In the region of blue lakes and high mountains lies Chelyabinsk - the South Ural metropolis, the center of the Chelyabinsk region. Today, its population is more than one million people. The most massive event of the center of one of the most significant constituent entities of the Russian Federation is the celebration of its founding day. When the City Day in Chelyabinsk is held, traffic along the busy city streets is blocked, various competitions, fairs and concerts are organized, which any citizen can take part in, regardless of age.
History of Chelyabinsk
In 1736, a fortress was laid down on the site of the Bashkir settlement of Chelyaba, the founding of which was decided by Colonel A. Tevkelev. Subsequently, people began to settle around the former village, and 45 years later, in 1781, the fortress was given the status of a county town. Thanks to the extraction of gold, it rapidly grew and developed. In 1804, Chelyabinsk became part of the Orenburg province, and at the beginning of the 19th century the first educational institutions appeared in the city. The end of the century was marked by the opening of the Trans-Siberian Railway, due to which the economy developed and the number of city residents increased significantly.
During the Great Patriotic War, Chelyabinsk, being in the rear, produced a large number of weapons for the Soviet army: the famous Katyushas, tanks, shells and components for military equipment - due to which the regional center is also called Tankograd. The date when City Day is celebrated in Chelyabinsk, marks not only the celebration of the anniversary of its founding, on this day remember the soldiers who went to the front during the war, the heroes of Tankograd.
City Day celebration date in Chelyabinsk
The official date of formation of Chelyabinsk is September 13, 1736. The holiday is held annually, but basically all events are organized on the first September weekend. When City Day is celebrated in Chelyabinsk, both local and guest stars of Russian show business participate in concerts dedicated to this date. Last 2015, the regional center was visited by “Meaningful Hallucinations”, 5ivesta Famili, Roman Zhukov.
What date City Day in Chelyabinsk will be held in 2016 is not yet known for certain. Approximate dates: September 3, 4, 10, 11, 13. On which day large-scale city festivities will be held, remains a mystery.
Holiday features
On this day, sporting events are held: football championship among yard teams, various marathons, sports and athletics competitions, races. When City Day in Chelyabinsk is organized, tours are arranged for guests at the Chelyabinsk Museum of Military Equipment and other attractions. There are also exhibitions of local artists and writers, charity fairs, blacksmithing and culinary art festivals, children's parties.
In 2015, 33 families whose children were born when City Day in Chelyabinsk was celebrated were presented with personal hygiene kits for kids, as well as a one-time allowance. On that day E. Teftelev, the head of the regional center, personally visited young mothers in the hospital.
At the end of the celebration, the city administration annually organizes fireworks - a vivid show in the night sky always looks colorful and unusual. The date on which City Day in Chelyabinsk will be celebrated is directly related to weather conditions, since with heavy rain and wind a large-scale festival will not be held.
Poster of City Day events in 2015
Chelyabinsk's birthday last year was held immediately at Kirovka, Revolution Square and Theater Square, as well as in almost every yard of the district. The celebration started at 10 a.m., it began with a traditional breakfast - pilaf and barbecue. Until three in the afternoon a cavalcade drove around the city, and at one in the afternoon a concert began at the Theater, in which Chelyabinsk and Moscow stars took part.
When the City Day in Chelyabinsk was held on September 13, 2015, the residents of the regional center had the opportunity to participate in culinary competitions, speak in the finals of the song “Song of the City 2015”, watch a 3D show on the development of the city from its inception to the present day. The event "Sweet" was held for the newlyweds, and seven freshmen from 7 universities of the city took part in the "Initiation into Students".
At the end of the festival, the guests of Chelyabinsk and its indigenous residents attended the hour-long concert of the rock group "Semantic Hallucinations", and then at 22.00 they watched a large-scale launch of fireworks.
For Chelyabinsk, 2016 is a jubilee year, since 280 years have passed since the city was formed. In the future celebration of the City Day, more ambitious, colorful entertainment events are expected.