Interesting cities of the Pskov region

The Russian city of Pechora is relatively small, but very beautiful. It is located on the border of the Russian Federation with Estonia. The history of this city has been around for about 5 centuries.

City of Pechory

The city of Pechora (Pskov region) can be called a kind of book of historical adventures. Basically, the province does not cause much interest, but this can not be said about Pechory. A large number of tourists from different cities of our country come to see this city with their own eyes.

The city of Pechora has a rich history, a heroic past, a lot of archeological excavations and monuments of architecture, beautiful nature. This city has always attracted creative people, as well as notable, rich and foreign guests.

What is the main attraction of the city?

The most famous landmark of the Pskov region, and in particular of Pechora, is the most ancient Pskovo-Pechersky Holy Assumption Orthodox monastery in Russia. This building is a monument of Russian culture and architecture. Initially, it was located in caves. The word "cave" in the Old Russian language sounded like a "pecher". That is why the city began to be called Pechera. The most ancient and most interesting buildings on the territory of the monastery are the Church of the Assumption and the Church of the Intercession.

If you follow the history, the town seems to "sprout" around the fortress walls of the oldest monastery.

Pechora, like many other cities in the Pskov region, is the owner of a huge number of temples and monasteries. Many pilgrims are constantly coming to this historic and spiritualized place, as well as tourists who dream of touching the history of Russia.

The modern part of the city is called May. It is also thoroughly permeated with a historical spirit. Not so long ago, a beautiful temple was built here for the celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the Nativity of Christ.

When visiting the city of Pechory it is worth to go to the local museum of historical heritage, as well as to the Lutheran church.

City of Bottom

City The bottom of the Pskov region is famous for many historical events. It is a district center. This city is the owner of the most ancient history.

Almost every event in the history of Russia in any way concerned the city of Bottom. So, for example, in the winter of 1917, the Bolsheviks captured a royal train at the station of Bottom. It was at this station that Nicholas II left the throne.

A good location of this city of the Pskov region contributed to the construction of railways. Behind the station, the name Bottom. Later, near the station, a railway settlement was built, which later received the status of a city and began to bear the name Bottom.

Nevel

Another interesting settlement is the city of Nevel in the Pskov region. He is considered the guardian of many of the most extraordinary secrets. The ancient Russian city of Nevel is located on the shore of Lake Nevel, on the border with Belarus. In the ancient chronicles "nebo" is a sea or a lake. That is why the city began to bear this name.

The history of Nevel in the 16th century is completely imbued with the spirit of war. In this city there were constant confrontations of the two great powers - the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the State of Moscow. For 100 years in the city there were four wars. In this Nevel more than once passed from Russia to the Commonwealth. It finally became a Russian city in 1772.

The industrial component of the city of the Pskov region Nevel has always been poorly developed. The main activity is trade and production of agricultural products.

Before the war in 1941, many nations peacefully coexisted in the Nevel: Russians and Jews, Poles and Byelorussians, Lithuanians and Germans. Occupying the city in 1941, the Germans began shooting civilians, mostly Jews. In August 1941, the German command relocated all the inhabitants of Nevel to the country park "Blue Dacha" and began the shooting of the elderly, women and children. First, the invaders forced all men to dig a large pit - the grave. Then they were shot.

The small children died down in front of their mothers, and then they shot at the entire female population. The bodies of a huge number of people lay in one pit. Some historians say that there is even evidence that many living people were thrown into it. And some eyewitnesses later told that it was at this place that the earth moved for several days. The total number of dead Jews was 2000 people.

What else to see in the Nevel?

Many historical and cultural places of the city demonstrate the events of that time. That's why you should definitely visit the Museum of History and feel that ruthless time. Museum of the history of the city of the Pskov region Nevel is one of the first places to visit in this city. In addition, such attractions as the Blue Dacha, the Sophia Kovalevskaya Museum-Estate and the Grebnitsky Manor are required.