Stavropol, Russia
Ставрополь
Stavropol is a regional capital of 433,931 people in Stavropol Kray, Russia, founded in 1777.
Why visit Stavropol
Townapedia lists 149 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 156 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ставропольский краевой театр кукол, Гармония, Stavropol State Local History Museum and Музей-усадьба В.И. Смирнова.
Weather in Stavropol
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About Stavropol
Stavropol (Russian: Ставрополь, IPA: [ˈstavrəpəlʲ]), known as Voroshilovsk from 1935 until 1943, is a city in and the administrative centre of Stavropol Krai, in the North Caucasus region of Southern Russia. As of the 2021 Census, its population was 547,820, and it is one of Russia's fastest growing cities.
From the Wikipedia article Stavropol (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Stavropol on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do10
Ставропольский краевой театр кукол
Cinema and theater · 1.0 km
39 проспект Октябрьской Революции, Ставрополь
Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
Ставропольский академический театр драмы им. М. Ю. Лермонтова
Cinema and theater · 1.0 km
1А площадь Ленина
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Stavropol State Medical University
School
Healthcare organization in Stavropol, Russia
Овощи и фрукты
Farm and orchard · 1.3 km
207 улица Дзержинского
09:00-20:00
Органный зал
Cinema and theater · 1.8 km
87 улица Дзержинского
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Museums and landmarks149
Музей-усадьба В.И. Смирнова
Museum · 1.5 km
105 улица Дзержинского, Ставрополь
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-18:00
Soldier-liberator
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
Памятник, установленный в ознаменование 50-летия освобождения Ставрополя от белогвардейцев
Дворец бракосочетания
Monument and historic site · 1.7 km
1 проспект Октябрьской Революции, Ставрополь
Здание первой электростанции нач. ХХ века
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
2 улица Суворова
Особняк штабс-капитана Ивана Гречанинова
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
108/8 улица Дзержинского, Ставрополь
Римско-католический костел 1843 г.
Monument and historic site · Roman Catholic · 0.9 km
137 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Тропа здоровья
Park · 2.3 km
Сквер, специально оборудованный для незрячих и слабовидящих
Restaurants and cafes156
Kompot
Cafe · Burger, Italian, Pizza, Russian, Steak House · 1.3 km
8 улица Маршала Жукова
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Patio Karleone
Restaurant · Italian
355 улица Мира, Ставрополь
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
balance COFFEE
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 km
106 улица Дзержинского
Mo-Fr 06:55-24:05; Sa-Su 07:55-24:05
144 more on the map.
History
It was founded on October 22, 1777, following the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774, as a military encampment, and was granted city status in 1785. Prince Grigory Potemkin, who founded Stavropol as one of ten fortresses built between Azov and Mozdok at the request of Catherine the Great, played a leading role in the creation of the city. Don Cossacks, particularly those from the Khopersky Regiment, settled the area in and around the cities of Stavropol and Georgiyevsk with a mission to defend borders of the Empire.
Alexander I in 1809 invited several Armenian families to settle by the fortress, in order to encourage trade in the region.
Stavropol's strategic location aided the Russian Empire's conquest of the Caucasus. By the early 19th century the city grew into a busy trade center of the North Caucasus. In 1843, an Episcopal see of the Russian Orthodox Church was established in Stavropol and in 1847 the city became the seat of Stavropol Governorate.
During the Russian Civil War the city changed hands several times and finally was captured by the Red Army from the Volunteer Army of general Anton Denikin on February 29, 1920. The city was renamed Voroshilovsk on May 5, 1935, after Kliment Voroshilov, but the original name was restored by decree on January 12, 1943.
From the History section of Stavropol on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship6
Буддийский центр Алмазного пути традиции Карма Кагью города Ставрополя
Place of worship · Karma Kagyu · 1.2 km
Казанский кафедральный собор
Church · Russian Orthodox · 2.0 km
1А улица Суворова, Ставрополь
Храм-памятник Святителя Чудотворства-Николая
Church · Orthodox · 2.1 km
1А к1 улица Суворова, Ставрополь
Shopping71
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Библиотека для слепых и слабовидящих им. В. Маяковского
Library · 2.3 km
1 Социалистическая улица, Ставрополь
Ставропольская централизованная библиотечная система
Library · 1.5 km
7/2 проспект Октябрьской Революции
Scientific Library of Northern Caucasus Federal University
Library · 1.0 km
120 улица Дзержинского, Ставрополь
Краевая научная библиотека им. М. Ю. Лермонтова
Library · 1.1 km
14 улица Маршала Жукова, Ставрополь
Healthcare80
Map of Stavropol
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Getting there and nearby towns
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 km away.
- Tatarka 8 km south, about 8 min by car
- Mikhaylovsk 12 km northeast, about 12 min by car
- Pelagiada 20 km north, about 20 min by car
- Ryzdvyanyy 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Moskovskoye 28 km north, about 28 min by car
- Barsukovskaya 32 km south, about 32 min by car
- Balakhonovskoye 32 km southwest, about 32 min by car
- Beshpagir 33 km east, about 33 min by car
- Nevinnomyssk 45 km south, about 45 min by car
- Armavir 67 km west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Центр Ставрополя, Каракорум, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Сельскохозяйственный университет Ставрополь, Каракорум, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ставропольский государственный медицинский университет, User:A.Tanchugin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stavropol seminary 1, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Dynamo-Stavropol russian stadium, w:ru:user:Horoshiy, Public domain
- Main campus of NCFU, Joshua Elijah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stavropol Natural history museum, Tucvbif, CC BY-SA 3.0
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