Attractions of Kyzyl, their photos and history

Most of the tourists perceive the city of Kyzyl as a transit point on the way to the sacred mountain tops to national parks or picturesque lakes. But those who decided to stay here for a few days, leaving the capital of Tuva excited. Central square full of flowers, promenade captivates with its beauty and comfort. In addition, the city has many unique places. So what are the attractions of Kyzyl?

Prayer wheel

Opened in 2006 in the Central square of the city, opposite the drama theatre. A little later, and erected a prayer house for the drum in the form of a pagoda, which is adorned with elegant ornaments.

In the drum, made of copper, fixed 115 million sheets of paper with written on them mantras. It must rotate clockwise. One revolution-one prayer. And do not need to be Buddhist to ask the heavens, good health, good luck and prosperity.

And gave this unique design in the town, the monks of the monastery of Tedmed who responded with gratitude to local residents for the construction of sand mandalas. The importance of the gift cannot be overestimated: in Buddhism, prayer wheels are regarded as the sources of the greatest blessings.

Buddhist temple Tsechenling

This is one of the brightest in the truest sense of the word, the sights of the city of Kyzyl. The translated name of the temple as “the Abode of infinite compassion”. It is small, but very cozy. Local residents tell about from nowhere tradition: before entering the temple should be around it three times clockwise, touching each corner. They are, incidentally, already terribly worn, so not for the beauty of his visit.

Recommended

Cross-domed Church. Features of origin

In this article we'll talk about where has its roots the Orthodox architecture of churches, what it stands for and on what principles, and also about how different types of temples is given.it is no secret that Christianity in Russia - not the native...

Baths of Cherepovets: a review

From year to year a visit to the baths and saunas has become increasingly popular as ideas for fun and useful pastime on the weekends. This is not surprising because in Russia a couple walked not only noblemen, but also the common people. Today the a...

The Moscow planetarium on Barrikadnaya

The Planetarium at Barrikadnaya in Moscow is one of the world's largest and oldest in Russia. This structure is included in the list of attractions of the capital. It should be said that to visit the planetarium on Barrikadnaya interesting not only f...

The Church Building amazingly combines Buddhist tradition of ancient architecture and modern technology construction business. At first glance everything is very simple: white walls, wide staircase, gable, decorated very modestly, and traditional for the Eastern countries roof with angles, curved upwards.

The First floor of the temple is the residence of the representatives of the Dalai Lama. The second has a prayer hall with a luxurious altar. Between the floors built a massive staircase made of marble.

On the territory of the Shrine erected eight stupas, each of which reflects the events of Buddha's life.

When Techinline trainings are organized for all those wishing to study the Tibetan language, learn yoga, secrets of meditation and Buddhist philosophy. In addition, you can freely talk with lamas, and even to join their class.

Tuvan state Philharmonic hall

One of the oldest attractions in Kyzyl (see photo below) was opened on 1 April 1969. Today it is located in the building of the musical dramatic theatre named Kok-ool. For guests there are also six teams, each of which is a carrier of national musical culture. But they sing not only folk music. Their repertoire includes many classical and symphonic works. Are here and touring the famous Russian dance ensembles, and musical groups.

There in the Philharmonic and its “Theater of miniatures”, rock-lab, dance Studio for children “Dialogue”.

National Museum of the Republic of Tuva

His appearance Museum is indifferent to local residents, who strongly took up the study of the history of the Republic and its capital. Legends about this there are several. In one of them the creation of the Museum is attributed to the Consul I. Chichaev, which put forward a proposal to form a society ‘Uranometria”. According to another, the initiative belongs to the editor of the local newspaper F. Pudalova. Historians argue that this attraction of Kyzyl (Tuva Republic) owes its existence to the occasion: in 1924, were found pieces of ore, pipes, household items, pottery shards, jewelry, etc., visitors to the Museum often linger near shamanic drums, statuettes, painted national dishes, reconstructions of dwellings living in the area ethnic groups.

Museum of Nadya Rusheva

It's kind of a unique place. The Museum is a young self-taught artist has more than 380 works. The townspeople revered Nadia his countrywoman. The girl's mother – the first ballerina of the Republic, the Pope in 1945, came to Tuva to become the art Director of drama theatre.

To Draw Nadia started kindergarten, the age of five. To school no education received, that is, neither literacy, nor reading, nor even drawing it taught. With the first class girl drew every day after school, then more. But… her life was cut short when she was 17.

Monument Catarci

The highway leading from the city, on a high hill welcomes guests of the capital of the shepherd, dressed in national clothes and looking attentively into the distance at the endless steppes. It is a tribute to the ancient occupation of Tuva – animal husbandry. The monument became not only a landmark of the city of Kyzyl and Tuva Republic, and the business card of the capital and throughout the country. Installed it in1987.

Holy Trinity Church

Though Christianity isn't the dominant religion in Tuva, but a large part of the Russian-speaking population of the Republic-believers. Yes, and Christianity has taken root here recently in historical terms-in the middle of the last century, thanks to the arrival of Russian seekers of gold ore. But strange as it may sound, Holy Trinity Church-the oldest sanctuary of the Republic.

This landmark Kyzyl seemed pretty modest. Was originally built of wood, and only a few decades later (in 1929) it was reconstructed. Temple ensemble consists of a main building, a tower with bells and outbuildings. The high conical roof, unusual for such structures with a small dome is visible from afar. A shade of blue that painted the temple, a pleasure pestreet on a background of city buildings.

Here are Stored unique shrines: icon of St. Nicholas, the Vladimir icon of the Mother of God, icon of St. Xenia of Petersburg and the icon of St Joasaph.

In Holy Trinity Church opened a children's Sunday school. Here are engaged in Church singing, God's Law and needlework. And in the summer in the walls of the Shrine children's camp.

Park of culture and leisure. Nikolai Gastello

The landmark of the city of Kyzyl-unique a place in Siberia. Only here, near the center of the city, you can meet wild animals. The Park is located on a small Peninsula, surrounded by beautiful forests. One side of this vacation spot is washed by the waters of a picturesque pond, the other – a Small Yenisei.

The monument to the first Russian teachers

In 2010, at the second kilometer of the Federal highway “the Yenisei river” the efforts of the authorities of the Republic, a monument was unveiled to teachers. These brave people left their used housing and their way of life and came to Siberia. For many of them, Tuva became a home. And judging by the memorial, their work was not in vain. The first monument of Tuva enlightenment - a tribute of sincere gratitude. In fact, besides the Sciences, the teachers helped the local residents to integrate into the Russian environment.

Waterfront

Four years ago, the urban waterfront has changed beyond recognition. Now this pearl of the capital of Tuva is not just a beautiful place, landmark, Kyzyl, and beloved as local residents and guests of the city area.

Once there was a notorious granite boulder with the inscription «heart of Asia". Today, after the renovation work, he ennobled, returned to its rightful place.

Museum of political repression history

Is this attraction of Kyzyl in the former special commandant of the NKVD. The exposition acquaints the visitors with unique photographs, newspaper clippings of that era, documents, letters, biographies of the repressed and other exhibits. The Museum is of great interest, because in Tuva referred to the huge number of people, some of them were sentenced to death. It lasted from 1930 to 1960.

Shamanic clinic

There is a phenomenon at the end of the last century. Shamans, who used to stay apart and meet only for his family, after a decade of persecution and eradication of religion in the USSR today are combined. The Republic has four such clinics. But this attraction of Kyzyl larger than the others, and she is valued more popularly. Pass it difficult to really attract the attention of two huge tents with numerous waving in the wind ribbons.

Come to Kyzyl

Take your time, wander through the Kyzyl. Live here are amazing. They will never lose their identity, because revere the cultural values of their ancestors, the national language with local dialects and unique traditions.