Belgorod is the first city in Russia to receive the honorary status of “City of Military Glory.”
During the Second World War, it was occupied several times by the Nazi invaders, and on July 12, 1943, the largest tank battle in the history of the war took place in its vicinity. The city was liberated on August 5, 1943, and on this day the first victory fireworks were launched, which is why after the war Belgorod was given the status of “City of the First Fireworks.”
Content
- 1 Belgorod is a city of military glory.
- 2 Victory Park
- 3 Monument (bust) “Marshal G.K. Zhukov"
- 4 Alley of Memory of Heroes
- 5 Belgorod State Historical and Art Museum-Diorama “Battle of Kursk. Belgorod direction".
- 6 Architectural structure “For the Fallen in Afghanistan.”
- 7 Monument “Army General I.R. Apanasenko"
Belgorod is a city of military glory.
Belgorod
– our small Motherland, rich in its heroic past.
View of the city
Since ancient times, Belgorod has been a warrior city, a reliable outpost on the southern borders of Russia, defending the Russian land from enemy hordes.
During the harsh years of the Great Patriotic War, the southern face of the Kursk Bulge passed here, where one of the decisive battles of the Second World War took place.
Half of Russia fought here... So many of our people died here. The color of the nation, its pride, glory and future.
The Battle of Kursk, in which almost 4 million people, 13 thousand tanks and self-propelled guns, 12 thousand aircraft and tens of thousands of guns and mortars took part on both sides, ended in the defeat of the German troops. This was a radical turning point in the course of the war. The strategic initiative finally passed into the hands of the Red Army. After it, our troops began to advance and “drive” the enemy all the way to Berlin.
August 5, 1943
Soviet troops recaptured the cities of Orel and Belgorod from the enemy. On this day, in the sky above the capital, Muscovites saw volleys of festive fireworks for the first time in the entire war.
In this regard, the poet Alexander Tvardovsky wrote:
“And the voice of festive guns In the hearts of excited people Was an echo of menacing everyday life, Was the thunder of our batteries. And every house, and alley, And with every stone, all of Moscow Recognized words in these rumbles - Orel and Belgorod. So Belgorod
became the city
of the First Salyut
Salyut
Therefore, many streets, parks, squares, squares and monuments of the regional center are associated with the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the names of those heroes who courageously fought to liberate Belgorod from the fascist invaders. These monuments, museums, and architectural structures are designed to convey the people's grief and inescapable sadness for the dead, as well as eternal gratitude to them and the bright memory of their descendants.
“...Years have passed.
The fighting began. Neighborhoods have already grown. And in honor of the living soldiers, and those who fell, and defended our Belgorod in battles, they named the streets at the former frontier.” L. Kuzubov
Cathedral Square
If you decide to go on a tour of the city of Belgorod, you will definitely be taken to Cathedral Square. This is the most central part of the city and the main city square.
On this square we celebrate the New Year at the main city Christmas tree, celebrate Victory Day and celebrate City Day on August 5th. There are several interesting objects on the square.
In the center of the square in 2000, the so-called “Zero Report” point in the form of a bronze medallion mounted between the tiles.
If you stand on this point, a panorama of the city administration , where local authorities and the “City of Military Glory” stele . You can read about the monument here. On the left is the Belgorod Hotel , a beautiful building with a golden dome and spire.
Behind is the Drama Theater named after M.S. Shchepkin. with a statue of Melpomene - the Muse of Tragedy above the main entrance. The theater is named after a Russian actor born in the Belgorod region. A monument to the actor was erected next to the theater.
If you go left through the square, you will come to the memorial complex “Eternal Flame” . This is a mass grave for soldiers who died in 1918-1919 and 1941-1943. A composition rises above the common grave, a grieving mother and child. An eternal flame burns at the base.
If you look at the map, you can see that all objects are close to each other.
Explanation: 1. Hotel Belgorod, 1; 2. Cathedral Square 1a; 3. Stele “City of Military Glory”; 4. Medallion “Point zero”; 5. Monument. Eternal flame; 6. Drama Theater named after M.S. Shchepkin.
Victory Park
The Victory Street located in the center of Belgorod and the adjacent Victory Park, located in a picturesque location on the banks of the Vezelka River, became the symbol of Victory. For the courage and perseverance shown by Belgorod residents during the Great Patriotic War, the city of Belgorod was awarded in 1980 the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree.
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree
The image of this Decree on the stele precedes the entrance to Victory Park.
The monument “Victory in the Patriotic War” Victory Park
is dedicated to the city of the first salute
Elevation 123 50°35.547′ N. w. 36°35.116′ E. d. (G)
The main monument on the central alley of Victory Park is the “Victory in the Patriotic War” monument, created by Moscow sculptor V. Chukharkin.
This sculptural composition with an all-round view was installed in 1983, the year of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk and the liberation of Belgorod from the Nazi invaders. The central figure of this composition is a female soldier, with her arms raised, holding the pole of a banner raging in the wind with her left hand, and a small bouquet of flowers with her right hand. On the left side of her, a young soldier raised his machine gun, as if symbolizing the victory of Russian weapons. On the right side, an elderly mustachioed soldier also raised a machine gun in his right hand, and with his left hand, calmly lowered down, he holds the fluttering raincoat.
The “rhythm” of the wind in the sign and in the cloak-tent add dynamism to this composition, which stands on a low hexagonal pedestal lined with red granite tiles.
In general, this monument eloquently tells descendants that victory in the war with a terrible enemy was achieved primarily because both young and old, women and old men, rose up to defend the Motherland, ensuring a truly national character for this war.
Drama Theater named after M.S. Shchepkin Belgorod
Theater named after
M. Shchepkina was built in 1962 and is very popular. His performances are always sold out and it is not always possible to buy tickets even a month in advance. The theater is famous for the great actor M.S. Shchepkin. A monument was erected in his honor near the theater on the street.
The theater's repertoire is varied, including classical productions and modern productions, comedies, plays, and children's plays. The location of the theater on the map of Belgorod, opening hours and how to call can be seen in the figure below.
Monument (bust) “Marshal G.K. Zhukov"
Marshall G.K.
Zhukov Vys 117 50°35.510′ s. w. 36°35.069′ E. d. (G)
The central place in the Victory Park of Belgorod is rightfully occupied by the bust of Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, created by the architect Yu. Veretelnikov and the sculptor D. Gorin.
On August 5, 1998, the opening of this monument took place, the authors of which sculpted a realistic image of the famous commander. The authors expressed the greatness of the commander with the traditional monumental design of the architectural and sculptural part of the monument, so it organically fit into the environment of the main alley of the park. Historical reference.
G.K. Zhukov
- the most gifted, original, outstanding commander of the Great Patriotic War and the entire Second World War.
The main thing that characterizes his military leadership is the greatness of the victories he won. The most important of them: Khalkhin Gol, Yelnya, defense of Leningrad and Moscow, Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, Kiev, Korsun-Shevchenko, Belarusian, Vistula-Oder and Berlin operations. Each of the studies conducted by G.K. Zhukov's operations were distinguished by their originality, the novelty of the actions taken and therefore turned out to be unexpected for the enemy. This is important to know.
G.K. Zhukov
, who made a great contribution to the victory at Kursk and to the definition of a deliberate defense strategy, is an honorary citizen of Belgorod. This is what he answered to a question from a special correspondent of Komsomolskaya Pravda about the distinctive feature of the Battle of Kursk from all previous battles.
G.K. Zhukov:
“The Battle of Kursk was distinguished by its deliberateness. Both sides prepared for the battle in advance and for a long time. The Germans believed that we had no idea about their plan. They were wrong. After a thorough analysis of the strategic situation and a lot of data obtained by front-line and human intelligence, we came to a unanimous opinion: on the Kursk Bulge, the Germans want to take revenge for the Stalingrad defeat. But, having guessed the plans of the German command, we did not shy away from the place he had chosen for the battle. We had some disagreements on only one point: to defend ourselves or, choosing the time, to launch a pre-emptive strike? After carefully discussing everything, we decided that a strong, deep (up to 300 kilometers) defense would be more profitable. Bleed the enemy and then go on the offensive with all your might.”
Belgorod Zoo.
Where to go with a child in Belgorod? The city has many places to keep children of all ages entertained. I want to tell you about the zoo, which recently moved to a new territory.
In clean and free enclosures, the life of animals is close to natural conditions. Many of them are recorded in the Red Book. In addition to the usual inhabitants of forests, you can also see desert inhabitants and get acquainted with reptiles in a separate building of the Exotarium.
And the open “Granny’s Yard” will delight kids with close contact with animals that they can pet and feed by hand.
Read a detailed article about the zoo here.
The zoo is located at: Russia, Belgorod, Volchanskaya street, 292 century.
Ticket prices:
- Adult ticket (from 16 years old) - 300 rubles.
- Preferential categories of citizens* (pensioners, disabled people of group 3, large families, 1 accompanying disabled child) - 100 rubles.
- Preferential categories of citizens* (large families) - free (first Saturday of the month).
- Disabled children, disabled people of groups 1 and 2* - free.
- WWII* participants - free.
- Children's ticket (under 5 years old and disabled children under 18 years old) is free.
- * Discount ticket is provided if you have documents confirming your identity and benefit./li>
Child ticket (from 5 to 16 years old) - 100 rubles. (Teenagers 14, 15 years old must present a passport).
Alley of Memory of Heroes
Victory Park
Alley of Heroes
Altitude 122 50°35.500′ N. w. 36°35.132′ E. d. (G)
The memory of the hero-liberators, of those who gave their lives for the liberation of the Belgorod region and other territories of the country from the Nazi invaders, of the Heroes of the Soviet Union and Heroes of Russia - Belgorod residents - is immortalized in the Alley of Memory of Heroes in Victory Park. The alley was inaugurated on May 9, 2000. 12 metal busts of Belgorod Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia were installed on granite pedestals. V.V. Burtsev and A.I. Orlov (author of the busts, sculptor D. Gorin), N.T. Lukinov and N.I. Tyusin (author of the busts, sculptor A. Pshenichny), N.N. Kononenko and K.A. Limansky (author of the busts, sculptor A. Smely), N.N. Tikhonov and V.P. Khromykh (author of the busts, sculptor M. Smely), N.F. Besedin, V.N. Denisov, P.P. Zyubin and N.P. Kramchaninov (author of the busts, sculptor A. Shishkov). The author of the project for the Avenue of Heroes is the architect V. Salonnik. The presence of individuality in the handwriting of different sculptors introduced an interesting variety of characters in the artistic images of the busts they created.
conclusions
It would take a very long time to describe worthy places to visit. And if you want to see all the parks, churches, city museums! A day is definitely not enough for you?
And the DinoPark, which recently opened within the city, amazes with its size and outlandish prehistoric dinosaurs.
A monument to an honest traffic cop, a 300-year-old oak tree growing outside the city, and so on. It would take a long time to list the sights of the city...
With this I want to say goodbye to you. And wish everyone a wonderful and bright mood, like our White City. “City of the First Salute” and “Military Glory”.
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Bye bye.
Sincerely, Irina!
Architectural structure “For the Fallen in Afghanistan.”
Popova Street, Belgorod
- View 1
- View 2
- View 3
Altitude 112 50°35.505′ N. w. 36°35.334′ E. d. (G)
The author of the architectural structure “Fallen in Afghanistan” is local sculptor A. Shishkov. On February 14, 1997, its grand opening took place next to Victory Park in Belgorod at a rally dedicated to the eighth anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
Valery Varganov recalls: “The cold and piercing wind chilled more than two thousand of the townspeople present to the very bones; the unseasonably drizzling rain forced them to wrap themselves more and more tightly in their clothes. The delegation from the regions, who arrived by bus, immediately merged with their frozen fellow countrymen. The head of Belgorod local government, Georgy Golikov, opens the rally. For a long, very long time, his father Viktor Nikolaevich Kholintov remembers his deceased son, trembling in his voice. Words of gratitude... Music suddenly sounds loud... Carnations, roses... Dozens of hands carry them to the crucifix. Powerfully, from the secret depths of consciousness, sweeping away everything in its path, the lines break out: “Flowers lie like tears on granite slabs...”.
For Belgorod residents, this monument has become a symbol of heroism, military valor, friendship, loyalty to the oath and eternal memory.
“Dedicated to the memory of those fallen in Afghanistan” read the lines on the architectural composition, which includes memory bells and a Christian cross, overshadowing all the Belgorod residents who died in the hostilities of 1979-1989. on Afghan soil. “Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” is inscribed on the cross. Four memorial plaques bear the names of Belgorod soldiers who died while performing their international duty in Afghanistan.
Historical reference.
During the ten years of the war in Afghanistan, 3,382 Belgorod residents took part in hostilities, 85 did not return home, dying with honor and dignity, one went missing, 746 people were awarded orders and medals. On February 15, 1989, the last units of the limited continent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan left the rebellious country. But the terrible lessons of the bloody war still resonate with pain in our memory. That’s why there are always flowers at the foot of the monument to those who fell in Afghanistan, and every year on the day of remembrance of internationalist soldiers, mourning rallies are held here and wreaths are laid.
Belgorod Airport
The airport is the calling card of the Belgorod region. The first thing guests see after arriving is him.
And I want to introduce you to the new and modern airport of the city. I'll tell you where it is :) how to get to it :)
I use the airport services as soon as the opportunity arises and I go on a flight.
Very soon, namely on August 30, 2014, the airport will celebrate its 65th birthday; it is the same age as the Belgorod region. The airport has been operating since 1954.
For more than half a century, this transport enterprise has gone from a field landing site to a modern international-class air terminal complex.
Today Belgorod Airport is the main air gateway to the region. The airport complex is like a mini city, with huge potential, plans and a rich history.
There are many services operating here around the clock that receive and release aircraft, provide services to passengers, and ensure the necessary flight safety.
It is very convenient and comfortable when the airport is located within the city. The airport is located on the central Bohdan Khmelnitsky Street 166, at its northern end, just 4 km from the center.
9 airlines operate regular flights from the airport. They fly to all domestic destinations, starting from the western capitals: Moscow, St. Petersburg and ending with the eastern and northern regions: Novy Urengoy, Noyabrsk, Nyagan, including the southern regions.
In 2011 and 2012, the airstrip and apron were reconstructed, and the airport was allowed to accept Boeing aircraft. Charter flights are operated to Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
The airport operates 24 hours a day. It has two terminals for international and domestic flights. The interior is comfortable and convenient, there are storage rooms, a mother and child room, cafes and shops.
At a distance from the Airport, one stop away, there is a Bus Station. If you have free time before departure, there is a large Rio hypermarket nearby and next to it a McDonald's where you can have a delicious meal.
You can get to the airport by public transport. It runs well, and if you are not late for your flight, it is very convenient to use. Well, if time is running out, we take a taxi! It costs 200-300 rubles on average.
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