Hermitage Garden in Moscow
Hermitage Garden for Muscovites and guests of the Russian capital for decades remains one of the most favorite places of leisure. And this is despite the fact that there are a great number of parks in Moscow. In addition, some “competitors” attract visitors with more developed services and entertainment. However, people still come here, to Karetny Ryad Street, where, in fact, this magnificent monument of garden and park art is located.
.What attracts visitors to the Hermitage Garden? Located in the center of a huge metropolis, it is a quiet, calm, cozy corner where you can rest your soul from the bustle of the city, leisurely strolling and breathing fresh air, bringing your thoughts, feelings and emotions in order. Not to mention that you can visit the performances of three theaters located on its territory. Or attend other cultural events, which are regularly held in the Hermitage Garden. It is also green and very beautiful – a real oasis! Looking around, you can’t even believe that a hundred years ago there was a huge wasteland here…
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Contents- From the early history of the park
- The Hermitage Garden in Soviet times
- The Hermitage Garden: today
- Opening hours, how to get there
From the early history of the park
Simultaneously with the successes in the theatrical field, the Hermitage Garden itself developed, blossoming literally before our eyes. Я. V. Shchukin transformed the former wasteland literally beyond recognition. Many trees appeared here, paths and flowerbeds were laid out. Soon a water supply was brought to the territory, and then electric lighting was installed. At that time it was a real breakthrough on the way of technical progress. In 1907, by order of Yakov Vasilyevich, several stone buildings by architect B. M. Nilus appeared in the park. And in 1909 here built a summer theater, it was later called “Mirror” (architect AN Novikov). Shchukin managed the garden “Hermitage” until the revolution of 1917. In 1926, the eminent theater and patron of the arts died at the age of 70.
.Hermitage Garden in Soviet times
Hermitage Garden: Today’s Day
There are more than a hundred gardens, squares and park areas in Moscow. In the Central Administrative District alone, to which the “Hermitage” belongs, there are 27 of them. The area of the garden founded by philanthropist Shchukin is 4.90 hectares, which is not much in comparison with the others. However, it stands out among the others by a number of features, which makes it popular among Muscovites and guests of the city. Compactness here is harmoniously combined with a lot of notable places and interesting attractions, for which, it would seem, you need more space. Various cultural events – holidays and concerts, festivals and competitions – are held here on a regular basis. One of the most famous is the International Jazz Festival “Jazz in the Hermitage Garden.”
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In the art studio, ballet and choreography schools operating within the park, talented children are introduced to the world of beauty. Visitors play table tennis in the fresh air, participate in yoga classes. There is also something to devote time to in winter: in the Hermitage Garden an open-air skating rink, considered to be the most romantic in Moscow, will be set up. In general, there are many romantic places in the garden that attract young people. One of them is a metal monument to All Lovers, made in the shape of a heart. It appeared with the easy hand of the employees of the radio station “Silver Rain”, which every year on February 14, Valentine’s Day, invites all lovers to Hermitage for an unusual and pleasant competition – a mass kiss.
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For the youngest children there is a modern playground, to which moms and dads are happy to bring their children. Kids with interest observe the local wildlife, such as pedigree pigeons, squirrels, hand pheasants. And also together with adults admire the unique nature of the park, where many apple and linden trees grow, green bushes are planted, flowerbeds bloom. Children’s laughter can be heard from everywhere, which fills “Hermitage” with a special energy, and one wants to return here again and again.
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Walking along the paths of the garden, you can’t help thinking that you are walking in the footsteps of the great Russian writers Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov, who probably stopped by the only fountain, thinking over the ideas of their immortal works. Besides the fact that the most famous theaters of the capital are located here – “Hermitage”, “Sphere” and “New Opera”, true connoisseurs of art are also attracted by the monuments located on the territory. These are busts of the famous French writer Victor Hugo and Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
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After attending an interesting performance, strolling along the alleys or watching a celebrity concert on the park’s bandstand (Vysotsky, Zykina, Zhvanetsky and others have performed here at different times), you can stop by the Chaikhana restaurant. As you guessed by the name, the restaurant serves national Uzbek cuisine. A visit to the “Tea Club”, one of the largest in Moscow, will be unforgettable. Visitors will be offered to participate in the ancient Chinese tea ceremony and will be told about the benefits of this drink, as well as varieties of tea.
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Opening hours, how to get there
You can get there by public transportation. Stops are Chekhovskaya, Tverskaya or Pushkinskaya metro stations. Further walk is only 5-7 minutes.
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Photography and videotaping in the Hermitage Garden is allowed, but only upon prior request and with the appropriate permission from the administration.
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