Saratov Map, Russia

Saratov Sightseeing

The Radischev Art Museum is certainly the greatest of Saratov’s cultural sights. The museum is not only famous for its numerous exhibits (which include works by great masters like Aleksandra Ekster, Fyodor Rokotov, Pavel Kuznetsov as well as old art-works) but also for its simple-yet-arresting architecture. There are two other renowned museums in Saratov, namely, the Chernishevskiy Museum and Manor and the Fedin... read more

Saratov Nightlife

If you consider yourself as being more into culture, then you can always go to the club “Tango on Volga”, which invites everybody to milonga or tango dance party. The entrance is free, there is no dressing code and people frequenting this club are of all ages. What’s even more exciting is that after weeks of such encounters, there is a major contest with the motto: “When people are dancing, the world becomes... read more

Saratov Travel Guide

The last census indicated that Saratov had 878 900 inhabitants, which make it the fifteenth largest city in Russia. Saratov has more than 10 academic institutions, 21 research institutes and 19 project institutes. The name of the city is supposed to be derived from the Tatar “Sary Tau” (yellow mountain). Many Russian artists, scientists, philosophers and writers had been born or lived in Saratov: painter Aleksey... read more

Saratov History

The 20th century was far more eventful. Saratov got its first university in 1909 and by 1916 the city had at least 5 institutes where people could pursue higher studies. Year 1917 marked the beginning of the Soviet-era (that lasted till 1991). Saratov prospered immensely in this period. One of the biggest achievements of Soviet-era Saratov was the completion of the 2.8 km road-bridge spanning the Volga in 1965.... read more