Once founded to protect the Russian lands from the raid of nomads, the fortress at the confluence of the Volga with Samara forever connected its fate with the great river. Due to its location on the banks of the main transport artery, the city grew and developed. The trade in bread brought good profits, merchants of the 19th and early 20th centuries did not skimp on the construction of their houses. The city was built on a grand scale. Majestic temples adorned the squares.
A bit of history
If you look at Samara from the Volga, a majestic panorama opens up. Between the snow-white temple of St. George the Victorious and a model of urban development of developed Socialism - the administration of the Samara region, the steel wing of the Glory monument shot up. During the heyday of Soviet power, it was decided to perpetuate the memory of the labor heroism of the city's residents and build a memorial on a hill near the Volga.
In 1971residents received the Square of Glory. Samara monuments have been replenished with a majestic 45-meter monument topped by a worker holding a steel wing. The symbol was chosen as a memory of the labor feat of the workers who managed to organize the construction of the Il-2 flying tank in the most difficult conditions of the Patriotic War.
In memory of heroes
Samara's Glory Square was planned as a single architectural complex with Victory Square. A place of honor is given to the bas-relief - Motherland with eternal fire. It has become a good tradition for the newlyweds to lay flowers on the holy place on their wedding day. Rallies gather here on memorable dates, heroes and veterans are honored. There are stone stands along the border, reminding residents of the city and tourists about the years of the Great Patriotic War.
Samara's Glory Square has become one of the favorite places for walking. This is an excellent observation deck on the Volga. It offers stunning views. A diverging staircase leads to the water. A wall was built along the slope - a memorial to the Honor and Glory of the region.
Already in the 21st century, near the Square of Glory of Samara, the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious, founded by Alexander II, was recreated. Its destruction was facilitated by the reformers of 1934. Already today the domes of the temple have again risen above the Volga. In 2011, a monument to the Murom nobles Peter and Fevronier was erected next to the cathedral.
Victory Day
The most solemn moment for the square has always been the celebration of Victory Day. On this day, here every yearthere are a lot of events going on. Glory Square in Samara is equipped with large screens. Everyone can see a live broadcast of the Victory Parade in the capital, and a little later, a telethon between the cities of the Russian Federation and friendly Belarus. In the evening, a festive concert takes place on the Square of Glory. In Samara, the celebrations last for at least two days. Numerous tourists can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of festive fireworks from the observation deck on the banks of the Volga and burning fountains.
Roads to Glory Square
For old Samara, this place was considered the outskirts of the city. Perhaps that is why it was one of the most neglected. Today, the square and the architecture surrounding it are the decoration of the city. Almost all tourist routes will surely lead to this place. From anywhere in the city you can get here to the Alabinskaya metro station, then by bus 11 to the Volga Hotel. Bus routes 2, 23, 42, 47, 50 pass along Samarskaya Street near the square. street to come to the right place. In good weather, the road will take no more than 25-30 minutes and will be very interesting.
After getting acquainted with the memorial of Glory and enjoying the views of the Volga, it will be good to take a walk along the embankment. We can safely say about it - the largest and most comfortable on the Great River.
