The capital of Mordovia, the city of Saransk, has many interesting sights. These are museums, cathedrals, parks, theaters and much more. Residents and guests of the city enjoy visiting these wonderful places. Visiting the sights of Saransk, you can learn about the present and past of Mordovia, immerse yourself in the culture of this people.

What to see in Saransk?

The most interesting and popular places with photos and descriptions.

1. Museum of Fine Arts. S. D. Erzya

This landmark of Saransk is an important cultural monument of the Republic of Mordovia. Modern name it has been worn since 1995. Here are collected works of the outstanding sculpture and artist Stepan Dmitrievich Erzya. Also presented are the works of the Soviet artist-painter F.V. Sychkov and portraitist I.K. Makarov.

In the central building, the western and eastern buildings are distinguished, connected by a passage. The third building houses the exhibition hall of the drama theater. In other halls you can see paintings, graphics, sculpture. Works of Mordovian folk and decorative-applied art are presented. There are exhibits of Russian art of the 18th – 19th centuries.

The museum has many state awards. It is an important cultural and educational center. It is visited not only by local residents, but also by guests from other cities of Russia, countries of near and far abroad.

2. Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov

The number of parishioners of the Church of St. John the Divine grew every year. During the visit of Patriarch Alexy II to Saransk in 2000, the Divine Liturgy was held on the square, since the cathedral could not accommodate everyone. The need arose for the construction of a cathedral of greater capacity. The place for the construction was chosen in the center of the city.

The erected cathedral was named after the Russian naval commander Fyodor Ushakov. His monument is opposite. The cathedral is the tallest temple building in the Volga region and the most beautiful architectural landmark of Saransk. It accommodates more than 3 thousand parishioners. The temple has 4 belfries with 12 bells. The largest weighs 6 tons.

3. Park of Culture and Leisure named after A.S. Pushkin

Pushkin Park is a great place to relax in Saransk. He is one of the best in Russia. As early as the 19th century, trees were planted on Uspenskaya Square. The garden was named after A.S. Pushkin. A bust of the poet was also installed here.

For a long time, the park has hosted festivities, proms, and theatrical performances. For this, a dance floor and summer coffee were built. Now the territory covers about 40 hectares. There were modern attractions, a flower calendar, a green portrait of Pushkin. Visitors can climb to heights and view the surroundings from the Ferris wheel. In the park you can meet the heroes of the Pushkin's corner. On weekends, a brass band awaits its viewer.

4. Museum of Mordovian folk culture

This popular landmark of the city of Saransk is located in an old building of the early 20th century. The museum has a collection of ceramics, household items, icons, tools, tools Agriculture... At the permanent exhibition you can get acquainted with the life, way of life, rituals of the Mordovian people. Exhibitions of works of individual artists are constantly organized here. Thematic exhibitions reflect the creativity of Mordovian masters: "Lace Tale", "Woodcarving" and many others. Children and youth of the republic get acquainted in the museum with educational programs aimed at preserving the historical and cultural heritage, aesthetic education.

5. Musical Theater. THEM. Yausheva

The modern building is a colorful four-story palace. He has very Big hall and the scene. This palace is adjoined by a nine-storey building.

The history of the theater dates back to 1935. At first, musical comedies were staged here. Later it was the theater of opera and ballet. The landmark has been named after the Honored Artist of the RSFSR I.M.Yaushev since 1994. This talented performer has been loved by the public for many years.

The musical theater of Saransk staged performances and festivals. Famous performers often perform on the stage. The theater plays musical works of world classics and composers of Mordovia.

6. John the Theological Monastery

The architectural complex traces its history back to the construction of the Church of the Archangel Michael in 1702. Later, the St. John the Theological Cathedral appeared, and then other buildings. At the beginning of the 19th century, a temple of the Icon of the Sign of the Mother of God was built on the territory. In the 30s, it was destroyed and then rebuilt. The icon "Inexhaustible Chalice" is also kept here.

The architectural solution of this sight of Saransk is quite interesting. In the center of the symmetrical pentagon is the Church of St. John the Evangelist. On both sides of it are the Archangel and Znamenskaya churches. Towers are located in the corners. Outwardly, the monastery resembles a temple-fortress. The belfry previously served as an alarm signal. In the basement behind thick walls it was possible to hide a large number of of people.

Today pilgrims visit the monastery. It is open to all believers. Recently, a Sunday school was opened in the monastery.

7. Mordovian Republican United Museum of Local Lore

The largest museum in Saransk began its history in 1918. At first it was a small building, where exhibitions of various objects from the ancestral mansions were organized. After the revolution, the museum funds were significantly replenished. The museum has moved to different locations several times. Now it is located on Moskovskaya Street. Originally there was a church here.

Here are collected household items, archaeological finds, books, painting, sculpture, furniture. An interesting exhibition of weapons, collections of coins, watches and much more. The first hall is dedicated to weddings in compliance with Mordovian customs. The history of the region is tracked from hall to hall. Archaeological finds dating back to the Stone Age are presented. The second floor is connected with the history of the 20th century. This is a very interesting place worth visiting in Saransk.

8. Museum of military and labor feat

This museum was opened in Saransk in 1995 in memory of the heroic struggle of the Soviet people during the Second World War. It is located on Victory Square. The outline of the building follows the borders of Mordovia. The building is faced with granite in the colors of the St. George ribbon. The roof resembles a Tatar kokoshnik.

Four halls are equipped:

• "Glory";
• "Fiery front roads";
• "Generals";
• "Continuity".

In the first hall, a mosaic depicts soldiers and home front workers. The second contains various exhibits on a given topic. The third room displays images of Soviet commanders, as well as various weapons. The "Continuity" hall is dedicated to the period of the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya.

The museum contains items of uniform, samples of weapons of the war years. There are archival documents, photographs, letters, awards. Visitors can see thematic sculptures and paintings by Russian artists. In front of the museum there is an exhibition area with equipment from the times of the Great Patriotic War.

9. Nikolskaya Church

The five-domed red brick building was built in 1906. This is one of the oldest temples in Saransk. Before the revolution, the church was called Peter and Paul. After the establishment of Soviet power, it was used as a warehouse, a workshop. Despite this, it has survived.

Since 1990, the temple has been illuminated in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. In recent years, it has been restored and refurbished. The power and severity of forms of this architectural landmark of Saransk is given by red brick. The gilded domes are visible from different points of the city.

10. Millennium Square

One of the most important landmarks of the city is the Millennium Square. It was opened during the celebration of the anniversary of the unity of the Mordovian people with other peoples of the Russian state. The territory is lined with paving stones of different colors with national ornaments. There are many green spaces, unusual structures, benches.

The recreation area resembles European style... The square is home to one of the highest color music fountains in the country in the shape of a star. At its base there is a symbol from the national pattern. There is a special area where walking on water is allowed.

Often, guests of the capital show interest in a huge stone. A map of Mordovia of the 10th century and the family marks of the Rurikovichs are carved on it. There are many other places in the square where you can have a good rest. It is also located here National Library, near the state university.

11. National Drama Theater

The Mordovian Theater was founded in 1932. At first, here one could see scenes based on the works of Russian classics in the Mordovian language, and later performances by national authors.

The new theater building was opened in 2007. It is linked to the Museum of Fine Arts. The outside walls are finished with dark red bricks. Used inserts of Mordovian ornament. The ceremonial columns alternate with bronze sculptures of women and men in national costumes. The theatrical collective participates in various festivals, travels with performances to other cities. Spectators visit the theater with pleasure.

12. Russian Drama Theater

Performances based on the works of the classics can be seen at the Russian Drama Theater. Almost half of the troupe has the titles of People's and Honored Artists. A creative, professional team participates and wins in theater competitions and festivals of various levels. The repertoire of the theater is diverse. Both classics and "informal" performances are staged here.

13. Mordovia Arena

The football stadium in Saransk is unique architectural structure... It was specially built for the 2018 championship. The structure consists of a two-storey basement. Sloping walls protect spectators from the wind. The stands are divided into 4 parts. Among them there is a family area specially equipped for disabled people, a VIP area. Each sector has an entrance and an emergency exit, a toilet and a catering point.

The stadium is conveniently located from the airport, bus station and railway station... There are also hotels and other key infrastructure nearby.

14. Ice Palace

A modern sports complex in Saransk was opened in 2007. It occupies a large area. The main arena can seat 3,000 visitors. On the territory of the sports complex there are sports schools for figure skating, hockey, and short track speed skating. Sports events and ice shows are held in the palace arenas. The working condition of the ice is maintained with the help of modern equipment.

Museums and theaters, religious centers, sports complexes and other worthy sights of Saransk are always waiting for their visitors.

Some Russian cities do not have Kremlin and millionaire titles, but this does not make them less beautiful. For example, the city of Saransk in Mordovia. Once it was a small county town, but there was a fortress here. At first, only the military lived here, but in less than a century it turned from an outpost into a full-fledged city. There are many attractions here steeped in national culture and history.

Description of Saransk

Saransk is the capital of the Republic of Mordovia. The city is named after the Saranka River, which used to flow through the city. The area of ​​Saransk is 81.4 km2, and the population reaches almost 319 thousand people. Saransk is located on the East European Plain (Volga Upland), in the eastern part of Mordovia. The Insar River flows through the city, and the nearest regional center of Saransk is Penza.

The distance of Saransk from Moscow in a straight line is 500 km, however, due to the fact that Saransk is located away from federal highways, the distance along the road is 642 km

The history of the formation of the city

The history of Saransk began with the creation of a fortress in 1641. The created fort was called "Saransk Ostrozhek", and its first inhabitants were Cossacks, gunners, archers and Cossacks. Later, villagers from neighboring villages settled here. The fortress was made of wood, at the corners there were 16-meter towers, and the whole structure was surrounded by a bulk rampart. Saransk received the official status of the city in 1780, but he knew the center of the Saransk district earlier - in 1651. In 1670, the entire district was captured by the army of Stepan Razin, but after a few months the troops left the fortress. In the 18th century, the city lost its military significance.

Gradually, various types of industry developed in the city, and the economy depended on this. The all-round development of the city was facilitated by geographical position- Saransk was on the way between Crimea and Kazan, Moscow and Astrakhan. After the Pugachev Uprising, Catherine II ordered that the city be divided into streets and quarters. The city itself in 1796 became part of the Penza province, and then - to the Simbirsk province. The Civil War caused significant damage to the city. Hunger and unemployment came, some enterprises closed, but there was no fuel. The capital of Mordovia suffered another blow during the Great Patriotic War. In recent years, the city has been actively developing, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, entire residential areas, hotels, art districts and even a sports stadium were built.

How to get to Saransk

You can get to Saransk in several ways:

The main attractions of Saransk

Saransk is famous for its architectural, historical, natural and cultural attractions.

City architecture

The architectural sights of Saransk are temple buildings and modern buildings.

The Church of St. John the Theologian (Church of St. John the Theologian) was built in 1693 in the Naryshkin Baroque style. This is an Orthodox cathedral and an architectural monument of federal significance. It is considered the oldest surviving building in the republic. From 1991 to 2006, this building housed the Saransk and Mordovian diocese.

Initially, the temple was built to replace the old wooden church, and since the 18th century the building of the temple has been constantly reconstructed and completed. This is how several side-chapels and a bell tower appeared. After the revolution, the church was closed, and the building was used as an archive of the NKVD. At the end of World War II, the church was opened, and in 1991 (when the Saransk and Mordovian dioceses were allocated in the Penza diocese), the temple became the second cathedral.

Information for tourists:

• address: Demokraticheskaya street, 28 (city center);
• the official website of the deanery: http://sarep.ru;
• working hours: daily from 7:30 to 19:00;
• the entrance is free.

The Cathedral of Theodore Ushakov is an Orthodox church and a cathedral of the Saransk diocese... The temple was built in 2006 in architectural styles Empire and neo-Byzantine. The height of the main dome is 62 meters. Notable are 12 bells, created in Tutaev, and a gilded wooden iconostasis, created in Saratov (the author of the project is I. Shemyakin). The iconostasis is divided into three altars: Theodore Ushakov, Seraphim of Sarov and the holy martyrs of Mordovia.

St. John the Theological Church is more modest in size, so it turned out to be too small to fulfill the function of a cathedral. Barsanuphius (Archbishop of Saransk and Mordovia) initiated the construction of a new, larger building. And when in 2001 Admiral Ushakov was canonized, it was decided to name the temple under construction after him. A year after the start of construction, the cathedral was recognized as significant, and private sponsors were found. The new building was consecrated by Alexy II (Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia).

Information for tourists:

• address: Cathedral Square (coordinates: 54 ° 10′53 ″ N 45 ° 10′54 ″ E);
• official website: http://sobor-ushakova.ru;
• the temple works around the clock, the schedule of services is on the official website;
• the entrance is free.

Saransk railway station was built in 1940. True, at first it was a small building, so in 2009 a large-scale reconstruction took place. The modern building combines classical architectural and palace styles. The building itself has doubled, it was supplied with modern equipment, and the area in front of the station was expanded and refined.

Now the station building has a comfortable waiting room, touch guides have appeared, and the entrance group has been adapted for disabled people. For passengers with children, there are mother and child rooms, there are newsstands and a bistro in the waiting room.

Practical information:

• address: Vokzalnaya street, 7;
• official website: http://rzd.ru;
• working hours: daily, around the clock;
• the entrance is free.

Cultural entertainment of the Mordovian capital

The cultural attractions of Saransk are museums and theaters, libraries and city squares.

The Russian Drama Theater of Mordovia was opened in 1932. This institution hosts performances based on works of classical literature. Touring theater groups also perform on the stage of the theater. The Russian drama theater was recognized as the best professional and creative team. Every year he becomes a laureate, diploma winner and winner in various theatrical competitions and festivals. Nowadays, productions based on the works of Ostrovsky, Gogol, Koldoni, Gorin, Griboyedov, etc. are popular.

I went to see Dead Souls in Penza, and then I watched the same performance in another drama theater. The beauty of classics is that they are perceived in a new way every time. For example, my first impression of Gogol's play is a gloomy, utopian atmosphere, pity for the heroes and a little irony. The second time, all this "gray" faded into the background, I saw the meaning that was originally put into the work. I have been to the Saransk theater, local actors are worthy of their titles, so I sometimes visit it.

Information for tourists:

• address: Sovetskaya street, 60;
• official website: http://grdtrm.ru;
• working hours: from Tuesday to Friday (from 11:30 to 18:30);
• the cost of tickets depends on the performance ( average price: 300-400 rubles).

Cultural Center named after Gerard Depardieu

Center named after Gerard Depardieu is a cinema complex, opened by a French actor in the building of the cinema "Russia". The cultural object was reconstructed (it took 370 million rubles). The renovated cinema and concert hall has 630 seats, there are separate halls: children's, family and vip halls. The total area of ​​the cultural center is 3300 m2. Now it is planned to open a children's cafe and restaurant on the territory of the center.

Interesting fact: in 2013 Depardieu received Russian citizenship and residence permit in Saransk. The actor told reporters that he was going to get 7 passports from different countries - he positions himself as a citizen of the world. Your journey through different countries and Gerard Depardieu explained to the cities by the fact that the French government greatly increased taxes for wealthy citizens. Before his visits to Mordovia, Depardieu lived in Belgium. The actor does not have his own house in Saransk, he is registered in the apartment of his friend.

Information for visitors:

• address: Prospect 50th Anniversary of October, 17 "B";
• official website: http://kinosaransk.ru;
• working hours: daily from 9:00 to 0:00;
• ticket prices depend on the session.

The Erzya Museum of Fine Arts is not only an exhibition of paintings by Mordovian painters and sculptors, but also a research institution. At first, there was an art gallery of Sychkov in Saransk, but in 1987 it was reorganized into a museum of fine arts. In 1995, the museum was given its present name.

The museum's fund contains the largest collection of works by S. D. Erzya (200 exhibits). Dmitry Stepanovich is considered one of the most prominent sculptors of the 20th century. In addition, there are paintings by FV Sychkov and IK Makarov. All these artists were born and lived in Mordovia. The main collections of works of art belong to the XVIII-XIX. The museum has 3 branches: the Museum of Mordovian Culture, as well as the Erzya and Sychkov House-Museums.

Information for tourists:

• address: Kommunisticheskaya street, 61;
• official website: http://erzia-museum.ru;
• working hours: daily, except Monday (from 9:00 to 18:00);
• entrance ticket price: from 100 to 200 rubles (children under 7 years old and schoolchildren under 16 years old - free of charge).

Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture

The Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture was opened in 1999. The exposition is located in a building-monument of architecture (buildings of the XX century). At first, there was a branch of the 1st Army of the Eastern Front of the Red Army. Later in different time this building housed the Supreme Court, a hospital, the House of Unions, a branch of the Writers' Union, etc.

Now the museum's exposition includes items related to Mordovian culture: tools, clothing and household items, icons, paintings, sculptures, photographs, documents, etc. In total, the museum's fund contains about 4 thousand exhibits. There are several separate exhibitions, which are mainly devoted to national holidays and rituals (each of them occupies a separate hall). In addition, temporary exhibitions are sometimes held here.

Information for tourists:

• address: Sovetskaya street, 19;
• official site: http: // erzia / filialy / muzej-mnk;
• working hours: daily, except Monday (from 9:00 to 17:00);
• entrance cost: from 100 to 200 rubles (children under 7 years old and schoolchildren under 16 years old - free of charge).

Historical sights of Saransk

The main historical sights of the capital of Mordovia are monuments and memorial complexes.

The memorial complex to the soldiers of Mordovia is a tribute to the memory of Soviet soldiers, natives of the republic, who fell during the Great Patriotic War. The complex has been built and supplemented for over 40 years. In 1970, the center of the memorial was installed - a monument depicting Mother Mordovia and a warrior. Next to the monument is a granite pylon 18 meters high with an inscription on behalf of the grateful people. The project was developed by the architect A. Dushkin and executed by N. Tomsky. In 1985, a monument was erected here, symbolizing a soldier fleeing the shackles of war. Authors: N. Filatov and V. Brodovsky. Also have memorial complex built the Museum of Military and Labor Feat.

In the 21st century, a memorial wall was erected here, consisting of black slabs and columns, and a monument in the form of figures of Soviet prisoners of war from a Nazi concentration camp. Architects R. Kananin and A. Kostin have developed a plan for the exposition of the units military equipment... On the other side of the memorial, a chapel of Alexander Nevsky was built (architect - V. Babakov).

A couple of years ago I visited the museum of this complex. I was impressed not only by the exposition dedicated to the exploits of the Mordovian people. This is the first time I've ever seen such a building. Firstly, the shape of the building resembles a kokoshnik, and secondly, the facade consists of stripes of orange and black colors - like a St. George's ribbon. By the way, in one of the halls of the museum there is an exposition dedicated to the Mordovian servicemen who died in hot spots (Afghanistan, Chechnya, etc.). It seemed interesting to me, since usually modern exhibitions are rarely combined with exhibitions related to the Great Patriotic War.

Information for tourists:

• the museum is located at the address: Sovetskaya street, 34 "A", coordinates of the memorial complex: 54 ° 10'49 ″ N 45 ° 10'59 ″ E;
• the official website of the museum: http://patriotrm.clan.su;
• working hours: from Tuesday to Sunday (from 11:00 to 21:00);
• the entrance is free.

Monument to the heroes-stratonauts

The monument to the stratonauts was erected in 1963. It is dedicated to Pavel Fedoseenko, Ilya Uskin and Andrey Vasenko. They flew a stratospheric balloon in 1934. The flight altitude was 22 km, and with a decrease in altitude, the stratospheric balloon broke down, it crashed near the Mordovian village of Potizh-Ostrog. The monument was built after the All-Union project competition in 1957. There was the first competition, but it was not possible to erect the monument - the beginning of the Great Patriotic War prevented. The project was developed by the architect A. Dushkin and the sculptor A. Pismenny.

It is interesting that relatives of the aviators still live on the Mordovian land. Some of them came to the opening of the monument in 1963. Some personal belongings of stratonauts, documents and photographs were transferred to the local history museum.

Information for tourists:

• the monument is located on the Heroes-Stratonauts square;
• exact coordinates: 54 ° 11′45 ″ N 45 ° 11′22 ″ E;
• You can visit the attraction free of charge and at any time.

The monument to the builders of the Saransk fortress was erected in 1982. It is a sculptural composition in the form of a stone with an image of 5 heroic builders carved on it. The author of the project is sculptor V.P. Kozin.

Previously, there was a watchtower at this place. This tower was used to guide the construction of the rampart. Until the 20th century, neither the tower nor the rampart survived, so the idea arose to designate this place as a monument. I have seen similar objects in different cities. For example, in Penza, a fortress has not survived either, since it was made of wood, but it was built late, so it quickly lost its military significance. The place where the outpost was located is marked from different sides: on the south side - an artificial rampart and a cannon, on the west - the posts of the outpost, etc.

Information for tourists:

• the monument is located near the Fountain Descent (Moskovskaya Street);
• exact coordinates: 54 ° 10′46 ″ N 45 ° 11′02 ″ E;
• you can see the attraction at any time and for free.

Natural monuments of the Mordovian capital

The most beautiful natural places in Saransk are considered to be city parks, beaches, squares and botanical gardens.

Botanical Garden named after Rzhavitin

The VN Rzhavitin Botanical Garden was established in 1960. The object belongs to the Mordovian State University named after N.P. Ogarev (Faculty of Biology), but it was opened by Professor Rzhavitin.

The area of ​​the botanical garden is 35.1 hectares. More than 1,700 species of local Mordovian flora grow here. Particularly noteworthy are garden compositions - alpine slides, flower beds, etc. The most rare species: weigela, speria, Manchurian walnut, Maas cherry, Amur velvet, cork tree, etc.

Information for tourists:

• garden address: p. Lukhovka-1, Michurin Street (3 km from Saransk);
• it is convenient to get there by buses No. 7, 109, 110 or by minibus No. 14 to the stop "Avtoremzavod";
• official garden: http://bio.mrsu.ru;
• working hours: Monday to Friday - from 09:00 to 16:00 (from May to October);
• admission is free, but by appointment.

Park named after Pushkin

Pushkin Park in Saransk was opened in 1935. It was the first city park in the republic, before that there was only Pushkin Garden. There are several sculptures in the park (among which there are monuments to Pushkin and Lenin). art objects (bench of reconciliation, topiary, etc.) and many attractions. And also on the territory of the park there are several fast food points, cinemas (5D, 7D, etc.) and a planetarium. During the holidays, there are special events that anyone can attend.

Historical note: the first city garden was mentioned in 1870. There was no equipment or buildings. Only trees grew on an area of ​​about 2 acres. The city garden was named after the famous Russian poet in 1899, and a bust of Pushkin was placed in the center of the garden (it was a gift from Vladimir Lilienfeld, the chairman of the regional council). A summer theater and a cinema were also built here (but it burned down in 1929).

Information for tourists:

• address: Krasnoarmeyskaya street, 12;
• official website: http://parkisaranska.ru;
• admission to the park is free, visits to attractions - from 50 rubles.

Pond at the stadium "Start"

The pond at the Start stadium is a reservoir that is used for riding catamarans and boats. However, locals come here for summer vacation... On the shore of the reservoir there is a comfortable beach with changing cabins and dry closets. The beach has a lifeguard booth, a small children's area, and ice cream and drink kiosks. Sports and swimming equipment rental is also organized on the beach. During the warmer months, open airs and discos are held on the beach. Lovers active rest can find an equipped beach volleyball field.

The stadium was built in 2004 as a multifunctional sports complex. In addition to the beach, there are football fields (with natural and artificial turf), jogging tracks, an arena for athletics, tennis courts and a gym. "Start" is considered the largest stadium in Mordovia, its capacity is almost 12 thousand people.

Once I was on this beach. True, I could not swim, since it was in the spring, the water was still cold. While my management was talking to the stadium staff, a few of my colleagues and I decided to take a look around. At first we decided that this pond was created for beauty, in order to create the atmosphere, the scale of the stadium. When we were leaving, the staff of the stadium told us that special treatment facilities were laid along the bottom of the reservoir, so the water is safe for swimming.

Information for tourists:

• stadium address: Moskovskaya street, 12;
• official website: http://startrm.ru;
• working hours: daily from 7:00 to 22:00;
• the entrance is free.

What season is it better to come

Temples, monuments and parks of Saransk are good at any time of the year. There are also seasonal attractions in the capital of Mordovia. These are national and folklore holidays.

"Sabantuy"

"Sabantuy" is a republican Tatar holiday dedicated to the end of spring field work. The holiday takes place in the open air. In the program "Sabantuya": rewarding the best agricultural workers, sports competitions, attractions, national Tatar cuisine, live music, etc. Participants in competitions and competitions receive the titles of strongmen, live sheep and other valuable gifts.

Usually guests of honor come to "Sabantuy" (governor, mayor, etc.). People from neighboring villages and regions come here. You can visit such an event with children, as it takes place during daylight hours, and alcohol is not sold during the holiday.

Information for tourists:

• location of the holiday: the village of Lyambir, Lenin Square;
• it is convenient to get there by minibus number 103 (from a stop opposite the "Virage" car shop);
• time: third decade of June;
• there is no need to pay for the entrance to "Sabantuy".

Video: how Sabantuy is celebrated in Mordovia

Entertainment for children

Children's attractions in Saransk are a puppet theater, amusement parks, sports complexes and zoos.

Republican Puppet Theater

The Puppet Theater of Mordovia was founded in 1938. At first, the theatrical collective worked only as a touring (traveling) group. In 1970, the chief director of the theater V. Kazachenko staged the first performance intended for viewing by adults. A few years later, the collective was given a stationary building, where the puppet theater is still located. The auditorium accommodates 180 spectators, and on its stage you can watch performances based on classical fairy tales (Mordovian folklore).

The puppet theater performs not only in its own premises. The collective is still actively touring (often in Mordovia, Moscow, Penza and Nizhny Novgorod regions). In addition, the staff of the institution often participates in festivals and city holidays.

Information for tourists:

• address: Volodarskogo street, 90 "A";
• official website: http://gtkrm.ru; Since 1969, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, People's Artist of the Republic of Mordovia Vladimir Ivanovich Sidorin worked at the theater

  Ski and biathlon complex

  Saransk ski and biathlon complex was built in 2007, and in 2013 it was reconstructed. Ski and biathlon tracks can be used both in winter (skis, snow-scooters, etc.) and in summer (roller skis, roller skates, bicycles, etc.). Length ski slopes- more than 2.5 km (the track is illuminated at night). All points of the complex are equipped with chronometers and other measuring instruments. And also there is a shooting gallery (you can shoot from bows and crossbows, everything you need can be rented).

  The complex has 1200 seats, gym, buffet, etc. Your own and rental inventory can be prepared in a special room, there are lockers. If you want to stay in a complex with an overnight stay, or a child needs a rest, a hotel and a dining room have been built here for this. And the parents of a young tourist can sign up for a sauna (in winter) or rent a gazebo in nature (in summer).

  V ski and biathlon complex Mordovia several times hosted competitions of an all-Russian scale: the Russian Summer Biathlon Championship, in 2008 - the final of the first Winter Spartakiad of Russian Youth

  Saransk Zoo

  The Saransk City Zoo was established in 2001. The initiative for the creation belonged to Ivan Nenyukov (the mayor of the city) and Yuri Filev. At first it was a small exhibition of animals with small animals for contact. Later, large animals also appeared here. Now the zoo is a favorite vacation spot for the townspeople, annually visited by up to 80 thousand people, of which almost half are children.

  Now the zoo is home to 120 species of animals (more than 500 animals and birds). More than 40 species living here are listed in the Red Data Books of the republic and Russia. More than half of the species are found only in the Mordovian fauna. Peacocks, cougars, tigers, monkeys, bears, camels, etc. are very popular. In addition to the stationary exposition, the zoo sometimes organizes offsite exhibitions in neighboring villages. It also hosts thematic events dedicated to various holidays (Children's Day, Day of the Elderly, etc.).

  Information for tourists:

  • address: Pervomayskaya street, 6;
  • official website: http://zoo13.ru;
  • working hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00;
  • entrance cost: up to 160 rubles.

  Video: a walk through the Saransk Zoo

  How long does it take to look around the city

  You can see the main sights of Saransk in 1-2 days. If you did not manage to do this in a day, then you will need a place to sleep. There are many hotels and hotels in Saransk, and the prices here are much lower than in Moscow, so it will not be difficult to find a suitable place.

  What else to see

  If you have a little time left, visit one more place - "Fox Bridge".

  "Fox Bridge"

  "Fox Bridge" is a park ensemble, opened in 2009. It is a small bridge with tracery metal railings and a sculpture in the center of the ensemble. This is the figure of a fox, the prototype of which was the fox from the coat of arms of Saransk (the coat of arms was approved by Catherine II in 1781).

  The object quickly became popular with local residents... There is even a sign - if you rub the nose of the fox, then luck will come. But especially the townspeople love the orbs of divination, mounted on small posts on both sides of the bridge. To get a prediction, you just need to spin the balls. They come here in pairs or whole families, the newlyweds arrange photo sessions here.

  Information for tourists:

  • The Fox Bridge is located next to the SD Erzya Museum;
  • exact coordinates: 54 ° 11'5 "N 45 ° 10'43" E;
  • you can come to the bridge at any time and free of charge.
  
  "Fox bridge" in a short time became popular place residents of Saransk and guests of the capital of Mordovia (many want to believe in a miracle, in a better life, success in business and in the fulfillment of cherished desires)

  Here are some tips for staying in the Mordovian capital:

• If you are going to travel out of town, keep in mind that the bus station is located far from the train station.
• You don't have to have a lot of cash with you, the prices in Saransk are not high, and cards are accepted in almost all shops.
• Select a convenient roaming tariff in advance. You don't have to change the SIM card, but you can connect some options. In Mordovia, there are all the same operators as in Moscow.
• Prepare a tourist map before the trip.
  Before the trip, save the tourist map of Mordovia, which indicates the sights of Saransk and its environs

Saransk was founded in 1641 as a fortress with the name Saransk Ostrozhek (from the word sara - swampy floodplain). The fortress was built of wooden logs, square in plan with towers at the corners, in the center of the walls and with one tower inside.

By the 18th century, the wooden fortress was dilapidated, the city turned from a defense city into a trade and craft one, and the streets began to be built up according to a rectangular layout.

Since 1991, Saransk has been the capital of the Republic of Mordovia and has a population of just over 300 thousand people. Not a trace remained of the historical fortress, and for the 2018 World Cup, the city center was rebuilt beyond recognition, so it was very interesting to go and look at the "new clothes" of Saransk.

First Saransk Train Station was built in 1893. In the early 1940s. the station square was expanded, and the station building was rebuilt in the style of Soviet constructivism with columns and statues.

In 2009, the Soviet railway station was demolished and a new railway station building was built in its place, now it looks like this:

A monument to the stratonauts is erected in the center of the station square.

Stratonaut - a person who flew into the stratosphere on a stratosphere.

Monument to the heroes-stratonauts installed in Saransk in 1963 in honor of three pilots who crashed during the descent in the south of Mordovia.

By Lenin Avenue we go to the center of Saransk. What an interesting color scheme for fences, only the sign “Attention! Fence!"

The central streets in Saransk are duplicated in Mordovian (Erzya and Moksha) languages. Erzya and Moksha are two subethnos of the Mordovian people. I am very glad that the small peoples of Russia do not forget about their roots.

House of Unions(Lenin Avenue, 12) was built in 1957, ranked as an architectural monument of regional significance, it is not touched. And behind the House of Unions there is a ridiculous plastic box, this is the Ministry of Finance.

I met on the way fox with cubs... The fox is a symbol of Saransk, it is depicted on the emblem of the city, as an indicator of the wealth of the Mordovian forests with a valuable fur animal.

At the address Lenin Avenue, 11 is gymnasium number 12... In 1934, a school was built on this site, which in 1991 received the status of a gymnasium.

In 2001, the reconstruction was completed and the building changed beyond recognition, now the 12th gymnasium looks like this:

Here comes Ministry of Finance closer (street Kommunisticheskaya 33/1), isn't it a terrible building, probably built in the 2000s.

And this is how the same building looked before, without an ugly extension and plastic trim:

Good that National Bank of the Republic of Mordovia occupies an old Stalinist building, otherwise it would look the same as the Ministry of Finance.

House of the Republic- the residence of the Head of the Republic of Mordovia. Located on Sovetskaya Square. Built in 1987, and it's even strange that it was not rebuilt into plastic nonsense.

Here, on Sovetskaya Square, there is another Soviet building untouched by plastic - House of Soviets decorated with a Mordovian pattern. The building was built in 1939, now it houses the State Assembly of the Republic of Mordovia.

Soviet square- the oldest square in the city, is a pedestrian section of Sovetskaya Street. And not a single shop. Why?

Building administration of Saransk was built in 1915, initially it housed a merchant club and a teachers' seminary. The building was given the status of an architectural monument of the history and culture of Saransk at the beginning of the 20th century.

The corner house with a clock and a boarded-up front entrance (Krasnoarmeyskaya st., 47) is incredibly attracting attention.

The city clock did not appear on the house right away. In the photo from about the 60s. you can see the same house without a clock. Then this section of the street was still passable.

Victory Square- memorial part of Saransk. There is an eternal flame, a monument to those killed in the Great Patriotic War and a very strange at first glance building - a museum of military and labor exploits.

Museum of Military and Labor Feat was opened in 1995. As conceived by the architect, the building is made in the form of the borders of Mordovia, and on top is decorated with a kokoshnik with copper medallions. To add mourning, the museum is faced with granite slabs in the colors of the St. George ribbon. To be honest, this whole structure looks ridiculous and even frightening.

Eternal flame and monument to the soldiers of Mordovia who fell in the Great Patriotic War established in 1970. The sculpture depicts Mother Mordovia giving a sword to her son-soldier. Columns with a memorial wall were installed in 2005.

In 2000 was built chapel of Alexander Nevsky(red).

Newbie Cathedral of St. Theodore Ushakov was built in 2006.

Fedor Fedorovich Ushakov was a talented Russian naval commander and admiral, won 43 naval battles and did not suffer a single defeat, did not lose a single ship in battles, not a single subordinate was captured. Since 2001, he has been canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church as a locally revered saint of the Saransk and Mordovian diocese.

Monument to Admiral Ushakov was installed on the cathedral square also in 2006.

To the right of the cathedral can be found family monument installed here in 2008. The monument is located as if the family is heading to the temple, cleverly thought up.

Wedding Palace(Sovetskaya street, 47a) - another collective farm plastic box.

On one side of Cathedral Square shopping center Rio and some kind of space office building.

On the other side is the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Mordovia.

Main post office, you are amazing! (Bolshevistskaya st., 31)

The new building was built in 2013 on the site of the old main post office, which stood for 77 years (from 1934 to 2011).

That which could not be demolished is lined with fiberglass on all sides.

Republican Children's Library, opened since 1960. In 2010, Ogarev Plaza was built next to the library.

Or the 26th building of the Mordovian State University, next to it the construction of the hotel is nearing completion (screen from google maps).

Came out on Millennium Square... It was built in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the unity of the Mordovian people with the peoples of Russia, which was in 2012.

Previously, this place was the location of the central sports stadium "Svetotekhnika". Until 2010, it was the home arena of the Mordovia football club. In the summer of 2010, the demolition of the stadium began, on the site of which Millennium Square was built.

A fountain and a universal sports hall "Arena Mordovia" have been erected in the center of Millennium Square. It's good that it is signed on the map, otherwise you might accidentally think that this is just another shopping center.

New the first building of Moscow State University(Mordovia State University) named after Ogarev - the Chinese version of the Moscow State University (Moscow State University) named after M.V. Lomonosov.

The U-shaped extension next to it is the administrative and library (main) building, they did not demolish and rebuild it, they just covered it with plastic. Now the main building looks far from being the main one.

The old first building was built in the 40s, in 2011 it was demolished. The construction of the new building was completed in 2016.

National Library. A.S. Pushkin(Bohdana Khmelnitsky St., 26) was founded in 1899, and moved to the current building in 1970. In 2009, a new 9-storey building was added to the library building, and floors were added to the old building and double-glazed windows were inserted.

This is how the old building looked like before the reconstruction. Even somehow disrespectful for the library.

We turn to Bohdan Khmelnitsky.

The gray plastic box is an entertainment complex.

Further, the yellow building is the hotel "Meridian". This is a new building. Before him, a mansion was built on this site in 1947, where important guests of Saransk stayed. Since 2000, it has housed a children's medical institution. In 2010, the mansion was demolished and the current building appeared in its place.

Red building - State Musical Theater. I. M. Yausheva, also new building in 2011.

Republican Palace of Culture(Proletarskaya street, 39), was completely rebuilt in 2012.

It was originally built in 1974 and looked just awful. But what it was rebuilt looks at least ridiculous.

The street is communist, again fences with striped posts and another blue shopping center on the horizon. Oh, no, this is the main post office.

The last attraction that we will see in Saransk is Museum of Fine Arts. S. D. Erzya(street Kommunisticheskaya, 61).

Stepan Dmitrievich Erzya(real name - Nefyodov) - Russian and Soviet artist, sculptor, master of wood sculpture, representative of the Art Nouveau style. The pseudonym reflects the artist's belonging to the Erzya ethnic group as part of the Mordovian peoples.

The museum has been operating since 1958, then it was still located in the building of the fire station. In 1976, a new building was erected, which still receives visitors.

If you have time, be sure to visit the Erzya Museum.

Posted Thu, 31/10/2019 - 08:02 by Cap

Mordovia is proud of all the peoples who have ever inhabited it. The republic scrupulously collects everything related to national identity, but at the same time emphasizes the inextricable connection with the rest of Russia. Orthodox churches and monasteries are a great opportunity for pilgrims to visit holy places, as well as travel all over Mordovia.
Many sights are concentrated in Saransk. The most demanding tourist will be able to occupy himself here: art Gallery, theater, walking areas, monuments - what is there in the capital of the republic. Another direction is travel to the bosom of nature. National park Smolny, lakes and rivers, as well as forests of all types are ideal for ecotourism lovers.

MAP and Geography of Mordovia

Distance from Moscow is 621 km. Saransk was founded as a fortress to protect the borders of the Moscow state in 1641. Initially, the fortress was called "Saransk prison" and stood on the banks of the Insar River, at the mouth of the Sarley River (hence the name).

The first settlers of the fortress were Cossacks and archers, then the local population moved here from the nearest villages. At various times, the fortress was captured by the rebellious detachments of S. Razin and E. Pugachev.

Saransk city history.

In the 18th century, the city expanded and gradually began to turn into a commercial and industrial center. Single handicraft production grew into small factories and artels, and trade in local goods developed. In the 19th century, a series of large fires destroyed almost the entire city, but it was always rebuilt. The development of Saransk was positively influenced by the Moscow-Kazan line passing through it. railroad... From 1780 to 1930 Saransk was a district town geographically belonging to the Penza province. In 1930, the Mordovian Autonomous Region was formed, then it became a republic, but Saransk has always remained the capital.

Geographical position

It is located in the central part of the East European Plain on the Volga Upland (Volga basin) in the forest-steppe landscapes of the central part of the Insara basin, 642 km (500 km in a straight line) southeast of Moscow. The area of ​​the city is 81.478 km².

The city of Saransk is located in the eastern part of the Republic of Mordovia. The distance from Moscow in a straight line is 500 km, however, due to the fact that Saransk is located away from federal highways, the distance by road is 642 km. The nearest regional center is Penza (128 km). Geographic coordinates (city center): 54 ° 11 ′ north latitude and 45 ° 11 ′ east longitude.

Saransk is located in the Moscow time zone (Moscow time). The time offset from UTC is +3: 00.

The climate is moderately continental, characterized by relatively cold, frosty winters and moderately hot summers. The average annual temperature is +3.9 ° C. The average winter temperature is -11 ° C, summer +18 ° C.

The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of -11.7 ° C, the warmest is July, with an average temperature of +19.3 ° C. The absolute temperature maximum is +37 ° C (an abnormal heat was observed in 2010, the air temperature exceeded +39 ° C), and the absolute temperature minimum is -49 ° C. The average annual precipitation is about 500 mm. Deviation towards minimum and maximum values ​​up to 180 mm.

monument to Patriarch Nikon in Saransk

Modern Saransk.

Modern Saransk is a beautiful, prosperous city - it is political, economic and Cultural Center republics. He has repeatedly won prizes in the annual competition "The Most Comfortable City in Russia". There are several museums and theaters, shopping and entertainment centers, modern cinemas, swimming pools and sports complexes in Saransk. Inclusion in the list of participating cities of the 2018 World Cup was an honor for the city and prompted to actively prepare for the event and prepare the Saransk Arena stadium. Saransk has been actively building in recent years. The buildings of modern architecture look impressive, especially the city center.

Sights.

The city is closely intertwined with the Soviet legacy and modernity. This is especially reflected in the names of streets and squares. Sovetskaya Square is the main square of the city; it has existed since the 17th century, having changed several names during this time. On the square there are administrative buildings and a monument to Lenin. Political, cultural and sporting events take place here, and the main New Year tree of the city is set up. Cathedral Square. A new cathedral square was formed near the cathedral of Fyodor Ushakov. There is a monument to the legendary admiral on it, as well as the well-known "Monument to the Family" by the sculptor N. Filatov.

Cathedral of Theodore Ushakov.

The Cathedral of Theodore Ushakov was built in 2006. It has become one of the largest churches in Russia and the highest in the Volga region. The height of the building is 63 meters, the area is 900 sq. m, capacity - 3000 people. The stone building was erected in the neoclassical style, in the form of a rotunda with 4 corner bell towers, on which there are 12 bells. The interior is luxurious, the wooden iconostasis is covered with gold leaf. The temple contains the relics of the great naval commander, holy righteous warrior Fyodor Ushakov, canonized in 2001.

Park them. Pushkin.

The park is located on the site of the former city garden. The name of A.S. Pushkin's garden was given in honor of the 100th anniversary of the poet's birth, in 1899. In 1935 it was expanded, received a different status, but the name remained the same. The area of ​​the park is almost 40 hectares. There are modern attractions, summer cafes, concert and dance floors. You can also see sculptures depicting the heroes of Pushkin's fairy tales and other characters. On the territory of the park there is a city zoo, from the side of Sovetskaya Square, the most beautiful Fountain Descent leads to it, on which the monument "Pushkin and the Muse" is erected, as well as a monument to the founders of the city. In the summer, Saransk blooms with many flower beds and landscape compositions. The cleanliness of the streets business card Saransk. Visiting tourists will be pleased to walk around the city, and there will be something to see.

Mordovia Arena.

The stadium was specially designed for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Four matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup were held here. The capacity is 30,000 spectators (44,149 at the time of the FIFA World Cup). The appearance of the stadium is based on the sun - the main symbol of the ancient myths and legends of the Mordovian people. The rectangle of the structure is smoothly rounded and resembles a pipe closed in a ring. The field and the stands are hidden behind an external skeleton of metal structures that grow out of the concrete base of the stand and pass into the canopy above it. The structure is inclined towards the inside of the arena bowl, creating the effect of "airiness". The stadium is unique in its small size. The exterior of the building is decorated with bright sunny colors.

John the Theological Church.

John the Theological Church is architectural monument federal significance. This is the oldest preserved temple in the city. Presumably, the wooden church was built before the fortress was founded, around 1600. In 1693, a stone building was erected. In the 30s of the XX century, the temple was closed and reopened only in 1944. Under Soviet rule, for a long time it was the only functioning temple in Saransk.

St. Nicholas Church.

St. Nicholas Church is one of the surviving ones during the Soviet era. It was built in 1906. The temple was built of red brick with a three-tiered bell tower. Before the revolution, it was called Peter and Paul. From 1937 to 1990 the church was used as a warehouse, administrative building, library. Since 1990, it began to function again, was restored and re-consecrated in honor of Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Aal-Mansur Mosque.

The central mosque Aal-Mansur was built in 2002. The mosque has a capacity of over 1000 people. Nearby for Muslims there is a park area of ​​about 2 hectares, a parking lot is open. In addition to the above, in Saransk there are also Orthodox churches and monasteries, mosques, as well as representations of other religious denominations.

Founded in the 2nd half of the 16th century. In the "List of inhabited places of the Penza province" (1869) Staraya Terizmorga is an owner's village of 272 households (2,127 people) of the Insar district. According to the data of 1913, there were 486 households (3,285 people) in Staraya Terizmorg; zemstvo school, 16 windmills, 2 blacksmiths, butter churn, 3 slugs, 3 wool scrapers, 9 beekeepers, a shop, 2 brick sheds; estates of Satina and Kavtorina; Nikolskaya Church (1894; since 1985 - active). In 1931, the village had 585 households (3,332 people). In 1934 there were 2 collective farms - them. Budyonny and "17 years of October", since 1974 - "40 years of October", since 1996 - SKHPK "Staroterizmorgsky". In a modern village - high school, library, House of culture, first-aid post, 3 shops; a monument to the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War.
In 1957 the Staroterizmorgsky folklore choir was founded. Old Terizmorga is the birthplace of poet I.M.Devin, folklorist T.P. Devyatkina, scientist-chemist S.A.Yamashkina, candidate of historical sciences T.N.Kaderova, R.N. Yamashkina, candidate of philological sciences A.P. Kochevatkina , II Sheyanova, candidate of philosophical sciences V. G. Sheyanov, candidate of technical sciences Yu. I. Sheyanov, candidate of chemical sciences N. G. Sheyanov, candidate of economic sciences O. I. Sheyanov. The Staroterizmorgskaya village administration includes the village. Akshov (34 people) and the village. Porub (31 persons).

- a real reserve of Moksha culture. The village is located in the Staroshaigovsky district of the republic, on the left bank of the Sivin.

The village arose in the second half of the 16th century on the banks of the Sivin River. The inhabitants of Terizmorga have long been engaged in agriculture and beekeeping. Now about 800 people live here, mainly Mordva-Moksha. In 1992, the Moksha Culture Center was opened in Old Terizmorg, and in 2007 the First Festival of Finno-Ugric Peoples was held. In the center of the village there is the majestic St. Nicholas Church, nearby is the open-air ethnographic museum "Peasant Estate". The local folk choir gives concerts in many countries around the world.
Old Terizmorga is a Moksha village where the traditions and customs of the Mordovian people are carefully preserved and passed on to the younger generation. This village is called a unique treasure of Mordovian national culture... In Old Terizmorg, residents wear national clothes and perform national rituals for everyone. Back in 1797, Polish writer and archaeologist Jan Potocki described local life: “Mordovians, especially girls, dress extremely strange and fantastic.
They wear large pieces of wool in their ears; Bells are woven into the hair, and large copper bells are tied around the neck. In Old Terizmorg, tourists will be told about every detail of the costume. In the village, you can visit the open-air ethnographic complex "House of a Prosperous Peasant": there is a bathhouse, which the caretakers heat for tourists, and a stove, where food is prepared. Guests can try pancakes and pozu, a low alcohol beetroot drink. On Sundays, all residents of Staraya Terizmorga gather in the Nikolskaya Church, a white building with blue domes. In the modern village there is a secondary school, a library, a House of Culture, a first-aid post, shops, a monument to the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War has been erected.
Old Terizmorga is the birthplace of the poet I. M. Devin, folklorist T. P. Devyatkina, scientist-chemist S. A. Yamashkin.

Echoes of the ancient beliefs of the Mordovians are still valid: people from all over the republic, and from other regions of Russia, go to the ancient oak tree, which still grows in the thicket of the Simkinsky Natural Park.
Many are sure that it was the oak that helped them give birth to a child, maintain health and become happy.
There are many places on earth that are credited with properties that violate the laws of nature, or the intervention of divine forces. Mordovia is no exception. Far beyond the borders of the republic, an ancient oak tree is known in the Bolshebereznikovsky district, according to local residents, possessing healing properties and healing from sterility.
This tree is over 600 years old. Popular rumor says that it helps to give birth to healthy children, maintain family happiness and fulfills various cherished desires. Oak grows in Simkinsky natural park Mordovia and not only became a local landmark, but even officially received the status of a wildlife monument in Russia.
- I learned about this oak when I was studying at a technical school. My sister and I made wishes there, and they came true! Now I continue to visit the oak every year and take my husband with me. I ask for health and happiness for my son. And who does not believe, let him go to the oak and check!
Valentina Alexandrovna, resident of Saransk
At the time of Baptism, the Mordovians categorically refused to accept someone else's faith (although now they are considered the most Christianized people of the Volga region. - Ed.). To perform pagan rituals, they had to choose secret places. It was near this tree that the people turned to their gods, conducted prayers and magical rites, and made sacrifices. It is obvious that then the belief in the special properties of this place and the tree growing on it arose.
- My husband and I have not had children for a long time, although we have been married for a long time. We started thinking about adopting a child from an orphanage, but a neighbor told me about this miraculous oak tree in Berezniki. Well, I went there secretly from my husband. I arrived early in the morning and had to wander around a bit and look for him. I sat down to the oak, talked to him, to myself, of course. Tied a ribbon, touched the tree branches, looked into the hollow, said goodbye to him. After about three weeks, I decided to once again do a pregnancy test, and then I was surprised: two strips. I ran straight to the doctor, he confirmed my pregnancy.

Insar St. Olginsky Monastery
It arose on the basis of a small hotel for nuns, founded in the 80s of the XIX century. In 1900, a nearby temple was consecrated. It has 12 chapters, all small. The purpose of this architecture is to reduce the focus on a bulky facade. In Soviet times, it housed a museum of local lore. Since 1988, the monastery began to revive. At the time of the restoration, 30 sisters lived in the monastery.

Klyuchevskaya desert
Located near the border with the Chuvash Republic. The monastery arose in the 18th century and dates back to the appearance of the icon at the holy source. The spring was popular even during the years of desolation of the monastery. It began to be restored in the mid-90s of the last century. The old buildings were restored, a new bell tower, baths with a chapel at the source and a hotel for pilgrims were built.

Paigarm Paraskevo-Ascension Monastery
The convent was founded in 1865. It grew rapidly, with workshops and an orphanage working there. The main shrine is the icon of the holy Martyr Paraskeva, which contains a particle of her relics. There are two cathedrals, two churches and three chapels built on the territory. Each building has its own characteristics, but the ensemble looks like a single whole. Nearby: a spring with a chapel and a bathhouse and a hotel for pilgrims.

Sanaksar Monastery
Built in the Temnikovsky district in the middle of the 17th century. For some time the male abode was considered one of the spiritual centers of the country. After 60 years of desolation, it began to recover in 1991. A small sawmill and a candle shop were opened. In the forest nearby is the holy spring of the Monk Theodore. The territory has been ennobled, baths and convenient access to the water have been built.

Makarovsky St. John the Theological Monastery
Founded in the mid-90s of the last century, while most of the temples and other buildings were built much earlier. They have been restored and supplemented with the necessary modern details. There was a churchyard here in the 18th century. There are a number architectural features... For example, the bell tower is built into the fence along with the towers. It is the residence of the local metropolitan. The Synodal Department for Youth Affairs operates on the basis of the monastery.

- a village in Ruzaevskoye on the Pishle river.

Suburb of Ruzayevka. Population - 3737 inhabitants. 1412 yards. There are two mosques in the village (one of them is the largest in the republic).
Population 3737, people (2017), mostly Tatars.

Located on the river. Pishle, 3 km from the district center and railway station Ruzayevka.

The name is hydronym, the definition indicates the ethnic composition of the population. Founded at the beginning of the 17th century, as evidenced by the documents of the Insar district court on the allotment of lands in these places to the Tatar prince Uraz (1631).
In the "List of inhabited places of the Penza province" (1869) Pishlya is a state-owned village of 345 households (2,255 people) of the Insar district; there were 4 mosques. According to the 1913 census, there were 584 households (3,607 people) in the Tatar Pishle; 3 Tatar schools, 5 bakery stores, 2 fire trucks, a mill with an oil engine and 8 wind turbines, 3 churns and slips, 4 smithies, a brick shed.

In 1929, the collective farm "Kech" ("Power"; chairman IF Zemin) was formed from 28 households, in 1939 - the 2nd, "Chatky" ("Iskra"), since 1958 - an enlarged farm "Russia", since 1997 - 2 K (F) X. In a modern village there is a secondary school, a library, a House of Culture, a kindergarten, 5 shops; a monument to the soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War; 2 mosques.

Tatar Pishlya is the birthplace of the writer Sh. Kamal (one of the village streets and a school bear his name), agronomist D. D. Gurin, Honored Worker of Public Education of the Republic of Mordovia R. S. Gorbunova. The Tatar-Pishlinskaya rural administration includes the village of Bogolyubovka (2 people)

arrival in the village of the mufti from Ufa

History
Previously, it was part of the Insar district of the Penza province.

In 1869 there were 345 households in the Tatar Pishle. In the article "From the history of Staraya Ruzayevka" prof. ID Voronin cites a document from the Insar district court, from which it is clear that the lands along the rivers Pishlya, Nurkolei and Paygarma were assigned to the Temnikov Tatar prince Uraz in 1631.
This year is the year of foundation of the village of Tatarskaya Pishli.

Notable natives
Sharif Kamal (1884-1942) - Tatar writer.

As a child, I was born and raised on the street named after the legendary Admiral Ushakov in the village. Krasnogorskiy.

And I was always interested in the fate of this famous naval commander, since his victories were unique, he did not suffer a single defeat and did not lose a single ship. Admiral Ushakov was like an invincible Suvorov, but on the sea battlefields!

The life and heroic biography of the righteous warrior Theodore is inextricably linked with the Crimea and Sevastopol!

It was thanks to Russian weapons and Russian courage that it was possible to keep the Crimean peninsula from enemies.

And now it would be useful for us to look deep into history, since pressure on Russia is not new, and wars against our Motherland have been declared more than once. But our valiant ancestors always knew how to stand up for their land!

Sanaksar Monastery

Sanaksar Monastery in honor of Christmas Holy Mother of God in Temnikov, Krasnoslobodsk diocese
Address: 431220, Russia, rspb. Mordovia, Temnikov

It is located in the bend of the Moksha River, three kilometers from the town of Temnikov, downstream of the river. On the north and west sides it is adjoined by pine forests and groves, from the south and east beyond Moksha there are floodplain meadows rich in herbs and countless large and small lakes. The monastery got its name from the Sanaksar lake lying in the lowland near its walls. The history of the monastery goes back almost three and a half centuries.

In 1659, a resident of the city of Temnikov, a scribe and a serving nobleman Luka Yevsyukov, owning the land on the banks of the Moksha, found this place very convenient for the solitary life of a monastic, and therefore, having love and zeal for the monastic rank, he decided to found a monastery. For this purpose, he invited the elder Abbot Theodosius from the deserted Old Kadomsky monastery, who later decided to stay here forever. With the help of Luka Yevsyukov and, probably, the brethren who came from the Old Kadoma monastery and the desert-lovers who had joined the desert, hegumen Theodosius first built a chapel for the administration of a prayer rite in it, then they began to clear the forest and a place for the construction of a monastery, built the cells necessary for housing. The small brotherhood gathered in the Lord, under the leadership of Abbot Theodosius, lived in this way in squalor for about ten years.

In 1669, the inhabitants of Temnikov, together with the hegumen Theodosius, asked His Holiness Patriarch Joasaph II to bless and allow them to build a church in the Sanaksar desert in the name of the Most Pure Mother of God, the Meeting of the miraculous icon of Her Vladimirsky, and to be here a deserted monastery for the monks, exhibiting, in addition to the urgent need for those gathered of hermit dwellers in the church, also the reason that there are no men's or women's monasteries near them, and those who wish to be tonsured have nowhere to fulfill this desire. According to this general request, in the same year, on October 30, Patriarch Josaph II gave a blessed letter to build a church and a monastery. Probably, the first monastery was extremely poor, for the construction was delayed, and only in 1676, at the request of Hegumen Theodosius and the brethren, a letter was given from His Holiness Patriarch Joachim for the consecration of the Sretenskaya Church, and the monastery was named Sretenskaya Sanaksar Hermitage.

The elder hegumen Theodosius lived in the Sanaksar desert until 1681. After Abbot Theodosius there were builders one after another: Zosima, Tryphon and Dorotheus. How many years each of them ruled the desert and what rank they were is not known. In the management of their wooden Vladimirskaya Sretenskaya Church, for its dilapidation, dismantled, and built a new one, also wooden, cold.

On March 12, 1730, with the builder, hieroschemamonk Peter, for his petition, by decree from the Synodal government order, it was allowed to build a second church, a warm wooden one, in the name of the Beheading of the head of St. John the Baptist.

Then there was the builder Philagrius. How much each of them ruled the desert - there is no definite information. It is only known that the Sanaksar desert was scarce in all respects for the management of all the aforementioned builders: the brethren were few, the churches and cells were wooden, poor, there was an extreme lack of decoration for the church and the sacristy.

On February 24, 1752, by decree of the Suzdal spiritual consistory, hieromonk Porfiry from the Spaso-Euthymius Monastery was appointed the builder of the Sanaksar desert. Having stayed here for one year, seeing the lack of brethren and the scarcity of everything in the monastery, he again asked the Suzdal consistory to return to the Spaso-Evfimiev monastery, where he was dismissed in 1753, by decree of March 17, and the Sanaksar desert, due to its extreme impoverishment in all respects, was attributed to the supervision and management of the Sarov desert, as the closest to Sanaksar and at the same time comfortable.

This continued until 1759, when the monk Theodor Ushakov first appeared here, on the banks of the Moksha River, who had a firm intention to renew Sanaksar. Since that time, the number of brethren has increased, and through the labors of Fr. Theodore on donations from benefactors, including Catherine II, instead of wooden church a stone two-story one was built. In 1774 St. Theodore, on a false slander, was exiled to the Solovetsky monastery.

In 1776, the following were consecrated: a warm cathedral church on the ground floor, in the name of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist; and above the holy gates under the bell tower is a church in the name of the Transfiguration of the Lord. In the same year, 1776, the bell tower was finished, about twenty-six fathoms in height. On both sides of it, in the same summer, a stone front wall was attached, thirty-three fathoms long, eight yards high. In this wall, a passage gate is made, on the right side of the entrance to the monastery; there are two towers at the corners: in one of them, in the northern corner to the Moksha River, there is a chapel, in the other, in the southern corner, there are two cells. Both towers are ten fathoms high. These buildings were carried out according to the plan of the painter Hierodeacon Philaret, under the supervision of Hieromonk Benjamin. In 1777, on the northern side to the Moksha River, a two-storey refectory stone building was begun, fourteen fathoms long, and finished in two years. Above is a meal with a kitchen, and below is a bakery with pantries for flour and various household products.

On August 16, 1780, the main cathedral church of the Nativity of the Virgin was consecrated. The Vladimir hospital church, according to the plan of the painter Hierodeacon Filaret, was built in 1780 and 1781 and consecrated on June 6, 1782.

In 1781, on the south side, in line with the hospital cells, a building for fraternal cells was built, two-story, fourteen fathoms in length, in parallel and symmetry with the refectory building on the north side. In 1782, on the same southern side, at a short interval, a two-story stone building of fraternal cells was built for twenty-two fathoms; in it, on the ground floor, there is a common workshop room for the monastery's tailors and shoemakers.

In the interval between the aforementioned buildings, a stone wall was built and a small tower with a spire was built on it, and at the bottom - with open storage rooms for firewood and other household items. In 1783 and 1784, on the opposite northern side, in symmetry, for twenty-two fathoms, a stone two-story building was built, with a similar tower in the wall. Rooms are arranged in it: for the abbot, treasurer and brethren above, and below, a pantry, a shabby tent and cells for several brethren. In 1784 and 1785 around the monastery, to strengthen the walls of the buildings, an external stone fence was built, entwining the entire elevated area of ​​the monastery from three sides: from the river, from Lake Sanaksar and from the meadows. This fence was built indented from the walls of residential buildings by four or more sazhens; consists of arches with a sole height of three or more arshins. On this outer fence, on the days of Holy Easter, on patronal and other holidays, there were processions of the cross around the monastery. In the same year, on both sides of the bell tower, two small buildings for prosphora and carpentry were added to the fence; and in the northeastern corner were built cellars and a brewery, with a tower and cells in it.

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