Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" has for more than forty years, is recognized as a monument of history and culture of Russia.The decision to award the status was made by the Moscow government in May 1973.All of the history of this unique garden has more than three centuries.
From the history of the park
decree of Peter I, relating to 1706, is considered to be the birth date of an unusual enterprise, which was later called Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden".Photos of individual sections of the garden, presented in the article confirm the idea of its uniqueness, the great popularity among the hosts and guests.
Initially apothecary garden was laid out for the cultivation of plants with medicinal properties and is used for making special preparations.Masters plantations of medicinal plants at different times were Apothecary order Moscow hospital, the Medical-Surgical Academy.The story was such that, in addition to its direct purpose - the cultivation of medicinal plants for the production of medicines, apothecary garden was used for practical training of medical students, biologists.It is for this reason that the plantation since 1805 taken over by the Moscow State University and until now belong to the university, as an experimental platform to study the fauna of the planet.
Current state park
Today Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" has an area of about forty hectares.The park is divided into two parts, most of which is located on the Sparrow Hills, and a smaller - older - located on Prospekt Mira.
whole structure "Apothecary garden" is divided into sectors, for example, such as tropical, subtropical, garden plants, an arboretum, a rock garden and many other departments.In accordance with this division for the visitors organized some exhibitions, festivals and implements educational and recreational activities.
total here there are about five thousand different species and forms of plants.
Park Service, research
Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" has always been a platform where active scientific work.Currently, the staff consists of doctors and candidates of sciences, professors.Under their guidance, young scientists and students conducting research in the field of plant breeding, protection from pests and diseases.Systematics, protection of the gene pool, floristry - traditional areas of scientific research, are working on the staff of a unique enterprise "Pharmaceutical Garden".
Botanical Garden of Moscow State University is the training ground students of biological faculty.On the basis of his work for about ten departments and laboratories for the study of the flora and fauna of the earth.
Flower Festival
Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" regularly conducts a variety of activities for nature lovers.Some of them have become traditional.For example, residents of Moscow and guests have become accustomed to the spring festival of colors, which is held for fifteen years.
Visitors to the park, visited here during the event, I have long been impressed by what he saw.The unusually rich variety of colors floral carpet covers a large part of the park.By the bright colorings added to the flavor and fragrance of primroses.
Experts say that in any other botanical garden in Russia, except for "Apothecary garden", it is impossible to simultaneously observe the cherry blossom, magnolia, tree peony, lilac, cherry, pear, apple, daffodils, over hundreds of thousands of tulips.The majority of the plants are in bloom and delight people a correct and diligent care for them.Home to many species are places considerable distance from Moscow.
festival lasts a little more than one month.What is surprising is that the picture, "written by" living flowering plants, changing daily.But each new day, it is unique and delicious.
Orchid Show
Palm greenhouse - this building, which can be proud of the park.And not only because here grow very rare species of palm trees and other exotic plants, but also for the reason that live in the conservatory amazing orchids.This place is known to all who at least once visited the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden".Orchid Show - one of the activities that have a continuing interest among the visitors.Behind glass in a small area grow rare and the most valuable aspects of this amazing plant.The beauty of blooming orchid is difficult to convey in words.Nature took more than one millennium to create her perfect form.
Orchid Show - this is one of the highlights of the garden.Many visitors come here to explore these wonderful plants.
Visitors reviews
Spring flowering plants, elegant orchids, huge palm trees are able to create an extraordinary atmosphere of celebration, good, peace, happiness.Collections of exotic species amaze not only children but also adults who own a variety of information regarding the life of plants.
Hundreds of thousands of people in order to acquire new knowledge about the nature, get positive emotions are willing to visit the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden".
Reviews park visitors are always enthusiastic.People thank the staff for their hard work everyday, serious research work, the ability to create wonderful and thereby elevate the souls of people who have visited here.
when it is convenient to visit the "Apothecary Garden"?
MGU Botanic Garden constantly informs its visitors about upcoming events.Feedback carried out through newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the Internet, personal contact with the staff of the park.
shows blooming peonies, different varieties of lilac, cherry, almond and many other plants attract thousands of visitors.About the approximate timing of flowering of a plant, the upcoming exhibition is informed in advance.Therefore, residents of Moscow and guests of the capital, receiving such information can plan your time and visit an unforgettable event, which for them regularly prepares Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden".
How to get to the garden?This can be done by land public and private transport.Trolleybus №9 and №48 will take passengers directly to the park entrance.Stopping called "Grokholski lane".Here stops taxi №9.
In addition to visiting the "Apothecary garden" is very convenient to use the metro service.Station "Prospect Mira Ring" at a distance of two hundred and is meters from the entrance to the garden.The station "Sukharevskaya" is located 650 meters away.Walk to the park from it will not take more than ten minutes.
How to save the cultural heritage of the country?
Botanical Garden of Moscow State University "Apothecary Garden" Lomonosov - a national heritage of Russia.Being the oldest park in Moscow a unique garden attracts a huge number of visitors, their number is growing rapidly every year.
to maintain a balance between the fragile nature of the garden and the growing number of visitors workers have developed rules that must be followed strictly by all who stroll through the alleys of this extraordinary park.
rulebook is divided into two parts.From the first visitors learn that the garden you can walk, breathe fresh air, enjoy the beauty of the plants, getting a lot of positive emotions.The second part explains the rules about which actions are strictly prohibited in the park.Their observance helps maintain plantings that will allow even many generations of people to enjoy the beauty of this unique place in Moscow.
