The Astrakhan Kremlin – a witness to the historical past of Astrakhan
The Lower Volga region itself is one of the most beautiful places in Russia. It combines diverse natural landscapes: coastal forests, meadows, steppe expanses, reed thickets. There is a lot of water – eriks, river branches, ilmens, the famous salt lake Baskunchak, and among the steppe expanses rises a unique creation of nature – Mount Bogdo.
The fauna of the Astrakhan region is also very diverse. This is a real kingdom of birds, especially in the Volga delta. More than 230 species of wild birds live here and their migration routes pass through.
The Astrakhan region is located in the lower reaches of the Volga, and this is a well-known fishing spot. The well-known vobla, pike perch, carp, bream, perch, catfish, crucian carp, rudd, and asp are found here. Fishing on the lower Volga is good at any time of year; there is no off-season. In addition, valuable species of sturgeon fish are found in the Caspian Sea: sturgeon, beluga, sterlet, and sevruga.
In addition to active recreation in Astrakhan, related to hunting and fishing, you can undergo treatment at the Tinaki balneological resort, which is located on the banks of the Volga, 16 km from Astrakhan. The resort operates year-round, has 300 beds of varying comfort levels. The main therapeutic factors: dry steppe climate, medicinal mud, and mineral water. Profiling treatment of patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system, skin diseases, gynecological diseases, kidney and urinary tract diseases, metabolic disorders, respiratory diseases, digestive organs.
In the regional center itself, there are many places where a curious tourist can go. The center of Astrakhan is a place with historical architectural monuments, here is located the Astrakhan Kremlin, built back in the 16th century. The Kremlin is a historical monument of federal significance, it is a kind of "living" witness to the historical past of Astrakhan.
In Astrakhan, in addition to exploring historical attractions, there are also places for leisure. For example, in the cultural and entertainment center "Oktyabr", which is famous for its winter garden arboretum, you can see exotic animals, play billiards and bowling, and get acquainted with new films. With children, it is better to go to the parks "Arkadiya" or "Planeta", where there are many different carousels and children's attractions. In the "Planeta" park there is a pond with real swans and ducks, you can also fish there, and they will cook it for you right there.
Astrakhan is a multinational, hospitable city, the "fishing capital", where any tourist will find a vacation to their liking.