Barnaul is the largest industrial city, which is located in the south of Western Siberia.The name of the capital of the Altai received by the flowing river there Barnaulka.At the point where the river flows into the Ob, and is rich in tourist attractions.Barnaul is known for its historical sites, including the settlement of ancient people and mounds.But at first glance like the capital of the Altai is not for everyone.It is a town where heavy industry is booming.Those who travel in the Altai region, mainly in the capital are just passing through for a long time without stopping.Arrived on a plane to get to the city center can only through the industrial zone, which will please not everyone.Those who arrived by train, was luckier - they will be directly in the center of the city.
Legends of the origin of the name of the city
There are several versions regarding the etymology of the name of the city.It used to be that the word "Barnaul" is translated from Kazakh as "good camp".But this version is quite questionable, because the Kazakhs never wandered into the place where is located the capital of the Altai.There is another version of the origin of the word "Barnaul", which has already been mentioned: it comes from the flowing river in the area, named earlier maps "Boronoul" and "Boronour."
bit of history
Capital Altay - Barnaul - emerged after the reforms of Peter I, which resulted in a great leap forward in the development of Russia.Before the rise of the city in the foothills of the Altai were discovered rich deposits of copper ore, it was first built in these places Russian smelter.
Already in 1730, known at the time the breeder ANDemidov sent to find a convenient place for the construction of a large plant.Choosing the latter fell on the river mouth Barnaulka.This selection was based on the need for the production of water and forest resources.There was only a single problem - the place for the construction of the plant was significantly removed from the source of raw material, namely copper ore, but with this drawback had to put up with.Moreover, the choice of Akinfiy Demidov on the location of the plant is also influenced by the fact that in the Altai was found silver ore.Western Siberia by the decree of Empress Elizabeth was recognized as the king's estate.Since 1771 Barnaul began to carry the status of "mountain city", and later was a member of the Tomsk province, then Tomko area.Only since 1937 Barnaul became the administrative center of the newly formed the Altai Territory.The Great Patriotic War is not spared and this city - during her here was evacuated most of the industrial enterprises, which were previously located in the western part of the country.Now the capital of the Altai nothing else, as a major cultural and industrial center of Siberia.
famous urban legends
Mark Yudalevich in his play "The Blue Lady" describes the ghost of a woman who allegedly appears in the current building of the city administration.This legend shows that the young wife of General was alive they immured within the walls.The following legend has it that Demidov illegally smelted silver at its factories, therefore, these companies were transferred to the treasury.Because of this, before the death of Demidov cursed these plants.Because of this, allegedly on the ground, where they were placed in May occasionally occur disasters (flood was in 1793, a fire in 1917, and others.).
Attractions
Numerous attractions Barnaul, photos of which can be seen below, their stories attract tourists, accessibility and beauty.Only the urban legends excite the imagination and give rise to interest from researchers.The capital of the Altai Mountains is famous for its mining.In honor of the centennial of this field of activity was elevated Demidov pillar, which is in the area of Demidov.Construction started back in 1825 and ended 14 years later.Since then, the obelisk was supplemented with a bas-relief depicting the founder of the city Demidov, who, unfortunately, was shot in post-revolutionary period.The height of the pillars is 14 meters, supports were constructed of cast iron.To date, the pillar is a monument of federal importance.Often Demidov pillar compared with the Egyptian obelisk in Paris.
interesting for history buffs Square fallen fighters for socialism.Square is a memorial complex, located between the city administration and the cinema "Rodina".It is the whole composition, which includes mass graves, steles and a monument with an eternal flame.The first stone of the monument was laid in 1920, construction of the entire complex completed for the 50th anniversary of the October Revolution.
Heroes of their time
Monument to Vasily Shukshin, writer, director and actor, is located on the street V. Kravchuk and has quite an interesting history.The only monument to an outstanding personality was created by Nicholas Ring - millers, who studied sculpture alone.The idea was supported by the chief, who assisted in the creation of sculptures.When the head of the city administration, it became known that this monument is made unprofessional, he forbade the continuation of work, but that did not stop Zvonkova.The striking similarity of work and a living person would be appreciated: a July 25, 1989 a monument was erected.
continuous development of the city
youngest museum of the city can be considered a museum with an interesting name "City".It was opened in September 2007.The idea and concept of the museum - show the history of the capital city, illustrating the fate of a wide variety of people who have made a significant contribution to the development of the city.Here and Akinfiy Demidov, and VM Shukshin and F. Gebler and N.Yadrintsev.The museum does not only exhibition activities (projects have been carried out "Faith: the era of formation", an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of VM Shukshin), but research: museum staff engaged in the development of thematic lecture materials on the history of the city, including thevarious regions of the Altai Republic.
