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.
Where? in the field close to the Petra-Dubrava village
GPS: 50.357587, 53.278931
When? Annualy, second weeke-end in June
Description
It is for the first time in Russia! 691,000 people gathered together in one place in one time! They come here for getting the energy and rock power. "Rock over the Volga" annually sets new records – in 2013 the number of festival participants counted 600000 people! And probably it is not a record. So, will see it next year. This year in the field close to the Petra-Dubrava village the headliner of the festival was Rammstein.
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© Tourist Guide, 2013