Since 1990, a monument to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky has stood in Votkinsk opposite the composer’s birthplace. Museums, green spaces and places by the water are also among the things to discover locally.
The Votkinsk Pond and the promenade
Votkinsk Pond is one of the city’s important historical and natural landmarks. Residents and visitors relax on its shores, exercise and fish. The waterfront promenade has paths and benches; people walk and cycle there. The promenade offers views of the water. City events are also held here. If a particular date is important for your trip, check the current event schedule.
Summer at «Ostrov» beach
In summer, «Ostrov» beach offers a designated sandy area and convenient access to the water. You can swim and sunbathe there, or ride a boat, SUP board, catamaran, kayak or pedal boat. The activities on offer also include a «banana» boat ride. As the beach facilities are described as seasonal, check their current availability locally.
The «Meduza» excursion boat runs regular 60-minute cruises. Before your trip, confirm the frequency and duration of the cruises if you would like to include one in your plans.
Parks and trails in different seasons
The «Sila lesa» park has a fitness trail for walks, runs and outdoor exercise, as well as a sports ground. Viewpoints offer views of Votkinsk Pond. In winter, a ski trail in «Sila lesa» park is used for skiing; in the warmer months, it is used for walking, roller skiing and cycling. This route is therefore described as offering different activities depending on the season. Before visiting, check the trail’s current condition and the availability of equipment.
«Vremena goda» park lies on the shore of Beryozovskiy Zaliv Bay. This gives you several different options for walking and exercise: paths and benches along the waterfront promenade, the fitness trail in «Sila lesa» park, and the ski trail, which is used seasonally. The park’s viewpoints look out over the pond, while the promenade offers views of the water.
Tchaikovsky and the city’s history
At the P. I. Tchaikovsky Museum-Estate, visitors can see the memorial rooms, learn about the family’s daily life and view original items from Pyotr Ilyich’s life. Together with the monument opposite his birthplace, the museum offers a tangible connection to the composer’s memory in Votkinsk.
The Museum of the History and Culture of Votkinsk brings together the city’s history and everyday culture. The «Gorod-zavod» exhibition traces the city’s history from its founding to the beginning of the 20th century. The «Lad» natural history and ethnography exhibition features original everyday items from the 19th century. The museum offers themed routes for visitors, including walking and combined routes. The overview route «Na sluzhbe Otechestvu» passes through the museum rooms and connects them with the surrounding city. Check with the museum about the current availability of the routes.
More museums and historical insights
The Medical Museum displays historical medical instruments and equipment, archival materials and more than 20 models of organs and body systems. Exhibits include a historic dentist’s chair, pharmacy bottles from the 19th and 20th centuries, books on midwifery and uniform items from various years. More than 200 photographs and documents on the history of medicine in the city are also on display. The biological collection includes specimens such as a broad tapeworm and a roundworm; other exhibits include a model ambulance and a reconstruction of a hospital room. Check the current visitor rules before your visit.
At «Pobedy» park, military equipment, sculptures and memorials illustrate the bravery of soldiers and important periods in Udmurtia’s military history. The exhibits include a 52-K 85 mm anti-aircraft gun, Model 1939. It was manufactured in 1942 and took part in combat operations during the Great Patriotic War. The Doll Museum also offers a special perspective on the region: it was the first museum of its kind in Udmurtia.
Discover more destinations: Sharkan, Mozhga, Sarapul, Pervomayskiy, Zavyalovo, Khokhryaki, Yar, Pedonovo
For the overview of the wider region: Udmurt Republic.
