Kirov The first city on the site of ancient Russian settlement was established in 1374, it was called Vyatka.
Khlynov is the another name for the city, which arose in 1457, when the Vyatka in connection with the war against Moscow was built strongly fortified citadel called Khlynova River Hlynovitse. Kirov city received the name after the assassination of Sergei Kirov in 1934. Sergei Kirov, an active participant in the revolution, a prominent leader of the Soviet period. In 1934, the desire to name the town after his countryman expressed their citizens. Monument Sergei Kirov
Vyatka famous artistic crafts: Dymkovo painted clay toys, from the root-cap, straw, wicker, wood, lace and ceramics. lace Dymkovo Toys root-cap
Modern Kirov - the administrative center of the Kirov region Population - 483, 176 people The area - 169. 73 sq. km. Territorial division of the city is divided into four urban administrative districts: October, Lenin, Pervomajskij and Novovyatskiy There a lot of well-known scientists, athletes, public and political figures, writers, actors, musicians, artists, astronauts were born and raised in Kirov
How motivate the foreigners for coming That is the question and intended goal!
Oh, Vyatka land! Possessing ancient charming, You still remain a feast for Russian soul.
12 museums
10 parks
3 theatres
6 libraries
6 cinemas
2 monasteries, 3 cathedrals, 4 temples, 5 churches, 2 chapels
Circus
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