There is a relatively young city of Angarsk in Eastern Siberia, popularly referred to as "the city born of victory". In 1945, the development of the territory between the Angara and Kitoya rivers began, and 6 years later the small village received the status of a city. Tourists will not be offered a tour of old mansions and historical sights here, but the modern significant places of Angarsk have no less cultural value and non-standard execution.
Park of Petrochemists
There is a well-groomed beautiful park of Neftekhimiks in Angarsk. It is notable for the fact that its lattice is an exact copy of the fence of the famous St. Petersburg Summer Garden, the presence of an interesting alley of love filled with red benches, and a playground for children.
Being in this city, one cannot help but visit this wonderful place and feel the romantic atmosphere. Here you can also see the most beautiful sculpture - "The Book of Desires". An amazing fountain, decorated with majestic lions, will complement the experience of visiting thisattractions of Angarsk.
Ermak Arena
The Yermak Ice Sports Complex was opened in the city on December 26, 2010. At the moment, this landmark of Angarsk is the largest indoor sports arena in all of Eastern Siberia. About 7,000 fans can enjoy watching a hockey match at the same time. There is also a small arena that can accommodate 1000 people.
Victory Museum in Angarsk
The Museum of Victory occupies a place of honor among the museums of the city. It began with a small exhibition dedicated to the young guards in a small hall of military glory, but the collection was gradually replenished and already occupies 2 floors. Every year, the Victory Museum in Angarsk is visited by about 40,000 people. Everything that was found in the city after the war and is related to it is collected here. Every resident of the city at least once came here to feel this terrible atmosphere of the war and honor the memory of the fallen heroes.
Watch Museum
There is a unique museum in Angarsk where you can feel the passage of time. It owes its appearance to the lifelong passion of the collector Pavel Kurdyukov. Ten exhibition halls occupy two floors of the permanent exhibition. Here you can see examples from primitive sundials to ultra-modern electronic designs and massive tower chimes: unpretentious and luxurious, floor and wall, wrist and pocket, musical and cuckoo, wooden and gold, military and space.
There are rare rare chronometers of different eras from England, France, Japan and Russia in the collection. AND,what is most interesting, everything is in working order. During the tour, they will accompany you with multi-tone ticking and melodic chimes.
This museum is a real landmark of Angarsk. You can spend half a day watching time-measuring mechanisms and never regret the time spent.
Monument to the Decembrists
In 1965, a monument to the revolutionaries was unveiled on the Moscow highway. The initiative came from the local branch of the Komsomol. Until recently, sculpture was the only architectural structure on its territory. Now there is a square around it, where you can safely walk and breathe fresh air.
Unusual Monuments
There are many interesting monuments and sculptural ensembles in Angarsk. And each can rightly be called a brilliant masterpiece. Both adults and children adore and consider the monument to the wolf from the cartoon "There once was a dog", which is known to everyone for its catchphrase "I'll sing right now", as a symbol of well-being.
The steel figure (weighing 2 tons) is a gift to the city from local entrepreneurs. And the version of the monument according to the proposed sketches was chosen by the children of Angarsk. The wolf looks full and very satisfied, and local belief says: it is worth stroking a plump belly, and he will share a piece of happiness. The monument also has a secret: just press the button on the pedestal and the famous saying of the wolf will sound.
Monument "Flower"
December 30, 1972 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary ofthe creation of the USSR, this monument was erected. The architects chosen for it were V. Sokolov and V. Afanasiev. A twelve-meter blossoming flower with a bud made from the flags of the republics of the Soviet Union. At the base is a line from the anthem: “The Union of the Indestructible Republics of the Free.”
Mineralogical Museum
This landmark of Angarsk includes more than 1500 different stones. Some exhibits are over 50 million years old. Here is the we alth of the Irkutsk region - colored precious minerals: lapis lazuli, jade, charoite. There is a map showing mineral deposits, as well as a “Rock Garden”. You can see the structure of the planet Earth.
Baikal
Just a hundred kilometers from the city lies a miracle of nature - Lake Baikal. Its crystal surface and the surrounding natural landscape will lead to admiring amazement.
If you are not passing through Angarsk, by all means set aside a day to visit, probably, the most important attraction in all of Russia. This is the largest storage of fresh water in the world. The lake is shaped like a crescent moon, about 700 kilometers long. It is surrounded by hills and a hilly ridge. The diversity of flora and fauna attracts tourists from all over the world.
