Traveling in the south of Russia, approaching the Cossack villages, you often meet crosses on the way. Spiritual life in these places, both in the countryside and in the city, has always occupied an important position in the life of the people.
Monument "Khoperskaya Tent" in Stavropol
Stavropol, Karl Marx Ave.
By the decree of the tsarina of the Russian Catherine II in 1777 on the Azov-Mozdok defensive line the city of Stavropol was laid. Initially it was the fortress No. 8, intended to protect the borders of Russia in the south of the country - the "gate of the Caucasus", very soon turned into a serious North Caucasian city.
Stavropol Local History Museum
Stavropol, ul. Dzerzhinskogo, d. 135
Stavropol State Historical, Cultural and Natural-Landscape Museum-Reserve named after. GN Prozriteleva and GK Prave is located in the historical center of the city in the most beautiful building of the former shopping arcades built at the end of the 19th century.
Stavropol Drama Theater
Stavropol, pl. Lenina, etc. 1
In the city of Stavropol, which arose in 1777, there was never a shortage of cultural life, it proceeded vigorously and actively, even thanks to the fact that the Caucasus, the way to which was laid through Stavropol, was the place of exile of many famous and creative people.
If Stavropol is called the "gateway of the Caucasus", then Stavropol, being the capital of the region, is undoubtedly the area in front of this gate. Founded in 1777 as a fortress for the protection of Russia's southern borders, Stavropol is now a dynamically developing modern city with a population of over 400 thousand people and an average age of about 37.
Stavropol is rightfully considered one of the greenest cities Russia
In Stavropol, the entourage inherent in southern cities in the form of a combination of quiet provincial beauty with the sweeping pretentiousness of individual buildings is complemented by a special atmosphere of Caucasian hospitality and a business approach to solving issues.
Founded in 1777 as a fortress for protection of the southern borders of Russia these days Stavropol is a dynamically developing modern city
Top 5 places where you will be proud to be able to say that you are familiar with the historical and cultural side of Stavropol:
Stavropol State Museum of Local History;
Stavropol Drama Theater
Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God (Kazan Cathedral) - the Cathedral of the Stavropol and Nevinnomyssk Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church
"Khoper Tent" - a monumental complex in honor of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city
park Victory.
Of course, this short list of attractions of Stavropol is not limited, and even the most demanding tourists will find here what to be surprised.
The street called the 45th Parallel took its name from its true location - it runs along the 45th parallel of the globe, that is Stavropol is equidistant from the North Pole and from the equator.