The museum offers an inspiring journey through the history of spaceflight, highlighting the pioneering achievements of Soviet and Russian cosmonauts. You'll see real spacecraft, space suits, and learn about the incredible lives and work of these brave individuals.

Brilliant museum and exhibition. Unfortunately, air condition was turned off and there were leaking in the new part in the left part of the window (with great view of nearby river). PS: the lack of air condition ruined our experience and we expect that it could ruin display items too. Hope that this issue will be fixed.

Very cool museum, lots of information and unique exhibitions

Worth a visit , it's a pity that's almost all descriptions are only Cyrillic

Advice: if you go to planetarium, take last seats!!! In front you can break your neck ) In other cases this museum is perfect, extremely interesting! Best to be explored with a guide.

Must visit, its worth the trip!

looking forward to the opening of the museum

The museum offers an inspiring journey through the history of spaceflight, highlighting the pioneering achievements of Soviet and Russian cosmonauts. You'll see real spacecraft, space suits, and learn about the incredible lives and work of these brave individuals.

Brilliant museum and exhibition. Unfortunately, air condition was turned off and there were leaking in the new part in the left part of the window (with great view of nearby river). PS: the lack of air condition ruined our experience and we expect that it could ruin display items too. Hope that this issue will be fixed.

Very cool museum, lots of information and unique exhibitions

Worth a visit , it's a pity that's almost all descriptions are only Cyrillic

Advice: if you go to planetarium, take last seats!!! In front you can break your neck ) In other cases this museum is perfect, extremely interesting! Best to be explored with a guide.

Must visit, its worth the trip!

looking forward to the opening of the museum

(Translated by Google) The park is located on the high bank of the Oka River on the site of the Kaluga Kremlin and defensive fortress, which existed here since the 16th century. In the center of the park is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, on the sides are the buildings of government offices. Here you can see two monuments - Kuksha of Pechersk and Saint and Blessed Lawrence, two fountains and green figures of bears and moose. The southwestern part of the park overlooks the edge of the hill and the Oka River, from where the best views of the river open. (Original) Парк расположен на высоком берегу Оки месте Калужского кремля и оборонительной крепости, существовавшими здесь с XVI-го века. В центре парка – Свято-Троицкий собор, по сторонам – здания Присутственных мест. Здесь можно увидеть два памятника – Кукше Печерскому и Святому и Блаженному Лаврентию, два фонтана и зеленые фигуры медведей и лосей. Юго-западная часть парка выходит на край холма и Оку, откуда открываются лучшие виды на реку.

(Translated by Google) Opening hours are not 24 hours a day, but until 22:00! We arrived at night and it was closed. Change your working hours! We went there specially from Bryansk, but it was closed - it was ugly. (Original) Время работы не круглосуточно,а до 22:00! Приехали ночью,а он закрыт. Смените время работы! Ехали туда специально из Брянска,а он закрыт-некрасиво.

(Translated by Google) I like. Everything is fine. (Original) Мне нравится. Все хорошо.

(Translated by Google) A favorite place for locals and not only! (Original) Излюблинное место местных жителей и не только!

(Translated by Google) Nice place to relax There is somewhere to spend time (Original) Хорошее место для отдыха Есть где провести время

(Translated by Google) Very nice view (Original) Очень красивый вид

(Translated by Google) A good museum, wonderful and friendly guides and excellent exhibits with interesting history. (Original) Хороший музей, замечательные и приветливые экскурсоводы и отличные экспонаты с интересной историей.

(Translated by Google) A place of great positive energy and super interesting, great people work there! (Original) Место большой позитивной энергетики и мегаинтересное, люди классные там работают!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, educational and fun. Dine at ''Romashka''. (Original) Очень интересно, познавательно и весело. Обедать в '' Ромашку''.

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant impression of the excursion. (Original) Очень приятное впечатление об экскурсии.

(Translated by Google) Very informative and exciting. (Original) Очень познавательно и увлекательно.

(Translated by Google) The museum is not interesting. (Original) Музей не интересен.

Beautiful convent.

(Translated by Google) A very famous monastery. This red-brick lace of churches against the blue sky, green trees and bright flowers is something you simply must see. It's as if you find yourself in a completely different dimension, in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The large monastery grounds will allow you to find yourself in almost complete solitude. You can go to the springs, the descent to them is not easy, there are many steps, but there are places to rest. Calculate according to your physical capabilities. The monastery has already been completely restored, only in some places repair work is still ongoing. (Original) Очень известный монастырь. Это краснокирпичное кружево церквей на фоне голубого неба, зелени деревьев и ярких цветов вам просто обязательно нужно увидеть. Как будто вы попадаете совершенно в другое измерение, в атмосферу покоя и умиротворения. Большая монастырская территория позволит вам оказаться практически в полном уединении. Можно пройти к источникам, спуск к ним не простой, ступенек много, но предусмотрены места для отдыха. Рассчитывайте по вашим физическим возможностям. Монастырь уже полностью восстановлен, только в некоторых местах ремонтные работы еще продолжаются.

(Translated by Google) We were in Shamordino and got an excellent state of mind. Already at the entrance to the monastery a very picturesque view opens up - everything is green and there is a dome in the middle. Like in a fairy tale. There is a very calm and peaceful atmosphere inside. It feels like you are in another world and dimension. Very, very, very beautiful. (Original) Были в Шамордино и получили отличное состояние души. Уже на под'езде к монастырю открывается очень живописный вид - все в зелени а посредине купола. Как в сказке. Внутри очень спокойная умиротворяющая атмосфера. Чуство, что ты в другом мире и измерении. Очень, очень, очень красиво.

(Translated by Google) A monastery famous throughout Russia, almost a women's monastery. A sacred place for everyone. Well-groomed beautiful area, a sea of ​​flowers. Uncomfortable, unkind servants. You don't feel anything at all. Empty, like in huge tourist monasteries. Icons sewn with beads are magnificent! Need to see. The views from the observation deck are beautiful. Mothers look at everyone who enters with an unkind look. And the flowers, flower beds, paths are just super! Compared to the Klykov Monastery, and even more so the Assumption Gremyachevy Monastery, it loses in all respects, alas... (Original) Знаменитый на всю Россию монастырь, почти женская лавра. Святое для каждого место. Ухоженная прекрасная территория, море цветов. Неуютно, недобрые служители. Вообще не чувствуется ничего. Пустота, как в огромных туристических монастырях. Иконы, шитые бисером великолепны! Нужно видеть. Виды со смотровой площадки прекрасны. Матушки смотрят на всяк входящего недобрым взглядом. А цветочки, клумбочки, дорожечки просто супер! По сравнению с Клыковым монастырём, и уж тем белее Успенским Гремячевым монастырем проигрывает по всем параметрам, увы….

(Translated by Google) Amazing place! Airy, blooming, spiritually filled! Amazing temple! I saw many icons for the first time! After the font there is simply a magical feeling for both soul and body! Those who are looking for spirituality will fully feel the power of this place. Those who are looking for new experiences will not be disappointed either! Truly a women's monastery - chaste, quiet, closed, spiritual, but at the same time so beautiful (Original) Удивительное место! Воздушное, цветущее, духовно наполненное! Удивительный храм! Многие иконы увидела вообще впервые! После купели просто волшебные ощущения и души, и тела! Кто ищет духовности - в полной мере ощутит силу этого места. Кто ищет новых впечатлений - тоже не будет разочарован! Поистине женская обитель - целомудренная, тихая, закрытая, духовная, но вместе с тем настолько прекрасная

(Translated by Google) The famous convent, founded by the Monk Ambrose of Optina. Be sure to book a tour. You will learn a lot of interesting things in detail. Very beautiful architecture of buildings, beautiful icons embroidered with beads, there are three sources (Original) Знаменитый женский монастырь, основанный, преподобным Амвросием Оптинским. Обязательно закажите экскурсию. Узнаете много всего интересного в подробностях. Очень красивая архитектура зданий, красивейшие иконы вышитые бисером, есть три источника

(Translated by Google) It was my first time in this monastery, what a blessing! The icons in the temple are hand embroidered. I was surprised by the garden, very large, friendly nuns, peace, tranquility, silence, I was very pleased! There are night services at three in the morning, at six in the morning (Original) Первый раз была в этом монастыре, какая благодать! Иконы в храме вышитые в ручную. Удивил сад, очень большой, приветливые монахини, мир, спокойствие, тишина, я очень осталась довольной! Там есть ночные богослужении в три ночи, в шесть утра

I can't thank the locksmith team enough for their amazing service. I was locked out of my home late at night, and they arrived promptly. The locksmith was patient, understanding, and had me back inside without any issues.

I was locked out of my apartment late at night and called for their emergency locksmith service. They arrived within 20 minutes and had me back inside in no time. Quick, professional, and a lifesaver!

I couldn't believe how fast and efficient their locksmith service was. I lost my car keys, and they arrived at the location promptly. The locksmith was skilled and got me back on the road in no time. Such a lifesaver!

From start to finish, the locksmith service displayed professionalism and skill. They rekeyed all the locks in my apartment complex promptly, ensuring the security of all residents. Their attention to detail and commitment to top-notch service are commendable.

Top-notch locksmiths in town! I lost my car keys during a busy day, and they came to my location faster than I expected. The locksmith was friendly and skilled, making the stressful situation much easier to handle.

Efficient and professional locksmiths that truly know their stuff. I needed a smart lock installed, and they not only did it perfectly but also took the time to explain how it works. I feel more secure in my home now!

I was locked out of my apartment on a chilly evening, and the locksmith service came to my rescue within 20 minutes! The technician was not only quick but also very professional and friendly. I couldn't have asked for better service. Highly recommended!

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place, first of all, it is a large, well-kept old park. But, probably, the only original exhibit of the museum is the famous Turgenev oak. The estate itself was on fire and was being rebuilt. According to the guide, only the outbuilding remained. The estate is painted in bright colors. Turgenev rarely visited the estate; he preferred Paris. The museum itself has a good European-quality renovation; there are several original pieces of furniture from the Turgenev family. Is photography prohibited inside the museum?! although there is nothing special to shoot. Very beautiful Church of the Transfiguration. Be sure to visit it. (Original) Прекрасное место, прежде всего, это большой, ухоженный старый парк. Но, наверное, единственный оригинальный экспонат музея - это знаменитый тургеневский дуб. Сама усадьба, горела перестраивалась. Со слов экскурсовода - остался только флигель. Выкрашена усадьба в яркие цвета. Тургенев бывал в усадьбе редко, предпочитал Париж. В самом музее хороший евроремонт, есть несколько подлинные предметов мебели семьи Тургеневых. Фотографировать внутри музея запрещено?! хотя снимать особо и нечего. Очень красивая церковь Спаса Преображения. Обязательно ее посетите.

(Translated by Google) Spasskoye-Lutovinovo... How can you not write stories here!? Silence, tranquility, centuries-old trees, an oak tree planted by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev, Savina pond... If you are lucky enough to visit the estate, book a comprehensive excursion, it lasts a little more than two hours and costs a penny (380 or 500 rubles, depending on the exposition). It’s better in the summer, a walk through the park takes up the main part of the excursion and be sure to take a ride through the park with a cab driver, it costs only 150 rubles!!!. Unfortunately, the manor house is closed for two years for restoration, but this does not spoil the overall picture. Be sure to take a walk through the village, at the other end there is a little chapel, the history of which will be told to you by the guide in the estate itself, if you ask him about it. Well, and ... "bow to my young man, bow to my homeland..." three to five hours will be enough to visit the estate, there is no hotel in Spassky, there are no restaurants either, 10 km away is the ancient city of Mtsensk on the Zusha River, you can have a snack there before returning home and ... visits to Tolstoy in Yasnaya Polyana, which is on the way to Moscow. (Original) Спасское-Лутовиново... Как же здесь не писать рассказы!? Тишь, умиротворение, вековые деревья, дуб, посаженый Иваном Сергеевичем Тургеневым, пруд Савиной... Если Вам посчастливица побывать в усадьбе, закажите комплексную экскурсию, длится чуть больше двух часов, стоит копейки (380 или 500 рублей, в зависимости от экспозиции). Лучше летом, прогулка по парку занимает основную часть экскурсии и обязательно прокатилась с извозчиком по парку, это стоит всего 150 рублей!!!. К сожалению дом-усадьба закрыт на два года на реставрацию, но общую картину это не портит. Обязательно погуляйтесь через деревню, на другом её конце часовенька, историю которой вам расскажет гид в самой усадьбе, если попросите его об этом. Ну , и ..."дудку моему молодому , родине поклонитесь..." для посещения усадьбы хватит трёх-пяти часов, гостиницы в Спасском нет, ресторанов тоже, в 10 км старинный город Мценск на реке Зуша, там можно перекусить перед возвращением домой и ... заездов в к Толстому в Ясную Поляну, что по пути в Москву.

(Translated by Google) It is necessary to take a tour, because there is no other way to get to the house-museum. Some interesting details from the guide. It was a routine in the house that at a certain time everyone would go downstairs to the dining room to eat. It was believed that those staying in the house remained in the status of a guest for 3 days, and they were given concessions - they were fed when they were hungry. On the 4th day, those living were considered members of the household and could no longer claim lunch/dinner at an unspecified time. Many of Turgenev’s friends visited the house - Nekrasov, Fet, and Leo Tolstoy especially loved the estate. Turgenev himself also loved the family nest very much, and in his letters to Flaubert he often described the estate. In general, 5 of the writer’s 6 novels were written here. In the office there is a very beautiful Byzantine image of the Savior. Despite the fact that Turgenev was not a believer, he ordered that the image not be removed from the estate. Unfortunately, out of 20 thousand exhibits, only 5 thousand remain, the rest were lost. The original books are exhibited in the Turgenev house-museum in Orel. On the territory of the estate there is the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, consecrated in 1809, as well as a chapel where the ashes of the founder of the estate are buried. I.S. Turgenev came to Spasskoye-Lutovinovo for the last time in 1881. In the spring of 1882 he became very ill, and on September 3 he died of spinal cancer. In the park on the territory there is an oak tree that Turgenev planted with his own hands in his youth. It is now one of the tallest and widest-girth trees on the entire estate. The oak is about 200 years old. The park itself occupies 40 hectares, mixed, the alleys are linden, lined with the Roman numeral XIX. Previously, the park was home to about 42 species of birds. For entertainment (summer), you can ride boats, ride a carriage, or ride horses. Practical information. Getting there by public transport is very inconvenient; the bus from the Mtsensk bus station takes about half an hour and runs a couple of times a day. One at lunchtime, one at evening. The final stop is Spasskoye-Lutovinovo, you need to get off a little earlier, ask the locals, they will tell you which stop is closest to the ticket office. On the way back, it makes sense to walk past the exhibition center in the direction of the school to the memorial to those killed in the Great Patriotic War. The stop is located near the store, so you can grab a seat on the bus. (Original) Экскурсию брать обязательно, потому что в дом-музей по-другому не попасть. Несколько интересных подробностей от экскурсовода. В доме было заведено, что в определенное время все спускались вниз в столовую кушать. Считалось, что гостившие в доме пребывают в статусе гостя 3 дня, и им делали поблажки – кормили тогда, когда они были голодны. На 4 день живущие считались домочадцами и претендовать на обед/ужин в неустановленное время больше не могли. В доме гостили многие друзья Тургенева, – Некрасов, Фет, а особенно усадьбу любил Лев Толстой. Сам Тургенев тоже очень любил родовое гнездо, и в своих письмах Флоберу часто описывал усадьбу. Вообще, здесь написаны 5 из 6 романов писателя. В кабинете есть очень красивый византийский образ Спаса. Несмотря на то, что Тургенев не был верующим, он приказал не убирать образ из усадьбы. К сожалению, из 20 тысяч экспонатов осталось только 5 тысяч, остальные утеряны. Оригиналы книг выставлены в доме-музее Тургенева в Орле. На территории усадьбы есть Храм Спаса Преображения, освящен в 1809 году, а также часовня, где захоронен прах основателя усадьбы. И.С. Тургенев приезжал в Спасское-Лутовиново в последний раз в 1881 году. Весной 1882 года он сильно заболел, и 3 сентября умер от рака позвоночника. В парке на территории сохранился дуб, который Тургенев посадил в молодости своими руками. Сейчас это одно из самых высоких и самое широкое в обхвате дерево во всем поместье. Дубу около 200 лет. Сам парк занимает 40га, смешанный, аллеи – липовые, выложены римской цифрой XIX. Ранее в парке обитали около 42 видов птиц. Из развлечений (летних) можно покататься на лодках, в карете, на лошадях. Практическая информация. Общественным транспортом добираться очень неудобно, автобус от автостанции Мценска идет около получаса, ходит пару раз в день. Один – в обеденное время, один – в вечернее. Конечная остановка – Спасское-Лутовиново, нужно выйти немного раньше, спросите у местных, они подскажут, какая остановка ближе к кассам. Обратно имеет смысл пройти мимо выставочного центра в направлении школы к мемориалу погибшим в Великой Отечественной войне. Остановка расположена около магазина, так сможете занять место в автобусе.

(Translated by Google) A stunning, most beautiful place where you can relax from the bustle of the city among the giant trees) the museum complex is located not far from the city of Mtsensk (where trains go) There are cafes, toilets, and benches for relaxation on the territory. Green carpet of grass all around (in summer) horseback riding. Excursions are provided both group and individual, upon your request. Professional, competent and polite guides tell in great detail the history of the Turgenev family and the events of the writer’s life. Holidays and festivals are held here (for example, a festival dedicated to the writer’s birthday), where artists come and various outdoor souvenir fairs are held. You can come here with children and just spend the day here enjoying nature. (Original) Потрясающее, наикрасивейшее место, где можно отдохнуть от городской суеты среди деревьев - великанов) музейный комплекс расположен не далеко от города Мценск (куда ходят электрички) На территории есть кафе, туалеты, лавочки для отдыха. Зелёный ковёр травы кругом ( в летнее время) прогулки на лошадях. Экскурсии предоставляются как групповые, так и индивидуальные, на ваш запрос. Профессиональные, грамотные и вежливые экскурсовод, очень подробно рассказывают историю Тургеневского рода и событий жизни писателя. Здесь проходят праздники и фестивали (так например фестиваль посвящённый дню рождения писателя) на который приезжают артисты и устраиваются различные ярмарки сувениров на открытом воздухе. Сюда можно приехать с детьми, и просто провести здесь день, наслаждаясь природой.

(Translated by Google) We arrived at 11 o'clock on Sunday, as if a guide, master classes, and a walk in the park were waiting for us... we were happy... the day spent in Spassky-Lutovinovo turned out to be simply magical. The weather, the atmosphere, a wonderful guide, horses in the stables, chess on the street, we had lunch on our blanket in the depths of the park, very clean, well-groomed area.... extraordinary atmosphere.. everyone is very friendly and attentive (staff) Thank you for an amazing weekend... We have something to compare with.. we often visit museums and historical complexes. Here, a vacation with the whole family turns into quiet happiness and 6 hours fly by unnoticed... We will definitely come back! (Original) Приехали в 11 часов в воскресенье, как буд-то только нас и ждали и экскурсовод и мастер-классы, и прогулка по парку...мы были счастливы..день проведенный в Спасском -Лутовиновом оказался просто волшебным. Погода, атмосфера, замечательная экскурсовод, лошади на конюшне, шахматы на улице, пообедали на своем пледике в глубине парка, очень чисто, ухоженная территория....необыкновенная атмосфера.. все очень доброжелательные и внимательные(персонал) Спасибо за потрясающий выходной...Нам есть с чем сравнить..мы часто посещаем музеи и исторические комплексы. Здесь отдых всей семьёй превращается в тихое счастье и 6 часов пролетают незаметно... Мы вернёмся обязательно!

(Translated by Google) A very cozy corner. A beautiful park. You can walk in the shady crown of the alleys. Get into that era, the time of Turgenev. Ladies in crinalins, men in uniforms walk along the alley. An interesting museum. On weekends, various events and master classes for children are held. (Original) Очень уютный уголок. Красивый парк. Можно прогуляться, в тенистой кроне аллей. Попасть в ту эпоху, временн Тургенева. По аллее прогуливаются дамы в криналинах, мужчины в мундирах. Интересный музей. В выходные дни проводятся различные мероприятия и мастер-классы для детей.

(Translated by Google) Museum-reserve in Spasskoye. A great place for the whole family to relax. The nature of the park is fascinating with its beauty. You want to enjoy and relax your soul and body. The museum is in excellent condition, many interesting and rare exhibits. I recommend it for a great vacation. (Original) Музей заповедник в Спасском. Отличное место для отдыха всей семьи. Природа парка завораживает своей красотой. Хочется наслаждаться и отдыхать душой и телом. Музей находится в отличном состоянии много интересных и редких экспонатов. Рекомендую для отличного отдыха.

Very nice

Nothing too special. Maybe worth climbing up for the views.

Beautiful environment and good place to spend time in nature like forest and little bit greenery in summers

Beautiful memorial which is located in the city centre to get a full overview of the near surrounding.

An impressive monument to the brave men and women of Bryansk that fought to slow and disrupt the German advance in Russia during WWII

The best place to visit Bryansk! Must have:)

Very good

Beautiful place

Calm place

(Translated by Google) A feeling of calm and home is felt in this place. At the end of August, while it is still sunny and warm, you can walk to the river and see all the beauty of the monastery. Plunge into the font and feel the grace of the Kursk land. (Original) Ощущение спокойствия и родного дома чувствуется в этом месте. В конце августа, пока еще солнечно и тепло, можно пройтись до речки и увидеть всю красоту монастыря. Окунитесь в купели, и проникнитесь благодатью курской земли.

(Translated by Google) Hi all! It just so happened that living 130 km from the Root Desert, I was here only twice, in 2006 and 08/15/2021. It’s not easy to convey the beauty and atmosphere of this place in words! Compared to 2006, Korennaya has, of course, changed a lot. A lot of renovations were done to the buildings. Everything is painted and cleaned! Everywhere is clean! In the main church, the entire right wall is currently being painted, but services continue! We went by car. The parking lot is big! Comfortable! Lots of souvenirs, icons, books, etc. There are hotels. The territory of Korenaya is very large! There are two fonts. One is by the river, and the other is in the forest! Those who are brave can test themselves with ice water :). I swam and I will say that after about ten minutes you feel as if the sea is knee-deep! :) Advice! Swim, at least try to take a dip in the plunge pool near the river, they say the water is warmer there. But there are always long queues there! I swam in the forest, where the queue is shorter and the water comes straight from a source in the ground! She's icy! I was able to dive waist deep only on the 10th attempt... :) In general, friends, I won’t write much. All this needs to be seen and, most importantly, felt for yourself!!! Be sure to come!!! Even if not for prayer, but at least for rest and correct, good thoughts that will definitely appear when you set foot on the land of the Kursk Root Hermitage! Good luck everyone! p.s. on the territory of Korennaya, there is a place where they sell bread, delicious buns with a variety of fillings and of course fruit drinks and kvass are also very tasty!!! and whoever is interested in how things are going there during the Pandemic, I’ll say this, yes, there are signs everywhere about the availability of masks and gloves!!! But we walked without them, like almost all people! No one swore or demanded obligatory observance of the mask regime! If anyone has any questions, I will definitely answer them! (Original) Всем привет! Так уж сложилось, что проживая в 130 км от Коренной пустыни, я был тут только всего два раза, в 2006 году и 15.08.2021. Передать красоту и атмосферу этого места, словами, очень не просто! По сравнению с 2006 годом, Коренная конечно же очень преобразилась. Был сделан большой ремонт зданий. Всё покрашено и убрано! Везде чистота! В главном храме сейчас проходит роспись всей правой стены, но богослужения продолжаются! Мы ездили на машине. Парковка большая! Удобно! Много сувениров, икон, книг и т.д. Есть гостиницы. Территория Коренной очень большая! Есть две купели. Одна у реки, а другая в лесу! Кто смелый, тот может себя испытать ледяной водой:). Я купался и скажу так, что после этого минут десять чувствуешь себя так, будто бы тебе море по колено!:) Совет! Купайтесь, по крайней мере попытайтесь окунуться в купель, что возле реки, там говорят вода теплее. Но там всегда очереди большие! Я же купался в лесу, где очередь поменьше и вода идёт прямо из источника в земле! Она ледяная! Я смог погрузится по пояс только с 10 попытки... :) Вообщем, друзья, много писать не буду. Всё это нужно увидеть и что самое главное, почувствовать самому!!! Обязательно приезжайте!!! Пусть даже не для молитвы, но хотя бы для отдыха и правильных, добрый мыслей, которые обязательно появятся, когда Вы ступите на землю Курской Коренной пустыни! Всем удачи! p.s. на территории Коренной, есть местечко, где продается хлеб, вкусные булочки с разнообразными начинками и конечно же морс и квас тоже очень вкусные!!! и кому интересно, как в Пандемию там обстоят дела, то скажу так, да везде весят таблички о наличии масок и перчаток!!! Но мы ходили без них, как и практически все люди! Никто не ругался и не требывал обязательного соблюдения масочного режима! Если у кого появятся вопросы, то я обязательно на них отвечу!

(Translated by Google) The Kursk Root Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Hermitage is an old place with a deep history. Many who came here left with answers to their questions. When you go as a pilgrim to this place, you will hear stories about a miracle - when the illness went away from the sick. In this place you feel peace and tranquility in your soul. And just a beautiful place. (Original) Ку́рская Коренна́я Рождества́ Пресвято́й Богоро́дицы пу́стынь - старое место с глубокой историей. Многие кто сюда приезжал уезжали с ответами на свои вопросы. Когда поедите паломником в это место вы услышите истории о явлении чуда - когда недуг уходил у больных. В этом месте чувствуешь умиротворение и спокойствие на душе. Да и просто красивое место.

(Translated by Google) I recommend this place to everyone reading! Getting to the monastery from Kursk is not difficult - minibuses run from Line on Oktyabrskaya to Svoboda almost every half hour. The territory of the monastery is well-groomed and neat. I was surprised by the wide variety of flowers planted on the territory. There are also a lot of benches on the territory, sitting on which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and silence. The monastery is attractive to tourists. Not only Kursk residents come here, but also residents of Moscow and a number of other neighboring cities who are interested in holy places. (Original) Рекомендую данное место для посещения всем читающим! Добраться до монастыря из Курска не составит труда - от Линии на Октябрьской ходят маршрутки до Свободы практически каждые полчаса. Территория монастыря ухожена и аккуратна. Удивило большое разнообразие посаженных на территории цветов. Также на территории достаточно много скамеек, присев на которые вы сможете насладиться прекрасными пейзажами природы и тишиной. Монастырь привлекателен для туристов. Сюда приезжают не только куряне, но и жители Москвы и ряда других соседних городов, интересующиеся святыми местами.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful, spiritual place. An ancient monastery. On the territory of the monastery there is a hotel at the entrance. A church shop. (2) It is better to buy candles immediately at the entrance. You can also buy it in the temple, but you had to stand in line for about 20 minutes. There is a library, but I didn’t find out if it was for everyone or only for ministers. You can buy tea and buns. There is a swimming pool for men and women. Next to the font there is a shop where you can buy a towel, a shirt, and they also sell empty 5 liter water bottles to get from the miraculous spring. We were with small children. The children also liked it. There are benches under the chestnut trees, and a small fountain next to it. (There is also a toilet on the premises.) Near the temple there was a large fair of various trinkets. It’s difficult to pass by))) (Original) Красивое, духовное место.Старинный мужской монастырь. На территории монастыря есть гостиница при входе .Церковная лавка.(2)Свечи лучше сразу купить при входе. В храме тоже можно купить,но пришлось стоять в очереди минут 20.Есть библиотека, но не узнала, она для всех или только для служителей. Можно купить чай и булочки.Есть купель для мужчин и женщин. Рядом с купелью есть лавка,там можно купить полотенце, рубаху и там же продают пустые 5л бутылки для воды.Чтобы набрать из чудотворного источника.Были с детьми маленькими.Детям тоже понравилось. Есть скамейки под каштанами, рядом небольшой фантанчик.(туалет тоже есть на территории)Рядом с храмом была большая ярмарка разных безделушек.Мимо которой сложно пройти)))

Very pleasant little park with lots of attractions for smaller children.

Nice wooden sculptures!

Good

(Translated by Google) Great park for relaxation. The park features various wooden characters, children's rides, a church, a cafe and a canteen. (Original) Отличный парк для отдыха. В парке представлены различные персонажи из дерева, есть детские аттракционы, церковь, кафе и столовая

(Translated by Google) I have loved this park for a long time. Quiet, cozy place in the heart of Brčnsk. I really like the wooden sculptures. You can come with children, there is entertainment for them. Or you can just quietly wander through the alleys of the park. (Original) С давних пор люблю этот парк. Тихое, уютное место в самом сердце Брчнска. Деревянные скульптуры очень нравятся. Можно прийти с детьми, для них есть развлечения. А можно просто тихо побродить по аллеям парка.

(Translated by Google) Park Museum named after A.K. Tolstoy A wonderful city park on the site of a former cemetery is a good place for walking with children. There is not only a lot of greenery here, as in any park, but there are many wooden sculptures and compositions on fairy-tale themes. At the entrance you can see a monument to A.K. Tolstoy. Monument to A.K. Tolstoy A bronze bust on a pedestal in the city park immortalizes the memory of the great poet, writer and playwright Alexei Konstantinovich Tolstoy. The park also bears his name. (Original) Парк-музей имени А.К. Толстого Замечательный городской парк на месте бывшего кладбища – хорошее место для прогулок с детьми. Здесь не только много зелени, как и в любом парке, но есть множество деревянных скульптур и композиций на сказочные темы. У входа можно увидеть памятник А.К.Толстому. Памятник А.К. Толстому Бронзовый бюст на постаменте в городском парке увековечил память великого поэта, писателя и драматурга Алексея Константиновича Толстого. Парк тоже носит его имя.

(Translated by Google) A small, beautiful park, wide paths, a playground, trampolines (~150 rubles), many benches, you can relax in the shade! Everywhere there are fabulous figures carved from wood! Two small fountains! We had a great time in this park with the kids! (Original) Небольшой, красивый парк, широкие дорожки, есть детская площадка, батуты (~150руб), много лавочек, можно отдохнуть в тенёчке! Везде стоят сказочные фигурки, вырезанные из дерева! Два небольших фонтанчика! С детьми прекрасно провели время в этом парке!

U can really enjoy ur free time there

Beautiful place to go enjoy a warm afternoon

nice cemetery, bums and crows

Iconic place in kursk town

My Panzer broke.

Nice walk!!!

Good

(Translated by Google) Znamensky Cathedral The main cathedral of Course was built at the beginning of the 19th century in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War. The majestic cathedral in the classical style amazes the imagination, since the size of the dome is comparable to the cathedrals of St. Petersburg. A wonderful building with only one bell tower for now (another one is to be returned) and rich interior decoration, without a doubt, the main attraction of the city. It’s so good that it was put in order after the desecration in Soviet times, when the temple was used as a cinema... (Original) Знаменский собор Главный собор Курса был возведен в начале XIX-го века в честь победы в Отечественной войне. Величественный собор в классическом стиле поражает воображение, так как по размерам купола соизмерим с соборами Санкт-Петербурга. Чудесное здание с пока одной колокольней (еще одну предстоит вернуть) и богатым убранством интерьеров, без сомнения, главная достопримечательность города. Как хорошо, что его привели в порядок после надругательства в советские времена, когда храм использовался под кинотеатр…

(Translated by Google) At the beginning of the 17th century, on the site of the modern Znamensky Cathedral, there was a city fortress of Kursk. In 1612, Kursk was captured and ravaged by a seventy-thousand-strong army of Polish-Lithuanian interventionists under the command of Hetman Zolkiewski. Only the heroically defended fortress remained impregnable for enemies. The Kursk residents attributed their deliverance from death to the intercession of the Mother of God and at the same time made a vow, in memory of this event, to build a monastery in honor of the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God “The Sign”. By 1615, on the site of the modern cathedral, a wooden church was erected in honor of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. In the same year, the Tsar of Muscovy, Mikhail Fedorovich, ordered the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “The Sign” to be returned to Kursk. In 1649, by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, a stone cathedral church was laid in place of the wooden one. The new cathedral was 58 m long and 11.5 m wide; in 1752 it was plastered inside and out, its single head dismantled and five erected in its place. In 1815, the dilapidated Znamensky Cathedral was dismantled. Construction of the large Znamensky Cathedral began in 1816 and lasted 10 years. The new cathedral was founded as a monument to the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. On the Easter days of 1893, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Znamensky Cathedral by the archpriest of the Kronstadt St. Andrew's Cathedral, Father John Sergiev - later the holy righteous John of Kronstadt. In the spring of 1898, a deafening explosion occurred in the Znamensky Cathedral. This is how an attempt was made on the miraculous icon of the Mother of God, but miraculously it was not harmed. During the revolutionary unrest, the cathedral was heavily looted. In 1918, the miraculous icon was discovered in the old Theodosius well (according to legend, dug by the Monk Theodosius of Pechersk himself). In 1932, the parish was dispersed, and the cathedral building was converted into a cinema. The building was badly damaged during the Great Patriotic War and in 1945 the premises were transferred to the newly created plant for the production of low-voltage equipment. In 1956, the reconstructed Oktyabr cinema was reopened. In 1992 the cathedral was returned to believers. (Original) На месте современного Знаменского собора в начале XVII века располагалась городская крепость Курска. В 1612 году Курск был захвачен и разорён семидесятитысячным войском польско-литовских интервентов под командованием гетмана Жолкевского. Неприступной для врагов осталась только героически оборонявшаяся крепость. Своё избавление от гибели куряне приписывали заступничеству Божией Матери и в то же время дали обет в память этого события построить монастырь в честь Курской Коренной иконы Божией Матери «Знамение». К 1615 году на месте современного собора была возведена деревянная церковь в честь Рождества Богородицы. В этом же году царь Московии Михаил Фёдорович повелел возвратить в Курск чудотворную икону Божией Матери «Знамение». В 1649 году по указу царя Алексея Михайловича на месте деревянного заложили каменный соборный храм. Новый собор имел 58 м в длину и 11,5 м в ширину; в 1752 году он был оштукатурен изнутри и снаружи, его единственная глава разобрана, а вместо неё возведено пять. В 1815 году обветшавший Знаменский собор был разобран. Строительство большого Знаменского собора началось в 1816 году и продолжалось 10 лет. Новый собор был заложен как памятник победы в Отечественной войне 1812 года. В пасхальные дни 1893 года в Знаменском соборе совершил божественную литургию протоиерей кронштадтского Андреевского собора отец Иоанн Сергиев — впоследствии святой праведный Иоанн Кронштадтский. Весной1898 года в Знаменском соборе прогремел оглушительный взрыв. Так произошло покушение на чудотворную икону Богоматери, но чудесным образом она не пострадала. В ходе революционных беспорядков собор был сильно на разграблен. В 1918 году чудотворная икона была обнаружена в старом Феодосиевском колодце (по преданию, вырытом самим преподобным Феодосием Печерским). В 1932 году приход разогнали, а здание собора было приспособлено под кинотеатр. Здание сильно пострадало во время Великой Отечественной и в 1945 года помещение передано создаваемому заводу по производству низковольтной аппаратуры. В 1956 году реконструированный кинотеатр «Октябрь» был открыт вновь. В 1992 собор возвращён верующим.

(Translated by Google) The Znamensky Cathedral is located on the territory of the monastery of the same name and was built in the early 19th century (in honor of the victory over Napoleon). From 1937, for 55 years, the building housed the Oktyabr cinema. Only in 2000 did the cathedral again open its doors to parishioners. (Original) Знаменский кафедральный собор расположен на территории одноименного монастыря, был построен в начале 19 века (в честь победы над Наполеоном). С 1937 г. на протяжении 55 лет в здании размещался кинотеатр «Октябрь». Только в 2000 г. собор снова распахнул свои двери для прихожан.

(Translated by Google) This cathedral amazes with its architecture, and inside the feeling of awe is amazing by the huge chandelier. I recommend visiting this cathedral. (Original) Этот собор поражает своей архитектурой,а внутри чувство благоговенья,поражает огромная люстра.Рекомендую зайти в этот собор.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful functioning cathedral in excellent condition, in my opinion it is the hallmark of the city. (Original) Красивый действующий собор в прекрасном состоянии, на мой взгляд является визитной карточкой города.

(Translated by Google) The cathedral stands on the spot where the ancient fortress was located - the historical core of Kursk. A must visit. (Original) Собор стоит на том месте,где располагалась древняя крепость- историческое ядро Курска. Обязательно нужно посетить.

(Translated by Google) One of the iconic places for Kursk. In winter, the *Root Icon of the Mother of God is located here (Original) Одно из знаковых мест для Курска. Зимой здесь находится *Коренная икона Божьей матери

(Translated by Google) Nice team and efficient as always (Original) Хороший коллектив и оперативны как всегда

(Translated by Google) Everything is OK ❤️ (Original) Всё ОК ❤️

(Translated by Google) The TV channel as a TV channel is nothing superfluous... (Original) Телеканал как телеканал нечего лишнего...

(Translated by Google) Chernihiv (Original) Чернігів

Not recommended for tourists or people with children! Beware of the cashier: When international tourists and Ukrainians are waiting at the entrance, they don't let foreigners in, no matter who was first.

Simple but very cozy and history-filled. Don't miss the archery place some 50 meters from here

Very interesting ancient place, mysterious and full of positive energy

Here you can analyze the history of monk

Definitely the must seen place in Chernihiv

Caves aren't for everyone but it's history.

Amazing and scary, just as expected

Very beautiful and neat place near the bank of the river Dnipro. Lots of greenery, roses, lavender and trees. There’s a fountain in front of The Valley. You can find coffee spots nearby as well as a nice restaurant “Fabrika” to eat. Parking is pretty easy. There’s a playground and a beach with easy access to the water.

This park is one of the most beautifull parks in the City with fascinating panorama.

Good place for summertime, but the fountains looks very bad and in general the city can improve this place and make it much better but unfortunately it will take ages to do that!!

One of the best places in the city. Very crowded during summer. Nice area to relax after hot day close by the river.

Great place to play frisbee

Nice park

Nice place to have a walk and enjoy some sun.there is coffee stand to go n icecream, but couldn't find wc

Unbelievable work done by Siadrystyi!! Very impressive

Requires magnifying glasses to view the microscopic artworks, including a caravan of gold camels in a needle eye. The curator adjusts gallery humidity to 45% exactly to preserve pieces. Some displays are illuminated by fiber optics thinner than human hair.

Something quite unique to see while you are at Pechersky Lavra. Entry is 60 UAH for adults, paid at the door of the room. Each exhibit has a brief English description next to it. The room also has other photos and exhibits on the wall and on the floor about historical events but only in Ukranian. So for me, the visit was done in about 15min. Would be more interesting if they could show the methods and/or tools used to make the art.

Amazing work of art and worth seeing. Just one room; takes max 10 min to see all miniatures; 60 uah to enter.

We went here because we were already at the Lavra and the reviews for this museum were all very intriguing and mysterious. While everything people wrote about is technically there(tiny gold chessboard on the head of a pin, etc), be aware that the museum is just one small room with maybe 12 examples of these micro miniature items. I guess it was fun to look at them, especially if you're already there, but it's a bit hard to understand why this museum has such glowing reviews

This Museum is the Eighth Wonder of the world to me. The staff are great people. My Ukrainian wife and I had the chance to spend about forty minutes with Mykola in his office. Mykola is so intelligent and wise. For many years on my visits I wanted to meet this amazing man, when the meeting finally came to fruition it was dream come true. Thank you Mykola for your kindness and your incredible forty minutes of wisdom. Dean Larwood......Australia

Another great curiosity! You have to pay to get into the Lavra monastic complex, and then pay again to enter each museum, but none of them are expensive so you can pick and choose your poison. It takes about 15 minutes to see and ponder this lot, but the miniatures are truly memorable. My favourites were the tiny golden galleon and the chess set on the head of a pin (both pictured)

A lot can be said about this place, but it is better to come and see everything yourself. It is difficult for me to imagine where else in the world there are so many historical buildings, caves, museums, icons in one territory. And indeed the place that is full of history. Just go to the free part, if you like it, you can come on Sunday and get into the "museum" part for free too.

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves, is one of Ukraine's most revered religious and cultural landmarks. Perched on the picturesque hills overlooking the Dnipro River in the Pechersk district of Kyiv, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a stunning example of Eastern Orthodox monastic architecture and a place of profound spiritual significance. Founded in 1051 by St. Anthony of Kyiv, the Lavra began as a humble cave monastery and grew into a vast complex of churches, bell towers, and subterranean catacombs. The history of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is deeply intertwined with the spread of Christianity in the region, serving as a spiritual center for Eastern Orthodoxy and a cradle of monasticism in Kievan Rus. Over the centuries, it has been a focal point of religious life, attracting pilgrims from across the Orthodox world. The architectural beauty of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is breathtaking. The complex is dominated by the Great Lavra Belltower, which soars to a height of 96.5 meters, making it one of the tallest bell towers in the world. The golden domes of the Dormition Cathedral, which was rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II, gleam in the sunlight, creating a striking contrast against the blue skies of Kyiv. The interior of the churches is adorned with exquisite frescoes, mosaics, and icons, reflecting the rich artistic tradition of the Orthodox Church. Beneath the Lavra's surface lies a network of catacombs, where the mummified remains of saints, monks, and notable figures from Ukrainian history are interred. These underground passages are a place of pilgrimage, with visitors coming to venerate the relics and experience the serene, otherworldly atmosphere of the caves. Culturally, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a symbol of Ukraine's religious heritage and national identity. It has played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of Orthodox Christian traditions, theological scholarship, and religious art. The Lavra continues to be an active monastery, home to a community of monks who maintain the centuries-old spiritual practices that have been passed down through generations. In addition to its religious significance, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is a cultural treasure, hosting museums that display priceless artifacts, manuscripts, and religious objects. The site is not only a place of worship but also a center of learning, art, and history, embodying the spiritual and cultural legacy of Ukraine.

This is an amazing site to discover in Kyiv. Visit the church, see the mirror egg outside. The outstanding architecture. You need to visit this as travellers. It's a must and less than $5 to visit. On my visit there was some coffee machine outside, was very tasteful.

I visited just before the start of war, so my review is based on my experience at that time. A beautiful and historic monument in Kyiv. Arguably the centre of the Slavic Orthodox religion. I wish to visit again when things are back to normal.

Beautiful place!!! Lots to see so make sure you have plenty of time. The bell tower is a little bit of a workout but completely worth it. The architecture, artwork, grounds and history is quite amazing.

It’s not really “free” to enter but 100 UAH to pay. But of course it’s worth paying the amount as you’ll get to see amazing monastery with so many beautiful ornaments around. Do not miss the viewpoint as you’ll be able to see nice view under the river and to the war museum down south.

Amazingly beautiful. Worth visiting when in Kyiv and if you have a good day to dedicate. Not only the church but Monastery is full of beautiful holy places and micro environments, quite relaxing for visitors.

The Motherland Monument in Kiev is a monumental sculpture that is the central object of the memorial complex of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. The unique statue, which rises on the Pecherskaya Hills on the right bank of the Dnieper River, is viewed from almost anywhere in the city. It became the calling card of modern Kiev and was among the ten highest monuments of the planet. The grand opening of the Motherland in the entire museum complex took place on May 9, 1981. General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party L. Brezhnev took direct part in the ceremony. The height of the Motherland monument is 62 meters. The height of the cone pedestal is 40 meters. The all-welded statue weighs almost 500 tons. The main frame is 20 meters deep.The size of the shield is 8 meters by 12 meters. The height of the sword is 16 meters. The structure has two elevators – an inclined angle of 75 degrees and a vertical elevator terminating at the head of the statue. They are used to lift visitors to observation decks, but above all for the maintenance of the Motherland.Another must visit if you are in Kyiv. The Motherland Monument towers over the city and really is a symbol of independence / resistance that many Ukrainians are proud of. The park around the monument of free of charge to walk around and is very well kept. There are also a number of tanks on display , and for a small fee you can pay to visit the WWII museum next to the park. I am told the museum is very interesting but was closed during our visit due to the air raid siren going off.Standing proudly over the Kiev skyline is the 340-foot tall, stainless steel Soviet Mother Motherland statue. Originally intended to be even taller, the sword of the statue was cut because it was higher than the cross of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra - renowned Orthodox Christian Monastery. She ranks 18th on the list of the world’s tallest statues and for example a bit of comparison, The Statue of Liberty ranks about 42nd.

Amazing museum. Loved everything, history, people! It wasn't busy due to the weather, but lady guide there was so nice and walked me through, telling stories of the people. Just loved it. One of the key experiences visiting Ukraine!

I visited there many times before and after I lived in Ukraine,nice statues and museums there.

Very cool place. Very somber. The museum and monument are done perfectly, impeccable, lots of extremely interesting facts and items from WW2, all the way up to the conflict in Crimea. This is definitely a worthwhile stop. You must go to the top of the monument!

The most amazing place in Kiev. It's a must visit destination in a traveller's list if he's visiting Kiev. The place is very well built and it displays all the war materials used in World Wars, it's just amazing and can only be felt not described. It has many more nearby tourist places which can be visited by walk or by bus.

This museum could be called the house of Europe's "Statue of Liberty". A huge and beautiful statue locates the entry of the museum. At the entry you could think it's not as big as it really is. It covers all of Kiev struggle during WWII with a lot of objects from that era. When I was there the balcony was closed so I couldn't get to see the statue at the bottom, but it was definitely worth it, and the last room with the fotos and the objects of the fallen during the war makes a real impact in you. Despite this the museum shows is age and everything it's in ukranian. So it's not that prepared to welcome tourists, although it's a must in Kyiv.

Huge (23rd tallest statue in the world) monument overlooking Kiev. Great views across the city from the area. It's part of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. I didn't visit the museum itself, was short on time, but there are plenty of exhibits to see outside which you don't have to pay to see. Also some big statues at the base and a tank painted in the Ukrainian national colours.

One of the most complete displays of artefacts showing the horrors of WWII. A profound, human and terrifying reminder of the dark lurking behind destructive and sadistic totalitarian ideas.

So freaking cool. Even the grounds around this place are beautiful. Plaques explained everything in English and Ukrainian. Apparently you can climb inside the helicopter but it was closed for Corona. ☹️ Lotta sad stories coming out of the conflict near Donetsk. Was very sad to see how many Ukrainian soldiers have died. There's a small exhibit of cars that have come from that region where the recent conflict is and has been. Go and considering paying the entrance fee to the war II area to support best place. Seriously one of the coolest museums.

This sits right outside of the Motherland Monument, with some interesting vehicles, art, and sculptures. Easy to get to, wide open spaces, very inexpensive exhibits, and... Just a really cool place. They did a spectacular job putting this together!

The museum has got some renovations and looks a bit better than before. Some people say you can enter the head of the Mother Motherland monument and from there you can see amazing views of Kyiv, but I never have been there. Need to try it ones.

Great experience to visit this place. Brings the great european wars to life. Good place to visit with kids and family. Car parking is available. Quite a bit of walking will be required. This place is wheelchair friendly. If you love military photogtaphy this is the place to take ur camera to. Tanks, planes and soldier status can be foubd here. Most of the meuseum is open air so be watchful of the weather. Good for a couple of hours visit.

The best part of the museum was the indoor section where you need to pay in order to enter. There was a very moving exhibition about the war in Crimea (didn't take pictures because it was some kind of disrespectful) and also the permanent exhibition about II World War (Eastern Europe). I am not very fond of War museums but it is always worthy since there is always something new to learn. The only disadvantage was that not all written explanations are provided in English so you have to do your own research if you want to go deeper in knowledge. After paying the entrance make sure you go downstairs to leave your belongings, otherwise it is not possible to enter the museum.

One of the largest museums in Ukraine it houses plenty of exhibits from the Second World War. Outside exhibition is huge and full of Soviet mechanization from tanks to artillery pieces and from planes to helicopters. Inside museum if concentrated on details and personal items from soldiers.

Beautiful and very unusual building. It has been previosly open only from one side, but now you can see its beauty from all the corners. The sculptures are amazing!Also you can make beautiful photoes near the entrance door.

Area is closed off by military personnel. You might be able to pass them from the right angle pretending local, but I'm not taking risks to be shot in unlucky misunderstanding. Basically, you can't visit this building.

Beautiful building with amazing architecture. Didn't get to go inside but recommend stopping by to snag a photo. Very clean area of the city as well.

Somedays very difficult to access . Need of passport somedays. Passworf for acess is the word "tourist" Very original . A must for this kind of building.

A unique building - the main residence of Ukraine known as "The house with chimeras". Access restricted due to the close proximity of the presidential administration.

Beautiful architecture. Worth stopping by, even at night.

House with Chimeras is built at the beginning of 20th century by eccentric architect Horodetsky. At the beginning of the Ukrainian independence it was a hospital but now it serves as place for official. Meeting for president

An okay zoo (as far as zoos go), altough some animals clearly dont have enough space. Little by little, that situation has been improving, and the animals seem to be well fed. Unfortunately, some of them are clearly depressed, if not because of the lack of space, its because of the lack of mates to socialize.

Great zoo! Recommend to visit

It has been recently renovated and it looks great. For the visiting it is better to choose morning or evening time when animals are more active, during the midday heat, they are simply hiding and one can not see many species.

Different species, reasonable price. Very nice place for weekend stroll.

While this zoo is really small, it's really good for its size. The animals are in a good condition, they get enough food and look healthy. One of the best places to visit with children in Chercassy.

I was really surprised and happy about the quality of this zoo. All of the animals appear to receive really good care, you can even see their diet prepared in one of the primate houses. The wolves, bear, and deer exhibits are the highlight of the zoo, with amazing viewing platforms and large enclosures. The eagles could use larger enclosures but overall it was a wonderful experience.

Its amazing place 😍 now zoo very beautiful and modern! I'm proud of Cherkasy✌

Very atmospheric place. As bequeathed by the great Taras Shevchenko: you can see Dnipro and cliffs. Awesome❤️

Really beautiful place! Really close to what Shevchenko asked in his poem!

Highly recommend learning about Taras Shevchenko. Very beautiful place and town. Full of surprises.

Must visit! Incredible place of historical legacy of Ukraine 🇺🇦

This is great place to become acquainted with famous person in Ukrainian history - Taras Shevchenko. This nice park and museum is all about him. In addition you get a fabulous view on Dnipro river

Super nice place. Very interesting to visit with the whole family. Just go up and spend some time on top, you’ll love it!

A beautiful area to visit with so many things to see. Enjoyed my adventure around the reserve on a beautiful sunny day.

Be careful! There is an incredibly hot floor outdoor throughout the way to waterslides because of sunny weather so a barefoot run exceedingly hurts. The Tsunami slide is the best attraction! But not for kids unfortunately. Discount tickets are always available in the centre of the town.

We visited a hotel named Santorini Beach Hotel and this place was really dirty! The bathroom toilet was full of algae. The apartment smelled really bad like the sewer. The staff would not give us large trash bags to clean our room. There was Security that would follow us around on the property and on the beach. There was no WiFi in the room. The staff even recommended we stay at another hotel.

All what we tried there were good, but not excellent. A good place to finish wonderful day when you stay in hotel.

well looking place. have activities for different tastes. Only one minus is people qty during high season

It's a good place to enjoy a sunny and hot day, one day is enough to make high sensations

The service is not great. You can't leave the place for a minute - you will need to pay twice!

Great place, fun, good people, excellent food..Worth visiting!!

Nice show, dolphins are well trained. The only bad thing is the lack of space for dolphins but they still have better living condition than most Ukrainians.

Wonderful experience, wonderful creatures and a lovely atmosphere. The show i enjoyed had appearances of fur seals, sea lions and a handful of dolphins. The trainers are exceptionally well prepared. The show had a wonderful theme and was very exciting. Only thing i did not enjoy was the fact that the show is largely spoken in Russian, even though there were enough foreign people present. If you love dolphins, don't miss out on this incredible experience.

Great place to visit and enjoy the show, especially with kids. They will definitely love it. First row may get you wet. Oceanarium does not make much sense to visit- it’s very small, just two rooms.

Great place to visit and bring your kids. I don't know what happens behind the scenes, but the show was outstanding.

They have an aquarium and dolphin show both with separate entry. The aquarium was only 100 so I entered it. It's pretty small with 1 small room for aquatic animals and another room for lizards, butterflies and insects. It was worth the 100 I think. Staff was friendly and it was something different to do in ukraine. Just keep in mind it's only 2 small rooms. For 100 they can let you hold some of the lizards or snake and have your picture taken with them which was pretty fun.

Animal cruelty in a "5" star hotel. Horrible. Things like that should be prohibited. Why is nobody doing anything against that? How can people visit that place to support such a cruelty on animals 4 dolphins in a mini pool, full with tourists. Government should act. I cannot understand how people can support that. This is inhuman. But, karma.

beautiful, moving show! In addition to dolphins, you can see seals and a sea lion. the animals have a great relationship with trainers. very good price. only 300uah per person! worth it!

It’s not so hard to accomplish that, guys! Especially when you’re hungry and you know that upstairs is food 😂 But, honestly, beautiful place with a nice view of the Sea Port and the sea itself. In the square up there are colorful buildings and nice historical monuments. And a bunch of cool restaurants and bars! 😉

One of the important places you must see in Odessa, don’t forget walking near forest, it is also near sea side, harbour, check around and take more pics, it is really suggested to visit. And there is a funicular train near stairs who doesn’t want to climb.

Newly remodeled stairs are great! The area surrounding the stairs is a new park with lots of benches and sites to see. Pleasant experience for sure. There is also a children's playground that's clean and new!

I love Potemkin Stairs day and night always busy always there is music or activities. Nice views one side you can see the sea other side nice city view. If you are in Central Odessa must go and see the stairs.

Definitely one of the must see places in Odessa! The sheer size of these monumental steps is amazing! And after the recent renovation they look even more beautiful. Also surrounded by new parks, right by the city center and also right by the Port. Perfect place to be!

A compulsory place to visit in Odessa. The most recognizable and at the same time one of the most crowded places. Personally, I thought they will be bigger and most impressive. But anyway the way upstairs is tiring. Beautiful view at the harbor. The stairs- a bit messy. I recommand to take the picture of them from the other side- there's a platform in the harbor.

Very scenic. Also very helpful information centre here that speaks good English. Walk down the stairs and catch the Funicular back up.

Beautiful Place. Best place to spend happy evening hours.

A place created for a slow enjoyable walks, being relaxed and inspired by the sea

With snow at night it's wonderful

Perpendicular to the upper landing of the Potemkin Stairs, Primorsky Boulevard is a cultured street and walkway beside Istanbul Park. On the city side there’s a row of tall mansion blocks, now hotels and museums, while looking out in the harbour are four lanes of pedestrian paths divided by lawns enclosed with little wrought iron railings. At the top of the Potemkin Stairs you can board a funicular to descend the slope. Here there’s also a statue of the Duke of Richelieu the first Governor of Odessa, in Roman garb. Another monument, on the far eastern side of the boulevard, pays homage to Alexander Pushkin, who lived in Odessa for just over a year up to 1824.

(Translated by Google) One of the best places for a walk in Odessa. (Original) Одне з найкращих місць для прогулянки в Одесі.

(Translated by Google) Finally open! (Original) Нарешті відкрито!

(Translated by Google) Excellent view, beautiful buildings, although the monument is closed. (Original) Отличный вид красивые здания, правда памятник закрыт.

This place is just majestic. Absolutely beautiful and astounding work of architecture. The surrounding location and water fountain are also magnificent. I saw Carmen and the tickets were extremely affordable for the masterful performance. This was my first Opera viewing and it was absolutely delightful. I felt very dapper for that evening. This is a must-see in Odessa and I urge you to see an opera while you visit, the acoustics and seating were phenomenal. I would do this again as a first-time goer to the Opera.

Spectacular architecture with very nice outside settings not far from the beach. I visited it in October 2022, and finally, watched Opera Turandot in March 2025. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet is a stunning architectural masterpiece and a cultural gem of Ukraine. The interior is richly decorated, offering visitors a sense of grandeur and elegance that enhances every performance. Attending a show here is both visually and emotionally captivating, making the experience truly unforgettable. It’s a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates world-class performing arts and historic theaters.

Amazing place, awesome location, it’s in the heart of the city, saw one musical show there, whole experience is mind blowing, the building is mesmerising 😍👌

Worthy of 5 stars. It’s a beautiful opera house. Very accessible. Decent prices. Relaxed atmosphere. I saw Madame Butterfly. Surprised me how few people dress up here. Appreciative audience. Very good singers

My wife and I were there watching the opera Carmen. We had the pleasure of sitting in a box. An incredible atmosphere, an architecturally very interesting building. In the breaks between the files you can have a good look at the inside of the opera and take photos. The staff were very helpful in finding the right place.

Took a guided tour but unfortunately it was in Russian and not in English. However, I still enjoyed the tour because of the fascinating interior architecture designs of the theatre. Was built in the 1800s making it one of the oldest opera theatres in the world and it is the most famous landmark of Odessa that you definitely want to visit. The Swan Lake was being preformed in the theatre when I was in Odessa but unfortunately tickets were sold out!

One of the main and class streets of Odessa. Cafes and restaurants and shops! You will find everything here!

The heart of Odessa city, good to have a walk and spend your time with pleasure

Awesome street. Full of restaurant cafes and shops. A great place to spend your evenings and meet special people in your life. Only bad thing is noise. Anyone can turn loud music anywhere and that is very disturbing.

Central town street.Many bars shop, entertainment.

Beautiful street lots of entertainment, coffee shops n restaurants. Night view after new year

One of the most picturesque, bright, colorful, pleasurable streets in Odessa.

Beautiful street, nice to walk at eve

Old and large fortress still in relatively good shape but could use some reconstruction. A tour is not required as you can drive and park there easily yourself, just be mindful that with heavy traffic it can be a 1.5h-2h drive from Odessa In the summer The central courtyard of the fortress has some small cafe's and little gift shops. Activities like shooting a bow are also available.

Renovated place with decent amount of attractions inside for children. Pleasant and polite personnel. Nice shadow theatre. Old history down to Roman times. Worth seeing for whole day with picnic inside.

So nice and cool place , Just behind the see , the staff there so kind So large historical and so amazing Was really good time

2.5 hours journey by autobus from Odessa, we go through Moldova, but totally worth it. 80uah tickets for entry and inside there are lots of archeological and architectural wonders to see along with some medivial artifacts and also you can practice your hands at archery. There is gorgeous view of the Black sea from the Akkerman fortress, if you are here do not forget to go back till you reach another door and visit the sea directly. Must visit, I recommend this historic place !

Nice place with great view on the river. Easy to get from Odessa by train.

Quite fun place to visit. There was some sort of festival, there was horse riding, bow and crossbow shooting good food and more. Good place for a few hours trip from Odessa.

It's a great historical monument. I feel very good in his place

So nice factory, and really nice wine we tested there , with so professional Gide and so nice location Just there are one lady , working there , after the Gide , ( the last one ) ( Gide assistant ) She is so not normal:( She just kill about nice time

An incredible experience. I would visit again tomorrow. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped us with our every need. The wine was incredible!!!

You can have two hours experience starting from visiting all stages of the wine and cognac production process, through Szabo colony museum, includes two movies in specially designed halls and wine tasting at the end. It is impressive how much the company owners invested in sharing the history of the region. The guide is very knowledgeable and delivers excursions in English. The effect is spectacular and is probably the best promotion of Szabo brand for the visitors.

Very interesting. We took VIP tour, 2 hours with wine tasting . Super.

I've been here for 3 times and each time it's an exiting journey for me and our family members. 2 hours tour with wine degustation and good restaurant nearby.

Magestic, rare spot where history, reality and future are spectacularly combined. Mature wine production, great public relations, artistic presentation leave unforgettable impression. Highly recommend

Highly recommended. Tour was great, staff friendly and wine delicious. I'm from California USA and this was a first for me. Bought 4 bottles to take home.