South-eastern part of the Russian Saratov region occupies the administrative center of Saratov, the four major cities and a large number of small settlements.
In 1780, this region was called the Saratov governorship, then - the province, then the Lower Volga region. In 1936 the Saratov region was formed. Today the territory of the Saratov region occupies more than 100 thousand square meters, where about 2, 5 million people live.
How to get there
The fastest, most comfortable, but expensive way to get to the Saratov region - by plane with flights from Moscow, Nalchik , Vladikavkaz, Sochi and other cities to Saratov airport . Time of flight from Moscow to Saratov - 1, 5 hours . Saratov Airport is 4 km from the city . More budget option - train ride from Moscow about 15-18 hours . To Saratov by train but also to get from Astrakhan, St. Petersburg, Novokuznetsk, Perm, Volgograd and other cities of Russia . carries out transportation and long-distance trains - for example, the Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Bulgaria and other . well developed and bus service between Saratov and other Russian cities - Moscow, Belgorod, Voronezh, Kazan, Penza .
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climate for the Saratov region is characterized by a continental , arid and choppy at . The winter here is rather frosty and snowy, in the right bank the average temperature is -10 ºС, in the Zavolzhye up to -14 ºС . Frosts can reach 30-35 degrees below zero, and sometimes reach up to 40 degrees . The summer lasts about 4-4, 5 months, the air on average warms up to 21-24 degrees above zero, as a rule, it's dry and little cloudy weather, but there may come a prolonged heat from the end of June to the middle of August, when several days in a row the temperature does not drop below +30 ºС .
Book popular hotels of the Saratov Region at the best prices.
| Pioneer Luxe Hotel from 4 300 rubles Saratov Kirova S.M. Prospekt 15/1 | Bogemia City Hotel from 2 900 rubles. Saratov Slonova Str.1 | Lira Hotel from 3700 rubles. Saratov Prospekt Kirova 2 |
| Zhemchuzhina Hotel from 2 680 rubles Saratov Sobornaya Square 2 | Slovakia Hotel from 1 800 rub Saratov Lermontova Street 30 | Bogemia Private Residence from 2 300 rub. Saratov Prospekt Kirova 25 |
| Hotel Mechta 2 300 rubles. Saratov Kavkazskaya Street 2 | Hotel Na Kuznechnoy 1 900 Br. Saratov Kuznechnaja Street 28/42 | Volzhanka Hotel from 480 rubles Saratov Michurina Street 116 A |
Entertainment, excursions and sights of the Saratov region
One of the best ornaments of the Saratov region is the national park "Volzhskaya Switzerland" occupying an area of 35 hectares. This beautiful and unique place was organized in 2003, which was contributed by its unique landscapes and historical sights. Different elements of the relief, from the wormwood steppes to the river valleys and the mountain forests, are combined in an amazing way.
Among the sights of the "Volga Switzerland", such as the "Shcherbakovskaya Balka", "Urakow hillock", "Stolbichi" are of particular value. In the territory of the national park there are many sanatoriums, recreation areas, playgrounds
Museums and historical sights of the Saratov region
Other well-known and popular sights of the Saratov region is, of course, the place where Yuri Gagarin landed after his first flight near the village Smelovka, the Museum of Long-Range Aviation in Engels, which is located in the open air and represents an exposition of domestic aircraft, cruise missiles and airbombs, the Battle Glory Museum on Sokolova Hill, the Stepan Razi cliff on, from which, according to legend, Stenka drowned the Persian princess, the village of Loch, which is the mountain of the robber Kudeyar and many others. other
In Saratov you can visit the Saratov State Art Museum . A . N . Radishcheva on Pervomayskaya Street, whose exposition is a successful combination of famous writer's travel notes with remarkable art illustrations . Larmontov Street is located in Saratov Regional museum of local lore . The museum not only has an interesting exposition about the history of the region, but it is located in the historical heart of the city, in a beautiful historical building, and opposite the museum is the main attraction of Saratov, Tro s Cathedral 350 years old .
Architectural monuments of the Saratov Region
In the Saratov Region to this day a large number of architectural monuments of historical and cultural significance are preserved - a wooden mill in the village of Bykovka, a German mill in the village Konstantinovka, an old mill in the village of Lokh, a factory of the manufactory in the village of Krasny Tekstilshchik
In Saratov on Volskaya Street is located the mansion of the Governor Peter Stolypin, where the dispensary is located today, thanks to which the building is slightly supported . Until now, there is a beautiful, fully serviceable fireplace and a Venetian mirror of the 18th century . Manor of Prince Ivan Baratayev on Mitch Street rina is still considered one of the best architectural masterpieces of Saratov, but, alas, today its facade peeling off, and the columns are being destroyed . On the Sobornaya street there is a building of the Saratov State Philharmonic, similar to a magical castle and also in great need of repair, but all also making an indelible impression on the fans of architecture .
Saratov region is a land with an interesting history and a lot of nature reserves, visiting which you will surely feel the spirit and wealth of the Russian lands. Photo of the Saratov region and (41)