Before starting a story about the sights of Bobruisk and the Bobruisk region, it is worth paying attention to the city itself, its inhabitants and its history.
Statistics
Bobruisk is one of the largest regional cities in Belarus. This is the regional center of the Mogilev region, located on the territory of the Central Berezinsky Plain. The territory of the district is spread over a slightly hilly area, where there is a dense network of rivers and canals. Bobruisk is a historical and cultural center with an area of more than 90 square kilometers. According to various statistics, the population of the city ranges from 215 to 218 thousand inhabitants.
History of the city
During the existence of Kievan Rus, there was a settlement on the site of the city, then turned into a small village. There are historical records about this dating back to the beginning of the 6th century.
The first mention of the city of Bobruisk dates back to the distant 1387. Then this territory was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Citygot its name due to mass fishing - hunting for beavers. The population of the then Bobruisk survived by beaver hunting and fishing. Over time, Bobruisk became a parish. Later, a castle was built on the territory of the city, which burned down in 1649. The sights of Bobruisk of those years did not reach contemporaries.
The city passed to the Russian Empire in 1792, and in 1795 Bobruisk became a district town of the Minsk province.
During the entire period of the city's existence, its names and its appearance have changed. From Bobrovsk, Bobruesk, Bobrusek, the city gradually turned into Bobruisk.
Modern Bobruisk
The modern appearance of Bobruisk is a combination of monumentality and austerity of multi-storey buildings with the unique color of the buildings of the old city. A part of the rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage are cozy old mansions, houses and wooden houses. This is only a small part of the history of Bobruisk.
The cultural and historical heritage and sights of Bobruisk are protected by Belarus as state values. All of them are protected by law and are under the protection of the country. Any criminal act aimed at the destruction, destruction and desecration of the national heritage of the city is punishable by criminal or administrative liability in accordance with the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus.
The sights of Bobruisk are 179 monuments of architecture, 20 monuments of art, 1 archaeological, 63 historical monuments, 15 memorial plaques.
Bobruisk Fortress
Among all this, the main historical center of the city, the Bobruisk Fortress, occupies a special place. This is a unique building related to the defensive architecture of the XIX century. According to archival data, the construction of this fortress began in 1810. Bobruisk fortress in those days was the largest and most massive defensive point of the Russian Empire. Its construction was not delayed for many years, and by 1812 it fully corresponded to the project of Karl Opperman, the main architect of the structure.
This is the only fortress in Russia that survived and did not surrender after the advance of Napoleon's army. It is famous for the fact that the army of Bagration withstood the pressure of the French troops. It was there that the future Decembrist officers served. During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, fascist troops captured the city, fortifying themselves in the citadel. And the building itself was turned into a concentration camp. After the hostilities, the building was badly damaged, but preserved. Reconstruction work is now underway. In 2002, the Bobruisk fortress was officially assigned the title of a monument of history and culture of republican and world significance.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Saint Nicholas Cathedral is a monument of history. It was originally built in 1600. Later reconstructed and consecrated in 1894. This is the oldest Orthodox building in the city. The inhabitants of the city have always considered Nicholas the Wonderworker as their patron. Therefore, St. Nicholas Cathedral is not only includedin the sights of Bobruisk, but is also the center of the spiritual life of the city. After 2002, the building was reconstructed and shone in its original form.
Selishche and Museum of Local Lore
The main monument of archeology in the city is Selishche, discovered for the first time in 1978. It is located on the territory of the Bobruisk region on the left bank of the Bobruika river. Among the excavations were found objects of ancient use. The most valuable find is a copper coin of the Roman Empire from the time of Marcus Aurelius. All found treasures of historical significance are located in another attraction of Bobruisk - in the National Museum of Local Lore of the city. It is there that all the valuable exhibits found in the city and the region are collected. The entire exposition is a story about the history of the region's development, presented in the form of records, photos, drawings, household items, national and ethnographic costumes, and documents.
Memorial to Heroes
There is a memorial complex in the city, recreated at the site of the death of Major General Bakhrov B. S. in 1944. His division liberated the city of Bobruisk from the Nazi invaders. A monument-tank was erected at this place. This is a real T-34, with a 76 mm cannon. The stars on the barrel of the tank indicate the number of enemy units destroyed. There are 10 of them. Next to the memorial sign are the graves of soldiers who died for the freedom of Bobruisk. In 1958, obelisks were installed next to the tank. In 2005, the memorial complex and Victory Square, where it was installed, were reconstructed. Inhabitantscities and country honor and remember their heroes.
Historical and spiritual sights of Bobruisk
We have not described all the significant places. Part of the architectural structures of the city are the sights of Bobruisk. Of these, a number of houses are architectural objects of the 19th century, which once belonged to the merchant Katsnelson and her family.
There are many churches and cathedrals, synagogues and churches in the city. The inhabitants of the city have always been spiritual and religious people, especially in ancient times. The sights of such a plan include:
- Church of Elijah the Prophet.
- Holy Assumption Church of Luke.
- Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit.
- Church of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.
- St. George's Church.
- St. Nicholas Cathedral.
- Bobruisk Monastery of the Myrrh-Bearing Women.
- Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
- Bobruisk city synagogue.
It is the latter that is famous in Belarus for its ancient sacred Torah, which even Jerusalem recognized.
Once Bobruisk was a city where most of the population were Jews. Alas, mass migration began in 1988, and almost all of them went abroad, taking with them a piece of history.
Positive
There are other sights of Bobruisk, reviews of which are only positive emotions. These include three commemorative signs:
- Monument to the Beaver.
- Monument to the Beaver on the bench.
- Monument to Shura Balaganov.
The first twofunny and symbolic objects are dedicated to the same Beaver, which is located in the Local History Museum of the city.
These are favorite photo spots for tourists and locals.
And the monument to Shura Balaganov at the former water tower is dedicated to the famous book by Ilf and Petrov "The Golden Calf", where there is a mention of Bobruisk. This is one of the most positive monuments of the city.
Being in this city, even by accident, one cannot ignore the sights of Bobruisk, associated with various events and the history of the whole country. There are a lot of them, and stories about them will not convey that energy and perception of touching history, as a feeling of real vision. Guests of Bobruisk are always welcome. The city has something to see, what to visit, where to stay for a holiday.
