Ulyanovsk
Ulyanovsk, known as Simbirsk until 1924, is a city and the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Volga River 705 kilometers (438 mi) east of Moscow.
Ulyanovsk has been the only Russian UNESCO City of Literature since 2015.
Getting to Ulyanovsk
During summer there are boats from Kazan, Samara and other destinations on the Volga River. Ulyanovsk has two airports. Ulyanovsk-Tsentral'niy or Barataevka (Ульяновск-Центральный/Баратаевка) is a regular domestic airport that serves UTAir and RusLine flights to Moscow.
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Worth seeing
As the home town of Lenin, it's worth visiting the Lenin Memorial Centre and Gardens and museums based in his former houses. There is also a museum dedicated to the poet 'Goncharov' and the war memorial at the end of the main street 'Ulitsa Goncharova' offers breathtaking views over the Volga.
Things to do
In winter, try cross-country skiing along the Sviaga river, in summer take a boat ride over the reservoir.
Where to eat
Shpinat, Ulitsa Kirova, 79 (in Rakurs Hotel),. An upscale restaurant with small portions but big on presentation if that appeals to you. Gonzo, Ulitsa Goncharova, 48+7 842 244-44-22 (across from Hilton Garden Inn),. Lots of tasty Russian dishes, particularly heavy on meat. Veprevo Koleno, Ulitsa Federatsii, 11,. featuring Czech food and beer. Gallery Restaurant, Ulitsa Goncharova, 25 (inside Radisson Hotel),.
Getting around Ulyanovsk the local way
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- 85 Маршрутное такси 85: проспект Врача Сурова → ул. Отрадная, 3
- 22 Маршрутное такси 22: проспект Академика Филатова, 19 → Свияжская регата
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- 67 Маршрутное такси № 67: УлГТУ — Больница им.Карамзина
- 5 Маршрутное такси 5: Репина → Винновская роща
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- 2 Маршрутное такси 2: Пивзавод (проспект Гая) → Проспект Дружбы Народов · ИП Хайруллин Р.Г.
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