The city of Arkhangelsk since its foundation has been of strategic importance for the country. At the same time, its remote position from other cultures affected self-development: there is still a lot that is original here. This applies to thematic museums, such as the Northern Maritime, or the Philharmonic, which has occupied an abandoned Lutheran church.
Locals do not forget who contributed to the writing of the best pages of their history. There are many statues, monuments and memorial signs in the city. Including Peter I, the seal - an animal that did not let Arkhangelsk die of hunger, outstanding fellow countrymen.
Tourists should visit theaters and religious institutions. Each has its own feature that allows you to distinguish a given object from among similar ones. For example, St. Nicholas Church is distinguished by atypically bright wall paintings.
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What to see and where to go in Arkhangelsk?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Malye Korely
The open-air museum of wooden architecture. It was founded in 1964, but began to receive tourists only in 1973. It stands on the banks of the Northern Dvina. The area of the complex is about 140 hectares. Within the framework of the project, buildings of different years and territories were collected. The collection also includes objects of art of local peoples. There is a tourist center of the same name. Malye Korely is an object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.
Gostiny Dvor
Built in the second half of the 17th century. The building carried out defensive and commercial functions. Some of the walls were subsequently dismantled. Restoration was needed to prevent destruction. Gostiny Dvor is designated as an architectural monument of federal significance. The local museum of local lore moved here in 1981. The exposition tells about the city and its surroundings. There are interactive programs and sightseeing tours.
Cape Pur-Navolok
It is considered the birthplace of the city. The first Russian port was founded here. The area was strategically important and was used for both defense and trade. In 1984, in honor of the 400th birthday of Arkhangelsk, a memorial composition was erected on the cape. In the center is the bow of the boat, which is moored to the shore. A nearby attraction is a partially preserved fortress, which gave rise to the city.
Northern Dvina Embankment
One of the main streets of the city. Length - 7.5 km along the right bank of the river. In the past, it was named after Stalin's shock workers, Stalin and Lenin. A place of rest for the townspeople, where all kinds of events are arranged in honor of big holidays. The Street Theater Festival is held here every June. Several monuments have been erected: Solovetsky cabin boys, Admiral Kuznetsov, a seal, victims of the intervention.
Chumbarov-Luchinsky Avenue
Located in the central part of the city. The length is 1200 meters. Former name - Pskov prospect. It was renamed in honor of an activist and revolutionary. Partially closed to vehicles. It is considered a street-museum, as there are many monuments and iconic buildings. Among others: a cultural heritage site - the House of Commercial Assemblies, as well as a statue of the storyteller Stepan Pisakhov.
Building of design organizations
Built in the city center. Being 24-storey, it is the tallest in the region. It stands on the site of a merchant's mansion. We finished the project by the 400th birthday of Arkhangelsk - by 1984. The building was originally used for state needs. After the collapse of the USSR, it was turned into an office building. Since 2010, the lower part and mast have been illuminated. It is turned on both at night and on holidays.
Assumption Church
Founded in 1624. A bell tower was built in the middle of the 18th century. The ground beneath it subsided, and the structure began to look like it was falling. After the renovation, the church did not last long - it was destroyed by the Bolsheviks. Since the foundation was preserved, in 1989 it was decided to restore the temple, which was consecrated in 2008. The main relic is the icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which is considered miraculous.
St. Nicholas Church
Year of construction - 1904. It was always bright and stood out from other buildings, even when it was closed. After Khrushchev's visit to the city, the facade was repainted in neutral colors. In the mid-90s, restoration work began, returning the temple to its former appearance and original wall painting. The iconostasis is gilded, like the domes. There are 14 bells in the belfry, the largest of which weighs 530 kg.
Northern Maritime Museum
Founded in the 70s of the XX century. Mini-exhibitions tell about the city itself, the development of the coast, sea routes, the main ports of the region, maritime affairs, the Great Patriotic War. The expositions are regularly updated. The total number of exhibits from different departments is 20 thousand. In 2009 and 2010, the funds were dispersed to other exhibition halls in the area during the restoration of the museum building.
Art Museum
Opened in 1960. His collection is based on a collection of two museums: local history and historical and art. One of the most interesting is the department of ancient Russian art, where there are more than 5 thousand copies. There are many other directions, for example, folk art. Among others, there are paintings by Shiryaev, Lukoshkov, Kotov. Up to 30 exhibitions alternate within the walls of the museum per year.
Manor house of E. K. Plotnikova
Built around 1794. Originally the estate consisted of two stone houses. A century later, the owner changed. Shingarev began rebuilding the property, deciding to make the house a single whole. Once again, the estate was changed at the beginning of the 20th century, just under the supervision of Plotnikova. At present it has the status of an architectural monument. The Museum of Fine Arts has been located here since 1994.
Museum of Artistic Development of the Arctic named after A. Borisova
The first exhibition opened to visitors in 2002. The museum is named in honor of the polar artist. He participated in expeditions and through his paintings allowed many people to see the Arctic. On the basis of Borisov's works, the collection of the museum was collected. Currently, there are five halls in operation. In the first one you can get acquainted with the maps and routes of expeditions, in the rest - with the work of Borisov and his followers.
Drama Theater named after Lomonosov
The year of foundation - 1932. The building of the theater was built in 1846, but there was no permanent city troupe. Arkhangelsk hosted touring groups until it got its own. The first performance was staged based on the work of Gorky "At the Bottom". Since 1961 it has been named after Lomonosov. Almost throughout the 2000s, reconstruction was carried out, which was delayed due to lack of funding.
Pomeranian Philharmonic
It is located in the building of the former church - the Lutheran Church named after St. Catherine in the city center. The cultural institution was founded in 1937. The building had been empty before that for almost 20 years. The chamber hall acquired its present appearance already in the 80s, when a major reconstruction was carried out. In 1991, German masters installed an organ for the Philharmonic, which greatly increased the attractiveness of local concerts.
Arkhangelsk Puppet Theater
Founded in 1933. For the first 30 years of its existence, it was located on the 3rd floor of the building of the drama theater. Subsequently, he received his own premises. The troupe regularly tours, including in Europe. The repertoire includes about 30 performances. The theater is the founder of the annual international festival "Snail". There is a youth studio and a literary living room.
Monument to Peter I
Installed in 1914. It is one of the smaller copies of the classic work of the sculptor Antokolsky. The total height is 7.5 meters. The height of the statue itself is 2.5 meters.On three sides of the pedestal, the dates of three visits by the emperor to Arkhangelsk are indicated. On the fourth - the year when the competition related to the creation of the monument is held. Made in Paris from granite. Depicted on a 500 ruble bill.
Monument to the seal
Opened in 2010 on the Northern Dvina embankment. The idea to erect a monument to the seal came up immediately after the war. In those years, only thanks to the hunt for these animals, people in the starving city were able to survive. In addition, the fat was used in medicine and for cleaning guns on ships. Igor Skripkin was fully responsible for the project. A time capsule is buried at the base of the monument with the names of those who contributed to the appearance of the monument.
Sea-river station
It is located on the embankment of the Northern Dvina, in the place where the river flows into the White Sea. These places are depicted on the 500 ruble note. Accepts ships since 1972. In addition to river and sea, other transport arteries of the city converge here. During the Second World War, only this port accepted foreign medicines and weapons. One of the most popular restaurants in the city, Sever, still operates in the station building.
Severodvinsky and Kuznechevsky bridges
Built in 1964 and 1956, respectively. Kuznechevsky was thrown across the Kuznechikha River. It is pedestrian and automobile. Belongs to the type of hanging-and-beam. The total length is 385 meters with a width of 20 meters. Severodvinsky connects the banks of the Northern Dvina. Railroad tracks are laid along it, there are also lanes for cars and pedestrians. The length is 1098 meters. The northernmost drawbridge on the planet.
Novodvinsk fortress
Founded by Peter I and built in the early years of the 18th century. Built on the island of Linsky Priluk. The original purpose was to protect against an impending attack by the Swedes. After about 150 years from the date of commissioning, it was abolished. In Soviet times, there was a colony for children, then a correctional institution for adults. Now it belongs to the local history museum. It has the status of an object of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation.
