Botanical Garden, Petrozavodsk: address, photo and reviews

The Botanical Garden in Petrozavodsk is an amazing place where every visitor can make an exciting trip in the northern hemisphere in an hour. On a not very large territory, a magnificent collection of plants from Europe, Asia and North America is collected.

The tract "Devil's chair"

In the forest belt, to the east of the Solomenny district (Petrozavodsk), at the foot of the Great Baar, there is an open area from which the city is perfectly visible. This tract was called "Bloody Stool". About two billion years ago there was active volcanic activity. Stony screes and landslides at the foot are traces of strong, about 9 earthquakes that occurred in the postglacial period.

One of the huge stone fragments, was torn off by a sudden rupture and displacement of the earth's crust. He formed a niche in the form of an armchair. This gave the name to the whole tract and rock. In 1987, this place was recognized as a geological natural monument of regional importance, which stores information about phenomena and processes that occurred during the Proterozoic era.

History

Botanical Garden of Petrozavodsk University was founded in 1951 on the coast (northern) of Petrozavodsk Bay of the majestic Onega Lake, at the very foot of the Devil's Stool.

The territory was divided into several zones:

• Park part;
• Botanical expositions;
• Collection and experimental sites;
• Uterine plantations and nurseries;
• Economic infrastructure;
• Protective plantations.

Headed Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk), whose address is Lenin Ave., 33, a remarkable scientist and unbeaten organizer Mikhail Ivanov. Until 1963, the territory of the park was the construction of the main objects: buildings with offices for summer practice of students, greenhouses, laboratory buildings, greenhouses, water mains and roads were laid.

At the same time, botanists created a collection of valuable trees and bushes, which were intended for planting of northern cities and forestation, as well as ornamental plants. Gradually, the garden area increased to 80 hectares.

After a while, the Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk) was headed by the candidate of biological sciences P. Krupyshev, who focused on studying fruit crops and expanding educational activities: more than 50 excursions for schoolchildren and teachers, nature lovers and tourists were held here every year. Meanwhile, the staff replenished the garden with new species and varieties, conducted scientific research with teachers of agricultural and biological faculties. A department of medicinal plants was established.

The Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk) by 1994 expanded its land to 367 hectares. Most of the territory was reserved area. In the summer of 2011 in the garden was opened in a solemn setting stone age object - "Pagan Glade". This is a unique copy of this glade of ancient Saami with a labyrinth of four paths and boulders-seids.

Description of the garden

Its main departments were laid in the very first years after the foundation. Initially, it was planned to create only Asian, American and European departments of the flora. Later on, on the southern lakeside slope appeared a fruit garden, a collection of ornamental plants and flowers.

The Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk) occupies an area of 360 hectares today. Here are located:

• Fruit and berry garden;
• arboretum;
• Department of decorative and medicinal plants.

The exposition of the garden, accessible for visits, occupies only 14 hectares, the rest of the area is a protected area. It fulfills the main task - preservation of the unique flora and natural landscapes of this region. Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk), whose collection age is little more than 65 years, although in this case it does not really matter, an unusual collection of rare plants. The uniqueness of its collection lies in the fact that the park is in severe climatic conditions, where in winter the frosts often exceed - 30 ° C.

In addition to the characteristic plants for these territories, here you can see rare specimens that were brought from Asia, North America and other continents. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the park's staff, the plants quickly adapt to new, difficult conditions and many of them even bear fruit.

Flowers

A great pleasure will be given to flowers lovers in this park. Admire them come tourists from all over the country to the Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk). How to get here we will tell below, and now back to the collection.

At first it was rather modest: 36 varieties and species (mostly tulips, daffodils, gladioluses). Scientists carefully selected them for resistance to very low temperatures, pathogens and pests. They analyzed decorative shapes and colors. As a result of this work, a list was created of the most suitable for gardening of flower varietal crops. In 1980 they decorated the parks and streets of Petrozavodsk.

Medicinal Herbs

In the eighties the head of the department of physiology and botany of plants of the University of Petrozavodsk, Professor Alexei Shtanko, began to form on the basis of introduced and native species that are grown in small areas, the department of medicinal plants.

The exposition was significantly expanded in 2004, as the students of the pharmacognosy department of Petrozavodsk University, which was created at that time, required practice. Nowadays it is an integral part of the herbaceous perennial garden plant department.

Karelian birch

This tree is considered a visiting card of the park. Souvenirs from his wood are very valuable, their cost is great. The fact is that this species is characterized by an extremely slow increase in radial wood - one millimeter per year. The population of the tree is very small in the world: there are small plantings in Scandinavia and the Republic of Belarus. The main part of the range is in Karelia.

Sale of seedlings

In the courtyard of the main building of the University there is a store where you can buy seeds of cultivated varieties of rare plants. It works from September 2 to Fridays from 14.00 to 18.00. Has its own nursery Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk). Sale of seedlings is made in the area of Solomennogo on the street. Botanical, 2. The nursery works on weekdays from 10.00 to 18.00.

Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk): working hours

Today the park occupies a vast territory. On its natural part the entrance is free and free. Expositions of the garden can be visited on weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00. The admission ticket costs 100 rubles. Excursions here are held from May 1 to November 1 from 10:00 to 16:00. Botanical Garden (Petrozavodsk), reviews of which are always positive can be visited independently or as part of a small tour group.

Excursion order

If you want to inspect the garden collection, you should first call the administration and agree on the time. Excursions in the park are held for groups not exceeding twenty people, from Wednesday to Sunday.

On the territory of the garden you can organize a holiday, hold a photo session or shoot a video. The tour includes a visit to the Botanical Garden, fishing villages, the Church of the Presentation. In addition, there are programs that include lectures of specialists and practical classes on gardening.

It is best to visit the garden in the summer, when it simply drowns in flowers and greens. In late May, the traditional holiday "Apple Blossom" is held here. Everyone is invited to join him. If you find yourself in Karelia in the autumn or winter - do not be upset. At this time the garden is unusually good. In addition, it is interesting and fun to meet the New Year.

Petrozavodsk, Botanical garden: how to get there?

The park is located in the nearest suburb of Petrozavodsk. This is the village of Solomennoye in the north-east of Onega Lake. From the city center you can take buses № 27, 23, 8, 4. They go to the direction of the settlement you need. At the pontoon bridge at the stop "Shop" you should go out and walk about two kilometers on foot. First you cross the bridge, pass the Church of the Presentation, turn to the right. From here Botanic Street leads you to the park.

Guest Reviews

We could not find any negative feedback on the visit of the park. Magnificent nature and an amazing collection, grown by the reserve specialists, is amazing. Especially if we take into account, in what difficult climatic conditions are the work. All who managed to visit here, are strongly advised to visit the park at the first opportunity.

Local residents are very pleased that they have the opportunity to purchase quality seeds and seedlings.