Orlovschina - the middle Russia, the center and heart of Russia. The richest Russian region, called Bunin "fertile under-stage." Even in the annals of the 12th century, peers of Moscow - the cities of Mtsensk, Novosil, Kromy - are mentioned. Four hundred years later, the fortified towns of Bolkhov, Orel, Livny were founded. Orel region has often become a place of battle with the Tatar nomads, the events of the Time of Troubles were unfolding in the beginning of the 17th century.
Popular tourist cities - Orel, Mtsensk, Spasskoe-Lutovinovo, Bolhov, Turgenevo
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Geography, nature, climate
Oryol Oblast is a subject The Russian Federation in the central part of the Central Russian Upland. Behind the dry words of the handbooks lies the richest in history, natural beauty, various sights and opportunities for recreation the edge. The terrain here has a hilly relief that is pleasant to the eye, and the numerous rivers of the region belong to the basins of the Volga, the Don and the Dnieper.
The climate in Orlovschina is temperate continental, winter is usually cold and snowy (the average January temperature is about -10 degrees) , and the summer is hot (the average monthly temperature in July is +19 degrees C) . Precipitation falls on average in the region of 500-600 mm per year, with 2/3 of them falling between April and May . In the summer, precipitation, as a rule , short-term, which is beneficial to the plant world, in particular, to the harvest: o the Rlovsky region is traditionally strong in the production of such crops . The most overcast months - November, December, January .
To visit the region, it is better to choose, despite possible rains, the months from May to October, when all the glory can be seen nature of the region
History of the region
Not only the nature of the Orel region is rich, but its history as well. Such cities as Mtsensk, Bolkhov, Livny, Novosil were mentioned in the annals in the 12th century. In those days, the modern territory of the region was part of the Chernigov principality, later became part of Lithuanian Rus, and the cities here became fortifications of the Great Zasechnaya Line.
Over time, with the change of state borders, the military importance of these cities began to decline . By the beginning of the 19th century, many county-level cities of the Oryol province became trade and craft centers known throughout Russia . 20th century brought serious trials . Revolution 1917 year marked the beginning of the economic decline of the cities of Orlovschina and the barbarous attitude towards Orthodox churches: the 30s were demolished churches in Bolkhov, Orel, Mtsensk . During the Great Patriotic War, almost the whole area was occupied by the German fascist and also suffered severe damage . The recovery period was also not easy .
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Sightseeing places of the region
Nowadays such cities of the Oryol region as Mtsensk, Bolkh in Livny, Novosil, Maloarkhangelsk are not only interesting, but also have unique sights . For example, Orel, which is the administrative center of the region . The city was founded in 1566 by the decree of Ivan the Terrible in order to protect the southern borders of the Moscow State . @ Nowadays it is a modern city that has preserved its face and a lot of remarkable places . This is the Epiphany Church, the Holy Assumption Church, the Trinity Church, the 19th century mansions and modern monuments - these are just a partial list of the city's attractions and .
Bolkhov is a small city with a huge number of churches for these sizes (there are currently 25 of them) and well-preserved merchant houses built in the second half of the 18th century and the first half of 19.
Mtsensk is known not only historical and architectural sights, but also by the fact that the great Russian writer Leskov chose him the scene of his novel "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk". In addition, there is still a national craft developing, which, without exaggeration, is a miracle to the whole world, like the Mtsensk lace.
In Livny you can see the buildings of St. Sergius Monastery, numerous churches and buildings built in the 19th century, made in the style of classicism. To lovers of engineering structures, the Adam's mill, constructed in the century before last with the use of all the technical innovations of that time, is interesting.
A special place in a number of places is occupied by the Spasskoe-Lutovinovo memorial estate, firmly connected with the name of the great Russian writer IS Turgenev. Here, in the reconstructed house after the fire, there is a remarkable exposition showing the manor life of the 19th century and giving an opportunity to expand the ideas about the prose writer's work. Almost all the exhibits were authentic, most of them belonged to the writer and his ancestors.
Orel Polissya
In 1994, to preserve the plants and animals of the region, the national park "Orel Polissya" was created, the pride of which are amazing European bison. For tourists there are extensive opportunities for recreation: the infrastructure of the park includes hotel complexes "House forester" and "Orel Polissya", a restaurant, a cafe, recreation facilities in picturesque corners of the park.
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