Walk in Pushkin Park in city of Karakol

Pushkin Park in Karakol.

Monument to citizens of Kyrgyzstan who took part in liquidation Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

Walk in Pushkin Park in city of Karakol.

“Our region has within its borders more than one luxurious garden, before which the creations of Russian gardeners pale, but all of them must recognize the palm of primacy belonging to the Karakol Park, where giant firs, with their picote-shaped tops, peacefully grow side by side with the fragrant Almaty apple, juicy apricot and dark purple cherry. A beautiful flower bed is also planted here.”

I. I. Geyer. "Turkestan". 1909.

Culture and recreation parks in Issyk-Kul region.

A. S. Pushkin Park of Culture and Recreation is located at an altitude of 1763 to 1772 meters above sea level, is located in square of streets: Aitmatov, Toktogul, Koenkozov and Derbishev, in southern part of park there is a zoo, on territory of park there is a stadium, in central part of city of Karakol in Issyk-Kul region.
According to the enthusiastic reviews of contemporaries, Barsov "is an exceptional creation of the human mind and love for gardening, where giant spruce trees with their peak-shaped tops peacefully grow side by side with fragrant Almaty apple, juicy apricot and dark purple cherry." Entrance to the city park in Przhevalsk. Mid-1950s. Unknown photographer.
History of creation of city recreation park in Karakol.
The city recreation park owes its birth to a unique person of the late XIXth century, Nikolai Mikhailovich Barsov (1857 - 1904). Doctor and public figure. After graduating from the medical faculty of Moscow University, he served from 1880, was the senior doctor of the Karakol (Przhevalsk) military hospital. N.M. Barsov worked as a doctor for 21 years.
Together with doctor Kryzhanovsky, he saved the terminally ill N.M. Przhevalsky. With the introduction of self-government in 1894, he was the first elected headman of the city of Przhevalsk. Contributed to the study of the region. Promoted the development of health care, school affairs in the district, as well as the improvement of the district center. The monument to the founder of the city garden in Przhevalsk N.M. Barsov was erected in 1912, after 1922 it was not preserved. Photograph from the beginning of the XXth century. The author of the photograph is unknown.
Under his leadership, in 1895, a park was laid out on an area of 18.5 hectares, which was later called the "Barsovsky" garden. In terms of greenery, garden and park plantings, the park was one of the best in the Turkestan region at that time. Together with Barsov, a local Kyrgyz farm laborer Zhamansary Bek uulu also participated in the foundation of the city park.
Later, the latter worked a lot on landscaping the main streets of the city. In 1912, his bust was erected in the city park by grateful citizens of the city of Przhevalsk, which has not survived to this day. In 1924 (possibly in 1934), the park was named after A.S. Pushkin). At the central entrance to the city park in Przhevalsk. Mid-1950s. Unknown photographer.
Karakol city park of culture and recreation: history of prosperity, decline and revival.
The city park of culture and recreation is a place where generations of city residents spent their leisure time, enjoying nature, attractions and cultural events. Its history is a series of ups and downs, reflecting the fate of the city itself.
Heyday of Karakol Park of Culture and Recreation.
The park was founded several decades ago and quickly became a popular place for recreation. Wide alleys, well-kept flower beds, rides and concert venues attracted people of all ages. Holidays were held here, musicians performed, summer cinemas worked. The statue of a woman "To the Stars" was located to the left of the entrance to the park. 1964. Unknown photographer.
In the evenings, the park was filled with lights, and on weekends it was impossible to find a free bench. There was a dance floor, a summer cinema, a cafe, children's rides, a pneumatic shooting range, and a billiard room. The "House of Pioneers" located on the territory of the park held various theme nights on the stage of the summer theater.
For small Karakol, this place of recreation was a real miracle and pride. It is noteworthy that it was in this park, named after the great Russian poet, that the future parents of the famous writer Chingiz Aitmatov met in their youth.
Period of decline of Karakol Park of Culture and Recreation.
Over time, the park began to fall into disrepair. Old rides broke down, benches fell apart, and lights stopped working. Once noisy areas became empty, and instead of family walks, the park increasingly became a place for rare visitors. Lack of funding and proper care led to many corners of the park turning into abandoned areas.
New life for Karakol park of culture and recreation.
Despite years of neglect, the park was not forgotten. Gradually, proactive people appeared who wanted to return it to its former appearance. Reconstruction began: paths were updated, modern playgrounds appeared, old carousels were restored, and new areas were built recreation.
Today, the park is once again becoming a center of attraction - here you can ride a bike, visit cozy cafes, enjoy live music or just stroll among the greenery. The city park is more than just a place to relax. It is a reflection of the spirit of the city, its history and changes.
As long as children's laughter sounds in it and old friends meet, it continues to live and delight new generations. The park has a huge number of varieties of trees and pines, in addition, the park has children's attractions, a green recreation area, with equipped paths for walking.
The total area of the park is 81 hectares. In 2012, the city park was leased to a private entrepreneur for five years with the possibility of extension. According to the agreement, the lessee is obliged to invest 8 million soms in the improvement of the territory. However, to date, only partial work has been completed. Monument to Afghan internationalist soldiers.
A large-scale reconstruction and redevelopment of the Pushkin Park of Culture and Recreation is planned in Karakol. According to information published on the public procurement portal, the city's municipal property department has announced a tender for the work. 161 million 918 thousand 92.25 soms have been allocated for the project, and the reconstruction is planned to be completed by May 2025.
The project takes into account the historical value of the park, so it provides for the construction of several facilities, including an administrative building, public toilets, an amphitheater-cafeteria on two levels, as well as a summer cafe with an open terrace. Mass grave of border guards who died fighting for Soviet power. Established in 1925. Mass grave of Red Army soldiers who died fighting the counterrevolution. Buried in 1920. Located in the A.S. Pushkin Park of Culture and Recreation.
Guest parking will be located near the main entrance and a parking lot for visitors on Koenkozova Street. The main pedestrian area will be a two-way alley 3 meters wide, dividing the park into two parts. Along it, there will be 12 gazebos with benches and paved areas made of red paving stones.
On the left side of the alley, a dry labyrinth fountain 41.2 meters long and 9.6 meters wide is planned, which will operate in the summer, releasing jets of water up to 1.2 meters high. The park will also have a race track and a summer cafe consisting of four lightweight structures in the form of yurts of different sizes.
The territory will be divided into several zones: a labyrinth fountain, a quiet zone, a skate zone, an entertainment zone, a Wi-Fi zone, as well as a play area with a 42-meter-high Ferris wheel, children's carousels, a mini-slide (9.6 meters) and two shooting galleries of different sizes.
At the end of the central alley there will be a two-story round cafeteria. In the northern part of the park there is an amphitheater with another two-level cafeteria, and a quiet zone with shady gazebos will be adjacent to the fountain.
Sights of A.S. Pushkin Culture and Recreation Park in Karakol.
Mass grave: "Here are buried the Red Army soldiers of the Przhevalsk garrison who died in the battles for power by the Soviet in July 1919 while defending the city of Przhevalsk from the White Guards.
Milyukov Aleksey, Skripnikov Ivan, Ageyev Nikolay, Belonozhko Ignatiy, Brankevich Yakov, Grechukha Efim, Filyutin Afanasy, Popov Stepan, Kichigin Ivan, Chernykh Mikhail, Sanzhenko." Chepnov Iosif Evdokimovich - reconnaissance commander 1893 - 1919.
Bovduy Fyodor Andreevich, machine gunner 1898 - 1919. Eternal memory to the faithful sons of the Motherland."
Monument to border guards: "Eternal glory to the border guards who died defending the state border of the USSR 1925 - 1926.
Monument to Unknown Soldier: "Nobody has forgotten, nothing has been forgotten."
Monument to Afghan internationalist soldiers.
Monument to Afghan internationalist soldiers.
Monument to citizens of Kyrgyzstan who took part in the liquidation of the consequences of the tragedy that occurred on April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Issyk-Kul region.
Monument to the events in the vicinity of the village of Zardaly, Batkent district, Osh region (July 30 - August 26, 1999).
Stele in memory of participants in the events of April 2010 in Bishkek. 3,800,000 soms from the Issyk-Kul Region Development Fund were spent on the construction of the monument. In memory of the heroes of the April revolution, 200 saplings of Tien-Shan spruce trees were planted in Karakol. Monument to A.S. Pushkin, opened on December 11, 2015.
Amusement park (rides, Ferris wheel).
City stadium.
Geographical coordinates of A.S. Pushkin Park of Culture and Recreation: N42°29'11 E78°23'28 Monument to border guards. Przhevalsk. Sculpture of V.I. Lenin, in the city park named after A.S. Pushkin, 1969. Authors of the photo V. Monin, L. Reznikov. Przhevalsk. Monument to Julius Fucik in the central park named after A.S. Pushkin, 1969