Civil Aviation History Museum
Anyone who dreamed of becoming a pilot as a child must visit the amazing aircraft reserve in Ulyanovsk at least once. In the open air, the founders of the museum collected about 4,000 airplanes, helicopters and other types of aircraft on an area of 17 hectares!
Once on the territory of this unique attraction of Ulyanovsk, you will learn how the civil aviation industry was born in the distant past and what it has come to at the moment. Here you can find both ancient rarities of aircraft and more recent models of jet aircraft. Individual specimens are very rare in our country and throughout the world.
Attractions in the surrounding area
Civil Aviation History Museum
Address: st. Aviatsionnaya, 20A Telephone: Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10:17, Sat-Sun 10:16 Cost: 100 rubles
Ulyanovsk is considered the center of Russian aircraft manufacturing, where the majority of civil and military aircraft are produced.
The Aviation Museum was opened in 1983, its total area is 18 hectares, and the exhibition consists of 4 thousand objects, most of which are originals. Among the particularly valuable ones are the ANT-4 - the world's first heavy all-metal bomber, the TU-104 jet airliner and the TU-144 supersonic airliner.
Yulovsky Pond
Coordinates: 53.967, 46.5201 Inzensky district, Yulovo village How to get there: from Ulyanovsk along the P178 highway west to Ureno-Karlinsky, where turn left and follow to Yulovo
Yulovsky Pond is a man-made natural monument, created 100 years ago by order of the local landowner Yulov. Initially, it was an ordinary dam, but over time it became a protected area with a unique flora and fauna.
The length of the pond is 2 km, width 500 m, and it is fed by the waters of the Chernaya River.
Yulovsky Pond has the status of a natural landmark of regional significance.
White Lake
Coordinates: 53.11812 46.585016 Nikolaevsky district How to get there: along the Ulyanovsk-Moscow R-119 highway to the Nikolaevka village stop
The reservoir received its name due to its exceptionally clean water with slight mineralization and white sand at the bottom. The lake is fed by groundwater and precipitation, but regularly cleans itself.
Sometimes the surrounding area is called the corner of Finland, since its natural features are more typical of the northern regions.
Black Lake
Coordinates: 54.1758 48.2056 Address: Ulyanovsk, Zasviyazhsky district
Black Lake is an ecological reserve located on the left bank of the Sviyaga River. The area of the reservoir is about 7 hectares, the maximum depth is 2.4 meters. It is fed by the underground waters of the Sviyaga River and the channels flowing from it.
Several hundred plants grow on the territory of the lake, including: the rare lady's slipper, round-leaved wintergreen, and broadleaf sedum. There are many animals: weasels, muskrats, hedgehogs.
House-Museum of V.I. Lenin
The house in the courtyard of which that same little Volodya Lenin “with a curly head” and “in felt boots” was running along an ice slide, at that time still being Ulyanov. Here he grew up, played and, of course, “studied, studied and studied again.”
This place takes visitors back to those distant years when Lenin was still very young, and perhaps was just beginning to think about politics. The home of the Ulyanov family seems to tell us that even such famous people needed the same things as an ordinary person - a warm bed, a mug of hot tea and evening leisure with a fascinating book.
Ulyanovsk Victory Park
Ulyanovsk Victory Park is a monument to the Second World War. At the entrance we are greeted by the legendary IS-3 tank. The Alley of Heroes tells the story of the courageous Ulyanovsk residents who brought Victory on their shoulders, and the exhibition of military equipment and weapons will tell by what means it was achieved.
The Park has many attractions for both children and adults. There is also a Ferris Wheel, which offers a magnificent view of the city. Having been in Ulyanovsk, you definitely need to visit this place.
Entertainment
Ferris wheel
Address: Victory Park Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Cost: 150 rubles for children, 200 rubles for adults
The attraction is located in Victory Park, the height is 40 meters. It was built in 2022 on the site of an old wheel, and allows you to admire the landscapes of Ulyanovsk from a bird's eye view. You can ride the Ferris wheel in a closed cabin or on an open platform with comfortable chairs.
The attraction operates in summer and winter.
Sports and entertainment complex "Leninskie Gorki"
Address: Stepan Razin descent, 33 Telephone: Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Cost: 250-700 rubles
Leninskie Gorki is a year-round sports complex where you can go snowboarding, alpine skiing or tubing. The length of the tracks is 400 and 600 meters, and the elevation difference in some places reaches 1 km.
The complex has several lifts that allow visitors to climb the slopes, equipment rental points, and a cafe. Qualified trainers work.
Spaso-Voznesensky Cathedral
Among the architectural sights of Ulyanovsk, the Spaso-Voznesensky Cathedral, which is especially important for Orthodox Christians, occupies a special place. It was built back in the 17th century, but in the harsh 30s of the last century it was closed and then destroyed.
And only in 2014, to the great joy of believers, the first service in many years was held there. And in 2015, Patriarch Kirill celebrated the Divine Liturgy in this sacred place.
The cathedral amazes with both its interior decoration and the external beauty of its golden domes. He will always shelter within his walls all those who long to find solace and peace in faith.
The best attractions in the surroundings of Ulyanovsk
Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Nikolskaya Mountain
Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Nikolskaya Mountain
The chapel is located 25 km from Ulyanovsk, on a steep mountain. The building was built in 1996. Previously, there was a chapel built here in 1862, but it was demolished in the mid-20th century. This place was considered holy back in the 16th century; according to legend, a miraculous icon appeared here, protecting Surskoye from the Tatar raid.
The chapel is small, in pseudo-Byzantine style, with simple interior decoration. There is a wonderful observation deck nearby.
Address: st. Gagarina, 19, Surskoe, Ulyanovsk region.
Arbuginskaya mountain
Arbuginskaya mountain
Located near the bay, above the Arbuga River. This is one of the most beautiful places in the Ulyanovsk region - water surface on three sides, you can see the city and wind turbines.
The mountain ridge itself is now part of the closed zone of the reserve (entry by passes), but there is an observation deck nearby. The mountain is relatively close to Ulyanovsk (70 km), a suitable place for a weekend hike.
Address: Arbuginskaya Mountain, Ulyanovsk region, Russia
Entrance: for adults - 150 rubles.
Official website: https://npsenggory.ru
Arsky temple complex
Arsky temple complex
20 km from Ulyanovsk there are the churches of the Epiphany, St. Xenia of Petersburg, as well as the baptistery and chapel. Some of the buildings were erected in the 18th–19th centuries, on the site of even more ancient buildings. And the Church of Xenia of Petersburg was built at the beginning of the 21st century, but successfully fit into the existing architectural ensemble.
Snow-white churches in the ancient Russian style are located in a picturesque location. People come here for the monuments of church architecture and, of course, for visiting churches.
Address: Arskoye village, Ulyanovsk region
White Lake (Nikolaevsky district)
White Lake (Nikolaevsky district)
A natural attraction 170 km from the city - located on a small hill. Pine forests grow around the lake. The local air is considered healing for people with diseased lungs.
There are several sanatoriums and holiday homes here. Local recreation is valued by nature lovers - there are sandy beaches near the lake, and an abundance of berries and mushrooms in the forest.
Address: White Lake, Ulyanovsk region
Sengileevskie Mountains
Sengileevskie Mountains
The national park near the town of Sengiley is divided into an open zone (recreational) and a closed zone (reserve). Here you can go hiking (the “In the Footsteps of the Marmot” route is especially popular), and there are camping spots in the park.
The main attraction is the Grannoe Ukho - the highest place in the park, and the chalk steppes near Tushna with unique inhabitants.
Address: Sengileevskie Mountains, Ulyanovsk region, Russia
Entrance: for adults - 150 rubles.
Official website: https://npsenggory.ru/
Skripinskie Kuchura
Skripinskie Kuchura
A natural attraction 100 km from the city. It consists of stone blocks that seem to “float” on top of each other. According to geologists, these are areas of ancient landscape. Several million years ago all the local landscapes looked like this.
A good place for a small hike - there are pine forests all around, no steep climbs, picturesque views.
Address: Skripino village, Ulyanovsk region
Water park "Ulet"
For lovers of extreme sports and active recreation, we recommend going to the Ulet water park in Ulyanovsk. Here is one of the largest slides in the entire Volga region; in total there are 7 water slides and 5 pools of different sizes. The water temperature remains comfortable for the body at any time of the year. This is a great place for adults and children. It doesn't matter what the weather is like outside, it's always summer here. And for those who want to relax and unwind, there are saunas and steam baths.
Tired after a hard week of work? Then welcome to the Ulyanovsk water park, you will get a lot of joy, fun, pleasure and positivity.
Aquapark
You can devote the whole day to a trip to the Ulyot water park. It is located on the territory of Vladimirsky Park on the outskirts of the city. Children will enjoy water activities and a walk through the park with an artificial pond and the palace of the Imperial Club Deluxe Hotel.
It is impossible to visit all the sights in Ulyanovsk in 1 day. But you can highlight the key points for yourself and follow the schedule. Explore the secrets of this Volga city - you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Fire Department Museum of Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk
The museum opened in the Fire Convoy building. It contains many exhibits telling about the development of firefighting from the 19th century to the present day.
A separate part of the exhibition consists of stables where horses used for fire protection were located. The organizers presented documents and materials of those times, as well as extinguishing agents, to the general attention.
In the section dedicated to the Soviet period, the visitor will become acquainted with the equipment and preventive measures practiced at that time. Specialized fire fighting equipment is of particular interest.
Historical sites and museums
Lenin Memorial
Address: Lenin Square, building 1 Telephone: Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Cost: 150 rubles
One of the largest historical and museum complexes in the Volga region. It is located on a street called Streletskaya (now Lenin Square is located in its place), where a statesman was born in one of the houses.
The building was built for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich. The Lenin Memorial is the only object in the world that reflects Lenin’s entire life as a politician and scientist. The museum fund includes more than 70 thousand items, which include original items of the Ulyanov family, documents, photographs and other exhibits dating back to different periods of Russian history.
House-monument to I. A. Goncharov
Address: ¾ Novy Venets Boulevard Telephone: Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:30 Cost: 60 rubles for adults, students 30 rubles
Ivan Aleksandrovich Goncharov, a domestic writer, critic, state councilor and educator, was born in Simbirsk and lived in the city for up to 10 years, after which he went to study in Moscow.
The house-monument to this outstanding man was founded back in 1912, but it was completed only after the revolution.
Now there are art and local history museums there. They talk about the history and development of the Ulyanovsk region, and the exhibitions include works of domestic and foreign artists, graphic artists, sculptors (Bryullov, Levitsky, Lagilliere).
Historical and Memorial Center-Museum of I. A. Goncharov
Address: st. Lenina, 138 Telephone: Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 Cost: adult 60 rubles, pensioners and students – 30 rubles
The museum opened in 2012 in honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the writer. It is located in the house where Goncharov was once born and lived, and was created on the basis of a historical and literary complex that existed since 1982.
The new exhibition is much larger than the old one and includes several collections dedicated to Goncharov and the heroes of his works, as well as the museums “Merchant's Basement” and “History of the Simbirsk City Clock”. The basis of the complex is a unique collection of objects that belonged to the writer and his relatives.
House-Museum of V. I. Lenin
Address: st. Lenina, 70 Telephone: Opening hours: daily 10:30-17:30 Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
The first museum in Russia, created in honor of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, is located in the house that his family owned in the late 19th century. The Ulyanovs bought it from the widow of the titular councilor Molchanov, after which they lived in it for more than 10 years. In 1887, after the death of the head of the family and the execution of Vladimir's brother Alexander, the family sold the house and left Simbirsk.
In 1923, the historical and revolutionary Lenin Museum was opened in the building, and in 1928 it was restored and transformed into a memorial that accurately reflects the environment and conditions in which Vladimir Ilyich’s family lived.
Museum "Simbirsk Classical Gymnasium"
Address: st. Spasskaya, 18 Phone: + Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 daily Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
Simbirsk is one of the first Russian cities where secondary education for children was introduced. The museum is located in a former gymnasium building, which was built according to the design of the famous Tuscan architect.
The exposition of the memorial tells about the formation of the educational process in Russia, and the setting takes the visitor into the atmosphere of a school at the end of the 19th century. The interiors of the classrooms, assembly hall, and physical education classroom were recreated with the most accurate accuracy. Here you can look through old textbooks and feel like a high school student.
Museum "Simbirsk Merchants"
Address: st. Lenina, 75A Telephone: Opening hours: daily 09:00-17:00 Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
Simbirsk was once one of the most influential merchant cities, and the museum is dedicated to the best representatives of this class. The exposition is located in the building where there was a retail outlet of famous entrepreneurs of the city - Kuzma and Lyubov Zharkov.
It talks about the formation of the Russian merchant class, its development and role in the development of Simbirsk and the entire empire, as well as the everyday life and traditions of merchants. The exhibits include original photographs, documents and objects, many of which belonged to prominent people in the city's industrial and commercial activities.
Museum "Simbirsk Photography"
Address: st. Engelsa, 1B Telephone: Opening hours: daily 10:00-17:00 Cost: 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
The museum building is located on the territory of an ancient building, where in 1904 the studio of the pioneers of Russian photography Nikanorov and Kholevin operated. It accurately recreates the interior of a photo salon of the late 19th century, which consists of original items that belonged to the family of a hereditary photographer.
Exhibits include vintage photographs, cameras and albums.
Visitors can take a photo as a souvenir in vintage style.
The next exhibition pavilion houses an exhibition of contemporary photography.
Museum "Fire Department of Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk"
Address: st. Lenina, 43 Telephone: Opening hours: daily 10:00-17:00 Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
The complex is located in the restored Fire Convoy building, which was erected in 1874. Its entire history is connected with fire protection - at various times it housed units and detachments of professional firefighters, stables, workshops for repairing technical equipment, and since 1979 there has been an exhibition dedicated to this activity.
The exhibition includes unique exhibits - equipment for extinguishing fires, from horse-drawn barrels of the 19th century to Soviet-era equipment, documents, photographs and interactive dioramas.
Historical and architectural complex “Simbirskaya Zasechnaya Line”
Address: st. Leva Tolstoy, 43A Telephone: Opening hours: daily 10:00-17:00 Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
During the time of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the Simbirsk serif line separated and protected Russian land from enemy raids, and now there is a unique historical and architectural museum on this site.
It features a defensive fortress and an earthen rampart, which were restored based on historical analogues and remains found by archaeologists in Simbirsk. The exhibition includes samples of Russian weapons, ancient documents, maps, diagrams and decrees.
On the territory of the complex there is a model of a water mill that was located on the river.
Museum-estate of urban life in Ulyanovsk
Address: st. Lenina, 90 Telephone: Opening hours: daily 10:00-17:00 Cost: adults 100 rubles, students 50 rubles, children free
The exhibition is located in the former house of the priest of one of the Simbirsk churches - Anaksagorov - and illustrates the residential house of a middle-income urban resident of the late 19th - early 20th centuries. It includes interior items, a collection of porcelain accessories and lighting fixtures.
In 2013, the exhibition was supplemented with acoustic and lighting effects, which are designed to create the most realistic environment.
One of the exhibits is an old telephone, through which visitors can find out secular news from Simbirsk.
Lenin Memorial
Many people call this attraction the calling card of Ulyanovsk. The memorial is a significant historical monument of the Soviet era. The grandiose building houses a concert hall where famous artists perform. The museum of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin is also worth a visit, in honor of the 100th anniversary of whose birth the building was built.
On the second floor there is an exhibition dedicated to Ulyanovsk. There is an exhibition in memory of the Great Patriotic War. And when leaving the memorial, visit the store offering many themed souvenirs.
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Presidential Bridge
A metal two-tier bridge connects the right and left banks of the city. The building looks solid and is not inferior to the European level.
It received its name because two presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan were present at its opening in 2009. This is one of the longest bridges in the Russian Federation, after the Crimean, of course.
Bicycles are allowed. But stopping on or under it is prohibited.
Further - more interesting!
Ulyanovsk was previously called Simbirsk, and received its current name in honor of the leader of the entire world proletariat V.I. Ulyanov is better known in history as Lenin. Today, this city is home to the world's most famous museum dedicated to the era of socialism - the Lenin Memorial Center. You can go to this museum if you are interested in the history of socialism, but there are many other interesting places in the city that you should definitely go to.
It is worth seeing the longest bridge in the world, which is 5,834 meters long. It connects the two banks of the Volga, the width of which in this place is the largest along its entire length. Ulyanovsk is located on both banks of the Volga, and the bridge is called “Presidential”.
Take a walk along the Volga embankment, which is located at an altitude of 350 above sea level and offers a magnificent panorama of the most majestic Russian river. And, of course, go to the port to take a river boat trip.
The Main Museum of Civil Aviation of Russia is located in Ulyanovsk. The territory of the museum is open and more than forty types of aircraft are collected on it. Some copies have survived in the singular. Sometimes Ulyanovsk is even called the “winged” city, but it received this name due to the fact that the only civil pilot training center in Russia is located in the city. By the way, footage of the famous comedy “The Adventures of Italians in Russia” was filmed at the city airport.
Ulyanovsk is rightfully considered a city of pedestrian tourism, because almost all museums are located in the city center and you can get around them in a day. The most interesting: the museum of urban life "Simbirsk of the late 19th - early 20th centuries", the regional museum of local lore named after. I.A. Goncharova and the Museum of Urban Planning and Architecture of Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk.
In the old part of the city there is a museum-reserve named after. V.I. Lenin, whose territory is 174 hectares. Here, to this day, ancient buildings from the 19th century have been preserved in their original form. So, if you are a fan of antiquity, then be sure to take a stroll through the open-air museum.
As in any city, Ulyanovsk has a large number of monuments. But the most unusual thing that attracts tourists is the monument to the letter “e”. It seems that there is nothing unusual in it, it’s just that in no other city in Russia there is a monument to the least frequently used letter of the Russian alphabet.
After a walk around the city, it’s worth going to Alexander Park to relax. Its area is 15 hectares, and on the territory, in addition to fountains, playgrounds, cafes and restaurants, there is even a Water Park. The most comfortable hotel “Imperial” is also located here, where you can stay if you are a guest of the city.
If you come to Ulyanovsk in winter, you can spend time at the local ski resort “Leninskie Gorki”, which is located almost in the city center near the Museum-Reserve of the same name.
If you stay in the city for several days, then try to visit the real Jurassic Park, which is located near the city near the village of Undory. Here, scientists at different times found the remains of the most ancient ammonite mollusks and lizards that lived on Earth 140 million years ago. In the Undorovsky paleontological museum you can see representatives of an ancient era, found at different times by archaeologists.
So, you have virtually met Ulyanovsk. Surely, now you will want to visit the city and really enjoy your trip.
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Historical and Memorial Center-Museum of I. A. Goncharov
Another interesting place in Ulyanovsk for tourists. The museum is organized in the house of the great Russian writer, where he lived and worked. Perhaps it was in this room that the image of that very Oblomov that the reader remembered was born.
Particular attention should be paid to the exhibition department. The exhibition is based on the personal belongings of Ivan Goncharov and his relatives and friends. All of them are genuine. The excursions are very interesting and educational, revealing to us different sides of the author’s personality.
The center has its own hall where cultural events are held, there is a conference room, and a library. A children's center has also been created.
Ulyanovsk is the cultural capital. Ulyanovsk is a city of contrasts.
So many characteristics can be found to describe this place. It is so different, and most importantly, so interesting for all ages.
Ulyanovsk is filled with various recreational places, which for the most part are known only to city residents. After all, tourists usually visit only attractions, but interesting recreation areas are known only to city residents.
For this reason, I would like to tell you more about those places that will definitely be interesting.
To begin with, I would like to offer a list of places where you can go with children . Going somewhere with a child is a whole event. After all, if he is bored and uncomfortable, then so will the rest of the people around him.
Singing fountains are a favorite entertainment for children in Ulyanovsk. On warm summer evenings, when music is playing on the square and colorful lanterns are shining, a huge number of children jump and run on the water, trying to try their luck and not get hit by a strong stream.
Lenin Square, the very place where these fountains are located, can be interesting for many other things. For example, horse and pony rides, cotton candy and attractions. These are the simple joys and desires of all children!
The Ulyot water park is a place of entertainment all year round. Whether in summer or winter, the doors of this place are open to visitors.
The Skazka cafe in the former Children's World building is another favorite place for children. A huge recreation area with toys, a playground and video games - this is what every child dreams of.
Children's space in a shopping mall.
This recreation area is simply huge. There are both attractions and slot machines. Children are constantly monitored. There is also a Children's menu so that children can eat their favorite “snacks”.
If we talk about warm days, then these are, of course, the city’s parks. Park "Family", "Youth Park", "Park Matrosov" and "Victory Park". There you can find animals, games, children’s favorite sweets, and various entertainment.
Undoubtedly, the city is filled with young people who constantly want to visit new places. This is exactly the group of the population that is ready to explore the city every day in search of new “trend” places. These can be clubs, bars, restaurants, parks, “chill zones” and spaces for cars, where it is popular and entertaining to listen to music and communicate in large groups.
One of the most popular places is, of course, Aquamall. This is the largest shopping center in the city, where you can buy something, eat, go for spa treatments and visit a cinema.
Further, all respondents named coffee shops that are now extremely popular. These are C offee Bean , Dali , Il Carro, Volsov, Traveler's Coffee and Why Not . These names appear most often in conversations and advice on where to go.
These coffee shops are popular not only for their product range, but also for their competitive prices. Also, the interior is very suitable for Instagram bloggers, which is the reason for the constant sold-out in these places.
A place like Kvartal is very popular among creative youth. This is a kind of creative space where you can express your really crazy ideas and easily find new friends. Most often, students of the city spend their free time there, since it is there that all large-scale University events are invented and planned.
“ UMA ”, Kravchenko Group restaurants Gonzo ”, “ Vse Svoi ” are the best restaurants, according to young people. A pleasant atmosphere, loyal prices, attentive service and a desire to come back again and again - this is what distinguishes these places from all others.
Also, undoubtedly, young people are interested in clubs and bars. But quite often, the question arises about where to go, since most of the options presented are not pleasing to the eye.
Therefore, after surveying Ulyanovsk youth, we can make a rating of the best of the best.
Firstly, this is " Day & Night ". This is not just a restaurant with an incredibly beautiful interior, but also a club at night. The prices, of course, are not small, but such a vacation is worth the price.
Next, “ Top Hop ” is a bar-restaurant located right in the city center. This is a favorite place for Ulyanovsk youth; on weekends there aren’t even enough seats and people dance outside the doors of the premises, right on the street.
And finally, the Royal Music Hall , a relaxed restaurant by day and popular club by night. Very often, themed parties and celebrations of university events are held there.
These places are the most popular among people from 18 to 27 years old.
Of course, we cannot miss such a segment of the population as pensioners .
In fact, they also love to go to different places. These are, of course, not clubs, but they are also places that deserve attention.
They have a huge number of clubs based on interests and areas. But it is much more important to name exactly the places where they will feel comfortable spending their free time.
“ Vladimirsky Garden” is an area where older people can engage in fitness, dancing, various practices and even play chess. For this purpose, there is a stage and instructors who can help anyone with this.
“Ulyanovsk Philharmonic” is a place to meet and talk about great things. Also a very popular place for retirees.
“Ulyanovsk Regional Drama Theater ” is always filled with elderly people who want to spend their evening culturally in wonderful company.
The Lenin Memorial quite often hosts various exhibitions and fairs, the visitors of which are pensioners.
Well, Lenin Square is a popular place for them. There they can listen to live music, ride a horse-drawn carriage, buy souvenirs and just hang out with their friends and grandchildren.
As you can see, Ulyanovsk is really filled with a huge number of interesting places. And we indicated only those that were mentioned by all of the random city residents we interviewed.
There are also many pizzerias, burger joints, parks, clubs, squares, attractions and recreation centers. Ulyanovsk is truly a cultural capital.
Very often you can hear that there is nothing to do in Ulyanovsk and you have to stay at home. But this is not at all true if you have a company of like-minded people and a list of places according to your interests.
Monument to Nikolai Karamzin
In this monument to Ulyanovsk, the sculptor very subtly reflected the style of the era of classicism, during which the great Russian historian Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin lived and conducted his research. On the pedestal we see a statue of the muse of history, Clio. In one hand she has the tablets of immortality, in the other a trumpet. Below is a bust of the historian himself in a recessed niche. The other ends depict stories from the writer’s life in the form of high reliefs. Among them is his dialogue with the emperor; the next one depicts the sad death of the author.
This monument is not only to a prominent figure in Russian historical science, but also to the invaluable works that he left behind.
Historical and architectural complex “Simbirskaya Zasechnaya Line”
Visitors are presented with a reconstruction of the watchtower, based on the historical evidence found. The tower was used to defend Ulyanovsk, which in ancient times was called Simbirsk.
The complex contains a lot of documentary materials that reveal the topic of the construction of such structures. A separate part of the exhibition is occupied by elements of Russian weapons and uniforms. The reconstruction was created in 2001 based on real historical sources.
Standing apart is the exhibition composition, which tells about the development of mills in Russia, about methods of flour production and the formation of industry in this area.
Local Lore Museum of Ulyanovsk
The local history museum was founded in 1895 by members of the Simbirsk provincial scientific archival commission. The Ulyanovsk landmark lifts the curtain on the distant past of the place where the city is now located. Numerous finds of archaeologists and paleontologists arouse genuine interest among people of different ages. Visitors are presented with a large number of exhibits from the life of our ancestors, including clothing, weapons, documents, and household items.
The building is structured into departments dedicated to different periods of history, from ancient times to the present day. Competent guides will tell you about significant key moments of historical eras.
Museum "Simbirsk Photography"
Among the most interesting places to visit in Ulyanovsk is the Simbirsk Photography Museum. Since 1904, a photo studio has been operating in this premises, where famous photographers in the city carried out their activities.
The sculpture of a man with an old camera on stands invites you to look into the pavilion. There are three halls inside. The first reconstructs the working environment of a professional photographer at the beginning of the last century. The next room will tell you how photography developed in Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk, what names contributed to its development. The third hall is dedicated to the Soviet period. Modern photographers still hold their master classes in this room.
Museum-estate of urban life in Ulyanovsk
By visiting this landmark of Ulyanovsk, you will learn about the pre-revolutionary life of the residents of Simbirsk. The building previously belonged to a priest. On display are samples of furniture and fabrics of those times, costumes, dishes, and household items. There is a collector's department where rare and original household items are located.
Recently, acoustic and lighting equipment has been functioning in the estate, which makes it possible to plunge into history headlong, to feel completely immersed in the life of an urban inhabitant a century ago. Creaks, voices, ringing, sounds of musical instruments - this has its own charm.
Vinnovskaya Grove
They say that this grove is described in Ivan Goncharov’s work “The Cliff”. Not surprisingly, the alleys of the park have a picturesque view, and the park itself is located on the banks of the beautiful Volga. The natural pond brings a special romantic mood. The variety of vegetation in the area is impressive.
For entertainment purposes, there is an amusement park for a fun family holiday. There is a place for newlyweds called the “corner of family happiness.” If you get hungry, you should go to local cafes serving Russian and European cuisine; they have a menu for children. In summer, evening discos and songs at the karaoke bar are popular.
Ulyanovsk Puppet Theater
The cultural institution is named after the first presenter of the television program “Good Night, Kids.” By the way, it was in this theater that the famous Stepashka, Khryusha, Karkusha and Filya were produced throughout the USSR, and then Russia!
The repertoires of performances are designed for different age groups - some you can bring a child to, while others are worth going to for a teenager, and even an adult.
The Family Club has been operating for several years now. Children aged 3-10 come with their parents and try themselves as a make-up artist, artist, director and puppeteer. Theater workers conduct master classes that are interesting and useful for children's development.
Where else can you go?
Children are the greatest explorers in our world, so the more we expand the boundaries of this world for them, the more developed they will become. In addition, not only children, but also parents, who are increasingly asking the question: where to go with their children, need a break from their usual surroundings and everyday life? What exactly can our city of Ulyanovsk offer?
It is not difficult to answer this question for residents of a large city, since the variety of services offered is amazing - these include amusement parks in shopping centers, and all kinds of master classes, and children's cafes, a zoo, a circus, a puppet theater, a horse yard, a dolphinarium, and a swimming pool.
But a small city also cares about the comprehensive development of its small residents. On the Internet, as a rule, there is a page with a name like “children’s poster of the city of Ulyanovsk,” where all upcoming or ongoing events for children are collected.
Another great invention of recent years is family clubs, which organize leisure time for children and adults, based on the city’s resources. Staging performances for children of different ages, organizing holidays, readings and tea parties in a sincere family atmosphere, excursions to enterprises (post office, theater backstage, factory, fire station), where you would never get to with a child on an individual basis.
The city of Ulyanovsk also has its own attractions. Of course, a child is unlikely to enjoy a long excursion, but a dosed study with a brief but vivid description of the main events is exactly what is needed.
Even if their historical value will not be so interesting to children, it is necessary to introduce them, tell them and show them the riches of their native land - be it a beautiful landscape, industrial buildings or ancient buildings, beautiful buildings - it wonderfully develops their horizons and trains their memory.
We are sure that every parent in our city will be able to remember places where they can have fun and interesting time with their child, and share with us. Where do you go with your children?
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Ulyanovsk Drama Theater
The first troupe of the Ulyanovsk Drama Theater consisted of serfs; later people of noble origin also appeared in it. After the change in the form of government and the establishment of Soviet power, the repertoire changed somewhat. It is worth noting that during the war years, the actors toured Ukraine and performed in front of the soldiers.
Now the cultural landmark of Ulyanovsk has acquired a new look, after reconstruction in 2007. There are two scenes: Main and Small. First-class actors perform a wide repertoire, including the famous classics “Woe from Wit”, “Poor Lisa”, “North Wind”, “Marriage” and many others. All art connoisseurs should definitely appreciate the high level of acting and theater directing.
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