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Mamayev Kurgan is considered to be the most massive memorial complex in Russia, and, of course, this is all about World War II and its Russian heroes. You can see the entire city from the top of the hill, which became the final resting place for 34,500 people who died while defending the city and its population during the Battle of Stalingrad.
It is the central square of Volgograd which is surrounded by numerous sightseeings: a post-office, hotels “Intourist” and “Volgograd”, drama theatre. The monument in memory of the fallen defenders of the city was erected here with the eternal flame by it. In front of the drama theatre you can see the monument to Alexander Nevskiy. (He is considered to be a celestial protector of Volgograd).
At first glance, it seems like an ordinary residential building. However, you have to know that during World War II, it became the symbol of the courage and virility of Russian soldiers, as from this particular building they managed to hold off the Germans for 60 days. The first thing that catches your eye when looking at Pavlov’s House is a tremendous memorial wall, reminding you that the war was real and of the hard-won victory of the Soviet soldiers.
Stalingrad Battle Panoramic Museum is one of the most notable attractions of Volgograd. This unusually-shaped memorial complex holds a museum and museum depository on its first level, and on the second level one can find a circular panorama, called “The Rout of the German-Nazi Troops near Stalingrad”.
Boat trips are tourists' favorite pastime here. You can choose a trip that suits your taste, whether you would rather spend only 1.5-2 hours on board, or stay there for the entire evening listening to music and enjoying the entertainment program. There are also weekend trips accompanied by creative programs and outdoor games.
This is another of Volgograd's "calling cards” a kind of Volgograd subway. However, this high-speed underground tram is not a proper subway system: it is more akin to a hybrid of subway and tram (a so-called “Metrotram”). Through the years of its existence the city Metrotram has become a popular tourist attraction. The high-speed tram is one of the city's true places of interest, and thus it is always included in tourist programs along with Mamayev kurgan.
