Sights of Ussuriysk: photo, description

The city of Ussuriysk originated on the site of the ancient Chinese settlement of Suipin, the administrative center of the Jurchen empire, founded in the 12-13 centuries of our era. On its territory there are many interesting historical monuments, as well as unique natural objects.

The ancient and modern sights of Ussuriysk attract many tourists to this city, including from China and Russian regions.

"Arbat"

To see the main sights of Ussuriysk within one walking distance you can go to the historic center of the city. Residents call it Arbat, by analogy with the famous Moscow street, and it is there that the modern Ussuri youth prefers to appoint meetings and visits. Once in this area of the city, you can see a lot of 1- and 2-storey buildings built in the late 19th - early 20th century.

Church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin

The church (address: Chicherina, 80 A) was consecrated in 1914. It was built on the site of a dilapidated St. Nicholas Church, in which in 1891 a moleben was served in the presence of the still-venerable Tsarevich, the future emperor Nicholas II. In the late 20-ies of the last century the church was closed and used for household needs. However, in 1945 it was returned to believers, and today the temple is the center of the spiritual life of Ussuriysk, and its belltower is considered one of the architectural symbols of the city.

Park "Emerald Valley"

The location of this landmark in Ussuriysk and its environs is the village of Utesovoe. The park is divided into several zones. Its decoration is a Russian prison with numerous wooden buildings, including a watchtower, a peasant and merchant's house, a bathhouse, a smithy, a prison and other farm buildings. Inside each structure the life of the departed epochs is recreated. In the "Russian" zone of the park you can also inspect the reconstruction of the sanctuaries of the seaside peoples and get acquainted with the tools of their traditional crafts.

In addition, visitors can:

• To visit the "medieval European fort", which is used as a venue for festivals of historical reconstruction;
• To shoot from ancient weapons (bows, throwing cars and crossbows) in a dash and so on.

Ussuriysk sights: monuments

In the city there are several memorials dedicated to soldiers who gave their lives for their homeland:

• The main one is a complex located on Victory Square. It was erected in 1977 in honor of the soldiers formed in Ussuriisk 239th Infantry Division, which fought near Moscow and reached Berlin.
• Another monument is dedicated to the young inhabitants of the city - the Yungas, who in 1942-1945, along with older sailors, plowed the waters of the Pacific Ocean. His address is the intersection of Krasnoznamennaya and Pushkin streets.
• In May 2005, near the railway station, a monument to the machinists and workers was opened, which perished in the years of the Second World War. It is notable for the fact that a sign with a testament to descendants is fixed on the monument. According to the idea of the authors of the memorial, it will need to be opened only in 2045 - 100 years after the Great Victory.
• In the village of Voskhod there is a monument to Ussuri miners, whose heroic work brought the Great Victory closer. Its part are two real trolleys with coal.
• There is a monument to the plumber in the city. It differs from analogues established in other European cities, by the fact that the Ussuriisk worker proudly grows up in all, and does not look out of the hatch.

Sights of Ussuriysk: turtle

In the 1860s, in the village of Nikolskoye, as the city was then called, two such stone statues were discovered. The first of them was sent to Khabarovsk, and the second was seen and described by the famous traveler and explorer of the Far East N. Przhevalsky. Today the address of this major Ussuriysk landmark is: DORA park, ul. Volodarsky. According to the scientists, the statue dates back to the 12th century AD and is one of the few objects of the Jiirchen city of Suipin that have survived to this day.

DORA Park

This place of rest, beloved by all the townspeople, is famous not only thanks to the ancient stone turtle. Park DORA has always been in the center of attention of the authorities of Ussuriysk, so it is well-groomed and clean. There is a lot of attractions, so on weekends it's always very crowded. In addition, in the park DORA there are several cafes where you can eat and feed small fidgets. There is also a small zoo where the animals that suffered during the recent floods found shelter.

The Lotus Lake

Sights Ussuriysk, a photo with a description of which you already know, are the creations of a person's hands. However, in the vicinity of the city there are many natural wonders. Among them, a special place is occupied by the Lotus Lake. In the flowering season of this truly royal flower on the lake you can rent a boat and enjoy the magic spectacle from the closest distance.

Temple of Seraphim of Sarov

The church was built in 2002 at 15a Slobodskaya Street. According to the majority of Ussuriysk residents, the temple is the most cozy and spiritual place in the city, so many townspeople prefer to get married and perform a baptism. The church has 4 domes and 7 bells. In the center is a two-tiered iconostasis. The main shrines are the three ancient icons: St. Seraphim of Sarov with a part of the relics of the Monk, Holy Trinity and Theodosius of Pechora.

Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Telling about the sights of Ussuriysk (see photo above), it is impossible not to mention this beautiful temple (Komarova, 60a). Although it was built in 2007, its architectural appearance was made in the best traditions of Russian architecture of the early 20th century.

Local History Museum

At the address: Krasnoznamennaya street, 80 - in Ussuriysk there is a museum of local lore. It occupies the oldest surviving building of the city. The museum was opened in 1999. At the moment, it has collected more than 1500 exhibits, telling about the history of Ussuriysk, about crafts, its inhabitants, culture and way of life. Under their placement are allocated 5 rooms with a total area of 364.7 square meters. M.

The pride of the museum are ancient artifacts, found during archaeological excavations, which are still conducted on the territory of the city. There is also an exposition devoted to the participation of the Ussurians in the Great Patriotic War, and a hall where the objects typical of the life of the Soviet period are exhibited. The museum hosts lectures and master classes for children.

Now you know the main sights of Ussuriysk. As you can see, they are diverse and interesting, so this city is rightly considered a great place for spending a long weekend.