Petropavlovsk Park, Yaroslavl: reviews, photos

Going on a trip to the Golden Ring of Russia and think that you can see in Yaroslavl? And maybe, for a long time you live in this city and are looking for new routes for hiking? Petropavlovsk Park (Yaroslavl) - one of the most famous places in the city in the past, which has a rich three-hundred-year history. Why it is worth a visit, read below.

History of the park

Petropavlovsky Park (Yaroslavl), how to get there will be indicated below, is one of the oldest not only in the city, but in all of Russia. But few residents of Yaroslavl know about this and are interested in its history. And after all, some moments of the park's existence could become an excellent story for an artistic or documentary film. But first things first.

Project manufactory

Petropavlovsky Park (the city of Yaroslavl) has its history from the 1720s-1730s. It was at this time, by the decree of Tsar Peter I, the merchant Ivan Zatrapeznov, who learned the so-called canvas business in Holland, the Yaroslavl Great Manufactory was created. It was the largest combined factory in Russia, comprising three complexes: a paper mill - at the mouth of the Kavardakovsky brook, a textile one at its sources, where there was also a residential one, which is a manor house.

During the construction of the manufactory it was decided to make a cascade of ponds along the stream for the operation of water and windmills. There were five ponds: "dirty" - for washing and rinsing linen, "clean", which served as a source of water, two ponds for catching fish to the master's table and the last, the fifth pond, was the most picturesque, was right next to the owner's mansion of the factory and was even used For bathing gentlemen - in it were made man's and female falconry.

Construction of the park

A little later, a luxurious regular park was built. The basis was taken images of favorite by Peter I Dutch gardens in the Baroque style, in order to pleasantly amaze the royal people. The history of the Peter and Paul Park in Yaroslavl testifies that this idea was a success - it was a favorite place for many high-ranking people.

The garden included two squares of tracks that were inscribed into each other. In the middle there was a pavilion, eight tracks ran from it in the form of beams in different directions. As decorations of the park, at the intersection of paths, trellis trellis bushes, fountains and statues appeared. A windmill was used to inject water into the fountains.

Interesting facts: Petropavlovsk Park (Yaroslavl) was often compared to the Summer Garden in St. Petersburg, and the arbor in its middle was called the "Hermitage". Catherine II herself elected him his temporary residence and arranged receptions here.

The Peter and Paul Church

The main element of the park was the church, built a little later. Construction was conducted from 1736 to 1742 years. The architecture of the temple was made in the style of the Petrine Baroque. Based on the image of the Peter and Paul Cathedral in the northern capital, thanks to which the similarity with St. Petersburg became even striking.

The church in Peter and Paul Park (Yaroslavl) is the only architectural monument of the "Petrine Baroque" in this city. It is not known who invented her project, but the temple is very beautiful: a high spire, an elongated upper part of the building, white and blue tones, rich decor ... Inside there is a winter church - it is on the first floor and the summer one on the second floor.

In the main volume of the church is harmoniously inscribed a multi-tiered bell tower, due to which the height of the church is seventy meters. The temple for a long time served as a spiritual center for people living and working in Krasnoperekopsky district and its environs.

Peter and Paul Park in the 19th century

In the second half of the 19th century, the Yaroslavl Manufactory with all its complexes was purchased by the landowners Karzinkin and Igumnov. The old buildings of the factory are sorted by stones and bricks, which are later used for the construction of new buildings.

Over time, Petropavlovsk Park (Yaroslavl), whose photo you see below, began to acquire mostly landscape features and lose regular layout. Near the temple was built two-story building of the almshouse, where old workers of the factory could find shelter.

Park in the 20th century - the loss of its former greatness

At the very beginning of the century the garden was used by the family of its new owner, AF Gryaznov, as a dacha, and only owners or their guests could rest in it. Workers could come here only once a year - on the day when they celebrated the Bright Easter.

In 1918 the Yaroslavl Great Manufactory underwent nationalization. Later, in 1929, and the Peter and Paul Church was closed, and in its building the club of pioneers was located. When the temple was closed, his rector Mikhail Nevsky, a well-known priest in the city, was brutally murdered.

In the times of the USSR Petropavlovsk Park (Yaroslavl) was renamed the "Park of Culture and Recreation named after the 16th Congress" and became public. The authorities tried to restore the park ensemble to a regular regular lay-out, but their plans did not completely restore its original historical appearance.

From 1986 to 1991, the project of restoration of the complex was developed, in the discussion of which well-known experts from the fields of art, garden and park economy and the re-traumatization business participated. Among them was Dmitry Sergeevich Likhachev, Academician, Doctor of Philology and world-famous art critic. The restoration project was ready and approved, but, unfortunately, because of the economic and political changes that began at that time, it was never realized in real life.

Urban legends about the temple

There are many legends known to the inhabitants of Yaroslavl, connected with the existence of the church in Peter and Paul Park. Firstly, they say that the frescoes inside the church were preserved only because when the revolution was given a decree to cover the murals in all the churches with oil paints, in this place they simply were not found. Therefore, they were simply covered with whitewash, which subsequently helped them to be easily restored.

There are also sources that claim that once the frescoes clearly emerged through whitewashing. It lasted no more than forty minutes, then the walls again became white. From the scientific point of view, this phenomenon is explained by a sharp drop in temperature and humidity. But believers saw in this event a divine sign.

In addition, there is a legend that the already mentioned Ivan Zatrapeznov, the founder of the temple, died before the completion of its construction and was buried in a merchant's tomb, which was located in a winter temple. Later, the plate from his grave was lost, and there are versions that she, along with the icons drowned after the revolution, is at the bottom of one of the ponds.

And one more story, which many parishioners of the church believe. This is the legend of the "bloody spot". They say that inside the temple, between the floors, there is a red spot that did not work out in any way - it only increased in size. There is an opinion that it was at this place that the last abbot of the church, Mikhail Nevsky, was killed. In memory of him, the red spot keeps burning candles all the time.

Peter and Paul Park now

Nowadays, the buildings of the manufactory continue their work, now it is a factory of technical fabrics called "Red Perekop". The whole territory, where once the industrial complex was located, is in desolation. Looking at what's left, it's hard to believe that once here was the largest manufactory in Russia producing cloth, paper and jacquard. The former factory building is now under reconstruction.

The temple came to us not at all in its original form. There are no two-march stairs outside, leading to balconies on the second floor, there is no cupola that crowned the eastern part of the roof. But remained the greatness and unshakable spirit of this building, a unique architecture that has no analogues in the city.

Petropavlovsk Park (Yaroslavl) is now in a strong desolation, but has not lost its charm. The authorities promise to soon return the ensemble, if not a primordial, then at least quite a decent appearance. But even now this place attracts tourists from different cities and even countries with its unique atmosphere of an ancient cultural monument.

Peter and Paul Park (Yaroslavl): how to get there or get there?

Few residents of Yaroslavl, and even more so tourists from other cities know where this place is located. In fact, as they say, amazing next. You will not have much difficulty getting to a place like the Peter and Paul Park (Yaroslavl). His address is as follows: Krasnoperekopsky District, Zelentsovskaya Street, 25.

You can get there by bus at number 3, or on foot, through the Voblyinskoye field, then cross the bridge and go through Komsomolskaya square. Then you need to navigate the spire of the Peter and Paul Church, which is visible from the square. From Komsomolskaya Square to the park, walk about ten minutes.

The park operates from Monday to Sunday from eight in the morning until five in the evening. Sometimes the work schedule can change.

Petropavlovsky Park (Yaroslavl): reviews of those who were here

As they say, there are no comrades for taste and color. So here, there can be no unequivocal assessment. Petropavlovsky Park (Yaroslavl) reviews of visitors receives contradictory. Someone is inspired by abandoned paths and dilapidated buildings, someone is horrified by the surrounding picture. But all the guests agree that to visit this place to create your own impression is definitely worth it. So, the advantages that travelers noted:

• The energy of the three-century old park ensemble is very inspiring, walking around the park, you can immerse yourself in your thoughts and relax.
• Beautiful, almost untouched by man, Russian nature, beautiful at any time of the year.
• Similarity with St. Petersburg - can be traced even now, when the restoration of the park is urgently needed.
• You can walk with children - they like to feed ducks in ponds.
• The church is a unique architectural monument of the eighteenth century, it will be interesting to anyone to look at it both from inside and outside.

There are also negative aspects, which were noticed by visitors of the park:

• In some places it is very dirty, scattered garbage, which no one is going to export.
• From its former greatness there remains only a miserable part.
• Ruined houses lead to longing and create an unfavorable impression.

The tourists who left the reviews hope that in a short time the Peter and Paul Park will be restored and will become the most beloved among the residents and guests of the city for evening walks and rest.

Finally

Petropavlovsky Park is a unique place with a rich history and incredible atmosphere. Every traveler who decides to visit Yaroslavl will benefit from seeing this complex and recharging with energy, personally seeing the church - the object of numerous legends and the spiritual shelter of Yaroslavl Christians. It is very easy to touch history - it's enough just to come here for a walk.