The history of the name Perm is simple and unpretentious. Presumably means “distant land”, if we translate the word “perama” from the Veps language. Indeed, the path there is not short. After all, Perm is located in the foothills of the Urals, 1158 km from Moscow. The big city (720 sq. Km) has a rich history and is the cultural, industrial and scientific center of Russia.
The village becomes a city
The history of Perm begins in the distant 17th century, when a settlement was formed on the Yagoshikha River. At the beginning of the 18th century, in this area, by decree of Peter I, the construction of a smelter began, where coins were issued for the whole country. In 1970, Catherine II drew attention to the advantageous location of the settlement of Egoshikha and ordered to make it a city. Thanks to the placement on the banks of the Kama River, shipping and shipbuilding begins to develop. Economic and trade ties are being strengthened. This tells the urban story.
The culture of Perm is also not far behind. Theaters, a museum, as well as a state university are opening. Despite the fact that the history of Perm began in the 17th century, in 1940 it was renamed, like many other cities in Soviet times. Until 1957, it was called the Molotov. Perm historical and cultural monuments are worth exploring. These include sculptures, temples, museums and other objects.
Monuments of Perm history
The memorial on the 51st anniversary of the Ural Tank Corps is erected in front of the Officers House on Sibirskaya Street. It is a composition that includes a relief wall, a T-34 tank and a stele. To erect a monument to Dr. Grail near the second clinical hospital, I had to raise money all over the world. Donations were made by both city residents and organizations. In 2003, this hospital was named after the famous Perm doctor, and the monument was erected in 2005.
The monument to the heroes of the front and rear was opened in 1985. It was established in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Victory in World War II. The monument consists of three figures: a worker, a warrior and a motherland. His idea is that the rear and the front worked together so that the war would be over as soon as possible.
Vasily Nikitich Tatishchev is considered the founder of the city, because it was he who was the manager of the Ural factories and chose the place for the construction of a smelter near Egoshikhi, which later became Perm. Therefore, it is not unusual that a monument was erected in his honor in Razguliai Square.
To remember
During the Great Patriotic War, local residents performed labor exploits. Among them were workers of shipyards. To perpetuate their efforts, an AK-454 armored monument was installed at the Kama factory entrance. It was not in vain that this ship was chosen, because in this plant they were produced from 1942 for the needs of the front.
The history of Perm is monuments erected in past centuries. Including the Tsar Cannon. It was cast at a smelter in 1868. Its trunk weighs 45 tons. She was shot only 1 time, during which 300 shots were fired. In 1824, a rotunda was built to meet Emperor Alexander I. It has been preserved to this day and is installed in the park of culture.
Funny monuments
The history of Perm continues today. What the city lives now, you can understand, including the monuments and art objects that are installed on the streets. Many of them are made in such a way as to attract travelers who, taking pictures on their background, advertise the city, contributing to the development of tourism. For example, a road sign that serves only to take photographs on its background. Yes, it is written on it.
Abstract sculpture - bitten apple 3 meters high. It is installed on Lenin Street. The green color is given to it by the tile, and the brown stain of the bitten part is made up of old unnecessary bricks. If you do not have the opportunity to go to Paris, come to Perm. After all, there is its own Eiffel Tower 11 meters high, cast from 7 tons of steel. Installed it in 2009. This romantic object is popular with lovers who like to be photographed against its background.
In honor of fellow countrymen
Perm is respected by any work. Therefore, to the 120th anniversary of the water supply system of their city, they erected an interesting monument. A plumber sits on a pipe, with one end connected to a sink, which in the imagination of Rustam Ismailov transformed into a sea one.
Many have heard the saying that Permians have salty ears, but few know why they say that. It turns out that salt production is developed in this region, and before workers who carried salt in bags, they were distinguished by swollen, red ears. This was due to its negative impact. Therefore, a monument in the form of a ring with ears is erected on Komsomolsky Prospekt. Inserting your face in the hole, you get a funny photo and you can imagine how it would look if you worked as a loader in a salt production.
They say that in Russia, bears walk the streets, and in Perm this animal is also depicted on the coat of arms. It is no wonder that one of them can be seen walking along Lenin Street. Do not worry, this is just a monument made by Vladimir Pavlenko.
The history of the streets of Perm
There are many people in this city. Every day they all walk the streets and do not even think about why they were called so, and not otherwise. But some streets have their own history, others have been renamed during their existence.
Until 1935, Kuibyshevskaya street was called Krasnoufimskaya. This is one of the longest city streets. The street of the Communist International of Youth at one time bore such names: at first it was Pukharevskaya, and then Sokolovskaya. It originates near the Willow River. Kustanayskaya street was renamed in 1985 in the street Gashkova. So the memory of a pilot who previously worked at the Motovilikhinsky plant was immortalized.
In honor of the famous aviator named the street Polina Osipenko. And until 1940 she was the 1st Proletarian. Siberian street led to the tract of the same name. In the XVIII century goods were transported to the East through it. He led from Moscow to Siberia.
There is a street in the city whose history is rather sinister. Its name is Ural. Those who live on it, probably rejoice in the close proximity to the circus and culture park. However, earlier this street was called Novo-Kladbischenskaya and led to Motovilikhinsky cemetery. In Soviet times, a park was built in its place. Sverdlov, the church was demolished, and now instead of it stands an ordinary residential building.
What about cultural life?
Residents and visitors of the city cannot complain about boredom and the fact that there is nowhere to go to Perm. There are many cultural attractions. Take at least the Opera and Ballet Theater. It was built back in 1970 and has an extensive repertoire. His troupe participates in many competitions and receives prizes.
In addition, the Theater of the Young Spectator and the Ballet of Evgeny Panfilov work in the city. There is also an art gallery with 43 thousand exhibits. Those wishing to learn more about what the history of Perm is, can visit the regional museum, which is more than 100 years old. There is also a museum of modern art. In addition, you can have a good time in cinemas, restaurants and entertainment centers.
Schools in Perm
This city is quite old, some of its educational institutions are more than 100 years old. The history of Perm schools is quite rich. For example, school number 1 started in 1906. Initially, it was a wooden house, which stood on the banks of the Kama. Only 35 children, divided into three groups, studied in it. There was only one teacher - Maria Tikhovskaya. In Soviet times, the school moved several times, until in 1961 it had its own building at 19 Kalinina Avenue.
The history of school number 22 began in 1890, when it was decided to open a school for blind children. Their training and rehabilitation was paid for through donations and the sale of products that the students themselves made. In addition to weaving baskets, making boots, weaving, they studied arithmetic, the Law of God, the Russian language, geography, history, natural science, and singing. Even his own choir, consisting of 20 children, was created. There was a library for children, all books in which were written in Braille.
During the Civil War, the school building was transferred to a hospital. In 1919, a school for street children was opened in the building. Gradually, it was reorganized into a seven-year plan, the number of students grew. During World War II, the building was again occupied by the hospital. Currently, foreign languages are studied in depth at the school. In high school, subjects are taught in French and English, and additionally study Latin, Spanish, German. Training takes place on experimental programs.
