History of Volgograd and its attractions

The Volga River by the end of the 16th century became one of the main transport routes for Russia. And the steppe borders were increasingly attacked by foreign conquerors. In this regard, there was an urgent need to protect these objects. That is why in 1589 by the decree of Ivan the Terrible on the bank of the Tsaritsa River the city of Tsaritsyn was founded, which today is called Volgograd.

Tsaritsyn

Thus began the history of the city of Volgograd. It can not be briefly stated, because during the existence of these places a large number of significant historical events occurred.

The wooden fortress of Tsaritsyna became part of the Moscow kingdom, defending the Russian state along the southern border. Many attacks had to reflect his defenders. Basically, Turkey tried to punch it, sending soldiers of the Crimean Horde to the borders of Russia.

The history of the city of Volgograd contains many events related to raids, riots and destruction. In particular, in 1667 Stepan Razin, at the head of his detachment, holding the way to the Caspian, passed through Tsaritsyn. Already in the XVIII century (1707) there was a bloody uprising of peasants under the leadership of the Cossack Bulavin. And after 10 years the Crimean Tatars and other steppe peoples, one by one, organized raids on the city. As a result, Tsaritsyn was badly damaged.

The recovery took three years. Now, to protect the fortress was built a 60-kilometer reinforcement line, which included a deep moat and the Watchtower. Its height was more than 12 meters. These structures have become a reliable protection for several centuries. Even now, leaving the city, you can contemplate the remains of an ancient fortress.

The history of the city of Volgograd, built at the intersection of several important trade routes, is associated with the name of Alexander II. He issued a decree according to which the best specialists of the Russian state were to begin designing the Volga-Don railway. Construction was completed in the XIX century. Then a large number of new factories and plants appeared in the city, churches were built. That is, there was a significant infrastructure development.

The cultural heritage of those times has survived to this day. Walking through the streets of the city, you can admire the stately merchants' houses, temples and monuments.

Stalingrad

As already mentioned, Tsaritsyn is a modern Volgograd. The history of the name of the city, however, does not end there.

1917 and the revolution that happened at that time, Volgograd now met as a city of the working proletariat. But during it was destroyed by the White Guards, turning into ruins. After the victory of the Bolsheviks, the city was quickly restored by common efforts.

The history of the city of Volgograd made a new turn when in 1925 Tsaritsyn became Stalingrad. A few years later, they built the first Soviet tractor factory, as well as a shipyard. During the Great Patriotic War, the defense of Stalingrad lasted 200 days. Soviet soldiers did not spare their lives, defending the Motherland. In 1943, the fascist troops were defeated, but the city was completely destroyed, turning into a pile of ruins.

These places forever store the memory of the dead soldiers, making them think about their immortal exploits.

At the end of the war, Stalingrad was restored for a very long time, and only in the fifties it began to have a pristine appearance. Now it resembled a pre-war southern city, flooded with bright sunlight. The history of the city of Volgograd forever absorbed the bitterness of losses of thousands of families who lost their fathers, husbands and sons in the defense of Stalingrad.

Over the past five-year period a large number of new houses, schools, and institutions were built; Most factories and factories have been restored.

Volgograd

The modern history of the city of Volgograd began on November 10, 1961, when it acquired its present name.

Now this city is a millionaire, in which a huge number of attractions and memorable places.

Since May 8, 1965, Volgograd is a hero city. Its history is full of many tragic events, in spite of which the people with dignity were chosen from difficult situations, each time rebuilding their native city from the ruins. To date, Volgograd is an important strategic, socio-economic and cultural center of southern Russia with a large number of attractions.

Area of the Fallen Fighters

It is no accident that Volgograd is a hero city. The history of the construction of the main attraction - the square of the fallen fighters is directly connected with the courage and heroism of its inhabitants.

In the heart of the square is the famous poplar, which is of great historical importance. This tree survived the Battle of Stalingrad, becoming a symbol of the steadfastness of the Soviet people. On the trunk of a poplar a lot of damage, received as a result of hostilities. Immediately there is the Eternal Flame and a monument to the hero of the USSR Ruben Ibarruri.

Avenue of Heroes

This truly memorable avenue is located in the center of Volgograd, not far from the area of the Fallen Fighters. Along it there were stelae with the names of the dead and missing in the battle for Stalingrad 127 heroes. All of them were awarded the title of Heroes of the Soviet Union. On nearby houses, you can see mock-ups of numerous awards (orders and medals), which were awarded this city-hero.

The creation of the alley dates back to 1954. It forever preserves the memory of the heroes who laid down their lives in a grueling fierce struggle for the city. The alley is decorated with monuments of architecture, built during the reign of Stalin.

Soldier's Field

This is another attraction, located in the Volgograd region, associated with the feat of Soviet soldiers. It was here that the most fierce battles of the Battle of Stalingrad took place, as a result of which several thousand young soldiers were killed. The area of the Soldier Field is more than 400 hectares.

When the war was over, the field was still mined. Only at the end of 1974 demining work was completed. The number of neutralized shells reached 6.5 thousand. And on September 20, 1975 there was opened a memorial complex Soldatskoe field, created by the project of sculptors A. Krivolapov and L. Levina. There is a mass grave in this complex , in which there is an urn with the ashes of dead soldiers, the remains of which were discovered in the process of demining. The central part of the memorial is occupied by a funnel filled with parts of shells, mines, and grenades found here. A little in the distance is placed a sculpture of a little girl holding a flower in her hands. And next to you can see the triangle of army letter, made of marble. On it are engraved words from the letter of Major Petrakov to his daughter. He was one of those who defended Volgograd. The history of the city for the children of the war has become truly its own history of life. In their minds, mothers' tears, the thunder of shells, the knock of the steps of the postman who brought the funeral settled forever.

The city of Volgograd, whose history and sights are part of the cultural and spiritual folk heritage, is now a symbol of the steadfastness, courage and boldness of the Russian people.