The Novopokrovskiy District is defined by steppe landscapes and the history of the Cossack stanitsas. Its natural highlights range from rare plants and river landscapes to a reservoir; in the stanitsa of Novopokrovskaya, historical connections shape the way the settlement is seen. When planning your stay, you can decide whether nature or local history should be the main focus.
Steppe landscapes and distinctive places
The Fedorenkovy Bugry lie five kilometres from the stanitsa of Kalnibolotskaya. This nature reserve encompasses a river and hilly landscapes. It is home to feather grass, thyme and steppe iris, as well as numerous plants listed in the Red Book. This combination makes the site a distinctive natural feature of the district.
The place known as “Bombay” lies on the left bank of the Gorkaya, between Popova Balka and the river’s mouth at the Eya. It is seven kilometres from the stanitsa of Novopokrovskaya; areas of original steppe grasses have been preserved there. The Belyy Sad offers a different landscape: an extensive planting of white acacias on the right bank of the Eya, downstream from the hamlet of Voroshilov towards the fields of the former Rovnenskiy state farm.
The Kirovskiy Reservoir lies two kilometres south of the stanitsa of Novopokrovskaya. A bathing pier and pavilions have been set up there for visitors seeking recreation; check their current condition before visiting. Kurgan Kordon lies three kilometres northwest of the stanitsa and rises 80 metres above the water level of the Eya. The location and elevation provide two specific points of reference for finding your way around the landscape.
Cossack history and the local landscape
The stanitsa of Novopokrovskaya is one of the oldest Line Cossack stanitsas in the Kuban. In the first third of the 19th century, settlers arrived there from the governorates of Voronezh, Kursk and Kharkov. The Kazenny Sad lies five to six kilometres south of the stanitsa. It was established at the end of the 19th century for Cossack gatherings and training. The garden’s history is thus connected with the communal life and training of the Cossacks.
Kordon, also known as Yeyskiy Shanez (field fortification), lies beyond the stanitsa of Novopokrovskaya, above the Eya. A signal post once stood there, where Cossacks serving on the border line were stationed. The name Kordon comes from a Cossack post that guarded the borders of the Russian Empire. Rare plants listed in the Red Book grow at Kordon.
Along the stanitsa’s central street, buildings from past centuries stand alongside modern ones; they are considered architectural monuments. A historical and literary museum in the stanitsa presents the history of the Cossacks. A memorial complex and the Alley of Glory commemorate the military achievements of people born in Novopokrovskiy District.
Earlier museum programmes also catered to young groups. During a past Unified Folklore Day, participants in a school day camp learned about traditions associated with household items kept at the A. A. Perventsev Museum and tried using a rubel and an ukhvat. In the past, staff at the same museum prepared the experience “Po ulitsam staroy stanitsy” for participants in school day camps during the summer holidays. Museum staff also previously led a tour of the stanitsa’s central street for engaged young people from the district.
Travel planning information
Transport options in Novopokrovskiy District include the Eya and Rovnoye railway stations on the North Caucasus Railway, as well as an intercity bus station. Plan your journey according to the relevant timetables. If the Kirovskiy Reservoir is part of your plans, also take into account the current condition of the bathing pier and pavilions.
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View the broader travel overview: Krasnodar Region.
