Where to stay
Voronezh is divided by a reservoir into two parts. The right bank is considered central - all the main attractions are located here, and on the left - residential areas and factories.
Housing prices do not differ much in different areas, so it is better to live in the center - when searching, focus on Revolution Avenue. If you want peace, stay on quiet streets: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels or Ordzhonikidze. If you love the perpetual movement of the city, choose Revolution Avenue or Koltsovskaya. It is better not to rent an apartment on Donbasskaya and adjacent streets: they are located close to the center, but the houses are in poor condition, the lights do not work, so it will be scary to return in the evenings.
On Airbnb you can find an apartment with a view of the reservoir or with an atmospheric balcony. Prices for two people start from 1,450 rubles for a bright studio in the center. An apartment with panoramic windows and a view of the city costs 2,333 rubles. A stylish private house with a garden, a terrace and a view of the reservoir will cost 2,400 rubles.
The most budget option is to stay in a capsule hostel, where prices start from 350 rubles. A night in the cozy and bright Bon Son Hotel and Hostel will cost from 650 rubles. At Geek Hotel & Hostel with two-story rooms, prices start from 490 rubles per bed or from 1,490 rubles for a separate room.
If you prefer to live in a hotel, take a closer look at the designer “Bronze Boar” with a garden and terrace. The Marriott Hotel is located on Revolution Avenue, the rooms have panoramic windows overlooking the city. Prices start from 4,080 rubles. The Mercure and Hampton by Hilton chains have a minimalist, pleasant interior, unlike many other hotels in Voronezh. They charge from 3,700 rubles per night. Prices in budget hotels start from 1,500 rubles in Floris and from 1,700 rubles in Brno.
Convenient location of the city
Another factor that can be attributed to the absolute advantages of Voronezh is its convenient location. The city is located a little more than 500 km from Moscow. To get to the capital here by bus, for example, will take no more than 4 hours. By high-speed train you can get there in 2 hours. At the same time, some type of transport from Voronezh to Moscow departs literally every 10 minutes.
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It takes about 11 hours to get to the Black Sea from Voronezh. It will be faster on a high-speed train. At the same time, the famous M4 highway to the south passes through the city.
What sights to see in Voronezh
Revolution Avenue
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It is better to start getting acquainted with Voronezh from the avenue, as from the main and most interesting part of the city. It is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, museums and attractions. Most of the buildings on the avenue were built in the second half of the 19th - early 20th centuries, and almost all of them are included in the list of cultural heritage sites.
In summer, Voronezh turns into a bright green city with a southern mood. This is especially noticeable on the avenue, where crowds of people stroll lazily in the evenings, taking drinks from one of the many coffee shops. It is best to start the walk from Lenin Square and go straight, past Koltsovsky Square, the Proletary cinema, the Puppet Theater, the Bristol Hotel building, the Kramskoy Museum, and Petrovsky Square. On the way, it’s worth stopping by Ptichka for delicious coffee. Annunciation Cathedral is the end point of the route.
Puppet theater "Jester"
Address: Revolution Ave., 50.
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It’s worth not only looking at the beautiful theater building from the outside, but also going inside, and if you’re lucky, catching a performance. The theater also hosts performances for adults. The repertoire includes “King Lear” based on the play by William Shakespeare, “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “Cinderella”, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Aladdin’s Magic Lamp” and others. And in the 60s, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” was even shown on the theater stage. All performances are subtle and ironic, and the puppets and decorations are tasteful.
On the second floor of the theater there is a puppet museum, where puppets from plays that are no longer staged are collected. Entrance costs a symbolic 10 rubles.
The theater is now closed and will most likely start operating in the new theater season in the fall. Details about performances and posters can be conveniently viewed on the theater’s website.
In front of the building there is a monument to Bim from the famous story by Gabriel Troepolsky “White Bim Black Ear” - the sad story of a dog that broke the hearts of Soviet children. Traditionally, stroke Bim's nose for good luck.
Square of victory
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Architecturally, it is not very different from squares in other cities, but it’s worth going there for the panoramic view of the Voronezh reservoir and the private sector. During the quarantine, renovation work was completed on Victory Square. Now it looks like a modern recreation area with benches, alleys and a fountain.
A stone bridge
Address: st. Karl Marx, 45.
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A place where you can feel the spirit of pre-revolutionary Voronezh. A small stone bridge was builtKamenny Bridge (Voronezh) - Wikipedia in 1826, since then it has not changed its appearance much. On weekends there are crowds of newlyweds: it is believed that for a happy marriage you need to come here on your wedding day, break a bottle of champagne on the bridge and hang locks with your names on it. Previously, they were latched onto metal railings, but during the latest reconstruction the bridge was returned to its original appearance, and all the locks were moved to a special metal tree.
Soviet square
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In the summer, Sovetskaya Square becomes the main attraction for city residents. A couple of years ago, it was restored according to the design of the Voronezh architect and Strelka Design Bureau - dry fountains, lawns for picnics and walking alleys were made. On summer evenings, skaters skate here, couples dance tango, elderly townspeople read newspapers on benches, and children frolic in dry fountains.
Admiralty Square and embankment
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“Voronezh is the cradle of the Navy” - this is what Voronezh residents often say with pride. It was here in the 17th century that Peter I began building ships that formed the Azov Fleet. Admiralty Square, or Admiralteyka, as the locals call it, has now been built on this site, and a rostral column and a triumphal arch have been installed in memory of the first fleet.
To the right of the square there is a sandy beach - you can take a blanket from home and have a picnic. On the left there is an embankment, which is worth a walk or ride on an electric scooter along the water. But keep in mind that there are no lanterns there, so in the evening only the moon will light your way.
Museum ship “Goto Predestination”
Address: Admiralteyskaya Square.
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“Goto Predestination” (“God’s Providence”) became the first Russian battleship; it was built according to the design of Peter I. Now a copy of it, recreated from surviving drawings and engravings of that time, is moored near Admiralty Square.
There is a museum inside the ship. The exhibition includes more than 700 household items of 18th-century sailors: coins, weapons, tableware, and a ship’s stove. Many cabins contain wax figures in ancient naval uniforms. Before visiting, you can take a virtual tour on the website of the local history museum.
Karl Marx Street
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The only at least partially pedestrian street in the city. It starts from Admiralty Square, then goes up the slope through a private sector with old wooden houses, then across the Stone Bridge, intersects with Revolution Avenue and after that it becomes a pedestrian street.
Many beautiful old buildings have been preserved on Karl Marx, most of which were built in the 18th–19th centuries. There is a fire department, a Lutheran church, a revolutionary’s house, a new Chamber Theater, and the house where Samuel Marshak lived. Take a close look at each building and you are sure to find something interesting.
House "Accordion"
Address: st. Karl Marx, 94.
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One building in particular stands out for Karl Marx - the “Accordion” house, which is really similar in shape to this musical instrument. They started building it. KARLA MARKS, 94 (“accordion”) in 1929 in the constructivist style designed by the architect Nikolai Troitsky - many significant houses in the city were made by him.
During the Great Patriotic War, 90% of the city was destroyed, and “Garmoshka” was also badly damaged. After the war, Troitsky began restoring the house, decided not to change the plan of the building, but added classicism decor from the 50s.
In May, opposite the house, Voronezh artists created an art object - they painted an adjustable wrench in memory of the industrialist Wilhelm Stoll. Using the QR code, you can find a mask on Instagram, point it at the key and see how its 3D model grows out of the ground.
Central Park
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Since the 80s, the park has been abandoned: mostly teenagers looking for adventure walked through it. But in 2014, a complete reconstruction began according to a project developed by the French landscape architect Olivier Dame and Moscow. Now it is a modern park with playgrounds, sports areas with a ropes course, and a pond with fish and ducks. The park has the Green Theater, an open-air venue where concerts and performances take place in the summer. The schedule is on the park website.
Sculptures and monuments
Voronezh (attractions include various monuments) will delight guests and residents of the city with unusual monuments.
Monument to the kitten from Lizyukova Street
The monument to the kitten is dedicated to the cartoon character of the same name, who, according to the plot, lived in Voronezh. The monument was made in 2003 according to the design of an 11th grade student. and represents a kitten sitting on a tree branch, busy talking with a crow. This symbol, built on the street. Generala Lizyukov, 4, has gained popularity among residents and guests of the city.
Monument to Bim
In 1998, one of the unofficial city symbols appeared on Revolution Avenue (near the Shut Theater) - a monument to a dog named White Bim, a character from the story of the same name by G. Troepolsky. The sculpture is made of stainless metal and cast in natural size. One ear and paw of the dog are made of bronze. The dog sits on the paving stones and patiently waits for his owner. Many local residents believe that the sculpture brings happiness and success, and therefore, when they are nearby, they rub the tip of Bima’s nose or “black” ear.
healing chair
The “Healing Chair” monument is made of bronze (220 kg) and has a height of 1.3 m. This monument was made by friends of the deceased artist A. Nozhkin, according to his sketches. There is a belief that anyone who sits on this chair will get rid of many human vices, one of which is greed. There are palms embossed on the seat of the sculpture, which (according to the authors) help give a person positive and kind energy. “Therapeutic chair” is installed on the square. Lenina, 1 behind the Government House.
Monument Seller and Buyer
The monument is made of concrete and painted with bronze paint. The weight of the sculpture is 3.5 tons, and the height is 2 m. The general appearance of the ensemble represents an episode of the purchase of a shawl, and it involves the figures of a buyer, a mirror saleswoman and a peddler. The sculpture is located on the square near the Soborny bazaar near the Church of Xenia of Petersburg. This composition was created by local sculptor A. Terekhin. Among the sellers of the Cathedral Market there is a sign that if you rub the seller’s mirror, the day will be profitable.
Monument to Peter 1
The statue of Peter 1 is a bronze figure standing on a pedestal, installed in Petrovsky Square. The monument was erected in 1860. During the Second World War, the German occupiers took the sculpture to be melted down, but in 1956 the statue was restored. The pedestal, made of pink granite, has been preserved in its original form. Near the memorial structure there are 5 naval guns.
Where else to go in Voronezh
Central Market
Address: st. Pushkinskaya, 8.
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Indoor market with farm products and its own production. On the ground floor they sell traditional market vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and fresh fish. But you can skip this part and immediately go up to the second floor, where they sell goods produced by the Central Market. Among them are goat milk cheeses, sausages, puffed marshmallows and marshmallows, chocolate and candies. The process of creating products can be observed through the windows.
Synagogue
Address: st. Stankevicha, 6.
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The townspeople have formed many myths about the synagogue: for example, that the Masons hold their meetings there, so ordinary people are not allowed inside. In fact, you can get into the synagogue on any day except Saturday - you just need to negotiate with the security guard at the entrance.
It was designed in the Moorish style, in which synagogues were built in Berlin, Budapest, Kyiv, St. Petersburg and Kharkov. Just a few years after construction, the authorities began to put pressure on the Jewish community, and in 1939 the synagogue was closed. History of the Voronezh Jewish community. After nationalization, they wanted to set up a club in the synagogue, but the war began and the building was practically destroyed. In the early 2000s, the building was restored.
Periodically, the rabbi conducts tours of the synagogue, where he talks about its history and the difficult fate of Voronezh Jews. Announcements of events are published in the community group.
Speakeasy bars
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“Voronezh is a city of courage,” locals often say. Therefore, it’s simply impossible to come here and not raid the bars. A few years ago, speakeasy bars appeared in the city - semi-secret establishments without signs, which only “insiders” know about. There are currently three such bars: Eight, Boulevardier and Mizuwari. For visitors, this is an excellent option to get to know the city, but before visiting such a bar you need to write on your Instagram account and warn that you are coming - they will explain to you how to find the establishment.
Bottoms
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Voronezh is built on a hill, so in the city center there are many steep ascents and descents that you have to climb. Nizami is the name given to an area on a slope with narrow streets and private houses leading from the city center to the reservoir. Many monuments of wooden architecture have been preserved there and the atmosphere of royal Voronezh is created. You can start your walk from Admiralteyskaya Square, Petrovskaya or Massalitinov embankments and climb up any narrow street.
Gallery H.L.A.M.
Address: st. Deputatskaya, 1.
Photo: HLAMgallery Facebook page
Voronezh is one of the main centers of contemporary art in Russia, and the gallery H.L.A.M. became one of its first centers in the city. It usually hosts exhibitions and performances by artists from all over Russia. Last year Pakhom showed his works at the gallery, and before that there was an exhibition of the controversial artist Polina Muzyka. In 2018, a festival dedicated to the work of the famous Russian theater and film director Boris Yukhananov was held here. TRASH. represents Voronezh artists at the main Russian contemporary art fair Cosmoscow, and in 2016 the exhibition “In the Glorious City of Voronezh” was held at Winzavod.
There are currently no exhibitions in the gallery and it is closed to visitors. It is convenient to follow announcements in a group on the social network VKontakte.
Prydachenskaya Dam
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A small island formed after the creation of the Voronezh reservoir. It has a cozy walking alley, a kayaking base, and sports grounds. You can come in the evening and watch the athletes train and swim on SUP boards. The island offers views of both shores at once.
Purely Russian city
You can find reviews on the Internet in which people complain about some unkindness and provincialism of Voronezh residents. However, the majority still considers the population of this city to be quite friendly and intelligent. In any case, since Soviet times, Voronezh has been considered a city of students. There are a huge number of universities here, and, of course, educated people live in the city.
According to the majority of visitors, Voronezh is a wonderful, purely Russian city with the same population as in other Russian cities.
What to bring from Voronezh
Stickers with district logos
Voronezh designer Mark Boldyrev came up with daring logos for unofficial areas of the city, where it is considered dangerous to walk in the dark, and made stickers with them. You can also order a T-shirt from him with the names of these areas.
Marshmallows and chocolate from the Central Market
An unobvious but pleasant souvenir is the products of the Central Market. Take marshmallows, chocolates and handmade candies. You can choose sets in beautiful gift packaging.
Magazine about Voronezh
“Words” is a glossy magazine about city life. In it you can read interviews with Voronezh residents, stories about the city and residents, find a selection of the best establishments and a section with discoveries of the month. The magazine can be borrowed for free in coffee shops, flower shops and beauty salons. The full list of places is in the group on the social network VKontakte.
Zines of Voronezh comic book authors
The comics publishing house "Grotesk" produces zines (amateur small-circulation publications) and postcards related to Voronezh. For example, their authors created a series of parody zines about anthropomorphic crows who save the city from Peter I, collect semcoins (from the word “bitcoins”) and lead a riotous life on the streets of Voronezh. This year, the publishing house released a zine about Yura Khoy from the Gaza Strip: the musician lived in Voronezh, in one of the disadvantaged areas. Another great souvenir is “Grotesque” postcards from the “Memory” series with Voronezh monuments, including Bim.
You can purchase zines and postcards from the publisher directly or buy them at your local comics shop.
Antiques
For those who love unique antiques, but don’t want to rummage through a flea market, we recommend bringing a souvenir from the Zanovo project. Soviet posters, music boxes, vases, Primus stoves and other household items are sold here. And if you are not afraid of the size of souvenirs, you can even take restored shell chairs, a table or a sofa.
Climate
Another factor that attracts visitors to Voronezh is the mild, comfortable climate in the south of the forest-steppe zone. The climate in Voronezh is warmer than in Moscow, and not as hot as in the southern regions of the country or in the sharply continental steppe zone. Winters here are mild and summers are not too hot. In any case, judging by the reviews, most visitors feel quite comfortable in terms of climate in Voronezh.
general information
The city's territory covers an area of just under 600 square meters. km, with a population of about 1 million people. Local time is no different from Moscow. Time zone UTC+3. Telephone code (+7) 473. Official website www.voronezh-city.ru.
A brief excursion into history
Voronezh was founded in the second half of the 16th century and initially served as a fortified village designed to protect the Moscow state from Tatar raids. In October 1696, at the shipyards of the Voronezh Admiralty, by order of Peter the Great, the Russian Navy was created, and after some time the city became the center of the Azov province, later renamed Voronezh. In 1812, more than 10 militia regiments were formed from the local population, which played an important role in the Patriotic War and then in the Crimean War. During the Second World War, Voronezh suffered greatly during military operations and was partially occupied by the Nazis, which resulted in the death of thousands of civilians. However, the city became famous for its heroic defense, greatly hampering the Germans' path to Stalingrad. By the 50s, Voronezh had almost completely recovered, including most of the monuments and historical buildings. Over the next decades, industry actively developed here, new plants and factories appeared. In 1972, the Voronezh reservoir was created here, and in 1977, the first Soviet airbus was launched. With the collapse of the USSR, the city's economy and industry fell into decline, which also affected its appearance. In 2011, Voronezh celebrated its 425th anniversary and attracted large investments from the federal and regional budgets, which, if funds were allocated correctly, could help qualitatively improve the infrastructure and transform the regional capital.
Kitchen
In the culinary establishments of Voronezh you can have a good meal for a very reasonable price. Fans of Asian cuisine are hospitably greeted by the Asia restaurant, on Kholzunova Street, which is a small piece of the East in the Russian province; lovers of a romantic atmosphere can visit the Ivanhoe restaurant, on Leninsky Prospekt, decorated in the spirit of the Middle Ages, and connoisseurs of Japanese cuisine have a direct route to the Varibasi restaurant on Teatralnaya Street . Also, connoisseurs of delicious food are recommended to visit the Italian courtyard on Plekhanovskaya and the Prague restaurant, on Sredne-Moskovskaya. Among the new restaurants, it is worth noting the Balagan City restaurant, which has gained immense popularity in the art show, located on the 4th floor of the Chizhov Gallery shopping center. And also a one-of-a-kind restaurant serving Italian and Japanese cuisine - fusion cafe IL Tokyo, which attracts guests not only with delicious dishes, but also with a fabulous panorama of the city, opening from the summer veranda of the restaurant, located on the 8th floor of the business center on Ave. Revolutions.
Housing
Salaries in Voronezh, therefore, are not too high. Housing is quite expensive. Renting a one-room apartment, for example, will most likely cost no less than 10,000 rubles. per month. But, if you try, you can find cheaper housing in Voronezh.
Buying an apartment will also become a very burdensome enterprise for the budget. A square meter, depending on the area, can cost from 40 to 60 thousand rubles.
