Perhaps there is no such person in our country who does not know or at least once in his life did not hear about Tchaikovsky. The fact is that he contributed so much to the Russian culture that his name is known to people who are not familiar with any of his works. After all, you do not need to be a connoisseur of classical music, in order to use the name "Tchaikovsky" in relation to a wonderful drink collected on Indian slopes and packaged in sachets.
This is the greatest Russian composer who gave the world such immortal works as "Ondine", " Iolanta "," Nutcracker "," Swan Lake "and others. However, not everyone knows where the great composer was born and spent his childhood. Meanwhile, there was this in the city of Votkinsk, that in the Udmurt Republic. Every year the city receives one hundred thousand tourists and admirers of Tchaikovsky's art. That's where we will go.
Votkinsk is a small town with a population of about 100 000 people, located on the Votka River, 55 kilometers from Izhevsk to the northeast.
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How to get here
If you decide to go to the composer's homeland from Moscow, you have two option: go by car or by train. The train goes directly to Votkinsk or to Izhevsk, from where you can get to the place by a regular bus (the distance of 60 kilometers is overcome in about an hour). You can, of course, go by car, but in that case you will have to travel 1272 kilometers.
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The paragraph of history
On the site of the modern city for a long time was located ancient settlement. The first mention of it refers to 3-5 centuries and is associated with the Mazunin archaeological culture. In 1757, during the construction of the Votkinsky iron-making plant, a settlement was founded. But, despite this, the official date of the appearance of the settlement is 1759.
Here composer Tchaikovsky was born and lived up to eight years. Some of his works he wrote under the impression of Votkinsk. In particular, Votkinsky pond became the prototype of "Swan Lake."
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The State Museum- Tchaikovsky Manor
Unfortunately, the whole Tchaikovsky estate has not survived to this day, only the master's house has survived. However, all the faded objects (log huts, gazebos, greenhouses, coach house) were restored in accordance with the descriptions. Every year here there are several tens of thousands of people, so you can say with certainty: the Tchaikovsky Museum-Estate is one of the most popular tourist sites of the country.
The museum presents personal things that the composer himself and his family used. But this is not the most interesting. The most interesting are the stories of local guides who can tell the unknown facts of Tchaikovsky's biography and describe in great detail the life of that era. Musical festivals and theatrical performances are held on the territory of the museum-estate, so you can not get bored here anyway.
Central Square and Votkinsk embankment
One of the few objects in the city that deserve attention. Here is the nowadays restored Cathedral of the Annunciation. In addition, the embankment - just a great place for walking. From here you can see a view of the dam and Nikolskaya Tower
Monuments of the city
Most tourists like to be photographed in Votkinsk next to the monument to Tchaikovsky, which is opposite the composer's house-museum. Still, amateur photographers are in demand for a giant anchor, which is located on the waterfront. In addition, the city has preserved several pre-revolutionary buildings, worthy to get into the lens and amateur, and professional.
Perevoznoye village
An immense attention of tourists is attracted by an old village located not far from Votkinsk. Here is a stone Ascension church, built in 1910. Orthodox from all over Russia is attracted by the opportunity to look at the great shrines - the old icons and the sculpture of the crucified Jesus Christ, made of wood. Many consider the shrines of the Ascension Temple miraculous.
Here is the Holy Dormition Convent (founded in 1994) and a holy spring with a font. The village of Perevoznoe has some amazing energy, which, together with the picturesque pristine nature, can make an indelible impression.
Tchaikovsky Music Festival
Every year in April-May in Votkinsk peak of tourist activity is observed. The fact is that it is at this time in the city that the Tchaikovsky Music Festival is held, in which symphonic music lovers gather from around the world. This is a real musical festival for all admirers of the composer's talent.
Musical groups perform famous works of Tchaikovsky, and the audience enjoys the performance and discover new names for themselves. The festival takes place in the concert halls of the city. At the time of its holding all the hotels are filled with guests. The festival closes on May 7, the birthday of the originator of the celebration. The closing ceremony takes place at the Tchaikovsky Museum-Estate.
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