29/09/2017

Exploring Paces LXXXII: Novocherkassk, Russia

A new postcard has just arrived from Novocherkassk, Russia. Thanks Elena!

Aerial view of Novocherkassk

WHERE IS NOVOCHERKASSK?
Novocherkassk is a city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Tuzlov River and on the Aksay River.

Location of Novocherkassk

NOVOCHERKASSKIS FAMOUS FOR...
… being the capital of the World Cossacks. They have had a rich military tradition, playing an important part in the historical development of the Russian Empire and participating in most of its major wars.


…the Novocherkassk massacre or Bloody Saturday. It refers to events tied to the labor strike of a locomotive building plant in Novocherkassk, a city in the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. The events eventually culminated in riots of June 1–2, 1962 when reportedly 26 protesters were killed by Soviet Army troops, and 87 were wounded.


PLACES TO VISIT
Ascension Cathedral


Novocherkassk Museum of Don Cossacks History


Alexander Garden


Yermak Statue


Monument to Reconciliation and Agreement


Have a look at the video below to find out more about the city of Novocherkassk.


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