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park of Maxim Gorky. Author Dmitry Glazunov.

Top 10 Astonishing Facts about Maxim Gorky Central  Park for Culture and Recreation

The park is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. It is a park consisting of over 130 hectares of land.

The origin of the park was from the City governing council. He had a proposition to plant trees on 20-40,000 square metres on both sides of the Sumskoy road. The area would be used for horse riding.

Everyone assisted voluntarily with the tree planting. Each tree had a plaque planted next to it showing who had planted it. In 1899 the park was doubled.

Let’s learn more about the park

1. It is named after an influential Russian and Soviet writer

Maxim Gorky statue in Gorky Park. Author Pjotr Mahhonin.

The park is named after the Russian writer Maxim Gorky. This was two years after his death.

Before his death, he was a financially successful author, editor, and playwright. Gorky also gave financial support to the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP).

He also supported liberal appeals to the government for civil rights and social reform. The brutal shooting of workers marching to the Tsar with a petition for reform on 9 January 1905 pushed Gorky more decisively toward radical solutions.

A statue of Maxim Gorky was located near the entrance of the park from 1980 until 1999.

2. It is Divided into Four Areas with Unique Meanings

Gorky Park is divided into 4 areas. Divided from north to south, each of which has a unique meaning.

Muzeon, Located in the northern area. It is a free open-air museum with more than 1,000 Soviet statues. Which were removed from parks and squares across Russia after the tumble of communism.

The parterre is the main part of the park. It was established in 1928. It emanated from the agricultural pageant that was held in its area after the Russian revolution.

Neskuchny Garden, Located in the middle part. It is the most historical park area with antiques worth visiting.

Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrows Hill), A beautiful nature reserve with a hill next to the Moskva river. From which you can have one of the best views of the city.

3. A Tunnel was to be Built under the Park

There was a lot of traffic congestion in 2005. The City authorities considered the possibility of building a tunnel under the park.

This was meant to relieve the traffic congestion. This proposal did not proceed, however, the authorities went ahead with a plan to build a road through the park.

In February 2008, 9.9 hectares of the park were transferred to the Department of Construction. This was from Sumskaya Street and Novgorodskaya Street.

This was for the Maintenance and Reconstruction of a road, a hotel complex and some private dwellings. At the same time, another 12.8 hectares of parkland were granted a change of status.

This was to enable the construction of residential and public buildings. These grants effectively reduced the park’s size to 107 hectares.

4. Every Single Day the Park Attracts a high Number of Tourists

Maxim Gorky Central  Park. Author Dmitry Glazunov

The park has a lot of people who visit. Over 40,000 people come to Gorky Park every single day.

It offers everything needed to relax, do some physical or sports activity and even do some work. It is impressive for any age and worth its price thus making it have a lot of visitors every single day.

5. Enjoy Various Activities inside the Park

Maxim Gorky Central  Park for Culture and Recreation. Author Dmitry Glazunov.

 It featured a museum, playgrounds, bike lanes, a café and even plug sockets to charge up electrical devices. Sports equipment can be chartered at hire stations.

 Some guides are offered to Tourists who visit the park to translate into English. In summer, Gorky Park has an open-air cinema called ‘Pioneer’, which screens a lot of movies, from mainstream to art houses.

6. A Winter Wonderland with One of the most Gorgeous Ice Skating Rinks in the City

When the temperatures drop. Gorky Park became a winter wonderland. The ponds are flooded, turning the park into the city’s biggest ice-skating park.

This included a smaller and safer rink for children. For the cross-country skiers Paths were created to circumnavigate the park. Ice skates and cross-country skis were available to rent

7. The Park is Fitted with Wheel Chair Ramps for visitors with Disabilities

It is wheelchair accessible, with ramps at every stairway and several bathrooms to accommodate the disabled and wheelchair users. Most of the events held on the park territory are adapted for everyone to participate in.

8. Enjoy a Fast and Accessible MegaFon Wi-Fi

Gorky park attracts a lot of visitors due to its fantastic and good services, many are parks that do not access free Wi-Fi without any charges.

In this park, it has a fast and MegaFon Wi-Fi for 24/7use. Now visitors lounge on bean bags attend masses and access free Wi-Fi on their laptops.

9. Drop your Kids at Green School as Your Explore the Park

Maxim Gorky Central Park.  Author Dmitry Glazunov.

Gorky Park gives a sanctuary amid the chaos of Moscow. Extremely for parents who can drop their kids off at The Green School while they explore the rest of the grounds.

 Children aged between four and 12 can sign up for workshops. That teaches a range of practical skills from planting tomatoes to carving wooden statuettes and baking cakes. As well as normal children’s activities like drawing.

10. Enjoy Your Favourite Dish at Georgian Restaurant Spices and Joy

Since opening in 2013, Georgian restaurant Spices and Joy has fast become the place to see and be seen. Its location on Gorky Park’s highest topographical point not only affords great views but also makes it the best place to access Wi-Fi.

It is sheltered in a newly refurbished memorable mansion. This was the post-World War II restaurant the Caucasus once stood. This Ginza Project restaurant doesn’t disappoint.

The large modern core includes divans with plush. Buffers and free-floating shelves on wooden walls. The terrace is encircled by poplar and maple trees.

Gorky park is a cool place to relax and enjoy with family. A unique space on the map of the Metropolis of Moscow.

The imaginative people of Moscow have in Gorky Park a space to show the best of them. Be social, friendly, family, and interested.

 It is a ground for positive thoughts and memories. Therefore it is much loved and makes Moscow proud.