Orenburg is a city of contrasts. And sometimes quite unexpected. The Museum of the History of the City is located in a castle built in a pseudo-Gothic style, and the famous suspension bridge across the Urals is adjacent to the funicular. Wooden houses of the Cossack Vorstadt and ultra-modern buildings. The main building of the university, piercing the sky with a spire a la the building of Moscow State University, and a round squat water tower. But this city is famous not only for architectural monuments. And by visiting it, you will be convinced of this.
The main artery of the city is Sovetskaya Street. It is here that the main administrative buildings of Orenburg and the Orenburg region are located. It would seem that there can be interesting here for a tourist? But do not pass by: the residence of the head of the city is located in one of the most beautiful buildings erected at the beginning of the 20th century. Columns, powerful Atlanteans, "supporting" the roof, towers, pylons - all this splendor can be admired endlessly. Just a couple of blocks and you are in front of the regional administration building (House of Soviets). Despite the fact that it was erected on the site of an Orthodox cathedral that was blown up in the early 30s of the last century, it also has a well-known value as an architectural monument. The House of Soviets is best admired in the evening, when luxurious illumination turns it into a fabulous palace. And the fountain in the park near the administration, which works almost around the clock in the summer, only enhances this impression. From the House of Soviets to the Ural embankment, the main street of the city is a pedestrian zone with many historical monuments, museums, shops and small squares. And here, too, there were contrasts. For example, the monument to A. S. Pushkin and V. I. Dal is in the park named after Polina Osipenko, the famous pilot. And it is not included in the administration's plans to rename it. By the way, it was in Orenburg that Yu. A. Gagarin. Those who wish will be able to familiarize themselves with the permanent exhibition of his museum-apartment, located on Chicherin Street. Nearby there is also an open-air exhibition complex "Salute, Victory!" Residents of Orenburg are sensitive to the history of the city and the country. Moreover, regardless of the current political situation. The military memorial complex and the House of Memory on Pobedy Avenue, a memorial to those who fell in the struggle for Soviet power on Parkovsky Avenue, a monument to the Cossacks on Chkalov Street - these are just a small part of the sculptural and architectural structures erected in different years. But there is no deliberation or irrelevance in these monuments. The appearance of the city only benefits from such natural contrasts. Guests of the city should definitely visit one of the oldest theaters in the country - the Orenburg Drama Theater, the performances of which are always interesting and unexpected. And at the same time admire the interiors and the facade of the restored building, truly worthy of the title of a temple of art. In addition to the dramatic, the city has been successfully operating a musical comedy theater for many years, as well as two puppet theaters - the Orenburg state and the Orenburg municipal ("Pierrot"), famous for its non-trivial performances for both children and adults. You can relax with children in the amusement park " Poplars”or take a walk along the Zauralnaya Grove, moving to the other side of the river along a surprisingly beautiful suspension bridge or a cable car. Or take a boat at the station and take a ride on the unhurried Ural waters. Orenburg is a multinational city. That is why back in 2009 in the regional center was opened the complex "National Village", consisting of more than a dozen farmsteads. Each has a permanent exhibition telling about the history and life of a particular people. There is also a restaurant where you can taste dishes of national cuisines: Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Mordovian, German, etc. The prices are quite affordable, and the menu is extensive. Opposite this complex is the Orenburzhye sports complex, where sports events and concerts of Russian and foreign pop stars are held both in winter and in summer. Its original rival - the Ice Palace in Rostoshi - is also worth a visit for those who love spectacular sports or are crazy about enchanting shows.
