Things to do & places to visit in Lower Volga, Russia

Lower Volga #11 destination in Russia 2023. Timezone: Europe/Moscow, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 12:10.

Top things to do (16)

• Operas
• Military Museums
• Speciality Museums
• Theaters
• Monuments & Statues
• Historic Sites
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Parks
• Fountains
• Historic Walking Areas
• Bodies of Water
• Architectural Buildings
• Trams
• Religious Sites
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Ballets

Top places to visit (20 attractions)

1. 5.0 Saratov State Museum of Military Glory (265 reviews)
   - Excellent!
   Military Museums
   
   
   One of the greatest military museum I've ever been. Numerous vehicles and pretty good taken care of. Not to miss if you're in the area See more..
   
2. 5.0 Saratov State Art Museum of A.N. Radishhev (194 reviews)
   - Part of Saratov art
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   I visited this museum to see nature photo exposition, also I was available to see part of the history of Saratov with local artist paints and sculptures, but also Russian zar like Ivan the terrible See more..
   
3. 5.0 High-relief on the Ruins on Mamayev Hill (98 reviews)
   - Determined, glorious and beautiful
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Love the massive Soviet monumental art or not, you cannot leave this place without an impression. My impression was they made a glorious huge reliefs in honor of their victory which they're so proud of. This monument, better say complex of monuments is at the second flight of stairs (out of total 200 stairs which mark number of days the battle for Stalingrad lasted) leading to the imposing Motherland Calling sculpture. On both sides of these stairs are huge, larger than life reliefs of soldiers with sharp and serious faces determined to fight for their homeland. While climbing the stairs the Motherland statue becomes bigger and bigger which is an impressive effect and great op for many pics. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Soothe My Sorrows (93 reviews)
   - Impressive colourful church
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The chapel-church at the Bishop's House of the Saratov Lords was built in 1906. There was only one throne - in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Consolation in sorrows and sorrows." The people also called the church "Satisfy my sorrows." During the years of Soviet power, the building was preserved almost in its original form, but the Saratov Planetarium was opened here. The architecture of the hip-roofed church on three rows of kokoshniks with two symmetrically located vestibules fits well into the architectural ensemble of the center of Saratov. Most impressive is the fact that the large tent is surrounded by numerous motley decorated small domes, in imitation of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: thermometry at the entrance, the requirement to maintain social distance, wear a mask. If the review was helpful to you, please like it! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Old Hurul/ Buddist Tample (80 reviews)
   - The magic buddistic temple in the heart of the Europe
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   It's one of the most magic places I've visited in my life. of course, it's possibly because my origin is in Kalmykia, but still. So, the story is following: after the religion started to recover in Kalmykia, the temple was build, and visited by Dalai Lama. Then, when the new Temple was build in the center of Elista, it became too far away for citizens to visit this one, So, none, except buddistic monks are around, Just the nature, steppe and you. Silence, sun, and wooden made buddistic temple with amazing pictures and unbelievable energy around, It's 6 km from the city. You just come, and hear the wind and atmosphere. I really recommend! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Cathedral of the Assumption (72 reviews)
   - not open
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   The upper level of this church wasn't open when we visited on Saturday around noon, I dont know if there are specific. Hours when it is open. The lower level was open, and was quite nice. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Square of Grief (72 reviews)
   - Russian Pieta.
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   This monument to Eugene Vuchetich could be called the Russian Pieta by analogy with the famous sculpture of Michelangelo in the Cathedral of San Pietro. The real prototype of the Russian Pieta could be Epistinia Fyodorovna Stepanova. All 9 sons of Epistinia Stepanova fought on the fronts of the Civil War, the Battle of Khalkhin Gol and the Second World War. Only one returned from the war disabled and subsequently died of wounds. The other 8 sons died while performing their military duty. Two sons Ilya and Alexander (junior) they participated in the Battle of Stalingrad and survived, but died the following year at the Kursk Bulge and the crossing of the Dnieper. Alexander received the highest military award of the country, becoming a posthumous hero of the Soviet Union. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Volgograd Speed Tram (570 reviews)
   - Funny metro
   Trams
   
   
   Funny and efficient if probably not enough money for the real metro. Scary to imagine the finds during excavation works though... See more..
   
9. 4.5 City Embankment (272 reviews)
   - very long walk on Volga river embankment on sunset
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Astrakhan Volga river embankment is quite long and it is an enjoyable entertainment especially on sunset as you see the sun going down as you walk south. there are a lot of people jogging and biking there as well. so it can fit many activities See more..
   
10. 4.5 Memorial Complex Shadoof (245 reviews)
    - See this at night. Best view ever!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    On the premises of the Saratov State Museum. It is a nice staircase up to a beautiful view of Saratov. Go at night for best view. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Volgograd Railway Station (244 reviews)
    - This impressive station in the Stalinist Empire style.
    Architectural Buildings
    
    
    This impressive station was built in 1954 in the Stalinist Empire style. Sculptural compositions are located at the entrance and above the vault; the building is richly decorated inside. Now access to the station is through a separate building with metal detectors. There are many automatic lockers in the basement. In general, an ordinary old Soviet station. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Alley of the Heroes (174 reviews)
    - This is a small boulevard in the very center
    Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    This is a small boulevard in the very center of the city. Climbing up from the Volga to the Square of the Fallen Heroes along the Alley of Heroes, on the left we can see several steles listing the names of the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad, and on the right - Volgograd heroes of the Great Patriotic War. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Park Lipki (148 reviews)
    - By far the one of the best parks in Saratov!!!
    Parks
    
    
    The lipki park is an absolute beauty, great for a walk , meet and talk, picnic or a dance even!!, very romantic, beautiful trees, although its rather small, I think it's still an amazing park at a great location , in the city center, surrounded by restaurants, a Church,with nearby art galleries and so on. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Baskunchak Lake (146 reviews)
    - Квартиры посуточно!
    Bodies of Water
    
    
    Сдаю посуточно квартиры в посёлке Нижний Баскунчак Астраханской области в 10 мин (пешком) от солёного озера Баскунчак. В квартирах имеется всё необходимое для проживания: кровати, пастельное бельё, кондиционер, Wi-Fi, посуда, водонагреватель, холодильник, микроволновка. Парковочное место у дома.
    Также предоставляем экскурссионную поездку на гору Богдо.
    При вашем желании встретим вас в начале посёлка или с поезда (Верхний Баскунчак).
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    Цены варьируются от 350 до 500 р/сутки с человека и зависят от количества людей и времени проживания. Звоните, договориться можно всегда! See more..
    
15. 4.5 Pavlov's House (141 reviews)
    - This is NOT the Mill
    Historic Sites
    
    
    I see many reviews and pics here (even the TA head pic) show the Pavlov house as the old ruined Mill. It is not that, but the one across it, towards the Lenin square. The Pavlov house is situated after the Lenin monument behind the circular colonnade and before the Mill/Museum complex. You'll recognize it with old corner bricks left by a new built peach color house. It's a solemn memorial to a handful of resistance men fighting the outnumbered Nazi enemy for two months. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Astrakhan State Opera and Ballet Theatre (134 reviews)
    - It`s fantastic !
    Ballets • Operas • Theaters
    
    
    The theatre provides the ability to create not only performances of any complexity, but also to organize socially important events: appointments, meetings, exhibitions and so on. The infrastructure around the theatre is unique. The theatre is situated in the park, which is currently planned to redesign on the basis of historical drawings. The botanical garden with many fountains, pools, playgrounds for children and labyrinths will be there. The theatre district of the town is formed there, which could be compared with such temples of world theatrics as La Scala in Milan (Italy), Covent Garden in London (UK), Grand Opera in Paris (France) etc. Thus, the Astrakhan State Music Theatre is a large complex, a place of cultural recreation and education of Astrakhan citizens and guests. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Pagoda Seven Days (113 reviews)
    - Pleasant wander
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Fountains
    
    
    Although currently closed this is a nice place to walk around even in the surrounding area. If you are in the area it’s worth a wander See more..
    
18. 4.5 Museum Pamyat (85 reviews)
    - Many installations on the theme of the events of 1942-1943
    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
    
    
    The museum is located in the very center of the city near the railway station. You need to go around the Intourist hotel, and in the courtyard you will see an inconspicuous signboard and a simple iron door. The museum is small compared to the panorama of the battle of Stalingrad, but successfully complements it with many installations on the theme of the events of 1942-1943. Definitely worth a visit! See more..
    
19. 4.5 Park Pobedy (81 reviews)
    - Victory Park
    Spent More than 3 hours Parks
    
    
    We visited as part of a group tour. The park offers a wonderful panorama over the city of Saratov, has a very nice war memorial with an eternal flame and has an extensive collection of vehicles from WW2 and later spread around a large area. The main feature of the park is a column with 12 stylised cranes (the birds). The vehicles cover mainly Soviet vehicles and include many from the Cold War era as well as WW2. There is one German Tiger tank & a very decrepit German half track. The Soviet armoured train is a nice touch! Lots of aircraft and helicopters (all later than WW2) and Soyuz and Vostok capsules. Also a memorial to firefighters. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Peter The Great Monument (78 reviews)
    - Peter
    Monuments & Statues
    
    
    He stands at one end of the riverwalk next to the Volga. He was born in Moscow and died in St Petersburg. See more..