Traveling in unfamiliar places is always a pleasant experience. Especially if before the trip the traveler had the opportunity to take an interest in local attractions and the history of the region. Stanitsa Romanovskaya (Rostov region) is a very interesting place where history is closely intertwined with today.
A bit of history
The village of Romanovskaya (Rostov region) was founded in 1613. The village was named so in honor of M. F. Romanov, who ascended the throne at that time. This fact is even evidenced by an entry in the local newspaper dated October 1, 1912.
The village began its formation from the small Cossack town of Romanovsky. Initially, the town was founded on the right bank of the Don. But people were forced to move for two centuries from one bank to another and back, the reason for this was the constant change in the riverbed.
Since 1840, the inhabitants of the village finally settled on the left bank of the river. By the beginning of the 20th century, there were 676 households in the village, a church was opened, as well as a parish school and a parish school.
Church of St. Archangel Michael
StationRomanovskaya (Rostov region) is known for its church of St. Archangel Michael. Its history spans about four centuries. After the next resettlement of the village, associated with a change in the riverbed, in 1846 the Stuchilin brothers built a wooden church, an iconostasis was specially ordered and brought from St. Petersburg for it.
He had a strong meaning in the life of parishioners. It is only worth noting that on the territory of the Church of St. Archangel Michael, a parish school operated, and then a library was opened for the local population.
Local promenade
Among the numerous tourists who are interested in the Don Cossacks, the Romanovskaya village (Rostov region) is well known. Rest in these parts is considered original, with an emphasis on ancient Cossack traditions.
Recently, the construction of a new local embankment was completed in the village. It is here that small boats come and bring travelers with them. From the side of the water, approaching the pier, guests of Romanovskaya can see the Sphere of Love rotunda and a Cossack cannon.
Going ashore, tourists find themselves in an ethnic village - a farm of artisans. Here you can see how potters, blacksmiths and bakers worked several centuries ago. The overall picture is complemented by modern attractions, entertainment venues, cafes.
With the opening of the new embankment in Romanovskaya, the flow of tourists has become noticeably larger. But today the village of Romanovskaya (Rostov region) receives guests, not only arriving on motor ships, but also come heretourist buses. And the grateful villagers are happy to share their historical traditions of the Don Cossacks, which they carefully pass on from generation to generation.
