November marked a great holiday for the whole country and especially for the Nizhny Novgorod region.Everyone knows that the day of November 4 - National Unity Day, and this year Russia will be a special celebration to mark this important date, because the People's Militia - 400 years.Centre
national liberation struggle it became Nizhny Novgorod.We led the fight against the invaders Nizhny Novgorod pasad people Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky.There is a version that was born Kuzma Minin Balakhna on the Volga.Balahnintsy still consider their region home to this great man.Nizhny Novgorod Minin strongly urged not to stand aside from the hardships of Russia.His call was actively supported by: decided to form a militia, to convene serving people and start raising funds to equip warriors.A militia leader chose Prince Dmitry Pozharsky.And this Russian national hero left a piece of themselves in our native of Nizhny Novgorod region.The fact that in 1610 Tsar Vasily Shuisky Pozharsky was granted village Purekh (Makarieva Poluslobodka).This historic village - birthplace of Prince Pozharsky - is in Chkalovsky district.Until now Purekh rises Transfiguration Cathedral, built in memory of Dmitry Mikhailovich liberation of Moscow from foreign invaders.It should be noted that the kind of Prince Pozharsky not broke off until today.Among the residents of the small town of Semyonov living descendants of the Nizhny Novgorod militia leader in 1612.The fate of some is unknown, but there are people - Nina B. Borin (Pozharskaya), which cherishes the history of the noble family.Due to the rector of the Church of the Presentation of the Lord Balakhna Sokolov, the author of the book "Prince Pozharsky and Nizhny Novgorod militia," Nina Borisovna was well aware that they are among the many descendants of the great liberator of the Fatherland from the Poles.
But the city is great not only the descendants of the famous Prince.District famous for its history of Old Believers, which is closely interwoven with the history of our region and captured in the novels of PIMelnikov Crypt "In the Woods", "At the Mountains."Among the Believers, inhabiting our land kerzhenetskie during a church reform had come (come) from the center of Russia, Solovki, Purekh - birthplace of Prince Pozharsky.By the way, purehskie master brought except lozhkarnogo, fishing and casting bells.In memory of Purihe and part of our district has a similar name.Since the XVIII century, Semenov was considered the largest center of the Old Believers, on the XIX - lozhkarnoy capital of Russia.Skitnik engaged in various crafts, including production of wooden utensils and household items, which were stained in a unique way.Due to unique technology, the wizard provides a golden color without the use of the precious metal.Subsequently, for this type of fishing the name stuck - khokhloma.Today, the art of Khokhloma painting - one of the most famous handicrafts of Nizhny Novgorod region.On the origin of fishery Semenovski ready to tell ITC "Golden Khokhloma".Visiting the museum and tourism center, you can see a rich collection of khokhloma products, as well as to participate in an exciting master-class on painting of the beautiful nesting dolls or spoons.
Russian Old Believer merchants showed the most numerous and the best examples of the organization of industrial production, trade and charity.Among them Semyonov merchant Athanasius P. Nosov, with the financial support which Semenov built Nikolskaya Church of Old Believers.Currently, it is operating, and is decorated with one of the crossroads of the city.Save and house Nosov, which still amazes with its unique beauty.Life of Old Believers reflected in expositions Semenovski History and Art Museum.Just in the Semenov region preserved the Old Believers cemetery, wooden tomb most revered elders.Scenics, where settled the Old Believers, and today attracts with its beauty.Come and see for yourself.
great and varied Nizhny Novgorod region.Every city in the region has its own unique shape, formed over centuries and preserved to this day.And invaluable to the credit of Prince DMPozharsky and Kuzma Minin Zemsky headman.It is the duty and honor of our generation is the need to honor the memory of those troubled times, and all those who defend and protect our country at all times.
