Millenium square in Saransk - Mordovia landmark European level

Mordovia-one of the republics of the huge Russian Federation. Its capital is the city of Saransk. The settlement is situated on both banks of the Insar river (the source of the Volga river). Footprint city of about 82 thousand square kilometers.

Based Saransk in the distant 1641. Today it is home to more than 340 thousand people. The city was home to the Cossacks, and gunners, were here Tatars and Moksha, so now it is a multinational town, which is often reconstructed, even in the post-Soviet era.

As in any other locality, there are many historical sites attractions. One of these is the Millenium square in Saransk. Is limited to street four Central:

• Named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky;
• The name of Leo Tolstoy;
• Bolshevik;
• Polezhaeva.

The Approximate area of the territory – 3 thousand square meters.

Fountain

It is not just the area, but the whole architectural complex, designed in the same architectural style.

In the Middle of the road is a light and music fountain, the height of which is equal to 45 meters. It was called “the Star of Mordovia», because it has the shape of star of the Republic. A solar sign, which is one of the components of the national ornament. Although it can be considered solely from the height of bird flight.

In the fountain, everyone can walk off your shoes, as the project provides a pedestrian zone, where the water level is about 2-3 cm. And the night here is very beautiful event, transfer the image on a vertical surface. This is truly a unique structure on the territory of Russia.

Environment

Along the perimeter of Millennium square in Saransk reconstructed and erected fine buildings.

First of all, you can't miss the building of the state University, lined with glass and very reminiscent of a Stalin-era building. About the institution majestically stands the building of the basketball club, having a rounded shape. On the Millennium square in Saransk, there is another sculpture is “Tree of life”.

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The street also is located in a completely renovated building of the Pushkin library.

And in the middle, opposite the library, on the Millennium square of Saransk installed the eponymous stone. On it is carved a map of the Republic of X century pendant Rurik. This is a sign that 1 thousand years ago, the Russian Empire and Mordovian peoples had become one.

Organized gorgeous descent, we can say, European level, on Prospekt Lenina.

“Ogarev Plaza»

At the Millenium square of Saransk opens shopping center. This place is a Paradise for shopaholics. Trade pavilions, hosting the most famous international brands and local manufacturers. In addition to shops in the centre plenty of cosy cafes and eateries with cuisines from different Nations of the world where you can go and relax from long walks through the city.

Near the center is an underground Parking, the top of which is decorated with a glass dome with a diameter of five meters, in which there are outlets. At night the pavilions are lit.

Historical background

Earlier on what is now Millennium square in Saransk, stadium was called “Light”. It was aimed at the 14 thousand guests, had a huge canopy over the main stands and a very large area of lawns with a heated. Was the arena for the games of the local football club «Dynamo». In 2010 began dismantling the entertainment and sports complex. Now all home competitions are held at the stadium «Start».

The Opening of the reconstructed square occurred in 2012. To date, the description of Saransk and the Millennium square is, you might say, synonymous. A unique attraction of the highest level.

Contemporary issues

The Main news of the city in 2017 – unattractive sounds in Millennium square. Photos of Saransk is now hard to imagine without this area, however, she literally began to crack. Many citizens attribute this to the legendary stadium, the site of which was erected by one of the Central squares of the city. They say, have been violated all building codes, because the object is erected “work” rate. Therefore, the citizens put “black” label in the square.

In fact, In some parts of the cracks were found, which instantly began to resolve. Versed paving slabs, eliminate faults, and again there is a tab cover. There is a perception that builders are too hurried, they did not attempt to check the quality certificates for building materials. In the end, after some 5 years of this situation.

Authorities are silent as always, businesses are concerned for theirtrading places, and the people angry. But in any case, the square is a modern landmark in the city of Saransk, which attracts tourists.