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The history and culture of Crimea is diverse and fascinating. Countless natural and man-made attractions reflect past events, religious and cultural life of ancient times, of different nationalities. The history of the peninsula is an interweaving of Eastern and Western cultures, the historical heritage of the Golden Horde and the Greeks, the beliefs of the first Christians and Muslims. In this place, for many centuries, various peoples and nationalities lived and died, fought, traded, cities were built and destroyed, entire civilizations arose and disappeared. Even the air is saturated with legends about the exploits of heroes and Olympian gods, warlike horsewomen, Greeks, Taurians, Scythians...

Ancient history

The unique location, mild climate, and magnificent nature made the Crimean peninsula one of the places where humanity was born. It was these features of climate and nature with rich flora and fauna that attracted the Neanderthals here.

According to sources, the most ancient people inhabiting Crimea were the Cimmerians, who appeared here in the 12th century. BC e. Already the 7th century. BC Under the pressure of the Scythians, they retreated to the mountains and foothills where they founded new villages.

The Tauri lived here. From them came the ancient name of this region - Tavria. Traces of their habitat have survived to this day. Walking around the island you can see:

1. Ruins of defensive structures;
2. Remains of residential buildings;
3. Parts of stone fences;
4. Tombs.

The next stage in the history of Taurida is marked by its capture by the Scythians. At this time, changes occurred in the qualitative composition of the population. The north and west were inhabited by the peoples of the Dnieper region.

The Scythian state by the end of the 3rd century BC. e. was destroyed by the Goths. The Scythians moved their capital closer to Simferopol, and founded Scythian Neapolis.

The Goths did not stay in the Crimean steppes for long. In the 4th century AD. they were forced out by the Huns and they went to the mountainous regions where over time they mixed with the Tauri and Scythians.

During this period, such historical monuments as cave cities arose in Bakhchisarai and Sevastopol.

In the VI-V centuries. BC e. new colonies appeared, founded by the Greeks. Immigrants from Hellas built Panticapaeum, now known as Kerch, Kafu - Feodosia, Mileta - Chersonesos.

At the beginning of the 5th century BC. e. Greek colonists founded two independent powers:

1. Chersonese Tauride. It was protected by powerful walls of stone. The republic included the western regions;
2. Bosporan state with its capital in Panticapaeum. The main city was located on Mount Mithridates, famous for its mounds. Stone crypts were found inside them, which became unique architectural monuments.

The Greeks were famous for their art of building ships, growing grapes, olive and other trees, and erecting magnificent structures (temples, theaters). They brought these skills to the shores of Crimea. The Greeks founded many small settlements here, and they gave direction to the architecture of the entire Crimea.

The Crimean population of that era consisted of different ethnic groups, which included descendants:

1. Sarmatov;
2. Cimmerians;
3. Ready;
4. Grekov;
5. Skifov;
6. Alanov.

At the end of the 4th century, a new round in the history of Crimea began. This time was marked by the invasion of the Huns - barbarian invaders from Asia. Around 370, they destroyed Greek cities and captured the capital of the Bosporan state.

Now the steppe strip was inhabited mainly by Turkic-speaking tribes, who subsequently mixed with other peoples. New ethnic unions were formed.

Middle Ages

In the 6th century, the history and culture of the peninsula takes its next turn. Crimea becomes part of the Byzantine state. His emperor Justinian I, in order to strengthen his positions in Tauris and protect the coastal lands from attacks by nomadic tribes, makes a fortress out of Chersonesus and builds new bastions on the southern coast - Alushta and Gruzuf. On the way to Chersonesos, the emperor erects powerful defensive structures:

1. Inkerman;
2. Suren;
3. Mangup;
4. Chufut-Kale;
5. Eski-Kerman.

During the 8th-9th centuries, the Magyars and Slavs of Kievan Rus penetrated the peninsula. Christianity came to Crimea with these same colonialists: Prince Vladimir was officially baptized in Korsun.

Over time, the Kyiv governors gave up their positions and in the 12th century Crimea almost completely became Krypchak’s. Many scientists agree that the name of the Bear Mountain - Ayu-Dag - comes from the Kipchaks, the famous Artek is named after the heir of the Polovtsian Khan.

The time when the Mongol-Tatars conquered the lands of Crimea was very difficult for the conquered peoples. The Golden Horde invaders destroyed one of the richest trading cities of the island - Sudak, imposed high taxes on the population, and sold the rebellious into slavery.

Eastern culture, through the ruling elite, was firmly entrenched on the island. Multilingual and brilliant Solkhat became the center of Islam; a magnificent mosque was built in this city. After the collapse of the Horde, the Tatar-Mongols came under the influence of the Turks. Mangul became the capital of the Principality of Theodoro, one of the most significant powers of the peninsula. The medieval citadel occupied an area of ​​90 hectares and, in the event of an attack, took the majority of the population under protection.

Crimea, located at the intersection of major trade routes, has taken a strong position in international trade. Routes to Ukraine, the Caucasus, Iran, Russia, Syria and other countries passed through it.

Lesson notes for the senior group of kindergarten. Crimea-Russia united

Summary of a lesson on familiarization with the environment in the senior group “Crimea-Russia are united”
Author of the work: Svetlana Vasilievna Naumenko, teacher of the MKDOU DS “Solnyshko” p.
Golubinka Bakhchisarai Horn. Republic of Crimea Crimea - Russia are united.
Description of the material: I offer you a summary of direct educational activities for children of the older group (5-6 years old) on the topic “Crimea-Russia are united.” This material can be used by teachers of older groups in classes to familiarize themselves with the environment. This activity is aimed at instilling in children a sense of patriotism, love and respect for their Motherland and the peoples inhabiting it. Integration of educational areas: Communication, Cognition, Fiction. Objectives: - expand children’s ideas about the territory of Russia and Crimea, its peoples inhabiting Crimea; — to cultivate respect for the various nationalities of Crimea and Russia, their culture, language, national clothing and traditions; - cultivate friendly relationships in the children's team; - introducing children to the All-Russian holiday - National Unity Day; Equipment: Pictures, presentation “My Russia”, balloon (drawing), map of the world, Crimea, dolls in national costumes, music center. Preliminary work: conversation about our native Crimea as a part of Russia, about the peoples inhabiting our peninsula; viewing the map, Russia, Crimea and the world; looking at dolls from the “National Costumes” set, listening to songs and music of the peoples inhabiting Crimea. Progress of the lesson: (children sit in a circle on the rug, a gentle melody sounds) Educator: Children, today we will go on an exciting journey through our huge country. What is the name of our country? What about our small homeland? Children's answers. Educator: What do you think you can use on a trip to get a good look at our country? Children's answers: I suggest going on a trip in a big hot air balloon. do you agree? Children's answers. Then the balloon landing is announced. Educator: Russia! Russia! Mighty homeland, infinitely huge like the firmament. Even the sun, until it has passed halfway, will not immediately embrace you with its ray. Your power will crush all evil misfortunes, the sun of your love will flood the Earth with light. You have erected a stronghold of freedom and happiness, Where the family of your brother peoples lives. (Demonstration of the video presentation “My Russia.”)
Educator: Children, look what a huge country Russia is! (We all approach the world map) How many different countries there are in this huge world.
Where is our little Motherland? Children's answers. And who will show where our Crimea is? You see how small our native Crimea is, anyone can offend it. Teacher's story:
I'll tell you an interesting case now.
One day an evil black raven flew to our native Crimea and covered the sun with its huge wings, it immediately became dark around, the children were crying, and their parents did not know how to drive the raven away from the Crimean land. We thought and thought and decided to ask for help from the king of birds - the mighty Eagle. The Eagle flew in, drove the black raven away from our land, and promised people to always protect our small peninsula from all evil spirits. And you and I are strong and brave and will not let anyone offend our home. Physical Education Minute: Let's get started. To begin with, just rotate the body. We repeat the exercise, all familiar movements. (Rotation of the body to the right and left.) We stretch our shoulders, We move our hands towards: One hand flies up, And the other down for now. (One hand up, the other down, change hands with jerks.) One, two, three, turn the body to the left. And help with your hands, stretch your lower back. (Turns the torso to the sides.) And now we have jumping. The whole class is jumping together. After a jump, another jump, a jump and a jump, a jump and a jump. (Jumping) Let's fly further: Look, here is our CRIMEA! Our balloon made a stop in Crimea (children take their seats). Examination of the map of Crimea. What does the map of Crimea resemble? What is Crimea called? Why Crimea peninsula? What seas wash Crimea? Do you know why the sea is salty? Children recite a poem by Leonard Kondrashenko (Crimean writer)
Who salted the sea?

Who played this joke on you, Sea?
Played naughty and salted the blue sea? You can get water in it, but you can’t get drunk: You can only rinse your mouth with sea water. Apparently, they brought salt from all over the world to the sea, they definitely couldn’t weigh it, and... they over-salted it! (A knock is heard on the door.)
The teacher comes out and brings dolls in national costumes.
Children, Crimea, like Russia, is home to people of different nationalities. Who knows what nationalities our guests are? Children's answers. Yes, Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Russians came to visit us. Look how smartly they are dressed? What can you say about the clothes of our guests? Children's answers (bright, colorful, embroidered). Our guests are dressed in national clothes, each nation has its own clothes. Our guests want to play with you, let's all stand in a circle. Now the music will start playing, and you will try to guess who likes to dance to it, I think it won’t be difficult for you, because among us there are also Crimean Tatars, Russians, and Ukrainians. (different melodies sound, children dance). Well done, what friendly guys you are. Soon we will wake up. We are all united by a sense of pride for our country - Russia, for its history. And on National Unity Day, we feel with particular strength that we are one mighty Russian people, we have one Fatherland - Russia! And we passionately love our big and small Motherland. Crimea and Russia are united. Listen carefully to the poem: Reads an excerpt from the poem “Day of National Unity” by N. Maidanik. There is one state, When the people are united, When with great strength He moves forward. He defeats the enemy, united in battle, and liberates Rus', and sacrifices himself. For the glory of those heroes, we live by the same destiny, Today is Unity Day, we celebrate with you! Questions about the poem. Children's answers I wish you to live amicably and peacefully and remember and honor the traditions of your people. And we will say goodbye to the guests, come to our holiday.

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New time

In 1475, Mangul was besieged by the Ottoman Turks, once in the fortress, they destroyed almost all the inhabitants and burned the majestic city on the mountain. On these lands, the invaders founded a Turkish district.

Nowadays you can see the following historical objects on the site:

1. Ruined citadel;
2. Chambers in caves;
3. Ruins of defensive walls and towers;
4. Ruins of a huge temple.

The Ottomans built the majestic Or-Kapu fortress on Perekop.

Over time, the Tatars and Turks left nomadic life and moved on to a new form of farming - agriculture. The Crimean Tatars - as they would be called a little later - were engaged in gardening, viticulture and tobacco growing. Residents of the steppe strip raised domestic animals (sheep and horses) and were engaged in tanning.

The Genoese cafe became the center of trade and economy, and then the Ottoman one.

The next stage of history begins with the defeat of Belogorsk by the Cossack army in 1628 and the capture ten years later of the Turkish fortress of Azov.

In the spring of 1783, the history of Crimea takes a new turn - Catherine II issues a decree on the annexation of the peninsula to Russia. From this moment on, it becomes a vacation spot for the Russian aristocracy. Important officials of the state spent their holidays here: Vorontsov, Yusupov, Potemkin and others.

Thanks to them, we now enjoy magnificent palaces built especially for them:

1. Livadia;
2. Vorontsovsky;
3. Massandrovsky and others.

When you come to Crimea on vacation, be sure to visit at least one of these cultural and architectural monuments.

Russian culture has flourished here since the time of the Great Horde (12th century); many artisans and traders lived on the peninsula, who brought their goods from Crimea to Moscow.

The next century is characterized by the development of winemaking and viticulture, salt and fisheries. During this period, the history and nature of Crimea became the object of close study.

The 19th and 20th centuries were marked by the development of architecture. Look at the stunning palace and park complexes built at that time.

Lev Kassil. "Street of the Youngest Son"

The undeservedly forgotten, simple at first glance, but very important story of the pioneer hero, defender of Kerch, Volodya Dubinin. It can be assumed that the book is outdated, that it is politicized and presents the events of the Great Patriotic War with pathos that is incomprehensible to today's children. Fortunately, Kassil is an excellent writer and, although “Street of the Youngest Son” was written under government orders, he approached the work with care and love. The reader sees that Volodya Dubinin is by no means a hero or superman. He is an ordinary boy, naughty, mischievous, always getting into trouble.

Together with his parents, sister and friends, Volodya lives in peaceful Kerch, climbs abandoned quarries, swims in the sea, goes to school, dreams of seeing the excavations and ruins of Mithridates in the city of Feodosia. Kassil, with light, almost watercolor strokes, paints the serene life of Soviet schoolchildren... And then the war begins. And yesterday’s boy becomes a scout, a partisan and a real soldier, he risks his life together with adults. And he dies from an absurd accident when salvation has already come and Kerch has been liberated. The book teaches empathy, courage, and true humanity. And the children will understand it.

Suitable for reading to children 10-12 years old.

Modern history

The beginning of the 20th century for the peninsula was marked not only by the arrival of Soviet power, the First World War, a change of power and the return of the Bolsheviks. At this time, the formation of Crimea as an all-Union holiday destination took place. Health resorts were opened here for the recreation and treatment of workers.

The Second World War caused significant damage to the architecture and infrastructure of the peninsula. In 1944, Crimea was liberated from the German invaders.

In 1954, the Soviet leadership transferred Crimea to the Ukrainian SSR by decree. In 1991, a referendum was held as a result of which its independence was proclaimed.

In 2014, Crimea joined the Russian Federation.

Culture and history of peoples

The population of the peninsula is approximately 2.5 million people. In the summer months this figure doubles and in some areas per 1 sq. km there are more than a thousand people, and this is even more than in Japan.

The main peoples living on the territory of modern Crimea:

1. Russians;
2. Ukrainians;
3. Tatars;
4. Belarusians;
5. Jews;
6. Armenians;
7. Greeks;
8. Germans;
9. Bulgarians;
10. Gypsies;
11. Poles;
12. Czechs;
13. Italians.

A certain place is occupied by the small Krymchaks and Karaites.

The ethnic history of the peninsula is complex and dramatic. Its national composition has never been the same.

In the Tauride Mountains, according to the notes of the Roman historian Plinnius, in the 2nd century BC. About 30 peoples lived there.

• The island became a refuge for the warlike Goths; their settlements existed until the 15th century.
• A distinctive people, the Karaites, were also noted here, famous for their vibrant culture.

You can get acquainted with the unusual history of the Karaites in the Judean fortress of Chufut-Kale.

• Another hysterical Crimean people are the Krymchaks, who were subjected to genocide during the capture of the peninsula;
• Russian settlements appeared in the 9th-10th centuries. This is due to the military campaigns of princes Vladimir and Bravlin. Then, in 1783, the massive settlement of Crimea by serfs from the Russian Empire began;
• The history and culture of Ukraine is closely intertwined with the peninsula. A close connection was established back in the days of the Crimean Khanate: there was bilateral trade and military raids on each other;

Interesting facts about the peninsula

• During the time of Catherine II, the Germans appeared on the peninsula; they were mainly engaged in agricultural activities. In 1941 they were evicted to the north of Kazakhstan;
• In the 18th century, Bulgarians and Greeks settled here, they escaped from the Turkish horde;
• In the 18th - 19th centuries, national liberation uprisings took place and Crimea became a place of exile for Poles and Lithuanians;
• Crimean history and culture are connected with the Greeks; they appeared here in ancient times and founded their colonies in the Kerch region, near Evpatoria;
• In the Middle Ages, the main population of Crimea were Armenians and Greeks. Their descendants now live in Mariupol and Nakhichevan-on-Don.

Surb-Khach Temple, Yalta Church are monuments of Armenian architecture. When you arrive here, visit these attractions either as part of excursions or on your own.

Feodosia and Old Crimea are also called Crimean Armenia.

The stone-cutting art brought by the Armenians can be seen in many architectural monuments: mosques, mausoleums, palaces.

• The Genoese, descendants of sailors and conquerors, also left a significant mark on the cultural and historical heritage.
  

  They built picturesque, romantic, impregnable towers in Feodosia. Their ruins are worth seeing, feeling the breath of history and enjoying the beautiful views.

• The Crimean Tatars are a fusion of tribes of ancient Taurica and nomadic peoples: Khazars, Pechenegs, Kipchak priests, etc., who came to Crimea in waves. The unification process has not ended even now. There are still differences between the southern coastal, mountain and steppe populations;
• For many centuries, settled Crimean gypsies lived among the indigenous inhabitants. Some castes were engaged in jewelry making and gardening.

Crimean Tatar music received its modern sound from the music of the Crimean gypsies. For a long time, only representatives of this people were engaged in it in Crimea, although they adapted it to the tastes of the local population. When you come here, be sure to listen to their songs.

Dzhankoy is considered the center of the Crimean gypsies. Here they preserved the traditional values ​​of life in the camp.

Information has emerged that the Russian military has completely blocked the Black Sea coast of Crimea for the passage of ships and aviation flights. Earlier, the head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy, stated that NATO would not allow further escalation of the military situation near the peninsula and the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. The command of the Black Sea Fleet and the Southern Military District took a number of measures on the eve of September 20, creating a “new “defense line” with the guarantee that until October 3 no one will be able to approach it, let alone force it or beyond it penetrate”, reported the telegram channel “Operational Line”.

According to the PlaneRadar resource, the plane of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu landed at the Belbek airfield in Crimea. By tracking the movement of aircraft, the resource notes the presence of five spy planes in the Black Sea. In the areas where the Kavkaz-2020 maneuvers are being held, US RC-135 and CL-600 aircraft, as well as the British RC-135, are already performing tasks. Two more reconnaissance aircraft are approaching - P-8A Poseidon (USA) and Sentinel R1 (Great Britain).

As reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Caucasus-2020 exercise is led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, First Deputy Minister of Defense Valery Gerasimov . During the maneuvers, special attention will be paid to the fight against cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, fire and electronic impact on the entire depth of the enemy’s battle formation. As well as the use of vertical envelopment by tactical airborne forces, the rapid transition from one type of combat operations to another.

The main actions of the troops will take place at the internal training grounds of the Southern Military District of Prudboy, Ashuluk, Kapustin Yar, as well as at the ground aviation training grounds of Arzgirsky and Kopanskaya. Up to 80 thousand people are involved in the exercises, including formations and units of combat, logistics and technical support, air defense formations, and the Navy. Military personnel from Armenia, Belarus, China, Myanmar and Pakistan are taking part in the maneuvers. The number of foreign troops does not exceed 1 thousand people. Representatives of Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka are present as observers.

At the first stage of the exercises, military command and control authorities will plan actions in response to the conditional political situation and work out interaction with the participating countries. As part of the second stage, the tasks of command and control of troops during joint combat operations will be solved.

“During the exercises, it is planned to practice the use of groupings of troops (forces) of a coalition of states to ensure military security in the southwest of Russia,” the military department emphasized.

The Caucasus-2020 exercises will end on September 26.

EADaily reminds: on the eve of the Caucasus-2020 exercises, the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces warned about a possible aggravation of the situation in the Black Sea region due to the intensification of reconnaissance activities of NATO forces near the borders of the Russian Federation and an increase in presence near the Crimean Peninsula. The head of the Main Operations Directorate of the military department, Sergei Rudskoy, emphasized that “all responsibility for a possible escalation of the situation in the Black Sea region lies entirely with the United States and its NATO allies.” According to him, the Russian side, in the course of bilateral contacts with the United States and the North Atlantic Alliance, has repeatedly initiated discussions on preventing incidents in the military sphere, proposing specific measures aimed at reducing dangerous military activities along the Russia-NATO contact line. However, the Russian Federation’s proposals were not understood, he stated. The NATO bloc has increased the intensity of not only naval forces in the Black Sea, but also strategic aviation, as well as air and naval reconnaissance assets, a representative of the General Staff concluded.

EADaily previously reported that joint command and staff exercises “United Efforts 2020” of Ukraine with combat units of the United States and Britain will begin in the Black Sea region. The maneuvers should be a response to Russia’s Caucasus 2020 command and staff exercises. 12 thousand Ukrainian military personnel, up to 700 units of military equipment and military units of the United States and Britain will take part in them. The exercises will take place at combined arms, brigade training grounds, certain areas and areas of the terrain, as well as in the Black Sea and Azov maritime operational zones and their airspace. Not only US and NATO military personnel will be involved in combat training tasks, but also instructors with military advisers from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, the United States and Great Britain.

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Culture

Crimea is a European island whose architecture and painting were influenced by the culture of Greece and Rome, Byzantium, and the Mediterranean.

The Asia Minor Muslim faith influenced the culture of Crimea during the late Middle Ages.

Each people who arrived on the territory of Crimea at one time or another left their mark and brought their culture and traditions here.

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Architecture

The architecture is represented by ancient Greek, Italian, Tatar, Armenian buildings. But this categorical statement is not entirely true. In the period of the XV-XVIII centuries there was a complete interweaving of the architectural styles of the Turks, Armenians and Tatars.

When the peninsula joined the Russian Empire, the architectural style changed and now developed in the direction of Russian culture.

During this period, magnificent palaces of the Russian aristocracy and public buildings were erected: sanatoriums, apartment buildings, etc.

There are many cultural, historical and architectural monuments in Crimea, built according to the designs of the famous Yalta architect N.P. Krasnova:

1. Lydian Palace;
2. Dulber;
3. Sanatorium Dnepr, which is located in the Kharaks Palace;
4. Yusupov's hunting lodge;
5. Gymnasiums;
6. Church in Yalta.

Painting

Many artists have captured the magnificent Crimean nature on their canvases. Even A.S. Pushkin could not resist and made a canonical sketch of the Golden Gate.

In the east of Crimea, a new cultural direction arose - the Cimmerian school of painting. This landscape painting developed at the beginning of the twentieth century; for the first time this direction was shown by Feodosia and Koktebel artists.

The founders of this school:

1. I. Aivazovsky;
2. K. Bogaevsky;
3. M. Kirienko-Voloshin.

Modern Crimea attracts tourists from all over the world not only with its wonderful holidays, but also with its ancient history, unique culture and unique attractions.

Vacationers pay the most attention to:

1. Ancient monuments;
2. Ruins of cities, fortresses and fortifications;
3. The Byzantine cave city of Mangup-Kale;
4. The submarine anchorage and the site of fierce battles - Balaklava;
5. Genoese fortress in Sudak;
6. Ancient Armenian temple in Feodosia;
7. Melek-Chesme mound and other sights that have survived to this day.

Crimea is a multinational region that has hosted different tribes and peoples for centuries, replacing each other. They lived, developed this place and left their cultural heritage.

Crimean foothills

The Crimean foothills include many beautiful villages and small towns. From large cities - Simferopol, Belogorsk, Bakhchisarai.

There are many attractions here. Let's take a closer look at some of them.

White Rock (Ak-Kaya)

This attraction was created by nature itself and is a snow-white cliff (part of the Crimean Mountains), rising above the valley of the mountain river Biyuk-Karasu (“Black Water”) at a height of 150 meters.

If you look at the mountain from below, the view is absolutely stunning. No less beautiful views open up to the surrounding area, where the Great Silk Road once passed and one of the oldest cities on the peninsula, Belogorsk, is located if you climb to the very top of the rock.

In these places, somewhat reminiscent of the landscapes of the Wild West, films were often shot in Soviet times.

Marble Cave

This tourist site is located on the lower plateau of Mount Chatyr-Dag in the south of the peninsula. This one of the most beautiful caves on the planet with a complex system of galleries and huge halls with the rarest types of crystals and unusual forms of sinter formations was discovered at the end of the twentieth century, and almost immediately excursion routes were laid out in it.

It is impossible to get to the Marble Cave by public transport. First you need to take a bus from Alushta or Simferopol to the village of Mramornoe, and then walk from there. The easiest way to get there is by car (from Simferopol - 40 minutes) or taxi.

However, this is not the only attraction in these places. Nearby there are two more famous caves - Thousand-Headed and Kholodnaya.

Central Museum of Taurida in Simferopol

This museum with an interesting collection of exhibits gives the greatest insight into the history, nature and culture of Crimea.

By the way, there are many different museums in Crimea: 20 state and about 300 non-state.

Interactive in Simferopol

Children here learn about amazing natural phenomena in an interesting and simple way and get acquainted with various areas of knowledge. In addition, this center houses the largest aquarium in Simferopol.

Cheap flights to Simferopol

Cinema park "Viking"

It is located on the road from Simferopol to Alushta in the village of Perevalnoye (the “Red Caves” area).

The scenery for the sensational film “Viking” built in this place in the form of a real settlement of Scandinavian sailors has now turned into a popular tourist attraction, where battle reenactments take place behind the palisade and fortress gates, medieval dances and games, and archery are held.

Cultural-ethnographic Greek

The Greek center in Chernopolye, which is a precisely recreated Greek estate of the 19th century with household and interior items, clothing, embroidery, old photographs, can be visited on the way from Simferopol to Feodosia.

The museum, created by the hands of enthusiasts, is located in the Belogorsk region of Crimea.

Bakhchisarai Palace Museum

If you want to enjoy the splendor and bright colors of the East, you should definitely go to Bakhchisaray to the Khan's Palace - the palace of the Crimean khans and the legendary garden city. This architectural miracle was built by Arab and Italian architects in the 16th century.

Locals call the Khan's palace Khan Sarai. This is not only the former khan’s residence, but a whole complex. A small town, on the territory of which there are a lot of different buildings: a harem, two mausoleums, servants' quarters, a mosque, a museum of Crimean Tatars, a library, an art gallery, a stable.

In the world, this is the only monument to the palace architecture of the Crimean Tatar people, with roses and neat courtyards, painted pillows and carpets, birds and fountains, including the Fountain of Tears, glorified by Pushkin.

“Crimea in miniature in the palm of your hand”

This park, located in front of the Khan's Palace, is one of a large series of similar structures scattered throughout the peninsula.

He's the biggest. It presents all the most significant sights of Crimea (architectural, historical and cultural) in miniature (scale 1:25).

During your stay in the park you can get acquainted with Yalta, Sevastopol, Alushta, Bakhchisarai, Foros, Gaspra, Simeiz, Sudak, Miskhor, Evpatoria and Feodosia.

For little visitors, a special area “Fairy Tale Park” has been organized, where fairy-tale characters beloved by children come to life (thanks to sound and the play of light). Also, young tourists can expect to meet funny little piglets, goats, peacocks and chickens in the mini-zoo.

House-Museum “Dervish Evi”

This house-museum in Bakhchisaray, located opposite the Khan's Palace, is an old house in which the atmosphere of the traditional life of the Crimean Tatars a century ago is recreated.

And this is not a museum with frozen objects on display. Here you can touch everything, you can participate in the daily life of the family and even drink a cup of the famous coffee, which is prepared by the owner of the house-museum himself.

Donkey farm "Ishachok"

The farm, where well-groomed and cute donkeys live, is located in the Bakhchisarai region (village of Malo-Sadovoe). Guests of the farm will be taught how to manage stubborn and disobedient donkeys. And tired of your work, here you can have lunch at a local cafe with delicious dishes of Caucasian cuisine.

The beautiful mountain river Belbek flows in these places, where episodes from the film “Prisoner of the Caucasus” were filmed. And the ancient city of Bakhchisarai itself, once built to become the capital of the Crimean Khanate, with ancient houses rising up the mountain, with rocks hanging over them in places, is itself extremely picturesque.

Fortress city Mangup-Kale (village Zalesnoe)

This remarkable place, which is a mountain plateau on which the city is located, is the most striking monument of the medieval era. It is from here that almost a third of the peninsula is visible.

Cave city Chufut-Kale

It is located on a steep cliff, which is not at all easy to get to. People once lived in dwellings built on steep cliffs. Now the buildings (the palace for the royal family, temples, utility and residential premises) are mostly destroyed. Here you can see what remains of them, ancient streets, a secret well located in the rock and going deep down. The city is located 2.5 km from Bakhchisarai.

By the way, this year Crimea celebrates the 230th anniversary of the first visit to the peninsula by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. This happened in 1787. Catherine II traveled around Crimea for more than 10 days (by the way, it was a very expensive event, on which 15 million rubles were spent) and visited Sevastopol, Bakhchisarai, Simferopol and other cities. In Simferopol, in memory of this event, a newly restored monument to the empress was opened in the Central Park.