Kirov Prospect Saratov - photo 2016 year free

Kirov Avenue in Saratov, photos which are presented in this material - is the central street of the city. In addition, the prospectus of Kirov itself is almost 150 years old. AT 19 century this street, while still having the name of the German, They called "Nevsky Prospect" Saratov.

The history began in the prospectus 1825 year, when the territory, which is given to the prospectus granted by the German colonists. That's when the street got its original name - German street. Street quickly became the principal streets of the city and at the end 19 century, the city authorities decided to rename it. According to the city council decision of the street to name a street in honor of the legendary Skobeleva General. But the authorities in St Petersburg to reverse this decision, the street to 17 year and remained German. AT 1917 the German street renamed in Republic street.

When Soviet power in March 1935 a year after the assassination of SM. Kirov (December 1934) , the street was renamed once again - since then and to this day, it is called - Kirov Prospect.

In the late 80-ies of the last century, the street was completely pedestrian. This happened even before the Moscow Arbat. It is believed, it was the first time in the USSR, when we made completely pedestrian street. In the 90s there were artists in the street, street musicians and a brisk trade literature and other. landscaped street, there appeared a monument to love with a bouquet of flowers, Saratov harmonica monument.

Today - this is one of the most popular streets of the townspeople, where there are shops, cafes and clubs of the city.

Of the main attractions can be mentioned:

Attractions Kirov Avenue

The building of the Saratov Conservatory, based in 1912 year. It was built in the building itself 1902 It was designed by architect AY. Yagna and renovated by architect C.. BUT. Kalistratovыm. Saratov Conservatory is one of Russia's oldest musical institution of higher education;

Volga Hotel building - former Astoria, built in 1917 year, designed by C. BUT. Kalistratov. The building was built in the Art Nouveau style and his Knights pylons are located, and the figures of the German knights and messengers.

The building houses the Book, built in 1937 year of the last century by the architect VP. Dybov and DV. Karpov. It was the city's main bookstore. It also has a library, a collector from which the book received in the library is not only the city, but also the entire region.

Cinema Pioneer - This theater has an interesting history, which began in the early 30s. It was at that time, city youth raised the question of whether, that children need a cinema. On the site of the existing theater was nationalized in 18 year, Movies Life Mirror, but children's films at the box office when it was little. AT 1934 in the newspaper "Stalin's guys" this problem has been announced, and a dedicated children's cinema has been closed. The authorities have decided this issue, passing the mirror of life for children and renaming it in Pioneer. Through 3 , the cinema due to its dilapidation was closed and demolished, and the house was built in its place. AT 1938 year, By tradition, a new children's theater rear of the Roman Catholic Church was given. It was rebuilt in February 1941 year theater with the old name started. The final form of cinema has gained in 1962 year. Since then, the theater is repaired, reconstructed, but his appearance remained the same.