The city of Bogoroditsk is not just one of the regional centers of the Tula region, but also a historical center that has played a major role in the history of the entire region. Today, it differs from neighboring settlements only by the abundance of attractions. However, the history of this city is very complex and rich in a variety of events. What is the city of Bogoroditsk in the Tula region famous for?
Through the pages of history…
The official date of foundation of the settlement in this area is 1663. It was then that a sentry post was founded on the site of the modern city to protect Moscow from the south. Quite quickly, where Bogoroditsk, Tula Region, is today, a wooden fortress was built, and artisans, farmers and other people began to settle in its vicinity.
The status of the settlement has changed several times throughout its history. Bogoroditsk (Bogoroditskaya - until the 17th century) was both an urban settlement and a settlement, and then again a city from 1777. Significant in the fate of this settlement was the end of the eighteenth century, then onon the site of the destroyed fortress, a chic palace of the counts of Bobrinsky was erected.
During the Great Patriotic War, the city was captured by enemy troops. Bogoroditsk was under occupation for a whole month, during which time the Germans destroyed more than half of the houses, executed 32 people. December 15, 1941 the city was liberated. After the end of the war, Bogoroditsk became an industrial center, active coal mining was carried out in its vicinity, new plants and factories were opened.
Bogoroditsk today
Today, more than 31,000 people live in the city, it is correct to call local residents: Bogorodchane, Bogorodchanin and Bogorodchanka. Bogoroditsk, Tula region, has a bus station and a railway station, thanks to which it is not difficult to get from here to the regional center - Tula - and to many other settlements in Russia. You can leave the city by train or bus to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Donetsk, Lipetsk, Voronezh. The federal highway M4 ("Don") passes near Bogoroditsk. Until 2010, a large plant, BZTHI, operated in Bogoroditsk, but today it has been declared bankrupt. However, the industry of the region can be noted as quite developed due to the abundance of private industries.
Bogoroditsk (Tula region): photo and description of natural attractions
In the vicinity of the city there are many villages, villages and towns, some of which are half-abandoned and completely abandoned today. But this will not deprive the charm and beauty of the local nature. One of the specific features of this area is waste heaps. itartificially created "mountains" near coal mines from worked-out rock impurities. It is enough to leave the city and carefully look around, waste heaps can be seen on the horizon, effectively towering over the expanse of fields and meadows.
Another unique attraction of the area is the blue lakes. The Tula region, Bogoroditsk in particular, is a center of mining. In addition to coal, sand and limestone were mined in this area, the worked out quarries were eventually abandoned and filled with water. The resulting reservoirs delight the eye with rocky sheer shores and sandy beaches, and the water in them has an incredible azure color. That is why they are often called "blue lakes" by the people.
Palace of Counts Bobrinsky
The main attraction of the entire region is the palace and park ensemble of Count Bobrinsky. The date of the beginning of its construction is considered to be 1771. A small but very beautiful palace, the Kazan church and the bell tower have survived to this day. A chic park around the main buildings was laid out by A. T. Bolotov, a famous writer, philosopher, and also a talented agronomist.
An interesting fact is that the palace was almost completely destroyed during the Great Patriotic War. But, thanks to the efforts of ordinary residents of the city, it was quickly restored completely. And today the city of Bogoroditsk in the Tula region can once again boast of a unique historical site. The main building of the palace and park ensemble has now been turned into a museum, always ready to receive tourists,wedding ceremonies, theatrical performances and some other creative events are also held here.
Other sights of the city
In the park, broken around the famous palace in Bogoroditsk, there is a monument to its founder - A. T. Bolotov. The city also has its own small embankment, which offers a fantastic view of the palace and park complex. The city also has another interesting object of church architecture - the Holy Assumption Church. Another interesting local attraction is the U Glasha municipal home theater, which periodically invites viewers to performances at the palace.
In itself, Bogoroditsk in the Tula region is a very cozy, beautiful and green city. A trip here will certainly leave only positive emotions.
