Armavir tourist: the most iconic places in the city

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As part of the training organized by the state development corporation VEB.RF for management teams of one hundred Russian cities, the Armavir delegation led by Mayor Andrei Kharchenko presented a program for the development of Armavir. Its development was preceded by an analysis of the current state of the economy, spatial structure, infrastructure resources and problems, which was carried out jointly with specialists from the Higher School of Economics and the moderator of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo.

Head of Armavir Andrey Kharchenko at the defense of the program at Skolkovo

Photo: press service of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo

Head of Armavir Andrey Kharchenko at the defense of the program at Skolkovo

Photo: press service of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo

“It was participation in the development program of VEB.RF and the Skolkovo business school that largely allowed us to take a fresh look at the prospects of Armavir, to move away from some stereotypes in management,” said the head of the city, Andrei Kharchenko. “In particular, the development to date Armavir took place separately, as an independent administrative unit. But it was the development program of VEB.RF and the Skolkovo business school that helped us see that Armavir today should be considered as the center of gravity of the agglomeration, which historically developed around the city and has about a million residents. Accordingly, the economic development of the city must be planned taking into account this factor, because it is within the agglomeration that today there are many resources that can be used in the economy of Armavir. Currently, the city team, together with urban communities, has worked out priority projects for the development of Armavir, influencing positive changes in the lives of citizens and improving the socio-economic situation in the city.”

Climatic conditions

The climate of Armavir is quite humid and mild. The presence of good weather is due to the proximity of the Black Sea and the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Summer is hot, autumn is soft and beautiful, spring is rainy.

Winter has little snow, but is very windy. In December, the wind speed is 25 m/sec. The height of the snowdrifts reaches 15 cm. The snow remains until February-March.

Approximate temperature by month

Population[ | ]

National composition
According to the 2010 All-Russian Population Census[19]

Armavir districts and real estate prices

The districts of Armavir are as follows:

• Cheryomushki;
• Nakhalovka;
• Jewish settlement;
• Industrial zone;
• Kabardinka;
• Meat processing plant;
• Armenian region.

The quietest residential areas are Meat Processing Plant, Cheryomushki, Kabardinka, and Armenian Territory. The courtyards are very green, there is less traffic, and the noise level is reduced.

Apartment prices

Property prices are as follows:

Real estate prices in Armavir

• 1-room (36 sq. m.) - 1,700,000.
• 2-room (98 sq. m.) - 5,500,000.
• 3-room (72 sq. m.) - 2,800,000.
• 4-room (96.5 sq. m.) - 2,990,000.

House prices

All city cottages and houses are gasified. There is sewerage, running water and other amenities.

The cost of real estate in Armavir varies from 1,800,000 to 800,000,000 rubles.

Outside the city it is quieter and cleaner than within its boundaries. A good house can be purchased there for 400,000,000 rubles.

Utility costs

The price of utilities in Armavir, as in other Russian cities, is growing every year. In 2022, housing and communal services tariffs are as follows (r.):

• Cold water - 41.44/m³.
• Natural gas - 6/m³.
• Water disposal - 28.94/m³.
• Heating - 2812.01/Gcal.
• Electricity - 2.82/kWh.

Transport services

Transport in Armavir operates in the following types:

• Municipal city buses.
• Trolleybuses.
• Intercity buses.
• Route taxis.
• Taxi.

In January 2022, trolleybus fares increased in price. Now Armavir residents pay 25 rubles per person. The increase in fares is due to an increase in VAT, higher prices for fuels and lubricants and electricity.

Ten years for development

The program is expected to be implemented until 2031; it is divided into three large stages. According to the mayor of the municipality, at the first stage, scheduled until 2024, it is planned to remove critical resource restrictions that hinder the development of the territory. It is during this period that work will begin on the modernization of utility infrastructure, energy, road construction, etc.

By the end of the second stage (by 2027), industrial parks and new enterprises should be operational, colleges and universities should provide qualified personnel for the growing needs of business, and the market in housing construction will be restarted with an emphasis on improving the quality of life of the population. During the same period, a new air terminal complex should appear.

By 2031, Armavir will become the center of gravity of an agglomeration, including seven municipal districts, with a developed production of advanced processing of agricultural products. “Armavir must turn into a city of sustainable development. In the new territories, we have to, in fact, create a city of a new type - with a new standard of living, with new industries, with a comfortable urban environment, good ecology and new urban services,” noted Andrey Kharchenko.

Cost of products

Grocery prices in Armavir in 2022 look like this:

Cost of fresh vegetables in Armavir

• Eggs - 57 rub./10 pcs.
• Apples - 38 rub./10 pcs.
• Bread - 18 rubles/loaf.
• Chicken - 133 rub./carcass.
• Beef - 450 rub./kg.
• Minced beef - 266 rub./kg.
• Lamb - 282 rub./kg.
• Cottage cheese - 109–112 rubles/kg.
• Cheese - 225–305 rubles/kg.
• Sour cream - 35 rubles/kg.
• Rice - 40 rubles/kg.
• Milk (3.5%) - 40 rubles/l.
• Coffee — 264–288 rub.

Cost of fresh fruits in Armavir

Route for exploring the city on your own in 1-2 days

To get a more detailed acquaintance with the sights of Armavir, you need to consider a route for independent movement around the city and its surroundings.

1 day in Armavir:

View the monument to the first teacher.

Armavir. While sightseeing, you should pay attention to the monument to the first teacher.

• Visit the Armenian Gregorian Cathedral.
• Take a tour of the city's local history museum.
• Take a walk through the city park.
• Visit the museum of military equipment located in the outskirts of the city.
• Get to the memorial called Forstadt.
• Go to the salt lake located next to Armavir.

Day 2 in Armavir:

• Go on an excursion to the House-Museum of S.A. Dangulov.
• Visit the Eternal Flame memorial.
• Go to St. Nicholas Cathedral.
• Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
• View the Dove of Peace monument.
• Visit the Armavir Drama and Comedy Theater.

Work situation

The most in demand is the trade sector. Other popular areas of activity:

• Tourism.
• Medicine, pharmaceuticals.
• Transport, car service.
• Production.
• IT, computers, internet.

Where to look for work

Companies that often offer jobs in Armavir

The most in-demand professions

The most in-demand professions in Armavir look like this:

• Internet manager.
• Store manager.
• Online store manager.
• Office Manager.
• Transport driver.
• Administrator.
• HR specialist.
• PC operator at home.
• Technological engineer.

The highest paying professions

The average salary in Armavir varies from 20,000 to 40,000 rubles.

Highest paid professions:

• Leading specialist - 100,000 rubles/month.
• Welder NAKS - 97,000 rubles/month.
• Semi-automatic welder - 60,000 rubles/month.
• Operator manager - 50,000 rubles/month.
• Designer-technologist - 40,000 rubles/month.
• Process engineer - 40,000 rubles/month.
• Transport driver - 40,000 rubles/month.
• Taxi driver - 40,000 rubles/month.
• Design engineer - 40,000 rubles/month.
• Designer - 40,000 rubles/month.

About earning money in Armavir in video.

Things to remember

If a person was successful in his hometown, then he will be able to successfully settle in Armavir.

Both highly qualified specialists and good entrepreneurs are highly valued in the city.

If a person in his homeland earned no more than 15,000 rubles/month, then he is unlikely to be able to become an oligarch by moving to the Krasnodar region.

Teachers and doctors can count on decent wages. Their salary is 25–50 thousand rubles. Teachers in private kindergartens earn from 25 to 30 thousand.

Reviews about the holiday

Most vacationers in Armavir agree that Armavir is a very favorable city for spending a vacation there. Many people note that recently the city has been clean and tidy. Here you can have a pleasant and absolutely safe time.

The sights of Armavir are of interest to absolutely all age categories, so tourists with children come here with pleasure. Some vacationers note that the only inconvenience during vacation is very hot weather with high humidity, which can cause poor health in people who are accustomed to different climatic conditions.

Author: Olga Zhanskaya

Is it worth moving?

It is difficult to say what forces native Muscovites and St. Petersburg residents to leave megacities and go to the Krasnodar Territory.

Armavir, like any other city, has its pros and cons. Many local residents earn good money, live in large, comfortable houses and drive good cars. There are several industries in the city.

The streets are clean and well-groomed. There are many places in the city where you can relax with children. There is little entertainment for adults: two cinemas and a small theater.

Positive and negative sides of Armavir

Negative reviews about the city

Below are real reviews from people who moved.

Galina : “Armavir has the mentality of a big village. If it weren’t for my husband, who has a business here, I wouldn’t live here a day, it’s very difficult.

Here, as probably nowhere else, nepotism is developed. Without connections you are nothing. If you need to enroll your child in kindergarten, you must contact someone and pay. The amount is considerable, it’s easier for me to hire a nanny who will pay attention only to my child.

It is customary to provide sponsorship to the school. This is done on a voluntary-compulsory basis, otherwise the child will have big problems.

There is practically no work in the city. Mostly people work as taxi drivers (men) or work in shops and markets. The fact that a taxi driver earns the same as an engineer is generally ridiculous.

One of the most important criteria for me is mentality. He is very specific here. People are unfriendly and gloomy. I noticed one detail: almost everyone here talks very loudly, and there is a characteristic accent in their speech.

One good thing is the climate and fresh air. If you move, then live only outside the city, away from everyone.”

Peter : “Armavir under the USSR was a wonderful industrial city. Today it is a city of taxi drivers, barbers and salesmen. There are almost no working factories left; almost all enterprises are closed.

The real salary, if we talk about those who work officially and receive “clean” wages, is 10,000–15,000 rubles/month. All kinds of sales representatives live better. And even in this case, you need to have your own car and be prepared to ruin it. You will have to travel a lot, and the quality of the roads here... well, is approximately the same as in central Russia. You should be prepared to plow from early morning until late at night, only then can you expect to receive as much as 20,000–25,000 rubles per month.

Anyone planning to move for permanent residence to Armavir should be prepared for the dishonesty of local employers. A person can be hired supposedly for an internship, although, in fact, he is offered to work for free for a month. And then the words await him: “Sorry, you are not suitable for us.” And where to go with this?

For those over 45, it is almost impossible to find a job, except perhaps as a security guard somewhere in a kindergarten, and then through a lot of connections. And the salary will be something around 10,000 rubles.

The people here are very difficult. Although, maybe I was so unlucky... However, I lived in many cities, including in the North, but nowhere else have I seen such arrogant people. This is especially true for young people.”

Irina : “It’s very hot here in the summer. I am hypertensive, and for me above 25 degrees is already hell. And in Armavir, starting from June (and sometimes from May), hot weather sets in. In July-August it is impossible to go outside.

As for work, there is practically none. Of course, you can always answer something like “He who seeks will always find,” but not everyone is ready to work for 8–10 thousand. In Moscow, schoolchildren earn so much money by offering all sorts of nonsense on the streets! And here you have to sweat a lot for this amount.

It’s more difficult for girls to get a job: the employer is afraid that you will go on maternity leave, even if you are only 18, and you don’t have a husband, or even a permanent boyfriend!”

Watch the video about Armavir.

Positive reviews about the city

Ksenia : “My husband and I moved to Armavir from Siberia. I immediately liked the city: warm, sunny, cozy and compact. It seems to me that this is because Armavir residents have a different mentality, different from Siberians.

In the city, up to 70% is in the private sector. The houses are very tall and spacious. “Quadrature” - from 100 to 300 m. It is noteworthy that large families rarely live in such mansions. Basically it's husband, wife, child. There are no wooden houses. Almost all residential buildings are built from high-quality bricks.

A very green city. Because of the greenery, even very high temperatures are almost not felt.”

Maxim : “The city is clean and quite well-groomed. There are many excellent stores, and there are never any problems with the products.

There is little entertainment. It helps that in the summer we often go to the sea. In July the heat begins to be very intense, so it’s hard to live without the sea.

Regarding work, an important nuance: locals do not like to employ people officially. Workers should be especially careful: they may not get paid.

A super qualified specialist can find a good job. IT specialists settle down normally. For everyone else, I don’t see the point in coming here, because it’s unrealistic to live on 8-12 thousand a month.”

Hotels

Numerous hotels in the city invite tourists to their apartments.

Royal Reese Hotel

Hotel 3* is located at the address: Armavir, st. Mira, house No. 20 "a". The cost of hotel rooms starts from 2,856 rubles. per night.

The hotel has:

• luggage storage and air conditioning in the room;
• possibility of payment by card and safe;
• free internet and pharmacy;
• restaurant and TV in the rooms;
• bar and 24-hour reception;
• refrigerator and mini-bar;
• heating and meeting room;
• non-smoking rooms and laundry;
• Room service and photocopying.

Hotel "Armavir"

Hotel location address: Armavir, st. Kirova, house No. 58. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 3,216 rubles. per night. The 3* hotel has a total of 170 rooms.

The hotel has:

• free parking and ATM;
• possibility of payment by card and free internet;
• air conditioning in the room and refrigerator;
• meeting room and laundry;
• facilities for people with disabilities;
• massage services and business center;
• 24-hour front desk;
• luggage storage and transfer;
• beauty salon and TV in the room;
• cafe and bar;
• restaurant and heating in the room;
• currency exchange and spa;
• non-smoking rooms.

Hotel "Panorama"

Hotel location: Armavir, st. Soviet Army, house No. 457. The cost of hotel rooms starts from 1,950 rubles. per night. The hotel has only 10 rooms.

The hotel provides amenities and services:

• free parking and air conditioning in the room;
• non-smoking rooms;
• toilet and bath accessories;
• beauty salon and spa;
• massage services and dry cleaning;
• jacuzzi and TV in the room;
• 24-hour front desk;
• free internet and heating;
• refrigerator and mini-bar;
• room service.

Hostel

Hostel location address: Armavir, st. Mira, house No. 20/1. The cost of a bed starts from 1 thousand rubles. per night. The hostel is known for its friendly and competent staff. Its location in a cozy place and free tea.

Post-war time

During the war, almost all of Armavir was razed to the ground, all its factory buildings were destroyed, residential buildings were burned and the railway line was undermined. But the devoted Armavir residents decided to restore their hometown at any cost.

Restoration work was carried out at old factories and new ones were opened, science and culture developed in the city. Institutes and technical schools appeared, libraries and a sports stadium opened.

Armavir began to grow rapidly, new microdistricts appeared one after another, kindergartens and schools were opened in them. The most intensive growth occurred in the 1970s and 1980s. A trolleybus depot was opened at the same time. The employment of the population of Armavir was organized, everyone worked to turn the town into a civilized and picturesque area.

City life in turbulent times

After the revolution, a brutal struggle for power began in Armavir. At that time, city residents suffered terrible hunger and devastation. This continued until 1922, when the Soviet government gained a foothold in power and the Civil War ended. Gradually the city was restored. The entire city industry began to operate, new enterprises opened, and the first medical institutions were built.

Despite this, Armavir in the Krasnodar Territory continued to develop. The population thinned out after the war, but then began to grow again.