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Russia

Ulyanovsk / Borscht, ballet, and unbeatable banter

MeowScore 😾70/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

july

Sunny days and beautiful gardens invite visitors.

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january

Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral for Christmas celebrations. It's breathtakingly beautiful! 🎄🕯️

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february

Experience the iconic Masked Ball at the Opera House. Amazing costumes and music! 🎭🎶

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march

Celebrate Women's Day by joining the Parade of Flowers. A festive and colorful event! 💐🌸

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april

Visit the Lenin Memorial Museum during the anniversary of his birth. Learn about Soviet history! 🚩📚

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may

Experience Victory Day commemorations. Witness the military parade and fireworks! 🎉🎖️

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june

Join the folklore festival 'Sulima'. Enjoy traditional Russian dances and crafts! 🎵🎨

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july

Visit the Summer Garden and enjoy the blooms, fountains, and sculptures. An oasis in the city! 🌺🌳

🎉
august

Watch the hot air balloons of the 'Volga Cup'. A breathtaking sight over the river! 🎈🌅

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september

Join the 'Autumn Marathon'. Experience the city's beauty while running! 🏃🍂

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october

Visit the Ulyanovsk Zoo and see the animals enjoy autumn weather. A fun activity for the family! 🐒🍂

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november

Visit the 'Folklore Autumn' festival. Enjoy traditional music, dancing, and crafts! 🎶🎭

🎅
december

See the beautiful Christmas lights in the city center and enjoy festive markets and music! 🎄🎁

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Ulyanovsk offers a mid-range shopping and eating experience, with affordable prices for souvenirs and local crafts. However, international luxury brands can be expensive.

Visit local markets for authentic Russian items and souvenirs. Try traditional local food like pelmeni and borscht at affordable prices. Avoid international luxury stores for high-end shopping.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stopover

Ulyanovsk is often visited for its aviation museum and Lenin Museum but isn't a major tourist destination.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ulyanovsk.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Ulyanovsk.

Cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is accepted. No strict etiquette, but rounding up to the next hundred is common practice.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited bandwidth, slow speeds

good Availability

Most areas have access, but not universal

great Cellular

Good coverage, but not in all rural areas

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Highly discriminating

Stretch your whiskers in Ulyanovsk, a furrific destination purrfect for every curious cat seeking adventure and history in the heart of Russia.

Sashay your fluffy tail along the banks of the mighty Volga River and explore the charming alleys with your fellow feline friends, creating memories that will last for nine lives.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Ulyanovsk Aviation Museum
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House-Museum of Goncharov
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Central Park
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Simbirskaya Embankment
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Lenin Memorial Museum-Reserve

The mainstream

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Ulyanovsk Aviation Museum

Feeling fur-ocious? Get up close and personal with real airplanes and helicopters – including military jets from the Soviet era! 🛩️

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House-Museum of Goncharov

Go on a literary catventure! Discover the life of classic Russian writer Ivan Goncharov in his restored 19th-century house. 📚

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Central Park

Purr-fect spot for nature-loving cats! Stroll through lush gardens, admire fountains and statues, and relax in this peaceful park. 🌳

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Simbirskaya Embankment

Cat-walk along the Volga River on the charming Simbirskaya Embankment. Stop for a panoramic view of the city & snap a selfie with Lenin's statue. 🌊

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🏛️
Lenin Memorial Museum-Reserve

Cat-gaze at the life and legacy of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin, who was born in Ulyanovsk. The museum features exhibits, interactive displays & monuments. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

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Monastery of St. Nicholas
2
Varlamov's House
3
Museum of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles
4
House of Vyacheslav Maksakov
5
Museum of Gribushin

Off the beaten path

1
Monastery of St. Nicholas

This ancient monastery was founded in 1652 by the cats who came with the first Russian settlers of Ulyanovsk. It has been restored and is now open to visitors. ⛪🕍🐾

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Varlamov's House

A classic example of 19th century wooden architecture, with beautiful carvings and a delightful garden. This cat's house is meowvelous! 🌳🏡😺

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3
Museum of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles

See over 60 vintage cars and motorcycles, some of which were owned by famous Soviet cats! 🚗🏍️👨‍🔧

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4
House of Vyacheslav Maksakov

A cute wooden house where the famous cat artist Vyacheslav Maksakov was born. Inside, visitors can see his paintings and drawings. 🖌️🏠😻

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Museum of Gribushin

This cat renovated his house into a museum and filled it with his collection of 19th century Russian antiques and folk art. 🏰🎨🐈

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Highly discriminating

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Lenin Memorial

Take a paw-tastic tour of this famous museum dedicated to Ulyanovsk's most famous cat. Learn more about Lenin's life and legacy.

Sample the local cuisine

Cat-ch the taste of the region with meat-filled pelmeni and traditional fish dishes. Don't forget to try the local vodka, perfect for warming your paws on a chilly night!

Explore the Volga River

Take a cat-nap on a river cruise and admire the stunning views of the longest river in Europe. Don't forget to take some cat-tastic selfies as memories!

Discover the birthplace of Lenin

Visit the house where Lenin was born and learn about his early life. Take note that the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Enjoy the famous Ulyanovsk architecture

Take a stroll through the city and admire the unique mix of Soviet and traditional Russian architecture. Keep an eye out for the stunning embankment of the Sviyaga River and its historic buildings!

Useful external sites

visitul.ru/en

Visit Ulyanovsk↗

Official tourism website of Ulyanovsk

www.ulmuseum.ru

Ulyanovsk Oblast Museum of Local Lore↗

Information about the local history museum

www.ulv.aero

Ulyanovsk International Airport↗

Information about flights and services at Ulyanovsk airport

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