29 Cheboksary attractions recommended for visiting

Cheboksary is the capital of Chuvashia, known as the birthplace of the head of the Red Army division V. Chapaev and cosmonaut A. Nikolaev. In Chuvash, the name of the city sounds like “Shupashkar”. Two cultures intertwine here - Russian and Chuvash. Along with world religions, the Chuvash traditional religion with its own mythology, ideas of the creation of the world, rituals and traditions is widespread in the city.

The city is located on the right bank of the Volga. A settlement existed in this place back in the 13th–14th centuries, and the mention of Cheboksary as a city dates back to 1469. Although some historians believe that it was founded earlier. The buildings of the wooden Cheboksary Kremlin of the 16th century have not survived, but among the oldest architectural monuments you can see stone churches of the 17th–18th centuries. A trip to Shupashkar will become an acquaintance not with world-famous sights, but with an original and interesting ancient city. In 1 day, Cheboksary will appear as a place where the traditions of the past are preserved and new modern attractions appear.

View from Victory Park Photo: © Natalya Moiseeva

Mother Monument

Among the attractions of Cheboksary, the central object is the decoration of the main embankment and the entire city - the “Mother Patroness” monument.

Story

The monument was erected in 2003, it was designed by the famous sculptor Vladimir Nagorny. The idea of ​​​​creating a majestic sculpture belongs to the first president of Chuvashia N.V. Fedorov. The sculpture personifies the boundless and devoted love of a mother for her children.

Description

The sculpture depicts a generalized image of the mother. A woman of Chuvash nationality in traditional clothes, with a pendant of coins on her head. She stands with her arms outstretched, the author showed patronage and care in this gesture. The height of the composition is 16 meters, it is installed on a 25-meter pedestal. National symbols are depicted not only on the sculpture itself, but also on the pedestal. Here you can see oval niches as a symbol of the high sky, as well as signs of fire and the sun. The parting words are written in two languages: “Blessed are my children who live in peace and love.”

Cheboksary Bay

Cheboksary Bay is the water area of ​​the city, as well as one of the favorite vacation spots among local residents and tourists.

Story

In the early 80s, active construction of the Cheboksary Hydroelectric Power Station was underway. In order for it to operate at full capacity in the future, it was necessary to build a bay. Construction of the upper part lasted from 1978 to 1987, and the construction of the Lower part was completed in 2000.

Modernity

Cheboksary Bay today consists of two dams and small rivers flowing into them. Around the bay there are city squares, streets, and the Singing Field. Over the course of several decades, the surrounding area has been improved. Nearby is the famous monument “Patroness Mother”, Victory Park, and the Alley of Love.

The bay embankment is a popular place for a leisurely promenade. There are cafes and entertainment venues here, as well as mass folk festivals.

Attractions in the vicinity of Cheboskar

Cheboksary Bay

Cheboksary Bay

Created in 1980 during the commissioning of a hydroelectric power station. It is located at the mouth of the Cheboksarka River. The artificial bay consists of two dams, over which a pedestrian and automobile bridge is thrown. The most popular place for walking in the city. Here you can take a promenade along the embankments, relax on the beach, or rent a boat.

Tourists love the bay for its picturesqueness and wonderful panorama of the city - this is where the best photos of the embankment are taken.

Address: Cheboksary Bay, Cheboksary

Boulevard of Merchant Efremov

The central pedestrian zone in the city is Merchant Efremov Boulevard. In appearance and territory it is similar to Moscow Arbat. There are a large number of architectural monuments along the street.

Story

The boulevard bears the name of the famous merchant P.E. Efremov, the founder of the famous dynasty. He and his heirs made a great contribution to the development of the city and its improvement. The ancestral house of the dynasty was built on the site of the current boulevard in 1884. Over the course of many years, one after another, other mansions began to be built on the street, belonging to the merchant’s relatives.

Current state

Taking a walk along the boulevard, you can see various architectural buildings from the 19th-20th centuries.

• Monument to Ostap BENDER and Kisa VOROBYANINOV
• Beer Museum
• Geological Museum
• Red Square

In addition, during your walk you will see fountain compositions and monuments. The recreation area is equipped with benches, flowers and trees grow everywhere.

First day

The route around Cheboksary on the first day is focused on objects near the bay, which is well-equipped for recreation. Modern embankments, ancient streets with historical buildings, significant temples and monuments await you. Your walk can include a visit to 1-2 museums to get a feel for the peculiarities of the city and its history.

Victory Park

It’s worth starting your acquaintance with the city from the Victory Memorial Park with a good observation deck. Thanks to its location at the highest point of Cheboksary, from here you can see the city, the Volga and the opposite bank. The park occupies more than 30 hectares of area and is not just green alleys. There is an open-air museum of military equipment here, there is a monument to Military Glory more than 16 m high and a number of other monuments to heroes, and the Eternal Flame burns. Not far from the park you can see the snow-white Church of the Resurrection of Christ from the 18th century.

More details: Victory Park

Victory Park Photo: © Natalya Moiseeva

Merchant Efremov Boulevard

From the park, proceed to the local Arbat - the pedestrian boulevard of merchant Efremov . Several mansions of members of the family of Prokopiy Efremov, an honorary citizen of Cheboksary, a philanthropist and a major merchant, have been preserved here. On the street of composers Vorobievs, which crosses the boulevard, there is a house of P. Efremov’s son, Nikolai , made in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the last century. On the boulevard is the mansion of Peter Efremov , built at the end of the 19th century. Behind it is the building of the Beer Museum , where you can learn the history of brewing from ancient times, as well as get acquainted with the traditions of preparing a foamy drink in Chuvashia. Another Efremov house stands at the beginning of the boulevard; it belonged to Mikhail Efremov, Procopius’ brother.

On the pedestrian street you can buy souvenirs and try local cuisine. Pay attention to the sculptures and monuments on the boulevard - the figures of Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov , the planet of the Little Prince, the Rock Garden.

Merchant Efremov Boulevard Photo: © miljkovic14

Red Square

From the boulevard you will exit onto Red Square , reconstructed in 2022. Now it is a modern recreation space, although the square has a long history. Previously, there was a market on it and the square was called City, then - Bazarnaya. In the last century, in honor of the creation of the Chuvash Autonomous Region, a wooden arch-type structure with two towers and a balcony passage was built here. The city's first loudspeaker appeared on the arch. But this attraction was not preserved, as it quickly lost its significance.

Today, Red Square has playgrounds for children, areas with benches and hammocks, an open-air historical museum with tables and benches, a light and music fountain, and two stages. On the side of the pedestrian boulevard there is a beautiful building of the Chuvash Drama Theater named after K. Ivanov . A Ferris wheel is installed closer to the embankment . There is also an interesting monument on the square - the “Symbol of Wisdom” with Chuvash runes on a granite slab.

Red Square Photo: © miljkovic14

Ancient churches

Next, follow the “Road to the Temple,” separating the Cheboksary Bay and the Cheboksary River. While still on the square, you will see a blue and white church; this is the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God , built in 1763. Its peculiarity is that the lower floor is currently not visible. It stands in the water of the bay, as it was covered with sand during the construction of a hydroelectric power station and raising the level of the Volga.

Details: Assumption Church

Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God Photo: © Marina Stepanova

Go to the Holy Trinity Monastery , founded by decree of Tsar Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century. During Soviet times, some of the buildings were changed and the bell tower was demolished. Now you can see several churches that have survived from the 18th century, among them the Trinity Cathedral. On the territory of the monastery there are two significant shrines - an icon and a carved image of the 16th century.

Details: Trinity Monastery

The next stop is at the white temple of the Archangel Michael . This is a summer temple from 1702, built as part of the Cheboksary Kremlin complex. The bell tower and winter church have not survived.

Details: Church of the Archangel Michael

Trinity Monastery Photo: © Sergey Vasilets

Konstantin Ivanov Street

One of the oldest city streets is named after the classic of Chuvash literature K. Ivanov. It begins in the historical part of Cheboksary, where the Kremlin stood. At different times, Catherine the Great and the poets Derzhavin and Pushkin passed through it. On K. Ivanov Street, across the road from the Church of the Archangel Michael, there is Ivanov Square , leading to the Volga embankment. The building next after the temple is the First City Pharmacy . Although the first time after its creation it was located in a different place, this mansion has an interesting feature - the corner tower, when adding a second floor, was simply lifted up on jacks and then lowered to a new floor.

Further across the road stands the house of F. Efremov , another son of the famous merchant Procopius. An elegant mansion in the Art Nouveau style was built at a distance from the rest of the houses of the family, who did not support their son in his desire to marry an overseas artist. Now the department of Russian and foreign art of the Chuvash Art Museum .

On the street K. Ivanov is the Vvedensky Cathedral - the only architectural monument of the 17th century and the oldest building in Cheboksary. Go inside to see the impressive ancient frescoes.

Vvedensky Cathedral Photo: © Sergey Vasilets

In the historical part of the city there is a Cheboksary prison , which is called the first officially opened in Russia. It was built under Ivan the Terrible, and then in the 17th century it was rebuilt into stone structures.

Another mansion with an interesting history is located on a parallel street named after M. Sespel. This is Zeleyshchikov's house , built in the 18th century on the river bank. In the last century it was dismantled due to the creation of the bay and all the materials were temporarily left here. But the restoration of the house took place only at the beginning of this century.

Continue down the street. K. Ivanov to look at the brick building of the distillery , founded in 1899. A little before reaching it, you can stop at the observation deck overlooking the Volga near the Bagrationi restaurant.

Monument “Patron Mother” Photo: © miljkovic14

Cheboksary Bay and the Patroness Mother monument

What to see in 2 days in Cheboksary? From K. Ivanov Street, move towards Cheboksary Bay . It was artificially created as a protective structure during the construction of the Cheboksary hydroelectric power station. The waters of the bay covered the area that was part of the old buildings of the city. Now a developed infrastructure for recreation and walking has been created on the banks.

Walking from the plant along Moskovsky Prospekt, you will pass Teatralnaya Square . Here, in a tall and monumental building from 1985, which is called the "elevator", there is an opera and ballet theater . If you go down to Teatralnaya Embankment , you will see the Singing Field - an amphitheater for events. Continue along the Historical Embankment to the Patroness Mother monument . The figure of the woman is reminiscent of the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. The height of the monument is 41 m, together with the hill the height above the bay is 57 m. It is believed that the monument symbolizes the mother of the entire Chuvash people. Since its construction in 2003, it has become one of the calling cards of the city. However, the Orthodox Church treats it with caution. To some, the “Patroness Mother” seems like a pagan idol, so when the statue was consecrated, a conflict arose between the rector of one temple and the church leadership.

light bridge leads to the monument from Red Square , which tourists love to photograph. It is just over 300 m long, but looks very beautiful in the evening when more than 70,000 lights turn on.

More details: Cheboksary Bay

View of Theater Square Photo: © miljkovic14

Moskovskaya embankment

After walking along the bay, go to the Moskovskaya embankment on the banks of the Volga. This is a good place to watch the sunset. The site is landscaped, there are sports and play areas, a cafe. Pay attention to the object “entrance to the Underground City” with a bas-relief of old Cheboksary. It is believed that real underground passages appeared during the adoption of Christianity. The pagan Chuvash used them to escape from the territory of the Kremlin fortress.

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Moskovskaya embankment Photo: © miljkovic14

Chuvash Opera and Ballet Theater

One of the central cultural sites is the Chuvash Operetta and Ballet Theater. A large number of performances of different genres take place on its stage.

Story

The history of the theater began in 1960 with the premiere of the first national opera of Chuvashia - SHYVARMAN. The first director of the theater and main leader was Boris Markov. For the first time in 1967, a ballet performance was staged on stage - Giselle.

The theater developed rapidly, but lacked professional staff and a new building. In 1986, the troupe moved to a new complex. In 1993, the theater completely changed its structure and became the Chuvash State Opera and Ballet Theater.

Modernity

The theater troupe is known far beyond the borders of Cheboksary and Chuvashia. Their repertoire includes over 160 productions and they are festival winners. The Opera and Ballet Theater does not stand still; it develops every year, educating a new generation of artists.

Beer Museum

One of the interesting and unusual attractions of Cheboksary is the Beer Museum. During the tour, you can learn the history of the intoxicating drink, as well as take part in a tasting.

Story

For many centuries, most of the hops were grown in Chuvashia. Today, almost every family has its own ancient recipe for making an intoxicating drink. In folk culture, beer was used for pleasure and as a remedy.

The Beer Museum was founded in 1997 by decree of the President of the Republic N.V. Fedorov.

What can you see

During the tour you will be able to see many objects on the topic of beer, its production and history. Visitors will learn why Emperor Alexei Mikhailovich prohibited the production of beer and its sale, as well as where the tradition of brewing began and how it “reached” Chuvashia. After viewing the exhibits, guests will be invited to a special room for a tasting.

Stories, routes and tourist tips

Stories from tourists will help you prepare for a two-day trip to Cheboksary. Read how they built their walking routes, where they stopped to rest, and what viewing platforms they recommended. In the albums you will see photographs taken by tourists and will be able to get a general idea of ​​the appearance of the city. Pay attention to the directions (Kazan, Yoshkar-Ola) with which you can combine a tour of Cheboksary.

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Beer Museum Photo: © Irina Psareva

River port

The river port in Cheboksary is not only an important transport hub, but also a landmark of the city.

Story

The history of the water harbor dates back to 1917, when a small pier for steamships was built on the river bank. Over the decades, there has been active development, and in 1968 the pier received the status of a port and became part of the Volga River Shipping Association.

Current state

The river port includes five passenger berths, as well as a cargo berth equipped with all the necessary equipment. Throughout the year, the water area receives about 400 tourist ships plying along the Volga.

In addition, the port produces and supplies river sand, as well as rents out and repairs river vessels of various modifications.

During your walk, you will be able to see a sculpture of Alexei Krylov, a talented mathematician and academician. Near the port there is a city embankment where holidays, festivals and concerts are held.

Where to go from Cheboksary for 2 days

From the capital of Chuvashia you can go to the capital of Tatarstan - Kazan . In 2 days you will see the famous sights of the city with a long history and rich cultural heritage - from the ancient Kremlin to the modern registry office in the form of a cauldron . A common program is one day each in Kazan and Yoshkar-Ola .

Another interesting option is Nizhny Novgorod , the birthplace of M. Gorky. Here you will visit the Kremlin with ancient towers, ancient churches, beautiful merchant estates, the legendary Chkalov Staircase in the shape of eight, and walk along equipped embankments with a picturesque view of the confluence of the Volga and Oka.

You can go to the capital of Mordovia - Saransk , founded in the 17th century. In the city, you will learn about the original culture of local peoples, see churches of different times built - from the 17th century to the present day, and beautiful landscaped squares.

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Russian Drama Theater

One of the central cultural sites is the Russian Drama Theater.

Story

The Russian Drama Theater was founded in 1918; initially it was an amateur group, which included several people. Every year the troupe was replenished with talented children, and in 1922 the first professional premiere took place - the drama “Vasilisa Melentyev” by Alexander Ostrovsky.

During the Great Patriotic War the theater continued its existence. The troupe went to the front with their performances. During the war years they staged over 300 performances.

In 1982, the theater moved to the building that once housed the city Philharmonic and Youth Theater.

What to see

The auditorium has a capacity of 530 seats, the interiors are decorated in the traditions of post-war architecture. The poster consists of performances staged based on Russian classical works.

Museum of V. I. Chapaev

There are a large number of museums in the city, one of the popular ones is the V. I. Chapaev Museum. The complex is part of the Chuvash National Museum. The main goal of the museum is to collect, study, and preserve documents that reflect the events of the Civil War. The institution includes the museum building, the house of the commander’s parents, a memorial wall, as well as a sculpture of Vasily Chapaev.

Story

The museum was opened in 1974 with funds allocated by enterprises and companies of the city. The location was not chosen by chance; nearby is the house where Vasily Ivanovich spent his childhood.

What to see

During the tour you will be able to view several exhibitions. One of them talks about the life of the commander, his childhood and youth. Signature items are stored here, including a black cloak, a hat and weapons. In addition, you will be able to view awards, photographs, letters, and medals. The exhibits on display make it possible to know Chapaev not only as an outstanding commander, but also as an ordinary person.

Holy Trinity Monastery

One of the oldest complexes in Cheboksary is the Holy Trinity Monastery.

Story

Ivan the Terrible in the middle of the 16th century, after the capture of Kazan, gave the order for the construction of an Orthodox church so that local residents could gain the Orthodox faith. In 1566, the temple was consecrated and operated until 1609, when it was destroyed and burned by rebels.

The new monastery was built of stone, in order to avoid the fate of the first monastery. During Soviet times, various public institutions were organized here. In 1946, the building was included in the list of architectural monuments of the city. The monastery resumed its main activities in 1993 and is still active today.

Second day

Sights of Cheboksary in 2 days - it’s not only the historical center. It is worth continuing your exploration of the city, visiting both ancient and more modern places. The program includes a walk through the ethnocultural park and a visit to museums to learn more about the culture of the ancient Chuvash.

Vladimirskaya Gorka

On the first day you have already seen several ancient churches. Start the second day with a visit to Vladimirskaya Gorka on the street. Communal Sloboda, located near the Cheboksary Bay. It was in this place in 1555, at the behest of Ivan the Terrible, that Archbishop Gury of Kazan and Sviyazhsk blessed Cheboksary with the icon of the Vladimir Mother of God. This is where the name of the place came from - Vladimirskaya Gorka.

In 1716, the Sretenskaya men's hermitage was created here, which was later abolished. In its place in 1899 a women's community appeared. From the 1930s to the 1990s, the monastery was closed. Now the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Convent . On the territory there is the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the former Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. Its appearance reflects the architectural style of the Moscow Baroque; some 19th-century paintings have been preserved inside.

More details: Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery

Republic Square

From the monastery, head towards Republic Square . Your path will pass by the Cascade shopping center; from the Presidential Boulevard you can approach graffiti in the national style, made according to the poem “Narspi”.

On Republic Square you will see a monument to Lenin , the old Government House , ministerial buildings, a pedagogical university, an agricultural university, and the Church of the Nativity built in 2000. In winter, the main city Christmas tree is installed here. Until the 30s of the last century, this was the place of the “upper bazaar”, where trade in agricultural products took place.

Behind the square there is a descent to the Cheboksary Bay with stairs and an observation deck . From here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the opposite bank with Teatralnaya Square.

Republic Square Photo: © miljkovic14

Museum of Chuvash embroidery

The route of the second day should include a visit to the exhibitions of the Museum of Chuvash Embroidery , a branch of the Chuvash National Museum . Traditional embroidery is recognized as one of the region's brands. The museum's collections contain handicrafts from the 18th century, tell the history of this skill, and learn about local artists and researchers of this art form. Embroidery is found on household items and clothing. It will be interesting to get acquainted with the interpretation of patterns and ornaments that are based on the traditional philosophy of the ancestors of the modern Chuvash. Since 2022, the museum has opened an exhibition hall “Silver Pantry” with jewelry from Chuvash craftsmen of past centuries. Master classes are held in the museum's creative workshop.

Museum of Chuvash Embroidery Photo: © Irina Psareva

Ethnocultural Park "Suvar"

30 km from the museum, on the other bank of the Volga, is the Suvar ethnocultural park . It occupies more than 7 hectares of forest and belongs to the territory of the Chuvashia sanatorium. The ethnopark was founded in 1993, the author of the idea and most of the sculptures was the local sculptor N.M. Baltaev. The name of the park is due to the fact that the ancient name of the Chuvash is the “Suvar” people. Surrounded by a pine forest, there are wooden sculptures depicting heroes of Chuvash mythology. In total, more than 130 objects were created. The territory can be divided into 3 sections:

• The Golden Mountain with the deities of the Upper World, ancient heroes and giants.
• Silver Mountain is dedicated to the Bright world of man living in unity with nature.
• Copper Mountain reflects the idea of ​​the Lower World with mysterious spirits and mythical creatures.

In the central part of the ethnopark there is a sculpture symbolizing a pillar near the “Tree of Life”, connecting three worlds - gods, people and spirits.

Details: Suvar Park

Fountain on Cheboksary Bay Photo: © Marina Stepanova

Vvedensky Cathedral

The Vvedensky Cathedral is a historical and architectural monument of federal significance.

Story

According to a charter dated 1555, the temple complex was built by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. Initially, the temple was made of linen, then it was rebuilt into a wooden monastery, but a fire in 1559 completely destroyed the building.

The stone temple was built in 1657; its construction took about 100 years. The architecture of the temple complex consists of elements that were used in the construction of Moscow churches.

What can you see

While visiting the temple, you will be able to see a collection of rare icons, the central one being Our Lady of Vladimir. It was received in the 15th century as a gift from Gury the Wonderworker of Kazan. In addition, ancient frescoes dating back to the 18th century deserve special attention.

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Memorial Park "Victory"

One of the interesting places for a walk is the Victory Memorial Park. It is located on a hill, near the banks of the Volga River.

Description

The memorial park is dedicated to the memory of soldiers who did not return from the fronts during the Great Patriotic War, as well as to soldiers who died during the war in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and all the brave heroes who went to eliminate the Chernobyl accident.

Along the wide alley there are granite slabs with the names of fallen heroes, the alley itself leads to the top where the mound is located. There is a memorial monument cast in bronze on it. It is made in the form of a young soldier with a machine gun, kneeling at the banner. Nearby is a woman dressed in national dress, she shows the soldier the way to the west. The Eternal Flame burns in front of the pedestal.

There is a chapel on the side alley, it was consecrated in honor of St. John the Warrior, the Roman soldier saved a large number of Christian martyrs. Military equipment is installed along the road.

FAQ

What attractions are there near Cheboksary? Cheboksary Bay.

Top attractions in Cheboksary: ​​Mother Monument, Victory Memorial Park, Moskovskaya Embankment, Cheboksary 500th Anniversary Park, Light Bridge.

Where can you go with children in Cheboksary? Cheboksary 500th Anniversary Park, Suvar Ethnocultural Park, Cheboksary Botanical Garden, Tractor History Museum, Chuvash Puppet Theater, River Port, Lakreevsky Forest.

Lakreevsky forest

Lakreevsky forest is a central recreation area among townspeople and guests of the city.

Story

In the old days, on the site of the park there was a village of Usadki and a forest. With the development of the city, the oak forest began to be cut down, and modern buildings appeared around. A city park was founded on the remaining part of the forest in 1957.

In the early 70s, active preparations were underway for its construction. According to the plan, the entire territory of the park was fenced with a cast-iron fence, a large number of trees and flowers were planted, a central alley and a pedestrian crossing were laid.

In the 80s, another reconstruction took place, during which recreation areas and attractions appeared in the park. Over the past 10 years, the park has been rebuilt again. The attractions were replaced with new ones, benches were installed, new pedestrian paths were laid, and additional recreation areas appeared.

Territory

The park's territory is 38 hectares; guests have a spacious recreation area equipped with 7 gazebos with a capacity of 10 to 50 people. Here you can organize an event, or just sit with friends. The gazebos contain water coolers, as well as everything you need for organizing a picnic or barbecue.

Park named after the 500th anniversary of Cheboksary

The Cheboksary 500th Anniversary Park is located on the high bank of the Volga, in an ecologically clean area of ​​the city.

Story

The park was founded in 1969, but the opening took place only 10 years later in 1978. Almost immediately, the park complex turned into one of the favorite places for local residents and guests of the city. In the early 90s it fell into disrepair and was practically destroyed. Reconstruction began in the 2000s, new recreation areas were built, attractions were updated, trees and flowers were planted. Today, the park has again become one of the popular holiday destinations for the whole family.

What to see and do

The area is 1 square kilometer; various sculptural compositions are installed in the park, for example, the work of Joseph King - “Mishka’s Family”. Another interesting object is the sculpture “Rose of the World”, symbolizing the unity of all religions represented on the territory of Chuvashia. A 24-meter Ferris wheel has been installed, a favorite attraction for adults and children.

There are shady paths for leisurely walks. During the summer, there is a shopping pavilion. Here, park guests can eat and buy souvenirs. In winter, a large skating rink is opened, and ski and skate rentals begin operating.

The park is an excellent platform for cultural and entertainment events.

Tour operator "Excursion Service Kazan" organizes individual and group excursions to the sights of Cheboksary. We have experienced tour guides who will not only tell you about a particular place, but also share useful information on how to have a good vacation.

Where to stay in Cheboksary

The location on a large river carries important meanings for the city. Accommodation in Cheboksary, available to tourists, also does not remain aloof from Mother Volga. Already by the names of many options you can understand its location and advantages - proximity to the river and a wonderful view of it from the windows. One of these “water” housing facilities is the “Hotel in Mayak”, located next to the River Station. Many apartments that have opened in the city's high-rise buildings are popularly designated as having a view of the bay - a bay in the central part of Cheboksary next to the Volga. It is also visible from the Manor House boutique hotel, located on a high bank.

But not all options have such superiority. There are quite a few other hotels, apartments and hostels in the city, located in various parts of the city and having their own advantages. Perhaps a location at the edge of the forest, like the Garden Hotel and Spa, is more relevant for you - personal wishes, with enough choice, play a leading role.

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