Astrakhan Kremlin

In 1558, in the lower reaches of the Volga, on a high hill surrounded by swamps and swamps, the military engineer I.G. Vyrodkov laid the first wooden fortress with powerful backwood walls, rolling ramps and towers. It was rebuilt in stone during the reign of John IV the Terrible and Boris Godunov - 1582-1589. The old but very strong Tatar plinth was used for construction, which was brought from the ruins of the Golden Horde cities.

The Astrakhan Kremlin was distinguished by the newest for that time system of organization of "fire battle". The battle towers of the Kremlin were divided inside into several tiers, which were connected by stairs arranged in the thickness of their walls and adapted for circular defense. In total, according to the plan, the Astrakhan Kremlin had eight towers, of which three pass and four deaf ones have survived to date.

The branch "Historical and architectural complex "Astrakhan Kremlin" opens and operates exhibitions and expositions: "Secrets of the Astrakhan Kremlin", "From the history of corporal punishment in Russia XVI-XVIII centuries", "Order chamber - the center of administrative management of the Astrakhan region ser. XVI-XVIII centuries", "Troubles and popular uprisings in the region beginning. XVII – XVIII century, interactive exposition “Opening the Shot”, “Gauptwacht of the Astrakhan Garrison, XIX century” and others. The building "Zeykhauz" hosts temporary exhibitions. There are also cultural and business events of various levels.