The City Of Novokuznetsklocated in the southern part of the Kemerovo region
Russiaat the banks of the river Tom. In the first half of the XVII century here was founded the city of Kuznetsk, guarding the borders of Siberia from the raids of the troops of the Jungar khanate and the Kyrgyz nomads. And swallowed him, later, the city of Novokuznetsk was founded by the Soviet authorities of the factory village of Garden city. Nowadays Novokuznetsk is a major industrial city, a center of metallurgy and coal mining in the Kuzbass. Infrastructure Novokuznetsk includes many social institutions, scientific and educational centers, commercial and industrial enterprises, entertainment and cultural facilities. The main part of urban development have on the Soviet period. However, in the historical part of Novokuznetsk assembled a magnificent architectural ensemble of the XVIII-XIX centuries. A special appeal to have the Boulevard of heroes memorial complex, and the stone construction of district schools and the Treasury building, designed in the architectural tradition of the Siberian Baroque. Another unique architectural monument is a fortification of XIX century – Kuznetsk fortress, built by Paul I that is now the object of cultural heritage of Federal significance and the Museum under the open sky. Not far from the fortress there is a beautiful natural area – waterfall Creek. The most important cultural and educational institutions are in Novokuznetsk Museum of local Lore is the oldest and one of the largest museums in the Kuzbass region, representing the richest collection of objects of historical and cultural heritage and exhibits of the natural world of the Kuznetsk region. As well as the city Art Museum that holds in its Fund of great works of fine and applied arts, sculpture and iconography. Among other institutions of culture of Novokuznetsk note State Drama theatre is the oldest theatrical school of Kuzbass, was awarded many state awards and representing a wide variety of performances for adult and child audience. Another recommended to visit the object of culture is the house-Museum of Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The unprecedented interest and enthusiasm, both adults and children, will certainly city planetarium and also a great place for fun – Novokuznetsk Park. Among the main religious buildings of the city, it should be noted Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral – the oldest Church in Novokuznetsk, erected in 1618, Peter and Paul Church, where the relics and the cross of St. Andrew and St. George's chapel. The outskirts of Novokuznetsk, surrounded by beautiful natural spaces. Tired of city life, take a walk into the protected grove of black poplars, the "Dancing forest", "Lime grove" or "Il'inskie travertine". In winter you can go skiing in the village Kurtukova or on the famous ski resort Sheregesh located in few hours drive from Novokuznetsk.