Bolshiye Bikshikhi: Ozirma and Places of Remembrance

• The village is located on the A-151 highway.
• The Ozirma flows along the edge of the village.
• Erected in 1969, the memorial to those who fell in the Great Patriotic War bears the names of 171 soldiers who did not return from the war.
• An obelisk erected in 2015 commemorates participants in operations in the North Caucasus.

The two memorials differ both in what they commemorate and when they were created. The 1969 memorial is dedicated to those who fell in the Great Patriotic War; the 171 names give the memorial a personal, individual form. The obelisk, erected in 2015, commemorates participants in operations in the North Caucasus. Thus, two clearly distinct historical themes stand side by side in Bolshiye Bikshikhi: remembrance of fallen soldiers and remembrance of participants in military operations.

For a regional cultural perspective, consider the Republic of Chuvashia. The Museum of Chuvash Embroidery is housed in a historic two-storey building in the centre of Cheboksary. It opened on June 23, 2015; the building initially served as a hospital for soldiers of the tsarist army. The museum is a branch of the Chuvash National Museum and is one of the centres of ethnic tourism in the Republic of Chuvashia.

The first exhibition hall presents the history of Chuvash folk embroidery from the 18th century and its professional development in the 20th century. Among the oldest and most valuable exhibits are an 18th-century women’s shirt with three pairs of kĕskĕ chest patterns, a bridal cover, and the groom’s towels embroidered with stitches on both sides. The objects showcase different textile forms alongside specific details about patterns and stitching. As a regional cultural theme, embroidery offers a different focus from the memorial sites in Bolshiye Bikshikhi.

The city tours offered by the Chuvash National Museum in Cheboksary also have different themes. “From Fortress to Capital” takes up to two hours and passes through the historic part of the city. The “Merchants’ Quarter” tour follows the boulevard and includes an exhibition on the history of the Chuvash region and the Chuvash people from the 9th to the beginning of the 20th century, as well as the Merchants’ Hall in the Museum and Exhibition Centre. Comparing the tours helps you choose between a walk through the city’s history and an option that includes an exhibition and museum area. The duration of up to two hours applies only to “From Fortress to Capital.”

Discover more travel destinations: Vurmankasy, Cheboksary, Kugesi, Osinkino, Novocheboksarsk, Khyrkasy, Yaushi and Chuvashskiye Timyashi.

What can children discover at the Chuvash National Museum?

In the Republic of Chuvashia, the museum has an interactive archaeology area for children. In a specially prepared sandbox, they can search for replicas of everyday objects and remains of prehistoric animals.

What features does the promenade along the Cheboksary Bay have?

In the Republic of Chuvashia, a continuous promenade almost four kilometres long runs along Cheboksary Bay, with benches, a level surface, lighting, and cycle paths.

What seasonal activity is available at Cheboksary Bay?

Seasonally, visitors can ride catamarans on Cheboksary Bay in the Republic of Chuvashia.

For the main travel overview: Republic of Chuvashia.