Welcome to Samara! The hospitable city is situated in the centre of the endless plain, on the high bank of the Volga River facing the majestic Zhighuly Mountains.
Guests can reach the Samara Region easily and with comfort from more or less anywhere in the world. Such international airlines as Lufthansa, Czech Airlines and Aeroflot offer regular flight from European cities to Samara. Each day there are more than 10 flights that connect Samara and Moscow.
The region’s silhouette on the map looks like a heart, symbolizing the world-famous hospitality of the people living along the Volga. Up to this day this land is associated with various legends, mystical theories and scientific controversy.
The Samara Region offers accommodation options for every taste and budget. Enthusiasts of world famous international hotel brands can stay at the Renaissance Samara (a Marriott brand) or Holiday Inn Hotel (InterContinental Group). Authentic local hotels meet European standards as well. Vacation homes along the Volga outside of the city are another accommodation alternative that allows tourists to enjoy the comfort typical of hotels combined with active sports, fishing, outdoor activities and picturesque views.
Лучшие рестораны, кафе и другие съедобные местаместной кухни доступны для вас прямо сейчас.
The Samara Region is the capital of Russian festivals. More than 400 great events take place here every year.
142, Leninskaya Street, Samara, 443041
Tel. (846) 332-40-73, 333-64-23
Samara Region Alabin Museum of History and Local Lore is one of the oldest in the Volga region. The Museum, that now occupies 4 buildings, has already become one of the main cultural centers in Samara. It is used not only for the most interesting exhibitions of different areas of focus, but also it is the place where conferences, festivals, holidays and mass events are held. Today the museums collection is represented by 200 thousand of exhibits, including items from ancient cloths to rare stuffed animals. This collection involves visitors into interesting world of history, from Samara foundation till the events of 1918. The museum is also famous for its vast archeological and mineral collections. The most precious paleontological section has been recently introduced. Museum’s numismatic and arms collections with items from different countries are in the public eye.
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