It is better for a tourist to start acquaintance with Saratov from the walking route through the city. First, you should take a walk along Kirov Avenue to Chernyshevsky Square. Then turn onto Radishchev Street and walk to the Art Museum. Alexander Nikolaevich and the Lipki park. Next – go to Babushkin Vzvoz and move to Chernyshevsky Street and the famous museum-estate of the same name.

There are always a lot of Saratov residents walking on the square

From Grandma's Vzvoz we go down to the Volga. We walk and admire nature on the Embankment, then along the Fedin and Gagarin squares, and Lermontov street. We reach the Museum Square, where the famous Holy Trinity Cathedral stands.

The length of the route is about 10 km, so it is advisable to go on a city tour in comfortable shoes and do not forget to take a guidebook with detailed descriptions of all the memorable places of the city.

Installed in front of one of the buildings of the Saratov University

For those who have 2 days at their disposal, an independent walk along Moskovskaya Street is suitable. There you can see the monument to Cyril and Methodius, the Profitable House, the Zybin's mansion, interesting for its architecture, the Moskovskaya hotel. It is also worth going to the Artist's House, to the square of the first teacher and to other sights for which the city is famous.

Transport: how to get to Saratov, how to get around the city and where to go in the Saratov region

How to get to Saratov inexpensively?

Well, firstly, you need a civil passport, and secondly, an air ticket or a train ticket. Let's note right away that a plane to Saratov costs about the same as a rocket to Mars RT ticket (in one direction and the other) from Moscow, if you buy it strongly in advance, will cost about 6-7 thousand rubles. The usual price is 10-12 thousand. And all because in Saratov there is actually a monopoly on the airport – earlier only the notorious Saravia flew there, and only since 2018 Aeroflot and S7 flew to the city. But they prudently did not reduce prices … So the Saratov residents waited on August 20, 2019, when they opened a new Saratov airport, from where the Pobeda locomotive now flies.

So if you just need to get to Saratov “inexpensively”, then only the train and the bus remain. Saratov is a major railway junction, so it is quite easy to get here by train. From Moscow, a ticket to the side of a reserved seat can be caught for 800 rubles, a ticket for the lower bunk of the same carriage costs about 1,500 rubles, but I would call 2,500 rubles a good price for a ticket in a compartment. For St. Petersburg, prices are about 30% more expensive. Note that trains to Saratov (especially from Moscow and St. Petersburg) run mostly new, so you definitely shouldn't be afraid of a train trip.

Well, and the bus: personally, I would not recommend it, because the roads in the Saratov region, frankly, are not very good, and it travels for a long time, almost 14 hours. And the difference in price is not very big – a bus ticket from Saratov to Moscow costs about 1,500 rubles.

How to get around the city?

In Saratov, public transport is poorly developed, so it is better not to meddle here in winter – the roads will most likely be unclean, and you will wait for your trolleybus-bus for a very long time, and then stand still in ten-point traffic jams.

So go in the summer! In summer, the city is good and there are much fewer problems with transport, moreover, there is a convenient transport hub near the airport and the railway station: you can ride both a trolleybus and a bus. Visitors are especially surprised by the location of the old airport – you pick up your luggage from the belt, leave the building, and there is a public transport stop right in front of you! Traveling by trams is not as romantic as in Berlin, just because they are not very pretty here; but if you need to get to your destination by a certain time, then it is more productive to move on this particular transport, admiring the views from the window. But we do not recommend getting on the buses – they are old in Saratov (they saw Germany in the 80s), cramped and dirty.

Keep in mind: public transport turns into a pumpkin at about 21:00 – later you will have to stand at the bus stop for a very long time.

Travel by tram and trolleybus in 2020 costs 23 rubles if you pay in cash and 21 rubles if you pay by card. Bus and shuttle “Gazelle” cost the same – 23 rubles. We will pay special attention to prices for intercity to neighboring Engels, which we will discuss below. Only buses go to Engels and you will have to pay 26 rubles for the journey.

Well, the most comfortable option to travel around Saratov is a taxi. The cheapest way to call a taxi is online, especially since nowadays there are quite a few special applications:

Taxi “Lucky”
Metro Taxi
Yandex,
Taxi “Maxim”,
Uber.

Is it possible to travel without a ticket?

In 99% of cases, no – there is a conductor in each transport, and if not, then the exit is carried out only through the front door when paying directly to the driver. One good thing is that there are virtually no fines for travel without a ticket. So if you want to ride for free, then you can pretend to be a felt boot or get rude to the driver – then you will simply be kicked out of the transport. But keep in mind – they can also beat you. You can act differently: politely ask to enter into a penniless situation, explaining the situation – for example, you are hitchhiking.

How to get around the Saratov region?

If you are already tired of being in Saratov (I don't believe you!), Move on. Take an intercity bus (schedule on the Saratov Bus Station website) or a regional train / commuter train (schedule on the Railway Station website). Between themselves, they do not differ much in terms of comfort, but buses, as a rule, are cheaper, and in some cases even faster.

How to get there

Saratov is located at the intersection of railways and highways, so getting to it will not be difficult:

By plane. It is possible to get to Saratov by air from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Simferopol and Surgut. The flight from Moscow to the destination will take about an hour and a half, the ticket price is about 4500 rubles. Saratov airport is located within the city – on Zhukovskogo street, 25. You can get to the center by bus # 90 and minibuses # 31, 45, 65, 89, 115.
By train. You can get to Saratov by rail from almost any city in Russia. There are several daily flights from Moscow from Paveletsky and Kazansky railway stations. Travel time is 15 to 17 hours. Ticket prices range from 1,000 to 10,500 rubles. The railway station in Saratov is located at Privokzalnaya Square, building 1. You can leave the station by buses No. 246, 253, 284, 379, 491, trolleybuses No. 1, 2, 10, 15, 16, minibuses No. 3, 25, 45, 48, 54, 60, 64, 65, 67, 72, 75, 76, 79, 82.

Saratov railway station traces its history back to 1871
By bus. This type of transport to Saratov can also be reached from many Russian cities. There are more than ten flights from Moscow every day. Travel time takes from 13 to 15 hours, the ticket price is about 1600 rubles. Saratov's bus station is located on Moskovskaya street, house 170. You can go to the center by the same transport as from the bus station.
By car. Several routes lead to Saratov: P228, E38, P158, P226, P234, P208. Getting to the city will not be difficult for tourists from any locality. From Moscow to Saratov about 850 kilometers, which can be covered by a private car in twelve hours. To leave the capital, follow the M4, M5 or M6 highways.

“There are so many golden lights”

A sculptural composition in the center of Saratov dedicated to the song, which is considered an unofficial city anthem. It is made in the form of the figure of a young boy with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. The guy is waiting for his beloved under the clock. The monument was erected in 2009 at the expense of the MegaFon company. For several years of its existence, the statue has literally overgrown with legends.

Where to go with children

Entertainment center Ulet for children

It is worth visiting with children on a weekend:

“Safari Park”: the entertainment center has trampolines, slot machines, climbing wall, attractions for children 0-14 years old;
Einstein's Museum of Entertaining Sciences;
Trampoline arena “Ulet”: the center is equipped with 4 trampolines, dry pool, bungee, air hockey;
Saratov Planetarium;
Historical Park “Russia is my history”: here children get acquainted with the history of the country through a “living textbook” through multimedia technologies;
Science and entertainment park “Cosmos”: there are 8, 10 and 12D-cinemas, interactive exhibits allowing experiments and experiments, air hockey, a mirror maze, a racing simulator, the House of Fear;

Museum-Estate of Nikolai Chernyshevsky

The museum was opened in 1920 in honor of the state thinker, philosopher, writer – Nikolai Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky, his son Mikhail. Now the house with the adjacent territory is the oldest literary museum in Russia. The estate is a family nest, consisting of the main house where the Chernyshevsky family lived, an outbuilding, the Pypin house (family relatives) and an administrative building. The main house was built at the beginning of the 17th century in the classicist style and has remained almost unchanged to this day. In it you can see things that belonged to the writer and hear about the life and work of a genius man and his family. The decor of the house will tell you what the people of the 19th century were fond of.There is also a collection of artifacts, which includes: antique furniture, mirrors, awards of the war of 1812, rare editions of works by A. Pushkin, V. A. Zhukovsky, M. Yu. Lermontov. The tour includes a visit to the main house, including Chernyshevsky's room and a tour of all the buildings that belonged to the estate.

In this estate, Chernyshevsky was born and lived for a total of more than twenty years

Address: Chernyshevsky street, 142. Working hours: from 10:00 to 17:00. The day off is Monday. Cost: 200 rubles; students, schoolchildren and pensioners: 100 rubles. You can get to the estate museum by trolleybuses No. 4 and 2a, minibuses No. 42, 105 and 42k (Babushkin Vzvoz stop).

Museum of local lore

The expositions of the museum, founded in 1886, are housed in an elegant mansion with antique porticoes and a colonnade, erected in 1930. They tell about the nature, history, ethnography, and the original culture of the peoples inhabiting the Saratov region. Among the numerous exhibits on display in 30 spacious halls, it is worth highlighting the complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur, utensils belonging to the 4th century. BC e., a rare saber, granted by Empress Elizabeth to the clerk Panteley Selivanov. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organizes thematic exhibitions.

Historical park “Russia is my history”

The historical park “Russia is my history” is an amazing in its scale project, which has been implemented in 21 cities, including Saratov. This project allows visitors to feel like a part of the fatherland, to study the history of the motherland.

This park is a modern innovative solution, as it provides touch tables and screens, spacious cinemas, projectors and tablets, and much more. Visiting the park will be interesting for people of all ages: children will be especially interested in the new introduced technology, and for adults, the main focus will be on studying the history of Russia.

Address: Saratov, st. Shelkovichnaya, 19

Museum Square

Museum Square.

The oldest square of Saratov is located in the historical center of the city. It was around the square, which was originally called the Living Room, that the city center began to form in 1674. In those distant times, there were shops, taverns and stalls on the square – Gostiny Dvor, from which its name originated. Around the same time, the Holy Trinity Cathedral was erected on the square, due to which it was called Cathedral for some time.

This temple, which is the oldest building in Saratov, has been well preserved to this day. The architectural ensemble, which began to form around the square, was finally formed in the era of classicism. The square with unique architectural monuments can be considered an open-air museum. In 1931, this place was officially called the Museum Square.

Address: Museum Square, Saratov, Russia.

Museum of Military and Labor Glory

The Museum of Military and Labor Glory was established in 1999. It keeps more than 26 thousand objects, which include revered things, one way or another connected with the life, everyday life and activities of Saratov residents, with the merits of the participants in the Great Patriotic War.

In addition, the museum hosts exhibitions where visitors can see materials about the development of industry, agriculture, science and other things that are of great importance for the region.

Today, the museum has permanent exhibitions, such as “Labor Glory of the Saratov Region”, “Tragedy and Feat. Century XX “and other equally interesting treasures of the museum.

Address: Saratov, Sokolovaya Gora

National village of the peoples of the Saratov region

Open-air museum and ethnographic complex, which is located in the Victory Park. Here you can learn about the traditions, culture and life of the peoples living in the Saratov region, try national cuisine. The village also hosts educational events, festivals, concerts, various national holidays and other interesting events.

Victory Park and Sokolovaya Gora

The top of Sokolovaya Gora is one of the highest points in the city (165 meters). The observation deck offers a magnificent view of the city itself, the Volga and its green islands, the opposite bank and the city of Engels (Saratov is connected with it by a bridge).

The mountain received its name (one of the versions) from the name of the robber Sokolov (Sokolov), who walked around the neighborhood in the 17th century and robbed merchant caravans. There are many legends about the treasures buried by “dashing people” in the vicinity of Saratov (sometimes these treasures are found).

Among historians and ethnographers there is an opinion that the city owes its name to Sokolova Gora. Sary-tau is a yellow mountain – perhaps this is what the Turkic nomads called it.

On the top of Sokolovaya Gora in 1982, “Cranes” spread their wings – a monument to the heroes of the earth who died during the war. The author of the composition is Yu.I. Menyakin. 12 cranes fly over the city, reminding the living of the great feat.

Victory Park on Sokolovaya Gora – an open-air museum of military equipment. The park was laid for the 30th anniversary of the Victory (1975).

Over the years, a whole historical and patriotic complex has been formed, numbering 180 pieces of equipment. Agricultural machinery operating in the rear is not forgotten either.

The heart of the complex is the Saratov State Museum of Military Glory. His servants managed to collect a huge collection (almost 27,000 units) of weapons, awards, documents from the last war.

Astoria

Astoria.

On the pedestrian Kirov Avenue, which is often called the “Saratov Arbat”, there is a majestic building. It was built in 1917 and has become a kind of architectural symbol of the city. This luxurious building was first occupied by the Astoria Hotel, after nationalization government offices were located here, and in 1925 it was again transferred to a hotel.

Massive pylons, sculptures of knights, an open gallery on the fourth floor – all these elements give the building a unique look. In 1956, the Astoria Hotel was renamed into the Volga. The building of this hotel, the oldest in Saratov, is an example of late Art Nouveau and an architectural monument of the early twentieth century.

Address: Astoria, Kirov Avenue, Saratov, Russia.

Famous places of Saratov, which are worth visiting with a girlfriend

Quest in Saratov Behind the Scenes Secrets

The main places to visit with your other half:

Cinema “Victory”;
Entertainment complex “Grand Michel”: there is billiards, bowling, karaoke, dance floor, restaurant;
Night club “Amon-Ra”;
Salons “Territory of Beauty”, “Oceania” or “Four Elements” (there, lovers will be offered to pamper themselves with a “spa for two” procedure);
Quest rooms (couples will be offered to “go through” the quests “Secrets of the Behind the Scenes”, “Prostokvashino”, “Wrong Turn”, “Dangerous Journey”, etc.).

Green Island

In 1722, Peter I visited Saratov. Climbing Sokolovaya Mountain, he got a view of the Green Island – then the emperor decided to present it to the city. The island offers a stunning view of Saratov: you can see the bridge, the Volzhsky Saratov beach.

Today the Green Island is a resting place. On its territory there are tourist camps, boat stations, as well as a wild beach. Despite the fact that the beach has never been manned, people still go there to relax, because there is a quiet, calm atmosphere. Lovers of quiet rest will definitely enjoy visiting the Green Island.

Gagarin field

Not far from Saratov, in the village of Smelovka, there is an open-air architectural complex dedicated to the landing of Yuri Gagarin from space in 1961. Gagarin himself was pleased with the fact that he managed to land exactly in those places where he first sat at the controls of the plane. Now the monument to courage consists of a rocket stele taking off into the sky, a monument to Gagarin himself and several portraits of Soviet cosmonauts. The landing site of the country's first cosmonaut is marked with a sign. It is worth coming here for the sake of interest and to experience the atmosphere of joy from space exploration.

Every year on April 12, celebrations are held at the Gagarin Field in honor of the Day of Cosmonautics

Address: Smelovka village. You can get to the field by bus only on a holiday – April 12, the day of Cosmonautics. By personal transport, you need to go to the road leading through the old Saratov bridge (P236), then along the P226 highway through the city of Engels, the village of Kvasnikovka and Novaya Ternovka. Before reaching the village of Smelovka, you need to turn left to the Gagarin field.

Church of the Intercession

Since the middle of the XIX century. at the intersection of Bolshaya Gornaya and then Aleksandrovskaya streets there was a small wooden church. However, over time, she simply could not accommodate the parishioners. Then they decided to build a more spacious stone temple. The money for its construction was collected by the whole world. In 1833 the new church was consecrated in honor of the Protection of the Mother of God. During the time of the persecution of religion, they tried to blow up the temple, but the building turned out to be surprisingly strong. After restoration in 2007, it looks great. The main shrine of the church is the image of the Matrona of Moscow, Xenia of Petersburg and Sergius of Radonezh with reliquaries.

Lipki Park

The park is located in the historical center of the city; it is one of the oldest in Saratov. The date of its foundation is considered to be 1825, at that time it was called “Alexandrovsky Boulevard”. Towards the end of the 19th century, alleys were laid here and several hundred trees were planted. In the evenings, an orchestra performed for the public. Today “Lipki” together with the City Park are the favorite recreation places of the townspeople.

Art Museum

The collection of the museum, which dates back to 1855, is considered the richest among the galleries of the provincial cities of Russia. His expositions are located in the luxuriously decorated halls of an elegant colonnaded mansion. Having visited here, painting lovers will be able to enjoy the magnificent works of K. Bryullov, A. Benois, I. Aivazovsky, F. Rokotov, K. Petrov-Vodkin, K. Malevich and other famous masters. The museum has a wonderful collection of rare books, Meissen porcelain.

Opera and Ballet Theatre

The history of the Saratov theater began in 1803, when a summer platform for touring groups appeared here. But the first professional troupe was formed in the city only in 1928. Today the stage is one of the best in the Volga region. Works of opera and ballet classics are staged on it. Since 1986, the theater has been hosting the Sobinov Music Festival.

Fountain “Heart of the Volga”

Address: Cosmonauts Embankment. Transport stop “Babushkin import”.

Another landmark, claiming to be a landmark, appeared in Saratov at the end of this summer. On August 31, in the presence of more than 15 thousand citizens, the “Heart of the Volga” fountain was solemnly opened to the immortal hit of the Queen group. The uniqueness of its design lies in the fact that 13 pumps are installed on a pontoon drifting close to the coast. The jets of water from 12 nozzles and the central geyser, capable of gushing 40 m upwards, create a composition very similar to a blossoming lily flower. In the evenings, when the lights turn on, the fountain looks enchanting!

Kirov Avenue (Nemetskaya Street)

Kirov Avenue was closed to traffic and became pedestrianized at the end of the 90s of the last century. Since that time, the name of the Saratov Arbat has been firmly entrenched in it.

The walking area starts from the square where one of the oldest stationary circuses in Russia is located – the circus of the Nikitin brothers. The circus fountain is a traditional meeting place: business and romantic.

The building of the Covered Market is the decoration of the Prospect and the square. The building was built in 1916 – the height of the First World War. The glass dome of the building and the fountain in the center of the hall can be seen by entering the shopping arcade of the market.

From 1825 to 1917, the street was called Nemetskaya. The first settlers on it were foreigners:

Volga Germans (at the invitation of Catherine the Great began to colonize the region)
French (prisoners and those who found shelter with kind-hearted Russian women)
Foreign merchants (Saratov is a port and merchant city)

After February 1917 the street was called Republic Street, in 1935 the avenue was named after S.M. Kirov.

On the avenue there are several large shopping centers and many small boutiques, restaurants and street cafes, fast food chains, beauty salons. The largest hotels of the city are located on the avenue itself – “Volga”, “Pioneer-Lux”. Within walking distance – “Cranes”, “Pearl”, “Oasis”.

1000 meters of the walking area end in front of Lipki Park near the building of the onservatory.

Beautiful sights of the city for photo shoots

Great place for a photo in nature

The most beautiful places for photo shoots:

Cosmonauts Embankment;
Balneological hospital building;
Park of the Holy Trinity Cathedral;
Schmidt's mansion with a grotto;
City and Victory Park;
October gorge;
Natural Park “Kumysnaya Polyana”;
Beach in Ust-Kurdyum;
Abandoned Lutheran Church (Lipovka village);
Pine forest near the village of Popovka;
Zmeevy Gory (Voskresenskoe village).

As a gift from Saratov, you can bring an unusual Saratov kalach, fish, sarpinka, harmonica, Bohemia beer, a book-box, sweet products from the Confashion confectionery factory.

Conservatory building

Address: Prospect Kirov, 1. Transport stop “Park Lipki”.

The Saratov Conservatory, considered one of the oldest in the country, is located in the most picturesque building in the city, erected in 1902 by A. Young. Several interesting stories are associated with the mansion. The building in the modern style had to be rebuilt so that it did not violate the architectural composition of the street. So the house, located between the two churches, appeared Gothic tower-bay windows with sharp spiers, and its facade was decorated with sculptures of singing chimeras. Already during the war, the domes of the towers, which served as landmarks for the artillery and aviation of the fascists, were dismantled. After the restoration in 1975, the exterior of the mansion regained its original appearance.

Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God Soothe My Sorrows

Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God Satisfy My Sorrows.

The Orthodox Church “Satisfy my sorrows”, which got its name in honor of the icon of the Mother of God, was built in Saratov in 1904-1906. This tent-roofed temple was built of bricks in the pseudo-Russian style according to the project of the architect P.M. Zybina. With its outlines, the church with small multi-colored domes, rich exterior decor and three rows of kokoshniks resembles St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

In Soviet times, the temple was closed, however, unlike other religious buildings, it was much more fortunate. The church building was transferred to the Saratov Planetarium, thanks to which it was managed to be preserved practically intact. In 1990, the church was returned to the believers, and after 3 years it was re-consecrated. At present, the “Soothe my sorrows” church is recognized as a cultural heritage site.

Address: Temple of the Icon of the Mother of God Satisfy My Sorrows, Volzhskaya Street, Saratov, Russia.

State Museum of K.A. Fedina

The collection is located on the territory of the 18th century manor – an architectural monument and one of the oldest buildings in the city. The collection is dedicated to the history of 20th century literature. The museum contains manuscripts, books, magazines, art objects – more than 60 thousand items in total. The museum was founded in 1981 and named after K. A. Fedin – Russian and Soviet writer, Hero of Socialist Labor.

Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos

Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The Church of the Intercession was built in Saratov from 1876 to 1883. It was erected with donations from philanthropists, the author of the project of the stone church was the chief architect of Saratov A.M. Salko. In Soviet times, the church was closed, and its building was used by the city authorities for other purposes. It housed a student dormitory, a kindergarten and art workshops. The domes of the temple were dismantled and the bell tower was blown up.

In 1992, the building was handed over to the faithful, and a long process of restoration and restoration began. Today the Church of the Intercession is a functioning temple and a cultural heritage site. After restoration, the church again impresses with its beauty: rich brick decor, snow-white platbands, ornaments and cornices. The lost ancient frescoes were replaced by works by contemporary artists. The bell tower, which rises to 66 meters, has been restored to its original appearance.

Address: Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Saratov, Maxim Gorky Street, Saratov, Russia.

Volsky quarry

Located near the village of Krasny Oktyabr. It belonged to a brick factory that has been operating since the beginning of the last century. Changed owners, prisoners worked here, sometimes stood idle. Closed around the 70s. The Volsky quarry also remained abandoned. Its white walls are a cut of the eras: upon closer examination, you can find the remains of living creatures dating back to the Mesozoic era. The pit is partially flooded, there are islets and a lot of greenery.

Puppet theater “Teremok”

One of the oldest puppet theaters in the country was founded in 1936. It did not stop its work even during the war, regularly going to the front with bright performances. The current collective of the theater successfully continues its glorious traditions, delighting young and adult spectators with colorful performances in the Open face style. The Teremka troupe is constantly invited to take part in Russian and international festivals, where the skills of actors, directors, theater decorators are always highly appreciated.

Cosmonauts embankment

Made of bronze and together with the base weighs 650 kg
The construction of the embankment was carried out by the method of folk construction
The Rotunda is a favorite place for artists and couples in love

The length of the Embankment is 1.5 km. It consists of 4 tiers. On the upper tier there are buildings and residential buildings. On the middle terrace there is a boulevard with a shady alley. The second tier is occupied by perennial flowers and benches (they face the Volga), and the first is intended for walking.
The Rotunda is installed on the Embankment. He “departs” from her staircase leading to the river.

Cliff of Stepan Razin

Located near the village of Belogorskoye. It is a cliff of the coast, the height of which is about 40 meters. The camp of the famous chieftain was located here. Archaeological excavations were carried out, and the objects found confirmed that the remaining traces of the settlement belong to the era of Stepan Razin. Many legends are associated with the cliff, one found a scientific explanation: the “conspiracy” of the mountain was the influence of electromagnetic radiation.

Balakovo Waterfall

It is located on the Bolshoi Irgiz River on the border of the region of the same name. The bank around the dam is reinforced with concrete. The dam is about 90 meters wide. The resulting waterfall is low, but has rapids. Concrete restraints have been left around. You can not swim everywhere. The area attracts tourists during the warm season. There are parking spaces. Mobile retail outlets appear in the summer. Nearby is the Dolgy Gai tract.

Khvalynskaya Art Gallery named after K. S. Petrov-Vodkin

Founded in 1960. The exposition is based in a one-story brick building previously owned by Radishchev's grandson. The history of the gallery began with the opening of the art department at the local history museum. Later, Petrov-Vodkin donated several of his works to the city. After that, the number of canvases only increased. Now the works of Korovin, Pimenov, Golitsyn and other masters are exhibited here.

Trinity Cathedral

The history of the oldest city temple is incredibly eventful. It was built by the whole world for almost six years, and then two times it was almost demolished. The temple survived several fires, the uprising of E. Pugachev, was saved in the 18th century. from collapse by bringing buttresses under the foundation. After the revolution, the cathedral was closed for several years, but already in 1942 services within its walls were resumed. The church, erected in 1695, is considered a magnificent monument of the architectural Russian Baroque, and is now in excellent condition. Thousands of pilgrims come here to venerate the miraculous image of the Savior Not Made by Hands.

City Park of Culture and Leisure

City Park of Culture and Leisure.

The history of this cozy and beautiful corner of nature in Saratov began two centuries ago. In those days, the governor's estate was located here. After the Patriotic War of 1812, the backyard territory was ennobled by the French prisoners. They planted oaks in these places and arranged a system of ponds. The territory of the governor's estate has repeatedly changed owners, and in 1935 a park was opened here.

Today the Park of Culture and Leisure is the largest in Saratov. Its area is 19 hectares, and a fifth of the entire territory is occupied by hundreds of century-old oak trees. There is an amusement town in the park, alleys are decorated with wooden sculptures, forged bridges are thrown across the ponds. There are tennis courts, a petting zoo, a rope park and a cafe.

Address: City Park of Culture and Leisure, Chernyshevsky Street, Saratov, Russia.

Tips for staying in Saratov

You should come to Saratov at any time of the year. All the main sights can be seen even in winter, even in summer. However, if you want to take a boat trip along the Volga River and swim in its waters, then you need to come to the city in the summer. In order to fully explore all the main places of Saratov, you need to stay here for two or three days. To do this, you need to take care of the place of residence in advance. Saratov is a fairly large city, so there are no problems with hotels and hotels. Every tourist will find a place of residence to his liking and affordable, the main thing is to book a hotel in advance.

Beach lovers should come to Saratov in the summer

Saratov is in a different time zone from central Russia. Difference from Moscow time: +1 hour.

Long-Range Aviation Museum

Opened in 2000. Located in Engels on the territory of the airbase. The exposition includes aircraft, cruise missiles, aerial bombs, uniforms, and other exhibits related to aviation. Fighting vehicles and other large objects are in the open air, a separate building is allocated for everything else. To get to the museum, you need to agree on an excursion with the director in advance.

Estate of Paisiy Maltsev

Located in the city of Balakovo. Built in the 80s of the XIX century. There is a mansion in the center. In addition to it, the complex includes: a lilac garden, a utility block, a laundry, stables. In the XX century, additional decorative elements appeared, both external and internal. The original fence has been preserved. Previously, the house of pioneers and the house of creativity were based here, now it is a museum.

Cliff Blue Sphere

Address: Zolotoe village, Krasnoarmeyskiy district
How to get there: Zolotoe village is 68 km away from Saratov and 26 km from Krasnoarmeysk. The nearest railway station is Rossosh, 30 km away. You can get there by motorway P228.

In the area of the village of Zolotoe in the southern part of the Saratov region, the Volga White Coast stretches for almost 2 km, composed of chalk rocks. This ridge begins from the Blue Lbische Cliff, the height of which reaches 100 m. This attraction is visible from a great distance and strikes with bright, white stripes on the steep, rocky walls.

House-Museum of P. V. Kuznetsov

House-Museum of P. V. Kuznetsov.

The painter P.V. was born in Saratov in 1878. Kuznetsov. The artist's house, in which after his death it was decided to open a museum, has survived on one of the city streets. For many years, restoration work was carried out here, and in 2001 the house-museum opened its doors to visitors.

Today, the two-story wooden house of Pavel Kuznetsov, erected in 1870, is recognized as a cultural heritage site. In its rooms, it was possible to partially recreate the interiors of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. The museum exposition acquaints guests with the painter's creative heritage. It also hosts exhibitions and art festivals.

Address: House-Museum of P. V. Kuznetsov, Oktyabrskaya Street, Saratov, Russia.

What to bring as a souvenir

Saratov is famous for its edible souvenirs. First of all, this is the famous Saratov kalach. It is baked according to the same recipe, created back in the 19th century. In addition, Bohemia beer is often brought from this city, which is brewed according to an old Czech recipe from Czech ingredients. And, of course, fish should be brought from Saratov.

Saratov kalach was always considered the most delicious bread in Russia, as it was made from high quality grain.

If the journey home from Saratov is expected to be a long one, then food souvenirs are not suitable. Then you can opt for the local light fabric “sarpinke”, which was produced by the Germans living in the local area in the 19th century.

Church Soothe My Sorrows

In 1906, in the center of Saratov, the construction of an Orthodox church (designed by PF Zybin) in honor of the icon of the Mother of God “Consolation in sorrows and sorrows” was completed. According to legend, the temple icon was a copy from the Athos miraculous image.

During the period of revolutionary persecutions, the temple was lucky – there were no warehouses or granaries, it was not destroyed. During the years of Soviet power, a planetarium was located in the temple building.

In 1990, the building was returned to the diocese. Over the course of three years, repairs were carried out, a side-chapel and a bell tower were built. In 1993, the temple was consecrated and became operational.

Soothe my sorrows – that's what the temple is called

Ethnographic village

In order to get to the ethnopark “National Village of the Peoples of the Saratov Region”, you do not need to leave Sokolovaya Gora – it is located here next to the Victory Park.

The idea of creating an ethnopark appeared a long time ago, but it was implemented in 2003. At the moment, there are 3 streets with 15 farmsteads in the national village.

Some of the farmsteads are modern stylized, but there are genuine exhibits brought from the villages of the Saratov region.

The opportunity to visit in a few hours, get acquainted with the life and national cuisine of the peoples inhabiting Saratov and the surrounding area, give the courtyards:

Tatar
Bashkir
Kazakh
Volga Germans
Ukrainian
Georgian
Armenian
Mordovskoe
Uzbek
Belarusian

Abandoned silo launcher

The sights of the Saratov region are closely related to the name of Yuri Gagarin, the world's first cosmonaut. The Saratov region is replete with monuments, museum expositions and whole architectural complexes dedicated to the name of the national hero – near the village of Smelovka there is an open-air museum “Gagarinskoye Pole” with the place of the cosmonaut's landing, several monuments to Yuri Alekseevich have been opened in Saratov and there are thematic exhibitions, including Local history museum of the city.

In the historical heart of Saratov, the most fascinating attraction of the Saratov region is located – the Museum of Local Lore, with exhibitions about the history of the Volga region. The main attraction of Saratov is the Trinity Cathedral – a magnificent temple complex of the 17th century. Other Orthodox sights of the Saratov region are the Roman Catholic Church in the village of Kamenka, the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in Khvalynsk, Holy Trinity Cathedral in Volsk, and the Church of the Archangel Michael.

Among the museums of the Saratov region there is an art gallery named after A. A.N. Radishchev, the estate museum complex of Chernyshevsky, the ethnographic museum, several local history and others. Natural objects of the region – Stepan Razin's Cliff, Kudeyarova Cave, Khvalynsky National Park, Limonarii, Saratov Victory Park. Among the attractions of the Saratov region, it is worth noting the natural heritage of the region – magnificent chalk cliffs, spreading forests and pine forests, nature reserves, the picturesque Volga, city embankments, beaches, mountains shrouded in legends and endless valleys.

Vavilov Dol

Located near the village of Shchigry. It was formed by a robber, after whom it was named. He was blinded for numerous crimes and left for dead. Babel repented, dug a cave in the forest and devoted his life to prayers. Other hermits began to join him. This is how the cave monastery was formed. During the war years, he and the church built nearby were almost destroyed. Now there is a chapel with a well and a font.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

If you move up from the Cosmonauts Embankment (from the river station) along Moskovskaya Street, you find yourself on the Museum Square. It houses the Holy Trinity Cathedral – the first Orthodox church on the Saratov land.

The history of this temple is consonant with the history of the city: it was transferred from the left bank to the right side of the Volga, burned (originally the temple was built of wood) together with the fortress. In 1697, the construction of a stone church began.

Trinity Cathedral (built in the Moscow Baroque style) is the only architectural structure dating back to the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Over the past centuries, the image of the temple has changed, the cathedral has been rebuilt. But it has always remained a spiritual haven for parishioners. Ordinary townspeople came to it, royal persons attended the service:

Peter the Great (1722)
Prince Nikolai Alexandrovich, brother of the crowned Alexander III the Peacemaker (1863)
Maria Alexandrovna, granddaughter of Nicholas I (1913)

During the Soviet era, the cathedral was closed for services for a short time – from 1936 to 1942. At this time, it was transferred to the Regional Museum as a repository. This saved the cathedral from the sad fate of other temples.

Miscellaneous about Saratov

Well, about different things: about what was not included in other sections.

How much will the trip to Saratov cost me?

To live one day in Saratov, you need at least 1,200 rubles per person: this includes a room in a modest hotel, 4 rides by public transport and two lunches in inexpensive cafes.

But in general, if you come from Moscow, then you can just boo – the regional prices surprise Muscovites so much that they take, try and buy everything in a row – and still do not spend more than two or three thousand rubles on entertainment and food.

When are the best weather conditions in Saratov?

The most favorable period for pleasant walks and exploring the city sights is in May-July. In May, for example, an impressive blooming of trees, and in summer the blooming greenery on the Embankment and the beautiful Volga are simply breathtaking, especially beautiful and attractive in summer are city squares.

In summer, you can go on exciting cruises and admire local sights from the deck of a pleasure boat. And, of course, rest at the camp sites! You can relax near the water in “Ivolga”, “Volzhsky Daly”, “Assembly” and “Cambodia”.

What shouldn't you do?

We do not recommend that you swear at Saratov people, and in general it is better not to react to them or distract them: sometimes the locals are not very friendly. Naturally, we do not recommend that you “shine” with big cash. Also, if you see someone very unusual on the street or in transport, you should not look at the person at close range, and even more so point your finger. It is best not to photograph children (without the consent of their parents) and police officers.

Interesting words in Saratov that do not know in Moscow

Teatralka – this is the short name of the central square of the city, Teatralnaya;
Komsa – and this is the name of the area, which is better not to go for tourists – Komsomolsky;
Majorca – but here you have to go! Volzhsky Prospect, where the “elite” of the city used to gather, leads from Prospect Kirov to the Volga;
Eraser – this is how a stationery eraser is called in Saratov;
Bobok – a kernel from a cherry or apricot;
Shelupon – and this is a disapproval of the origin of man;
Flying is about a person who is somewhat inadequate;
Violet is when the husk does not care what is happening around;
Lasem-shake – this is a conversation between two Saratov residents ;
Conspiracy is to make mistakes.

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