On the surface Saratov is a slow-moving, traditional provincial city. However, dig a little deeper and you\u2019ll find that it\u2019s cultural, trendy and a place to party into the small hours. Saratov\u2019s culture is centrally located in the Kirov avenue, embankment and the streets nearby. In their space you\u2019ll find remarkable architecture made up of private residences, museums, theatres and churches. Many tourists stay in this small area of Saratov to see the major sights, and then head out thinking that it\u2019s all about this city.<\/p>\n
Pity, those people missed out on seeing what cultural Saratov is really about. To do that, you have to get out of the center\u2019s boundaries and head over to the districts that surround it. For example, there\u2019s the XIX century city central park with picturesque ponds and shady alleys. Even further out, the Victory park displays unique collection of military machinery<\/a> within the city limits.<\/p>\n Saratov is a versatile city that has much more to offer than bliny and churches. It has a certain cosmopolitan flavor, namely, in the culture of Saratov German heritage. Back in time there was a rural German settlement in the early XIX century. You\u2019ll notice the special influence of German settlers in an unusual collection of architecture of the city(Radisheva Str. and Kirov avenue), where the pre-revolutionary and Soviet periods are also notable.<\/p>\n