The capital of Udmurtia, along with other cities of multinational Russia, is a beautiful and interesting city. It is one of the 20 largest regional centers of the country. Izhevsk, as well as Tula (the city where the only Russian museum-zoo of reptiles and amphibians is located) is called the "weapon capital of Russia", since there is a large arms factory here.
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The first settlements between the rivers Kama and Vyatka arose during the IV-V centuries - these were two fortified fortifications, which later turned out to be part of the Kazan Khanate. Then, in 1582, Ivan the Terrible granted these lands to the Tartar Murza Yaushev, thanks to which the Tatars owned them until the reign of Peter I. In Soviet times, the city was called Ustinov, until in 1987 he was given a historical name in honor of the Izh River, on which he located.
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Today Izhevsk has more than 250 years of history as a major city, regional and industrial center. During this time, many historical and cultural monuments appeared here, which you will learn from this article. Very convenient for the guests of the city and its residents is the recent innovation - informational plaques with QR-code placed on them, using which you can learn about this sights.
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The main sights of the city of Izhevsk
Since Izhevsk is the capital of Udmurtia, it was here that the "Friendship of Peoples" monument was erected. It represents two giant steel pylons with a height of 46 m, which symbolize the unity of Russia and Udmurtia. The stela was opened in honor of the 400th anniversary of the entry of this republic into the Russian state. Therefore, the monument is often called "Forever with Russia."
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In the most beautiful area of the city - October - is the famous Izhevsk "Arsenal" . It is a large museum, in which there are permanent exhibitions devoted to the history of Udmurtia, folk musical instruments, animals of this region, etc. Earlier on this territory there was a weapons warehouse - hence the characteristic name of the museum, which, by the way, bears the name of the local poet, playwright and public figure Kuzekbai Gerd.
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On the Red Square of the city of Izhevsk is the majestic St. Michael's Cathedral . This temple exists since 1765, however the original building was destroyed by a fire, and the modern one was rebuilt only in 2007. The cathedral is simply stunning in its beauty. Since it is at the highest point of the city, it can be seen from everywhere, and at night it is decorated with an unusual highlight.
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Other interesting places in Izhevsk
Being in Udmurtia, be sure to visit the museum-reserve "Ludorvai" - one of the most beautiful and unusual places in Izhevsk. The museum is located in a suburb in a territory of 40 hectares. This historical and ethnographic complex will acquaint you with the life of the Udmurt people, national cuisine and traditions.
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No less interesting will be a trip to the zoo , which can also be attributed to the sights of Izhevsk. Animals there are not just kept in cages and enclosures, but are in almost natural conditions of their habitat. Such a zoo is a unique project that you will not find anywhere else in the Urals .
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Unusual monuments Pelmenyu and Crocodile - the pride of the inhabitants of Izhevsk. The first is located near the cafe "Pozym" and is a giant dumpling, strung on a fork. Its appearance here is not accidental, because dumplings are a native Udmurt dish, invented in this area. The name of the dish in translation from Udmurt means nothing else than the "bread ear".
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But the postmodern monument to the crocodile has a dual interpretation. Crocodiles used to be called weapons masters because of their shaped caftans of green color. The second option comes from the legend associated with the dwelling of crocodiles in urban rivers of Izhevsk.
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