| Volgograd Волгограяд | ||
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| State | Russia | |
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| Territory | Volgograd Oblast | |
| Altitude | 80 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 565 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.021.215 (2010 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 7 8442 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 400001–400138 | |
| Time zone | UTC 4 | |
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Volgograd (Волгоград) it is a big city Russian along the west bank of the Volga River, the capital ofhomonymous oblast '. It was known as Stalingrad, a name by which the city is still known in is linked to annual demonstrations on different dates related to the war. It was the scene of one of the most important and bloody battles of the Second World War.
To know
Volgograd is near the Volga estuary in the Caspian Sea. The city is more than 60 km long, on the right bank. It was once divided by gullies heading towards the Volga. Most of these have been filled, but some routes still have substantial elevation changes.
The southern part of the city encompasses the beginning of the Caspian Depression, forming a vast plain, interrupted only by the Ergeni mountain range. The construction of railways between the Ergeni and the Volga led to the genesis of marshy areas. As a result, large spaces in the southern regions are full of reeds.
The city in Volgograd is not rich in traditions, as a large part of its population left the city during the war, to be replaced by citizens from various other regions. This means, however, that the Russian spoken in Volgograd is very close to the standard dialect of Moscow.
The proximity to the lands of the Cossacks has, however, provoked a certain cultural influence. A memorial to the Cossacks was installed some time ago, but it must be said that the Cossack influence is not as pronounced as in other places, as in the Krasnodar Territory.
Finally, another cultural peculiarity of the city is the number of migrants since Caucasus.
Many young people are considering moving to Moscow, due to the perceived lack of economic prospects in the region.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
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| Maximum (° C) | -5 | -4 | 3 | 15 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 4 | -2 |
| Minimum (° C) | -11 | -11 | -5 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 4 | -1 | -7 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 43 | 46 |
Many travelers to Volgograd note the inadequacy of the city's housing to its climate. Summer in the city is incredibly hot and when it rains the streets are covered in dirt. Once the road is dry it becomes covered with dust which can turn into a sandstorm if the wind is strong enough. During the Soviet era and its associated development period, these concerns were raised and officials planned a systematic "ventilation" of the streets from Volga breezes, as well as massive environmental development to stop the spread of dust. Gradually, this system is falling into decline, the "green ring" around Volgograd is being destroyed and forests are being cleared for housing. Therefore, between the snow and the appearance of leaves (in the first half of April), the city is very dusty. From the end of May it can also be very hot. The mild weather ceases around the end of August, and the extreme temperatures tend to disappear from mid-October. From November to March, pleasant time for a stroll is rare.
Background
The name changes of the current city of Volgograd reflect the changing historical epochs. The strong Caricyn (sometimes Tsaritsyn) was founded on the spot in 1589 by crossing the Volga on many trade routes. Between 1925 and 1961, the city was named Stalingrad. After the siege, it becomes one Hero city.
Volgograd's ground is filled with the remains of fallen soldiers, while its air is filled with smoke and exhaust fumes from factories.
How to orient yourself
Volgograd: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 [link not working]Volgograd International Airport (Международный Аэропорт Волгоград, IATA: VOG). Despite its name, it has mainly internal routes; Moscow is St.Pietroburgo are the two main destinations. International connections are available for Munich and Yerevan and operated by RusLine.
By car
The European route E40, the longest European route that connects Calais, in France, with Ridder , in Kazakhstan, passes through Volgograd.
A trip from Moscow by car it is a little less than 1,000 km and takes about 13 hours with short stops. The roads are generally in good condition, although road works are numerous.
The city is located at the eastern end of the Volga-Don Canal, which opened in 1952 to connect the two great rivers of southern Russia. River cruises along the Volga operate during the summer months (early May to late September). Dozens of boats operated by different companies run from Moscow to Astrakhan ' passing through Volgograd. You can book one-way or round-trip cruises from virtually any city along the Volga. For example Turflot is Infoflot they offer this type of tour.
On the train
Volgograd is an important railway hub with good connections from Moscow (20 hours), St.Pietroburgo (34 hours) and from most other large cities in western Russia, tickets cost between 3,000 and 5,000 rubles for a second-class sleeper. In the opposite direction, trains arrive from Irkutsk (92 hours) in Siberia. International connections are limited but several cities in theCentral Asia how Bishkek (77 hours), Baku (30 hours) Dushanbe (72 hours), Tashkent (60 hours) and the two main cities of the Kazakhstan, Almaty (68 hours) e Nur-Sultan (52 hours) have departures at least once a week. Direct routes from European countries are scarce, the usual route involves a change of trains in Moscow, however there are some trains from Brěst (45 hours) away Minsk (40 hours), Kiev (29 hours) and from Sofia (61 hours) away Bucharest (49 hours) e Chişinău (36 hours) which does not require a change. These trains usually depart 3-4 times a week.
How to get around
By public transport
Volgograd's public transportation system includes a light rail service known as Volgograd Metrotram.
Volgograd is divided into 8 regions. From North to south:
- Traktorozavodsky and Krasnooktyabrsky regions - The northernmost and most industrial regions of the city. There you can find factories, in particular: the Volgograd Tractor Factory (which continued to operate during the siege of Stalingrad, despite the large number of nearby Germans), "Red October" and "Barricades".
- Dzerzhinskiy District - Where the airport is located.
- Central District - A historic center of the city.
- Voroshilovskiy District - Another historical center of the city where there is a children's railway.
- Sovetsky, Kirovsky and Krasnoarmeysky districts - The Volga-Don canal begins and has its first locks in the Krasnoarmeysky district.
The city owes its current urban planning to the post-war period, and therefore the alleys of the old city are missing. However, those who wish can still find hidden corners of the past. When shooting in the city, it is best to keep in mind the four parallels:
- Nulevaya (Zeresimo) - It almost completely crosses the Volga, just beyond the new stadium.
- Pervaya (First) - It goes from the hydroelectric power plant in the far north, through the city center, where it is called Lenin Avenue and serves as the central street of the city; through the infamous tunnel to Tulak, under construction for 20 years; at an intersection with the parallel Vtoraya, near the state university.
- Vtoraya (Second) - From an intersection with the parallel Pervaya near the tractor factory, to the south. This parallel runs through every region of the city.
- Tret'aya (Third) - To the north, it becomes the road to Saratov, goes around the city to the west and connects with the road to Rostov-on-Don. It is planned to extend it to the southern areas of the city.
Google Map public transport directions are not reliable for Volgograd. He will often refer to unclear or non-existent Maršrutka programs. To travel between the city center and Mamayev Kurgan, you can take buses 12, 35 or 95. All run frequently during the day. During peak hours (08: 00-20: 00) you won't have to wait more than 10 minutes for one of these buses (October 2018).
Those wishing to reach the airport by public transport can take bus 6 in the city center at the Komsomolskaya stop (opposite the central market). The bus ride to the airport from the city center takes approximately one hour.
What see
- 2 Mamayev Kurgan. The site of one of the most important battles of the 20th century - the Battle of Stalingrad. Huge The Motherland Calls memorial (the largest non-religious statue in the world) sits atop a hill overlooking Volgograd and the Volga River. The name derives from the hill's supposed status as the tomb of Mamai, a famous Tatar Khan and general (kurgan is a Tatar word meaning burial mound).
- Panorama Museum, ul. Chuikova.
10:00-17:00. The Panorama Museum, located along the Volga River, contains artifacts from the Second World War. These include a rifle from the famous sniper Vasily Zaytsev. A panoramic painting of the battlefield can also be found from the location of the "Mamayev Kurgan" monument. - Pavlov's house. One of the focal points of the Battle of Stalingrad, a strategic condominium that a small group of Soviet soldiers fortified and held for two months against a relentless German offensive before being relieved of the counterattack by Soviet forces. While the building, rebuilt after the war, is active as a residence and cannot be visited, a monument made up of bricks recovered from the battlefield is attached and publicly accessible outside the building.
10:00-17:00. The Panorama Museum, located along the Volga River, contains artifacts from the Second World War. These include a rifle from the famous sniper Vasily Zaytsev. A panoramic painting of the battlefield can also be found from the location of the "Mamayev Kurgan" monument.Events and parties
What to do
- Volgograd Arena (On the west bank of the Volga, 3km north of Volgograd-1 main train station, take the metro to Tspkio). Opened in 2018 to host FIFA World Cup matches. In this stadium you will be able to see the home team, FC Rotor, playing in the Russian National League, the second division of Russian football. The Arena replaces the central stadium, with a capacity of 35,000 people.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- Belleville.
- 1 Trattoria Rimini, Gagarina St, 9, ☎ 7 844 224-09-08, @[email protected]. Homemade Italian food with a decent range of pastas, pizzas and wines.
Where stay
Average prices
- Intourist, ul. Aim 14, ☎ 7 8442 30-23-01, 7 8442 30-23-02, fax: 7 8442 38-60-00, @[email protected].
Single / double apartment over 290 USD, deluxe 220/320, first category room 160/290 USD, room category "E" 160/190 USD. - Volgograd, ul. Aim 12, ☎ 7 8442 40-80-30, 7 8442 40-80-31, 7 8442 40-80-20, fax: 7 8442 40-80-33, @[email protected]. Single 82/220 USD, double 100/245 USD.
- Yuzhnaya, ul. Raboche-Krestyanskaya 18, ☎ 7 8442 97-50-57, 7 8442 97-55-46, 7 8442 97-54-40, fax: 7 8442 97-54-00, @[email protected]. From 150 USD.
- Kristina, bul. 30 Let Pobedy, 39a, ☎ 7 8442 31-60-37, fax: 7 8442 31-60-37, @[email protected]. From 100 USD.
- Tourist, ulitsa Marshala Chuykova, 73, ☎ 7 8442 23-12-43, 7 8442 23-97-00, fax: 7 8442 23-98-94, @[email protected]. Economy double room 40 USD, standard single / double: 40/60 USD, superior single / double room: 40/70 USD, suite: 100 USD. Breakfast: 4 USD. With 346 rooms.
- Hotel Bank, ul. Kommunisticheskaya, 40, ☎ 7 8442 74-21-74, fax: 7 8442 96-53-37, @[email protected].
- Oktyabrskaya, ul. Kommunisticheskaya, 3, ☎ 7 8442 33-18-41, 7 8442 33-18-36, fax: 7 8442 33-18-41. With 240 rooms.
- Start Hotel (Гостиница Старт), Gramshi ulitsa, 4 (From the train station take trolleybus # 8, minibus # 30A or # 123 to the Spartanovka "Universam" stop.), ☎ 7 8442 70-77-77. Studio 3,500 RUB, suite 2,600 RUB, premium 2,200 RUB, standard 850 RUB.
- 1 Park Inn by Radisson Volgograd, Mikhaila Balonina Str. 7, ☎ 7 844 226-81-25, @[email protected]. Hotel is modern.
Single / double apartment over 290 USD, deluxe 220/320, first category room 160/290 USD, room category "E" 160/190 USD.Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Useful information
- Volgograd Oblast Tourist Information Center (Туристско-информационный центр Волгоградской области), Ul. Gagarina, 12, ☎ 7 8442 529893, @[email protected]. Mon-Fri 8: 30-12: 30 and 13: 00-17: 00. Basic information is available on attractions, places to stop, places to eat and events. The information on the site is not always up to date, but it is possible to get an idea. The quality level of the articles is very variable.
