Парки Ростова-на-Дону (часть 2)

Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin (Russian: Церковь во имя Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы) ― one of the oldest churches in Rostov-on-Don (there is a common misconception that it was the first church in the city). In the post-soviet times, there were talks about the restoration of the church. On 3 February 2005, at the Kirov public garden was installed and consecrated a memorial cross and was laid the first symbolic stone in the foundation of the new church. Construction of the temple was funded by donations from all over Russia. Congress Hotel Don-Plaza 4* in downtown of Rostov-on-Don is the best choice for people who know the value of time. The encouraging atmosphere of the hotel shows how dynamic is the Southern capital. Business centres, negotiations rooms, daily newspapers and the aroma of fresh coffee provide conditions which are favourable for proper work and save your time. Surrounded by the green trees of Pokrovsky Square, fountains and theatres, the hotel is within walking distance of the central office and administrative buildings. The hotel is situated in the main street of the city, Bolshaya Sadovaya, and it won’t take you long to get to the airport and railway station. Located in the historical and cultural city centre, Theatre Square is a unique complex of an architectural heritage. The main object of the square is the-72-metre-high Memorial Stele with a golden depiction of the Greek god Neek. This is a symbol of national freedom that is seen from almost any point in the city. The spectacular fountain complex and the building of Rostov Academic Drama Gorki Theater, an outstanding monument of Soviet architecture, embellish the site. The complicated and remarkable design of the latter reminds us of a tractor, which is a symbolic tool of Soviet economy and agriculture. Vitya Cherevichkin Children's Park (Russian: Детский парк имени Вити Черевичкина) is a park in Rostov-on-Don established in 1880. The park was established in 1880 and initially was called Alexandrovsky Garden in honour of the 25th anniversary of reign of Emperor Alexander II. In 1894 the Alexander Column, an 11-meter copy of the Alexander Column erected in Saint Petersburg, was installed. It was projected by Rostov architect Nikolai Durbach. Todaythe column has the status of a cultural heritage site of local significance. Since 1936 the park had been called "Children's Park of Pioneers and Schoolchildren." A canal with bridges and a large stage for performances were constructed there. Since 1965 the park bear the name of Vitya Cherevichkin (1925—1941), a Rostov boy who was murdered by Nazis during World War II .The newlyweds have tradition to hang locks on the bridge of the park for luck. Nikolai Ostrovsky Recreation Park (Russian: Парк культуры и отдыха имени Николая Островского) is the biggest theme park in Rostov-on-Don. It was established in 1894 and is named after Nikolai Ostrovsky, a famous Soviet writer. n the 1970s the park received its present name — Nikolai Ostrovsky Recreation Park. The main feature of this park is its green plantations, with rare species of trees and shrubs being prsented there. Some trees are more than one hundred years old now. Recreation Park's area is 63.1 hectares. There are a swimming pool, football fields, tennis courts, Olimp-2 Stadium and more than 40 attractions, among them is the rope park "Jungle". The park hosts about 200 cultural and recreational events every year. In 2016 there was installed the Monument to Don Signalmen in order to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the first session of civil radio communication in Russia. In November 2017 at the park was opened the architectural composition "Sun Tree": it works on solar energy, so in the evening and at night the tree gives up the accumulated energy, lighting everything around.