Murmansk eyes Karels

In early October, we had a chance to visit his wife in the hero-city of Murmansk. I hasten to share my impressions with you, dear Yapovtsy) There will be many photons and beeches, please do not break! On completion mayaknu!





Our journey began early in gloomy October morning. Sitting in the car and thought, "What for us all right!", We reset the counter and speedometer set off!



The further we are from the native of Petrozavodsk, the unusual pattern of getting outside - trees all fall less often, leaves on the trees behind the clouds thicker and less ...



but we do not become discouraged and quietly reached the Arctic Circle. Here we made a scheduled stop in the photo, however, did not tie the ribbon / rope / rags lying on the branches of trees close because they do not understand why.



At the entrance to the Monchegorsk picture before our eyes became quite depressing - the bare gray hills, a low gray sky - just like in a real movie about the apocalypse



and a couple of landscapes



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but I do not lose heart! planted behind the wheel of his beloved, I moved to the back seat and sipping brandy surveyed the neighborhood has more positive :)
Time has flown by beverage companies, and here we are on the spot!
In the distance came the speedometer 946 km, travel time (with stops to eat) - 12 hours.
View our temporary residence
st. Chelyuskintsev



The next morning, we wasted no time we went to explore the local sights
We started with the legendary "Alyosha": the monument is located on the hill Green Cape and towers over the city and the Kola Bay on 173 meters.
The opening of the monument was timed to the 30th anniversary of the defeat of German forces in the Arctic - October 19, 1974.
The monument is visible from almost anywhere in Murmansk. Being close to the "Alyosha" feel a storm of feelings and emotions, which is difficult to convey in words.



In October 2004, the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet troops in the Arctic, a memorial commemorative plates supplemented alley of hero cities. Below them was laid a capsule with the earth from these cities.



On a hill a magnificent view of the city!



Murmansk - the biggest port city, the base of the icebreaker fleet and "Gates of the Arctic»



Murmansk important railway transportation hub. Murmansk railway station is in close proximity to the port, it is much easier handling.



Next we were shown the pride of the Russian Navy - the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, photo was made from the floor - sorry for the quality. On the other side of us is a huge building ROSATOM and two icebreakers, take pictures of these attractions, we absolutely do not recommend!



Another place that was chosen for the visit that day - a memorial complex in memory of those killed in peacetime sailor. Complex memory - Church of the Savior on the waters, the symbolic monument lighthouse and observation platform, from which, at a glance, see the Murmansk and the Kola Bay. Opened October 5, 2002



The architectural dominant of the memorial complex is a hexagonal tower lighthouse height of 17, 5 m. In memory of the dead sailors, he sends light and sound signals.
Lighthouse as well as many museums and monuments open from Wednesday to Sunday, we also happened to be there on Monday, so, unfortunately, inside the lighthouse we have not got.
Before a beacon is installed ship anchored at the foot of which was solemnly laid a capsule with water from the sea, where sailors returned to shore. The memorial stone slab - the inscription: "In 2001, the hero-city of Murmansk has begun construction of a memorial to sailors who died in peacetime."



June 15, 2009 near the lighthouse was installed cutting the nuclear submarine "Kursk", which has become a monument to submariners who died in peacetime. Opening of the monument was timed to the Day of the Navy of Russia.



As the air in the Murmansk latitude is not rich with oxygen, these objects for the first day we had enough to get tired, to explore the city, we continued the evening.
Walking down the street we saw Chelyuskintsev local monuments and sculptures.
Here it is staged in memory of the joint fight against the anti-Hitler coalition against fascism in World War II.



Victims of intervention in 1918



Came across here is a wonderful old institution. Cafe "Youth»
In the mid-60s at the intersection of Lenin Avenue and the streets of Trade Unions appeared first in the city of youth cafe "Youth". Here you can have a tasty meal and listen to live music performed by the then little-known Willie Tokarev. The "Youth" played a wedding, celebrating anniversaries, served by all kinds of foreign tourists and delegations, were held Christmas balls and holiday parties.



In general, the city struck her like the deserted post-Soviet state. On the streets of the Soviet era signs - manufactured goods, post office, a hairdressing salon, dining room, etc. There is no longer under the names of these institutions, and signs persist. Buildings in the center of the city was struck by his not well kept.
Many photos spread above, I think it makes no sense, and we do not have them. This is as a kick to the authorities.



Next day and new experiences. This time, our way lay on Abram Cape.
During the war on the high steep bank of the Kola Bay, in front of Murmansk, near the village of Abram-Mys were part of defense, defended the Kola Bay, Arctic military sites, Severomorsk and Murmansk itself from enemy air raids.



The complex includes an anti-aircraft gun, rocket, two fighter aircraft - the Yak-9 and Su-15, post-war, bomb and dugout.



At this place in 1988 and was built a memorial complex dedicated to the gunners of 1st Air Defence Corps. Then, in the construction of the memorial was attended by students of the Murmansk schools GPTU-14 students MVIMU, labor groups and soldiers of the garrison of Murmansk.



the highest point of the cape panorama of Murmansk.



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... And the complex itself



Impressed by what he saw, we decided to pay tribute to the soldiers who died during World War II and visit the famous Valley of Glory



Glory Valley - the valley on the right bank of the river Zapadnaya Litsa downstream. 74-76 km a / d Murmansk - Pechenga. Here, in July 1941, fierce fighting. Memorial to the defenders of the Soviet Arctic. Previously known as Death Valley.



Passing cars pay tribute to the memory of fallen soldiers beep. A few days before our arrival was made fresh dumping of 146 unknown soldiers whose remains were found by the search troops Murmansk region.



Notes fallen heroes



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"Those who fell were able to win - live must remember»



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Then we had visited Regional Museum Murmansk with all its rich exposition.
The oldest museum in the region, founded in 1926, is located in a building is a historical monument of the city.



Engaged in acquisition, storage, the popularization of historical and cultural monuments of the Murmansk region. It has 17 exposition halls. In the "Nature" is the only Russian exhibition of the seabed - a dry aquarium, a unique geological collection extracted from depths of 100 m to 12 km during the drilling of the Kola super-deep well.



The entire history of the region from ancient times to the present are on display: "History of the region from ancient times until the XVII century.»



"The economy and life of the Sami in the XVIII - XIX centuries.", "Kola Peninsula XVII - n. XX century. "," October Revolution, the Civil War and intervention in Murom, "" Edge of the period 1920 - 1930-ies. "," Murmansk Region 1945-1985 years. ". The final section of the exhibition devoted to the history of changes in the political, social and economic spheres of life in the region from 1985 to the present day.



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"Hey descendants»



the final day of our exciting journey, it was decided to visit the first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin. Unfortunately we get into the nuclear submarine failed. By unknown reasons, we entrance to the museum is carried out on weekdays is strictly one time for a group of no more than 9 persons (in line we were 10 and 11). At the weekend there are 3 visits.



once we arrived at the port ...



weather the day we indulge sunlight, Murmansk has changed, we felt the smell of autumn



A little upset, we went to the aquarium, which is located on the shores of Lake Semenovski - favorite vacation spot Murmansk



"Murmansk Oceanarium" - Europe's only aquarium complex, where trained and act arctic seals - a unique base for experimental biologists.



seals exhibit a rich program, which includes the ability to count, jump, sing, dance, balance balls, and much more.



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Bearded



The inhabitants of the aquarium left a most pleasant and rosy memories and we're tired of the next portion of impressions went to rest.
In the evening the weather changed dramatically and looked out the window we saw something like
Locals say that this foggy Murmansk rare



Behind this I could and leave, BUT! "What ate respected TC?" You ask. To this I have procured the answer: the power is organized in Murmansk is not even bad - the main thing to find the place! For us, it was a network of restaurants "Mug" - do not consider for advertising. Here's a little photo report. I think that it requires no comment;



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On this I have everything! Thank you for your favorite letter)))
You can kick, but not much!



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