Novorossiysk is the largest commercial port in the south of our country, as well as a good resort where you can combine traditional beach holidays with interesting and informative excursions. Compared to other parts of the Black Sea coast (Big Sochi, Anapa, Gelendzhik), the city is somewhat deprived of the attention of travelers, but, despite this, it has powerful potential.
There are many memorial monuments in Novorossiysk dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War, since it was here that the main hostilities in the Western Caucasus took place. Therefore, excursion tourism is well developed in the city. There are many natural attractions in the vicinity - which are only the famous Lake Abrau and the Sudzhuk spit.
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What to see and where to go in Novorossiysk?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Admiral Serebryakov Embankment
A well-maintained promenade, which stretches for 2 km along the Tsemesskaya Bay. At the entrance to its territory there is a monument in honor of the founders of the city (one of them is Admiral L. M. Serebryakov). There is also a sea terminal, a cinema, a water park and the Maritime Cultural Center. A picturesque panorama of the bay opens from the embankment, which you can admire during a leisurely walk.
Cruiser "Mikhail Kutuzov"
A decommissioned naval warship built in the 1950s. All his installations are fully functional. Nowadays, a museum exposition is located on board, and organized excursions are regularly organized for tourists. Near the cruiser, on the embankment, there is a monument to the sailor's wife with a child in her arms, dedicated to all women who are waiting for their husbands from flights.
Novorossiysk sea port
The main port of the Krasnodar Territory and one of the largest on the Black Sea. Its berth is 8.3 km long. The history of the trading harbor began in 1838 with the founding of Novorossiysk. Its territory is divided into several areas: military, passenger, oil and three cargo areas. Thousands of ships come here every year - dry cargo ships, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and Ro-Ro ships. Over time, their number only grows.
Ensemble-memorial "Malaya Zemlya"
The memorial is dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War. It was installed on the spot where Soviet troops held the defense of Novorossiysk in 1943. The structure is made in the form of the nose of a warship 22 meters in height, at the top are the figures of the soldiers of the amphibious assault company. Inside there is a museum with 30 bas-reliefs - portraits of Heroes of the Soviet Union who selflessly fought for the city. The monument is crowned with the sculpture "Heart".
Memorial "Line-line of defense"
The memorial complex consists of an iron structure - a rusted frame of a German freight car, a granite support from which four arms with machine guns protrude, and a free-standing pedestal with memorial plaques. The composition is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War and the Great Patriotic War. It was created in 1978. The monument was erected on the eastern shore of the Tsemesskaya Bay.
Memorial complex "Valley of Death"
Another memorial complex dedicated to the defense of Novorossiysk in 1943. It was created in 1974 by local architects. The composition consists of several parts, among them - "The Front End", "Explosion", "Stone Calendar", "Well of Life", "Demonstration Map-Scheme". "Command post of the 8th rifle brigade", "Command post of the 107th rifle battalion".
Holy Assumption Cathedral
The temple was built at the beginning of the 20th century, today it is considered the main cathedral of Novorossiysk. During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged due to bombing, but in the post-war years it was restored. The structure stands on a hill, therefore, it is clearly visible from afar against the background of other buildings. The attention of the observer is attracted by the bright blue and white colors of the facade and the golden domes shining in the sun.
Novorossiysk Historical Museum-Reserve
The museum appeared in 1916 thanks to the initiative of the vice-governor L.A. Senko-Popovsky. At first, its content was carried out at the expense of voluntary donations from interested people. With the advent of Soviet power, he received the status of local history. During the Second World War, almost the entire exposition was lost and plundered, a small part of the collection was brought to Tbilisi. But already in 1944 the museum was reopened to visitors.
Planetarium them. Yuri Gagarina
The planetarium in Novorossiysk opened in 1961 a couple of months after Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. Thus, the city wanted to join this great event. Although the space theater is quite old and only seats a few dozen people, it is a popular attraction. There is a museum at the planetarium, which will be of interest to all lovers of astronomy.
Cement Industry Museum
The only exposition in Russia dedicated to the emergence and development of the cement industry in the country. Here you can learn the history of the industry from the very first factories of the 19th century to the modern enterprises of our time. The collection is housed in seven thematic rooms, plus the museum has a branch - the memorial apartment of the writer FV Gladkov, whose life was associated with Novoroscement.
Ruins of the Cement Workers Palace of Culture
The structure was built even before the Great Patriotic War, but it was never destined to earn money (the opening was planned just for June 22, 1941), since hostilities began. During the fighting, the building was completely destroyed. It was decided not to restore it, but to leave it as a memorial as a reminder to descendants. A T-34 tank stands on a pedestal near the palace, next to it there is a mass grave.
Monument to the founders of Novorossiysk
Admiral L. Serebryakov, Vice Admiral M. P. Lazarev and Lieutenant General N. N. Raevsky are considered the founders of the city. A monument in their honor adorns the central city embankment. The monument consists of three bronze figures standing on a 4-meter granite pedestal. The slabs contain inscriptions with key dates from the history of Novorossiysk. From a distance, the sculpture looks quite large-scale.
Monument-fountain "Giving water"
The sculpture is located on the embankment. It is made in the form of a woman's figure. The first monument on this site was created in Soviet times, but in the 1990s it was dismantled and the fountain was filled up. The new monument was erected in 2006. It is dedicated to the events of the 1970s, when they began to build a water pipeline in Novorossiysk, delivering drinking water from the Kuban. Prior to that, the city did not have its own sources.
Sculpture "Dolphin and Mermaid"
"Dolphin and Mermaid" is the unofficial name of the statue, in fact it bears the name "Girl on a Dolphin". The graceful monument adorned the city embankment in 2007. Immediately after the installation, the belief appeared that if you rub the back of an animal, then the whole next year will be successful and happy. The composition is made of metal and fixed on an uneven stone pedestal.
Monument "Exodus"
The monument is dedicated to those killed in the Civil War. It was invented by the sculptor A. Suvorov, the author of the monument to the founders of Novorossiysk. The composition represents the figure of an officer of the White Army pulling his war horse by the reins. It commemorates the exodus of the Cossack troops and units of the White movement under the onslaught of the Red Army.The sculpture reminds people of the tragic events that followed the October Revolution of 1917.
Tsemesskaya grove
Natural landmark located in the north-east of the city. Ash, maple and poplar green spaces cover an area of 150 hectares. The grove is considered the “lungs of the city” and is a popular walking area. It is inhabited by rare insects listed in the Red Book - the polyxena butterfly, stag beetle, odorous rove beetle, giant Caucasian ground beetle and other species.
Sujuk Spit and Lagoon
Spit is located at the beginning of the Tsemesskaya Bay. It consists of two narrow land strips, between which there is a lagoon, and is separated from the Black Sea by a small mound of silt, pebbles and sand. In winter, the spit is a refuge for water birds, including swans. Due to the constant increase in the level of salt in the water, the unique ecosystem of the area is under threat of extinction.
Aleksino beach
Although Novorossiysk is not considered a resort city in the full sense, residents and tourists enjoy relaxing on local beaches. One of them, Aleksino, is considered the best, since it is quite remote from the center and has all the necessary infrastructure: recreation areas, parking, cafes, changing rooms, toilets. There are all the traditional entertainment here, from a trampoline to water attractions.
Lake Abrau
A large freshwater lake is about 14 km. from Novorossiysk. On its banks there are settlements that form the Abrau-Dyurso recreation area. This is a picturesque corner with magnificent nature, beautiful embankments, well-groomed beaches and cozy hotels. One of the most visited places by tourists is the factory and tasting room for champagne and sparkling wines.
Observation deck "Seven Winds"
The site is located at the Andreevsky Pass. From here, a breathtaking view of the city, sea, mountains and picturesque surrounding landscapes opens up. Previously, a restaurant of the same name worked here, with which there are scary stories about the ghost of a girl allegedly killed by a rejected boyfriend right at her own wedding. Some residents say they "saw" her ghost at the pass.
