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Ivanovo is part of the Golden Ring with ancient churches, and the site of the establishment of the First Council after the revolution, and the textile industry, and the cultural center of the region. Here everything is mixed and reflected in the variety of architectural styles, where one street can remind of all historical periods at once. What you need to visit during your visit and where to take a walk are in this post.
- Sights of Ivanovo
- Monuments of Constructivism
- Museums
- How to get there
- Map
1. Calico Museum
Address: st. Baturina, 11/42, Ivanovo
The very first place that a tourist should visit in Ivanovo is the local history museum. The exhibition “Ivanovo Textiles” presented there is the calling card of the city. Indeed, according to local residents and many researchers, it was here that the Russian weaving industry was born.
This part of the museum tells about the history of calico production and fashion of different eras. The exhibition introduces visitors to folk art objects: fabrics, fans, paintings, scarves. The attraction is located in an ancient building in the Art Nouveau style. The mansion has an interesting layout and is decorated with stained glass windows and decor. In 2013, a huge rhinoceros made of chintz was installed next to the museum.
Excursions
Despite the fact that at first it may seem that Ivanovo is not that big, there are quite a lot of interesting points here. Each historical era has left its mark on the multifaceted appearance of the city.
For example, I had to prepare for the trip for quite a long time in order to have time to visit the most significant historical and architectural monuments of each period. And during the visit, it was necessary to use public transport more than once in order to get to another area in time - and still it was not possible to see everything that was planned.
If you also don’t have much time, I advise you not to repeat my mistakes and book an individual excursion in advance. Modern excursions are not at all boring academic stories in a large group, where you can barely hear the guide. This is a dynamic walk around the city with a local who will guide you to the best places along the optimal route. Although in Ivanovo it is even better to choose a guide with a car, this will give you the opportunity to visit everything at once and even drive into the surrounding area. You can choose an excursion on the trusted resource Tripster - there are walks with professional guides and informal tours.
Holy Vvedensky Monastery
Address: st. Basic, 23, Ivanovo
The Orthodox women's monastery, established in 1991, is located in the very center of the city. The church on its territory is an architectural monument of the 20th century. During the years of Soviet power, the city archive was located here, then believers fought long and hard for the restoration of the temple, even using a multi-day hunger strike.
Today this attraction of Ivanovo is open to visitors. The relics of saints are kept in one of the monastery churches. The nuns are actively involved in charitable and missionary activities, helping the sick, orphans, the homeless, the poor, the disabled and prisoners. The monastery has an “Orthodox helpline” and a publishing department where the local newspaper and various church literature are printed.
Monasteries and churches of Ivanovo
Cathedral of Toritsa the Life-Giving
Address: Pochtovaya Street, 6 Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
Trinity Church in the village. Ivanovo was built by the princes of Cherkasy in 1579 and destroyed during Soviet times - in 1931. In 2000, construction of the Church of the Holy Trinity began in the city center, which is an exact copy of the Trinity Cathedral in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The work has now been completed.
Holy Vvedensky Monastery
Address: Basisnaya Street, 23
On May 21, 1901, the ceremonial laying of the foundation of the Vvedensky Haram took place. Construction was carried out with charitable donations from merchants and manufacturers, groups of workers and employees of Ivanovo-Voznesensk. The temple was consecrated in 1907. The main altar is dedicated to the Entry of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the temple. In 1991, a blessing was received from Patriarch Alexy II to create a monastery here. In recent years, a bell tower, a priest's building, a brick fence, a new sister's building and a monastery hotel have been built.
Holy Dormition Monastery
Holy Dormition Monastery in Ivanovo
Address: Smirnova Street, 76 Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
The monastery was created with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod in 1998. A temple was built in the monastery park in the name of the Holy Royal Martyrs and Passion-Bearers - the family of Emperor Nicholas II. This is the main shrine of the monastery.
Ilya Church
Ilya Church (Temple of Elijah the Prophet) in Ivanovo.
Address: Koltsova Street, 19a Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
The church in the traditions of late classicism was built in 1842 at the expense of the merchant A.A. Lepetov, a merchant of calico and cotton yarn. In 1893, internal reconstruction was carried out according to the design of the Moscow architect A. S. Kaminsky. The church was closed in 1935. After the return of the temple to the Church in 1989, significant restoration work was carried out, wall paintings and iconostases were recreated.
Kazan Church
Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Address: Engelsa Avenue, 41 Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
At the heart of the church building of the Kazan (former Old Believer) church are the brick buildings of the manufactory of O. S. Sokov, the founder of calico printing in the Ivanovo region. The reconstruction in the forms of early classicism was carried out in 1810 by the architect J. Y. Maricelli. In 1907, according to the design of P. G. Begen, a blank volume in the Russian style, hung with a five-domed structure, was built over the temple part.
Church of the Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Joy of All Who Sorrow”
Church of the Icon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow. Ivanovo
Address: Rabfakovskaya Street / Kuznetsova Street. Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
The church of the same name was built at the expense of merchants N.V. Lepeshkin and E.V. Menshikov in 1879. In 1901, according to the design of P. G. Begen, a bell tower in the Russian style was added. The temple was closed in 1935, and in 1976 it was blown up under the pretext of building a new sports complex on this site. In 1997-1999 The temple was recreated according to the design of A.V. Pashkov as a courtyard of the Nikolo-Shartomsky Monastery.
Transfiguration Cathedral
Transfiguration Cathedral in Ivanovo
Address: Kolotilova Street, 44 Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
The cathedral in the Russian style was built in the Rylikha settlement in 1893 according to the design of the Moscow architect A. S. Kaminsky and commissioned by M. N. Garelin. The same architect completed the original interior decoration. The wall paintings were recreated in the post-war years, the gilded iconostasis of the 18th century. brought in 1956 from the village of Sarajevo.
Church of the Presentation of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God
Church of the Presentation of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Ivanovo
Address: st. Lezhnevskaya, 118 a
An interesting example of a large church in the Russian style, distinguished by a unique design solution. The massive volume, elongated along the longitudinal axis, is compositionally formed from the main cube-shaped quadrangle, a slightly lowered two-story porch-porch in the west, and three low semicircular apses in the east (the middle one, the larger one, is significantly moved forward). The building is crowned by a large drum with a bulbous head. Two more small domes are installed above the smooth pylons dividing the western wall of the porch.
The center of all facades of the quadrangle is accented by risalits with a three-lobed end and a round panel in the tympanum. All corners of the volume are emphasized by two-tiered blades, which in the central projections are decorated with flies (the remaining blades have flies only in the lower part). A strict, narrow cornice divides the facades into two tiers. In the first there are paired rectangular windows, decorated with narrow rods-half-platbands with rounded corners characteristic of Art Nouveau. In contrast, the frames of the second-light windows are typical of the Russian style and have the form of developed platbands on semi-columns, completed with a pair of kokoshniks topped with gables. Similar kokoshniks decorate the low attic tier above the crowning cornice with modulars. Porches with gable roofs resting on two round pillars, which correspond to beam columns in the lower tier of the projection, give a special elegance to the side facades.
Assumption wooden church
Address: Frunze Street, 1 Opening hours: 10.00-17.30
Over its centuries-old history, the church changed its location three times and changed its name the same number of times. In 1815, it was dismantled and moved to the Assumption Rural Cemetery (Smirnova St.), consecrated in 1817 in honor of the Dormition of the Mother of God. Finally, in 1905, D. G. Burylin moved the wooden church to a new location (Frunze Street). At the same time, the first restoration work was carried out, a new bell tower was added to the ancient church.
Sources: Photo of the linen fabric production process from the author of the magazine https://paul-zver-70.livejournal.com/ Photos of churches from the site https://lubovbezusl.ucoz.ru/
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Transfiguration Cathedral Ivanovo
Address: st. Kolotilova, 44, Ivanovo
This beautiful ancient Ivanovo temple was built more than 120 years ago. The architecture of the White Church, as the townspeople lovingly called it, represents the “Russian” style that was fashionable at that time. In the 20th century, the cathedral was the only functioning church in the region. But despite this, the Orthodox church experienced destruction and closure, and many conflicts arose around it.
The work of the temple was resumed only in 1945, and a year later it received the status of a cathedral. Subsequently, a lengthy restoration was carried out. Currently, the cathedral is operational, it houses a Sunday school, a lecture hall, a women's choir, an Orthodox youth center and a temperance society. Parishioners help those in need, visit hospitals, orphanages, and colonies.
Outskirts of Ivanovo
The southern part of the city, i.e. The original village of Ivanovo is divided into two parts by Lezhnevskaya Street. This is a large transport artery (buses No. 5, 14, trolleybuses No. 2, 7, 11, minibuses No. 7, 30, 37). Having passed through the private sector near the center, the street breaks out into the open space near the Lodz cinema (1966), where there is also a monument to the friendship of peoples and the Vladimir Church (1907). Further, after a few stops, there is a bus station. The south-eastern part of Ivanovo (Leninsky district) may be interesting only for the Transfiguration Cathedral (44 Kolotilova St.) and the Assumption Monastery (76 Smirnova St.) - there is an elegant blue church with a bell tower (1821, classicism, architect E.Ya. Petrov). From the southeast, Ivanovo is also adjacent to the city of Kokhma (founded in 1619, 28 thousand inhabitants) with several large factories, and intercity trolleybus No. 6 runs there. In the southwestern district of Ivanovo - Frunzensky - there is an energy institute (Rabfakovskaya St. , 34), where Timofeev and Ryzhov, members of the “Disco Accident” group, studied. You will pass it if you decide to visit the Ivanovo Zoo (Leningradskaya St., 2a) - 150 species of animals, many lynxes. From the bus station you can also take a commuter bus to the village of Novo-Talitsy (3 km west of Ivanovo), where the Tsvetaev family House-Museum is located (Tsvetaeva St., 63). This is a family estate where the family lived from 1853 to 1928. The house was built in the mid-19th century by priest Vladimir Tsvetaev, the grandfather of Marina and Anastasia.
The northwestern outskirts (Oktyabrsky district, from the station along Ermaka Street, trolleybus No. 4) are a student patrimony. First of all, this is IVSU (university, Ermaka St., 39), a little further - a large park named after. Stepanov with a beach on Uvodi, and just on the outskirts in Otradnoye you can find the longest electrified narrow-gauge railway in Russia, serving a silicate plant. The north-eastern district behind the railway (Sovetsky district, trolleybus No. 7 from the center) begins with the Krasnaya Talka memorial complex (1975) at the factory of the same name - an obelisk and the alley of heroes of the 1905 revolution, dedicated to the execution of the workers who held a rally, then there is a park named after the 1905 Revolution - a nice forest area with a pond where you can swim, and the building of the Interdom - an international orphanage, where in the 30s children of anti-fascists from other countries were raised and where, according to the will of the writer Gulya Koroleva, they were accepted as a pioneer (Sportivnaya St., 21, stop "28 th store").
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Museum of the Soviet Automotive Industry
Address: st. Paris Commune, 16, Ivanovo
Visiting this attraction in Ivanovo will be interesting not only for men, but also for women and even children. The museum, opened in 2014, constantly hosts temporary thematic exhibitions. The guide will tell you about the history and development of the auto repair plant in Ivanovo.
The museum displays legendary cars from famous factories in the past: GAZ, ZIL, ZIS, ZIM, VAZ. The cars were donated by private individuals. Some of them are still in effect today. For example, GAZ21, its owner is the President of Russia.
In the museum’s souvenir shop you can purchase various thematic souvenirs as a keepsake of your visit, from a mug with a picture of a car to models of Soviet cars.
Stories, routes and tips from tourists with photos
Tourists can advise what to see in Ivanovo in 1 day from attractions and museums. In their reviews, they offer their own options for routes around the city and share recommendations for visiting places. In tourist reports you will find ready-made ideas for a trip to Ivanovo, inspiring photos and real impressions.
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Embankment of the Uvod River Photo: © Alexey Panin
City embankment Ivanovo
The city embankment of the Uvodi River is a favorite vacation spot for local residents and city guests. Before the revolution, most of the local factories were located on the banks of the river, which polluted the reservoir with waste from their vital activity. People called the river “smelly” and even composed corresponding ditties about it.
The river that flows through the entire city is not suitable for swimming today, but it is quite suitable for a pleasant pastime. On the embankment you can feed ducks and seagulls, which is especially popular with children. Along the banks of the river there are various recreation areas, a square and a park.
Route
What to see in Ivanovo in 1 day? The tourist walk begins from Revolution Square . Next to it, tourists visit the Shchudrovskaya tent and then proceed to Pushkin Square . After crossing the Uvod River on the bridge, the route along Ivanovo will look like this: monuments of the Constructivist era - the residential buildings “Horseshoe” and “Ship” , followed by the Church of the Ascension of the Lord , Vvedensky Convent , the Duringer estate and the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord .
Since Ivanovo is a rather large city, walking along the route will take most of the day. Along the route there are several museums, parks and public gardens where you can relax. The total length of the route is almost 10 km, the distance between some objects is 1.5–2 km or more. You can reduce your walking time by moving between attractions by taxi or public transport.
Embankment of the Uvod River Photo: © Valeria Belousova
Park of Culture and Leisure named after. V. Ya. Stepanova
Address: st. Smolnaya, 5, Ivanovo
This Ivanovo city park on the banks of the Uvodi River was opened in 1925. It received its name in honor of the revolutionary V. Ya. Stepanov. The park is famous for its archaeological finds. In 1959, ancient objects and tools were found on the territory of this attraction.
Nowadays it houses various entertainment attractions and is a family vacation spot. In the park you can play paintball, ride a bike or boat, or just stroll along the paths on foot. Popular folk holidays are often held here: City Day, Maslenitsa, Children's Day and others.
Interactive museum of creative knitting “Vyazarium”
Feeling cold walking around the city? Explore the most unusual museums in Ivanovo. The interactive museum of creative knitting "Vysarium" gives a modern look at knitting; there are no boring exhibits, grandma's socks and hats.
You will be surprised by the versatility of knitting, and you will not want to leave it.
During the New Year holidays, or rather January 6-8, “Vyazarium” invites everyone to the premiere of the knitted puppet show “How Frost was looking for a house.”
Shchudrovskaya tent
Address: st. 10 Augusta, 36a, Ivanovo
This oldest brick building in the city center is a unique object. It has national significance and is one of the main attractions of Ivanovo. The house was built at the end of the 17th century, in the valley of the Kokuy stream, as a hut for the administration of the village of Ivanovo. Later, 2 more floors were added.
What was not located here: workshops for the production of fabric with printed patterns, cotton wool production, warehouses, the premises were used as private housing. It was only in 1926 that the building was finally given the status of an architectural monument, after which restoration work was carried out, extra floors were dismantled and the roof was restored. Today it is part of the local history museum.
Monuments of Constructivism
Since the first Council was created in Ivanovo, it was considered one of the key cities of the USSR. Therefore, it was here that it was decided to implement ambitious plans to create residential complexes that correspond to socialist ideas. Residential buildings had a special layout that provided common amenities for all residents, such as dining rooms, bathrooms, libraries, and leisure areas. Administrative and cultural institutions were designed with the strict functionality of each room.
In the 1930s, cultural centers, theaters, cinemas, factories and entire residential areas were actively built in constructivist and avant-garde styles. Characteristic features of the Ivanovo style were the use of red brick and walls imitating reinforced concrete, multi-stage structure and contrast of volumes.
Horseshoe house
One of the most famous constructivist landmarks is the horseshoe house. The townspeople called it a horseshoe for its shape after construction was completed - the architects did not think of such a similarity. The semicircular shape forms a courtyard, and the façade is notable for its triangular balconies. The complex was built as housing for political workers. Now it is a residential building. There is a legend that it is connected by an underground passage with the Bullet House (Lenin Ave., 37), which belonged to the NKVD.
st. Gromoboya, 13
House of the Collective
The residential complex was conceived as a communal house, where all household and social spaces would be common: a dining room, a kindergarten, an entertainment club. During construction, the community of buildings provided by the transitions was broken, and each building became isolated. Despite the fact that this is one of the best Ivanovo architectural monuments, it has never been reconstructed and is now in unsatisfactory condition.
As in other communal houses, the common spaces were subsequently reorganized and rebuilt. The common areas were used only for the first few years, and gradually the layout of each apartment changed: everyone had their own bathroom and kitchen.
st. Krasnykh Zori, 1
House-ship
From above, the shape of the house resembles a ship, which is why it got its name. It consists of two buildings, one of which was intended for the nomenklatura, and the other for workers. It contains constructivist elements: corner balconies, contrast of volumes, continuous glazing, stepped design. Unfortunately, the building has hardly been restored and is now not in the best condition.
Lenin Ave., 49
City Council House
The first apartment building in the city. It consists of several buildings of different heights. There are also characteristic corner balconies, many of which are now glazed, round windows, asymmetrical shapes.
Lenin Ave., 23
School No. 32
An innovative feature here is the observatory on the school tower, which is now, unfortunately, not in use. From above, the structure resembles a bird, which is why it is sometimes called a bird house.
Lenin Ave., 53
Cinema Sovremennik
Brutalist rough facade, decorated with Soviet symbols and a preserved sign in a characteristic Soviet font. Unfortunately, the building has ceased to be used as a cinema, and now part of the premises is occupied by shops, while the other part is not used.
Sheremetevsky Ave., 85
Hotel "Central"
An expressive example of style, thanks to an extraordinary approach with corner elements. The contrast of strict vertical and horizontal lines and colors is also striking.
Sheremetevsky Ave., 1
Ivselbank
One of the most recognizable elements of constructivism is the semicircular volume hanging over the entrance, in this case a flight of stairs. There are other classic style techniques here: dense glazing, contrast of geometric shapes, horizontal and vertical lines, flat roof.
st. Red Army, 10
Railway station
In 2022, the main station was restored in a constructivist style. This is a rare example of the complete restoration of an architectural monument of those years and the recreation of its original appearance. During the restoration, attention was paid to both the facade and interior details: mosaic panels, tiles, windows, columns, and benches were restored. At the same time, its infrastructure was modernized, the foundation was strengthened and ramps were installed.
The station is divided into blue and red halls. The main one is blue, here it is worth considering the restored mosaic panels on a revolutionary and industrial theme. A loom was installed in the middle of the hall - a symbol of Ivanov.
Vokzalnaya Square, 3
Ivanovo is a truly unique place where so many innovative architectural ideas have been implemented. Unfortunately, most architectural monuments are not in the best condition or even in disrepair, and many are used for other purposes. The former beauty can only be judged by historical photographs and design illustrations, but even now they surprise with their non-standard approaches and bold technical implementation.
Dühringer Manor
Address: st. Maria Ryabinina, 33, Ivanovo
The Dühringer manor, which is over 100 years old, was built in the Art Nouveau style. It belonged to the Swiss Dühringer and resembled a medieval castle, as the owner himself wished when he ordered its construction. At that time, the lower floor of the main house was stone, and the 2nd floor was wooden. In addition to the main building, there were other buildings that have hardly survived to this day. There was a fountain in the courtyard, of which nothing remains either.
Here Dühringer first lived with his family; later the estate housed a military hospital, police headquarters, and a workers' club; the house was rebuilt many times. Now there are residential apartments inside, and the ancient building is in need of serious renovation. Many urban legends and superstitions are associated with this mysterious landmark of the city of Ivanovo.
In the center
Shchudrovskaya tent
The oldest building in the city is a small one-story building, which stands out primarily because it does not fit into the modern urban landscape at all. Meanwhile, this is a unique building that has been preserved since the 17th century - the Shchudrovskaya Tent. There are few such buildings left in Central Russia, and it is they that give an idea of the features and peculiarities of ancient Russian architecture.
It was once the manager's house and the largest building of the settlement - at that time a settlement. Later it was bought by the merchant Shchudrov, in whose honor it received its current name. He placed a manufactory here. Then for many years it was used as a warehouse and miraculously retained its original appearance. Now it houses a branch of the local history museum, where you can learn more about the history of the tent and what used to surround it. The Shchudrovskaya tent is surrounded by modern buildings and busy streets and best represents the contrast of how much Ivanovo has changed.
st. August 10, 36A
Transfiguration Cathedral
The cathedral, also called the White Church, was built in the Russian style in the 19th century and is one of the rare surviving pre-revolutionary Ivanovo cathedrals. Unfortunately, the interiors and interior decor were destroyed during Soviet times, but the architectural complex has survived to this day.
Unlike other religious buildings, it was restored in the post-war period and was in operation even during the Soviet period. Believers visit the cathedral for the icon of the Mother of God and the relics of St. Basil.
st. Kolotilova, 44
Working hours: 08:00-18:00
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Dühringer Manor
This estate is one of the rare architectural monuments dating back to the pre-revolutionary era. An unusual mansion in the Art Nouveau style, reminiscent of a medieval castle, was built for the Swiss Dühringer, who worked in Ivanovo with the chintz industry. Since the owner of the mansion committed suicide, and all his heirs were subsequently repressed, the estate was shrouded in numerous legends. For example, that there is still a treasure chest inside. The spread of legends was partly facilitated by the non-standard appearance of the mansion. For many years, the estate was occupied by communal apartments; it was not restored and is now not in the best condition.
st. Maria Ryabinina, 33/28
Vvedensky Monastery
The monastery was formed quite recently - in 1991 - around a church that was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Almost immediately after its opening, it was converted into a KGB archive, since after the revolution all religious institutions were closed. Most of the interior and adjacent rooms have been rebuilt, but now they have been restored to their original historical appearance. The Vvedenskaya Church is one of the few in Ivanovo that managed to survive widespread demolition in the 1920s as part of the Soviet anti-church campaign. The historical environment has also not been preserved, so now the monastery is surrounded by panel houses.
st. Basic, 23
Working hours: 06:30-20:00
Estate of the Gandurin brothers
The Gandurin brothers stood at the origins of the creation of a textile manufactory, which later became famous throughout Russia. It is surprising that an entire architectural complex has been preserved: the estate of the brothers themselves, and behind it a former calico printing factory. The neat two-story house facing 10 Augusta Street is a typical example of noble buildings of the 19th century, of which, unfortunately, not many have survived here.
st. August 10, 31
Lenin Avenue
The main street practically crosses the city and personifies the variety of architectural styles that were layered on top of each other with the advent of a new historical era. In the center there are merchant mansions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, a little further there are constructivist post-revolutionary buildings and glass shopping centers of the 2000s. While walking along the avenue there will be a lot of interesting things: Pushkin Square, monuments, the Uvod River, churches and museums. There are also many cafes, restaurants and shops concentrated on it.
Uvod River
The avenue crosses the Uvod River, along which there is an embankment and a park with entertainment and attractions where you can go with your children. At sunset, this is one of the most picturesque places in the city. On the banks of the river there are several factories, including a textile factory, which previously used Uvod as a waste dumping site.
Textile factory
Ivanovo is famous for its textile industry, and in a sense, it became the city-forming enterprise. Production began in the 18th century and grew more and more over the years, forming around itself more and more settlements where workers and their families lived. As a result, several settlements united and created Ivanovo-Voznesensk. Textile enterprises experienced their peak at the end of the 19th century, but even now it is an important industrial area for the region, and Ivanovo textile products are sold throughout Russia. The textile factory has been preserved and still operates for its original purpose. It is visible from the side from the Uvodi embankment or Lenin Avenue.
Revolution square
Throughout history, Revolution Square has been an urban center: in pre-revolutionary Russia it was a commercial center, and in Soviet Russia it was an administrative center. Here is a monument to the fighters of the revolution in memory of those who spoke at the anti-government demonstration in 1915. The demonstration was brutally suppressed, as a result of which about a hundred people died. The sculptural composition, installed in 1975, depicts a worker who picks up the banner from his fallen comrade.
Several years ago, next to the monument, a church lost during Soviet times was restored. In general, the city is actively engaged in the restoration of churches that were previously demolished as part of the anti-church campaign.
Square of victory
In the center of another square - Victory - there is a monument to St. George the Victorious and a church in his honor. The square is interesting because it is surrounded by several constructivist buildings. Constructivism makes Ivanovo a truly interesting direction, because it was here that this style gained its greatest scope, the most daring experiments were carried out here, many of which have survived to this day.
State Medical Academy
The main monument of Stalinist neoclassicism is now occupied by the Medical Academy. This is a monumental building with many decorative elements: columns with the Corinthian order, obelisks, vases. Work on the project lasted for more than fifteen years, during which it became increasingly more complex and acquired new details. As a result, the decor came out somewhat overloaded, and the multi-tiered structure of the building also raises questions from a compositional point of view. Nevertheless, this is an unusual monument of the era.
Sheremetevsky Ave., 8
Stepanova Park
The largest city park, which is perfect for quiet walks or relaxing in nature. The park will also be interesting for children, as there are rides, a Ferris wheel, a boat station and rental points. In 1959, a hoe from the Mesolithic times, as well as a tip from the Neolithic times, were accidentally discovered in the park.
Art Museum
Address: ave. Lenina, 33, Ivanovo
The Ivanovo Museum of Fine Arts was opened in 1959. Previously, this ancient building housed a school of colorists, a polytechnic institute, and a women's gymnasium. In front of the entrance to the museum there are two interesting sculptures: “Lyubava” and “Ariadne”.
The museum houses several private art collections (D. G. Burylin and other patrons), as well as works donated from the state fund. The museum's collections include objects of the ancient world, Eastern countries of the 18th-19th centuries, Western European art of the 16th-20th centuries, Russian art of the 16th-20th centuries. The departments of the art museum are the House-Museums of B.I. Prorokov and A.I. Morozova. This is a very interesting place to visit in Ivanovo.
House-ship
House-ship
Ivanovo
As Vladimir Mayakovsky wrote in the twenties: “Moscow and Ivanovo... were built anew.”
An example of Soviet constructivism, this house is an integral symbol of Ivanovo. Architect Friedman turned a residential building for workers into a floating ship. One of the ends is shaped like the bow of a ship, and at the “stern” there is an observation tower.
Museum of History and Local Lore named after D.G. Burylina
Address: st. Baturina, 6/40, Ivanovo
When visiting the sights of Ivanovo, tourists should pay attention to the Museum of History and Local Lore named after D.G. Burylin, whose exhibits include ancient books, weapons, paintings, sculptures, coins, as well as cultural and everyday objects. The period from antiquity to modern times is represented here.
The main value of the museum is the private collection of books and coins of the Burylin family. The museum was founded in 1914 by the grandson of the famous manufacturer and philanthropist, Dmitry Burylin. But in 1919 the museum was nationalized and later became simply a local history museum. In 2003, a new life for the museum began; today it is a favorite place to visit for lovers of antiquity and scientists who study its exhibits with interest.
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Revolution square
This is the central square of Ivanovo, where the main city buildings stand - the administration and the mayor's office. Lenin and Sheremetevsky avenues begin from here. Nearby is a popular place for folk festivals - Kokuy Boulevard. Previously, there were two churches and a chapel on the square, which were demolished in 1932.
Now in its center there is a landmark - a monument to revolutionaries, built in 1975, and right behind it there is a park. Opposite in 2011, a statue of Yakov Garelin was erected. In 2012, a chapel was built on the square.
Restaurants and cafes on Pushkin Square in Ivanovo
On Pushkin Square you can find several good restaurants and cafes with a fairly varied average price per check.
First of all, I would like to talk about it, located at Pushkin Square, 9. The average price of a cup of cappuccino varies from 140 to 250 rubles. Many visitors note that the establishment also offers high quality desserts. Unusual flavor combinations are especially striking: for example, honey cake with orange juice. Moreover, those who want to have a hearty meal can try the local pasta.
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At the address Pushkin Square, 13, there are two restaurants: the sushi bar “East - West” and the oriental lounge cafe “Chaikhana”. “East - West” offers European and Pan-Asian cuisine, the average bill is 800 rubles. Guests will be pleasantly surprised by panoramic views of the embankment, an abundance of living plants and a modern interior. It is worth noting that you can come to the establishment with pets. The lounge cafe "Chaikhana" is also very popular among residents of Ivanovo. The main feature of this place is the open kitchen, thanks to which guests can freely observe the preparation of dishes. The charcoal-simmered rack of lamb and lamb shurpa are especially in demand. The average bill of the establishment is 800 rubles.
The building of the Palace of Arts houses the Chaliapin restaurant, famous for live music and an extensive wine list. The average check is 1000 rubles. At the same address you can also find the Karabas gastropub, where the minimum cost of a glass of beer is 120 rubles. Here you can watch sports broadcasts and listen to sets from local DJs on weekends.
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