The city of Kemerovo is one of the young regional centers of Russia, although its history is rich and goes back centuries. It is worth mentioning that the city was formed from several villages, for example, the village of Shcheglovo (founded in 1720), the village of Kemerovo (founded in 1863). And at first Kemerovo was the city of Shcheglov, only in 1932 it was renamed into the city of Kemerovo known to us. In a very short historical period, the city was transformed from a mining village into the capital of Kuzbass. Nowadays, Kemerovo is one of the largest industrial, cultural, and educational centers of the Siberian Federal District. In 2012, the city was recognized as the most comfortable in the country.
Kemerovo has a lot of attractions that will interest guests and tourists.
Monument "Memory of Miners"
It is difficult to imagine the main city of Kuzbass without monuments to miners. Kemerovo is the coal capital of the region. That is why a monument dedicated to representatives of this industry appeared in the city. The author of the monument is Ernst Neizvestny.
The history of the creation of the monument is remarkable. We have long wanted to celebrate the importance of miners’ work. This issue was first discussed in 1969 by the Council of Ministers. The name of the monument had already been thought up, and the sketches were ready. But it was not possible to implement the plan. The situation changed only several decades later. Then the governor of the region, Aman Tuleyev, first met with the Unknown, whose works had already been installed not only on the territory of the Russian Federation, but also in ten other countries of the world.
Initially, the monument was conceived as a mournful reminder of the miners who died in the mines of Kuzbass. But Ernst Neizvestny defined the theme of the work a little differently. He said that the main idea that the composition carries is resistance and heroism. After all, it is selfless labor, equated to military work, that distinguishes miners from specialists in other industries.
The opening of the monument took place in 2003 right on Miner’s Day - August 28. The installation location was chosen by the author. Ernst decided that the best place for his creation was Red Hill. By the way, the sculptor came to Kemerovo from New York to take part in the opening ceremony.
Kemerovo cathedrals and churches
The city was founded not so long ago, so there are few religious institutions here. But those buildings that are presented will be of interest to connoisseurs of church architecture and decoration.
Znamensky Cathedral
- Opening hours: daily, from 7:00 to 19:00
- Phone: +7 384 235‑71-51
- Address: st. Sobornaya, 24. Transport stop "Cathedral"
By decision of the Soviet authorities, the Znamenskaya Church was demolished in 1960; before that, it had existed for more than thirty years. After this, believers had to go to St. Nicholas Church, which was the only institution of a religious nature at that time and was located on the right bank. Only in 1991 the cathedral was founded and consecrated six years later. The five-domed temple was built in classicism and baroque style. Its main shrine is the ark with particles of the relics of 83 saints of the Russian land.
Holy Trinity Church
- Opening hours: daily, from 7:30 to 19:00
- Phone: +7 384 253‑87-44
- Website: http:/www.church-trinity.cerkov.ru
- Address: st. Khimikov, 32. Transport stop "Holy Trinity Temple"
Funds for the construction of this noble temple were collected by the whole world. The Church of the Holy Trinity has become one of the most expressive and colorful objects of urban architecture. It was consecrated in 2005. It is significant that the temple is divided into three portals, each of them topped with a gilded dome. The belfry, above which rises three drums with onions, is also very picturesque. The church can accept up to nine hundred believers within its walls. The white stone temple with gilded domes is especially impressive with its beauty on sunny days.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
- Opening hours: daily, from 7:00 to 19:00
- Telephone
- Website: https://www.nikolsky-sobor.ru
- Address: st. Goncharova, 51. Transport stop “Grigoryeva Street” or “St. Nicholas Cathedral”
Unlike other religious buildings in the city of Kemerovo, St. Nicholas Church is rich in historical events. The church of the same name has stood on the site of the temple since 1846, when Kemerovo did not yet exist. After 50 years, the building was expanded, but during the turbulent years of the revolution and grandiose historical cataclysms, in 1919 it was destroyed by the Red partisans. A few years later the building was restored and it was occupied by Old Believers. The cathedral became Orthodox again in 1945; for more than fifty years it was the only functioning church open to visitors by believers. And now many Orthodox believers travel from everywhere to worship Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Warriors Glory Memorial
In Kuzbass, not only miners are glorified, but also Soviet soldiers. There is a monument in Kemerovo dedicated to the soldiers who died in battles for their Motherland during the Second World War. It was opened on Victory Day in 1970. Architect Andrei Nikolaevich Kovalchuk and sculptor Alexander Dmitrievich Shcherbakov worked on the project. The height of the monument is 18 meters. It is made from Crimean limestone. And the curbs and steps are made of gray granite.
The place for installing the monumental composition was the beginning of Vesennaya Street. Pritomskaya embankment is a favorite place for Kemerovo residents to walk. That is why the monument was placed here. He represents a warrior in a helmet and overcoat holding a banner, and a young soldier with a machine gun in his hands. In front of the monument there is a star in which the “Eternal Flame” burns.
Where to go with children in Kemerovo
There are also a lot of interesting entertainments prepared for young guests of the city, so they too will not be left without an interesting pastime.
Museum-Reserve "Red Hill"
- Opening hours: daily, from 10:00 to 17:30
- Ticket price: adult 150 rubles, reduced price 60 rubles, children 50 rubles.
- Telephone
- Website: https://www.redhill-kemerovo.ru
- Address: Krasnaya Gorka, 17. Bus stop “Rutgers Street”
This is a unique museum that all family members will not refuse to visit. It is located in the open air; a mine from the early twentieth century is recreated here. Guests find themselves in a real mine, where they can watch the reconstruction of adits and learn with their own eyes how black gold is mined. On the territory of the museum there are observation platforms from which it is convenient to view the panorama of the city. There are also monuments installed here, one of them is the pedestal of the Great Martyr Barbara, the patroness of all miners.
Park of Miracles
- Opening hours: daily, from 11:00 to 22:00
- Phone: +7 384 236‑50-36
- Website: https://www.parkchudes.info
- Address: st. Kirova, 4. Transport stop “Kirova Street”
Guests are presented with the oldest park in the city of Kemerovo, which was opened more than eighty years ago. It is perfect for a family holiday. There is a wide range of entertainment for people of all ages. Children's play areas, which feature safe swings and carousels for the little ones, a children's railway, more extreme attractions for older visitors, sports grounds, a shooting range, and a Ferris wheel. All this attracts more than half a million people every year. There are cafes on the vast territory of the park, and artists perform at several venues in the evenings. There are all the conditions for a rich, interesting leisure time.
Puppet show
- Opening hours: performances are given from Wednesday to Sunday. Performances start at 10:00, 13:00 and 18:00
- Ticket price: from 180 rub. up to 300 rub.
- Phone: +7 384 236‑02-02
- Website: https://www.kempuppet.ru
- Address: st. Vesennyaya, 18. Transport stop “Vesennyaya Street”
The puppet theater was founded in 1942. Since then, the theater has delighted young Kemerovo residents and guests of the city with its performances. All performances are popular and loved by children and adults. Productions based on children's works by various authors often attract full houses. Enthusiastic young spectators are partial to the theater's colorful shows. The theater troupe presents its performances at national and international festivals and often tours.
Monument-locomotive L3238
Guests of the city are greeted at the station square by a monument-locomotive. It was installed in 2006 in honor of Railwayman's Day. The locomotive, built back in 1953, arrived at its “eternal” parking place under its own power. Previously, it was located at Topki station.
Where was this black giant made, which became a monument to the city of Kemerovo? Of course, at the Voroshilovgrad plant. The released locomotive ran throughout the Kemerovo region, but just like other locomotives, it gave way to modern locomotives. Elka spent several decades at a reserve base. And finally, she waited for her finest hour!
Ensemble of the square
- The House of Soviets (the main building of the Administration of the Kemerovo Region) was built according to the design of the Kemerovo architect L.K. Moiseenko in the 1950s. The building also houses the Council of People's Deputies of the Kemerovo Region.
- The Main Post Office was built in 1954 according to the design of L.K. Moiseenko, and is an architectural monument of regional significance. There are chimes installed on the corner tower of the Main Post Office.
- City Council building with a corner tower opposite the main post office, architect also Moiseenko
- FSB Directorate building
- Second building of the Administration of the Kemerovo region
- Administration building on the south side of the square
- Office center
"Monument to Mikhailo Volkov"
This monument is historically and geographically closely connected with the city. It was selflessly presented to Kemerovo by sculptor Georgy Baranov. Baranov learned about M. Volkov in 1946, when in Tomsk in the university library he read an article by Professor A. Zvorykin about Kuzbass. in the 50s, G. Baranov made several sculptures of Volkov. One of them - the prototype of the current monument - was demonstrated at the All-Russian exhibition, then moved to the All-Union exhibition. The sculpture to M. Volkov was awarded an incentive cash prize and approved by N.V. Tomsky himself. - Member of the USSR Academy of Arts.
A symbolic place was chosen for the monument - on the square opposite the current KuzGTU, which trains coal industry specialists. The opening of the monument was timed to coincide with Miner's Day - August 23, 1968.
In 1974, according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, the monument to M. Volkov became a monument of republican significance.
The architect of the pedestal is Vladimir Alekseevich Surikov .
"Park of Miracles"
When the word “Kemerovo” did not yet exist, and Shcheglovsk did not even imagine that in 20 years it would become a regional center, the first park had already appeared in the city. Today, almost any walking route in the center of Kemerovo leads to it - as if your feet choose the road themselves.
Beginning in the 1950s, the city garden began to take on the familiar appearance of an amusement park. Physical training equipment, simple attractions like the “Russian swing” and the first entertainment pavilions appeared – a shooting range and a “laughing room”. It’s funny that today there is no such attraction, but “House of Fear” is welcome.
The 50s were also the time when the first fountain appeared in the city garden. It was reconstructed several times: an artificial rock with a small bowl, then a large bowl with boys and a dolphin, then the same thing, but without the boys and the dolphin. And so on until we came to the modern version.
The Wonder Park in Kemerovo is more than eighty years old.
The park has grounds for various sports games, a shooting range, attractions and small cafes.
On weekends, Miracle Park has a special program for children, games and a disco, with a live orchestra playing. And on holidays, stars of the domestic show business perform on stage.
Monument to Mikhailo Volkov
There is a monument in Kemerovo dedicated to one of the key historical figures of the city - Mikhailo Volkov. It was this man who discovered coal deposits on the territory of the modern city in 1721. This discovery became the main one in the development of the region.
It is worth noting that the monument represents a collective image of Volkov. When the sculptor Georgy Baranov got to work, it turned out that practically no information about the traveler’s appearance had been preserved. As a result, a strong and courageous man came out from under the author’s hands, clutching a unique find to his chest - coal. This monument in Kemerovo was erected in 1968 opposite the Kuzbass Technical University - this educational institution trains specialists in the coal industry.
Beautiful places in Kemerovo that are worth visiting
Where should a tourist who comes on vacation go to admire the natural beauty? Since Kemerovo is located on the banks of the Tom River, there will be no shortage of beautiful views. And if you want to enjoy the picturesque places to the fullest, then you should definitely visit Krasnoye Lake.
Tom River
According to one legend, the river got its name from a Tatar girl whose name was Toma. The city was built on both banks of the Tom and Iskitimka. The long, winding river with changes in elevation attracts rafting enthusiasts. To see the beauty of Tom, you can simply walk along the embankment. For those interested, there is the opportunity to book a river boat excursion.
Address: Pritomskaya embankment.
How to get there: buses 3, 5, 9, 27, trolleybuses 2, 12, 15.
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Lake Krasnoe
These are famous places that have gained popularity among the residents of Kemerovo. When the summer season approaches, the water in the lake warms up quickly, so there are many vacationers here. In winter, ice fishing enthusiasts flock to the lake. The reservoir was given such an interesting name because of the red crayfish that live in it. There are two beaches near the lake - paid and with free places.
Address: ave. Leningradsky, 1.
How to get there: by buses 24, 29, 131, 188, by trolleybus 6.
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Monument to Russian hockey
One of the most unusual monuments in the city of Kemerovo is a monument dedicated to Russian hockey. It was installed in 2007 - when the first World Championship in this unusual sport was opened. The creation of the art object was initiated by the fans. They turned to the regional administration, where their idea was accepted and helped to implement. The monument is located near the Khimik stadium. It consists of two parts: three clubs and a huge orange hollow ball, the diameter of which is 2.5 meters! By the way, the ball is made of seven thousand real balls.
Penguin family
In 2010, the city took part in the All-Russian competition called “City without Cruelty to Children.” That’s when the Penguin Family monument made of foam concrete appeared in Kemerovo. Each figure weighs about 140 kg, and their size is 90 cm. The author of the composition, a young Kemerovo sculptor Maxim Vrublevsky, admitted that he chose penguins not by chance: it is known that these animals are exemplary family men.
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Monument to a homeless dog
There are also social monuments in the city. For example, a sculpture depicting a homeless dog. In Kemerovo, the monument appeared in 2008; funds for its production were collected by concerned citizens.
The author, Valery Vasilyevich Treska, created a simply heartbreaking composition: a hungry stray dog is pressed against the cover of a sewer manhole. In addition, the monument was supplemented with a plaque with a poem calling on Kemerovo residents to be more humane and reduce the number of stray animals.
Video Monumental Memory
In 2004, the monument “ Memory of the Kuzbass Miners ” was recognized as an architectural and historical object. In 2008, according to voting results, the monument was among the ten main symbols of Kuzbass. In 2012, the monument “ In Memory of the Miners of Kuzbass ” was named the seventh wonder of Kuzbass, being included in the local version of the list “ Seven Wonders of the World”
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Seven Wonders of Kuzbass ." Ernst Neizvestny was awarded the title “Laureate of the Kuzbass Prize” for his work.
