In ancient times, Perm supplied all of Russia with salt, for which the city was called "salty ears" in everyday life. As a result, the residents immortalized the name in a bronze sculpture that was erected on one of the main streets of the project - Komsomolskaya. There is a legend according to which whoever holds onto this monument will be happy all his life.
It is best to explore Perm on foot, without using transport. This is the only way to feel the spirit of the city and understand the culture of local residents. It is easier to start from the Green Line, which has 37 stops with signs and an explanatory stand. Usually the excursion is designed for 1, 5 hours, during this time you can visit the Transfiguration Cathedral, the house of the steamer Meshkov, the mansion of the merchant Gribushin, which is the prototype of the house with the figures of one of Pasternak's novels. The division of the streets of Perm by color is interesting. For example, the Red Line is associated with love stories of famous people. Historical sights of Perm are set off by modern drawings and images on walls, buildings, sculptures located everywhere. Monuments of wooden architecture are in a wide variety, 45 km from Perm, art lovers should come here. In addition, Perm is the birthplace of dumplings; lovers of delicious food should definitely come here, since they prepare a dish in restaurants according to a unique recipe. An excellent alternative to hiking can be a cruise along the Kama River, which flows through Perm. Orthodox Christians can visit the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God, near which the boat stops.
