Often, while waiting for out-of-town guests, we ask ourselves: what places should we show them? After all, everyone wants the visitors to have the best impressions of their hometown. One of these places, which is the best suited for walking with guests, is the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don. The photos in the article represent the beauty of this unique natural site.
Location
The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don is located in the Western microdistrict, north-west of the city railway station and park named after. Gorky (address: Lesoparkovaya st., 30a). According to numerous reviews, the Botanical Garden of SFU (Rostov-on-Don) is one of the most picturesque and interesting sights of the city. The abbreviation denotes the name of the Southern Federal University of Rostov-on-Don, which has an impressive history.
History
The garden was founded in 1927. Initiatorstwo scientists of the university - V. N. Vershkovsky and V. F. Khmelevsky, spoke, but the idea of creating it was born much earlier, back in 1915. The organization of its implementation became possible only after the establishment of Soviet power. In 1927, a site near the Temernik River was allocated for the garden. In 1933 its area was increased from 74 to 259 hectares. Since 1928, the garden has been a kind of educational and research laboratory of the Southern Federal University (formerly the North Caucasian State University).
During its existence, the garden has established itself as a major educational, cultural and information center. Every year the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don develops and grows. Today there are about 6,500 varieties of shrubs, trees and herbaceous plants. It is known that the employees of the garden do not plan to stop there.
Scientific activity
The mission of the SFedU Botanical Garden is to study, preserve, mobilize and rationally use the diversity of plants representing the steppe zone. In addition, the garden preserves the world flora in expositions and collections, enriches the flora cultivated in the region. The employees of the garden have developed scientific principles and bases for the formation of an assortment of tree varieties used for landscaping the southern settlements of the country. The taxonomic composition of the new assortment exceeded the previously existing one by several times. In addition, its life forms and ecotypes are more diverse.
Achievements
In 2017, the Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don will celebrate its 90th anniversarygrounds. In the scientific world, it is recognized as the largest educational, resource, informational and cultural object. The value of his contribution to the development of the educational and cultural environment for the benefit of present and future generations is invaluable. The Botanical Garden in Rostov-on-Don is a unique "museum" of nature, located within the boundaries of the southern capital of Russia. It has an interesting collection of growing trees (there are more than 5,000 species), shrubs and herbaceous plants. The collection of representatives of tropical and subtropical flora of Africa, Australia, South and North America, Southeast Asia collected in the greenhouse reaches 1600 forms and species.
Recognition
The scientific and educational activities of the garden are recognized in our country and abroad. Thus, walnut forms acclimatized here received bronze medals at VDNKh. The results of the work of Rostov flower growers were repeatedly marked with certificates, diplomas and medals of prestigious domestic and international exhibitions. For a series of publications related to the cultivation of garden roses, the head of the floriculture department A. K. Kovalenko in Dortmund was awarded a commemorative silver rose. In honor of the 80th anniversary, in 2007, the SFedU Botanical Garden was included in the international directory “Botanical Gardens. Living History as the only representative from Russia.
Description
Botanical Garden (Rostov) - the photo below shows one of its most picturesque corners - located on an area of 160.5 hectares, characterized by a variety of topography, soils, vegetation.
The Temernik River flows through its territory, there is a small stream, as well as a "mini-pool" created to collect water. On the territory of the garden there is a recognized Orthodox shrine - a rare underground mineral spring with a large supply of medicinal table drinking water. The spring is named after St. Seraphim of Sarov.
The garden contains a huge number and variety of plants representing the southern steppe flora. In the greenhouse with tropical plants and the nursery, those who wish can freely purchase cultivated specimens. The territory is divided by many zones: forest, park, steppe, etc. A museum is open for guests to visit. The visitor center offers to buy souvenirs. The location of the garden in the city limits makes it accessible to everyone. Therefore, at any time of the year, the garden welcomes guests.
The garden invites for a walk
As in other cities, the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don (2016 was no exception) is a favorite vacation spot for residents in any season. Bicycle rides are made along its alleys in summer, and lovers of sleigh rides come here in winter. Here you can also admire rare plants and appreciate the magnificent collection of roses. Seasonally, a bazaar opens here, where seedlings and seeds are sold. The garden will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2017.
Today the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don presents plants from all over the world. For example,here you can admire representatives of the flora of Australia, Africa, America, the Eurasian continent. The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don, according to the reviews of its visitors, strikes many with its beauty. On the territory of the impressive size of the metropolis, which is Rostov-on-Don, the garden is a green oasis, thanks to which Rostovites still manage to breathe more or less fresh air. The Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don invites you not only for pleasant, but also informative walks. This place is perfect for a relaxing family holiday or a romantic date.
Everyone who visits this local attraction gets the opportunity to have a great time and get a lot of pleasant experiences. Numerous reviews of visitors testify to the extraordinary popularity of the garden. Guests note the beneficial effects of visiting the sights: those who have visited the garden neutralize the effects of stress and improve their mood.
Officially, walks in the garden are only allowed on specially created roads and trails. But often Rostovites spend here tourist h alts and picnics. According to reviews, this gives vacationers an unforgettable pleasure. Garden staff kindly ask all visitors to remember that it is strictly forbidden to make fires on the territory.
Services Provided
The main tourist activity of the garden is to conduct excursions that allow visitors to get acquainted not only with exotic tropical andsubtropical plants, but also with a collection of rare insects. Entrance to the Botanical Garden of Rostov-on-Don is free. You can freely walk along it, take pictures, but to visit the greenhouse you need to sign up for an excursion. Visitors are offered several excursion programs, the list of which includes: “Familiarization tour of the Botanical Garden”, “Ecological trail”, “Excursion on open and closed ground”, “Tour of departments”. It is possible to provide advanced programs for specialists and amateurs.
Conditions
To visit excursions, you need to book in advance by phone. 8 (951) 822-71-51. Tours available:
- on weekdays - from 9 am to 2 pm;
- on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.
The duration of each tour is 1-1.5 hours.
Price of excursions
- For groups of up to 6 people - 500 rubles.
- For groups of more than 6 people - 100 rubles. (per person).
- For adults - 100 rubles.
- For children – 50 rubles
How to get there?
- Route taxi No. 12, 25, 23, 20, 50, 93 (stop "Botanical Garden").
- By bus number 64, 37 (stop "Botanical Garden").
- By bus number 15 (stop Lesoparkovaya).
Conclusion
The main advantage of the Botanical Garden, visitors call this impressive area of real wildlife, located within the metropolis, you can freely come in order to be among the beauty and enjoysilence. In addition, various plants can be purchased here. Visitors also note some disadvantages: it is difficult to park near the garden, the main alley is broken and requires new asph alt pavement, more benches for visitors need to be installed in the forest part.
Garden staff reminds that careful attitude to the natural world presented in the garden will allow preserving this priceless landmark for posterity.
