Rostov Region, White Kalitva - a small pearl of a large country

What is Kalitva? Surprisingly, the toponyms, who seem to know the answers to all the questions, until the forties did not think about the meaning of this word. And only M. Makarov, commenting on the vocabulary of Mr. Linde, noted: the word probably consists of two "Russified" derivatives: a colo (about) and Lithuania. Indeed, in a city with this name, words that bear a clear Lithuanian origin are still caught. In the south of Russia there is even the city of Belaya Kalitva. The Rostov region, whose map reflects the diversity of the peoples living here, is proud of this small but glorious city.

A bit of history

More than a million people live in a territory called the Rostov Region. White Kalitva, which received the status of the city only in 1958, occupies far from the first place in terms of population. But here there are unique monuments, one of which is known throughout Russia. This is the only monument in the world to the heroes of the Word about the regiment of Igor. Established in 1970, it became one of the pearls of the urban settlement. The entire Rostov region is proud of this monument. White Kalitva is known for other literary compositions. For a long time Sholokhov Aksinya and grandfather Shchukar, three Bears from the Russian fairy tale, and other small sculptural forms "live" in the city. Sculptures - one of the main attractions of White Kalitva. Those that are smaller decorate lawns and flower beds. Those that are larger are installed in gardens and parks. Near them appoint appointments, make offers of a hand and heart. Sculptures are an important part of city life. However, not only literary monuments known Rostov region. White Kalitva is also the battle of the Russians with the Polovtsians in 1185, which Boyan sang. This - the history of the Cossacks, directly related to the formation of the city. This - a revolution and civil war (it was here that Voroshilov's headquarters). This is the Great Patriotic War. For half a year the city was occupied by the Nazis, but managed to fully recover and heal the wounds. However, the city of Belaya Kalitva of the Rostov region is famous not only for its history.

Kalitva today

The first thing that strikes visitors today is the forest of new buildings. The city is gradually moving deeper into the steppe, turning green spaces into cozy residential areas. Like the entire Rostov region, Belaya Kalitva participates in several housing programs. However, the growing modern areas are in good harmony with the "old city". Belokalitvtsy love their park very much, founded in the 19th century at the mouth of the river. Today it bears the name of V. Mayakovsky, and its architecture reflects the entire history of the city. The park has themed corners and attractions, a beach on the banks of the Donets and a modern embankment. With the same love, the residents refer to the Karaul mountain, which is the highest place in the city, Maidan, where the restored Vvedensky temple stands, a monument to the victims of repression torn to the steppe "Koni" (sculpture of SP Kal'chenko). Talk about the city can be a long time. It is one of the most beautiful places with which the Rostov region is so famous. White Kalitva ... It is worthwhile to come here, then again and again with pleasure to return to the hospitable city.