Among the vast Khanka plain, lies the picturesque surrounded by hills the city of Ussuriysk, changed many names, but preserving its history and diverse, multinational culture. HistoryUssuriyskbegan with a small settlement, which was founded by several peasant families – immigrants from the Astrakhan and Voronezh provinces. The rapid development of the village, helped him 20 years later to the status of a city, which in our time represents the center city district, an important industrial, economic, transport, scientific and cultural center of the far Eastern region. During the reign of the Bolshevik regime – the town received the name of the Soviet Marshal and a major political leader Voroshilov, but immediately after the start of the Khrushchev thaw – acquired his last name, which is preserved to this day. Important attractions in Ussuriysk are many architectural monuments and old buildings "New Arbat", merchants ' houses, magnificent public theatre, and other buildings of the late XIX-early XX centuries. One of the oldest and most unique monuments of culture, architecture and archaeology in the territory of the Ussuriysk is a stone sculpture of a tortoise Dating from the XII century, when this land was located Jurjansky Empire. Once such statues adorned the graves of the Imperial family, and nowadays it is gorgeous and very bizarre statue adorns the city Park. Get to know the city, its history and nature, You can visit the State historical Museum of Ussuriysk. And, of course, do not forget about the rich nature of the Ussuri suburbs. Great reservoirs – artificial Soldier lake, and Lotus lake, is striking in eyes flashes of fragrant water lilies on the calm water surface. Barsukovskaya grove with the intoxicating scent of pine trees and the famous Baranovsky volcano. And Ussuri state nature reserve, and the reserve is Komarova where you can meet rare species of plants and animals. Live here and increase their population of different beetles and birds, deer and ROE deer, badgers and squirrels, bears, and, of course, the famous Siberian tiger. Overall, Ussuriysk is an interesting place for walks and excursions, and the picturesque surroundings of the city will help to spend an unforgettable holiday in unspoiled nature.
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