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Orenburg, Russia

A trip to Orenburg, Russia. September 15th-17th, 2006. If you want to follow the timeline of the entire trip, please start with the "Dusseldorf, Germany" and "Moscow, Russia" galleries.

Orenburg is a city of about 800,000 people, and is located by the Ural Mountains range, which separates Europe and Asia. The river Ural flows through Orenburg. The boundary between Europe and Asia is located in the middle of the river.

Orenburg is the capital of the Orenburg oblast' (province or state), which is rich in natural gas. The country of Kazakhstan borders Orenburg oblast' in the South. The roads in Orenburg are not as good as in Moscow, but there is much less traffic, and the pace of life is more relaxed. It takes two hours by airplane to reach Orenburg from Moscow flying Southeast. The time difference is also two hours (Orenburg is ahead).

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We've arrived to Orenburg from Moscow after midnight
We've arrived to Orenburg from Moscow after midnight		 Our apartment building featured a very colourful staircase
Our apartment building featured a very colourful staircase		 And colourful mail boxes
And colourful mail boxes		 A typical Orenburg yard in front of an apartment building
A typical Orenburg yard in front of an apartment building
A playground in the yard
A playground in the yard		 We are on the main pedestrian promenade in Orenburg - Sovietskaya ulitsa (street), with Valery TCHKALOV'S monument ahead
We are on the main pedestrian promenade in Orenburg - Sovietskaya ulitsa (street), with Valery TCHKALOV'S monument ahead		 The Tchkalov monument is very popular with wedding parties, including this very, very happy couple :)
The Tchkalov monument is very popular with wedding parties, including this very, very happy couple :)		 Drink, get healthier, get richer says the banner advertising spring water
"Drink, get healthier, get richer" says the banner advertising spring water
Tchkalov was a legendary Soviet test pilot, born in Orenburg
Tchkalov was a legendary Soviet test pilot, born in Orenburg		 The wedding parties feature brightly decorated vehicles
The wedding parties feature brightly decorated vehicles		 The square by the Tchkalov's monument looks very nice
The square by the Tchkalov's monument looks very nice		 Another look at Mr. Tchkalov
Another look at Mr. Tchkalov
A cafe (it seems) on the square by the Tchkalov monument
A cafe (it seems) on the square by the Tchkalov monument		 A very solemn monument indeed
A very solemn monument indeed		 And a very happy bride nearby :)
And a very happy bride nearby :)		 Here it is - the bridge across the Ural river, separating Europe and Asia
Here it is - the bridge across the Ural river, separating Europe and Asia
The staircase leads us down to the bridge...
The staircase leads us down to the bridge...		 Where graffiti express love for someone named Nyam
Where graffiti express love for someone named "Nyam"		 This lady would be delighted to feed you with homemade treats
This lady would be delighted to feed you with homemade treats		 Let's look back West at the staircase we've just descended
Let's look back West at the staircase we've just descended
Now we are on the bridge, looking East towards Asia
Now we are on the bridge, looking East towards Asia		 A quick look South at the Ural river embankment
A quick look South at the Ural river embankment		 Now looking North - very picturesque
Now looking North - very picturesque		 The Ural river is enjoyed by many people...
The Ural river is enjoyed by many people...
Such as this man, paddling with very small oars...
Such as this man, paddling with very small oars...		 And the fishing lady
And the fishing lady		 The signpost says: Asia
The signpost says: "Asia"		 Details of the signpost
Details of the signpost
More details of the signpost
More details of the signpost		 And looking back we see Europe :)
And looking back we see Europe :)		 There is an amusement park on the Asian side of the Ural river in Orenburg. ATV rollerblading, eh!
There is an amusement park on the Asian side of the Ural river in Orenburg. ATV rollerblading, eh!		 Also on the Asian side, there's an open-air theater
Also on the Asian side, there's an open-air theater
Let's head back to Europe
Let's head back to Europe		 And let's take a look at some graffiti
And let's take a look at some graffiti		 On the European side of the river, one can find a shooting gallery, painted in the colours of the Russian flag
On the European side of the river, one can find a shooting gallery, painted in the colours of the Russian flag		 Russian patriotic shooting gallery says the sign
"Russian patriotic shooting gallery" says the sign
If you don't feel like walking, this cable car can whisk you across the river
If you don't feel like walking, this cable car can whisk you across the river		 Europe, Orenburg, Asia it says on the cable car
"Europe, Orenburg, Asia" it says on the cable car		 Another wedding! :)
Another wedding! :)		 The sign says: A wedding is passing through, give way. Wedding processions usually feature several cars driving fast & honking
The sign says: "A wedding is passing through, give way." Wedding processions usually feature several cars driving fast & honking
This sign says: The groom's gang. Bratva is the Russian term for gangsters
This sign says: "The groom's gang." "Bratva" is the Russian term for gangsters		 Feeling hungry? Purchase some water-melons from this lady
Feeling hungry? Purchase some water-melons from this lady		 Just to the North of the Tchkalov's monument is Alexander PUSHKIN'S museum. Pushkin is Russia's most famous poet
Just to the North of the Tchkalov's monument is Alexander PUSHKIN'S museum. Pushkin is Russia's most famous poet		 Pushkin died quite young in a duel, after another man insulted him
Pushkin died quite young in a duel, after another man insulted him
A closer look at the Alexander Pushkin's museum
A closer look at the Alexander Pushkin's museum		 Good day, Mr. Pushkin!
Good day, Mr. Pushkin!		 Let's head back through Sovietskaya street to see more of Orenburg
Let's head back through Sovietskaya street to see more of Orenburg		 Orenburg's main theater
Orenburg's main theater
The founder of Orenburg, Mr. Ivan NEPLYUEV
The founder of Orenburg, Mr. Ivan NEPLYUEV		 A square with a statue of Alexander PUSHKIN and Vladimir DAL'
A square with a statue of Alexander PUSHKIN and Vladimir DAL'		 PUSHKIN is Russia's most famous poet, while DAL' created a very comprehensive dictionary of the Russian language
PUSHKIN is Russia's most famous poet, while DAL' created a very comprehensive dictionary of the Russian language		 Good afternoon, gentlemen!
Good afternoon, gentlemen!
A street in the centre of Orenburg
A street in the centre of Orenburg		 Orenburg traffic
Orenburg traffic		 Orenburg trolley. It says Orenburg in the front and on the side of the bus
Orenburg trolley. It says "Orenburg" in the front and on the side of the bus		 A wedding procession, perhaps en route to see Mr. Tchkalov?
A wedding procession, perhaps en route to see Mr. Tchkalov?
A fountain in downtown Orenburg
A fountain in downtown Orenburg		 Forever together from this moment on...
Forever together from this moment on...		 A bus driving by
A bus driving by		 A cell phone company advertising on the street
A cell phone company advertising on the street
A street in downtown Orenburg
A street in downtown Orenburg		 Waiting for a bus
Waiting for a bus		 Here it is!
Here it is!		 Bus #52 in downtown Orenburg
Bus #52 in downtown Orenburg
And here's an infamous goat - a Russian militia (police) SUV
And here's an infamous "goat" - a Russian militia (police) SUV		 The goat is so called because it tends to jump up and down when moving
The "goat" is so called because it tends to jump up and down when moving		 We are heading through the yard again
We are heading through the yard again		 Where little children are playing
Where little children are playing
And now we are approaching St. Nicholas Cathedral (Russian Orthodox Church). This is Tchkalova street
And now we are approaching St. Nicholas Cathedral (Russian Orthodox Church). This is Tchkalova street		 Getting closer
Getting closer		 Here it is - Orenburg St. Nicholas Cathedral
Here it is - Orenburg St. Nicholas Cathedral		 A kiosk at the entrance, selling candles, religious literature, and such. An apartment building is across from the Cathedral
A kiosk at the entrance, selling candles, religious literature, and such. An apartment building is across from the Cathedral
Another kiosk at the entrance to the Cathedral
Another kiosk at the entrance to the Cathedral		 Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Orenburg, Russia
Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Orenburg, Russia		 The Mother of God
The Mother of God		 A Russian Orthodox cross on St. Nicholas Cathedral
A Russian Orthodox cross on St. Nicholas Cathedral
Another cross on St. Nicholas Cathedral
Another cross on St. Nicholas Cathedral		 Back on Tchkalova (Tchkalov's) street
Back on Tchkalova (Tchkalov's) street		 The building in the back is a new apartment building. Looks very fine!
The building in the back is a new apartment building. Looks very fine!		 Tchkalova street, Orenburg, Russia
Tchkalova street, Orenburg, Russia
This is not a village, this is still Orenburg!
This is not a village, this is still Orenburg!		 There are apartment buildings across the street from these very Russian houses
There are apartment buildings across the street from these very Russian houses		 The fools and the roads are Russia's two biggest problems said a Russian writer centuries ago. The roads are still a problem.
"The fools and the roads are Russia's two biggest problems" said a Russian writer centuries ago. The roads are still a problem.		 Now we are approaching Locomotive Repair Factory. This is a World War II monument
Now we are approaching Locomotive Repair Factory. This is a World War II monument
The workers' family will not forget its sons, who gave their lives for the Motherland says the inscription
"The workers' family will not forget its sons, who gave their lives for the Motherland" says the inscription		 May we never experience what these brave people have gone through...
May we never experience what these brave people have gone through...		 And here's the entrance to the factory
And here's the entrance to the factory		 (Congratulations) with the Day of the Railroad Worker!
"(Congratulations) with the Day of the Railroad Worker!"
It's time to say good-bye. We are back at the Orenburg airport
It's time to say good-bye. We are back at the Orenburg airport		 Pictures of the Orenburg region on the wall at the airport. The airport was very small and very clean and modern
Pictures of the Orenburg region on the wall at the airport. The airport was very small and very clean and modern		 Art inside Orenburg airport, which handles about 15 flights a day
Art inside Orenburg airport, which handles about 15 flights a day		 The weather was cooperating. Farewell, Orenburg!
The weather was cooperating. Farewell, Orenburg!
To board the plane, the passengers simply walked out of the terminal towards the aircraft, which was 100 metres (yards) away
To board the plane, the passengers simply walked out of the terminal towards the aircraft, which was 100 metres (yards) away		 Two hours later, we are in Domodedovo airport.
Two hours later, we are in Domodedovo airport.
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Henry 25-Apr-2012 01:23
Thanks for great pics. My mother was from Orenburg and her family are still there.
I spend few summers there , early 60's.
Lots of good memories.
Ronald Barlow 02-Nov-2011 19:00
Wonderful pictures. I spent summer of 1994 in Orenburg as a visiting lecturer with Orenburg Agrarian Institute. Very wonderful people...very beautiful town. Would like to go back some day.
Alain Beaubois 27-May-2011 21:58
I have been corresponding with a charming and beautiful Russian lady from Orenburg since january. We have already met 4 times. We just could not resist each other and now we are planning to get married this summer. I was in Orenburg last week. simply beautiful !!! Russian people are very nice and I have also made a lot of friends. I have always been fascinated by the Russian culture. What a beautiful country !!
dr.aamir 17-Mar-2011 13:02
i lived and studied to become doctor. i very happy to see these pics.
JKE 12-Aug-2010 15:40
Traveling to Orenburg next week. Thank you for setting my expectations so well! Best wishes for your future travel. Regards,
Jake 31-May-2010 13:18
Very informative thanks for the photos, its a real eye opener to cities accross the world. J. Moore
Guest 29-Jan-2010 19:29
I like these pictures - they give a good idea of the city. I wish you have more countryside. Thank you for your comments, I am happy they are not negative like it often happen when westerners write about Russia. Thank you. Natalia Pavlovna
bcplaces 12-Jul-2009 04:11
You are very welcome, Dr. Isaak!
dr issak 11-Jul-2009 10:14
holding my breath,went thru all the pics,a sensational attachment with this city,i livd in,i read in to become doctor.un fortunately,i couldnt find any pic from medical acadmy,but it was so emotional t see laces wher i stood wt friends and played in za ural.wrote on the beams of bridge,stood wit sveta,my friend.i cant help my tears.thank u.dr issak,pakistan
Guest 08-Jun-2009 13:38
I AM IN LOVE WITH IRINOCHKA FROM ORENBURG AND HOPE TO MEET HER ONE DAY AND MARRY HER, BECUASE WE A THE TRUE ROMEO AND JULIET. OUR SOULS ARE AS ONE. HOWEVER, I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO RAISE THE MONEY TO GO AND SEE HER. CIAO ALFONSO FROM NEW YORK CITY.
Guest 31-Mar-2009 17:23
my dad was born in Orenburg in 1904. I'm interested in history here.
bcplaces 02-Mar-2009 08:31
You are welcome, Linn. You are welcome, Guest. Orenburg does have its own airport, and there are a few pictures of that airport at the end of this gallery.
Guest 28-Feb-2009 18:35
Thank you for sharing the pics. Does Orenburg have its own airport? I think the women are very beautiful, as a matter of fact I have met a woman from Orenburg whom I hope to marry one day... Any insight I would really appreciate. Feel free to email me at henry4five@yahoo.com. As a matter of fact if anyone knows a woman named Tatyana S. PLEASE EMAIL ME.
bcplaces 12-Jan-2009 10:48
You are very welcome, Lydia Georgievna :)
Lydia 12-Jan-2009 06:44
I live in South Africa and my father was born in Orenburg in 1923, so the city always held some fascination for me. It was great to get a feel for the city! Thanks so much for the visual! Guest: Lydia Georgievna
bcplaces 10-Dec-2008 05:43
Silvio, there must be at least several thousand ladies named Yulia in Orenburg. Which Yulia in particular would you like to contact?
Silvio Rogério Espindola 06-Dec-2008 14:08
Please anybody: I want to meet young lady call "YULIA" from this city (ORENBURG) please help me ... send a message to MSN: SRESPINDOLA@HOTMAIL.COM - I'm really apreciate .... Thanks - PS: I'm from BRAZIL (South America)
bcplaces 21-Oct-2008 01:19
No, Russia is not poor. Russia is somewhere in the middle as far as the economy, compared to the rest of the world. But what is much more important, spiritually and culturally Russia is very, very rich.
laura 20-Oct-2008 03:07
Russia seems like a poor place just by looking at the pictures.
Donnie 20-Aug-2008 05:33
I would love to visit your nice little city someday!! In fact I would love to go to Russia and fine???
Guest 16-Aug-2008 21:57
It looks like a depressing soviet city.
Jason P. 22-May-2008 21:43
Thankyou, I met someone from Orenburg and your pictures give a fantastic insight I would otherwise not have had.
mahmood 27-Apr-2008 09:16
I am going to Orenburg to learn Russian,I think it is a typical Russian city,Its country side should be interesting
bcplaces 25-Apr-2008 05:39
Sorry, only a few days spent in Orenburg - no time to photograph anything else :)
Kevin Zilvar 18-Apr-2008 20:05
I hope one day to visit this city. I can see, from your photos, Orenburg is beautiful.
K 18-Apr-2008 20:02
I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for sharing them.
OrenburgGirl 08-Aug-2007 11:58
Thanks! your comments under photo are very funny! come to us again!
Guest 19-Jul-2007 18:51
Thank you for the pictures! I haven’t been there in over 10 years. Town does not seem to change much.
LG
Susan 04-Jun-2007 20:03
Thanks for sharing the pics. It's been a long time since I've seen Orenburg in such vivid detail - I am feeling nostalgic.
Guest 05-Jan-2007 20:35
thanks
was in Orenburg feb 06 and again in april/may 06 but didn't get such nice pics.
Eldar Kadymov 29-Sep-2006 20:16
This is very hillarious and witty gallery, great pleasure to scroll trough while gigling, LOL ! GMV
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