In Soviet times, Sterlitamak was considered the capital of the Bashkir Autonomous Republic; currently the capital is the city of Ufa.
This city began in 1766; its founder was the merchant Savva Tetyushev, who came here to serve as a collegiate adviser.
Sterlitamak: what to see in 1 day
Having found themselves in Sterlitamak for a short time, travelers often think about what to see first. And although this city is relatively small, it has several of the most interesting places.
Museum of History and Local Lore
- Address: st. Karl Marx, 100.
Those wishing to get acquainted with the ornate and difficult historical fate of Sterlitamak and its environs should first go to the local history museum. It is the oldest in the Republic of Bashkortostan - it has existed for more than a century.
The exhibition contains artifacts and documents from various eras. Visitors are offered archaeological finds, coins, photographs and written documents; it is also worth paying attention to the geological collection, consisting of stones intended for crafts and specimens of semi-precious rocks.
The permanent exhibition of the Local History Museum displays national clothing and household items of the Bashkir people. Part of the attraction is dedicated to a period that was significant for the entire country – the Great Patriotic War.
Sterlitamak madrasah Nur-Al-Iman
- Address: st. Bohdan Khmelnitsky, 73.
Sterlitamak is notable not only for its Christian, secular, but also Muslim culture, so the list of the main attractions of the city can confidently include the building of an Islamic educational institution located on Bogdan Khmelnitsky Street.
The madrasah in Sterlitamak, a building with spiers and a rounded dome characteristic of Islamic buildings, is now an architectural monument.
The Islamic school was built at the beginning of the 19th century, when Sterlitamak was a city in the Ufa province of the Russian Empire, where representatives of the Islamic community lived. The madrasah successfully fulfilled its main function throughout the previous century. It was closed with the advent of Soviet power in 1918.
Monument "Liberation"
- Address: 23rd May Street.
One of the symbols of the city, which can often be seen on postcards dedicated to Sterlitamak. The monument refers to the events of the Civil War; it was erected in honor of the liberation of the city from the White Army under the leadership of A.V. Kolchak. The city was taken by the Penza Rifle Division in March 1919.
In honor of the 56th anniversary of this event, a white stele appeared in the city with bas-reliefs of soldiers and a nurse carved on it. The girl is a real person. It is known that her name was Nina. This famous concrete monument on the right bank of the Sterli River is the work of sculptor M. Shabaltin and architect Yu. Podryadov.
Estate of merchant Kuznetsov
- Address: st. Karl Marx, 88.
The merchant mansion, built at the beginning of the last century, today is a remarkable object from both an architectural and cultural-historical point of view. This beautiful house is an outstanding example of wooden architecture, attracting attention with its decorated carved facade. The unofficial name of the architectural monument is Gaidar House. The famous Soviet children's writer visited here during business trips to Sterlitamak. There is a memorial plaque on the building in honor of Arkady Petrovich.
Zemstvo government building
- Address: st. Karl Marx, 103.
This building is a historical and cultural monument. It is called the most elegant architectural object of the city, preserved from the pre-revolutionary era. The elegantly decorated two-story L-shaped house was designed by engineer Korsak and architect Uvarov. The building was erected in 1914.
The architectural masterpiece of Sterlitamak was the zemstvo council for only three years, then it was used as the House of Political Education and the House of Labor. In the post-Soviet era, the building was reconstructed. Nowadays it continues to perform an administrative function and houses the Social Security Administration.
Art Gallery
The Sterlitamak exhibition hall, which houses several hundred paintings by Bashkir painters, is organized as a branch of the Republican Art Museum. There are really a lot of interesting things here, you can come here with a child. In addition to inspecting the paintings, it is advisable to visit:
- sculpture exhibitions;
- graphics exhibitions;
- events organized by painters.
The city has several Orthodox churches, as well as a cathedral mosque. People of different nationalities live here, but conflicts never occur between them. There are no religious clashes here. During the holidays, local residents gather on the square in Sterlitamak to watch performances by musical performers and dance groups.
Stelitamak museums and theaters
The cultural life of Sterlitamak is also diverse - in its museums and theater institutions you can see a lot of interesting, educational and beautiful things.
Stone Museum
- Address: Ishimbaysky district, Shakhtau-1 quarry.
In the 80s In the 20th century, the surroundings of Sterlitamak became the site of geological research: the Shakhtau quarry of the Early Permian period was discovered here. Ivan Skuin, a miner working in a quarry, became the initiator and inspirer of the Stone Museum, which today bears his name.
The museum opened its doors in 1985 and is still a popular tourist attraction. Among its more than 3,000 exhibits, it displays interesting fossils discovered during quarry exploration: limestone and faunal remains that are approximately 300 million years old.
The attraction is constantly visited by organized groups of schoolchildren and students, excursions are held free of charge, the costs of maintaining the exposition are now covered by the commercial organizations "Raw Materials".
Sterlitamak Art Gallery
- Address: Kommunisticheskaya st., 84.
The center of fine arts and artistic culture of the city of Sterlitamak is a branch of the Bashkir Museum of Fine Arts, which has been operating here since 1997. The gallery is a place where works of famous artists of the region from Ufa, Sterlitamak and other cities are exhibited.
Particular attention is paid here to contemporary art. Exhibitions of paintings from the collections of the main museum are often held. The gallery carries out educational work; creative evenings, lectures, master classes and other entertaining and educational events are held on its territory, which you can watch on your own.
Russian Drama Theater
- Address: st. Khudayberdina, 18.
One of the main theaters of the city, existing since 1946. Founded by a resolution of the Council of People's Commissars of the Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic on the basis of the Beloretsk Drama Theater that toured in the city. The most outstanding leader in the history of the institution is considered to be Konstantin Khristoforovich Shakhbazidi, who in August 1946 replaced the first director I.I. Chernyshevsky-Tolkachev.
Today the repertoire of the cultural attraction includes more than 600 performances. Much attention is paid to the classics. Performances and performances are based on famous plays and classic works of Russian and world literature. The works of Tolstoy, Ostrovsky, Chekhov, Schiller, Shakespeare, Gorky, Gogol, Bulgakov, Camus and many other authors are embodied on stage.
Sterlitamak State Theater and Concert Association
- Address: ave. Lenina, 30V.
Includes the second most important in the city, the Sterlitamak Bashkir Drama Theater, as well as the State Philharmonic Society. This drama theater has been operating since 1991. It stands out because it has a national flavor; in the life of the establishment, much attention is paid to local authors and stories.
The date of its opening is considered to be the premiere of the play “Heirs” based on the play by local author Dulat Isabekov. There are many honored and people's artists of Bashkortostan in the troupe. The team has become a laureate of many competitions, the artists successfully tour with their productions throughout the country.
The State Philharmonic, located in a separate building, employs five groups. The most famous are the Dance Theater and the pop and folk ensemble Sabri. An important event in the cultural life of the city are performances by the local folk orchestra. A literary and musical lecture hall operates on the basis of the Philharmonic.
Where to go with a girl?
The city is often visited by couples in love. In this case, you will need to know places where you can take a walk in the evening and where it will be cozy for the two of you. If the weather is warm, a walk in city parks would be a great option. Here you can have lunch and have fun.
The following restaurants have proven themselves to be excellent:
- Aristocrat (1 Pugacheva St., we recommend booking a table in advance by phone);
- Amigos (located on Ivleva street 13, contact number +7 917 040‑71-71, average bill 700 rubles);
- Khan (located at 24 km of the Beloretsky tract in a quiet and cozy place, tel. +7 917 770‑14-24, average bill from 800 rubles);
- Satori (sushi bar for young people is located on Khudayberdina street 19A, tel. +7 3473 25‑71-74, average bill from 800 rubles).
It is possible to order food at home.
Among the clubs that have good reviews from tourists are:
- Synthesis;
- Heat;
- Bashkort Dance.
Restaurant Aristocrat
Architecture and monuments of Sterlitamak
On the streets of the city of Sterlitamak, tourists will encounter many interesting buildings with an interesting history and architecture, as well as city monuments and sculptures that are worthy of attention and displayed in photographs from a trip to this city.
Treasury building
- Address: st. Sadovaya, 25.
The two-story building in the city center on Sadovaya Street was built in 1895 specifically for the local treasury. Nowadays it houses a school - medical students are trained here. The brick building is notable for its decor. The sides of the façade are decorated with risalits; in the central part, the austere and at the same time pompous appearance is completed by a rectangular attic.
Shopping arcades of Bayazitov
- Address: st. Komsomolskaya, 45.
In 1906, thanks to the efforts of local noble merchants, the Bayazitov brothers, shopping arcades appeared in the city. They became the center of city trade, with the advent of Soviet power they were subject to nationalization, and the owners - Kamulla and Khastimudin Bayazitov - were among those repressed.
In 1990, the building collapsed and Sterlitamak lost a historical and architectural monument and an interesting object of everyday history from the beginning of the last century for twenty-five years.
The revival of the shopping arcade is associated with the name of a modern entrepreneur who undertook to finance the restoration of the building and paid attention to restoring its historical appearance. The work was entrusted to the architect V.F. Kayumov, who successfully completed his task, relying on surviving photographic documents.
Bakery Zhilkina
- Address: st. Komsomolskaya, 21.
The object draws the attention of citizens and tourists to the everyday history of Sterlitamak at the beginning of the last century. The bakery, built by local merchant Milkin in 1909, was a vital place for the city; it provided the population with bread. After the revolution, the bakery was taken away by the state, but the building did not change its profile; bread was baked here until 1949.
The bakery building is notable for the fact that different materials were used for its construction: the first floor is made of brick, and the second floor is made of wood. Both floors are elegantly decorated. The first, due to the specificity of the brick finishing, looks more massive and fundamental, the second is light and airy, as if soaring above it, attracting the eye of a passerby with its carved ruffles.
Lebedkova Pharmacy
- Address: st. Karl Marx, 104.
A one-story wooden structure with a hipped roof gracefully adorns the intersection of Khudaiberdin and Karl Marx streets. A monument of wooden architecture of local importance attracts the eye with its elegant appearance, carved platbands and a corner turret topped with an onion-shaped dome. A pharmacy in this beautiful house was opened at the beginning of the last century by a pharmacist named Lebedkov; before that, the building belonged to the merchant family of the Popovs. The pharmacy existed here until the 1960s, becoming a legendary place for city residents.
Victory Park
- Address: corner of Khudaiberdin and Druzhba streets.
More than 9 thousand residents of the city of Sterlitamak died on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War. In their honor in the 1960s. It was decided to build a park in the city, the main object inside of which was the eternal flame. The flame in Sterlitamak burns next to the sculptural embodiment of a Soviet soldier, at whose feet an enemy helmet is thrown; the monument symbolizes victory over the enemy. Later, the park was replenished with another memorial military site - in the 90s, a monument to the victims of the Afghan war was erected here.
Square named after Zhukov
- Address: corner of October Avenue and Kurchatov Street.
In 2005, a park facility dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Great Patriotic War appeared in the city. In the park named after G.K. Zhukov, there is not only a bust of the military leader, but also plaques with the names of local heroes of the Soviet Union and people who died at the front. A “Walk of Fame” is also organized on the territory of the attraction.
Memorial stele to the Komsomol
- Address: st. Khudayberdina, 18.
With the collapse of the USSR, the legendary youth organization - the Komsomol - disappeared into history forever. In 2010, the Bashkir branch of the Communist Youth Union could have turned 90 years old. On this occasion, a three-stage stele appeared in the city, which reflects the milestones in the history of the city Komsomol organization. The stela was made according to the design of the architect R.R. Ishtuganova. The monument is located not far from the drama theater on Khudaiberdin Street.
Monument to the first teacher
- Address: Kommunisticheskaya street.
Near the city secondary school No. 31 there is a sculpture depicting a young female teacher, she looks sternly at the student standing next to her. The schoolgirl in the sculptural incarnation of the girl is identified by characteristic bows and a student's bag slung over her shoulder. “Monument to the First Teacher” is a joint work of sculptors Radik Khasanov and Rusmen Khusainov and architect V.P. Kharzhevsky. The grand opening of the monument took place in August 2010.
Monument to the executed Bolsheviks
- Coordinates on the map: 53.658330, 55.947284.
The memory of the civil war in Russia is embodied in Sterlitamak in the monument to the executed Bolsheviks. The strict white stele standing on Lenin Avenue, surrounded by trees, recalls the tragic events of September 1918, when the White Guards shot members of the local revolutionary committee. The stele was installed at the site of the tragedy. During the Civil War, the Ufa Highway ran here, hence the second name of the monument - “Monument at the 5th verst of the Ufa Highway.”
Exposition of stones
The Stone Museum opened thanks to the long-term work of geologist I. Skuin. Here are exhibits brought from the Shakhtau Shikhan quarry. For over twenty years, the specialist formed the original collection.
Travelers will be able to examine stalagmites, stalactites, a mammoth tooth, impressions of ancient trees, and a limestone block with hardened natural formations. The establishment is located in a quarry near Tsar Mountain. If someone is bored in the museum, then they can go to a cafe or restaurant.
A trip to the territory of Bashkiria to the unusual city of Sterlitamak will provide tourists with an unforgettable experience; they will learn many interesting facts about the life of local residents in ancient times.
Beautiful temples and mosques of Sterlitamak
The city wonderfully intertwines Orthodox and Muslim traditions, reflected in religious architecture.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
- Address: st. Kalinina, 52A.
The main cathedral of the city of Sterlitamak was consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It was erected in the last years of the 19th century and was a single-domed tented temple. Its history is shrouded in darkness; during the Soviet years, when the church was persecuted, the building was destroyed. The St. Nicholas Church is already gaining new life today; the current cathedral was rebuilt from the mid-1990s to 2010. After reconstruction it became five-domed.
Tatianinskaya (Tatianinskaya) Church
- Address: st. Khalturina, 119.
The legendary city church appeared in 1897 and was named after its founder Tetina D'kova. It first opened its doors to parishioners in 1905.
A large two-story building was erected nearby, connected to the church by a passage. An almshouse was located here. During the Soviet period it was closed and reopened several times. After another closure in the late 1950s. underwent redevelopment and became a medical school. This fact had a detrimental effect on the preservation of the interior decoration of the parish; some of the paintings were lost. In the post-Soviet period, the temple was restored in 1992.
Church relics are icons containing pieces of the relics of Tatiana and other saints, in particular, the recluse Varvara and Theodore of Sanaksar.
Temple of John the Baptist
- Address: st. Builders, 73.
The construction of this Orthodox shrine was recently completed - the new Church of St. John the Baptist is very beautiful. Its reddish facades smack of newness, and its gilded domes, soaring upward, demonstrate how beautiful Christian parishes can be. The temple area is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence; there is a small park with benches where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, listen to the ringing of bells, relax and almost indulge in meditation.
Khalid bin Walid Mosque
- Address: Mira street, 15.
Already in the 21st century, the Islamic population of Sterlitamak acquired a new beautiful mosque. The temple was named the same as the local madrasah - Nur-al-Iman, translated into Russian this means “ray of light”. He truly lit up the city. Today it is also called "Khalid bin Waleed". Opened in 2007, the mosque has become one of the architectural gems of the city. The building has an area of more than 800 sq. m was designed by the young architect Tatyana Burnagulova. The interior decoration of the Islamic shrine is extremely ascetic; the eyes of visitors will be attracted only by the Uzbek carpets spread on the floors.
Marmaray under the Bosphorus
You can safely add the Marmaray Tunnel to the list of inexpensive places to visit with children in Istanbul. It is laid under the Bosphorus and connects the European and Asian parts of the city. A ride along this specific line of the Istanbul metro will be of interest to everyone: both adults and children. Won't the youngest travelers be able to understand the power and power of technological progress? In their time, trains under the Bosphorus and the English Channel would surprise few people. But while there are no such technologies in our country, we need to experience these sensations at least abroad.
Moreover, on the Asian side of Istanbul, a lot of interesting things await you: a beautiful view of the straits, an excursion to the Maiden Tower, a walk through the ancient quarters and markets. You can board Marmaray at Sirkeci station (this is the old railway station from where the legendary Orient Express departed).
Attractions in the vicinity of Sterlitamak
There are a lot of interesting things in the vicinity of the city, but most of all tourists highlight the natural attractions, recommending them for inspection to everyone who comes here.
Sterlitamak shihans
- Coordinates: 53.700495, 56.083379 (Kushtau), 53.554833, 56.098579 (Toratau), 53.741913, 56.097730 (Yurkatau).
Not far from Sterlitamak there is a unique geological monument. Shihans are cone-shaped hills, which are more than 230 million years old. One of the local shihans was Shakhtau, the same one whose memory is captured in the city Stone Museum. Now there are only three objects left.
The largest in area is Kushtau, its peak reaches a height of 327 m. In winter, a ski slope is opened on it. The most famous is the shihan of Toratau, 427 m high. It was once considered a “sacred mountain”, and today it has migrated to the coat of arms of one of the Bashkir cities - Ishimbay. The third shihan is called Yurkatau.
Isheevskie caves
- Coordinates on the map: 53.629293, 56.143356.
When going to Shikhany, you cannot ignore the cave system, which is more than a kilometer long. It is located near Shikhan Tratau, 15 km from the city of Sterlitamak. The gypsum caves, called Isheevsky, were formed as a result of drainage. There are many intricate passages inside, the walls are strewn with stalagmites. This is where you get some really memorable photos and selfies.
Crater of the Sterlitamak meteorite
- GPS coordinates: 53.603349, 55.586464.
This facility is located 20 km west of the city center, near the village of Oktyabrskoye. An iron meteorite with an estimated weight of 300 kg reportedly fell at this location on May 17, 1990. It formed a fairly large crater - now there is a lake in it, against the backdrop of which tourists take pictures of themselves. They also come here in the hope of finding at least a small fragment of an extraterrestrial cosmic body.
Household organization
If you have a question about accommodation, then do not worry. The city has a large number of hotels and hostels with good service and decent quality accommodation.
Now I will list all possible options for you:
- — Hotel Chemodan , accommodation of an unusual type with the best value for money, price category 1,700 rubles per day;
- — Hotel Lilac , a more budget option, only 300 rubles per day;
- — Hotel Vincent , an excellent place to stay with an affordable price for accommodation of 3100 rubles per day, the only minus is that the hotel is located 25 kilometers from the city.
After reading our article, we hope that you will definitely visit our city and enjoy its attractions.
Entertainment and recreation with children in Sterlitamak
If the question arises about where to go with your child, Sterlitamak will offer several places that will be interesting for children to visit. There is not a lot of entertainment here, but there is some.
Sports complex "Sterlitamak-Arena"
- Address: Kommunisticheskaya st., 101.
Sterlitamak Arena is a modern sports complex built in 2012. A venue for competitions in various sports, concerts and other public events. Fans of active recreation can have a great time here: there is an ice skating rink, grounds for team sports games and a fitness room on site. There are several catering outlets, including children's ones.
Park of Culture and Leisure named after Yuri Gagarin
- Address: st. Furmanova, 15.
In honor of the first cosmonaut in the history of the planet, Sterlitamak was named a place suitable for both relaxation and active entertainment. In the Central Park of Culture and Culture you can stroll along the alleys, as well as ride on a variety of attractions of varying degrees of extremeness - both for very young children and toddlers, as well as for young people and the whole family.
Guests of any age category will be able to feel like “a little Gagarin” here. Young visitors will be attracted by the dinosaur figures installed in the park, and there are trampolines for those who want to jump. The park area also often hosts arcade games and prize slot machines.
Shopping and entertainment
- Address: Artema street, 96.
Shopping centers are rapidly taking over large and small Russian cities, becoming important objects not only of trade, but also of the cultural life of citizens and tourists. In Sterlitamak, one of them is Arbat, where the whole family is worth going.
Adults will be able to buy everything they need here, while children can “splash” in dry pools with balls or play slot machines. Children's parties are held on the territory of the shopping center, and thematic entertainment programs are organized.
Don't miss the sights of Beloretsk
Sterlitamak is provincial and modern, a city of memory and vibrant life, a place of interesting geological finds and one of the main settlements in the Republic of Bashkiria. A tourist will definitely not be bored here!
General information
After some time, he founded a pier on the river called Belaya. Then a small settlement was formed here, which grew to a modern metropolis. During the Second World War, the development of the city was affected by the evacuation of industrial enterprises, such as: Odessa Machine Tool Plant named after Lenin, Bankinsky. This gave impetus to rapid growth in the post-war years. The current Sterlitamak is home to its mechanical engineering and chemical industries.
In the seventies, industrial enterprises greatly influenced the environmental status of the city, which caused a restless situation among the authorities. Then obligations were introduced that all residents had to plant trees, bushes and other plants to green the city. Every park in the city is full of greenery, making it easy to breathe here and pleasant to spend your free time from work.
Sterlitamak is located one hundred and twenty kilometers from the capital of Bashkortostan. Despite its small size, major highways pass near the city, so those who travel there with their own transport have no problem. The city is also famous for its unique attractions and amazing places that are worth visiting. Not much historical heritage has survived to this day. For example, such a place as the Cathedral of the Kazan Mother of God, built in 1937, was destroyed, but, nevertheless, the amazing beauty of the mosque was preserved.
Legoland Discovery Center
And this is the Istanbul analogue of Legoland on the territory of the Forum shopping center, which is also worth showing to your child. Playgrounds are open here for children from 2 years old and older children. At the entrance there is an exhibition of attractions made from Lego bricks. Among them you can see Big Ben, the domes of the Taj Mahal, the openwork silhouette of the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the streets and monuments of Istanbul. Figures walk between architectural masterpieces, vehicles drive by; Boats are sailing along the toy Bosphorus. Children go to master classes on Lego assembly, build racing cars and immediately try them out, and go on rides. The Legoland complex has a café and a 4D cinema room.
The shopping center is located near the Kocatepe metro station. A ticket to Legoland in Istanbul for a child 3-14 years old costs 47 TL when booking online, and 59 TL at the offline ticket office
It is important to remember that children are only allowed here with adults
Treasury building
This is an old building with two floors, built in 1895. The building used to house the city treasury, but is now used as a medical school. The architecture of the building is very interesting: the majestic facade of the building is richly decorated with a wide variety of brick elements.
The corners of the parts protruding from the sides of the façade are decorated with blades, and the projections themselves end with pediments in the form of triangles. The central part of the facade is decorated with a small rectangular decorative wall connected to the protruding parts of the building with a forged lattice.
Location: Sadovaya street - 25.
