Discover Pervomayskiy: Remembrance and Recreation

In Pervomayskiy, tangible memorial sites stand alongside historical references to swimming and recreation spots. Visitors choosing the town for a stay can focus on two distinct themes: the history of the war and the recorded connections to the pond and beach area.

Memorials and Local History

The memorial to those who fell in the Second World War comprises the sculptural ensemble “Two Mourning Warriors,” an eternal flame, four mass graves and two memorial plaques. The plaques bear the names of Pervomayskiy residents who took part in the Great Patriotic War. Other plaques identify 9 May 1957 as the date the first Eternal Flame in the USSR was lit, as well as the beginning and end of the war.

The memorial was erected in September 1956 and equipped with the sculptural monument and eternal flame in 1957. These dates give the site a clear historical timeframe. Another monument in Pervomayskiy, dedicated to S. A. Dzhobadze, was unveiled on 22 June 2016.

Pond and Beach Area

In 2020, the pond in Pervomayskiy was among the five officially approved bathing areas in Shchyokino District. This timing is important when planning to swim: check the current bathing approval before visiting.

The beach area in Pervomayskiy was also further developed in 2020 and had long been considered a recreation spot for local residents and visitors at the time. The pond and beach area represent different aspects of recreation in Pervomayskiy.

When searching for a holiday apartment, your preferred focus for the trip can help guide your choice: if you want Pervomayskiy itself, with its memorial sites and recreational features, to be the focus, search specifically for accommodation in the town.

More Things to Explore in Tula Oblast

In Tula Oblast, distinct cultural and landscape themes add to the picture of the region. At the Tula Antiquities Museum in Tula, an exhibition is devoted to the Battle of Kulikovo Field. In interactive areas, visitors can weave a piece of chain mail, try on armour and learn to read chronicle miniatures. The exhibition “Secrets of Tula Craftspeople” features a pottery workshop, a blacksmith’s workshop and household objects from the 17th to 19th centuries.

At the Yasnaya Polyana Museum Estate, a guided walk offered from May to October takes visitors through the central part of the estate. It covers Tolstoy’s favourite places for daily walks, the local flora and fauna, the history of the Tula defensive lines and Tolstoy’s plantings. Leo Tolstoy’s personal library has been included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

The region’s architectural history is also represented: at the Polenovo estate, the artist Vasily Polenov designed all the buildings himself. As a contrast in landscape and use, the Romantsevskiye Mountains, also known as Konduki, are a former open-pit coal mine in Tula Oblast. These regional attractions offer a different selection from the memorial sites and recreational features right in Pervomayskiy.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Mordves, Khmelevka, Tury, Kireyevsk, Yasnaya Polyana, Sudakovo, Velegozh, Meshcherino.

For the overview of the wider region: Tula Oblast.