The Siberian town of Prokopyevsk: sights, photos

Prokop is located in the Kemerovo region in the South of Western Siberia and is one of the biggest cities of the region. He previously held leading positions in coal mining and even had the unofficial title of “black pearl of Kuzbass”. It is a city with good infrastructure. Consider where it is possible to have a good time, what sights the city is certainly worth a visit.

Zenkovskaya Park of culture and leisure

The Park was opened in June 1933, it was created by the townspeople. Currently its area is 200 hectares, but here is the lake. Throughout the Park there are different fairy tale characters and houses that are carved from cedar. In this setting there are two Spa, two children's camps and even the base of the riot squad. Running in the Park equestrian center in areas such as tourism, horseback riding, martial case. In summer, the Park has amusement rides, tennis courts, rental of sports equipment. To services of visitors – flight over the city by helicopter. In winter there is ski-rental base and a skating rink.

Sights of Prokopevsk: description and photos

Among the attractions of the city, it should be noted the Monument of Glory. Installed it in Zenkovsky Park in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Victory Day. Not long ago, the obelisk was reconstructed. In the Park there is another attraction of the city - "11 the siege of the pines”, she is the same age as the Victory. In 1942, in the midst of war in Prokop'evsk was evacuated children from blockaded Leningrad, who lived here until the end of the war. After the defeat of Nazi troops children before leaving to Leningrad planted eleven pines (by number of carers in the orphanage) in the form of a broken ring of blockade.

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Cathedral of the Nativity of John the Baptist

It is called the main temple of the city, it was built recently – in memory of the dead miners. The Cathedral has a gilded dome and rich ornamentation, is located in a pine forest. For him to choose a very good place: there are few people, lots of space and greenery.

Prokopyevsk drama theatre

Theatre can be considered a true landmark the city, it was built in 60-ies of the last century and bears the name of Lenin Komsomol. The building itself is unusual, in the style of “Stalinist Empire”. The theatre plays a young talented team that often goes to festivals and gets the prestigious prize. In this theatre of the troupe come from different cities on tour. With the support of a theatre hosts an interesting flash mobs. It is noteworthy that on Thursdays in June here show only comedies.

Vernissage

The halls are quite unique products from birch bark, exhibition of dolls. All exhibits made by craftsmen from the city. Exhibited here are works of famous painters from various periods. Conducted various workshops for all ages.

Museum

Another attraction of the city can be considered a Museum. It was originally opened at the school. Students has conducted more than 20 different expeditions in the South region. In 1961, thanks to the collections, was opened national Museum. The exhibition includes the following sections:

• Archeologia;
• Etnografia;
• Priroda;
• Revolucija;
• Civil war;
• Patriotic war;
• Space.

The Museum provides walking and bus trips to sights of Prokopevsk different time. Be employees of the Museum and other services: theatrical performances, wedding ceremonies.

Attractions and photos of Prokopyevsk

The article contains photographs of this beautiful city. Here there is a Museum tram control. The Museum is small, but quite informative. It presents the whole story from the beginning of the emergence of the tram. Photographs and layouts of these machines over the years.

Adam and eve

In 2011, in Prokopevsk opened an unusual monument to conjugal faith and love. For it was based on the biblical story of Adam and eve, the Apple and the Serpent-tempter. The monument is of wood, with hidden in it the Serpent, and in the centre of the composition are the figures women and men, the monument has a height of about two meters. There is a beautiful fountain.

The monument at the alley of Heroes

Being in the city, to visit another attraction in the city – a monument to soldiers who died in the hot spots. Big black Tulip is under the canopy. Is a monument on the alley of Heroes.

In the town of Prokopyevsk is full of various monuments.

• Peter;
• St. Peter and Fevronia;
• Jesus Christ, my Saviour;
• The liquidators of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant;
• Plumbing.

ABA River

ABA River is one of the attractions of the city. The river flows in the city and has scenic views. Here you can relax from the cityhustle and bustle and enjoy nature. ABA is considered the fish river, and home to walleye, Northern pike, carp, crucian carp.