Russia is a multinational country.How many interesting and unusual harbors in each of its republic. One of the most unusual regions is the Republic of Mari-El. It is a tourist destination. Many people who want to see the beautiful lakes of this region go here in the summer. The city of Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the Republic of Mari-El, also attracts residents of Russia.
History of the Mari Territory
The name Mari-El from the local language meansMari region. Marie is the indigenous people of the area (translated from Mari as “husband, man”). For a very long period, the region was subject to military invasions from the East and Europe. For a long time the Tatar khanate ruled here. During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, the Mari Territory was annexed to Russia. The borderline state of the republic is visible in everything. Most of the population did not accept any of the world religions: neither Christianity nor Islam, and still pray in pagan temples and perform the appropriate rituals.
From the 16th century, the history of the republic is very closely connected with the life of Russia. However, like any other region of the country, it has its own symbolism: the flag, the emblem and the anthem of the Republic of Mari-El.
Symbolism of the region
The flag of the Republic of Mari El is a symbol of herunity. It is a three-colored rectangular canvas. The upper band, which occupies the fourth part of the width of the flag, has azure color. The central strip (half width) is white. The lower part, which is commensurate in size with the upper one, has a bright scarlet color. On the left, next to the pole, on white is a Mari national ornament with a red-brown signature “Mari-El”. The national flag of the Republic of Mari El flaunts on the buildings where the government, the president are located, on the buildings of ministries, courts and local governments.
On the heraldic shield of the republic is depictedan element of national ornament, symbolizing the fertility and prosperity of the region. These are coniferous and oak branches and spikes, as if entwined with a ribbon of three colors (in accordance with the flag). The coat of arms decorates the Arbitration Court of the Republic of Mari-El. He personifies the commitment of the population of the republic to agricultural work, as well as the fertility and wealth of the land.
The anthem of the Republic of Mari El sounds in three languages:Russian, Mari mountain and Mari meadow. The author of music is Y. Evdokimov. The authors of the words are V. Panov, I. Gorny and D. Islamov. As in any hymn, this region is glorified, it speaks of its virtues, wealth, the friendly and strong people inhabiting the republic.
Government of the Republic of Mari El
The composition of the government of the republic looks likeas follows: the head of government, his two deputies, ministers, heads of state committees. The President of the Republic has the right to include his deputy in the government. At the moment, the Government of the Republic of Mari-El is headed by Leonid I. Markelov.
The structure of the government of this region is nothingdiffers from the structure of other regions of the country. Also, the Ministries of the Republic of Mari-El supervise the areas of health, culture and the press, education, finance, and justice. Mari El is a very picturesque region, its main source of income is natural wealth. All these values are in the department of the Ministry of the Republic of Mari El on environmental safety.
Capital
The capital of the Republic of Mari-El, Yoshkar-Ola,has a rich history. Its original name is Tsarevokokshaisk (Tsarev grad on the Kokshage River). It was founded at the end of the 16th century and was originally a military fortress. After this, artisans and peasants began to settle, whose main occupation is farming. Until the 18th century, the city was primarily military until it began to open industrial enterprises. The orientation of the settlement has completely changed. At the same time, the Alexandro-Elizavetinskaya Fair became the main entertainment for the residents, and Yoshkar-Ola became one of the merchant centers of the republic. Market Square and now there is in Yoshkar-Ola, it serves as the historic center of the city.
Currently, the city has a well-developed infrastructure. Yoshkar-Ola is not only a political center, but also a cultural one. In addition, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Volga region.
Sights of Yoshkar-Ola
The capital of the Republic of Mari El, as a culturalcenter has a number of attractions. Tourists should definitely visit the National Yevseev Museum, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts. Those who want to learn more about the life, customs, customs of the local population, as well as dive into the history of the city, should visit the Museum of the History of Yoshkar-Ola. Of course, the old buildings, such as the Ascension Church (18th century), the House of Soviets (the beginning of the 20th century), give special beauty to the city. The old buildings contrast with modern shopping and office centers, the buildings where the government and the arbitration court of the Mari El Republic are located also look spectacular.
You should definitely drive a little out of town to see the amazingly beautiful Sheremetyev estate, which resembles a castle in appearance.
The main advantage of the city is its natural beauty: groves, gardens and squares, where you can walk and enjoy the beauty of the Mari nature.
Other cities
Small cities - this is what distinguishes the RepublicMari El Republic. Volzhsk is one of them. This is a district center, whose population is about 61 thousand people. The pulp industry is actively developing in Volzhsk.
Another city - Zvenigovo. It is also built on the banks of the Volga. The city has a developed forest industry and ship repair.
The third city is Kozmodemyansk.Its population is almost 25 thousand people. The city has factories for the production of meat, sausages, a garment factory, a brick factory, a factory for the production of spare parts for gas stoves, computer equipment.
Culture of the republic and its capital
The capital of the Republic of Mari El and its other citiesare home to many famous composers, artists, singers, dancers and poets. For example, the all-Russian fame received a dance group, which bears the name of the republic. The most famous Mari composer Ivan Palantay was born in Yoshkar-Ola. As for the more famous personalities, the example is the poet Nikolai Zabolotsky, whose childhood years were spent in one of the regional centers of the republic.
Nature of the region
Особенной гордостью марийской земли являются ее natural resources, beautiful dense forests, deep clear lakes. Zryv is the deepest lake of karst origin. Its depth in some places reaches 56 meters. Another lake formed at the dip in the earth's crust is the Sea Eye. The history of this lake is shrouded in many legends and traditions. The name it received was not accidental: if you look from afar or from a bird's eye view, then in form it resembles the human eye, and the tall spruces growing around it look like thick eyelashes.
Достояние не только республики, но и всей России - this is Tabashinskoe lake. Its depth reaches 55 meters. The lake water is clean, running, rich in minerals and is healing. In the depths of the lake are pikes, crucians, bream, burbot and roach. In the mid-70s of the 20th century, this lake was recognized as a natural monument.
Another lake of extraordinary beauty is Tair. In its center, over time, an island was formed, on which a thick green grove blossomed.
Lake Shungaltan has a special healing property. Dirt and water from this source contain large amounts of hydrogen sulfide.
Не только озера завораживают взгляд любого person who got into the Mari region. There are also unusually clear rivers, for example, Eile. In the summer, it is possible to see a wide variety of birds that make nests on its shores and hatch nestlings. Many springs flow into Yile, so the water in it is cold and clean. One of the streams is mineral; it is called the Green Key.
Tourists should definitely go tonational reserve and park "Mari Chodra". These are specially protected places, on the territory of which rare species of plants grow. Forests and meadows here are not affected by human intervention, and therefore are especially beautiful.
Morals and customs of the local population
Столица Республики Марий-Эл и другие ее города, despite the developed industry, continue to retain the local national flavor. It should be noted that the Mari still support and cultivate their originality in the conditions of modernity: they use the folk language, ethnic motifs are played at the holidays, you can see dancing in folk costumes. The cafe serves national cuisine. The indigenous population of the republic is benevolent, able to appreciate nature, life, feel unity with the world.
Abundance of cultures and endless natural resources- this is what Russia can boast of. The Republic of Mari El is a unique part of this large country. There is no warm sea here, but this is not an obstacle in order to spend an unforgettable vacation and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature.
