Chebarkul is a city with a great tourist present and future

Chebarkul - TOP 5 things to see in the city

A journey around Chebarkul begins with an acquaintance with its main attractions - the “tricks” of the city. You can visit these special places in one day.

Lake Chebarkul

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• Coordinates on the map: 54.957248, 60.324859.

Chebarkul is often called the “land of lakes” due to the large number of blue lakes. The main one gave the city its name. Translated from the Bashkir language, the word “chebarkul” means “motley lake”. Its shores are covered with mixed forests, in which there are tourist recreation centers, health centers and ecological trails.

Chebarkul has several wooded islands, as well as peninsulas, which are also visited by tourists.

The most popular activities on the lake are boating and fishing. Chebarkul is home to tench, bream, carp, pike perch, burbot and other fish. Fishermen come to the shores of the lake at all times of the year.

But the greatest fame for the lake was brought not by picturesque views or fishing, but by the Chelyabinsk meteorite. On February 15, 2013, a space rock fell into the lake, creating a huge hole in the ice. Until the fall, research groups came to the lake and picked up meteorite fragments from the bottom. The largest was discovered in October. His weight was 570 kg. Today the fragment is exhibited in the Chelyabinsk Museum of Local Lore.

Tourists visiting Chebarkul in the summer go rafting to the site of the meteorite fall, which is marked by a buoy.

Chebarkul Fortress

• GPS coordinates: 54.977778, 60.345556.

The fortress was built in the first half of the 18th century to protect the southeastern borders of Russia. Initially, the fortification was built as an outpost, the most important buildings of which were located behind the walls. By 1752, the bastion acquired its own church and 125 residential buildings.

The main historical event associated with the fortress occurred in 1774, when Emelyan Pugachev sent an ambassador here. Pugachev pretended to be Peter III, promised residents all sorts of benefits and offered to join the uprising. The Cossacks believed Emelyan and surrendered the fort without resistance. The fortress became an outpost of the Pugachevites and was under their control for four months.

In May, Ivan Mikhelson, a general who later defeated Pugachev, arrived at the fortress. By this time, the Cossacks began to rebel against the Pugachevites, and Mikhelson lured them to his side. Soon Mikhelson and his army left Chebarkul. The Pugachevites did not forgive the Cossacks for going over to Mikhelson’s side and burned the fortress.

Currently, a historical and cultural complex stands on the site of the fortress. On its territory there are large-scale copies of fortifications: walls, churches, residential and outbuildings. The buildings are made of logs according to old drawings and using old Russian technology.

There is a consecrated chapel, models of wooden ships, and a working mill and well. Tourists can apply for a master class in javelin throwing and archery. The copy does not reflect the true size of the fortress, but allows you to imagine what it was like in an era of prosperity.

Pugachevsky The Gallows

• Coordinates: 54.970000, 60.351667.

Not all residents of the fortress believed Pugachev’s words. Three officers and two sergeants refused to swear allegiance to “False Peter”, for which the troublemaker sentenced them to hanging. The execution took place at the place that today is called “Pugachevsky Gallows”.

In 1949, this territory was included in the list of historical heritage sites of the Russian Federation. Currently, the execution site is built up with private residential buildings.

Ilmensky State Reserve

• Coordinates: 55.134054, 60.247441.

In the north-west of the Chebarkul region there is the Ilmensky Nature Reserve. It was founded in 1920, making it the oldest nature reserve in Russia. The territory is replete with pristine lakes and lush forests, but the main asset is its mineral deposits.

18 types of minerals were discovered in the Ilmensky Nature Reserve. In local pegmatine veins, scientists discovered topaz, sapphire, aquamarine and phenacite. The reserve's riches are displayed in all their glory in a museum dedicated to its history.

Among the exhibits is a detailed map of the area and paintings with drawings of the original inhabitants of the forests: foxes, wolves, bears and lynxes. The museum has a souvenir shop where you can buy jewelry made from semi-precious stones, as well as paintings and postcards with landscapes of the reserve.

Historical and cultural regional museum named after Gerasimov

• Address: Chebarkul district, Kundravy village, Komsomolskaya street, 63.

Sergei Apollinarievich Gerasimov is a famous Soviet film director, whose homeland was the Chebarkul region. The most popular museum in Chebarkul is dedicated to his memory. The museum exhibition is firmly connected with the life and work of the cinematic genius.

In one of the halls the atmosphere of his office is recreated. Here you can see the original library collected by Gerasimov, furniture, a desk, paintings and awards. The most famous exhibit is the cane that was given to Gerasimov by his close friend Charlie Chaplin.

In the museum you can also learn about the life of T.F. Makarova, a Soviet actress who was Gerasimov’s wife and muse. In the hall dedicated to her work, certificates, diplomas and personal belongings are exhibited.

Cities

Chebarkul city -

city ​​in Russia, administrative center of the Chebarkul district of the Chelyabinsk region. It is located 78 km west of Chelyabinsk. The population as of the end of 2011 is actually 45.7 thousand people. The city is located in the Southern Urals, on the eastern slope of the Ilmensky ridge, on the shores of Lake Chebarkul. The names of the city and the lake come from the Bashkir language and mean “Beautiful, Motley Lake.” The city is located on the Moscow-Chelyabinsk railway, there are 2 railway stations and a platform. Passenger trains depart to Ufa, Novy Urengoy, Voronezh, Novosibirsk, Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Samara, Nizhnevartovsk, Vladivostok, Penza. Suburban railway stops. Express "Chelyabinsk - Miass". Electric trains to Chelyabinsk, Miass, Zlatoust, Kropachevo. To the south of the city runs the M5 Ural highway (Samara-Ufa-Chelyabinsk). The city is connected by bus to Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Zlatoust, Miass, Kisegach, Uysky, Kidysh, Bakal, Magnitogorsk, Yuzhnouralsk, Troitsk, Varlamovo. The bus station is located next to the train station.

Education in the city of
Chebarkul
The city has a number of secondary specialized, general education and preschool institutions. There are no institutions of higher professional education in the city, so future students go to enroll in other cities.

Economy of the city of
Chebarkul
The city-forming enterprise is Ural Forge OJSC (former foundry and mechanical plant: production of castings, forgings, welding structures for mechanical engineering and aviation), now part of the Mechel Steel Group. The enterprise produces 77% of the total volume of industrial products in the city of Chebarkul. Other companies also operate:

Chebarkul crane (JSC "ChZS", production of products from vermiculite, heat-insulating boards, various metal structures, pipes, power lines) cinder block) Chebarkul sewing factory (JSC "Peplos")

furniture factory experimental forestry forest center (logging) inter-forestry bakery (OJSC "Chebarkulsky Bread") dairy factory confectionery factory fish district communication center printing house, publishing the newspaper "Yuzhnouralets"

In 2009, manufacturing enterprises shipped RUB 5.6 billion worth of their own products for net activities. In the 1990s, a training division of the Ministry of Defense was located in Chebarkul. Now - cropped. Until the 1960s, a narrow-gauge railway operated in Chebarkul to the village of Kamenny Quarry. Technical school No. 12. Local history museum. Monument to Hero of the Soviet Union A.I. Kashirin (1926-45). Near Chebarkul, near Lake Chebarkul, there is a resort area. Clean and dry air is favorable for climatotherapy for tuberculosis patients. Sanatoriums, holiday homes. 6 km from Chebarkul there is the climatic and mud resort of Kisegach and the climatic resort area of ​​Elovoe.

History of the city of
Chebarkul
Founded in 1736 as a military fortress settlement on the border of Russian and Bashkir lands. The Chebarkul fortress defended the southeastern borders of Russia and was a transit point for the delivery of food to the Cossack troops of the Southern Urals; later it became a large Cossack village. The fortress was founded with the consent of the Bashkir Tarkhan Taimas Shaimov, the owner of the land on which construction was planned. As a reward for this, Shaimov received a saber, and the Bashkirs were exempt from taxes. During the Great Patriotic War, a plant from the city of Elektrostal was evacuated to Chebarkul. In the shortest possible time, even during the construction of the buildings, the plant produced its first products at the new location. After the war, this plant became known as the Ural Forge. One of the streets closest to the plant is still called Elektrostalskaya.

The magnificent nature of the surroundings of Chebarkul

Delightful landscapes have made Chebarkul one of the most visited tourist centers in Russia. The natural heritage of this corner of our country will impress even the most experienced tourist.

Lake Big Kisegach

• Coordinates: 55.042566, 60.312637.

The lake is located five kilometers from Chebarkul. Its peculiarity lies in its twelve islands, the largest of which are Bolshoy, Vysokiy, Sedovlasy and Linden. They occupy the northern part of the lake.

Several rivers flow into Bolshoi Kisegach, including a small channel connecting it with Lake Terenkul. The Istok River originates from Bolshoy Kisegach and flows into its sister lake, Maly Kisegach.

The shores of the lake are covered with rocks and forest. Numerous bays make them picturesque. The forest is mostly deciduous. Birch, linden and alder trees grow here. Wild ducks nest along the shore, and you can also see seagulls.

The underwater world of the lake is diverse. People come here to catch pike, ide and large perch. In addition, crayfish live in Bolshoi Kisegach.

From the west, the lake borders the Ilmensky Nature Reserve, therefore it is also a natural monument. On its territory there are sanatoriums and holiday homes, popular among tourists.

Spruce Lake

• Coordinates: 54.996975, 60.304893.

The lake is located between the cities of Chebarkul and Mias. It is known for its “bad character,” as locals say. In autumn, the weather there is very unpredictable: the winds blow, the waves rise. However, in the summer, “Elovoe” becomes a role model - the waves give way to calm.

At this time, the swimming season starts here. Tourists settle on flat sections of the banks. Fishermen also come here to hunt for pike, ide and ripus. There are three islands on the lake: Spruce, also called “Island of Love”. It is believed that couples in love who have visited this island will never experience the fading of love. Kopeyka Island, so named because of its round shape.

And the island "Don't flap your ears." In response to endless questions from tourists about where such a bizarre name came from, local residents tell the same story. They say that a family was vacationing here once, and their boat was stolen. So the people had to spend the night on the island. “Don’t flap your ears, tourists!”

Cape Semerik

• Coordinates: 54.977718, 60.344653.

Cape Semerik is a historical area, also known as Old Chebarkul. In the 18th century there was a fortress here. Currently, the cape is a nature reserve. Quartz ridges rise on its territory. Since the beginning of the last century, rock crystal has been mined in large quantities in this interesting place.

Cape Semerik is no less interesting in terms of architecture. Many residential buildings located here were built one hundred and two hundred years ago. Walking through the private sector, you can see wooden huts decorated with carvings and elegant stone mansions. At the edge of the cape there is a maple grove that was planted by schoolchildren in the 1960s.

Malkovskaya (Pugachevskaya) mountain

• Coordinates: 54.910850, 60.335432.

Malkovskaya Mountain is a small hill on the outskirts of Chebarkul. It is covered with tall grasses and a sparse birch grove. In the western part of the Ural Mountains it is the final fort. The mountain is entwined with various legends, most of which are associated with Emelyan Pugachev.

One of them says that the troublemaker buried looted treasures here when the imperial troops announced a hunt for him. The main advantage of Malkovskaya Mountain is the magnificent panorama of the lake that opens from its top.

Krutik Peninsula

• Coordinates: 54.952992, 60.298901.

Krutik is the largest peninsula of Lake Chebarkul. It got its name because of the steep rocky shores, but inaccessible cliffs give way to gently sloping sandy beaches where tourists love to relax.

The beaches are wild, there are no amenities or infrastructure. They are visited by connoisseurs of solitude and the natural beauty of natural landscapes. After swimming, tourists often walk in the coniferous forest, where berries grow in abundance.

Korablik Island

• Coordinates: 54.976209, 60.311765.

Korablik is the most beautiful island in Chebarkul. It is located in the northern part of the lake next to the Bukaevsky Peninsula. The center of the island is decorated with a rocky hill, which gives it the appearance of a ship. This is a favorite place for tourists for swimming, fishing and boating.

Grachev Island

• Coordinates: 54.939124, 60.312628.

For a long time, Grachev Island was an isolated piece of land, but since 1997 it began to slowly merge with the southern coast of Chebarkul.

The strip of water, due to which it has not yet become a peninsula, is shrinking due to the shallowing of the lake. The island is covered by a dense mixed forest, dominated by linden and birch groves. The predominant shrub species is sea buckthorn. During the fruitful season, city residents come here to pick up the berry harvest.

The name of the island is associated with the huge number of rook nests. Sailing past the island, tourists hear the bubbling chirping of hundreds of birds.

Chebarkul - the main portal of the city

Chebarkul is a word that has traceability of ethnic and migration processes on our territory; contacts and connections between different ethnic groups led to its birth. The ethnocultural background of the time of formation is inspired by the ethnolinguistic past of two nationalities: Bashkir and Tatar.

From Bashkir: sibar ' beautiful ', kul ' lake '.

From Tatar: chibar ' motley ', kul ' lake '

Both of these etymologies are considered quite realistic today.

City today

Chebarkul, a city of regional subordination 92 km. from Chelyabinsk

Center of Chebarkul district

Population (2010) 42,300 people

Deviation from Moscow time +2 hours

Postcode 456440

Telephone code (351 68) *-**-**

Chebarkul is a land of picturesque lakes and forests on the southern slope of the Ural ridge.

According to the definition of many who have visited our places, the pristine nature is comparable to Alpine Switzerland. This is a corner of blue lakes with fresh water, crystal clear air, stunning places for relaxation and treatment. In our vicinity there are more than 90 health resorts, camps, houses and recreation centers, sanatoriums, as well as the Ilmensky Nature Reserve.

City yesterday

“The beauty of these places can be seen,

just getting off the train at the station

Chebarkul and visiting a dozen lakes

in its vicinity"

writer Marietta Shaginyan

In addition to these beauties, the discoverers of our places were surprised by the taste of the water of Lake Chebarkul, the abundance of fish in it and convenient shores for settlement. This is probably why 6-7 thousand years ago primitive people lived along the shores of our lake. Late Stone Age or Neolithic sites are located along the entire coastline, and scientists have even singled out Chebarkul ceramics in particular. Archaeological excavations were carried out in the 50-60-70s of the last century. In the early 90s, mounds were found - burials of the Huns of the 3rd-5th centuries AD on the border area between the city of Chebarkul and the village of Malkovo, Chebarkul region. Since the 10th century, nomadic tribes of Bashkirs lived on the territory of Prichebarkul region. There are references to a certain village of Yabolakovo, located on the shore of our lake in the 13th century. Not far from it, a fortress was built in 1736, which became, as it were, a starting point in the history of our city. It became one of the other fortresses of the Orenburg Line and began to occupy a significant role in the delivery of bread and provisions to the Cossack troops of the Southern Urals. She also contributed to the protection of the southeastern borders of the state.

In 1735, on the southeastern outskirts of the Russian Empire, on the border with Kazakh lands, the construction of a large city called Orenburg began. This was a matter of great national importance. The city was supposed to become a center for protecting the southeastern borders of the state from raids by nomads and the administrative center of a vast territory of the region. Through Orenburg it was planned to strengthen trade ties with rich Central Asian cities and, with its construction, begin to develop the natural resources of the Southern Urals.

To implement this plan, a special department was created called the Orenburg Expedition under the command of the Chief Secretary of the Senate I.K. Kirilova.

With the construction of Orenburg, the need arose to supply it with bread. They decided to deliver bread from the settlements of the Isetsky region. The main procurement center was established in Techenskaya Sloboda. From here, grain was to be delivered by carts to the pier, which was supposed to be built in the upper reaches of the Yaik (Ural) River, and further along the river to Orenburg.

The trips of the first and second supply convoys showed that delivering bread from Techenskaya Sloboda to Orenburg was far from simple. The distance of the journey through uninhabited areas and the opposition of the Bashkirs made this delivery practically impossible. This threatened to disrupt the construction that had begun. It was urgently necessary to take measures to create normal conditions for the movement of convoys, protect them from attacks by the Bashkirs, improve the road, and build intermediate points where passing convoys could be supplied with forage and would find shelter in case of bad weather and peace under the protection of military teams.

For these purposes, the fortresses of Miass, Chelyabinsk, Chebarkul, etc. were built in 1736.

Tatishchev Vasily Nikitich (04/19/1686, Pskov district, Pskov province - 07/15/1750, Boldino village) statesman, privy councilor, scientist. From the family of Smolensk princes, a descendant of Vladimir Monomakh. In 1693 he was taken as steward to the court of Tsarina Praskovya Fedorovna. Graduated from the Moscow engineering and artel school. In 1704 he began serving in the army. He took part in the Battle of Poltava and the Prussian campaign of Peter I. In 1720-22, 1734-37, being the chief commander of the Ural factories, he supervised the search for ore deposits and the construction of state-owned mining plants. Determined their management system. He created the main governing body of the mining industry - the Siberian Higher Mining Authority. In 1734 he arrived in the Urals to speed up the process of mining construction and concentrated in his hands all the power in this region. He became the founder of the development of the Urals as an economically profitable industrial region; it was he who coined the term “Ural Mountains”.

From the beginning of the Orenburg expedition, according to the decree of Empress Anna Ioannovna (February 14, 1735), he was supposed to provide “assistance to I.K. Kirilov in the affairs of the Orenburg expedition." According to Tatishchev’s proposal, the Iset province was established in the Southern Trans-Urals, the administrative center of which in 1743 was Chelyabinsk.

On March 5, 1736, Lieutenant General A. Rumyantsev and I. Kirilov made a decision “where chance would allow forts to be made in the right places along the roads.”

In order to implement this decision, V. Tatishchev, who led all state factories in the Urals, on March 11, 1736, sent a decree to Colonel Arsenyev, who led the troops aimed at pacifying the Bashkirs:

“With teams, where chance permits, build redoubts or small forts in the necessary places along the roads with such provision that provisions for the number of people are left in them for at least a year, so that in the event of thieves in the passages, they do not suffer from insanity, and besides with the regular ones there would also be irregular ones, who could have patrols from the same yuts and thereby push back the remaining thieves, drive away horses and cattle and give information from place to place, and from Techenskaya Sloboda to the Verkhoyaitskaya pier for communication and security, as well as for suppression There was agreement between the Bashkirs and the Cossack horde that one best place was found for the construction of a fortress at Lake Chebarkul, for which the surveyor Shishkov and the engineering student Banner were sent from here, with whom you will inspect, both at Chebarkul, and between it and the Siberian settlements and the Verkhoyaitskaya pier ... "

The place to build a fortress at Lake Chebarkul was chosen by the peasant of the Krutikhinskaya settlement Stepan Kuznetsov back in 1729. Over many years of wandering around our region, he came to the conclusion that a better place for a fortress to protect against the attacks of nomadic Bashkirs could not be found than the place “near Kamenei-Ural on the Siberian waters near Lake Chebarkul.”

In 1729, Kuznetsov came to Moscow with a petition.

From the petition: “And in those places, for the sake of caution and protection, there is no fortress in the vicinity, and for better viewing and distribution in this Siberian country, there should be fortresses near this Stone of the Urals and to that fortress for settlement again as many households should be transferred, and in In the vicinity of that place in the Kamenya Urals near the Chebarkul lake, peasants live in the Dolmatov Monastery, and in the Okunevskaya Sloboda there are 7 settlements in the settlement. And for the best, to be observed for confirmation and protection, if it is commanded that there be a fortress and a settlement in that place near that Kamenya Urals, at the Chebarkul lake in a border place for the willful and fickle Tatar-Bashkirs and from all sorts of thieves, there should be at that fortress military servant. How much is decent."

The Senate refused Kuznetsov’s petition: “By decree of e.i.v. The high Senate, listening to the petition sent from the Supreme Privy Council of the Siberian province, Krutikhinskaya settlement by the peasant Stepan Kuznetsov about the construction of a fortress from the Tatars and Bashkirs in that province near Lake Chebarkul near the Ural Stone and about the population of the settlements, ordered: to refuse him, Kuznetsov, for this purpose : if a fortress is built in that place, then the infidels, with whom they are ordered to act kindly, may lament to their bitterness, besides, it is not safe to have settlements in the village that will accept fugitives, and it will be difficult for landowners to go there and search for them. »

After several more unsuccessful attempts to obtain permission to build a fortress, Kuznetsov was taken into custody. His petition lay in the archives until Tatishchev took the place of the plant manager.

Tatishchev himself accepted the site for the construction of the Chebarkul fortress. He was attracted by the wonderful natural conditions, the possibility of fishing on Lake Chebarkul, the forest that provided building materials, rich in berries and mushrooms, and black soil.

On March 11, 1736, Tatishchev issued a decree: “The best place to build a fortress is near Lake Chebarkul.”

On March 13, 1736, Tatishchev gave to Colonel I.S. Arsenyev received a general order on the construction of a fortress, declaring: “The fortress on Chebarkul is the most important and necessary thing.”

The foundation stone of the Chebarkul fortress was made on April 14, 1736 (April 25, new style). Initially, a temporary fortress was built to protect the builders from attacks by the Bashkirs. On April 15, 1736, Colonel Arsenyev and Lieutenant Colonel Miklashevsky wrote in a report to Tatishchev: “And according to the power of Your Excellency, Her Imperial Majesty, decrees and orders, at Chebarkul, at the discretion and general agreement of the headquarters and chief officers with the surveyor Pashkov sent from Your Excellency and Engineer student Banner began building a fortress on the island where the Bashkir village of Yabolakovo was on April 14th.”

Thanks to the efforts of V.N. The Tatishchev fortress was built very hastily. Already in August 1736, Tevkelev wrote in a report to Tatishchev:

“According to the orders sent by Your Excellency to the Chebarkul fortress, with God’s help, they managed to cover the top with turf and in the bastions in the corners, over two gates they made iron locks and locks for the gates and spears around the fortress and a powder magazine were made on the 26th of this August.”

As a western outpost of the Trans-Ural region, the Chebarkul fortress from the first months of its existence received a significant garrison, superior to the garrisons of the Chelyabinsk and Miass fortresses. A.I. Tevkelev reports to V.N. on October 30, 1736. Tatishchev about the number of garrisons: “in winter quarters from the ranks of the Tobolsk and Yenisei regiments: In the Chebarkul fortress - 213 people.”

According to the results of the 1740 census, 51 families lived in the Chebarkul fortress, and there were 284 residents of all ages. Each family in the census is described in detail: “...Vasily Grigoriev with his wife and children from the Iset province, Shadrinsky city, Seukhrinsky village.” “...Yakov Porfilyev son of Pastukhov with his wife and children from the Shadrinsky district, Olkhovskaya village.”

It is interesting that in this first census the same surnames are mentioned that are common in the modern city of Chebarkul.

Interesting facts from the history of Chebarkul

* The first petition of the peasants of the Siberian settlements to Tsars Peter and Ivan was written in 1696, which asked for permission to move to the Chebarkul lands: there are “pleasant places, strong for settlement.”

* Clay washing factory , which operated from 1752 to 1790 near Lake Kisegach. Here, on the lands of Chebarkul, clay suitable for ceramic products was found. The inventor of Russian porcelain, D.I. Vinogradov, a fellow student of M. Lomonosov, worked at a porcelain manufactory in St. Petersburg, where Chebarkul clay was delivered in winter on sleighs in canvas bags.

* “Senatorial Fourier” In the 60s of the 18th century, in the Iset province, the center of which was Chelyabinsk, a man appeared who caused a lot of trouble to the provincial authorities. In investigative documents and in historical literature he appeared under a number of names: “Chebarkul Cossack F. Kamenshchikov”, “Sludnikov”, “Altyn Eye” and finally “Senatorial Fourier Mikhail Reztsov”. The bearer of all these names, Fyodor Kamenshchikov, is an extraordinary personality for his time. “A lover of truth, an active and persistent person, devoted to the cause of the common people and came to their defense.”

Kamenshchikov was a Cossack of the Chebarkul fortress; from childhood he had the nickname “Altyn Eye”; his father was engaged in mica mining. In 1761, Fyodor filed a petition against the elders of the Chebarkul fortress, who oppressed ordinary people. For several years this case was investigated in the Chelyabinsk and Trinity offices. It was completed in 1764. Not all complaints were confirmed, and Kamenshchikov was beaten with whips. Returning to Chebarkul, he blew up one of the foremen and shot at the other. For this, Kamenshchikov was again punished and put under guard in the Trinity Fortress. With his illegal actions he gained great fame in the Iset province. Offended people began to come to him in prison asking for help. In April 1765, Fedor escaped from guard and began his voyage through the villages and settlements of the Urals. He wrote petitions addressed to the empress, where he indicated the names of the cruel oppressors of the people. Then, having captured his wife and young son in Chebarkul, accompanied by elected peasants F. Kamenshchikov, he moved to St. Petersburg. On the way, stopping in one of the villages assigned to Nikita Demidov’s Kyshtym plant, he organized a gathering and declared himself “Senatorial Fourier Mikhail Reztsov,” explaining that he was “sent from St. Petersburg to secretly investigate the grievances of the ruin” of the peasants from Demidov’s clerks, as proof of this he showed it as a personal weapon - a sword. Then the owner’s “ears” were shackled and put into custody. The working people swore an oath to the Fourier that they would stand their ground to the end, and handed over the petition.

Rumors about Kamenshchikov’s activities reached the Shadrinsk office, and from there “intelligence officer” Chernovsky was sent. Just a day later, the authorities in Shadrinsk read the “warrant” from the person who was here from St. Petersburg “by virtue of ... Her Imperial Majesty’s decree for some secret matter of Furier Reztsov.” This document reported that the Shadrinsky “scout” was caught and flogged for “insanity” in his “furier Reztsov’s” affairs. When the military team from the Chelyabinsk fortress reached the Demidov village, the “furier” was no longer there. He was driving along the Kazan road. As he approached the capital, Kamenshchikov increased his rank and the newly made general arrived safely in St. Petersburg. But one of his companions, coveting a reward, betrayed the “people’s protector” to the authorities. On October 18, 1765, in Orenburg, Fyodor Kamenshchikov was convicted - again punished with whips and exiled to eternal hard labor in the Nerchinsk mines. For a long time, legends about the extraordinary “Fourier” from St. Petersburg circulated around the Ural region.

* The Pugachev movement did not bypass the Chebarkul fortress. On January 3, 1774, Colonel Gryaznov arrived at the fortress with his detachment. The soldiers of the garrison offered no resistance and solemnly greeted the rebels with bread and salt. From that day on, and for more than four months, the Chebarkul fortress was in the hands of the Pugachevites.

From the Chebarkul fortress, Gryaznov’s 4,000-strong army went to Chelyabinsk and, after an unsuccessful assault, returned back. So Chebarkul became the base of Gryaznov’s detachment, and then the entire Pugachev army.

At the beginning of April, Pugachev gave the order to the ataman of the Chebarkul fortress, Colonel V. Mikhailovskikh, to concentrate a sufficient amount of fodder and food for the army in Chebarkul. To carry out this order, the Mikhailovskikhs immediately sent the centurion F. Dyakov and the Cossack I. Korolev to neighboring villages with orders to bring hay, oats, and wheat bread to Chebarkul. The Chebarkul fortress turned into a food base for Pugachev's army.

At the end of the first ten days of May, the Chebarkul Cossacks entered into battle with the government troops of General De-Colong, but the forces were not equal and the Chebarkul Cossacks surrendered.

The question of whether Pugachev himself was in Chebarkul can definitely be answered - he was! At the end of May 1774 he came from the north of Lake Argazi. De-Kolonga reports this in a letter to the Siberian governor Chicherin dated May 30, 1774: “He (Pugachev) annexed the Bashkirs who were between the Miass River and Lake Irdyash, returned to the Chebarkul fortress and burned it.”

On May 22, Pugachev’s detachment made a stop north of the village of Lyagushino (now 2nd Klyuchevka). Here he was met by Mikhelson's detachment of 500 people, coming from Kundravy. Although Pugachev’s detachment was larger, the experienced Mikhelson managed to repel the onslaught of the rebels. This bloody battle ended in victory for the government troops. Pugachev with a small detachment retreated north to the village of Baigazino.

The Cossacks in the Chebarkul fortress calmed down and lost their vigilance. The fortress was taken by the Pugachevites suddenly, early in the morning, and burned. This is how the Pugachev era ended tragically for the Chebarkul residents.

* “The Hanged Man” On Kolkhoznaya Street in Chebarkul there is a small hill, according to the stories of old-timers, the execution of 3 officers and 2 sergeants was carried out there on May 30, 1774 in the presence of E. Pugachev. The hill where the gallows stood was named “The Gallows.”

* “Maryin Island” This island is located near the southern coast of Lake Chebarkul. Having learned about the upcoming assault on the Chebarkul fortress by Pugachev’s troops, a Cossack woman nicknamed Marya suggested that the women and children go to the island and led them through the shallow water. Since then, this island has been nicknamed “Maryin”.

* The Potato Riot occurred in our area in 1843. The population refused to grow potatoes, calling them “damn apples.”

* “Wilhelm Tell of Chebarkul” is a native of our area. Cossack Arkhip Lyabzin - “... a man of enormous physical strength. He alone pulled out a cow that had fallen into the cellar... He was an excellent archer, using arrows of 7 quarters (i.e. 126 cm), and shot down a pigeon at 100 fathoms (216 m...) Once Arkhip dealt with Commandant Mikheev, who treated him cruelly with people, torturing them to death - he lay in wait for him, hid him in a bag and blew him off with a whip.” This story was recorded in the village of Khabarny in 1890.

Natural facts from the history of Chebarkul

* Northern lights occurred in Chebarkul in 1770, 1838, 1870.

* Winter rain was observed on February 19, 1935 and January 1, 1948.

* Dry years, which means “hungry ” -1880,1891,1911,1921,1931 and 1975.

* Snow in summer was recorded on June 9, 1970 and June 1, 1998.

* A big storm was observed in the summer of 1940 on Lake Chebarkul, many people fishing from boats died.

Where to go in Chebarkul

It is impossible to pass by Chebarkul museums, exhibition centers and other cultural institutions where tourists will have a good time.

Chebarkul City Museum of Local Lore

• Address: 9 May Street, 18A.

The local history museum was founded in 1975. Initially, it was a private exhibition created by enthusiastic historians. In 1992, the museum became municipal property and received the status of a national museum, and the title of local history museum was awarded to it in 2001.

Today the museum has the following exhibitions:

1. “Heraldry”, dedicated to the history of the coat of arms of Chebarkul.
2. "History of the Chebarkul Fortress." The exhibition presents authentic documents telling about the stages of construction and historical events, as well as archaeological finds.
3. “Chebarkul residents in the rear and at the front” is an exhibition dedicated to the First World War and the Great Patriotic War.
4. "Nature of the Chebarkul region." Here you can see samples of minerals and plants, as well as stuffed wild animals and birds.
5. “The Chebarkul meteorite” is a separate exhibition dedicated to the events of February 2013 and the stages of research of the Chelyabinsk meteorite. The exhibition features a fragment of a space rock weighing 3880 grams.

The museum also has a “Soviet Corner” and a conference hall where cultural and educational events take place.

Exhibition hall "Colorit"

• Address: Lenin street, 13.

The exhibition hall is a branch of the local history museum. Its goal is to preserve ancient traditions and promote contemporary art. “Kolorita” regularly hosts exhibitions of works by contemporary Chebarkul and Chelyabinsk artists, sculptors and masters of decorative and applied arts.

In addition to exhibitions, master classes on traditional crafts are organized here: pottery, wicker weaving, wood and stone carving.

Cinema "Volna"

• Address: Lenin street, 32B.

The cinema opened in 2007 and quickly won the love of the townspeople. Currently it is one of the most popular leisure and entertainment centers in Chebarkul.

The “Volna” screens show the latest in foreign and Russian cinema. The cinema also offers an online home cinema service. The official website hosts broadcasts of films and cartoons released in different years.

Historical coats of arms of Chebarkul

Coat of arms of Chebarkul 1974

The coat of arms of Chebarkul was approved on April 23, 1974.

Author of the coat of arms: Author of the coat of arms is Vener Klementyev.

Description: “The Chebarkul fortress as a settlement was formed in 1736. Then a wooden fortress was built to protect against invasion. In this regard, the shield of the city’s coat of arms depicts stylized battlements of the fortress. On October 25, 1951, Chebarkul received the status of a city of regional subordination. By that time, two large plants had been built: metallurgical and mechanical repair. Therefore, the coat of arms depicts a stylized outline of an industrial enterprise. Agriculture is well developed in the region (grain growing, crop growing, livestock farming), therefore a stylized ear of corn and the outline of a stylized farm are also depicted on the coat of arms. The city is surrounded by numerous lakes, sanatoriums, pioneer camps, and recreation centers. The outskirts of the city are a resort area. In this regard, in the middle of the coat of arms there is a wind rose with a tent in the center, and the lower part of the coat of arms is painted blue - the color of blue lakes.”

Memorial compositions and city monument

Residents of Chebarkul carefully preserve the memory of the most important events in the history of their native city. Numerous memorials are dedicated to such milestones in history.

Victory Park

• Address: corner of Kalinin and Karpenko streets.

The history of Victory Park began in 1967, when an impressive monument dedicated to the Chebarkul soldiers was erected on its territory. It represents a bronze figure of a young soldier with the Victory Banner flying behind his back. The statue is placed on a three-meter stone pedestal with the Eternal Flame at the foot.

In subsequent years, Victory Park was supplemented with new monuments and soon turned into a large-scale memorial complex. Currently, there are more than ten memorial signs on its territory. Among them:

1. A granite slab on which are engraved the names of Chebarkul residents who died on the battlefields of the Second World War. The monument is recognized as an object of historical and cultural heritage of the Chelyabinsk region.
2. Alley of 16 busts of Heroes of the Soviet Union of the 417th Sivash Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Rifle Division.

Victory Park is not only a military-patriotic center, but also a recreation area for citizens. The area is surrounded by evergreen trees, and there is a children's playground nearby. The park attracts tourists with its colorfulness and elegance.

Monument to A.I. Kashirin

• Address: Kashirina street, 57.

Alexey Kashirin was 15 years old when he and his family were evacuated from Ryazan, besieged by the Germans, to Chebarkul. In 1943, Alexey was drafted to the front and soon became famous for his courage and resourcefulness.

In January 1945, in the city of Skuodas, he led a squad to enemy positions. The Germans opened fire from a camouflaged bunker. Kashirin threw the remaining two grenades at him, but the shooting did not stop. Then the 19-year-old sergeant closed the embrasure with himself. Thanks to this, Soviet soldiers resumed the attack and ousted the Nazis from Skuodas.

The monument to Kashirin was erected on the territory of Chebarkul school No. 4. Bronze bust depicting a sergeant in a military helmet. He seems to turn to his comrades to call them into battle. The bust is mounted on a low cubic pedestal, allowing even a first-grader to reach it and place a carnation.

Monument to V.I. Lenin

• Address: Lenin Square.

The monument to Lenin was erected in 1970 in honor of the centenary of the leader’s birth. The height of the cast iron statue is 2.5 meters. It is placed on a pedestal lined with white marble with a decorative bronze belt. The monument is located on Lenin Square.

Stele "Meteorite" (Monument to the Chebarkul meteorite)

• Coordinates on the map: 54.964897, 60.342396.

In 2013, a monument appeared on the shore of Chebarkul in honor of a significant event - the fall of a meteorite. Officially, the meteorite was named “Chelyabinsk”, but according to the landing site it is called “Chebarkul”.

The monument is located on the historical territory and is a stone stele that follows the shape of the lake. There is a through hole in it, symbolizing a break in the ice left by a meteorite. Across the stele there is a sign with the date of the event and the coordinates of the landing of the space rock.

Monument to the Victims of Political Repression

• Address: st. Kalinina.

The monument was made by sculptor V. Natarov from a snow-white stone block. On the smooth surface of the stele there is a marble tablet with an inscription of dedication and an image of a cemetery flower. The upper left corner of the stele is chipped.

On this face you can see a bas-relief of broken wings, which symbolize the broken destinies of innocent people. On memorable dates, a meeting is held at the monument, during which the Russian flag is planted at the stele, and wreaths are laid at the foot.

Chebarkul

Foundation of Chebarkul, Chebarkul Fortress

Chebarkul began its history with the Chebarkul fortress, which, like hundreds of others like it, was supposed to protect the southern borders of the Russian Empire. It took a long time to choose the site for construction. Not any piece of land is suitable for the construction of a military fortress. The presence of a forest, a lake and an intersection of trade routes became the decisive factor in choosing a site for the construction of a military fortification. Chebarkul has not only history, but also prehistory. Long before the construction of the fortress began here, many peoples of the Urals visited these regions. And one of the first Russians in the vicinity of Chebarkul was Ermak.

The land on which Chebarkul stands once belonged to the Siberian Khanate. After the defeat of Khan Kuchum, this territory went to the Russian Empire. However, due to the constant raids of the steppe inhabitants, no one settled here. At the end of the 17th century, the first settlers appeared on this land - the Bashkirs.

In 1695, Tsars Ivan and Peter were presented with a petition from state peasants who asked for “unauthorized settlement” in an almost empty territory. In their petition, the peasants said that in the vicinity of Chebarkul there was a lot of fertile land suitable for farming. The peasants' request was not immediately granted. The land issue was resolved only in the mid-1700s. Before allowing Russian peasants to settle the area, it was necessary to establish peaceful relations with the nomads, Kazakhs and Karakalpaks, who eventually accepted the patronage of the Russian state.

The construction of the Chebarkul fortress was preceded by the appearance of Orenburg. The city's builders needed to be supplied with food and building materials. The Chebarkul fortress becomes one of the transit points for food suppliers. The laying of the fortification began at the end of April 1736. April 25, 1736 is considered the founding date of Chebarkul. In August the fortress was completely completed. And in October it already had a garrison of 213 people.

The new fortification was named after Lake Chebarkul, which was located nearby. Need o - this is just one of the names. Different peoples who inhabited this area or roamed through it called the lake differently. In total, there were at least 12 variants of the name, including Chesar, Svar and others. The word “Chebarkul” is of Turkic origin and is translated as “beautiful (possibly colorful) lake.” There are other translation options.

In 1739, the Iset Cossack Regiment and the administration of the Iset province moved to the fortress. Thus, until 1743, the Chebarkul fortress was the administrative center of the Iset region.

In the 1750s, construction began on a highway connecting the Chebarkul fortress with Orenburg. The first industrial enterprise, a clay washing factory, appeared near the fortress. The enterprise was built near Lake Kisegach. The quality of Chebarkul clay was so high that it was sent to St. Petersburg to make expensive porcelain tableware. The factory operated from 1752 to 1790. A postal station appeared at the fortress. In the settlement that formed not far from the fortification, Kazakhs, Russians, Tatars, Bashkirs and some other nationalities coexisted peacefully.

The fortress during the Pugachev rebellion

In the history of Chebarkul, one cannot fail to note one important milestone associated with the military campaigns of Emelyan Pugachev in the territory of the Southern Urals. Residents of the Chebarkul fortress and the nearby settlement solemnly greeted one of Pugachev’s detachments. At the beginning of January 1774, Colonel Gryaznov arrived at the Chebarkul fortress. The soldiers in the garrison, instead of offering worthy resistance to the detachment, met the Pugachevites according to the old Russian tradition - with bread and salt. Some time after the detachment arrived at the fortress, Emelyan Pugachev himself arrived.

The Chebarkul fortification becomes an outpost for the rebel peasants. Here the Pugachevites were preparing to capture Chelyabinsk. An army of four thousand went to storm the city. The trip was extremely unsuccessful. The Pugachevites returned back to the fortress. At the beginning of April 1774, Pugachev gave the order to the head of the fortress, Colonel V. Mikhailovskikh, to prepare provisions and weapons for his comrades. The colonel's assistants were sent to the nearest settlements to buy food. Thus, the fortress turned into a food base for the rebel peasants. In May, Chebarkul soldiers were forced to fight government forces led by General De Colonga. The advantages were on the side of the general's detachment. Since the forces were unequal, the Chebarkul residents had to surrender.

Some historians express their doubts about the fact that Pugachev was in the fortification. However, there is irrefutable evidence that the leader of the rebels did visit the fortress. A letter written by General De Colonga to the Siberian governor Chicherin has survived. The letter was written on May 30, 1774, and it states that Pugachev took into his detachment the Bashkirs who lived between Lake Irdyash and the Miass River, after which the detachment returned to the fortress and set it on fire.

On May 22, the Pugachevites stopped near the village of Lyagushkino (nowadays it is called Second Klyuchevka). Here a meeting between the peasants and Mikhelson’s detachment took place. The detachment was relatively small - only 500 people. Mikhelson was coming from Kundravy. The Pugachevites attacked first. But, despite the numerical superiority and considerable experience of the rebels, the Mikhelsonites were able to repel the onslaught. The government army won the bloody battle. The rebels retreated to the village of Baigazino, which was located north of the scene. Having learned that the Pugachevites were defeated by government troops, the Chebarkul residents lost their vigilance, not hoping for the return of the defeated detachment. But the rebels returned and attacked the fortification in the early morning.

It took at least two years to restore the Chebarkul fortress. Maryin Island, located near the southern coast of Lake Chebarkul, which received its name in honor of the Cossack woman Marya, reminds us of Pugachev’s “visit”. The Cossack woman became famous for the fact that shortly before the Pugachevites stormed the fortress, she invited all women and children to hide on a small island, after which she herself led them through the shallow water. In addition, in modern Chebarkul you can find a small hill on Kolkhoznaya Street. Locals call it "The Hangman". The history of this mound is also connected with the presence of Emelyan Pugachev in the city. Here 2 sergeants and 3 officers were executed by hanging. The execution took place in the presence of Pugachev himself.

The history of Chebarkul includes not only serious, but also very curious facts. In 1843, an event called the Potato Riot took place here. Potatoes, which form the basis of the diet of many Russians, are of American origin. Having conquered Europe, this vegetable reached the Russian hinterland in the middle of the nineteenth century. However, local residents were in no hurry to plant a foreign plant on their land. Potato tubers were called “devil's apples.”

In the “List of Populated Places of the Orenburg Province” for 1866, Chebarkul is listed as a Cossack village of Chebarkulskaya in the Troitsk district near Lake Chebarkul, 133 versts from the district town of Troitsk. The village has 319 households and 1,679 residents of both sexes - 781 male and 898 female. Among the public places there are 2 Orthodox churches, 2 marketplaces, men's and women's schools.

In subsequent years, Chebarkul became one of the largest Cossack villages, which contributed to population growth. In 1892, railway traffic appeared near Chebarkul. The Samara-Zlatoust railway line passed here.

Chebarkul in the 20th century

The most significant events of the last century for Chebarkul were wars and revolutionary upheavals. At the beginning of the 20th century, residents of Chebarkul took part in the October Revolution, civil and Patriotic wars. With the advent of the new government, life in the village changed dramatically. Health resorts are appearing in the vicinity of Chebarkul. The local climate and the presence of the lake were considered very favorable for health, as well as for the treatment of certain diseases. In 1921, the first holiday home was opened here. The initiators of the construction were the workers of Zlatoust. In 1925, the Chebarkul sanatorium opened. All holiday homes and sanatoriums in Chebarkul became evacuation hospitals during the Great Patriotic War.

Until 1941, Chebarkul continued to remain a small village, despite the holiday homes built here. The development and growth of the village began in 1941. Development was facilitated by the construction of a metallurgical plant. Construction teams arrived here from the town of Elektrostal near Moscow. Some of the workers were placed in surrounding villages. Barracks were built for the rest. Work began in the fall. The lack of special equipment and forty-degree frost did not prevent the construction of the plant building in record time. The metallurgical plant was necessary for the production of military products.

From 1941 to 1945, an artillery committee operated in the village, whose tasks included military training. During the 4 years of the war, about twenty brigades, artillery divisions and regiments were trained here. The Chebarkul garrison was considered one of the strongest in terms of training fighters in the Soviet army.

In 1951, the working settlement of Chebarkul received the status of a city of regional subordination. In the mid-60s, the city became an independent administrative unit of regional subordination. In 1965, the city and district councils were merged. The result was the Chebarkul City Council.

The modern history of the city began during the years of perestroika. The economic, political and social structures of the city were completely changed. Once state-owned enterprises are becoming closed or open joint-stock companies. The city and region have their own bylaws. The economy of Chebarkul is represented by a huge number of heavy industrial enterprises. The most famous of them is considered to be the Ural Forge OJSC, which has become recognizable not only in Russia, but also in many countries around the world. Among Kuznitsa’s partners, enterprises in the transport engineering and rocket and space industries dominate. Tourism also brings considerable income to the region's treasury. Despite the fact that over the past 10 years Russians have been choosing to holiday abroad, the sanatoriums and holiday homes in Chebarkul are still not empty.

Temples and cathedrals of the city of Chebarkul

Chebarkul has a huge number of temples belonging to different eras, different architectural styles and different religious movements.

Church of the Transfiguration

• Address: Pushkin street, 24.

The predecessor of the modern temple was a church built in the Chebarkul fortress. In 1774, it was burned by the Pugachevites along with the rest of the settlement’s buildings. The restoration of the church had to wait until the middle of the 19th century.

The temple was built in the same place, but this time in stone. This building served believers until 1929, when, by order of the Soviet government, it was completely destroyed. The next restoration of the Transfiguration Church took place in 2007. The white stone temple in the pseudo-Russian style became the most beautiful building in Chebarkul.

It is decorated with shoulder blades and carved patterns. A massive light drum with a golden dome rises in the center. On four sides of it there are small deaf drums with domes. Adjacent to the temple is a refectory, which is a covered gallery and a bell tower with lace friezes.

The wooden Nizhny Transfiguration Church and the orphanage “House of Diligence” operate at the church. There is also an educational center for the study of Russian Orthodoxy. Since 2011, the church has been home to a community of Sisters of Charity.

In the Chelyabinsk region there are five churches consecrated in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, and Chebarkul is the main one.

Chapel of Peter and Fevronia

• Address: st. Sick leave.

The chapel is located in a beautiful secluded place on the banks of Chebarkul. The small log chapel has a quadrangle at the base and is crowned with a cubic drum with a cruciform spire. The chapel was built in 2015.

Church of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia

• Address: ​Steep Lane, 10.

The church was built between 2011 and 2015 on a narrow piece of land between lakes Chebarkul and Elovoe. The temple is made of red brick in the constructivist style. Diversity in its strict rectangular shape is brought by the risalit and the semicircular apse adjacent to the east. In the center rises a hexagonal drum with an onion dome.

Al-Amin Mosque

• Address: Bolnichnaya street, 16.

The colorful oriental building was created in 2005. The mosque is made of red brick. A semicircular apse adjoins the large rectangular building, and on the other side the composition is closed by a high three-tier tower with a peaked tent.

The tent is the main feature of the mosque. It is made of glass and is illuminated at night in a bright emerald color. The premises inside the mosque are decorated modestly in oriental style. The prayer hall is well lit thanks to frequent high windows.

Active recreation in Chebarkul

Spending time playing your favorite sport is good for the soul and body. Tourists should definitely visit Chebarkul sports facilities.

Ice Palace "Ural Star" named after. V. Kharlamova

• Address: Dzerzhinsky street, 2A.

The large-scale sports complex, opened in 2008, was named after hockey player Valery Kharlamov. In the 1967-1968 season. he played for the Chebarkul team of HC "Zvezda".

The sports center hosts training sessions for the Zvezda hockey club and figure skating groups. Master classes for children hockey players with the participation of famous athletes and coaches are also regularly organized. So, in 2014, American coach Sean Skinner was invited to a master class.

The main sporting events at the Ural Star include annual tournaments in memory of Valery Kharlamov, Denis Lyapin, as well as competitions with teams from the Chelyabinsk region, guests from other countries and amateur teams from Chebarkul.

“Ural Star” is the main sports complex in Chebarkul and one of the best complexes of this profile in the Chelyabinsk region.

Ski base

• GPS coordinates: 54.989894, 60.363345.

The ski resort is located on the edge of the forest. The trails are laid through pine forests and spruce groves. The air here is incredibly clean, the atmosphere is conducive to conquering new sporting heights. The ski slopes are always cleared and the night lighting is good. Tourists who visited this place left many positive reviews.

The base is visited by professional skiers and amateurs. All necessary equipment is provided at the rental point: skis, poles, gloves and goggles. The infrastructure also includes a multifunctional gym. Every season, cross-country skiing competitions are held at the ski resort. Students from local sports schools, as well as visiting teams, take part in them.

Swimming pool "Olympia"

• Address: Lenina street, 5A.

"Olympia" is the best swimming pool in Chebarkul. It hosts training sessions for children from sports sections, health programs and public swimming. The complex contains one large bowl with four paths.

The room is decorated with drawings of Black Sea dolphins. Changing rooms, showers, a storage room and a buffet are available to visitors.

Recreation center "Chaika"

• Coordinates: 54.969576, 60.284292.

The recreation center "Chaika" is located on the shore of Chebarkul. Guests stay in wooden houses or pitch a tent in a camping area at the edge of the lake. The base has its own pier. Here tourists can rent a canoe, motor or rowing boat and take an independent trip through the most beautiful places of Chebarkul.

Chebarkul is a city with a great tourist present and future

Having covered one and a half hundred kilometers from Upper Ufaley to Chebarkul, the “Our Ural” team of five men entered the city slightly hungry. Therefore, the first object that attracted our attention was the kebab shop. After placing the order, before our eyes, the man at the grill began to manipulate the meat, promising us a delicious dinner. We now had time to look around and make a first impression of the city.

First impression

Looking around, we focused our attention on the blue and white temple towering above the surrounding area. He proudly raised his golden domes into the sky. The sun that evening was covered by a gray blanket of clouds, but the sight of the building, bright in its internal content and in appearance, lifted our spirits.

Having received four portions of shashlik in our hands, we went to the opposite shore of Lake Chebarkul to the recreation center of the same name. It was there that our all-male team was to spend the next two nights. We spent days getting to know the city, its cultural and historical sites and natural monuments.

The territory of the base was quite spacious and well equipped for walking. Therefore, after a hearty dinner, we took a walk along the illuminated paths leading to the shore and the bridge to the nearest island. It was planned to watch the sunset on this island the next evening.

Conversation over a cup of tea

In the morning, having had a good rest in the fresh air and refreshed with a light breakfast, our team took seats in the car and went to the city, which in the imagination of the author of these lines has always been associated with the stern faces of people in uniform driving heavy tanks.

Expectations were not met. Within half an hour we were sipping tea and having a leisurely conversation in the city exhibition hall “Kolorit” in the company of representatives of the cultural department. We were given a meaningful and promising excursion into the history of Chebarkul and were offered to go on a trip around the city to confirm our words.

Getting to know "Colorit"

The exhibition hall turned out to be not only a demonstrative hall, but also a permanent cultural center of the city. “Kolorit” was founded almost 30 years ago with the active participation of artists-veterans of the Great Patriotic War. They are known to be serious people and, if they take on a task, they are accustomed to bringing it to completion.

This is what happened with “Kolorit”, which over time became one of the calling cards of the city. Despite the fact that more than a dozen different exhibitions are organized within its walls every year, the People’s Art Studio also conducts classes here on an ongoing basis and completely free of charge. It is attended by people of different ages and levels of initial training.

Meteorite fragment in the local history museum

The next cultural site on our walk around the city was the local history museum. The director of the institution, Tatyana Vladimirovna Zapevalova, honestly warned that the premises were being prepared for renovation, and some of the exhibits had already been packed for storage.

The warning turned out to be unnecessary. Even in pre-repair conditions, we were given a very interesting excursion. For many people in the country and even in the world, Chebarkul is familiar from the fall of a meteorite into the waters of the local lake. One of the largest fragments of that meteorite, by the way, found shelter in a museum window.

At the same time, the full exhibition of the museum gives a clear understanding that you can’t just leave Chebarkul. The number of attractions of former times and modern times will not allow you to skip the city in one fell swoop. You need to get to know him thoroughly and without much haste.

Mufti Vugram Hazrat and his brainchild

At the Al-Amin mosque we met the Mufti of the Chelyabinsk region, Sheikh Vugar Hazrat Akperov. Under his leadership, this mosque was built in Chebarkul, which in its architecture, interior decoration and authority is not inferior to the mosques of large cities with a predominantly Muslim population.

Vugar Hazrat told us what obstacles he had to overcome during the construction of the mosque building. He said that not only representatives of the Muslim part of the population of Chebarkul, but also Orthodox believers turn to him for advice. He shared that he had an excellent relationship with the rector of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Father Dimitri. By the way, the church and the mosque are located not far from each other. The Orthodox Church is clearly visible from the mosque gates.

Model of the fortress and a pointer to the site of the meteorite fall

After visiting the mosque, we, accompanied by the head of the exhibition hall, Tatyana Fedorovna Ponomareva, moved to the shore of Lake Chebarkul, where a copy of an ancient fortress was erected, and a sign was installed reminiscent of the fall of a meteorite. This is one of the most popular tourist places in Chebarkul.

There is free access to the fortress. Inside there are buildings and a functioning chapel, which is visited not only by travelers, but also, for example, by newlyweds. Every person who finds himself in this wonderful place must go to the sign with the coordinates of the point where the meteorite fell (incorrectly, by the way) and look into a special hole indicating the buoy indicating the place where the celestial body fell.

View of the meteorite crash site

The great hockey player Kharlamov in Chebarkul

We went to the Ural Star ice palace named after Valery Kharlamov with great hope of getting as much information as possible about the time when Valery Kharlamov played for the local Zvezda team. This happened in the 1967-1968 season.

A wonderful sports facility where the hockey players of today’s “Star” train, as well as young figure skaters. In the foyer of the Palace, a stand telling about Kharlamov is located in a prominent place. Veterans remember it, and beginning players know it. But we were still advised to visit the museum of school No. 6. They said that there was an excellent exhibition there. Dedicated to the famous player.

Having overcome some surprise at such a redirection and having received the go-ahead from the school director Irina Viktorovna Perepelyuk to visit the museum, we went to school. Doubts were dispelled from the first minutes of my stay in the museum.

The exhibition dedicated to Valery Kharlamov turned out to be truly unique. Personalized stick, protection, helmet and other authentic things, memories of teammates, guests from all over the world...

It’s not for nothing that the museum attracts a lot of people’s attention, and not only with the exhibition about Kharlamov. If you find yourself in Chebarkul, insist on the opportunity to visit this museum!

Cinema, museum and famous fellow countryman

Moving around the city, we turned to the Volna cinema. Its opening took place on August 16, 1966. Recently the equipment was replaced with modern equipment. A small museum has been created on the basis of the previous equipment.

At the entrance to the cinema there is a memorial plaque dedicated to Sergei Apollinaryevich Gerasimov, the famous film director who glorified our cinema for many years. The future outstanding cultural figure was born in the Chebarkul region.

During our conversation, the director of the Volna cinema, Nina Alekseevna Builova, reported a pleasant trend. In her opinion, viewers began to return to cinemas. Family trips to the movies have resumed. One of the reasons Nina Alekseevna named the appearance on the screens of high-level domestic films: “Moving Up”, “Chernobyl”, “Devyatayev”...

Chebarkul milk rivers and inheritance director

The most delicious excursion for us was a visit to the Chebarkul dairy plant. After communicating with General Director Dmitry Aleksandrovich Gritsenko, for the rest of the time we worked in the Chelyabinsk region, we looked in stores only for products from Chebarkul. The head of the enterprise told us about it so appetizingly and interestingly. Moreover, he confirmed his words with the opportunity to taste the products right at the table in his office.

By the way, Dmitry Alexandrovich can be called the hereditary director of the plant. He took over the baton from his father, Alexander Petrovich. Near the entrance of the plant, there is a monument to Alexander Petrovich Gritsenko. They say that it was he who laid down the traditions that his son continues.

The use of high-quality raw materials, strict adherence to technology, control at all stages of the production chain, and work with consumers are the main components of the enterprise’s success.

Walk through the partisan camp

Another object of tourist attention is, of course, the complex called “Partisan Village”. It was built and maintained in good condition not only by adults, but also with the active participation of young people. Initially, when you find yourself on the territory of the facility, it seems that you are on the set of some kind of film about the war. By the way, here are the ready-made sets for filming. You can start working without much prior preparation. However, even without the spotlights, “Partisan Village” makes a deep impression. The actors here are replaced by mannequins. Everything looks very realistic.

Residential dugouts, a hospital, a headquarters - everything is just as we imagine in our imagination since childhood. Our delegation was small, and therefore everyone managed to find themselves at some point in these dugouts alone with all the decorations. The feelings experienced there cannot be expressed in any movie. Perhaps something like this simply cannot be conveyed in ordinary museum exhibitions.

Real soldiers “played” the war game

We remember with special gratitude that the employees of the Chebarkul Department of Culture managed to agree on a visit to the military training ground, where the tank biathlon stage took place in those days. And even though on the day of our arrival, it was not tankers who competed, but infantrymen in BMPs (infantry fighting vehicles), it was still an amazing spectacle. Especially for our men's team.

High speeds, explosions, shooting, the presence of a large number of military personnel reminded us of the years of our own service in the army. At some point, when I saw the general, I involuntarily tried to tighten my stomach and straighten up closer to attention. It didn’t come down to saluting, but the general clearly noticed my movements, and he and I smiled kindly. There's no escape, army training remains for life.

Temple of Heavenly Beauty

Of course, the desire to linger at these war games was great, but other objects were waiting for us. Moreover, we were finally getting ready to visit the very temple that attracted our attention in the first minutes of our stay in Chebarkul. The beautiful Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in its current form was revived relatively recently. But its history goes back to the distant eighteenth century. The first wooden church was burned by the Pugachevites. Afterwards, the church was revived several times, fell into disrepair, and was destroyed by unkind people, but grew again and is now visible from different parts of the city and even from the distant shores of Lake Chebarkul.

The interior decoration of the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord matches its appearance. Severity and beauty. Luxury and solemnity. Content and Worship. High and beautifully painted dome part. Paintings on the walls and in the arches. Rich iconostasis.

A magnificent view of the city and surrounding area opens from the high bell tower. There is a well-groomed and landscaped courtyard around the temple. Abundance of plants, small architectural forms. There is a spiritual and educational center at the temple.

Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Two sanatoriums - two destinies

We ended our two-day program in the city of Chebarkul with a trip to the Utes family resort and the Kisegach sanatorium. The territories of both sanatoriums are free for visiting guests and tourists. People come here just to relax. On the shore of Lake Bolshoy Kisegach, a well-equipped beach is open to everyone. Sanatoriums have their own history. Kisegach received its first patients back in 1926, and Utes opened twenty years after its older brother. Over the years, thousands of people have improved their health here.

Family resort "Utes"

Sanatorium "Kisegach"

Another legend about Yurma

While moving from one object to another, Tatyana Fedorovna supplemented the information about Chebarkul with her stories. Among other things, she shared the legend about the glorious Russian warrior Semigor and the treacherous old woman Yurma.

According to legend, the old woman tried to steal the magic mirror from the hero, but she did not have the strength to do it. Then she broke the mirror, and it shattered into small fragments, each of which became a lake with the purest water. And the old woman was punished by Sinegor, who turned her into Mount Yurma, now famous in the Southern Urals.

Come to Chebarkul! You will not regret!

The legend itself is beautiful and instructive, but it cannot fully reflect what man has created on this earth. The history of Chebarkul was made up by people. We only managed to meet a few of them. We also learned about those people who were born or lived in this amazing region in the old days.

Now we would really like even more people to come here. So that they can see what we managed, and better yet, even more. In Chebarkul you can not only take part in educational excursions, but also have a wonderful rest. There are enough facilities here where you can stay for a long period.

As for attractions, almost everyone can easily find them in Chebarkul to suit their taste. It’s enough just to come here and choose objects of attention that correspond to the tourist’s preferences.

Author: Alexey Gerasimov Photo: Sergey Suvorov

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Entertainment for children in Chebarkul

Little tourists will not be bored in Chebarkul. Bright entertainment centers are open for them in the city, where they can play and run around to their heart's content.

"Shishkino Park"

• Address: Razezd Kisegach village.

"Shishkino Park" is a children's play complex located in a pine forest on the banks of Chebarkul. In the ecological zone, a playground with slides, swings, carousels and rope courses was equipped for children. There is also a sports ground for older children, which includes horizontal bars, parallel bars and exercise machines.

The forest is equipped with “ecological corners” - places with log gazebos and wooden slides. Shishkino Park continues to expand. In the future, there will be new carousels and a mini-football field. In addition, in winter it is planned to clear the frozen Chebarkul area for mass skating.

Children's entertainment complex "ZeBrATUT"

• Address: Dzerzhinsky street, 13.

ZEBRATUTE is a modern leisure center that includes a trampoline room and a games room. The complex has trampolines designed for different age categories: from safe ones for children to professional ones. The playroom is combined with a trampoline room and serves as a relaxation area for children. A huge number of toys, ball pits, slides and board games await the young guests of ZEBRATUT.

The entertainment center organizes children's parties with animators who organize games, quests and master classes, for example, on face painting. Entertainment "ZEBRATUT" is not limited to the complex. Very often sporting events take place outdoors. On such days, interesting contests and competitions with prizes are organized on the territory of the attraction, delighting children.

You may be interested in the sights of other cities of the Chelyabinsk region - Chelyabinsk, Kyshtym, Miass, Satka, Zlatoust, Magnitogorsk

It is not surprising that Chebarkul is becoming more and more popular every year. Its nature itself is capable of luring tourists, and numerous attractions, cultural and entertainment centers do not leave tourists the opportunity to resist the desire to come here.