33 attractions of Ulyanovsk recommended for visiting

According to archaeologists, the Ulyanovsk region was one of the first to be inhabited by people 100 thousand years ago during the Paleolithic era. Later, tribes of the Imenkovo culture, Bulgars, Tatars and other peoples lived there. The modern borders of the region began to take shape in the 40s of the 17th century, when the construction of the fortress of Sinbirsk, later Simbirsk (presumably named after one of the Bulgar khans) began.

In the 18th century, the city became the center of the Simbirsk province, which was part of the Kazan province. Catherine the Second, Emelyan Pugachev, Suvorov and Pushkin visited there, but the settlement gained the greatest fame thanks to its most famous native, Vladimir Lenin. In his honor, the city of Simbirsk was named Ulyanovsk, and the region became Ulyanovsk.

Now there are monuments reflecting its history, including the Lenin Memorial, which has no analogues in the world, ancient churches and modern attractions.

For ease of route planning, we have marked all the mentioned attractions on the city map:

The best attractions in the surroundings of Ulyanovsk

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Concerts

On April 11 and 12, the Ulyanovsk State Academic Symphony Orchestra "Governor" under the direction of artistic director and chief conductor Ilya Derbilov and People's Artist of Russia Sergei Shakurov will present a musical and literary composition based on the story by James Crews "Tim Thaler, or Sold Laughter." In the book by the famous German storyteller James Crews, many events happen to the boy Tim: fantastic and very real. Like all real fairy tales, this story is interesting and instructive not only for children, but also for adults. Because it makes you think about many important things: that money is far from the most important thing in life, about what true friendship is, and others... And music performed by a symphony orchestra will help listeners to more deeply empathize with the main character, and will enhance the impression of an exciting plot and will emphasize the meaning of this fairy tale: “a person needs laughter, like a flower needs sunlight”!

And if you are fans of apartment concerts, then the “Kvartirniki Online” resource will appeal to you. The group has information about online broadcasts of concerts of musicians who are now forced to cancel live concerts. Want to attend a concert while at home? Here you will find your favorite authors from all cities and villages live!

Where to go in Ulyanovsk, what else to see

Museum of Local Lore named after I. Goncharov

The museum is located in Goncharov's house (early 20th century), on the 1st floor. The main exhibitions are dedicated to the history of the Ulyanovsk region. This could be archaeological finds, coin collections, or a collection of samples of folk costume from the 18th–19th centuries.

In the same building there is an Art Museum (previously a branch of the local history museum) with many exhibits of painting.

Address: Novy Venets Boulevard, 3/4, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 60 rubles, for children - 20 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://uokm.ru/

Museum-reserve "Motherland of V. I. Lenin"

A whole block of museums and exhibition halls dedicated to various aspects of the history of Simbirsk. Thus, there are museums of the Simbirsk fire department, public education of the 19th century, and postal affairs.

In fact, all exhibitions tell about the life of the city in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There are special programs for children - master classes, clubs, clubs.

Address: Lenina street, 98, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - 50 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.ulzapovednik.ru/

House-teremok of the merchant Bokounin

The small building in the Russian Art Nouveau style was built in 1916. A house was built for a local merchant and the great original Bokounin.

Architecture connoisseurs will appreciate the originality of the monument. Most of all, the house looks like an illustration to a Russian fairy tale - a triangular roof, carved platbands and elegant wooden decor at the top and a pointed turret.

Address: Radishcheva street, 4, Ulyanovsk

St. Mary's Evangelical Lutheran Church

The Protestant church was built in 1913. The walls are tiled. Red brick walls, vaulted windows, the emphatically simple design of the building outside and inside - in a word, an exemplary church.

The only striking element is the stained glass windows on either side of the altar. During services in the church, the organ sounds and organ music concerts are held.

Address: Lenina street, 100/22, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00

Official website: https://luthul.business.site/

Civil Aviation History Museum

The unique exhibition is located entirely in open areas. More than 30 models of airplanes and helicopters are collected here. These cars are no longer suitable for active use, but they look quite presentable. The pride of the museum is the supersonic airliner TU-144 with preserved interiors.

Address: Aviatsionnaya street, 20a, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 120 rubles, for children - 60 rubles, children under 7 years old - free

Official website: https://www.uvauga.ru/museum

Safe house of the Simbirsk group of the RSDLP

The museum is located in a recreated building that served as a base for the RSDLP cell. Opened in 1973. This is a modest wooden house with a mezzanine. The owner of the house was an ordinary grocery merchant, and his eldest son was interested in politics. As a result, caches for weapons and illegal literature are scattered throughout the building.

Address: Zeleny lane, 7, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 60 rubles, for children - 20 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.uokm.ru/kvartira.php

Literary Museum "House of Languages"

Located in the house of the Yazykov family. The building was built in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the museum opened in 1999. It is of interest as a memorial - not only did the poet Yazykov live here, but Pushkin, Davydov, and Aksakov came here.

The most interesting exhibits are in the halls of the exhibition dedicated to Pushkin. Particularly noteworthy is the Blue Drawing Room - a spacious room with a reconstructed interior of a 19th century ballroom.

Address: Spasskaya street, 22, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 60 rubles, for children - 20 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.uokm.ru/

Museum "Small Shop"

Another “trade” exposition of the city is located in a small wooden house from the mid-19th century. This time the exhibition is dedicated to small trading establishments - small shops.

Nowadays, such establishments are called mini-markets; they sold household goods (soap, matches) and groceries (flour, tea, spices). The tour is conducted in the recreated interior of the shop, with original items - scales, chests, desk.

Address: Lenina street, 76, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - 50 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.ulzapovednik.ru/

Ulyanovsk Puppet Theater

On the main street of the city, in a historical building from the 19th century, there is a puppet theater. Founded in 1944. At first it was located in the Teacher's House. In 1970 it was moved to a building-monument of the early 20th century. The theater is located there to this day. The repertoire is aimed mainly at children of primary school age, but there are performances for adults.

The puppet theater is considered one of the best in the country. In addition, the building has an interesting exhibition of wooden dolls made by local master Morozov.

Address: Goncharova street, 10, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 18:00; Monday - cash desk is closed

Official website: https://teatrkukol-73.ru/

Ulyanovsk Drama Theater

Located in a historic building from the 18th century. The founding date is considered to be 1785. The theater has a main and a small stage. The repertoire is filled mainly with Russian (Chekhov, Ostrovsky, Goncharov) and European classics (Shakespeare, Moliere, Lope de Vega). Performances are daily, usually after lunch.

According to local theatergoers, this is the best theater in the city and region.

Address: Spasskaya street, 12A, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00; - day off

Official website: https://www.uldramteatr.ru/

Museum "Simbirsk Classical Gymnasium"

In the historical building you can learn about the educational system of the 19th century. The exhibition is structured to recreate the atmosphere of a 2/2 gymnasium of the 19th century.

The building itself was built in the 18th century, although it was rebuilt several times. The exhibition attracts with the authenticity of the setting and the opportunity to touch exhibits that are at least 100 years old.

Address: Spasskaya street, 18, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - 50 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.ulzapovednik.ru/

Museum "Simbirsk Merchants"

In the former estate of merchants, on the site of a trading establishment (simply a shop), an original exhibition was created in 2006. Museum visitors will learn about the life and customs of Russian merchants in the 19th century.

You can also “have tea” in the museum, again according to merchant traditions. Entertainment quest programs have been prepared for children.

Address: Lenina street, 75A, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 100 rubles, for children - 50 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.ulzapovednik.ru/muzei/muzey-simbirskoe-kupechestvo/

Master classes

You can continue your acquaintance with the traditions of the land of the rising sun at the online meeting of the Sumi to Kami Calligraphy Club. Every Sunday, the Japanese Culture Center conducts online classes on teaching Japanese calligraphy - the art of beautiful writing. Calligraphy helps you feel the correctness of lines, the structure of symmetry, develops attentiveness, imagination, and a sense of rhythm. The master class starts at 17:00.

Free time can be wisely spent studying culinary art. And real chefs will be your assistants. On April 11, watch a live broadcast from the Volsov coffee shop, where they prepare a cold banana latte, and on April 12, from the Mezzanine restaurant. There they will begin preparations for the bright holiday of Easter and bake Easter cakes.

Sights of Ulyanovsk in 1 day

Lenin Memorial

Educational and cultural complex, opened in 1970. The structure includes a house-museum and an apartment-museum of Lenin, where the Ulyanov family lived for 17 years. In addition, the complex includes a huge building with concert halls, a cinema and academic classrooms.

Of interest to history buffs of the 20th century.

Address: Lenin Square, 1, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - from 100 rubles, for children - from 30 rubles.

Official website: https://leninmemorial.ru/

Alexandrovsky Park

A young private park in the city center. For now, this place looks more like a series of lawns with neat paths. But here you can rest on a bench or in a gazebo, or sit by the fountain. The best thing about the park is the artificial lake with a beach, which is used as an ice skating rink in winter.

A pleasant location for a family holiday, especially with children - there is a water park, a family restaurant, and attractions.

Address: Alexandrovskaya street, 60, Ulyanovsk

Official website: https://imperial-hotel.org/o-parke/

wind organ

In the central part of Ulyanovsk there is a large-scale structure made of forged metal - a wind organ. It was installed at the beginning of the 21st century. It was conceived as a musical instrument, sounding from air currents, only the design turned out to be unfinished, and the location was windless.

A kind of rarity among monuments - there are only 2 such organs in the world.

Address: Lenin Square, 6, Ulyanovsk

Fountain "Simbirsk water carrier"

In front of the Ulyanovskvodokanal building there is a fountain-monument installed in 2012. The monument is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the city water supply. The material of the monument is wrought iron. In the bowl of the fountain, on a small pedestal, stands a man in a water carrier’s apron. With one hand he pours water from a ladle into a barrel, and with the other he holds the reins of the horse.

Address: Ostrovsky street, 6, Ulyanovsk

Monument to the letter "ё"

In front of the scientific library building there is an “iconic” landmark of Simbirsk. A monument dedicated to the young letter “Y”, because it was registered in written language only in the middle of the 18th century.

A two-meter granite stele with an imprint of the long-suffering letter “Y” is a favorite place for city guests to take selfies.

Address: Dvoryansky lane 3/2, Ulyanovsk

Spaso-Voznesensky Cathedral

A cathedral was completed in 2015 near the Ulyanov Park, not far from the university. Previously, the Ascension Cathedral of the 18th century was located on this same site. Despite the “youth” of the temple, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Built in the Baroque style, the cathedral with blue walls and white decor seems to be a light and elegant structure.

Address: Ulyanovskaya street, 2, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 20:00

Official website: https://sobor-simbirsk.ru/

Historical and architectural complex “Simbirskaya Zasechnaya Line”

Restored fortifications of the 17th century - earthworks, towers. Remains of ancient buildings were found at the end of the 20th century. At the beginning of the 21st century, part of the defensive complex was restored.

The main part of the exhibits is dedicated to the army of the 17th century - models of weapons, maps of that time, historical documents - decrees, charters. Will be of interest to connoisseurs of military history.

Address: Lev Tolstoy street, 43A

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - from 40 rubles.

Tokarev's apartment building

Corner building at the intersection of Goncharova and D. Ulyanov streets. The house was erected in 1865. In 1914, it was seriously rebuilt according to Volsov's design. The architectural style of the building is “neoclassicism”. The building is proportional, with straight lines. The decor is restrained - a little stucco (garlands, wreaths) above the windows.

Previously, there were shops on the ground floor and apartments on the second. The house is now occupied by the Treasury.

Address: Goncharova street, 50, Ulyanovsk

Monument to Bogdan Khitrovo

Near the People's Friendship Park there is a sculpture of the boyar Khitrovo. The monument was created in 2008. Khitrovo is the founding father of the city. According to historical information, he founded the fortified city of Sinbirsk in 1648.

The monument itself represents a sculpture of a boyar on horseback, next to him stands a foot warrior with a banner.

Address: Novy Venets Boulevard, Ulyanovsk

Historical and Memorial Center-Museum of I. A. Goncharov

The 18th century building in which the writer was born and lived before leaving the city. True, then it was a much more modest building. The house took on its modern appearance in 1864, when it was turned into an apartment building. Then the 3rd floor was set up, the rooms on the sides were completed.

The museum is interesting because of the furnishings of the house, which recreate the life of the Goncharov family.

Address: Goncharova street, 20, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00; Monday - closed

Entrance: for adults - 60 rubles, for children - 20 rubles, children under 16 years old - free

Official website: https://www.uokm.ru/

Church of the Three Saints

Located in the central part of the city. It was built in 1998, on the site of an old temple, dismantled due to disrepair. Only the bell tower from the late 19th century has survived from the old buildings. The design of the new church was created by the famous architect Nekrasov in Ulyanov. Calm, quiet place without any frills.

Address: Goncharova street, 30A, Ulyanovsk

Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 19:00

Official website: https://xram3svyat.ru/

Central beach of Ulyanovsk

Not far from the Imperial Bridge there is a beach area of Ulyanovsk where you can swim. By the way, there are no other permitted places for swimming (in the Volga) in the city.

The beach is sandy, well-maintained, with stone stairs leading into the water. The place is popular with both city residents and visitors - it is close to the center, there are toilets and changing cabins, dry closets, playgrounds for children and sports activities. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for rent, and there is a cafe right on the beach.

Address: Stepan Razin Descent, 12A, Ulyanovsk

Lectures, excursions, meetings

We continue to take virtual trips. Agree, such events have their advantages. For example, on April 11 at 12:00 we will again be visiting Daria Korepova, a famous ornithologist, candidate of biological sciences, participant in the “Amazing People” project on channel Russia 1, author of the Atlas-identifier of bird feathers, head of the nature department of the Museum of Local Lore . The third weekly meeting of the PRO Feather project will be dedicated to the feather identification site www.featherlab.ru. You will learn how the electronic catalog of bird feather collections works and how it is useful.

Not enough activity? Then join the Atomic Test from the Network of Atomic Energy Information Centers. Every Saturday in April you can test your erudition and compete with players from other cities. The final game for the most active participants will take place in May. The game will consist of three blocks of questions, each of which includes 10 questions on a specific topic.

The first game will take place on April 11 and will be dedicated to three topics: physics, ecology and nuclear technology. Follow the link, read the rules and win.

Do you want to keep up to date with the latest events at the Lenin Memorial? Just a few clicks and you are a participant in the themed days. April 11 lectures by Valery Aleksandrovich Perfilova. About politics, but not politicized. Lenin, Stalin and Khrushchev... April 12 (new style) is the birthday of Alexander Ulyanov, the elder brother of Vladimir Ilyich. This themed day will be entirely dedicated to him.

On Sunday, April 12, the first online excursion of the practicing architect, researcher and popularizer of architecture Mikhail Kapitonov will take place. Together with him, we can comprehend the appearance of our city without leaving home. The project will become part of the “School of Creative Industries” of the creative space “Kvartal”. The first virtual meeting will be dedicated to the temples of Simbirsk: the history of existing city churches, temples from the moment of their creation until their disappearance.

On the same day, Pavel Soldatov will organize an artistic reading of poems by Federico García Lorca. The evening of Spanish poetry will be held in a new online format.

What would an evening be without a fairy tale? Now, every April evening, the Center for Japanese Culture at the Palace of Books organizes live broadcasts on the Instagram social network with Japanese fairy tales read aloud. In Japanese, fairy tales are “mukashi-banashi”, literally “stories of old”. In different prefectures of the Japanese archipelago they have their own shade and even mood.

There are several genre varieties in Japanese fairy tales. The two main ones are a fairy tale (or mukashi-banashi) and a legend (or densetsu). Mukasi-banasi is a fable, pure fiction. But in order for the listener or reader to certainly believe in the fiction, reliable facts appear in Japanese fairy tales, especially later (for example, the name of an existing city, prefecture, street, etc., or an indication of the exact date). This trick is called the principle of conditional certainty. The storytellers themselves say that they do not know whether this was true or not, but they assure the listener to believe in the plausibility. Join us, it will be interesting!

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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.

FAQ

What attractions are there near Ulyanovsk? Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker on Nikolskaya Mountain, Arbuginskaya Mountain, White Lake (Nikolaevsky District), Skripinskie Kuchury, Sengileevskie Mountains,

Top attractions of Ulyanovsk Square and monument to V.I. Lenin, Museum of Local Lore named after I. Goncharov, House-teremok of merchant Bokounin, Lenin memorial, Wind organ, Historical and architectural complex "Simbirsk abatis", Historical and memorial center-museum of I.A. Goncharova.

Where can you go with children in Ulyanovsk? Museum of the History of Civil Aviation, Ulyanovsk Puppet Theater, Alexander Park, Simbirsk Water Carrier Fountain.

Sport

Friends, let's keep our spirits up and have a positive attitude, and online training will help us stay in good physical shape.

shares free online practice, giving useful skills. Let's get ready for the summer season and improve our health together. You will find the schedule of live broadcasts on our portal. The broadcast lasts for a day.

Don't forget that every morning at 07:00 you can play sports online in the company of a famous athlete or coach. Join the broadcast, do the exercises and be healthy!

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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.

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.

Karting center Kart Hall

Address: Olimpiyskiy Avenue, 6A.

Perhaps this place can be called the pride of Ulyanovsk. They say this is the largest indoor karting in Russia - the total area of the racing area is 5,000 square meters. m. People even come here from neighboring regions to drive. Equipment and service are also organized at the same level. The complex includes not only a professional indoor track, but also an outdoor track 1.3 km long. There is a choice of karts: 25 adults and 15 children. This pleasure costs from 400 rubles for an adult card for 10 minutes, that is, one race, and 300 rubles for a child. In this case, an accompanying adult is responsible for children under 14 years of age. There are no age restrictions, but there are requirements for the driver’s height - at least 130 cm. Instruction costs an additional 500 rubles.

The center is open from 12.00 to 23.00, prices depend on the time of visit, including cheaper during business hours. The price includes map rental and equipment. The briefing also includes an analysis of the course and mistakes made after the race. An additional bonus could be a photo session (by appointment). Kart Hall has various photo zones, including a retro car - a blue Volga without a roof.

You need to go to the Lenta hypermarket on minibus No. 55 or to the Myasokombinat stop on minibuses No. 31, 63, 66, 91, 95.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rope park "Adrenaline"

Addresses: Victory Park, Park 40 Komsomol.

With the advent of this park in 2012, my childhood dream came true! Now you can climb trees and overcome obstacles on a completely legal basis and test your strength. In Ulyanovsk, there are Adrenaline branches in Victory Park and the Fortieth Anniversary of the Komsomol Park. For my taste, the second park is better, but both are extremely popular.

Adrenaline is a rope park in the trees where you need to overcome obstacles and go around all the tree stations. On some routes you can even fly - an unforgettable experience! In the Park of the 40th Anniversary of the Komsomol there are trails corresponding to different levels of difficulty. I was captivated by the red one, especially the moment when you need to jump from the tree, holding on to the cable and climb up the net to the next point. Here it is worth clarifying that before sending the visitor onto the track, instructions are given, safety systems are checked, in addition, while passing along the track, instructors check whether everyone is following the rules. Well, for additional reinsurance, there is an option that you will be removed from the track at your request if you do not want or cannot go further.

There are also children's options with low and less scary obstacles, but very similar to the more difficult “adult” ones. The most difficult route is the black one. In order to get here, you need to show that you can do 10 pull-ups - this is a condition for admission to the track.

Victory Park also has several trails of varying difficulty. There are always a lot of people here, they often come to celebrate holidays and corporate events or just test their strength. The favorite track for me and the city residents is Zip-Line, where most of the time you just ride on the belay above the park between the trees.

The price range of the park is divided into two categories - by hour and by the number of passes. The watch is usually twice as expensive. Prices increase from simple to complex - from the yellow track for 100 rubles per pass to the blue and Zip-Line for 300. You can also buy a full package, that is, three tracks, including Zip-Line, for two hours for 600 rubles. Students get a 100 ruble discount. There are discounts for groups, large families and birthday people.

Two branches of the park are located on opposite banks of the Volga, in Victory Park and the Park of the 40th Anniversary of the Komsomol, as can be seen in the picture. You can get to Zavolzhsky Park by trolleybus 2a or minibuses 2, 82, 25, to Victory Park by trams No. 1, 4 or minibuses No. 4, 96, 71, 91, 55, 82.

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.

Wake Park "Mera" (Wake Park)

Address: Sviyaga River embankment, central beach, opposite AquaMall.

This summer I learned another original way of summer vacation. Now on the beach near Aquamall you can cut through the expanses of water on a board. Wakeboarding is riding a wave in the direction of the boat. It is the wake wave that is called wake. However, the most economical types of wake are currently being popularized - electric wakeboard, or cable wake. In this case, the rider or skater moves through the water using a mechanical installation. If the installation is circular, then the movement goes in a circle, reversible installations help move forward and backward.

The most interesting thing is not only moving through the water, but also performing tricks using special springboards or slideboxes. This summer, the wake park on Sviyag became a real discovery for Ulyanovsk residents. Here you can take equipment or come with your own equipment. In the first case, that is, with your own wakeboard, one set (10 minutes) costs 250 rubles, with wakeboard rental - 350. You can purchase unlimited for the day for 1,500 rubles. The park is open from Monday to Friday from 11 am until the last client, on weekends from 9 am.

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.

Quest room or escape room

And finally, it’s worth mentioning the quest rooms. Perhaps this is one of the universal entertainments where both adults and teenagers can have a great time. The point of the quest room is that a team of participants from one to six people is locked in a room for an hour. During this time, you need to get out of it by solving riddles and puzzles prepared in advance by the organizers. Sometimes you can use hints when you can’t get off the ground at all. For me, quest rooms evoked delight and excitement, but after several visits they may seem monotonous. That is why the presence of various quest organizers in Ulyanovsk helps game lovers expand their horizons and think outside the box.

There are a lot of them in Ulyanovsk, so I can’t list them all, I’ll just name a couple that I visited and recommend.

The first quest I completed was in “Closed Station”. Here I went through the “hospital” and “prison” locations. At first these were the most common topics, but now you can choose from a huge number of others. I was very impressed by the variety of puzzles and equipment - they used both standard spy stuff like Morse code and unusual ones like a radio-controlled car. But we won’t reveal all the secrets, come and check it out for yourself! The address of the “Closed Station” is Goncharova, 44, you can walk from the Central Department Store in 10 minutes, the price is 1600 rubles, the team consists of no more than 4 people.

Another popular quest room in Ulyanovsk is “Cryptomania”. And here I passed the location “Grandma’s Room”. In search of the will we rummaged through old things and solved riddles, and although it was interesting, next time I would prefer a theme with less dust and new equipment. However, the ambience of the location is done “excellently”!

Here the team should be 2-4 people, the price is 1400-2000 depending on the time of visit. You can find it at Spasskaya 8.