Izhevsk: City History by the Pond and on the Waterfront

• The Izhevsk Pond was created in 1760 as an industrial water reservoir to supply the metallurgical works.
• The waterfront promenade, designed by architect Dudin, is about 2.4 km long and runs from Deryabin Passage to Pesotschnaya Street.
• St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral is the cathedral of the Izhevsk Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church.
• The Udmurtia State Zoological Park is located at 8 Kirova Street and opened on September 10, 2008.
• The Monument to the Gunsmiths of Izhevsk and the memorial with the Eternal Flame represent different aspects of the city’s history.

The Izhevsk Pond was created in 1760 as an industrial water reservoir to supply the metallurgical works. Its origins are therefore linked to industrial use. The waterfront promenade, designed by architect Dudin, offers another way to experience the city: it is an important stretch of the classic route through Izhevsk and runs for about 2.4 km from Deryabin Passage to Pesotschnaya Street. These endpoints define the stretch’s clear geographical boundaries.

The Vodnik water sports center by the pond is also promoted as a year-round leisure option for a range of interests. The pond, promenade, and water sports center provide a distinct focus alongside the city’s religious and historical sites.

St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral, also known as the Mikhailo-Arkhangelsky Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Izhevsk Eparchy of the Russian Orthodox Church. It stands on one of Izhevsk’s highest points; its domes and spires are visible from the square. Its location and the view from the square are two defining features of this religious and cultural landmark.

The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God is located in the part of Izhevsk across the river. Its construction was commissioned by a resolution of the Zarechnaya Volost assembly dated September 27, 1910. The Monument to the Gunsmiths of Izhevsk is dedicated to the city’s gunsmiths, who manufactured firearms over many centuries. On Victory Square, the memorial with the Eternal Flame commemorates the work and achievements of the people of Udmurtia during the war and postwar years. These sites offer different perspectives: religious history, the city’s craft tradition, and collective remembrance.

The Udmurtia State Zoological Park is located at 8 Kirova Street in Izhevsk. It opened on September 10, 2008. The address gives you a specific point of reference for planning; the date places the park’s opening in its historical context.

As a wider travel destination, the Republic of Udmurtia offers other cultural and landscape themes that provide a distinct regional perspective. The Peter Tchaikovsky Museum in Votkinsk opened in 1940. The interior of a mid-19th-century house has been recreated there. Exhibits include historical furniture from the 18th to the 20th centuries, porcelain, postcards, paintings, books, and the Wirth piano, on which the composer learned to play. Tchaikovsky’s family lived in Votkinsk from 1837 to 1848, a total of eleven years, before moving to Moscow.

Another regional highlight is Sharkan Nature Park. It lies between the Ita and Sharkan rivers and covers about 16,000 hectares. The park is home to 507 species of higher plants, about half of the republic’s total flora. Its five functional zones are a protected zone, a nature reserve zone, a tourism and recreation zone, a traditional-use zone, and a buffer zone. The museum and nature themes therefore offer a different regional focus from Izhevsk’s cultural sites and city history.

Discover more destinations: Uvinskiy Rayon, Izhevsk, Zavyalovskiy rayon, Zvenigovsky Rajon, Sarapul'skiy Rayon.

How long is the waterfront promenade designed by architect Dudin?

It is about 2.4 km long and runs from Deryabin Passage to Pesotschnaya Street.

What does the memorial with the Eternal Flame commemorate?

It commemorates the work and achievements of the people of Udmurtia during the war and postwar years.

When did the Udmurtia State Zoological Park open?

The park opened in Izhevsk on September 10, 2008. Its address is 8 Kirova Street.

Go to the wider travel overview: Republic of Udmurtia.