History of the formation of Penza
To protect the territory of the Russian state from external enemies, in 1663, at the direction of the second Russian Tsar from the Romanov dynasty, Alexei Mikhailovich the Quiet, a governor arrived on the Penza River with a hundred Circassian Cossacks to build a fortress. The plan for the defensive structure was developed by Lieutenant Colonel Osip Zumerovsky. The latter continued to lead the construction.
The total length of the Kremlin’s defensive walls was more than 950 meters, and a settlement of people called upon to perform military or administrative service grew around them. Responsibilities for creating a settlement nearby were assigned to the first Penza governor Elisey Lachiny.
At that time, the established settlement numbered approximately 3,300 people. The fortress was attacked several times, but the city was not conquered.
In gratitude for the protection of Russia's borders on the southeastern side, the Tsar presented Penza with an icon of the Kazan Mother of God. It has survived to this day and is now the main shrine of the city among the Orthodox.
In the middle of the 18th century, the Kremlin ceased to fulfill its strategic function. And after some time, the region became one of the largest in Russia in the production of agricultural products.
In 1801, Penza received city status. Then it became the main city of the Penza district.
From this year, the city infrastructure begins to develop, educational and cultural institutions, industrial and agricultural enterprises are created.
Where is the city of Penza? We'll talk about this in more detail below. Now Penza is a regional cultural center of the Russian Federation with a developed industry, where 530 thousand indigenous people live on an area of 305 km².
The city tourist office organizes daily walking tours for tourists to the main historical sites of the city.
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Lermontovo State Lermontov Museum-Reserve "Tarkhany" is a unique historical and cultural monument of national importance. Half of the life of the great Russian poet, writer and playwright Mikhail Lermontov passed here. Here, in the noble estate environment, the diversity of folk life, in communication with nature, with the riches of his native language, he received indelible impressions. Here are the origins of his attitude and character, and of many of his creations. The poet’s ashes also rest here. The Tarkhans entered the poet’s destiny as the most precious, best and kindest, as the most precious particle of great Russia, which he loved strongly, passionately and tenderly. New Year's performances, round dances, competitions and quizzes, master classes, interactive classes, horseback riding in a snow-covered garden, as well as excursions to museum exhibitions where you can learn new things about Mikhail Lermontov - all this on New Year's weekend in Tarkhany.
Where is?
Where is the city of Penza? The city is located on the Volga Upland in the central part of Russia. Penza is located 629 km southeast of the Russian capital.
The city coordinates are as follows:
- Latitude: 53°12.0396′ N. w.
- Longitude: 45°0.2784′E. d.
The region borders on the following regions: Saratov (in the south), Ryazan (in the north-west), Tambov (in the west), Ulyanovsk (in the east), and the Republic of Mordovia (in the north).
The following cities are located near Penza (distance is indicated in parentheses):
- Sursk (47 km).
- Kuznetsk (107 km).
- Zarechny (363 km).
- Kamenka (258 km).
- Serdobsk (98 km).
- Nizhny Lomov (95 km).
- Nikolsk (91 km).
- Belinsky (109 km).
- Gorodishche (47 km).
- Spassk-Ryazansky (332 km).
Cathedral
On the central alley of the Mironositsky cemetery there is the Assumption Cathedral. In 1836, there was a wooden church on this site. 63 years later, during a city fire, it burned down. And in 1905, on the foundation of the burnt temple, a stone cathedral with three altars was built.
In 1937 the cathedral was closed, and for eight years it housed army warehouses. From 1945 to the present time, liturgies and church services have been held in the cathedral. They can be attended by tourists and city guests. Since 2000, a Christian school for children and adults and theological educational courses have been operating on the territory of the Cathedral.
How many people live in the Penza region?
The population of the region, according to Rosstat, is 1,290,898 people. (2021). Population density - 29.78 people/km2 (2021). Urban population - 69.71% (2020).
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Trinity Convent
We already know where Penza is. But there are still some sights to consider. For example, tourists are wondering where the convent is located in Penza? In the old part of the city it is located on Kirov Street. Its history begins in 1689.
At that time, the priest of the city Nativity Church gave a manor plot for the construction of women's housing to those who suffered from the raids of nomads on the territory of the Penza region.
After some time, two more estate plots were annexed to the first estate. Their total area was 10,500 m2. It was decided to build a convent and two churches on it.
In 1746, on the site of wooden church buildings, a stone Trinity Church was erected and consecrated in the name of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, and the monastery officially became known as the “Trinity Convent”.
Now tourists have the opportunity to explore two operating stone churches and attend church services. There is a children's Sunday school on the territory of the monastery. There is also a church library here.
Exiting the non-working days regime: what awaits Penza after the mini-lockdown
Photo: regional government
The decision was made in the government at a meeting of the operational headquarters
Penza region leaves
from the non-working days regime from Monday. The regional authorities made this decision at a meeting of the operational headquarters. What awaits Penza after the mini-lockdown?
Students will return to school
from the holidays and will begin full-time education, but in compliance with sanitary and epidemiological measures in all educational institutions.
As usual
All kindergartens will start working. This was reported by the press service of the regional government. In addition, it became known that students will continue their studies in a semi-distance format. For all unvaccinated Penza residents who are over 60 years old, the self-isolation regime remains in effect.
Introduced non-working days regime
could significantly impact business in the region. Therefore, touching on this topic, Oleg Melnichenko reported on the measures being prepared to support entrepreneurs in the context of coronavirus restrictions, and on the resumption of the work of the regional headquarters to ensure sustainable economic development.
Despite the introduced in the region
anti-Covid measures, based on the results of Friday, the largest number of new patients with Covid was noted for the entire period of observation. According to the portal stopcoronavirus.rf, the anti-record was 387 cases of infection per day on November 5. Thus, in the Penza region, for the fourth day in a row, the highest incidence rates of COVID-19 appeared (indicators in the previous three days were 381, 382 and 385 people, respectively).
At the same time, the Russian operational headquarters
on the fight against coronavirus updated information on the level of collective immunity that has been achieved in different regions of the country.
This figure has been achieved
including by providing the region with the vaccine itself. Recently, another batch of Sputnik V against coronavirus infection arrived in the Penza region. A total of 58,800 kits of the drug arrived.
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Pokrovsky Bishops' Cathedral
Where is the bishop's cathedral located in the city of Penza? On Chkalova Street. Tourists pay attention to the beautiful religious building, which is called the Penza Intercession Bishops' Cathedral.
The first wooden temple structure was built after the formation of the city itself in the Starodragun settlement, in which a voluntary equestrian Cossack squad was formed (now this is the area of Kalinin Street).
In 1680 the temple was burned, but 7 years later it was restored. At that time, the Vladimirov Icon of the Mother of God was preserved in the church, in honor of which another church building was erected nearby.
In 1765, a stone temple was built on the site of these two wooden churches. It has survived to this day. In 1931, city authorities banned church services. Then the temple was closed, and the premises housed a cinema for a long time.
After 58 years, the building was returned to the Penza church leadership. Restoration work began in 1990. In 1998, the cathedral was consecrated, and daily church services began on October 14.
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For reference: • State Lermontov Museum-Reserve “Tarkhany”. Penza region, Belinsky district, village. Lermontovo, st. Bugor 1/1, 89374035031 • Nikolsk Museum of Glass and Crystal, Penza Region, Nikolsk, st. Komsomolskaya, 21, (84165) 4-55-24, opening hours: daily from 10.00 to 17.00, except January 7 • Equestrian club "Lukomorye", Penza region, village. Zolotarevka, st. Surskaya, 23a, 8 (8412) 75-26-56. • Paradise estate Danshino, Penza region, Belinsky district, village. Danshino, Lugovaya st. 17B, 89273751695 • Recreation center "Armievo", Penza region, Shemysheysky district, village. Armievo, st. Armyevsky Pond, 89023541915
Toy railway
Penza Children's Railway, located on the outskirts of the city near the village of Sosnovka, is one of the main attractions. Since 1985, the educational and entertainment children's complex has become a favorite vacation spot for Penza children and city guests.
The length of the ring road is 1.5 km and runs through a forest area where two intermediate stations are located - Pionerskaya and Sosnovka. A special feature is that this narrow-gauge railway is operated by children under the guidance of railway mentors.
Automobile highways
Four federal highways pass through Penza:
- M5 "Ural" is a federal highway that passes through Samara, Moscow, Ufa, Orenburg, Yekaterinburg, and Chelyabinsk. Part of the Asian route AH7. The total length of the highway is 1879 km. The road surface is asphalt.
- P208 is a highway that has the status of a federal highway. The total length of the road is 358 km. The route originates in Tambov and passes through Kirsanov, Rasskazovo, Kamenka, Belinsky. The final destination of the road is Penza. The road surface of the route is asphalt.
- P158 is a federal highway. The total length of the highway is 611 km. The road originates in the city of Nizhny Novgorod and passes through Penza, Issa, Arzamas and Saransk. The final destination of the road is Saratov. The road surface is asphalt.
- The E30 is a European route that passes through the UK. The road originates in the city of Cork, Ireland. The route crosses the following countries: Poland, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland. The total length of the highway is 5,800 km. The final point of the route is the city of Omsk.
The city of Sputnik and its attractions
Where is Sputnik located in Penza? In the southern part of the city there is the Pervomaisky district (an area of more than 50 km²). It was created in 1979 by annexing several villages located near Penza.
Once upon a time there was a large field and a sand quarry on this site. For 10 years, under the leadership of the regional leadership, construction work was carried out and urban infrastructure was created.
Now this territory is considered a city within a city, where more than 20 thousand people live (area - 275 hectares). Residential areas, kindergartens, schools and other city institutions have been created here. The main attractions are the embankment, located on the shore of an artificial lake, and the light and sound fountain built in 2014.
This attraction consists of a complex of three fountains that are controlled by a computer system. In the evening, thanks to the lighting, which changes to the beat of the music, it looks especially attractive. The building is located on Naberezhny Boulevard and is a popular vacation spot for residents and guests of the city of Sputnik.
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Armievo The whole family can spend the January holidays in a secluded corner of the Shemysheysky district of the Penza region - at the Armievo tourist base. Thanks to its picturesque places and its infrastructure (houses for accommodation, gazebos, a bathhouse, a restaurant), “Armievo” organizes any winter New Year’s leisure to appreciate the winter holiday in all its glory. This is truly the real “Penza Karelia”!
How to get to Penza?
Where is Penza located? We have already found this out. How to get to the city from Moscow? Depending on your financial capabilities, you can get to Penza by choosing one of three options.
You can use the services of airlines. Planes depart from Domodedovo and Vnukovo and land at Bolshoye Savino International Airport 1.5 hours later. The ticket price is approximately 7,000 rubles.
The Moscow-Orsk and Moscow-Penza trains arrive at the main railway station of Penza.
Trains depart from Kazansky station. And they arrive in Penza in 14-15 hours. The ticket price will cost 1,150 rubles (reserved seat) or 1,810 rubles (compartment).
In Moscow, three bus stations (Kazansky, Shchelkovsky, South Gate) send long-distance buses from Moscow to Penza. Travel time is approximately 14-15 hours. Ticket price starts from 1200 rubles.
