Ulyanovsk: From the beginning to the present

Lenin and Volga are two well-known associations with Ulyanovsk. You will, of course, admire the almost marine expanses of the Volga with the embankment and walk through Lenin’s places. But I will reveal to you other important places of the city, tell about its historical heritage, outstanding residents and guests. You will get acquainted with the main attractions, ranging from those associated with the foundation of Simbirsk to modern buildings that reflect the spirit of the new city.

What awaits you
History and Names of the Old Town The walk logically begins with the origins - at the monument to the founders of the city I will tell about the emergence of Simbirsk. You will walk along the borders of the wooden Kremlin, previously located on the territory of Ulyanovsk, and see the places where Stepan Razin tried to take our city by storm. You will find yourself at the house where Pushkin stayed and at one of the first public libraries in the Volga region. A walk along the embankment will allow you to assess the width of the Volga and admire the panoramas. Here you will see one of the oldest railway bridges in Russia. Ulyanovsk of the modern era To get acquainted with the history and architecture of the late 19th - early 20th centuries. you will go to the central street: you will see the old clock - an analogue of Big Ben, the house-museum of Goncharov, who was born in Ulyanovsk, merchant and philistine houses. Walk or tram to the house where Lenin lived, and walk along the street where he spent his childhood – it has retained its historical appearance unchanged since the late 19th century. Soviet Ulyanovsk and Ulyanovsk today Of course, I will tell you about the grandiose buildings of the Soviet period, including the Museum-Memorial of V.I. Lenin - at your request, I will organize a tour of the Soviet past inside. After a walk along the bustling central artery of the city, where I will tell and show how modern buildings harmoniously coexist with the old architecture, and recommend what else is worth seeing in Ulyanovsk. Organizational details Meeting place in the city center (if your hotel is downtown, I will meet you there). Visit the attractions inside at will (entrance tickets for you and the guide are not included in the cost of the tour).