reach 25-35 m/s. Most of the precipitation falls in the warm season; short, intense downpours are common in summer. There are about 70 foggy days a year here, the cold season accounts for about a third of them. Air humidity is on average 75%.

Winter in Armavir is usually mild, with short-term negative temperatures. The coldest month is January, with average temperatures of -5...0 °C. Extremely rare, but severe frosts down to –20 °C do occur. In winter, snow and rain periodically replace each other, so snow cover does not form.

In March, the city is still cool: +7…+11 °C. By the end of April, the air warms up to +18...+20 °C during the day, and by the end of May - to +21...+23 °C. Summer here is hot; in July and August, daytime temperatures often exceed +30 °C.

Autumn usually begins to make itself known only in the last days of September, when the thermometer drops below 20 degrees. For most of October, a comfortable +15..+18 °C reigns in Armavir. By the end of this month it gets colder to +7...+12 °C, and approximately the same temperature is maintained until the last ten days of November, when it is already +4...+7 °C.

Sights of Armavir

Armavir consists of 8 districts. Modern neighborhoods are not much different from each other, but the historical part of the city is quite interesting. Many pre-revolutionary buildings have been preserved here, organically adjacent to later buildings.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the city acquired a distinctive appearance, thanks to the unique architectural techniques that were used during construction. A characteristic feature of local mansions was the decor of the corner risalits of the facades. They were decorated with onion-shaped domes. About a dozen such buildings have survived to this day. Among them are a bakery and a family residence with retail premises of baker Taras Sarkisov, at the intersection of Efremov and Komsomolskaya streets. The old mansion has been carefully restored. It is a striking example of a commercial, industrial and residential building of a wealthy citizen of the early last century.

On Rosa Luxemburg Street, laid where the defensive line of the Circassian village once passed, the manor house of Pelageya Kandidatova attracts attention. Its main architectural feature is also a semicircular corner projection, which is completed by a turret topped with a dome. The mansion on Lenin Street, 141 was built in the same architectural style.

Another feature of the pre-revolutionary houses of Armavir was the active use of forged and cast elements in their decor. An abundance of balconies, parapet grilles, metal umbrellas and awnings over porches is typical for the exteriors of houses in many cities in this region of Russia. However, it was in Armavir that figurines of fairy-tale characters were included in the casting plots. Probably, this idea originated with one of the local blacksmiths and became fashionable.

Most of the houses with original cast parts have been preserved on Kirova Street, the main artery of the city. At its intersection with Komsomolskaya there is a former apartment building of the Bogarsukov brothers, who were among the largest entrepreneurs in the South of Russia. The three-story building, erected in 1914, became the largest in Armavir. Made in the style of rational modernism, it was intended for a theater, luxury hotel and restaurant, and fashion stores. The most expressive architectural feature of the building was the hanging balcony galleries bordering the entire façade on two levels. Their intricate wrought-iron decor intertwined floral patterns, and the balconies were connected by elegant iron columns.

During the Great Patriotic War, the building was damaged by bombing. It was restored only in the 60s, but during the work the luxurious wrought-iron balconies were cut off. Their miraculously surviving fragments now form part of the fence of a small airport in the surrounding village of Krasnaya Polyana. Today, within the walls of the mansion there is a mechanical engineering college. The building has practically lost its historical appearance, but remains the hallmark of the city.

On Kirov Street there are also several houses with facades decorated with tamgas - family signs of the Circassian people. Original geometric figures are another feature of the Armavir mansions, which belonged to wealthy native Armenians.

The historical buildings of Kirov Street include a pharmacy and two houses of the local pharmacy pharmacist, the German Viktor Karlovich Wilde. These buildings appeared here at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Vilde Pharmacy, the oldest in Armavir, is known to many generations of townspeople and is a local landmark. The decoration of its façade is remarkable for its compositional combination of Baroque and Art Nouveau elements.

One of the most important and oldest religious landmarks of the city is also located on Kirova Street. This is the Armenian-Gregorian Church (or the Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin). The stone structure began to be erected in 1844 on the site of a burnt church, one of the first buildings in the Armenian village. The temple was consecrated in 1861. After the revolution, it remained operational, but a food warehouse was located in part of the premises. Then the authentic frescoes and paintings created according to the Armenian-Gregorian canons were significantly damaged. Today they are being restored by artists.

In Armavir, the building of a pre-revolutionary Sunni mosque, built on the initiative of the Kazan Tatar community, has also been preserved. The colorful but deteriorating building is located on Pugacheva Street. It now houses several residential apartments.

The only Orthodox church that has survived in the city since pre-revolutionary times is the Cathedral of the Life-Giving Trinity. The building was built in 1916. In 2004, the St. Nicholas Church, destroyed in the 30s of the last century, was revived in Armavir. With its elegant appearance it resembles a ruined church. Like her, the temple has 9 domes. Eight of them are gilded, and the ninth chapter is painted dark blue and decorated with gold stars. The temple has the status of a cathedral.

Entertainment

The city is home to one of the oldest stage venues in the Krasnodar region - the Armavir Drama and Comedy Theater, founded in 1908. His repertoire includes classical and modern works. The theater is located on Lenin Street, 84. Not far from it, in building No. 114, the Armavir Museum of Local Lore is located. In this modest pre-revolutionary mansion you can view a collection of paleontological finds and archaeological artifacts excavated by archaeologists on the territory of the Kuban. The museum also houses a collection of gold Scythian and Sarmatian jewelry and Polovtsian stone sculptures. An important part of the museum exhibition is weapons from the times of the Caucasian, Civil, and Great Patriotic Wars. It is worth visiting the ethnographic collection, household items, and furniture from the 19th-20th centuries. The museum also displays ancient icons and paintings, including sketches by Mikhail Nesterov.

There are several cinemas in Armavir. One of them, "Mars", is historical. It opened in 1904 and operated even during the German occupation. In 2004, the cinema was reconstructed. Modern equipment is installed in two of its halls, a children's area with a labyrinth is located on the second floor, and a cafe is open. The “Monitor” cinema chain, located in the “Red Square” shopping center (Vorovskogo St., 69), is popular. There are 7 auditoriums available to visitors.

Representatives of the city's intelligentsia often visit the Dangulov House, a cultural and aesthetic center named after a native of Armavir, writer, and war correspondent. Exhibitions, literary and musical evenings, chamber concerts of classical music and art songs are held here.

Fans of an active lifestyle can head to the Aquamarine sports and fitness complex (88 Lenina St.). There is a swimming pool with a jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, a Turkish hammam, and a gym. At the Ice Palace on Lunacharsky Street, 93, there is an Iceberg skating rink. Skaters train here and public skating events take place here.

With children you can go to the entertainment complex “Cats and Mouse” (Turgenev St., 296-A). There is a play area with mini-attractions, a cafe, and children's parties. In the industrial zone there is the Scorpion sports club, where you can play airsoft.

Among the nightlife establishments of Armavir, the Underground bar (Sovetskaya Armii str., 28) stands out. Themed music parties are held here, and you can smoke hookah. Another popular place is the Leisure billiards club. Nightclubs in Armavir are usually open until 02:00-05:00.

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The city park in Armavir has been reconstructed and landscaped. Its territory was divided into recreation areas for children, youth, and the elderly. The park has a children's playground, attractions, and the Astoria restaurant is located next to them. Another popular place for outdoor recreation among city residents is the 30th Anniversary of the Victory Children's Park.

In summer it is nice to relax by the water. Near the City Grove Park there is a reservoir where locals like to swim. The area near the reservoir has been landscaped. Trees were planted here, lawns were laid out, and grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, and mini-football were built.

There are no equipped beaches on the picturesque banks of the Kuban River, but townspeople often go to these places for a picnic. On the gentle bank of Urup, near the villages of Zavetny and Pervomaisky, in the summer you can relax in tents. 15 km from Armavir, in the Novokubansk region, there are ponds where it is pleasant not only to swim, but also to go fishing.

In a dense forest, not far from the Kosyakino farm, there are the Big and Small salt lakes. In the first reservoir, the water is hydrogen sulfide, with a very high concentration of salt; no living creatures live in it. But Small Lake with iodine-bromine water is an excellent place for fishing. You can get from Armavir to the Salt Lakes in 40 minutes. Townspeople come here to swim and also for health treatments: there is healing mud on the lake bottom. Vacationers get it using homemade devices, some dive for healing silt. There is no infrastructure on the muddy shores of the Salt Lakes; you can enter the water via rickety bridges.

What to bring from Armavir

There are shopping centers in all areas of Armavir. The largest of them are “Seasons” (formerly Armavir Mall), located on Mira Street, and mega (Vorovskogo Street, 69), the most popular in the city. There are about 150 shops, a home goods hypermarket, restaurants, and a cinema here. Shopping centers have souvenir departments where you can buy dishes, magnets with themed prints, small trinkets, and wood products as souvenirs of the city.

On Sverdlova Street, 78/2, there is a store that sells souvenirs created in the Domovenok creative workshop. Here you can find a wide range of goods reflecting the traditions of the Russian people and the Kuban Cossacks. Charms, panels, and various interior items are made from natural materials.

You can buy delicious gifts in supermarkets and markets in Armavir. Basically, guests of the city buy fragrant Kuban honey (linden, onboard, meadow), jams and preserves from local fruits, churchkhela, kozinaki, and other sweets.

Cafes and restaurants

There are more than fifty restaurants, cafes and snack bars on the streets of Armavir. It offers dishes of Caucasian, Russian, Mediterranean and Eastern European cuisine.

In the atmospheric restaurant “Old Town”, located on Efremova Street, 111, there is live music in the evenings, dance shows are held on stage, and there is a spacious dance floor for guests. The menu includes dishes of Armenian, Mediterranean, and Russian cuisine. The average bill exceeds 1,500 rubles. The doors of the hospitable establishment are open from 12:00 to 02:00.

Until midnight you can have fun at the Italian restaurant Dolce Vita on Rue Rosa Luxemburg, 132. Excellent breakfasts are served here in the morning, and the bar serves excellent coffee and fresh juices. Another famous cafe in the city is “California”, located on the street. Turgeneva, 144. Here, fans of proper nutrition will appreciate the oatmeal pancake with salmon and avocado, and fans of the American classics will appreciate the “Armavir Guy” burger.

You can enjoy freshly baked pizza and vegetable salads at the Zhar-Pizza restaurant (Kirova St., 54/1). First and second courses are also prepared here, and a variety of desserts and cocktails are served. Any food can be ordered for takeaway or delivery.

Perec is the only grill bar in Armavir. In addition to steaks, you can order poke, rolls, fettuccine with your choice of filling and other interesting items. Brunch is available on Sundays. Guests note pleasant service and a cozy atmosphere.

There are also budget cafes in the center of Armavir. Cheap, hearty snacks are prepared at the Pancake House on Lenina Street, 68. They serve hot pancakes with cottage cheese, meat, bananas, and berries. You can have an inexpensive lunch at the Caesar art cafe (Markova St., 110). Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate desserts and ice cream in the cafe “Shokoladnitsa” (88 Lenina St.), “Koritsa” on Kirova Street, 64/1.

The record for popularity is set by Canteen No. 2, located at 161 km of the Caucasus highway, at the entrance to the city. The decor is stylized to the times of the USSR, the food is inexpensive and home-made. And while waiting for borscht, shish kebab or chicken Kiev, you can take bright photographs here.

Where to stay

Guests of Armavir will have a choice of more than 30 hotels registered on international travel portals. Most of them are modern mini-hotels, as well as well-equipped private apartments.

Travelers highly appreciate the service and comfort at the cozy Villa Club hotel, recently built on Uritskogo Street, 83-A, not far from the railway station. Here guests can enjoy a restaurant, a lounge bar, a hammam, a sauna, which has a small pool with a jacuzzi. There is a playroom for children and a trampoline for outdoor entertainment. The cost of daily accommodation is 3348-4148 rubles, breakfast included.

The best hotels in the city include the Grand Hotel Classic (S. Khalturina St., 108-A), built in 2010. The hotel has 33 rooms of various categories. There is a restaurant and a bar offering drinks and snacks. The highlight of the hotel is two saunas with relaxation rooms, decorated in Indian and Egyptian styles. The price range for accommodation is 3100-6800 rubles, the price includes breakfast.

On Lavrinenko Street, 172-A, the Panorama Hotel awaits guests. Guests have access to a restaurant and a bar; if desired, food and drinks can be delivered to the room. The sauna has a hot tub. The cost of living at Panorama is quite affordable: from 1950 rubles. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served from 09:00.

The small hotel "Efremov" (Efremov St., 450) has an outdoor swimming pool, a bathhouse, a restaurant, and guarded parking. For a room here they ask from 2300 rubles per night.

Furnished private apartments in residential buildings are offered for 4000-5000 rubles (2 people/2 nights). But on city websites you can find offers for cheaper overnight accommodation.

The Severnaya Hotel is located in a beautiful corner building at 47 Mira Street. The interiors of the building, built in the style of Stalinist classicism, preserve the spirit of the Soviet era. There are 12-bed shared rooms for rent here with toilets and washbasins in the corridors on the floor. For discerning travelers there are double rooms with all amenities. There is a restaurant and a beauty salon on the ground floor. The cost of daily accommodation starts from 1295 rubles.

The Kavkaz hotel complex, built near the M29 federal highway at the entrance to Armavir, is intended for autotourists. The closed paid parking lot is guarded and there are video cameras on the premises. There is a gas station nearby; if necessary, the car will be inspected and repaired by service station technicians. There is a café and a children's playground in the hotel building. Guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators, TVs, and air conditioners. For daily accommodation in a standard room you need to pay 1,500 rubles, a business class room can be rented for 2,300 rubles. Luxury apartments are offered for 3,800 rubles per day.

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Transport

Armavir has a well-developed transport network. There are 32 bus and 5 trolleybus routes on the city streets, and taxi services are available. The main highways are distinguished by high-quality coverage. The Armavir bus station and the bus station on Mira Street serve flights to Krasnodar and other cities in the region.

A large railway junction has been created in the city. Long-distance trains arrive at Armavir-Rostovsky station. Armavir-Tuapse station receives regional trains.

How to get there

The most rational route for traveling from Moscow to Armavir is by rail. The best option is to travel in a compartment on the Moscow – Kislovodsk train. The train departs from the Kazansky station at 08:22 and arrives at the Armavir-Rostovsky station 19 hours 31 minutes later, at 04:01 the next morning. A compartment ticket costs 5,033 rubles.

Other trains also go through Armavir. From Paveletsky Station, 614H Moscow – Nalchik departs daily. Travel in a reserved seat carriage will cost 2,772 rubles, the duration of the trip is 29 hours 35 minutes. You can choose train 049A St. Petersburg - Kislovodsk, stopping at the Eastern station of the capital. It departs at 22:49 and arrives in Armavir after 29 hours 44 minutes.

You can also get from the capital to Armavir by bus. There are direct flights in the schedule of the Shchelkovo and Salaryevo bus stations. Ticket price – 2760 rubles, travel time – 17 hours 20 minutes.

Getting to Armavir by air is not very convenient, especially with bulky luggage. The closest air harbor to the city is Stavropol Airport, located 137 km along the highway. From the arrival terminal you need to get to the Central Bus Station, from there buses run to Armavir. The first flight departs at 09:00, the last at 19:05. Travel time is 2 hours 10 minutes, ticket price is from 378 rubles.

You can fly to Krasnodar. From the local bus station, buses to Armavir depart from 05:00 to 01:50, with two or three trips per hour. From the regional center to the destination of the trip is about 220 km. Travel time is 3 hours 45 minutes, ticket costs from 763 rubles. Electric train 818С “Lastochka” runs from the Krasnodar-1 railway station to Armavir. The train departs at 15:53, travel time is 2 hours 57 minutes. The ticket will cost 881 rubles. You can also take a passing train. Suitable, for example, 678C Novorossiysk - Vladikavkaz. The cheapest ticket is sold for 567 rubles. You will have to spend 4 hours and 12 minutes in the carriage seat.

Hotels

Numerous hotels in the city invite tourists to their apartments.

Royal Reese Hotel

Hotel 3* is located at the address: Armavir, st. Mira, house No. 20 "a". The cost of hotel rooms starts from 2,856 rubles. per night.

The hotel has:

• luggage storage and air conditioning in the room;
• possibility of payment by card and safe;
• free internet and pharmacy;
• restaurant and TV in the rooms;
• bar and 24-hour reception;
• refrigerator and mini-bar;
• heating and meeting room;
• non-smoking rooms and laundry;
• Room service and photocopying.

Hotel "Armavir"

Hotel location address: Armavir, st. Kirova, house No. 58. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 3,216 rubles. per night. The 3* hotel has a total of 170 rooms.

The hotel has:

• free parking and ATM;
• possibility of payment by card and free internet;
• air conditioning in the room and refrigerator;
• meeting room and laundry;
• facilities for people with disabilities;
• massage services and business center;
• 24-hour front desk;
• luggage storage and transfer;
• beauty salon and TV in the room;
• cafe and bar;
• restaurant and heating in the room;
• currency exchange and spa;
• non-smoking rooms.

Hotel "Panorama"

Hotel location: Armavir, st. Soviet Army, house No. 457. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 1,950 rubles. per night. The hotel has only 10 rooms.

The hotel provides amenities and services:

• free parking and air conditioning in the room;
• non-smoking rooms;
• toilet and bath accessories;
• beauty salon and spa;
• massage services and dry cleaning;
• jacuzzi and TV in the room;
• 24-hour front desk;
• free internet and heating;
• refrigerator and mini-bar;
• room service.

Hostel

Hostel location address: Armavir, st. Mira, house No. 20/1. The cost of a bed starts from 1 thousand rubles. per night. The hostel is known for its friendly and competent staff. Its location in a cozy place and free tea.

What to bring as a souvenir

As a keepsake from Armavir, you can bring souvenirs with the symbols of the city. Very popular gifts are goods made of wood: boxes, figurines of animals and fairy-tale characters.

Souvenir shops sell a variety of refrigerator magnets and small trinkets that will long remind you of your trip to the Krasnodar region.

Reviews about the holiday

Most vacationers in Armavir agree that Armavir is a very favorable city for spending a vacation there. Many people note that recently the city has been clean and tidy. Here you can have a pleasant and absolutely safe time.

The sights of Armavir are of interest to absolutely all age categories, so tourists with children come here with pleasure. Some vacationers note that the only inconvenience during vacation is very hot weather with high humidity, which can cause poor health in people who are accustomed to different climatic conditions.

Author: Olga Zhanskaya

Post-war time

During the war, almost all of Armavir was razed to the ground, all its factory buildings were destroyed, residential buildings were burned and the railway line was undermined. But the devoted Armavir residents decided to restore their hometown at any cost.

Restoration work was carried out at old factories and new ones were opened, science and culture developed in the city. Institutes and technical schools appeared, libraries and a sports stadium opened.

Armavir began to grow rapidly, new microdistricts appeared one after another, kindergartens and schools were opened in them. The most intensive growth occurred in the 1970s and 1980s. A trolleybus depot was opened at the same time. The employment of the population of Armavir was organized, everyone worked to turn the town into a civilized and picturesque area.