18 points
23 km
6.55 hours
Historical Background
The garden's history began in the 18th century, when part of the town beyond the earthen rampart was an estate belonging to the Ugrimov noble family. By 1815, however, the estate had been sold off, and new owners came and went one after another. It was a household garden with 22 peach trees, 9 apricots, 50 pears, 29 plums, and 300 apple and cherry trees. In the early years of Soviet rule the garden was nationalized and turned into a place of cultural leisure with a summer theater. After the war it became a city park, adorned with a fountain featuring a sculptural group of gymnasts, a dance floor, and a monument to Stalin. Such is the history of the garden, which you can still stroll through today.