Map of Astrakhan with streets and houses, show on a satellite map of Russia online

Districts of Astrakhan
City of Astrakhan

, the administrative center of the region of the same name, is divided into 4 districts of the city[1][2][3].

City districts as intracity administrative units are not municipalities.[2]

Within the administrative-territorial structure, Astrakhan is a city of regional significance.[2][3][1]

Within the framework of local government, the city forms a single municipal entity - the city of Astrakhan

with the status of a city district.[2]

Map of Astrakhan, Astrakhan region. Detailed characteristics of the city.

Astrakhan is a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Astrakhan region. The city is an important cultural, economic and transport center of the Lower Volga and Caspian regions, with a rich history. The online map of Astrakhan shows that several European and Asian routes intersect in the city.

1333 - the first mention of the settlement of Hadji-Tarkhan, which was located on the territory of the current city;
13-14th century – Haji Tarkhan was a major center of caravan trade between Europe and Asia;
1395 – Haji Tarkhan was destroyed by Emir Timur;
1459 - the restored city becomes the capital of the Astrakhan Khanate;
1556 - the khanate and the city swore allegiance to Ivan the Terrible and became part of Rus';
1558 - the founding of a Russian fortress, which became a powerful outpost on the southeastern border of Rus';
1717 – formation of the Astrakhan province and granting Astrakhan the status of a provincial city;
1900 – 122 thousand inhabitants live in the city;
1943 - the modern borders of the Astrakhan region were approved;
1950-1960s - reconstruction of the city, new parks and neighborhoods were built, the Astrakhan Kremlin was restored.

The population of Astrakhan is 533 thousand people. National composition of the population: Russians 78%; Tatars 7%; Kazakhs 5%; Azerbaijanis, Armenians and Ukrainians 1% each; other 7%.

Districts of Astrakhan list

Kirovsky district
Leninsky district
Trusovsky district
Sovetsky district

Astrakhan is divided into 4 administrative districts. List by alphabetical order and population size with location on the city map. You can receive free reference information through the online form.

Astrakhan was first mentioned by an Arab traveler in 1334 as the settlement of Hadji-Tarkhan - the autumn residence of the khans of the Golden Horde. In 1395 the city was sacked by Tamerlane. In 1456, Astrakhan became the capital of the Astrakhan Khanate. In 1556, the Khanate was annexed to Russia by Ivan the Terrible.

Astrakhan on the map of Russia: geography, nature and climate

A map of the city of Astrakhan shows that the city is located in the southeast of the East European Plain , in the Caspian Lowland , on both banks of the Volga River and on its many tributaries and channels, 60 km north of the Caspian Sea .

Astrakhan on the map of Russia is located 1391 km northwest of Moscow. The distance to other major cities by road is:

Voronezh – 998 km to the northwest,
Krasnodar – 865 km to the west,
Stavropol – 600 km to the southwest,
Baku – 911 km to the south,
Atyrau – 357 km to the east,
Orenburg – 1659 km to the northeast,
Saratov – 796 km to the north.

The area around the city is semi-desert, and the terrain is flat, the average height in the city is 20 meters.

The climate of Astrakhan is sharply continental and arid, with significant amplitudes of ready and daily temperatures, the average annual temperature is +11 degrees Celsius. A moderately frosty winter with unstable snow cover lasts up to 3 months, the average February temperature is -4 degrees Celsius. Summer is hot and dry, lasting at least 5 months, characterized by dry winds, the average July temperature is +26 degrees Celsius. Approximately 230 mm of precipitation falls annually; according to this indicator, Astrakhan is the driest city in Europe.

Map of the city of Astrakhan with roads. Transport infrastructure.

Astrakhan is located at the junction of the most important roads and railways.

The following federal highways pass through the city:

R-215 Astrakhan - Makhachkala;
R-216 Astrakhan – Elista – Stavropol;
12Р-001 Astrakhan - Volgograd;
R-22 “Caspian” Moscow – Tambov – Borisoglebsk – Volgograd – Astrakhan.

from the Central Bus Station to Volgograd, Vladikavkaz, Voronezh, Akhtubinsk, Moscow, Novorossiysk, Sevastopol, Rostov-on-Don and other cities. The address of the bus station on the map of Astrakhan: Henri Barbussa street, 29B. Also within the city there are 8 bus stations providing smaller bus services.

The railway station Astrakhan 1 belongs to the Volga Railway and provides train traffic in the directions Moscow - Makhachkala, Volgograd - Grozny, Astrakhan - Atyrau, Baku - Moscow, Astrakhan - St. Petersburg, as well as electric trains in the directions Astrakhan-2 - Kutum, Aksarayskaya-2 - Kutum, gas processing plant - Kutum, Astrakhan-2 - Oleynikovo. The station is located at Privokzalnaya Square, 20.

Within the borders of Astrakhan there are 8 railway stations for freight and passenger purposes.

Astrakhan International Airport is located 8 km south of the city center and provides air communication between the city and Moscow, Aktau, Izmir and Antalya. Airport location: Aeroportovsky proezd, 1, side, 2.

Currently, water transport is represented by several motor ships plying around the outskirts of Astrakhan.

81 public transport routes – buses and minibuses – are available to residents. The city's bus fleet is in satisfactory condition due to the high wear and tear of transport units. The fare on government-regulated routes is 19 rubles, and on non-regulated routes – 22 rubles.

Sights of the city of Astrakhan

The Astrakhan Kremlin is a fortress built in 1558 on one of the Volga islands. Inside the white-stone fortress with 7 towers are: the Assumption and Trinity Cathedrals, the guardhouse and the Cyril Chapel. Attraction address: Trediakovskogo street, 2.
Astrakhan Embankment is a two-kilometer embankment in the city center with beautiful fountains, ancient buildings and a magnificent view of the Volga.
Astrakhan Planetarium , where the latest equipment offers the opportunity to see the starry sky, the movement of stars, and even watch the astronauts on the space station. Location: Admiralteyskaya street, 1/8.
The Astrakhan Museum of City History is a small two-story house in the area of the Kremlin and the embankment, where Ilya Ulyanov, the father of V.I. Lenin, lived. Here are exhibits of various social classes of Astrakhan during the era of the Russian Empire - peasants, merchants, townspeople, nobles. Some exhibitions are dedicated to the Ulyanov family and the ethnography of the region. The address of the museum on the map of Astrakhan: Ulyanov Street, 9.
United Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve – Museum of Local Lore of Astrakhan , founded in 1837. The museum has exhibitions about the history, nature, ethnography of the region, as well as unique archaeological finds up to 5 thousand years old. The museum is located on Sovetskaya Street, 15.
Museum of Culture of Astrakhan , where you can get acquainted with the life of great people who lived in the city at different times: N. Chernyshevsky, F. Chaliapin, N. Papayan, V. Barsova, M. Maksakova. The museum building is a house with a wooden veranda overgrown with wild grapes. On the map of Astrakhan with streets and houses it can be found on Chernyshevsky Street, 4.
The Museum of Military Glory is a place where the complete history of the Russian Armed Forces from ancient times to the present day is presented. A separate exhibition tells about the exploits of fellow Astrakhan citizens during the Second World War. The museum is located on Akhmatovskaya street, 7.
The Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the third largest Catholic church in Russia, built and illuminated in 1778. The temple was built in Baroque and Classicism styles and has two bell towers. Located on Babushkina street, 81.
The Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is a beautiful brick temple in the ancient Russian style with high towers and bead paintings inside. Location: Chekhov street, 10A.

How to find a plot on the public cadastral map of Astrakhan

Information is presented by type of property. To find out publicly available information on a site, you need to enter its cadastral number, location address, or click on the official map of Astrakhan and the data will open for you:

cadastral number;
appointment;
registered area;
for the house, the year of construction;
location coordinates.

By navigating a cadastral map from a satellite, you can assess the infrastructure surrounding the land plot, adjacent lands and objects.

To expand the list of information received about a land plot or building, here you can also order a report on the property or on the history of the transfer of rights, as well as a certificate of cadastral value.

Map of Astrakhan with streets and houses

St. Bera is a short (1.8 km) street in the historical center of the city, passing through the territory of the Kirov and Sovetsky districts. It starts from the Admiralteysky Bridge and ends at Chelyabinskaya Street. There are: the White Mosque, the Magnit and Pyaterochka supermarkets, and the local police station. The street development is mixed.
St. Kirova is another central street, 2.2 km long, starting from the Lovers' Bridge and ending near the Cyclists Park. On this street you can find: TSUM, Library named after. Krupskaya, Bratsk Garden, City Administration, City Duma, Children's Clinic No. 1, ASMU and Basic Medical College. The area at the beginning of the street is pedestrian and is called Arbat. The street development at the beginning and end is multi-storey, and in the middle - low-rise.
St. Communist is an important highway in the central part of the city, located in the Kirov and Leninsky districts. Opera and Ballet Theatre, Theater Park, Neftyanik Square, Oktyabr Cinema, Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve, monument to A.S. Pushkin - this is an incomplete list of attractions located within walking distance from this street.
St. Pobeda on the map of Astrakhan is a street in the Kirovsky district, running mostly not along residential buildings, but along service establishments: the Kirovsky market, the Kirovsky and Iceberg shopping centers, the Pobeda business center, the Astrakhan circus and the Spartak Sports Palace. . At the beginning of this short (1.6 km) street there is Victory Square.
St. Lenina is another street in the Kirovsky district, passing through the historical center of the city. It starts at Lenin Square near the Astrakhan Kremlin and ends at Aladin Street. In the immediate vicinity of this street there are: the Administration of the Kirov District, Armenia Square and the Sea Garden, the Annunciation Monastery.
Magistralnaya Street is one of the longest (7.2 km) arteries of the city, located in the right bank Trusovsky district, in the western part of Astrakhan. The street starts in the area of the New Bridge and ends near the non-passenger railway station Novolesnaya, turning into Sovetskaya Gvardiya Street. The street passes through the private sector interspersed with industrial zones. The old cemetery, the Dexter shopping center, the Oil and Gas Institute (AGTU) - everything that can be found nearby this street.
Vokzalnaya Square is a square in the city center, in the Leninsky district, on which there is a railway station, a bus station and the ParkInn hotel.
Admiralteyskaya is one of the most important streets in Astrakhan, passing through the entire historical part of the city: Swan Lake, Lenin and Oktyabrskaya squares, the Astrakhan Kremlin. The length of the street is 2.5 km.

Astrakhan

What do you need to do during your vacation in Astrakhan in order to feel the flavor of this southern city? We have prepared for you a list of things that are definitely worth doing while vacationing in Astrakhan.

Kremlin walls

Climb the Kremlin walls . In the towers of the Astrakhan Kremlin there are exhibitions related to the history of the city. An observation deck with loopholes through which you can look at the city is located in the Red Gate entrance tower. She is also the tallest. You can also view Astrakhan from above by climbing the cathedral bell tower of the Kremlin.
Take a boat ride along the Volga . The navigation season in Astrakhan begins in late April-early May and lasts until October. Pleasure boats depart from Petrovskaya Embankment around Gorodskaya Island - for one and an hour and a half.
Walk along Kirov Street . The historical street crosses the central district of Bely Gorod and is pedestrian in the section from Sovetskaya to Esplanadnaya. Kirov is called the “Astrakhan Arbat” - on summer evenings a cheerful and creative atmosphere reigns here.
Ride a camel. Centuries ago, loaded caravans from Central Asia and the Middle East came to the city. Do you want to plunge into the flavor of a medieval trading city from the Golden Horde era? Head to Saray-Batu, a recreated scenery of the ancient city. And exploring the city and the surrounding steppes is much more colorful - riding a camel.
Camel in "Saray-Batu"
© Alexey Panin
Eat watermelon . Be sure to spoon it on the beach - locals say it tastes much better this way. The watermelon season in Astrakhan begins in August. Choose the loudest watermelon on the market and go on a picnic.
Try Astrakhan fish and black caviar . Smoked or dried sturgeon and sturgeon caviar can be tasted right at the market. Sturgeon dishes are available in city restaurants. Instead of a classic fish steak, order something exotic: pasties with sturgeon or smoked carp ribs.
Go fishing . The most delicious fish is freshly caught with your own hands. If you have never fished on your own, it is worth going fishing with the locals. There are many fishing bases in the Volga delta. This is one of the richest places in Russia in terms of diverse catches. In the Astrakhan region you can catch sturgeon, beluga, sterlet, giant catfish and carp.
Buy a fish skin souvenir . Astrakhan craftsmen produce shoes, wallets, belts and passport covers from processed Caspian fish leather.
Listen to the singing of the mountains . In the Akhtubinsky district there is a unique mountain - Big Bogdo. The mountain grows by 1 mm every year and “sings”. The unusual effect of singing arises due to the relief: during the existence of the mountain, the steppe wind “carved” hundreds of holes, craters and caves in the mountain. Passing through the holes, the air produces sounds similar to a hum.

Guide

There is no single tourist route combining the attractions of Astrakhan. Tourists are guided by personal interest and the time allocated to explore the city. Cruise ship passengers are usually limited to walking around the historical center for a few hours. We offer you several routes in different parts of Astrakhan; if desired, they can be combined into one large route.

Route 1: White City

The White City of Astrakhan is the historical center of the city, located on an artificial nameless island, which is bounded by the Volga, the rivers Kutum and Tsarev, as well as the Varvatsia Canal. The basis of the historical buildings of the White City are low-rise stone houses built in pre-revolutionary times. A walk around the White City takes several hours. But, with visiting all the museums, such a route can take a full day.

Swan Lake

Annunciation Monastery . The ancient monastery of the 17th century with white stone walls is enough to examine from the outside.
Sovetskaya street . On one of the main streets of the city there are estates and mansions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You will see the building of the provincial government, the Mariinsky gymnasium, the drama theater and the three-story apartment building of Bagirov.
Astrakhan Kremlin . After passing through the cozy green Brotherly Garden, you will come out to the walls of the Astrakhan Kremlin. Explore ancient cathedrals and towers, climb the Kremlin walls and, if you have time, visit one of the Kremlin museums.
Swan Lake . Next, move towards the Volga. Pass by picturesque Swan Lake with a rotunda in the center of the reservoir. The Astrakhan Planetarium is also located here.
Triumphal Arch . The restored Arc de Triomphe is a tribute to the memory of the previous wooden arch, built for the arrival of Emperor Alexander II in Astrakhan. The baroque arch made of granite and marble is decorated with bas-reliefs depicting historical events that took place in Astrakhan.

Acquaintance with the central island of Astrakhan ends with walks along the embankments - Petrovskaya along the city branch of the Volga and Krasnaya along the Kutum river. At the end of the day, you can visit one of the city markets and try Astrakhan specialties.

Route 2: Slobody

A less popular, but more colorful route runs on the other side of the Varvatsia Canal. In the historical settlements, bounded by the Varvatsia Canal and Bakinskaya Street, the historical buildings of past centuries have also been preserved. But, unlike the White City, the houses here are wooden. Merchants and other people associated with trade lived in the settlements.

In the ancient settlements of Astrakhan

Start your walk from the Kriusha quarter with private low-rise houses built before the revolution. Next, go to the Morskaya Sloboda quarter, where fishermen previously lived. The next block along the route is Armenian Settlement. In addition to charming wooden houses, the Armenian Church of St. Hripsime, a German church and the Azerbaijani Baki Mosque are located here. In the Persian Sloboda quarter there are few traces left of the life of Persian merchants. Among the notable buildings here are Mamajanov's house and Agababov's estate.

Further along the route there is the Agryzhanskaya Sloboda quarter, where the descendants of the marriages of Indian merchants with Tatar women lived. The main attraction of the settlement is the Red Mosque (Central Mosque No. 1), built at the end of the 19th century. The largest historical district, Tatarskaya Sloboda, is notable for its mosques. On its territory there is the oldest mosque in the city - the White, as well as the Black and Nogai mosques.

At the end of the route, it is worth going beyond the historical settlements and visiting 2 Orthodox churches: the Church of St. John Chrysostom and the Vladimir Cathedral.

In detail: What to see in Astrakhan in 1 day 2 days

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Event tourism

In Astrakhan, the cultures of East and West, ancient traditions of nomadic peoples and modern culture intertwine. Astrakhan and the region host a large number of cultural events, ethnic festivals and holidays dedicated to the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Southern Volga and Caspian regions. What events are worth visiting while vacationing in Astrakhan?

International Festival of Vocal Art named after. V. Barsova and M. Maksakova takes place in Astrakhan in April. The festival is dedicated to classical music and opera. During the festival days, you can attend performances by artists of the Mariinsky Theater or listen to concerts of national orchestras from other countries.

The Vobla Festival is an annual fishing festival that has been taking place in Astrakhan since 1997. The festival takes place at the end of April, when huge schools of roach come from the Caspian Sea to the lower reaches of the Volga. The main part of the festival is a competition among amateur fishermen for the biggest catch.

Fisherman's Day in Astrakhan is one of the favorite holidays of the townspeople. It is celebrated on July 12th. On the Volga embankment, entertainment events and an exhibition of folk crafts are held, guests are treated to traditional fish soup and other fish dishes. The holiday ends with a concert of invited stars and fireworks.

The international festival of musical culture "Golden Horde" is celebrated on the territory of the cultural and historical complex "Sarai-Batu". As part of the festival, a reconstruction of “Bunchuk Batu” is held: archery competitions, sword fights and mass battles are held. Guests can try on the armor of a Mongol warrior and try the ethnic dishes of nomads.

Sand sculpture at the festival “Dreams of the Dunes”

Watermelon Day takes place in Astrakhan in September. The holiday is held in the form of a colorful fair, where guests can take part in master classes on carving (artistic watermelon carving) and watermelon eating competitions. The festival offers tastings of different varieties of watermelon - with green and orange pulp, as well as watermelon and melon desserts and cocktails.

The All-Russian camel races for the prize of the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation are the only camel races in our country. At the competitions you can not only watch this unusual spectacle, but also ride a camel yourself. Guests can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides and festive festivities.

The Fish and Geek festival is a popular event among young people. The festival, dedicated to cosplay and geek culture, is the largest festival of this type in the south of Russia. “Fish and Geek” takes place at the Zeichgauz museum and exhibition complex in October. Guests can visit interactive art zones based on popular video games and films, get acquainted with the achievements of robotics, watch reconstructions and performances by directors, artists and other geek stars.

The Delta Jazz festival takes place on the large and small stages of the Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theater. The program includes performances by musical jazz groups from Russia, Italy, the USA and other countries. The jazz festival in Astrakhan is held in mid-October.

The “Dreams of the Dunes” festival is held on the territory of the Sarai-Batu complex in mid-August. The main event of the festival is the sand sculpture competition. In the surroundings of an ancient city in the middle of the sands, the sculptures look especially authentic. Also, as part of the “Dream of the Dunes”, military-historical reconstructions, musical performances and an open-air concert until the morning are held.

The International Festival of Contemporary Art "Caspian" introduces guests and residents of Astrakhan to the musical creations of contemporary composers from regions of Russia and other countries. The festival is held at the Astrakhan Philharmonic in October.

Seasonal holidays

The climate of Astrakhan is not always favorable for travel. However, Astrakhan is charming in different ways in different seasons. Nature and attractions open up from new sides if you look at them in the off-season.

Winter

Astrakhan in winter

The weather in Astrakhan in the winter months is very unstable - frosts down to -30 degrees can descend on the city and last for 1-2 weeks, or thaws with above-zero temperatures may come. What to do at this time in Astrakhan? One of the favorite pastimes of the townspeople is ice skating on frozen canals and Swan Lake. In case of a thaw, the largest indoor skating rinks are located in the “Three Cats” shopping center and in the entertainment center. A traditional pastime for Astrakhan residents is horseback riding. This is a special type of sled that is made from a piece of wood with a soft seat and old hockey skates. People ride chunks on their knees and push off with a pair of metal rods. In winter, there are even comic competitions called “Chuni-Muni” held on Swan Lake.

Winter fishing is another popular activity among tourists in Astrakhan. Rivers and lakes in the region usually do not freeze until mid-December. Therefore, ice fishing is fun in the second half of winter.

Spring

At the beginning of spring, there may be frosts in Astrakhan, and sometimes strong winds blow. But by mid-April the weather is sunny and warm. This is the best time to travel to Astrakhan. The city is surrounded by flowering gardens; you can have picnics on the embankment with the first strawberries. In the vicinity of Astrakhan, the steppe begins to bloom - a stunningly beautiful sight. During the May holidays, the navigation season begins in Astrakhan - you can go on boat trips along the Volga within the region and beyond.

Blooms in Astrakhan Plan your vacation in Astrakhan not only in accordance with the calendar of events and weather conditions. Pay attention to the natural blooms - Astrakhan is an amazingly beautiful region. In the second half of April, tulips bloom in the Astrakhan steppes, poppies bloom abundantly and colorfully in May, June is the flowering season for cacti, and from the second half of July until the end of August, lotuses bloom in the Volga delta.

Summer

Astrakhan in summer

The hot Astrakhan summer is a time of festivals, fresh fruit and boating on the Volga delta. Despite the fact that it is in the Astrakhan region that the Volga flows into the Caspian Sea, there are no classic seaside beaches here. The confluence, the so-called seaside, is reed thickets, lotus fields and channels with huge water lilies. Agree, this looks much more exotic than the usual beach doing nothing at a resort? Therefore, the first thing tourists do on a country holiday in the Astrakhan region is rent a boat with a local ranger and go to explore the nature of the Volga delta. Sailing along the channels, you will see herons and swans, how ornamental chilim and reeds grow, you will pass through lotus fields and arches of willow branches. Don’t forget your swimsuit: in the wild places of the seaside, swimming is a special pleasure.

You can also swim in Astrakhan. Basically, these are the sandy banks of the Volga and its tributaries. The main beach is located on the eastern side of Gorodsky Island, opposite the central part of Astrakhan. Other popular beaches in the area: in the villages of Assadulaevo and Rassvet, as well as on the spit in the village of Sovetsky. The beach season in Astrakhan begins in June and lasts until the end of summer. True, in some reservoirs you can swim only until the end of July - in August, fresh water blooms. In June and early July, a beach holiday can be overshadowed by mosquitoes and midges - there are a lot of them in the Volga delta. The best month for summer holidays in Astrakhan is August - watermelon season.

More about the beaches of Astrakhan

Autumn

Autumn Astrakhan

The first half of autumn is a mild and warm time. Autumn is equally suitable for excursions around the city and for trips around the Astrakhan region. In September and October, the city hosts many festivals and celebrations, with markets filled with sweet watermelons and melons, vegetables and fruits.

During the November holidays in Astrakhan, frosts and rainy weather with piercing winds are possible. This time is suitable for exploring the city's museum collections and theaters. And on warm days you can still get out into nature - the Volga delta, falling asleep towards winter, with rare birds during this period looks enchanting and very poetic.

Fishing

Fishing in Astrakhan is one of the main tourism brands in the region. This activity attracts thousands of fans from other regions of Russia and even from abroad all year round. Despite the fact that a decent catch is practically guaranteed at any time of the year, fishing in Astrakhan and the region has its own characteristics in different months.

Fishermen in Astrakhan

In the winter months, when there is no ice on the reservoirs, carp bite well, and during ice fishing, perch and pike bite well. Also caught in winter are rudd, roach, saberfish and silver bream. The ice begins to fall in mid-December and lasts until the 20th of February. Spring fishing in Astrakhan is divided into 3 periods. From mid-March to the last week of April pike perch, asp, perch, roach and pike bite. The bite is excellent - even beginners can boast of a rich catch. In the last week of April, high water begins due to discharges from the Volzhskaya hydroelectric station - the bite worsens. From mid-May until the 20th of June, fishing is possible only in special fishing areas.

June fishing is overshadowed by the abundance of midges. In June, the Caspian herring season begins, and predatory fish actively bite. Hot July is a great time to catch pike perch, catfish and asp. On the riffles, sabrefish go well. August is the most popular month for holidays in Astrakhan. Because of this, the fishing bases are crowded, and accommodation costs more than in other months.

In September, predatory fish are caught; among the “peaceful” underwater inhabitants, tench bite well. Foggy October is great for catching pike perch, carp and asp. November with drizzly rains is the best time to catch walleye. The catch this month is literally crazy.

Where to catch sturgeon in the Astrakhan region? All individuals of the sturgeon family are listed in the International Red Book. Official sturgeon hunting is permitted only in special reservoirs for a fee. But even paid fishing is possible only at a strictly designated time and under certain favorable conditions. Catching sturgeon is prohibited at night and during the spawning season.

There are many recreation centers for fishermen in the region. Most of them offer rental equipment, boats and huntsman services. The most budget options with a minimum level of comfort will cost 500 rubles per day. There are full-fledged guest houses with a bedroom, kitchen and bathhouse. The cost of such accommodation facilities starts from several thousand.

Party places

Petrovskaya embankment in the evening

The Kosa district is considered the most party place in Astrakhan. This is a piece of land that emerged from under the water due to a change in the course of the Volga at the end of the 18th century. The center of city parties is Fioletova Street. The best bar on Fioletova is considered to be the “Cult Bar” or, simply, “Cult”. Next door, on Ulyanov Street, is the Dublin bar, which serves shots with caramel vodka for only 50 rubles per shot. The best craft beer and burgers are served at Escobar.

“Jet Set” is a bar with original cocktails and a club summer area for open-air dancing. People come to Chicago House to dance and listen to quality music - it is considered the club with the best sound in the city. Here you can also have dinner and sing karaoke in a separate room. The Lost World resto club is considered one of the most elite establishments in Astrakhan. The Sixth Element nightclub is part of a large entertainment complex with bowling, billiards and a cinema.

Cultural recreation in open areas

On summer evenings, concerts and dance events take place in the city's open areas. The Opera House organizes the Music on the Grass festival. Concerts are being held on Swan Lake as part of the “Music on the Water” project from the Astrakhan Philharmonic. On the Krasnaya and Petrovskaya embankments, concerts of Astrakhan musical groups and invited stars are held in the evenings throughout the summer. Open-air film screenings take place on Lenin Square on Friday evenings. The city’s theaters also open summer stages: the Drama Theater gives performances as part of the “Theater in the Garden” project, and the Youth Theater opens the “Theater Kaleidoscope” project in the art courtyard of the Kremlin. Lovers of fine art can visit the museum courtyard of the Astrakhan Art Gallery.

Art objects

Art objects from the Chilim festival are one of the main informal attractions of Astrakhan. As part of the festival, young artists decorate the nondescript walls of Astrakhan houses with creative graffiti. The most remarkable objects of street art in Astrakhan:

“Personification” is the image of a modern Turgenev girl: the girl’s portrait consists of quotes from Turgenev’s works. There is a portrait on the house on Turgenev Street, 2.
A theater curtain with Pasternak peeking out from behind it (a reference to the poem “Hamlet”) is painted on the wall near the Drama Theater. Exact address: intersection of st. Lenina, 25/1 and Sovetskaya, 28/1.
“Interweaving” - an abstract drawing decorates the wall of the dormitory of the Astrakhan Medical Academy. Drawings by the same author in the same style can be seen in other cities of Russia and, while traveling, you can collect a collection of photos.
On the territory of the destroyed Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery there is graffiti with a monastery guarded by an angel.

Street art lovers should also visit Tsoi's wall on Teatralny Lane. The old transformer booth at the intersection of Kirov and Shaumyan is remarkably painted - a caricature of wall advertising that spoils the appearance of the city.

Vacation with children

The unusual nature and fabulous architecture delight adults and children alike. The white-stone Kremlin with the golden domes of the churches on the island reminds children of the fairy tale about Tsar Saltan, and the wooden towers and stone mansions seem like a portal to the past. The color is added by neighborhoods with wooden galleries and lively southern courtyards. But you shouldn’t limit yourself to just walking around the city. There are many places in Astrakhan and its surroundings that are worth visiting with children.

In the local history museum, children are especially interested in looking at stuffed huge Astrakhan fish. And the Moulage Museum is entirely dedicated to frogs and toads. At the house-museum of Velimir Khlebnikov there is a children's project “Veranda of Fairy Tales”, introducing the work of the poet.

The only Ferris wheel in the city is located in Planet Park. There you can ride carousels, catamarans or jump on trampolines. On a bad day, you can visit the entertainment center with trampolines and labyrinths. At the Golden Club water park you can ride open-air slides, swim in pools and participate in entertainment events with an animator.

Wildlife of the Astrakhan region

The Baba Frosya Zoo is located in the village of Ivanchug. This is a very cozy place where animals live in spacious enclosures and pens. On an area of 2 hectares you will see: lions, leopards, hyenas, brown bears, raccoons, steppe foxes, raccoon dogs, buffalos, camels, llamas, birds of prey and waterfowl. In summer, there is an aqua zone with swimming pools on site. There are also areas for fishermen and gazebos with barbecues.

The Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve is worth a visit to see animals in their natural habitat. In the Volga delta you can see giant pink pelicans and Caspian seals, and in the steppe part of the reserve - antelopes and saigas. There are routes visiting the Lotus Valley and the Cordon tract with cacti.

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Economy and industry of Astrakhan

The basis of the economy of Astrakhan is the fuel and energy complex, represented by the oil and gas production enterprises LUKOIL-Nizhnevolzhskneft LLC and Gazprom Dobycha Astrakhan LLC, as well as the electricity generation enterprise Astrakhanenergo OJSC.

Other important sectors of the economy are the food, engineering, petrochemical and forestry industries. The following organizations operate in these areas:

JSC "Shipbuilding" and "Astrakhan Shipyard";
OJSC Zheldorremmash Astrakhan Diesel Locomotive Repair Plant";
OJSC "Astrakhan Fish Processing Plant" and "Kaspryba";
OJSC "Astrakhan Plant of Rubber Technical Products";
OJSC "Astrakhan Distillery"

Freight transportation, tourism and the service sector also play an important role in the city's economy.