Tourists often drive past Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, as it lies directly on the highway leading to popular Black Sea resorts. However, the provincial city of the Rostov region with a population of about 90 thousand people is worthy of attention in itself - there are many attractions that are worth seeing. Kamensk-Shakhtinsky is already more than three and a half centuries old; it began as the capital Kamenskaya, and in 1929 it became a city. It is located along the banks of the Seversky Donets River.
What to see first in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky
Tourists exploring the expanses of our Motherland must see these signature attractions in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky. First, about them - about those places that you visit in one day of staying in the city.
Karl Marx Avenue
- Address: Karl Marx Avenue.
One of the main and famous streets of the city, the highway of its historical center. In the pre-Soviet era it was called Donskoy Prospekt. On one of the maps the name Nikolaevsky appears. From here the settlement of the village began, which gave rise to the settlement. Notable townspeople, merchants and wealthy representatives of the Cossacks lived here.
Today, many city attractions are located on Karl Marx Avenue. A walk along it, now bearing a “stereotypical” Soviet name after the famous German philosopher, should definitely be included in your program for visiting the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky.
Bike hotel
- Address: st. Heroes of Pioneers, 91.
Thanks to the transit nature of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, the list of its most famous attractions included objects located at the entrance to the city on the highway itself or not far from it. In 2009, an interesting hotel was opened here, which not only fulfills its direct function of providing overnight accommodation for travelers, but also became one of the “business cards” of the city due to its unusual design.
The hotel is unique - it is the only facility of its kind in Russia, decorated entirely in biker style. Right in the lobby, guests and all curious people can see a large collection of motor vehicles, so in a sense, this is not just a place to stay, but also a museum. At the very entrance to the hotel, the tourist will be greeted by a “ghost rider” - this is an interesting sculptural composition, the “trick” of which is the presence of lighting.
The designers and owners of the establishment cannot deny creativity; not only the appearance of the hotel is of interest, but also the nearby gas station and the Garage cafe; the name corresponds to the spirit of the place, the interior, and the atmosphere. Just like in an old garage, you can find a variety of items here - from motorcycle parts and biker accessories to old gramophone records.
Hotel and Museum “Legends of the USSR”
- Address: st. Geroev Pionerov, 91V.
The museum function is performed by another object located on the outskirts of the city, at 932 kilometers of the federal highway. The hotel with the nostalgic name “USSR” is located on the upper floors, and the first and ground floors are given over to the “Legends of the USSR” museum, which tells about the history of Soviet life.
Here we collected original everyday items from kitchen utensils to the legendary Chaika car. From the automobile industry, of course, you can see not only the “Seagull”; the collection of cars is very rich. Many techies will be interested in Soviet-era household appliances, reel-to-reel and cassette recorders, tube TVs, record players, striking wall clocks and much more.
The exhibition also includes numismatic items, awards and weapons. This museum, like a time machine, will take us back to a bygone era, people of the older generation will be able to immerse themselves in their childhood and youth, and young people will be able to learn and feel how their fathers and grandfathers lived.
Loga Park
- Address: Bolshevistskaya st., 77A, Staraya Stanitsa village.
Modern Kamensk-Shakhtinsky has acquired a number of tourist attractions thanks to the indifference and initiative of local entrepreneurs. Most of its most interesting places are privately made. So, in 2012, thanks to businessman Sergei Kurnashenko, a spontaneous unauthorized landfill on the outskirts of the city was not only liquidated and improved, but turned into an interesting park. This is a landscape reserve, a park for walking, and a place for relaxing with children. Loga Park has become a landmark throughout the Rostov region.
On an area of one hectare, the park contains many natural and man-made objects. It is located near bodies of water - river banks and ponds. There are benches and gazebos for relaxation, barbecue areas, and a variety of sculptural compositions and fountains.
When visiting the park, you can find yourself in “Through the Looking Glass” - this is the name of one of its zones, where distorting mirrors are installed near a picturesque waterfall. Children visiting Loga will meet characters from children's fairy tales and have the opportunity to frolic on the playground. The silhouettes of folklore heroes are shaped like some of the boulders in the “Rock Garden” located inside the park. There is also a small zoo with a poultry house. Of course, you won’t find any exotic animals there, but, for example, there are monkeys, deer, and porcupines here.
Museums and architecture of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky
The city's few museums with examples of architecture are also interesting places for tourists.
Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts and Folk Art
- Address: ave. Karl Marx, 56.
The local history museum is a must-visit place for curious tourists in any city. In Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, a museum of this profile has been officially called the “museum of decorative and applied arts and folk art” since 2003, and it has been operating since 1969 and was once a historical and local history museum. The range of topics and content of the exhibition are quite familiar.
In total there are 15 collections presented here. The ethnographic part and the history of everyday life is represented by everyday objects, starting from the 19th century up to samples of technology and electronics, the natural and natural sciences - by stuffed animals, the artistic part - by works of sculpture, painting and decorative and applied art. There is an interesting archaeological exhibition, collections of weapons and coins.
Museum of Nature of the Don Region "House of Nature"
- Address: Pochtovy Lane.
A separate local history museum is dedicated to the natural resources of the Don region in Kamensk-Shakhtinsk, it is called the “House of Nature”. People still often use the old name “Marusina Dacha”.
It is connected with the version that in pre-revolutionary times, a woman named Marya lived in the historical building where the Museum is now located. She was supported by a wealthy patron of noble blood, who built this house for her at the beginning of the last century at his own expense.
A visit to the museum will be a fascinating introduction to the local flora and fauna. The exhibits are combined into thematic compositions. The exhibition of the Kamensk Natural Museum is often called unique; it impresses with its completeness and diversity.
Theme park - museum complex of military equipment "Patriot"
- Address: Narodnaya street, 39.
Thanks to the efforts of entrepreneur Vladimir Beschastnykh, an open-air museum appeared next to the USSR Hotel, which can be visited by both tourists who came to Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and those who were in transit here. This exhibition of military equipment is a branch of the Patriot Park near Moscow, which is located in Kubinka.
The local museum has been operating since 2022. All exhibits, representing a wide variety of weapons of the past and present, can not only be viewed, but also touched. On the territory there is a hotel stylized with a “military theme”. You can feel like you are in barracks or in comfortable quarters for officers.
The building of the former village administration and noble club
- Address: Arsenalnaya, 8.
Among the architectural monuments of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky is the house of the mid-19th century, where the administration of the village was located. It was built in a classic style. Since 1871, a noble club operated there.
During Soviet times, the historical building became a children's educational institution and still performs this function. On the site of the Pioneer House there is now a Center for the Development of Creativity for Children and Youth.
Palace of Culture named after Gagarin
- Address: ave. Karl Marx, 62.
The cultural institution located on the main street is a legacy of the Soviet era. The austere but majestic House of Culture with a colonnade and a triangular roof, decorated with risalits and bas-reliefs, is a building very characteristic of Stalin times, which appeared in the year of the leader’s death - in 1953.
And when in 1961 man mastered space, the cultural center was named after the pioneer - Yu.A. Gagarin. The building still serves its original function and is considered an important center of the city’s cultural life. Nowadays, a modern 3D cinema operates in a building that is “overtly Soviet” in appearance.
Shop of merchant Shevkoplyasov
- Address: Podtelkova street, 76.
On the former Pokrovskaya Street, now called Podtelkova Street, there is a two-story building. The architectural monument has an interesting and varied history. Initially, it was a store opened by a merchant named Shevkoplyasov at the end of the 19th century.
And already at the beginning of the 20th century, shortly before the revolution, the building was “re-qualified” as a gymnasium for boys. Many worthy people came out of its walls, including physician T.E. Gnilorybov, historian and writer M.A. Alpatov.
Gymnasium building No. 12
- Address: K. Marx Avenue, 58.
If the men's gymnasium, which was once a store, has already become part of the history of the city, then the women's gymnasium still performs its educational function. Now it is an institution of general education, a gymnasium, bearing the number 12 and accepting students of both sexes in accordance with the modern education system.
The history of the gymnasium as an educational institution for girls began around the turn of the 19th – 20th centuries. It is known that the first issue took place back in 1908.
Then it was located in another building, the date of construction of which remains unknown. But the current building is more than a century old; it was erected in 1913 and is considered an architectural monument. The gymnasium changed numbers and statuses, in different years it bore the names of Frunze and Pushkin, but it remained an educational institution.
Museum of Legends of the USSR.
Entrance ticket 100 rub. Opening hours: from 9-00 to 19-00, from 14-00 to 14-30 break. Seven days a week. Photography is allowed free of charge. They ask you not to touch anything with your hands.
I remember this model very well. Of course, already in very used condition, ordinary citizens could purchase it. True, even second-hand, only very wealthy citizens were able to buy it. And where did the fortunes come from? Yes. In the USSR there was also a stratification of society. Some rode Pobeda, while others did not eat buckwheat porridge or white bread every day.
I forgot to take a photo of the plate for this car. I looked at such beauty. I would like to drive such a car. ZIL or Chaika are too big for me. And such a beauty is just right. By the way, there is enough space under the hood for any modern engine. And the design is more interesting than modern models. A true legend of the USSR.
The motorcycle with the cradle did not have a sign. But all my peers remember this model. I was rolled around in such a cradle and on a stiff upper lip more than once until the end of the 80s. The only change in this model is the absence of a mount for the machine gun.
It seems to me that there were many such station wagons in the USSR. I don’t know what models, but there were ambulances, taxis and other services. If I'm not mistaken, the ambulance was a Volga. Cars were not sold to private individuals. It was believed that such heavy-duty vehicles contributed to the development of shadow business.
Baby. There is a feeling that one person can move it with his hands. Just a toy. Such models can be placed in recreation parks, next to bicycle and scooter rentals. It would be popular. A beautiful model, she has appeared in feature films more than once.
A small collection of motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles, scooters. How funny they are. True, the bicycles have not changed much in appearance. The materials from which the speed limits are made have also changed. And the rest is the same: steering wheel, frame and 2 wheels.
Natural attractions of the city and surrounding area
Kamensk-Shakhtinsky is also famous for its richness of nature - both man-made and natural. There are also interesting vacation spots here.
Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after Gorky
- Coordinates on the map: 48.325721, 40.272840.
Riding on amusement rides, walks, and cultural programs are the standard functionality of a recreational park in almost every city of the Soviet Union. PKiO in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky is notable for being the oldest park in this city - it began its history back in the 1880s as a public garden.
Over the course of a century and a half, the park has been transformed and changed in accordance with the spirit of the eras. In the 1930s, sculptures appeared in the city garden; in the 1960s, the central object became a dance floor, fashionable for that era, where local vocal and instrumental ensembles performed. The garden officially became a park in the 1980s.
Park named after Mayakovsky
- Address: 48.333215, 40.253741.
The forest park, covering an area of 44 hectares along the bank of the Seversky Donets River, is the largest in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky. At one time, “Marusina Dacha” was built on the outskirts of the forest belt. The well-maintained park dates back to the 1950s.
In Soviet times, a recreation center and a swimming pool were built on its territory, alleys with benches for relaxation were organized, and the object was named after the outstanding futurist poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. The park has become a suitable place to take a walk and relax in nature.
Long Canyon (Long Canyon)
- Coordinates: 48.229037, 40.349825.
The most picturesque attraction, the result of intervention in nature, refers to the name of the city. Stone was once mined here. During the work in the 1970s, flooding began and an artificial lake was formed, at the bottom of which the working machines that extracted the stone remained forever buried. It was not possible to evacuate all the equipment in time.
The water here is of an unusual, beautiful turquoise color; it is always cold due to its origin - the quarry was filled with groundwater and is replenished with it. Due to its elongated shape, the man-made reservoir was called “Long Canyon” or “Long Canyon”.
Recreation center "Eldorado"
- Address: Chistoozerny village, Solnechnaya Dolina street, 1.
The recreation center, located on the shore of an artificial reservoir, has a mysterious name. Just as in the case of the Long Canyon, the predecessor of Eldorado Lake was a stone quarry, but unlike the canyon, swimming here is not only possible, but necessary. The territory is well equipped, all facilities are decorated in Indian style.
Such a unique greeting from Latin America. Entertainment awaits tourists on the territory of the recreation center. There are water slides and playgrounds for children. There are billiards, a bathhouse, bars and restaurants with a variety of cuisines, everyone can choose based on their gastronomic preferences.
Central city beach No. 1 “Volna”
- GPS coordinates: 48.335771, 40.270168.
There are several beaches in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and its surroundings, they are located both on the river and on other bodies of water. The main and most famous is called “Volna”, has municipal status and occupies an area of more than half a hectare. This section of the coastline became a beach destination back in the 19th century.
In those days there were two areas here: women rested by the water and swam separately from men. In Soviet times, namely in the 30s, the beach began to be developed, the necessary amenities appeared here - booths, benches, canopies in the shape of “mushrooms”. Nowadays, the beach has a well-developed infrastructure and food and retail outlets.
Temples and churches of the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky
All religious buildings are new, built at the end of the 20th – beginning of the 21st century. But their significance for the city is priceless.
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Address: per. Bashkevich, 85.
In the 1990s, construction of a single-domed church was underway; it was consecrated only in 2003. It was consecrated and began operating in 2003. The Church of the Intercession is a single-domed structure with a prominent refectory and bell tower. The brick temple attracts with its white decor. The refectory and bell tower are noteworthy.
It is interesting that the building was founded next to the place where construction of the Church of Peter and Paul began in 1914, but they did not have time to build it, the First World War began, and then, with the advent of the new government, the “unfinished” church was completely destroyed. In memory of this, a cross was erected near the new church.
Church of the Life-Giving Trinity
- Address: Rostovskaya street.
Opened in 1998. A brick cross-domed structure with five domes placed on a quadrangle and a bell tower - this is the architecture of the temple. Pilgrims are attracted to the church by the particles of the relics of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk located in it. The parish has a Sunday school and choir.
Church of St. Andrew the First-Called
- Address: Likhovskaya microdistrict, st. Pobedy, 57B.
A wooden church built from logs in the Old Russian style in one of the Likhovsky microdistricts. It was created at the expense of the townspeople in 2014-2015; the mastermind of the construction was a native of the microdistrict, Andrei Iosifovich Kremlev.
Church of All Saints Who Shined in the Russian Land
- Address: st. Voroshilova, 145B.
This temple is also wooden. It was built in 2013-2014. at the expense of parishioners. The exterior of the church is a tented temple, the so-called octagon on a quadrangle, with a refectory and a bell tower.
Not the automobile part of the exhibition.
I did not set out to replace your trip with viewing my photos, therefore, the photos are not in sharpness and are of poor quality. So that you understand what to expect from the trip, so that you get inspired by the idea, and be sure to go to the museum next weekend. Take your parents there, plunge into the past, or if you are young, please the older generation, parents, grandparents, with such a wonderful museum. Spend time with them. There are not many places where several generations would be interested together.
I guarantee you a lot of memories and impressions. We used many things ourselves, some of them were from our parents, friends, and acquaintances. Oh, we saw something in feature films. And it’s difficult to separate what we had from what was on the shelves in stores. Much is familiar, but I can’t remember who it was.
If you haven't been yet, then get going, friends!
Monuments of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky: where to go to take a photo
When visiting a new city for yourself, a tourist naturally tries to immediately take memorable photographs. In Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, monuments, sculptures or monuments can serve as an ideal backdrop for photography or selfies.
Bust of Matvey Platov
- Coordinates: 48.319078, 40.277856.
The famous Cossack chieftain, general at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, participant in the war with Napoleon and earlier military conflicts of that era, Matvey Platov, is a significant figure for the history of Russia in general and the Don Cossacks in particular. In Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, his memory is immortalized with a bust. It appeared in 2003. And in 2010, the square on which the monument stands was renamed in honor of Platov.
Memorial to the heroes of the Civil and Great Patriotic War
- Coordinates: 48.324247, 40.268558.
A general memorial in memory of the two bloody wars of our history in the first half of the 20th century was erected in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky in 1971. At the foot of the concrete stele are figures of three Red Army soldiers. Nearby, in a thicket in the shape of a five-pointed star, an eternal flame burns.
The complex is complemented by real wartime combat vehicles - T-34 and T-70 tanks. One of them - T-34 - appeared on this site only in 1990, four years after it was raised from the bottom of the river. It turned out that this tank, while participating in hostilities, fell through the ice in 1943.
Monument to the Pioneer Heroes
- Address: Pioneer Heroes Park.
A memorial in a public garden near Karl Marx Avenue is dedicated to the youngest victims of the Second World War. The monument to the pioneer heroes was created from brick and concrete by sculptor Anatoly Derkunsky in 1967; later the reconstruction of the monument, namely the installation of a stele with the names of the dead children, was carried out by the author’s son.
Monument-stone to the Cossacks, participants in the war with Napoleon
- Address: Musina street.
An ascetic monument in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky reminds of the Napoleonic era - a stone with a tablet and the inscription “Let the memory of heroes not fade throughout the centuries.” It was installed in the year of the bicentenary - in 2012, as evidenced by the indicated dates.
Monument to the Fisherman
- Coordinates: 48.333699, 40.273657.
“Trofimych” is how local residents dubbed one of the city sculptures installed on the Kamensk-Shakhtinsky embankment. The bronze sculpture of the Fisherman is the creation of three masters at once: A. and Yu. Ushakov and I. Pechugin. A male fisherman is depicted with a fishing rod and bucket near his feet. Already caught fish splashes in the bucket. “Trofimych” has been standing since 2008 and has already become a “habitual partner” for the local fishermen who regularly settle near it.
Monument to F. Podtelkov and M. Krivoshlykov
- Address: ave. Karl Marx, 56.
Fyodor Podtelkov and Mikhail Krivoshlykov - famous revolutionaries, leaders of the Red Cossacks during the Civil War, appear in the novel by M.A. Sholokhov "Quiet Don". The monument is a high relief. It was installed in 1974 near the local history museum. The location was not chosen by chance; it was here that the revolutionary committee was located.
Stele to the dead bikers
- Address: st. Heroes of Pioneers, 91.
Right on the highway near the Bike Hotel you can see an interesting monument, which is a pile of motorcycles - this is a monument to the dead bikers. It is not dedicated to any specific event, but reminds that motorized transport is quite dangerous and the chances of surviving an accident on it are much less than on a car. The section of the Don highway near the city is very difficult, accidents are not uncommon here, so the stele is addressed to the memory of all motorcyclists who tragically ended their lives on the road.
See also reviews of attractions in other cities of the Rostov region - Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog, Shakhty, Bataysk, Salsk, Volgodonsk, Novocherkassk and Azov
Kamensk-Shakhtinsky lies in an area with an interesting and varied history. Having been here, in this part of the Rostov region, you can get to know the Cossacks better, learn a lot of new things and have a good rest. The described sights of the city are only part of what a tourist simply must see in this place.
Sights of the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky
The city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky annually receives a large number of tourists and businessmen, as it has a fairly developed infrastructure and transport network. Some come to get acquainted with the city's attractions and relax, while others resolve business issues.
The main attractions are:
The Kamensky Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts and Folk Art is the only museum in the region in its profile.
On the territory of the park named after. Mayakovsky is the House of Nature . The museum widely presents the flora and fauna of the Don region.
The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Theotokos was founded on October 14, 1991, on the day of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. Its construction began in 1996 and was carried out with donations from city residents, Cossacks, funds from enterprises and organizations of the city, as well as private entrepreneurs. The grand opening of the temple took place on October 14, 2003.
In Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, many historical monuments related to the events of the October Revolution, the Civil and Great Patriotic Wars have been preserved.
The building of the Donetsk District School (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, K. Marx Ave., 26) is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. A memorial plaque is installed on the building in memory of the fact that from 1890 to 1893. K.A. studied at the Donetsk District School. Trenev - Russian Soviet writer, playwright (1878-1945).
The telegraph building (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Arsenalnaya St., 1) is a cultural heritage site of regional significance. The headquarters of the southern front in the fall of 1941 was located in the vicinity of Kamensk. The front commander was Colonel General Ya.T. Cherevichenko. In May-June 1942, the headquarters of the Southern Front was located in a building on the street. Arsenalnaya, 1. The front commander was Lieutenant General R.Ya. Malinovsky, chief of staff - Major General A.K. Antonov. From July 1945 to December 1946 The headquarters of the 5th Don Cossack Red Banner Cavalry Corps was located here.
Military-patriotic complex “Patriot” (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Narodnaya St., 39)
One of the attractions of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, where the past meets the present and everything around is permeated with the spirit of patriotism, is the Patriot military-patriotic park.
Here, in the open air, on an area of more than one hectare, there is an exhibition of samples of weapons and equipment, where everything can be seen and touched. Anyone can get here.
"Territory of Patriotism" includes exhibits of aviation, armored vehicles, artillery, sports facilities and historical exhibitions. There is a hotel and cafe on the territory of the park.
Memorial complex "Victory Park" (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Likhovskaya microdistrict)
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people over Nazi Germany in 1965 in the village. Victory Park was inaugurated in Likhovsky (now MKR Likhovskaya). In 1968, in front of the mass grave of the liberating soldiers, the monument “Grieving Motherland” was erected, made by the sculptor Golosov based on a sketch by the artist Platonov. In the center of the complex there is an eternal flame, above which is a figure of a grieving mother made of concrete. Along the perimeter of the slab there are signs with the names of hero cities. Also at the memorial there is a Wall of Sorrow with the carved names of fallen fellow countrymen.
Monument to anti-aircraft gunners (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, MKR Likhovskaya, Victory Park)
The pedestal on which the anti-aircraft gun is installed was opened in the Victory Park of the Likhovsky MKR on May 9, 1989. The inscription is carved on the pedestal: “To the valiant anti-aircraft gunners of the 16th anti-aircraft artillery air defense regiment from grateful Likhov residents.” In 1941-1942. anti-aircraft gunners heroically defended the Likhov sky from enemy air raids.
Museum “Legends of the USSR” (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Geroev-Pionerov St., 91-B, 932nd kilometer of the M-4 Don highway)
The “Legends of the USSR” museum contains real rarities of the Soviet era. The exhibition presents a collection of cars (including the first luxury Muscovites, Volgas, Zhigulis, Pobeda, etc.), motorcycles (the legendary Java, Minsk, Voskhod, IZH, Sova), bicycles (Tachyon, ZiCh, Sputnik, Shkolnik, Aist, Moscow , Orlyonok, Ural). In addition, there is a significant collection of famous samovars, cuckoo clocks, antique typewriters, scales, telephones, cameras, and dishes. There are also award medals and coins, military weapons and equipment from the Great Patriotic War period.
Recreation center "ELDORADO" is a picturesque place located in a canyon on the shore of a lake, 10 km away. from the city of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky at the address: 347842, Rostov region, Kamensky district, Chistoozerny village, st. Sun Valley, 1. There are 4 hotels on the territory of Eldorado. Stylish rooms with all amenities: shower, toilet, sink, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning. Sauna, steam room, relaxation room - everything for complete relaxation and recovery on the shore of a picturesque lake.
The recreation center "Venice" (Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Beregovaya St., 11) is a popular vacation spot for Kamensk residents and city guests.
