For many residents of big cities, the only place where you can see exotic and unusual plants is the botanical garden. Samara, a large and industrial city, is no exception. However, the locals were extremely lucky with the location of this island of nature and beauty. The Samara Botanical Garden is located in the very center of the city and many perceive it as a park for walking. However, his original mission was different. The Botanical Garden (Samara) was created in order to study floristry and conduct scientific research, as well as to preserve unusual and rare plant species.
History of Creation
The official date of foundation of the botanical garden in Samara is August 1, 1932. But according to the history of this area, the prerequisites for its origin appeared here much earlier. At the time of the foundation and development of settlements, land and gardens of local merchants were located on this territory. On one of the plots, rare varieties of pear and apple trees grew abundantly and massively. Subsequently, at this place, activistswork began on the foundation and development of the botanical garden.
The Botanical Garden (Samara) was founded to study the unique nature of the Trans-Volga region. The preservation and enhancement of the natural resources of local nature and vegetation formed the basis of the idea of creating this institution, which was opened as part of the Research Institute for the Protection and Conservation of Nature.
The Botanical Garden (Samara), which also has an extensive gallery, has in its care more than 35 hectares of territory on which more than 2,000 different plants grow.
During the Great Patriotic War on the territory of the botanical garden gardens were planted and tree crops were cut down. This time caused great damage and called into question the continued existence of the botanical garden. But in the future, the main territories were restored and put in order.
Currently, the botanical garden (Samara) is the only one in the entire territory of the Middle Volga region. The main scientific research and work on the study of rare plants of the region and the breeding of new varieties are carried out here. The government issued a decree on awarding this place the title of a state monument of nature.
The Botanical Garden (Samara) is currently the main scientific and research base for Samara State University. On its territory, events and lectures of various universities of the world are held, which cooperate with the Botanical Garden on various issues.
Residents and guests of the city should definitely visit the Botanical Garden (Samara). Its operating hours depend on the day of the week. From Monday to Thursday, the entrance is open to visitors from 8 am to 5 pm. On Friday, the entrance to the territory is open until 12 noon. The Botanical Garden is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
How much does it cost to visit the Botanical Garden in Samara? Ticket prices for schoolchildren, students and pensioners start from 20 rubles. For everyone else, the entrance ticket will cost 50 rubles.
