Yalta lost and modern. Photo tour. December 19th, 2010
PART ONE
As an introduction
By the beginning of the 20th century, Yalta had turned from a Greek fishing village, as it was in the first half of the 19th century, into a real Russian Riviera. Here, among the picturesque landscape of the mountain range, it was a matter of prestige to have a villa, and, of course, only very rich people who did not skimp on either an expensive project or rich decoration could afford such a luxury. Estates of incredible beauty were erected on the green mountain slopes under the guidance of the best architects. Especially popular here were oriental motifs, represented by "ethnic modern *" and pseudo-Moorish style. To a lesser extent, the Neo-Greek style was in demand, as such, Art Nouveau, Classical and Baroque.
Looking at the remains of the estates, most of which are in a terrible state, one is surprised by the virtuoso work of stone and wood craftsmen. Remarkable architectural and artistic solutions are pleasing (you realize with bitterness that today it is hardly possible to restore these unique monuments, because there are no craftsmen capable of repeating fine manual work, and if there is, it will cost a lot of money.)
Infinitely sad is the indifference of the Yalta residents themselves, and the city authorities to the priceless crumbling monuments of architecture, and inaction to the incredible ugliness that is being built today.
* * *
The Yalta embankment is perhaps the main attraction of the Pearl of the Southern Coast of Crimea. It acquired its modern look in 1955, when, according to the project of the famous Crimean architect I. Tatiev, its restoration began: the coast was strengthened, pedestrian zones were asphalted, basalt and cast-iron fences were installed, and original lanterns were mounted.
View of the Embankment from Polikurovsky Hill
Embankment opens with Lenin Square, with the statue of the same name in the center, the work of P. Yatsino, A. Fomin. And although Vladimir Ilyich did not come out badly, his coat looks rather ridiculous in the summer sun ... The building of the Yalta city committee of the CPSU (in the background) is the work of the already mentioned architect Irakli Tatiev, who won the portico and 12 columns from the "persecutors of architectural excesses" with blood. 
The Yalta Embankment is illuminated with beautiful Stalinist-Empire lanterns made of milky glass, painted with antimony oxide. This splendor, like nothing else, emphasizes the pathos of the main street of the resort town. 
In the center of the Embankment, a breakwater protrudes into the sea above which the Golden Fleece restaurant hovers. The very idea of a Greek galley is not bad, and is organically linked with the legend of the toponym Yalta (the Greeks, exhausted by the storm and a long journey, when they saw the long-awaited shore, cried out: Yialos! Yalos! What did the shore mean. However, this legend is false, because in the ancient Greek language the word "did not exist. And the city most likely got its name from the name of the Turkic commander Jalit). But the execution of this idea from cheap oilcloth and diode hoses clearly does not correspond to the pretentiousness of the place, and the prices requested in the institution.
These edelweiss umbrellas, installed in the 60s, are not very bad either. They look especially beautiful at night, in the lower illumination, installed during the "October" restoration of the Embankment in 2002. 
View of the embankment after a grandiose restoration in 2002. 
During this restoration, the Embankment was covered with slabs of red and gray granite. The facades of the buildings were restored, landscaping was carried out, and small architectural forms were installed. It was also planned to ban all remote trade, although it was not possible to fully cope with this, and in the season the Embankment looks like an eastern spontaneous market.
On September 26, 2009, Metropolitan Lazar of Simferopol and Crimea consecrated the chapel in honor of the Cathedral of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia, which was also rebuilt during the general restoration of the Embankment. 
The first, wooden chapel near this place was erected on August 15, 1881 in memory of the Russian Emperor Alexander II,. In the original version, the chapel stood on wooden piles, but then, due to repeated destruction by sea surf, a stone foundation was laid under it. 
The fate of the chapel on the Embankment was dramatic. Having stood on the Embankment for more than half a century, in 1932 it was closed, and then dismantled "as unnecessary."
Villa "Sofia" 
Villa Sofia. A scandal broke out around this building of an apartment building, built according to the project of N.P. Krasnov in 1897. The residents of Yalta were extremely outraged by the fact that the well-known singer Sofia Rotaru bought the destroyed and demolished building (in which the clinic was located), at whose personal expense the building was restored, and today it operates as an elite hotel.
In front of the main entrance to the villa there is a terrifying composition based on Chekhov's "Lady with a Dog", consisting of a log-shaped woman, an amorphous dog, and a man with chicken thighs.
With its composition, clumsiness of execution and plasticity, this small architectural form is capable of killing the blue whale.
For most of those idly strolling along the Embankment, it ends with the four-star Oreanda Hotel, which is located not far from the place where the Wuchang-Su River flows into the sea. Built in 1907, the hotel was immediately recognized as one of the best in the Yalta district.
In 1918, during the revolutionary events in Yalta, the hotel was used as a shelter and defensive point of the Crimean opponents of the Bolshevik government. After the establishment of Soviet power in the Crimea, the hotel building was nationalized, but it was used for its intended purpose. The Crimea guide book advertised the Oreanda Hotel in Yalta, with 50 rooms from two to ten rubles a day. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War (1941), the hotel housed a military hospital. In the post-war period, the Oreanda Hotel was transformed into a sanatorium, where soldiers and officers wounded during the war continued to receive treatment. In the late 1950s, after a major overhaul, "Oreanda" again acquired the status of a hotel.
In the early 1970s, a decision was made to reconstruct the hotel, with the condition that its historical appearance be fully preserved. The second reconstruction was undertaken in 2001.
A lot of wonderful buildings are hidden in the gates of the Embankment.
For example, this utility room is lovingly decorated with carved wooden cornices.
In general, the south coast manor architecture is inconceivable without carved wooden details. Surprising is the virtuosity with which the openwork facades are made. Unfortunately, most of them are in an emergency and mutilated condition.
The Museum of Lesya Ukrainka, opened in 1991 on the day of the 120th anniversary of the poetess in the estate of the merchant Leschinskaya, where Larisa Kosach-Kvitk lived for some time, is especially beautiful with its magnificent carvings. 
It was here that the outstanding Ukrainian poetess wrote the cycles of poetry "Crimean Memories", "Crimean Echoes", the story "Over the Sea" and the dramatic scene "Iphigenia in Taurida"
However, my favorite estate in this area of Yalta is a small mansion built according to the project of P.N. Krasnov, which once belonged to the outstanding Russian theologian, philosopher and economist Sergei Bulgakov. It is built, as, in fact, the museum of L.Ukrainka in the style of "ethnic" "Bakhchisaray modern". 
The history of this ethnic modernity, begun by the court architect of Alexander II, Ippolit Anatolyevich Monighetti (1819-78), who was inspired by the motifs of the Bakhchisarai Palace of the Khans, and reworking them, created the first Livadia Palace (from which today only the palace church of the Exaltation of the Cross remains) is very peculiar. Lord's). All the charm of this new architectural style, in turn, was appreciated by the leading architect of Yalta, a favorite of the court, Nikolai Petrovich Krasnov, who erected more than a dozen buildings in a similar style, setting a fashionable vector for other architects of the peninsula. 
Unfortunately, today the original appearance of Bulgakov's estate has been mutilated. The polygonal masonry of Gaspri limestone is plastered in places, covered with a "fur coat" in places, the facade is crowned with air conditioners. The entrance was also changed, which originally opened from the second floor, where the stairs led (which is behind the gate on the left). 
The initial project of Bulgakov's house.
The Yalta house of children's creativity is also located not far away, located in a building in which, before the revolution, there was a private gynecological clinic-boarding house. 
The huge two-story building was built in the neo-Greek style, of the interior decoration, alas, only the entrance hall and the staircase railing have been partially preserved. 
TO BE CONTINUED...
List of architectural monuments of local importance, located on the southern coast of Crimea, in Yalta.
1. Building, second half of the 11th century, st. Bakhchisaray highway, 1.
2. House of A.T. Tyankova, 1900, st. Biryukova, 12/16.
3. Former residential building (heirs of D.O. Aga), second half of the 19th century, st. Botkinskaya, 1, 3.
4. Residential building, 1912 - Prince Akhmed-Girey Jamgarovich Chingiz, building of the beginning of the 20th century, st. Botkinskaya, 4 / st. them. P. Tolyatti.
5. Residential building, 1912 - M.T. Malinovskaya, built in the late 19th century. - early twentieth century, st. Botkinskaya, 5.
6. Residential building, 1905 - Prince Chegodaev; for 1912 - P.I. Semenchenko-Dotsenko, building of the end of the 19th century. - early twentieth century, st. Botkinskaya, 6.
7. Former villa (house of S.S. Kostritsky), second half of the 19th century. - the beginning of the twentieth century, st. Botkinskaya, 7.
8. Villa (estate of Yanovsky), second half of the 19th century - beginning of the 20th century, st. Botkinskaya, 9.
9. Residential building, second half of the Х1Хв, st. Botkinskaya, 10.
10. Villa, st. Botkinskaya, 11.
11. Residential building, second half of the 19th century, st. Botkinskaya, 12.
12. Residential house and estate of E.I. Sokolova in 1912, later - one of the founders of Russian cinematography A.A. Khanzhonkova, building of the beginning of the 20th century, st. Botkinskaya, 15.
13. Residential building, second half of the 19th century, st. Botkinskaya, 16.
14. The building of the former museum of local lore (Prik's house), the beginning of the 20th century, st. Gogol, 12.
15. The former hotel "St. Petersburg", the end of the nineteenth century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 1/emb. them. V.I. Lenin, 33.
16. Former international commercial bank, XIX century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 4.
17. Residential house (A.F. Frolova-Bagreeva), late 19th century. - the beginning of the twentieth century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 5.
18. Former residential building Leschinskaya, st. Ekaterininskaya, 6 / per. Potemkinsky, 2.
19. Residential house (A.F. Frolova-Bagreeva; in 1910 - Bulgakova A.N.), building of the late XIX - early XX century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 7.
20. Residential building, st. Ekaterininskaya, 9.
21. Former residential building O.E. Shmakova, 1880, st. Ekaterininskaya, 12.
22. Former city public library, built in the second half of the 19th century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 13, according to the BTI of Yalta: st. Ekaterininskaya, 13, letter B.
23. Former residential building Medvedovskaya, st. Ekaterininskaya, 14.
24. Former residential building of Nikolskaya, 1886, st. Ekaterininskaya, 15 / st. Chekhov, 20.
25. The building of the former mutual credit society, the beginning of the 20th century, st. Ekaterininskaya, 16 / st. Chekhov, 22.
26. Armenian Church, 1884-1916, st. Zagorodnaya, 3.
27. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Krasnova, 6.
28. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirov, 8.
29. House and wing of the doctor B. Nozhnikov - in 1905, in 1912 - his heirs, building of the beginning of the 20th century, st. Kirov, 11.
30. Residential building, 1912 - E.H. Berlin, built in the late 19th century. - early twentieth century, st. Kirova, 12 / per. Partizansky, 7.
31. Residential building, 1905 - T.I. Kuznetsova, for 1912. - A.D. Lukki, built in 1898, st. Kirova, 13.
32. Residential building, 1905 - T.I. Kuznetsova, in 1912 - N.F. Murzin, building of the end of the 19th century - beginning of the 20th century, st. Kirov, 15, st. Kirov, 13-a.
33. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirova, 14 / per. Partizansky, 6 (2 buildings - B and C).
34. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirova, 18.
35. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirova, 20.
36. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirova, 22.
37. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Kirova, 24.
38. Mansion of the barons Meller, middle of the 19th century, st. Kirov, 24-a.
39. The former house of the merchant Hofschneider, st. Kirov, 26-a.
40. The former house of the merchant Hofschneider, st. Kirov, 26-b.
41. House and outbuilding, for 1905-1907 - E.P. Bogdanovich, building of the end of the 19th century, st. Kirov, 27 / st. Shchorsa, 2.
42. Villa, st. Kirova, 28 / per. Lavrovy, st. Kirov, 24-a.
43. Residential building, 1905 - Glagoleva, for 1912. - N.F. Murzin, building of the end of the 19th century. - early twentieth century, st. Kirova, 29.
44. Residential building, st. Kirova, 30.
45. Estate complex: the house where the architect P.K. Terebenev; house for servants; house, which housed the laundry and carriage house, st. Kirova, 34 / st. Botkinskaya, 27.
46. House, 1905 and 1912 - Princess N.A. Baryatinsky, building of the end of the 19th century, st. Kirova, 33.
47. House, 1905 and 1912 - Princess N.A. Baryatinsky, built in the 80s of the XIX century, st. Kirova, 39.
48. Church of St. Theodore Tiron with a courtyard, per. Kolkhozny, 1 / st. Nakhimov.
49. The building of the former Azov Bank, 1909, emb. them. V.I. Lenin, 3.
50. Trading rows of Stakheev - for 1905, for 1912 - G.K. Kaubisha, 19th century building, emb. them. V.I. Lenin, 11.
51. Trading building (former trading rows of Stakheev), middle of the 19th century, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 15.
52. Commercial building, profitable house of Myasoedova E.M., mid-19th century, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 17.
53. House of Agadysheva, 1870, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 19.
54. Former home of E.O. Maitop, then Zvenigorodsky, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 23 / st. Marine, 2.
55. Former house of M.P. Reshetkina, 19th century, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 25.
56. Former pharmacy and perfume shop Ya.A. Leventon, late 19th century. - beginning of the 20th century, emb. them. IN AND. Lenina, 27 / per. Chernomorsky, 1.
57. Doctor Ivanov's house - for 1905, for 1912 - A.A. Nikitin, building in the second half of the 19th century, trans. Chernomorsky, 3.
58. Former hospital Rofe, 19th century, emb. them. V. and Lenin, 31.
59. House with the estate of Lieutenant-General Count I. G. Nostitz (former summer cottage "Getalita"), late 19th century - the beginning of the twentieth century, st. Lomonosov, 27
60. Residential building, mid-19th century, st. Marshak, 3.
61. Residential building (A. Shiryaev's profitable house), XIX century, st. Marine, 5.
62. Church (Nikolaev military church), early 20th century (1915), st. Polikurovskaya, 25.
63. The former residential building of Avenarius, which housed the hospital of Dr. I.N. Altshuller, building in the second half of the 19th century, trans. Potemkinsky, 3.
64. Former residential building Rofe, per. Potemkinsky, 4.
65. Former mansion, trans. Potemkinsky, 5.
66. Former villa (house of M.P. Atarova), ser. XIX century, st. Pushkinskaya, 5, 5-a.
67. House of S.P. Bonnie, where I.A. Bunin, A.I. Kuprin, V.I. Rebikov, st. Pushkinskaya, 13.
68. Belvedere, early 20th century, st. Pushkinskaya, 15.
69. The house where the academician of architecture N.P. Krasnov, st. Pushkinskaya, 19.
70. The building of the former police department, the middle of the 19th century, st. Pushkinskaya, 23.
71. The building of the former treasury, the middle of the 19th century, st. Pushkinskaya, 23.
72. Church, early 20th century, st. Pushkinskaya, 25.
73. The building of the former Yalta City Council and Duma, st. Roosevelt, 1.
74. Profitable house of Count A.A. Mordvinova, 1900, st. Roosevelt, 2 / st. Ignatenko, 1.
75. Profitable house of the merchants Foltovich, (Faltov), 1910, st. Roosevelt, 4.
76. Household S. Grippioti, 1843, st. Roosevelt, 6.8.
77. Former hotel "Central" E.E. Sokolov, early XX century, st. Roosevelt, 10.
78. Former Bristol Hotel, 1915, st. Roosevelt, 12.
79. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, st. Sadovaya, 2 / st. Voykova, 1.
80. Building, early 20th century, st. Sadovaya, 4.
81. The building of the former sanatorium. Empress Maria Feodorovna, st. Sadovaya, 18.
82. Garden and park architectural complex: the former palace of the Emir of Bukhara; former dacha "Strateiz" Bushev; the house of Prince Ratiev; former villa and wing of the Ministry of Railways; park, including the fence around it and architectural and decorative structures: a) the remains of the front gate of the palace fence; b) "Deer" pool; c) "Nymph" pool; d) pool "Frog"; e) bust of Ushakov; 6) a bust of Nakhimov; g) sculptural bas-relief (until 1917); h) cast-iron park benches (until 1917); i) a section of a metal fence (until 1917); j) sculpture "Waiting", st. Sevastopolskaya, 12/43.
83. The building of the fish factory, st. Sverdlov, 2 / st. Moscow, 15.
84. Belfry of the former church of St. John Chrysostom, (1887), st. Tolstoy, 10.
85. Former palace of Count A.N. Novosiltseva, st. Khalturina, 28.
86. Former mansion for vacationers, st. Khalturina, 28.
87. Park of the sanatorium. A.P. Chekhov, st. Khalturina, 28.
88. Former residential building, st. Chekhov, 1 / st. Marine.
89. Former residential building, st. Chekhov, 2 / st. Marine, 8.
90. Former residential building, st. Chekhov, 7.
91. Kirkha, st. Chekhov, 10.
92. The former hospital of Dr. S.N. Vasiliev: the building of the former hospital; outbuilding, park, st. Chekhov, 11.
93. Residential building (villa), late 19th century - the beginning of the twentieth century, st. Chekhov, 12.
94. Former villa of Sobolev, st. Chekhov, 13 a.
95. Former villa of Dr. S.N. Vasilyeva, st. Chekhov, 13-b.
96. Former residential building, st. Chekhov, 14.
97. Building, st. Chekhov, 16.
98. House, for 1905, for 1912 - A.P. Shadrina, building of the late XIX century, st. Chekhov, 18.
99. Former hotel "Metropol", 1902, st. Chekhov, 25 / st. Botkinskaya, 13.
100. Manor of Baron V.P. Meller-Zakomelsky: two former residential buildings; former carriage house; park of the sanatorium "Kyiv"; manor gate, st. Chekhov, 26.
101. Church of the Ascension of Christ, XIX century, st. Shcherbaka, 6.
102. Villa, outbuilding, garden, in 1905 - Maslova's estate, in 1912 - princes Obolensky, building of the late 19th century, st. Shchorsa, even side (no numbering of houses), between buildings No. 6 and 7 of the sanatorium. CM. Kirov.
103. House and outbuilding (for 1905 and 1912 - the estate of Prince M.R. Dolgorukov), building of the late 19th century, st. Shchorsa, 4.
104. Residential houses (in 1905 - the estate of the artist A.Ya. Voronkov, in 1912 - A.L. Voronkova), built at the end of the 19th century - beginning of the 20th century, st. Shchorsa, 7.
105. Villa (in 1905 and 1912 - the estate of M.A. Kochubey), built at the end of the 19th century, st. Shchors, between house number 7 on the street. Shchors and building No. 10 of the sanatorium. Kirov.
106. Manor M.N. Vodarskoy: villa, outbuilding, staircase and entrance to the estate; park with architectural and decorative structures, st. Shchorsa, 14.
According to the Republican Committee of the ARC for the protection of cultural heritage as of 01.01.1995
A beautiful and rather abandoned old mansion of the architect Wegener in Mordvinovsky Park, almost at the end of the current Sverdlov Street in Yalta on the territory of the sanatorium of the Ministry of Defense, sanatorium building No. 11.
This very original building was built more than a hundred years ago by the famous St. Petersburg architect Oscar Emilievich Wegener, who was the head of the construction of the palace of Alexander III in Massandra, the palace of Count Mordvinov in Yalta, the author of the project of the Metropol Hotel and other Yalta buildings.
A small building surprises with two surviving white marble sculptures installed on it, capable of decorating a real palace. Quite a rare decoration in Yalta architecture. On the facade, the architect placed two of his monograms, with the German letters "O" and "W". The balcony was decorated with a metal emblem depicting a triangle, a compass, a ruler and a protractor. Fancy window openings in the form of keyholes. Looking at the facade, one can see that the architect had an undoubted sense of humor: a human head is visible in the architectural details¹.
How beautiful the mansion is, how neglected it is, although it is a clear historical and architectural value. After the events of 1917, the building was handed over for housing to several families, who made a number of reconstructions in it. Nevertheless, even despite this, in general, the former Wegener estate retained its former appearance both outside and inside: antique window frames, down to the shutters, doors, parquet, wood paneling, ceilings with beams made of noble wood, fireplaces , tile, wood and stone carving, etc.
Greetings! An independent tour of the old streets of Yalta took us about two hours, and now I can say for sure that you will not recognize the city until you visit its historical district. It is known that Yalta grew out of a small fishing village on Polikurovsky Hill, it was there that all the flavor and spirit of the times were preserved. My niece was interested to see, so we headed to the street. Drazinsky.
Article updated on May 24, 2019
The old part of Yalta is located next to the Lenin embankment and Massandra beach. Just walk to the end of the street. Roosevelt and turn onto the street. Drazinsky. My niece and I visited the historic district for the first time, so we went the other way: we walked along the embankment, turned onto the street. Ignatenka and up the stairs to the street. Sverdlov. Our goal was the old Yalta courtyards.
In this house, I liked the observation deck on the roof, from where a beautiful panoramic view of Yalta opens.
The first to see the old buildings in need of restoration.
Some houses took part in the AntiKrasnov city competition, which was held by the South Yalta website. Anyone could send a photo of an ugly architectural object. This balcony, in the house on the street. Sverdlov, called - "Yellow armored train."
There are many shops in the old area. Near st. Drazhinsky, 22 there is a grocery store that works around the clock. On the other side, on st. Drazhinskogo, 15 a - brand store of Crimean wines "Massandra".
From st. Drazinsky went down the stairs towards the sea and walked along the market street. Shops to the right, shops to the left.
In a boutique with Crimean herbal teas, aroma oils and other souvenirs, there is a very good assortment, although the prices are high. Only the view of the sea was allowed to take pictures.
We returned back and continued the planned route. Here, as in the city center, there is a big problem with parking spaces and traffic jams often occur.
Drazhinsky Street or "Drazhinka" got its name in honor of the Crimean underground worker and revolutionary Yuri Drazhinsky, who lived in one of the houses until 1920.
All yards are hidden behind high stone fences and bars, and only guests can see them.
Another "masterpiece" of Yalta architecture.
And there is parking nearby. How harmonious...
Everywhere different housing for vacationers is rented. Owners hang phone numbers on fences and not only ...
We saw a passage to the patio, went down to look.
And this house did not even fit on its site, part of the balcony hangs over the sidewalk.
I did not choose objects for this reportage, I photographed everything that came across on the way.
Abandoned house.
We decided to go back and turn onto the street. Danchenko, where the "Yalta favelas" begin. Behind her was the street. Verkhne-Slobodskaya or "Slobodka".
I liked that even in the back streets the streets were clean.
We were looking for these old houses.
But the chaotic development hid all the beauty, exposing something completely different ...
We returned and walked down the street. Roosevelt.
Chapel of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Bristol Hotel3*
In May 2019, I decided to take a walk through another historical district of Yalta. If you want to see the oldest streets of the city, turn off Lenin Embankment, next to the monument to Nikolai Krasnov, onto Ekaterininskaya Street.
Despite the proximity to the noisy embankment, here is a more secluded space. There are few old houses, maybe not ten. Many tried to give a modern look, hiding the original architectural forms under the decoration.
In a beautiful corner under centuries-old pines, there is a 19th-century mansion - a department of the Yalta Historical and Literary Museum and the house where the Ukrainian poetess Lesya Ukrainka lived for two years. Nowadays, various expositions are held on two floors.
Museum of Lesya Ukrainka
Ekaterininskaya street intersects with the street. Chekhov, where the pump room of mineral drinking water is located. Water composition: sulfate-bicarbonate, magnesium-calcium.
There are still many old streets and houses in Yalta. It is a pity that the demand for the most popular Crimean resort is destroying the historical part of the city, which needs protection. Every free piece of land is built up and incomprehensible structures are molded. A tour of the old streets of Yalta left an ambiguous impression. I wanted to see the originality and old houses, and not construction chaos, from where you can’t even see the sea.
Thanks for attention!
Summer Yalta is associated with the sea, hot days and beaches. /website/
This year, summer in Crimea is unlike any previous one. Cool wind, frequent rains, sometimes torrential, cloudiness and cool water forced vacationers to look for other sources of inspiration besides spending time on the beach.
In Yalta, there are a lot of interesting corners created for studying in more detail and in depth. As for an interesting conversation, we are looking for a multifaceted interlocutor, and for a traveler-researcher, the possibility of knowing the environment, way of life, and traditions is important.
Attractiveness in terms of architecture, history and aesthetic satisfaction is fraught with the streets of Yalta with old houses, castles, palaces.
One of the most interesting walking routes in Yalta is the street connecting the village of Massandra with the Yalta embankment. It was one of the first streets of the city, which started from the postal Simferopol tract, so its first name was Pochtovaya, then Simferopolskaya. Later, the street was renamed Kutuzovskaya, now its name is Sverdlova.
Its liveliness attracted famous people at the end of the 19th century: counts, generals, merchants built their houses and castles. Famous architects took part in the design of the buildings, including Nikolai Krasnov and Oscar Wegener. Some of these mansions have survived to this day, defining the unique appearance of Yalta.
The estate "Uch-Cham", translated - "Three pines", was built in the neo-Romanesque style. The architectural ensemble is united by a picturesque arch. The mansion belonged to Princess Maria Baryatinsky, who loved to organize charity balls and social events in the estate. Among her guests was Emperor Nicholas II with his family.
A movie is being filmed at the Uch-Cham mansion. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
Going down Sverdlov Street, one cannot fail to notice the imposing park, the estate of Count Nikolai Mordvinov, the first Minister of the Navy of Russia.
Flowering trees in the park of Count Mordvinov. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
The Earl called his estate "The Good Wasteland". Vineyards, gardens, a park were laid out on the estate, which was open to the public.
The palace on the territory of the estate was built by the great-grandson of Count Mordvinov. The building is made in the Renaissance style of gray sandstone and Crimean greenish sandstone. The building has survived to this day in its original form.
Palace of Count Mordvinov. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
The park of the estate is decorated with centuries-old sequoias, cedars, palm trees and a fountain with antique sculpture.
Palace of Count Mordvinov, fountain with antique sculpture. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
Flowers in the park of Count Mordvinov. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
Down the street, old residential buildings with turrets, unique masonry, arched windows, and wooden carvings have been preserved.
A wonderful view of the mountains surrounding Yalta and houses climbing the slopes suddenly opens up through the buildings.
After a few minutes, the route leads to the embankment, decorated with blooming magnolias. After an exciting walk, you can reward yourself with a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or swim in the gentle sea.
Embankment of Yalta. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
Magnolia blossoms on the embankment. Photo: Alla Lavrinenko/The Epoch Times
