Salekhard is a small, pleasant town, withbeautiful courtyards, cozy streets and amazing atmosphere. Not everyone wants to come here and enjoy it. But believe me, this city is definitely worth your visit. And now let's see what it is worth seeing, coming here. What sights of Salekhard need to visit?
Reindeer
Monument to this animal installed in Salekhardnot by chance. Deer are common in this city, and residents are not surprised to find an animal on the street. Very symbolic is also the fact that it looks to the other side of the river - the old and new city. The deer supposedly unites the epochs of life next door to man. This animal for local residents, and for other northern peoples, is the same friend as a dog for us. Deer is practically the only way to move around this area. Now I understand why this is one of the main and significant attractions of Salekhard.
Apartment L.V. Laptsuya
Opened in 1994, the museum is dedicated to the deservedcultural worker of the RSFSR, and part-time German writer Leonid Vasilyevich Laptsuyu. Having been here, you will be able to see all the literary heritage of this person, as well as his household items, documents, photographs and books. But it is not enough just to look at the interior of the room and the exhibition. A mandatory item on a trip to Salekhard should be a visit to one of the literary evenings devoted to the writer's work. Only after a similar evening can you go with peace of mind to explore other sights of Salekhard, photos of which can be found in this article.
District center of national cultures
Opened in 1987, the center isthe organizer of most events and holidays of Salekhard. Any visitor goes to look at the exhibitions held in the main building of the center. Here you can see the products of talented people made of beads, stone or fur, as well as many other interesting things. Such an exhibition will be a great start, continuation or completion of the sightseeing program of the city of Salekhard.
Polar circle
In fact, this monument was originally called"66 parallel", but for some reason people call it the "Arctic Circle". The monument is a double pyramid, divided by a semicircle in the center. The monument was opened in 1980 to confirm that the city was crossed by the line of the Arctic Circle. This fact explains the popular name of this sight of Salekhard.
А настоящее название монумента происходит от coordinates of the beginning of the Arctic - 66 degrees, 33 minutes and 39 seconds north latitude. It was originally made of iron standing on a concrete base. In the evenings, lights around the monument were also included. In 2003, the monument was replaced with exactly the same, but made of fiberglass composite. This was done in order to extend the life of the "Arctic Circle".
Well, looking with your own eyes at the evidence that this city is the only one on the planet that crosses the line of the Arctic Circle, you can move on to the attractions of Salekhard.
Cable bridge "Torch"
This bridge, passing through the river Shaytanka,which divides the city into two parts, opened in 2004. This incredible landmark of Salekhard, the photo of which you will find below, is a must-see. You can not only see unusual cuts, but also have dinner in a chic restaurant located on the bridge. And also you can look at the incredible effect of a bridge floating above the water.
Hockey players
This three-meter monument dedicated tohockey players, opened in 2001 in addition to the Ice Palace - one of the best in Russia. The monument consists of two hockey players made of metal. The author was a famous Omsk sculptor Viktor Pogodin. Eyewitnesses of his work were surprised at the speed of execution and excitement of the sculptor. And the results of this excitement you can see with your own eyes upon arrival in Salekhard.
Mammoth
In 2005, at the very entrance to the city establishedmonument to the mammoth. Why precisely mammoth? Because here and in the surrounding regions many mammoth remains are found. For example, the baby mammoth, Lyuba, who was found on the Yuribei River in 2007. According to scientists, she was about 6 months. Also on this river they found the “youngest” mammoth, whose age is 9,600 years old.
