Monuments of the Great Patriotic War in Novorossiysk

Monument to the liberators of Novorossiysk

We will see one of the most famous monumental ensembles in the historical heart of the Central District of Novorossiysk - in the mini-square of Freedom Square. The latter is a fragment of the Pushkin Park, sandwiched by two lines of Sovetov Street. Visitors will need a rest stop. “Central Market”, through which half of Novorossiysk transport passes.

“Liberators” appeared in 1961 - these are three bronze figures, merging from afar into a common silhouette. The subject of the composition is a sailor, a soldier with a flag and a young female partisan. Each symbolizes a certain “kind” of fighters. The pedestal is made of diorite. There are bas-reliefs on it depicting the landing (the Liberation began with this event). The monument is the height of a 3-story building.

Ship of military glory "Mikhail Kutuzov"

Ship of military glory "Mikhail Kutuzov"

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On the Admiral Serebryakov embankment you can also see the museum ship - the cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov. It was laid down in February 1951 at the Nikolaev Shipyard, and three years later it was launched.

"Mikhail Kutuzov" was part of the Black Sea Fleet. He served in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, in the central Atlantic, and also participated in two armed conflicts of the Arab-Israeli War - in 1967 and 1973. During all this time, the ship traveled 211,900 miles - that’s almost 400 thousand kilometers.

The ship left service in 1998, and in 2012, the ship of military glory “Mikhail Kutuzov” became a branch of the Central Naval Museum. Tours take place on the upper deck. Museum guests can see the ship's bell, cannons and mine armament of the ship. Also open to visitors are the ship's wardroom, the galley - the ship's kitchen, the first aid station, one of the combat posts and the sailor's quarters.

Monument "Line of Defense"

We are talking about the main brand of the Eastern Municipal District. It is located right on the Sukhumi highway (M-4 highway) - on the site adjacent to the cement entrance. Nearby are the “Shooted Car” and the “Destroyed Cement Workers’ Palace of Culture”. Get off at bus stop No. 11 and No. 646 "October".

“Rubezh” was built in 1978. The 40 m long stele from a distance resembles a barrier thrown across the highway. Hands clutching PPSh machine guns are clearly visible on the stone surface. The names of military units taking part in the assault on Novorossiysk are carved on memorial plaques.

Other memorial objects of Novorossiysk about the war

1. IL-2 and the square of the 75th anniversary of the Victory. A real plane shot down in 1943. The shell of the attack aircraft was discovered at the bottom of the Black Sea in 1974. The plane was raised, reconstructed and turned into a monument. Behind Il-2 there begins a pleasant alley for walking. Address: intersection of Heroev Paratroopers Street and Lenin Avenue, opposite the letters Malaya Zemlya.
2. Memorial complex Death Valley. Another memorial dedicated to the defense of the bridgehead and the liberation of Novorossiysk. The complex includes several objects: the “Explosion” monument made of fragments of shells, mines and bombs; steles telling about the largest battles on Malaya Zemlya; anti-tank "hedgehog" on a pedestal. Even the tree growing here is also a monument: the plane tree was planted by Brezhnev in 1974. Address: Myskhako village. It is recommended to combine it with a visit to the Myskhako winery.
3. Memorial "Line - Line of Defense". Another monumental monument, created by the author who created the ensemble “Malaya Zemlya”. It is located by the road and is a 40-meter reinforced concrete structure with four giant male hands. Next to them stands the monument “The Shot Car”. The place where the memorial was created is not accidental: in 1942, cement factory workers created homemade barricades here, including a railway carriage. The frame of the carriage, riddled with bullets, was installed in 1946, and the “Line – Line of Defense” memorial appeared in 1978. Address: M-4 Don, 1541st kilometer.

If you are short on time and want to see the military monuments of Novorossiysk, book the excursion “All Facets of Novorossiysk - by car in 3 hours.”

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Memorial "Malaya Zemlya"

This is a historical symbol of the 14th microdistrict of the city of Novorossiysk. Monuments to the Great Patriotic War form a single ensemble. Nearby is the exit to the Sudzhuk Spit (that’s the name of the street and sandbank with the most popular beaches and the sculpture “Gene Kozodoev”). You can get off at several stops at once. – “Malaya Zemlya” and “Skate Town” (bus No. 1, trolleybus No. 7, minibuses No. 22 and 27), as well as “Sturmovik Il-2” (No. 7, 21, 22, 27).

The main memorial of the complex indicated in the title is located on the well-landscaped Embankment - this is a spatial dynamic composition, “emerging” directly from the corner of a stone frame, as if stuck into the ground (at an angle). The images of the brave defenders of the bridgehead, which later received the name Malaya Zemlya, are conveyed with the help of figures coming ashore. So in 1982, the landing under the leadership of Major Kunikov was immortalized.

Churches, temples, monasteries and other holy places of Novorossiysk

Holy Dormition Cathedral The Holy Dormition Cathedral was founded in Novorossiysk in 1891-1892 as a church near a cemetery. The landmark survived the years of World War II. The service went on even when howitzers were hitting the walls. The cathedral is located on the street. Vidova. Read more…

Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church is an active Orthodox church in Novorossiysk. The attraction is located on the street. Proletarskaya, 13. The temple is a two-story brick building in beige and green colors, with a hipped top with a cross on the flat roof. Read more…

Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is a functioning Orthodox chapel. The attraction was built in Novorossiysk in the village of Myskhako in 2010 on the alley in front of the winery. The chapel took five months to build. Read more…

Monument "The Unconquered"

The facility is located on the ninth kilometer of the Anapa highway, in the Tsemdolina residential area. This section of the route is a street with an amazing name - Zolotaya Rybka. The nearest public transport stop is called “Selkhoztekhnika” (No. 8, 8A). Landmarks are the wholesale base of the same name and two Rosneft gas stations.

And this work is dedicated to the civilian population - the townspeople who died in fascist captivity in 1942-1943. The 1963 monument consists of a 20-meter white obelisk - a thinning octagon.

In front of him is a sculptural group made of bronze: a woman clutching a boy in a torn shirt to her chest, and an old man with his head held high. The composition symbolizes the spirit of freedom of the Soviet people. Part of the tortured and then executed population of the city is buried here (in total, more than 7,000 people died in this way).

Natural attractions and city parks of Novorossiysk

Amusement Park named after Lenin Amusement and recreation park named after Lenin is located in Novorossiysk at the address, st. Sovetov, 53. The attraction has existed since 1876. The park combines modern attractions and environmentally friendly areas for walking and recreation. Read more…

Pioneer Grove The Pioneer Grove in Novorossiysk was founded in the twentieth century by the Anapa Cossack regiment. It includes a youth station, an equestrian school and a Children's Creativity Palace. Read more…

Tsemesskaya (Novorossiysk) Bay Tsemesskaya Bay (Novorossiysk) is a bay in the northern part of the Russian Black Sea coast, on the shore of which Novorossiysk stands. Its length is 15 km, and its width is from 4 to 9 km. Novorossiysk Bay never freezes. Read more…

Tsemes River The Tsemes River is a narrow and shallow river descending from the eastern slope of Mount Gudzeva and passing in the center of Novorossiysk, through its industrial part. The length of the river is 15 km, and the catchment area is 71 sq.m. 25 small rivers flow into Tsemes. Read more…

Tsemesskaya Grove Tsemesskaya Grove is a natural monument, the “lungs of the city” and a favorite place for walks and recreation for guests and residents of Novorossiysk. The grove also has water protection and wind protection significance for the city. Rare species of plants and insects are found on its territory. Read more…

Mount Sugarloaf Mount Sugarloaf is the highest point of the Markot Range. Its height is 558 meters above sea level. There were 2 monuments at the top of the mountain, but in 2011 one of them was demolished. Read more…

Mass grave of Soviet soldiers 1943-1946.

And again we will return to the Primorsky district. This time - to the center. The monument we were talking about was installed on the main nickel of the Tsemdolina microdistrict - on the square in front of the recreation center (MBU "Kuban"). It occupies an important place in the list of WWII monuments.

Nearby, a few meters away, you will find the district administration and an antique store. You can get here by bus No. 15A and trolleybus No. 7 (stop DK "Kuban"). Routes No. 8 and 8A also pass here.

The general burial is decorated with a small area (12 granite slabs with the names of soldiers, which are constantly cared for). The center is a bronze figure of a Soviet soldier. He took off his hat and mournfully lowered his head. Holds a wreath. The monument was erected in 1956.

Look at our photos. The WWII monuments in Novorossiysk are dedicated not only to military personnel who died while fulfilling their duty to the Fatherland, but also to the civilian population - those who died from enemy bombing or those who did not want to put up with the fascist occupation regime. And these people still serve as an example of the steadfastness of the Russian people, a symbol of heroism. Reviews call all the objects listed here “places that you must visit”!

City Center of National Cultures

City Center of National Cultures of Novorossiysk

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The city center of national cultures is located in a building built in 1908. In 1953, it was transferred to the construction Trust-12 for a cultural institution.

Since 1999, the city's center of national cultures has been located here. It includes national and cultural public organizations that represent different ethnic groups: Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, German, Greek, Czech, Armenian, Tatar, Gypsy, Jewish, Dagestan. Every year they participate in the festival of national cultures “Novorossiyans” - in the best vocal and choreographic numbers they talk about the identity and traditions of their people.

What to see in Novorossiysk depending on the time of year

If you go to the city during the holiday season, which begins in June and lasts until September, then, of course, you should definitely visit the beaches in Aleksino and Myskhako. The evening can be spent sightseeing. However, prices for tickets to the city are higher during these months and it can be difficult to get them. The same applies to housing: rented rooms become almost one and a half times more expensive.

But if the trip is for informational purposes and the issue of swimming in the sea is not fundamental, the weather in the city, protected by mountains, is conducive to tourist walks at any time of the year.

In winter, the city takes on a fabulous look: snow-covered streets and calm seas

Routes around Novorossiysk for short and long stays

If you only have a day to explore the city, then it is better to spend it along the so-called “postcard routes”. You can start from the Holy Assumption Cathedral, and then through Lenin and Frunze parks go to the Embankment and get acquainted with the sculptures “Girl on a Dolphin” and “Giving Water”. After which you should definitely visit the cruiser “Mikhail Kutuzov”. You can end this short excursion tour at Victory Square.

If you have three days left, then to this list you can add Tsemes Bay with its beaches, as well as wine.

A week will be more than enough to explore the cities. And one of the days is worth dedicating to getting acquainted with contemporary art at the Einsteinium Museum and the Prima-South art gallery. If you are lucky and there is a premiere or touring production at the theater, you can try your luck to get tickets. Another destination for tourists who have a few days left is the Abrau-Durso sparkling wine or wine factory.

During the holiday season, exploring the city will have to be coordinated with swimming in the sea

Champagne wine factory "Abrau-Durso"

The production of sparkling wines in the village of Abrau-Durso is the only one in Russia. The plant is located 15 km from the city, in the village of Abrau-Dyurso, which got its name from Lake Abrau (translated from Circassian as “cliff”) and the Durso River (“four waters”). The estate of the royal family founded here was named “Abrau-Durso”. The “sparkling” history of the land began with the appointment of Prince Golitsyn, who was no stranger to drunkenness, as chief winemaker. During the Soviet period of history, the plant continued its activities, but under the name “Abrau-Durso state farm”. Excursions for tourists are held every hour. The excursion tour passes through the halls and only then into the holy of all saints cellars “Abrau-Durso”. The atmosphere in the wine cellars is mysterious and fabulous in its own way. There is also a store where you can buy wine and champagne.

Opening hours: June - September - from 11.00 to 21.00 all week, from December to May - from 11.00 to 18.00 all week. Tours every hour.

Tickets: excursion with tasting of sparkling wines - 900 rubles, with tasting of still wines - 850 rubles, without tasting - 700 rubles. There is an entertainment room for children during the adult tasting.

Vin

One of the obligatory points of the tourist route. The operating plant, which, by the way, today supplies the Kremlin with its products, occupies 500 hectares of land. Visitors are offered excursions of different numbers and programs with a story about the entire technology of making wine with tastings, as well as interesting master classes, for example, how to recognize a type of wine with your eyes closed.

Address: Tsentralnaya street, 1, Myskhako village, Novorossiysk.

The Kremlin is supplied with wines from this plant.

Tips for staying in the city

Tourists in Novorossiysk should take into account the following nuances:

• during the season, life at a resort is more expensive (everything becomes more expensive - from housing to food);
• There are three souvenirs that are considered traditional in Novorossiysk - wine, Abrau-Durso champagne, and Krasnodar tea from local plantations (Dagomys or Adler factories).

  
  Krasnodar tea has a unique taste and aroma

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Video: getting to know the city of Novorossiysk

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Where to go with children

Traveling with children, even if it happens during the summer, swimming season, imposes additional responsibility: the kids need to be entertained. Novorossiysk has all the possibilities for this:

• the cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov", a tour of which assumes that all exhibits can be touched;
• planetarium in Lenin Park;
• amusement parks, carousels, swings, trampolines, also a new Ferris wheel in Frunze Park;
• for those who are not afraid of travel, the DoDo Wildlife Park, spread over 10 hectares in the village of Natukhaevskaya, 30 km from the city, where visitors are greeted by funny llamas, fidgety monkeys and kangaroos (open from 09.00 until dark, tickets: adult - 600 rubles, children from 5 to 12 years old - 400 rubles, from 3 to 5 and preferential - 200 rubles).

  
  In order not to get confused and see all the animals, you should use the placement diagram

How to get to Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk is located in good transport accessibility, so there are several options to get there.

Table: transport links with Novorossiysk