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Monuments of the Battle of Stalingrad make up the bulk of most excursion programs. A landmark of world importance is Mamayev Kurgan - an incredibly beautiful and large-scale memorial, which was opened in 1968. It is decorated with a lot of interesting structures and sculptural compositions, the most famous of which is the monument "Motherland Calls! ". The height of the sculpture is more than 85 meters; it is one of the most large-scale monuments of the world. Considering the fact that the sculpture is located on the main altitude of Russia, it is even more impressive to iron out. On Mamayev Kurgan there is a hall of Military glory, one of the most impressive monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Panorama Museum the Battle of Stalingrad also deserves priority attention. It is noteworthy that its opening was held in 1937, and it was originally called the Tsaritsyn Museum of Defense. After the war, the surviving exhibits of the museum were combined with new collections, and it was decided to rename the beautiful museum. A couple of steps from the museum, is the dilapidated building of the Gergardt mill - another important monument of the war era. Guests of the city should definitely take a stroll along the Alley of Heroes, which originates from the central embankment and has a logical conclusion - decorated sculptural composition Eternal Flame. In addition to historical sites, one way or another related to the military past of the city, Volgograd is rich in … Read further

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Advices for travellers

6. In addition to the delicious honey in Volgograd, you can get great knitted things from natural goat and sheep wool. Buy them best in the market; to find traders with these common products will not be difficult. They offer sweaters, scarves, socks and mittens for both children and adults. 7. Fans of cycling should note that there are no special bike paths (and sometimes pavements) in the city, so you can … Open

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Far from the city, there is the famous Old Sarepta Museum Reserve. It is located in the southern part of the city. It occupies almost 5 hectares. The main exhibits of the museum are old buildings constructed here at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. These constructions are aged over 200 years. It is a miracle that it managed to survive in the period of the Great Patriotic War. Today, these historical buildings … Open

Traditions and mentality of Volgograd

The modern city with centuries-old traditions will certainly surprise visitors with its unique charm. Colorful "honey" fairs and mountains of striped watermelons on the background of buildings of Stalin's building, performances of folklore groups during national holidays and ultramodern youth festivals are the main distinctive features of the cultural life of the city. Fans of event tourism should visit Volgograd … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Nearby is located the charming restaurant "Czech Courtyard". Despite the sonorous name, it specializes in cooking Russian cuisine, and in addition to them, visitors are offered to order excellent Czech beer. The cozy and affordable restaurant is one of the most visited gastronomic institutions of the city. Among the restaurants of Japanese cuisine common in Volgograd, "Yakitoria" remains one of the confident … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Among the most cheerful and lively places in the city is the Volgograd State Circus. Interesting performances are held here regularly, and next to the circus is a very cozy park, where there is a Ferris wheel and a lot of interesting rides. The city is famous for its extensive parks, the most important of which is the Central Park of Culture and Rest. It stretches for several kilometers along the Volga. During … Open

Cultural excursion through Volgograd - things to see

On Mamayev Kurgan there is a hall of Military glory, one of the most impressive monuments dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. Panorama Museum the Battle of Stalingrad also deserves priority attention. It is noteworthy that its opening was held in 1937, and it was originally called the Tsaritsyn Museum of Defense. After the war, the surviving exhibits of the museum were combined with new collections, and it was … Open

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