Victory Park (Samara) is today one of the green islands in the stone jungle of the modern metropolis. However, local residents appreciate it not only for the opportunity to relax in a quiet evening, but also as a monument to the soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of the Fatherland.
Victory Park (Samara): the beginning of history
This corner of Samara, located in the Sovetsky district, has long been a rather miserable sight. The two small lakes located here are overgrown with mud and have become more like huge muddy puddles than resting places for citizens.
The Chernivtsi gardens, famous in the recent past, located around the lakes, glorious for their apple trees, fell into disrepair, and the apple trees themselves went wild. In general, the appearance of this "corner of wild nature" was in sharp disharmony with the flourishing appearance of the young Sovetsky district.
It was then that the leadership of the city and the region decided to turn this site into a park of culture and recreation, timed to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Great Victory. True, meet the deadlines for1975 failed, but two years later, the grand opening of Victory Park in Samara took place.
From the discovery to the present day
Quickly becoming one of the symbols of the city, the new park of culture and recreation fell into disrepair by the mid-2000s. Of course, every year on the eve of the Victory Day, it was redecorated, but over time, this cozy green corner became more and more decrepit. Victory Park (Samara), whose photo was published in all local publications in the late 2000s, was a rather dull sight.
It was then that at the highest regional level it was decided to make a radical reconstruction of the entire park complex. All work was completed by the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory, when the Victory Park (Samara) was opened in a solemn atmosphere.
Victory Park in Samara: how to get there?
The place of culture and recreation, which received a new life in 2015, enjoys well-deserved respect from citizens, each of whom has visited this wonderful place at least once.
Answering the question of guests of the city: "Where is Victory Park in Samara?" - any local resident will explain in detail that this place of rest is located almost in the center of the Soviet district. The area of the park, located on Aerodromnaya Street, between the stops "Entuziastov Street" and "Victory Park", exceeds thirteen hectares. There is everything to spend your leisure time with benefit. You can get here by bus no.70, trams No. 3, 23 and 17, as well as taxis running on routes No. 70, 217, 266, 283 and some others.
Victory Park (Samara): a natural environment in the center of an industrial giant
The park of culture and recreation, laid out in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Victory of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers in the Great Patriotic War, is located in a very picturesque place, which attracts residents not only from neighboring quarters, but also from the most remote areas of the city.
First of all, it is worth noting that, despite the relative youth, the park managed to preserve the atmosphere of an ancient place, which we read with such envy in the works of Oscar Wilde and Leo Tolstoy. A huge role in creating this entourage is played by two ancient lakes, along the banks of which ducks like to settle.
A stunning impression is created by a magnificent linden alley that leads to the very center of the park. Upon re-opening on May 7, 2015, Victory Park (Samara) acquired another alley, which was planted together by the first persons of the city and the region, veterans of the war and the labor front, as well as radio and television stars and honorary residents.
Monuments and memorable places
Originality and uniqueness of the Victory Park is given by the monuments located here. Back in 1977, a memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War was erected here, a memorial obelisk dedicated to the front-line soldiers of Samara and the Samara region, the Eternal Flame was lit.
In the harsh 1990sthe leadership of the city and the region managed to find funds to build a wonderful building right in the center of the park - a majestic monument dedicated to people from the region who took part in the famous Victory Parade, which took place in Moscow in June 1945, a little more than a month after the signing of unconditional surrender. It, like all other military monuments, always has fresh flowers.
A special attitude is observed on the part of Samara residents to the Palace of Veterans, built in the shortest possible time in 2001. This is a three-story modern building where visitors can not only communicate with each other, but also use the services of the local library, radio center and cafe. There is also a small museum here, where visitors are told about the history of the local veteran movement.
Monuments in Victory Park in Samara include, in addition to the above monuments, a monument to the famous General Dmitry Karbyshev, who during the war years, in the face of monstrous torture, was faithful to this oath and did not betray his comrades.
There is a place in the park where tears come naturally. This is a memorial dedicated to minors who found their death behind the barbed wire of Nazi concentration camps, opened eight years ago. Near this soul-touching place is a chapel in honor of Saints Boris and Gleb.
Military equipment is an interesting pastime for adults and children
Military equipment in Victory Park (Samara) has been its indispensable for many yearsan attribute and a kind of bait for young and adult visitors. All visitors experience a special delight in front of the T-34 tank, which you can not only admire, but also climb on. Also in the park there is a powerful howitzer, preserved from the war.
Also, impromptu exhibitions of small arms and automatic weapons are regularly held in this place of rest (especially before the next anniversary of May 9th). Not only children, but also adults are happy to pick up a Kalashnikov assault rifle or a KPVT machine gun.
Entertainment World
Victory Park (Samara) is first of all, of course, a place of rest and memory for the dead soldiers. However, there are also a variety of sites where you can have fun. Firstly, these are all kinds of attractions, among which the Ferris wheel, Russian swings, the famous "Moon" are especially popular.
Secondly, many guests of the park love to ride boats and catamarans, which can be rented right on the lake. In addition, there is a good playground, a pond with a fountain and several summer cafes.
Thirdly, various entertainment events are regularly held in the park, dedicated not only to public holidays, but also to local celebrations. The locals are especially fond of fun related to seeing off winter, rituals, the origins of which are rooted in ancient traditions, the celebration of Family Day, Ivan Kupala, Mother's Day.
