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Historythe city of Astrakhanrooted in the mists of time. This beautiful historic city with stunning architecture, fortress walls and sumptuous cathedrals, green parks and surrounded by the great Russian river Volga. The year of Foundation of the small town, the site of which now stands the majestic Astrakhan is 1558. Despite the long history, many old buildings here have not lost their appearance to this day. On these lands that once belonged to Kazan khanate, and later included in the possessions of the Russian Empire, surprisingly intertwined Asian and European cultures. Here there are temples who go to the Ministry, the representatives of more than 10 religions and hundreds of ethnicities. General urban development was launched in the middle of the XVIII century. Since that time, Astrakhan has gained a tremendous amount of amazing in its constructive and decorative features of buildings. In the XIX century, the city received elegant mansions, shops, banks and other buildings, executed in a sophisticated modern style. In the historical part of Astrakhan you can see the old stone manor house that relaxed side by side with simple wooden houses made in Russian style. Pearl Astrakhan architecture is, of course, the Kremlin – powerful fortification, erected by order of Ivan the terrible. The complex includes many buildings of administrative, residential, military and economic purposes, churches, bell towers and towers. All this splendor was made of pure white stone. Take a stroll among the picturesque banks of the Volga in Astrakhan invite numerous embankments. They are concentrated along the main cultural sites – monuments, museums, parks. There are great places for entertainment cafes, shops, attractions. Beautiful natural landmark of Astrakhan can rightfully be called Swan lake. This natural reservoir with the help of talented architects and engineers has turned into a real Palace for the graceful white birds. The lake is decorated with graceful arches, musical fountains, parklands, lookout. One of the recent acquisitions of Astrakhan became the musical Petrovsky fountain, which is a huge multi-level hydraulic structure, with an area of 875 m2. A particularly spectacular light show dancing water jets looks in the evening.