The last month of summer is a great chance to see picturesque places in our region. Together with photographer and blogger Maria Morskova and Tele2, we have selected for you several interesting locations with magical landscapes and added to them a mini-guide to creating beautiful pictures on your smartphone.
Imagine you have almost a week of free time and five interesting locations, one per day. At each of them you can have an interesting time, admire the beauty and take pictures with your phone of the most vivid landscapes and emotions that you can immediately share with friends. By the way, the Tele2 operator has an excellent 4G network coverage area in the Tambov region - you can instantly post photos on social networks, start a live broadcast, and call friends via video to show local beauties.
Location No. 1 - Olympic Park
Getting to the first location will not be difficult, because it is located within the city. If you haven’t had time to see how the northern part of the city has been transformed, then welcome!
You can relax in the park with children - there are several playgrounds with soft surfaces, carousels, slides, a rope course and even a small climbing wall for them on the territory. Teens will love the skate park with ramps for tricks, while adults can stroll along the paths, work out on the exercise equipment, and enjoy the outdoor swings. During the day you can take pictures under the beautiful arches or right on the paths of the square, and in the evening the illuminated fountain in front of the martial arts center will add color.
Maria Morskova, photographer:
Recently, to the delight of Tambov residents, the Olympic Park has appeared in the north of the city - a great place for walks and photo shoots! There are many sports grounds in the park, so active shooting in motion can be realized. The place is also suitable for urban style photo shoots. Family, children's, individual - here you can carry out any photo session, you just need to think through your image in advance.
If you don’t have a car, you can get to the place by buses No. 31R, No. 56, No. 57, No. 8S, No. 11, No. 18, No. 18A/S, No. 108 and minibuses No. 37, No. 38, No. 61. Or you can get to "Karusel" by buses No. 52, No. 55, No. 60, No. 60M, No. 8, No. 12, No. 23, No. 29, No. 31, No. 36, No. 44, No. 50 and minibuses No. 16, No. 26, and then walk to the Olympic Square on foot.
Location No. 2 - Pine Corner
Psychologists say that in order to achieve goals you need to be able to be distracted and switch your mind, and for this, going out of town, for example, to Sosnovy Ugol, is perfect. In the forest on the territory of the complex there are camp sites, a dining room and country houses comfortably located. The Tsna River formed several creeks around the location, the largest one being about one kilometer long. You can take a boat and take a short trip, admire the water lilies, and then go for a walk through the sunflower fields. The name “Pine Corner” speaks for itself, the air smells simply dizzying, and the nature around seems to have stepped out of the pages of Russian folk tales. Bring a picnic blanket, sandwiches and drinks with you, then the trip out of town will seem even more enjoyable. By the way, you can come here either for one day for the sake of beautiful photographs and pleasant emotions, or for several days by renting a house at a camp site. For extreme sports enthusiasts, there is a mini amusement park nearby. No, this is not a carousel and cotton candy, but an obstacle course in the forest. If you like this kind of entertainment, then you can try to take interesting pictures while passing obstacles.
Maria Morskova, photographer:
Pine Corner is an incredibly picturesque place. The aroma of pine branches is a super bonus for beautiful photographs. This is a very cool place for family picnics and individual photography.
In addition to personal transport, you can get to the place by buses No. 129, No. 129K and No. 129E. The distance from Tambov is only 18 km. .
Flora of the Tambov region
These forests contain more than 1,250 species of vegetation. Among them: pine, silver birch, common aspen, sticky or black alder, heart-shaped linden, common ash, Norway maple, common viburnum, common hazel, dog rose, alder buckthorn, or brittle, common juniper, lichen moss, boletus, sage, fescue, bell, yarrow, clover, sedge, reed, buttercup, white lily. Also 250 cultural species.
This type of plant came from the Mediterranean, where beets, peas, radishes, flax, onions, cabbage, carrots, durum wheat, and turnips were imported; Western and Central Asia, from where barley, soft wheat, tulip, and apple trees came to us; Central Asia, from which millet, cucumber, soybeans, buckwheat, hemp, plum, pear, acacia, and cherry were imported; South and Central America, from which beans, corn, tobacco, sunflowers, potatoes, tomatoes, dahlias, and phlox were imported.
The above crops grow mainly in fields created by man. Meadows grow in ravines, in floodplains, in clearings and forest edges. They consist of straight brome, bluegrass, meadow fescue and other plants.
It is known that 43% of the forest area is occupied by pine forest. 14% is occupied by oak forests.
Location No. 3 - Bald Mountains
Perhaps you didn’t know, but initially this village appeared as a guard settlement on the “Tatar climb”, which was founded by the Don and Zaporozhye Cossacks in the 17th century to protect against Tatar raids. Now Bald Mountains is a calm village on the banks of the Chelnova River, so you can take a swimsuit, straw hat and sunglasses with you on your trip. The place is ideal for romantic photos and atmospheric videos.
Maria Morskova, photographer:
The Bald Mountains are a destination for lovers of hills and open space. This place is great to shoot weddings and love stories.
You can get to the place by buses No. 118L and No. 118E. Distance from Tambov – 23 km.
City of Michurinsk
This is a small provincial town with a population of about 100 thousand people. The guidebook will probably tell you that it was in this city that Ivan Michurin, the famous breeder, lived and worked. It should also be noted that the city has been awarded the status of a science city, so even with such a relatively small population, there are five universities operating here. Moreover, most scientific developments relate to the agricultural sector. Tourists should visit this science city in the summer, since such delicious cherries and apples cannot be found anywhere else in Russia - and the fruits are grown without chemicals, exclusively using advanced technologies.
Among the interesting objects, it is worth noting the Michurin house-museum, in which the personal belongings and instruments of the great scientist are preserved. The house has a nursery garden in which the breeder conducted his experiments.
There are also beautiful churches in Michurinsk. For example:
- Elias Church, built in the late Baroque style;
- Bogolyubsky Cathedral, which architecturally is a continuation of the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Location No. 4 - Tulinovka
According to local historians, back in the fourth millennium BC, the first sites of primitive people appeared on the territory of the present village and in its environs, as evidenced by data from archaeological excavations. Tulinovka stands on the Moshlyayka River and is considered one of the protected places in the Tambov region. The name of this settlement was given by the merchant Yakov Vasilyevich Tulinov, who built a small cloth factory on the river in the middle of the 18th century. Now in Tulinovka there are many picturesque places for photos, it’s not for nothing that many newlyweds from Tambov come to sign their names at the local registry office and film their photo sessions here.
Maria Morskova, photographer:
Tulinovka is another picturesque place in the Tambov region. There is a beautiful sandy beach, tall pine trees... and a lot of space for creativity!
You can get to the place by buses No. 111C and No. 111E. Distance from Tambov – 26 km.
Location No. 5 – Amaks Park Hotel
“Amax” is located in a suburban forest not far from the city center, you can get there by bicycle, and if you’re in the mood, you can even walk. This place is considered one of the most environmentally friendly in the region, and the territory itself is a resort area. That is why there are several children's camps, sanatoriums and a gerontological center nearby. Here you can relax, take a break from the bustle of the city and spend the whole day in nature. By the way, the beach near Amaks is official, so it’s safe to swim there.
Maria Morskova, photographer:
"Amax Park Hotel" is located very close to the city. Here is one of the most beautiful beaches, the photos are no worse than at sea.
You can get to the place by buses No. 10, No. 28. The distance from the center of Tambov is only 7 km.
In fact, there are really a lot of picturesque places in the Tambov region. You just need to want to be convinced of the simple truth: “The amazing is nearby.” To create atmospheric photos, you don’t have to travel somewhere very far, and if you use our mini-guide to mobile photography, it will be even easier to capture vivid emotions.
Estate of V. G. Aseev
The estate house of V. G. Aseev is a significant and beautiful building in the Tambov region, the beginning of the 20th century. The building is a striking example of early modernism and late eclecticism. The exterior decoration of the estate is characterized by a variety of beautiful details: semicircular Renaissance window openings and stylized capitals, decorated with small columns, openwork parapet gratings, which are separated by richly decorated flowerpots, a significant space of the roof was occupied by a light lantern made of crystal 6-sided cells.
The walls inside the mansion are decorated with highly artistic ceiling and wall paintings, the floor is covered with mosaic tiles, there is built-in carved furniture, fireplaces, and a grand staircase made from a white temple.
Today, outbuildings (stables, water tower, cowshed), a fence and a beautiful old park have been preserved.
And, as a summary, a few more tips on shooting from Maria:
- Choose a stylish look for a photo shoot. The main thing is that the clothes look great on you. Complete your look with accessories – glasses and a hat are a great addition to your main wardrobe.
- Shoot more different poses! Standing, sitting, lying down. You can find beautiful poses for photo shoots on the Internet in advance.
- The shooting point is an important point. To make the legs longer, remove them from below. Ideally, all portraits should be taken from above.
- The mood in the frame is a must for great photos. Change your emotions!
Seize the moment, live vivid impressions and, of course, do not forget to post the best pictures on Instagram and other social networks while traveling.
Moreover, with Tele2 you are guaranteed to have excellent communication and high-speed Internet throughout the region, just like your friends who stayed at home in Tambov for the weekend. Photo: Maria Morskova
Fauna of the Tambov region
The fauna of these forests is very diverse. Research shows that this territory is home to several hundred species of birds, more than fifty species of mammals, eight species of reptiles, ten species of amphibians, fifteen species of fish and about twenty thousand invertebrates. But recently, many species of animals are increasingly becoming victims of hunters and poachers and are listed in the Red Book.
The main inhabitants of the forests are: brown bear, muskrat, lynx, bobak, wild boar, roe deer and moose. But there are also other representatives, such as: dragonfly, filly, horsefly, mole cricket, tarantula, cricket, jerboa, gopher, mole, wasp, buzzard, raven, tit, cuckoo, turtledove, woodpecker, chaffinch, thrush, warbler.
