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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (Vol. 3): Philosophy of Hinduism, Buddha or Karl Marx and Other Unpublished Writings

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar (1891-1956), or Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a scholar, social reformer, powerful advocate of the rights of Dalits and women, chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India, and the country’s first law minister.

In 1976, the government of Maharashtra set up the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Source Material Publication Committee to compile Dr. Ambedkar’s complete works. The Committee consisted of the state’s then education minister and noted scholars and writers. In 1978, when Vasant Moon (Dalit activist, author and Officer on Special Duty) joined the Committee it decided to procure and publish Dr. Ambedkar’s unpublished writings too.

The state’s Education Department started to publish a 22-volume series titled Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar: Writings and Speeches   in 1979, and it brought out this third volume (consisting of five parts) in 1987. The series was re-printed by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in January 2014.

This volume is significant as it contains of Dr. Ambedkar’s unpublished books and essays (parts I-IV). Part V contains the outlines of books that Dr. Ambedkar had planned; the chapters he was able to finish have been included in this volume. 

Part I: Philosophy of Hinduism

In this essay, Dr. Ambedkar investigates the ‘Hindu scheme of divine governance’, which, he says, is enshrined in the  Manu Smriti . He examines the place of religion in ‘savage’ and ‘civilised’ societies; the latter, he says, are can be further divided into antique and modern societies. According to Dr. Ambedkar, the concept of right or wrong in antique societies was based on ‘social utility’, while in modern societies, it was based on ‘individual justice’, that is, equality, liberty and fraternity.

Dr. Ambedkar says that central to the social organisation of Hinduism is a system “in which different castes are placed in a vertical series one above the other.” Inequality, for him, is the soul of Hinduism, and the religion supports and sustains the rights of a class of ‘supermen’ – the Brahmins. The caste system, he adds, divides labourers, dissociates work from interest, disconnects intelligence from manual labour, prevents a person from cultivating interests, and prevents societal mobilisation. Thus, in Dr. Ambedkar’s view, Hinduism fails the test of social utility and individual justice.  

Part II: India and the Pre-Requisites of Communism

In Dr. Ambedkar’s papers, the Committee found three chapters from the unfinished book India and Communism , which are included in this part of the volume. 

The first chapter – ‘Hindu Social Order–Its Essential Principles’ – discusses whether the Hindu social order is free.  According to Dr. Ambedkar, a free social order is based on equality, liberty and fraternity, while Hindu society, because of the caste system, is inherently unequal and cannot accommodate these ideals. Among its tenets are ‘graded inequality’ (castes existing in an order of precedence), the fixity of occupations and the fixation of people within their class. He concludes that the Hindu social order is based on classes, not individuals.

The second chapter lists the Hindu social order’s unique features. Among them is the worship of a class of ‘supermen’ (the Brahmins), the denial of the right to rebel due to restrictions on the ‘oppressed castes’, and that the order is divinely ordained and inviolate.

The incomplete third chapter discusses various historical descriptions of caste provided by foreign travellers like Megasthenes (350–290 BC) and Alberuni (973-1050 AD). Dr. Ambedkar says that while caste has changed over time, it is still highly organised with rigid groups that have involuntary membership, and individuals are completely subordinated to their castes. 

Part III: Revolution and Counter-Revolution

This part has 13 incomplete chapters from Dr. Ambedkar’s proposed treatise titled Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Ancient India , which, too, was unfinished. Dr. Ambedkar considers the rise of Buddhism as a revolution, and the ‘counter revolution’, pioneered by the Brahmins, as the cause for its decline.

In a chapter titled ‘The Triumph of Brahmanism: Regicide or the birth of Counter-Revolution’, Dr. Ambedkar says that Buddhism brought about a change in the status of Shudras and women – they had social mobility and freedom – as compared as to the Vedic Regime under which they had ‘a very low position’. In Brahmanism’s subsequent triumph over Buddhism, the former brought about ‘a complete demolition’ of the high status that the latter had accorded to Shudras and women. Dr. Ambedkar contends that graded inequality, whereby castes benefit differentially due to inequity, is the reason there has been no revolution against Brahmanism.

In ‘The Woman and the Counter-Revolution’, Dr. Ambedkar discusses the rights of women in the Manu and pre-Manu eras. For Manu, women should not have the right to property, divorce or education. In fact, Manu’s scheme of enforced widowhood or Sati and early marriage for girls was a way to establish endogamy within caste groups.

Part IV: Buddha or Karl Marx

In this essay, Dr. Ambedkar compares the doctrines of Buddha and Karl Marx. Even though they are separated by 2,381 years, Dr. Ambedkar says they agree that the function of philosophy is to reconstruct the world, classes are in conflict, private property gives power to one class and sorrow (through exploitation) to another, and sorrow’s abolition is necessary for the good of society. 

But they differ on the means to achieve these ends. For Buddha, it is a person’s voluntary change of moral disposition to follow the Eight-Fold Path. For Marx, it is violence (to break up the existing system) and ‘the dictatorship of the proletariat’, succeeded by the formation of a Communist state. But Dr. Ambedkar asks how long such a dictatorship will last and is instead in favour of a parliamentary government. He says that the Communist theory of State as a ‘permanent dictatorship’ is weak, and although Marxists have an aversion to religion, they should closely study Buddhism, which promises liberty, equality and fraternity.

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

First edition compiled and edited by Vasant Moon

Second edition edited by Hari Narke    

The first edition was published by the Education Department, government of Maharashtra, in 1987. This is a 2014 reprint by the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.    

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All individual Essays compiled by the editorial team of Dr.B. R. Ambedkar source material publication committee.

• Philosophy of Hinduism
• The Hindu Social Order- Its Essential Principles
• The Hindu Social Order- Its Unique Features
• Symbols of Hinduism
• Ancient India on Exhumation
• The Ancient Regime
• A Sunken Priesthood
• Reformers and Their Fate
• The Decline and fall of Buddhism
• The Literature of Brahminism
• The Triumph of Brahminism
• The Morals of the House
• Krishna and His Gita
• Analytical Notes of Virat Parva and Udyog Parva
• Brahmins versus Kshatriyas
• Shudras and the Counter-Revolution
• The Woman and the Counter-Revolution
• Buddha or Karl Marx
• Schemes of Books

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Baba Saheb’s library was the largest among the world’s private ones. His library had books on all subjects, and he had studied all of them. This was the sign of his immense knowledge.

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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches

Throughout his life, Ambedkar wrote extensively on various topics including politics, economics, religion, casteism, segregation, governance etc. His wide range of writings still continue to motivate and inspire people.

B.R. Ambedkar dedicated his life for the betterment of India, the Indian society and the deprived in India. His works, initiatives and writings all had the same motive- to make India a better, secular, free and equal space to live. 

The Education Department, Government of Maharashtra (Mumbai) published the collection of Ambedkar’s writings and speeches in different volumes.

Here are 21 volumes of Dr Ambedkar’s Writings and Speeches in English.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches Vol.1

• Castes in India; Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development • Paper • 9thMay 1916
• Annihilation of Caste • Book • 1936
• Maharashtra as a Linguistic Province (Statement submitted to the Linguistic Provinces Commission) • Statement • 1948
• Need for Checks and Balances- Article on Linguistic State • 1953
• Thoughts on Linguistic States • Book • 1955
• Ranade, Gandhi and Jinnah • Speech • 1943
• Evidence before the Southborough Committee • Written Statement • 1919
• Federation versus Freedom • Speech • 1939
• Communal Deadlock and a Way to Solve it • Speech • 1945
• States and Minorities: What are their Rights and How to secure them in the Constitution of Free India • Memorandum • 1947
• Small Holdings in India and their Remedies • Paper • 1918
• Mr. Russell and the reconstruction of Society • Review •1918

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches Vol.2

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the Bombay Legislature • Speech, Questions and Debate • 1927 to 1939.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with the Simon Commission (Indian Statutory Commission) • Report, Statements and Evidence • 1928 to 1932.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at the Round Table Conferences • Memorandum and Evidence • 1930 to 1933.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches Vol.3

All individual Essays compiled by the editorial team of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar source material publication committee.

• Philosophy of Hinduism
• The Hindu Social Order- Its Essential Principles
• The Hindu Social Order- Its Unique Features
• Symbols of Hinduism
• Ancient India on Exhumation
• The Ancient Regime
• A Sunken Priesthood
• Reformers and Their Fate
• The Decline and fall of Buddhism
• The Literature of Brahminism
• The Triumph of Brahminism
• The Morals of the House
• Krishna and His Gita
• Analytical Notes of Virat Parva and Udyog Parva
• Brahmins versus Kshatriyas
• Shudras and the Counter-Revolution
• The Woman and the Counter-Revolution
• Buddha or Karl Marx
• Schemes of Books 

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches Vol.4

Riddles in Hinduism –An Exposition to enlighten the masses. (All individual Essays compiled by the editorial team of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar source material publication committee.)

• The Difficulty of Knowing why one is a Hindu
• The Origin of the Vedas – The Brahminic Explanation or an exercise in the art of circumlocution
• The Testimony of other Shastras on the origin of the Vedas
• Why suddenly the Brahmins declare the Vedas to be infallible and not to be questioned?
• Why did the Brahmins go further and declare that the Vedas are neither made by man nor by God?
• The Contents of the Vedas: Have they any moral or spiritual value?
• The turn of the tide Or How did the Brahmins declare the Vedas to be lower than the lowest of their Shastras?
• How the Upanishads declared war on the Vedas?
• How the Upanishads came to be made subordinate to the Vedas?
• Why did the Brahmins make the Hindu Gods fight against one another?
• Why did the Brahmins make the Hindu Gods suffer to rise and fall?
• Why the Brahmins did dethrone the Gods and enthrones the Goddesses?
• The Riddle of the Ahimsa
• From Ahimsa to Himsa
• How did the Brahmins Wed an Ahimsak God to a Bloodthirsty Goddess?
• The Riddle of the Vedas
• The Riddle of the Vedanta
• The Riddle of the Triomurti
• Smarth Dharma and Tantrik Dharma
• The Infallibility of the Vedas
• The Four Varnas- Are the Brahmins sure of their origin?
• The Four Ashramas- the Why and How about them.
• Manu’s madness or the Brahmanic explanation of the origin of the mixed castes.
• The Change from Paternity to Maternity. What did the Brahmins wish to gain by it?
• Kali Varjya or the Brahminic art of suspending the operation of Sin without calling it Sin.
• The Riddle of the Varnashram Dharma.
• Compulsory Matrimony
• The Theory of Manvantra
• Brahma is not Dharma. What good is Brahma?
• Kali yuga- Why have the Brahmins made it unending?
• The Riddle of the Kali Yuga.
• The Riddle of Rama and Krishna.

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“Caste is not a physical object like a wall of bricks or a line of barbed wire which prevents the Hindus from co-mingling and which has, therefore, to be pulled down. Caste is a notion, it is a state of the mind. The destruction of Caste does not, therefore, mean the destruction of a physical barrier. It means a notional change. Caste may be bad. Caste may lead to conduct so gross as to be called man’s inhumanity to man.

All the same, it must be recognized that the Hindus observe Caste not because they are inhuman or wrong headed. They observe Caste because they are deeply religious. People are not wrong in observing Caste. In my view, what is wrong is their religion, which has inculcated this notion of Caste. If this is correct, then obviously the enemy, you must grapple with, is not the people who observe Caste, but the Shastras which teach them this religion of Caste.” — Babasaheb Ambedkar in Annihilation of Caste

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Open-Air Museum of Railway Equipment Address : Kazachiy Lane, 44A, Rostov-on-Don 344033, Russia Opening hours : Tue - Sun: 10am - 5pm (closed on Sun)

3. Pay your respects for the Red Army soldiers at the Ploshchad Sovetov

Ploshchad’ Sovetov is commonly known as the Soviets Square, which is situated in Kirovskiy District. Tourists will find a colossal monument over here, which was built in remembrance of the Red Army soldiers who took part in the 1917-1923 Russian Civil War. Previously, this place was home to the Alexandro-Nevsky Cathedral, which you can also visit. Pay your respects and pose to click pictures in front of the monument.

Ploshchad' Sovetov Address : Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344010

4. Spend some relaxing time on Pushkin Street - named after Alexander Pushkin

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Named after Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Pushkinskaya Street is located parallel to the Don River. Spend some relaxing time in Pushkin Street, take a walk past old houses, university buildings and the Don State Public Library. Stop by the cafes to savor some freshly brewed coffee, or just sit back and relax in one of the nearby parks. Pushkin Street is filled with shops and tourists can visit them to buy souvenirs for their friends and family back home.

Pushkinskaya Ulitsa Address : Pushkinskaya ulitsa, Rostov-on-Don 344049, Russia

5. Visit the colossal Rostov Zoo with your children

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Plan a day out with children and take them to the colossal Rostov Zoo, which extends over 90 acres (36.4 hectares) and is home to more than 5000 animals. Being one of the largest zoos in Russia, tourists can come across tigers, lions, pygmy hippopotamuses, Asian elephants, Dagestan and Bezoar goats, Siamese crocodiles, and flamingos. This zoo was the first one in Europe to breed white-tailed eagles, and it also features an underwater world boasting of crocodiles from Southeast Asia, snakes from Central Asia, Africa, and America, and a variety of turtles.

Rostov Zoo Address : Ulitsa Zoologicheskaya, 3, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344039 Website : Rostov Zoo Opening hours : 8am - 6pm (daily)

7. Spend an amazing time with your family at the H2O Aquapark

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Families with children will have an amazing time visiting the H2O Aquapark, which is a large indoor family water park. Featuring four pools, water slides and sauna baths with different themes, this park is a popular attraction. From the Space Hole, Tsunami, Multiband, and Magic Hole to free fall, Flying Boats, body slide, and the Black Hole, there are multiple high-speed water slides. If you are interested in swimming, head to the Fast River, Spa Bowl, Pirate Town, sports pool, and wave pool for an exciting time.

H2O Address : Prospekt Mikhaila Nagibina, 34, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344068 Website : H2O Opening hours : 10am - 10pm (daily)

8. Shop for souvenirs at Rostov’s Central Market

Popularly known as Starbaz, Rostov’s Central Market is a trading enterprise in Rostov-on-Don. Check out the local fruit market stationed here along with the fish and meat, and chicken shops. Tourists can even buy local handicrafts at a bargain here.

Rostov’s Central Market Address : Budyonnovskiy Ave., 12, Rostov-on-Don, Russia Website : Rostov’s Central Market Opening hours : Tue - Sun: 8am - 4pm, Mon: 8am - 6pm

9. Explore the embankment by Don River

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Relax and unwind along the beautiful embankment, which is located beside the Don River and is filled with lovely cozy areas. Sit on the benches and admire the stunning beauty of the river, or just take a leisurely stroll with friends. Tourists can also plan a picnic over here, and children can ride their bicycles along the many trails by the river. Watch ships, boats, and ferries pass by or admire the sculptures stationed in the adjoining area. Visitors can also cross the Voroshilovgrad Bridge over the river, in order to reach the Stadium Rostov Arena.

Rostov-on-Don embankment Address : Beregovaya St, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

10. Stroll across the notable Bolshaya Sadovaya Street

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The main street in Rostov-on-Don, Bolshaya Sadovaya Street runs parallel to the Don River and features many notable buildings. Pay a visit to the Rostov City Hall, or watch a play at the Rostov State Musical Theatre, or take a tour of the Southern Federal University. You can also click pictures in front of the Chernova House. Named after Friedrich Engels, this street housed a lot of banks, hotels, shops and private houses in the 19th century.

Bol'shaya Sadovaya Ulitsa Address : Main street in Rostov-on-Don, Russia

12. Catch a live show at The Rostov Academic Drama Theater of Gorkiy

If you are interested to catch a live play when on a trip to Rostov-on-Don, pay a visit to The Rostov Academic Drama Theater of Gorkiy. Admire the architecture of this incredible building. The theater boasts of a talented cast, unusual decorations, and music. Constructed in 1935, this theatre features three halls - the Big Audience Hall with 1165 seats, the Small Audience Hall for 300 seats and the Experimental Stage for 70 seats.

The Rostov Academic Drama Theater of Gorkiy Address : Ploshchad’ Svobody, 3, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344019 Website : The Rostov Academic Drama Theater of Gorkiy

13. Let your kids interact with the dolphins at the Dolphinarium

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Take your kids to Dolphinarium, where they can interact with dolphins and watch an unforgettable show with the participation of talented marine artists. Get amused by stunning performances by the trained bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, and northern fur seals. Tourists can also opt for an unforgettable bathing experience with the dolphins and can pose to click pictures with them. Kids can take part in dolphin therapy programs.

Dolphinarium Address : Kommunisticheskiy Prospekt, 36/4, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344090 Website : Dolphinarium Opening hours : Tue - Sun: 10am - 8pm (closed on Mon)

14. Catch a game of football at the Rostov Arena

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Situated on the left bank of the Don River, Rostov Arena is a popular tourist attraction. An ideal hotspot for sports lovers, Rostov Arena was built for the 2018 World Cup. Currently, it has become the new home for FC Rostov, and it hosts a capacity of 45000 people. Catch a live football match at the Rostov Arena, and cheer for your favorite team.

Rostov Arena Address : Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, 344002 Website : Rostov Arena

15. Get a chance to visit the iconic Voroshilovsky Bridge

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Voroshilovsky bridge was built between the years 1961 to 1965. It spans the Don River and connects Rostov with Bataisk and Azov. Visit the iconic structure, pose for pictures against the stunning backdrop, and enjoy strolling along the bridge with your loved ones. The picturesque silhouette of the bridge attracts thousands of tourists and locals, from where they can get a panoramic view of the city. The bridge is an engineering marvel due to the smooth curvature of the spans and the strict supports.

Voroshilovsky bridge Address : Voroshilovskiy Most, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344002

16. Wonder at the Monument "Tachanka-Rostovite"

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Located near the general highway between Bataisk and Rostov, Monument “Tachanka-Rostovite” is set on a small hill. Popular among the locals, many young couples visit this place to pose and click pictures in front of the monument. Wonder at the sculptural landmark, which features four horses merged into a single movement with a machine gun, and it is visible from all sides.

Monument "Tachanka-Rostovite" Address : Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia, 344002 Opening hours : 24/7

18. Explore Rostov Museum of Astronautics

If you are exploring the Scientific and Educational Vertical complex, make it a point to visit the Rostov Museum of Astronautics. School students can also participate in the Junior Club of Astronautics “Galaxy”. Kids can also study the features of an orbiting flight by using the instruments and devices used in spaceships and space stations. Apart from that, you can also browse through a collection of costumes, tools, and food, which were used by astronauts in space.

Rostov Museum of Astronautics Address : Stachki Ave., 231/2, Rostov-on-Don 344000, Russia

20. Watch playful flamingos and peacocks at the October Revolution Park

October Revolution Park is situated in the center of the city near Teatralnaya Square, and it is one of the favorite vacation spots for Rostov dwellers. With a number of attractions, children playgrounds, cafes, and souvenir stalls, this park is rich in greenery. Plan a visit to this park, where you can meet the exotic inhabitants including swans, flamingos, cranes, and peacocks, or explore a variety of plants or meet the city birds including the turtle dove, swifts, sparrows, jays, magpies, and many more. Tourists can also engage themselves in playing a football or table tennis match or can go ice skating.

21. Experience tranquillity in St. Iver Monastery

St. Iver Monastery is located in a peaceful and beautiful place, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Soak in some tranquil vibe at this place. The monastery and the church, are open to all visitors. Pay your holy respects in the church and take a tour inside the monastery, after which you can enjoy a leisurely stroll in the beautiful fruit garden, which is filled with flowers during the summer season. Tourists can also visit the sacred spring, which is located only a few miles away from this monastery.

St. Iver Monastery Address : Neklinovskaya, 4, Rostov-on-Don 344064, Russia Website : St. Iver Monastery Opening hours : 7am - 7pm (daily)

22. Discover the ruins at Paramonovskie Sklady

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Paramonovskie Sklady is one of the most unusual and popular hotspots in the southern region of Rostov-on-Don. Located just by the city’s beautiful Don embankment, these buildings are the ruins of a 19th-century warehouse complex. A unique swimming pool has been built amidst the warehouses featuring waterfalls and it attracts thousands of locals and tourists.

Paramonovskie Sklady Address : Beregovaya St., 47, Rostov-on-Don 344022, Russia

23. Pay your respects at Zmievskaya Balka Memorial

Remember the victims of the ruthless Second World War at the Zmievskaya Balka Memorial. Memorial services are held here every year to remember the victims of the atrocities of the Second World War. The Memorial is a monumental sculpture made of grey concrete. The figure of the woman in the center symbolizes the Motherland.

Zmievskaya Balka Memorial Complex Address : Zmiyevskiy Proyezd, 1, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344041 Opening hours : Tue, Thu, Sat: 10am - 2pm (closed on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun)

24. Ride a yacht over Don River

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Go on a romantic cruise with your loved ones on the Don River, which is one of the major rivers in Russia. It passes through the towns of Novomoskovsk, Tula, and Moscow, before flowing into the Sea of Azov. The area surrounding the Don River is well known for its rich harvest and wineries, and therefore tourists on a cruise can participate in wine-tasting activities. The cruises don’t last longer than a week as the navigation paths are extremely short.

Don River Cruises Website : Don River Cruises

25. Enjoy a zipline adventure at The Jungle Rope Park

Take your children out to The Jungle Rope Park for an entire day of recreational activities. Kids and adults can choose between the various routes in this park, which consist of numerous obstacles. The zip line adventures in the park are made up of multiple stages suitable for 5 to 16-year-olds.

The Jungle Rope Park Address : Selmash 1A, Rostov-on-Don Website : The Jungle Rope Park Opening hours : 10am - 8pm (daily)

26. Enjoy horse racing at Southern Russia-Rostov-on-Don Hippodrome

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Rostov-on-Don Hippodrome is one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the southern parts of Russia. Spanning a large area, this place features 14 stables. Take a tour inside the Hippodrome, where you can come across a training track and a race track, a forge, a veterinary hospital, an ammunition depot, and a granary. Boasting 5000 seats in the two-tier rostrum, this place also provides accommodation to guests at its onsite hotel.

Rostovskiy Ippodrom Address : Ulitsa Malyuginoy, 233, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344010 Website : Rostovskiy Ippodrom

27. Go for a morning walk along the quay

Tourists and locals can go on a healthy morning walk along the quay or enjoy a healthy breakfast in one of the floating restaurants. They can also participate in various activities held in the recreational areas. Visitors heading to the quay in the evening, can come across performances by musical bands, or watch the street dancers, or even overhear music coming from the docked ships and clubs. If you are in the mood just sit back and relax with your partner, watch the stars and the water, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.

Rostov quay Address : Beregovaya Ulitsa, 30, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344000

29. Soak in some culture at the Rostov State Musical Theater

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Open since 1999, the Rostov State Musical Theater is the successor to the Rostov Musical Comedy Theater, which was one of the best theaters in the Soviet Union. A famous hotspot among theatre lovers, this place hosts forums, festivals, and concerts every year. Soak in some culture as you watch an opera, a ballet, an operetta, musicals, a rock opera, musical short stories, or symphony concerts.

Rostov State Musical Theater Address : Bol'shaya Sadovaya Ulitsa, 134, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344082 Website : Rostov State Musical Theater

30. Marvel at the artefacts at the Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts

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Situated within the most interesting mansion on Pushkin Street, Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts boasts of a huge collection of works by artists from different cities of Russia. Check out the interesting exhibits, and marvel at the works of famous masters from the 18th to 20th century like A. Antropov, K. Bryullov, I. Repin, I. Kramskoy, V. Surikov, I. Aivazovsky, I. Levitan. Tourists can also pay a visit to the open storage area, which also showcases artifacts including porcelain bowls, carved bone structures, Chinese snuffboxes from the XVIII century, rare splints and Japanese netsukes.

Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts Address : Pushkinskaya Ulitsa, 115, Rostov, Rostovskaya oblast’, Russia, 344002 Website : Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts Opening hours : Wed - Mon: 10am - 6pm (closed on Tue)

Visit Rostov-on-Don and enjoy a great holiday

Unofficially called the Gates of the Caucasus, Russia’s southern capital, and also the Don Capital, Rostov-on-Don is a popular hotspot among tourists. With green parks, monumental squares, a wide variety of recreation centers, and original architectural masterpieces, this place is a haven for tourists. Rostov-on-Don welcomes all with open arms.

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Rostov-On-Don city is a port and the administrative center of Southern Federal District of Russia. It lies to the southeast of the East European Plain, on the Don River. The city stands on the banks of the Don River, about 46 kilometres east of the Azov Sea and 1,070 kilometres south of Moscow. The climate is temperate continental. Rostov-on-Don has a specific unique outlook because of its rich historical and cultural heritage.

There are more than 1,000 objects of cultural heritage in the city, among them 482 architectural monuments, 70 archaeological monuments, eight large memorial complexes and 106 monuments. It is a major transport hub of the southern part of European Russia and a large educational and scientific center of Russia. So take a look at the city’s major points of interest. Our tips will make your trip to Rostov-On-Don unforgettable and full of interesting activities. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXex-Lzh8uV/?taken-at=213270263 Pushkin Street Take a look at this landscaped boulevard, lined with thousands of trees, flowers, restaurants, food kiosks, benches, memorials and statues. Pushkin Street leads into both the City Park and October Revolution Park. The biggest street of the city is always crowded and you can find a lot of activities there as a tourist. Undoubtedly the first place to go upon arrival, especially if you’re hungry. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYVR7KrHPyl/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD Don River Lookout Right after a visit to Pushkin Street, move to Don River lookout (aka, the Embankment) where you’ll enjoy a stroll along the riverside. The Embankment is lined with several restaurants, statues, fountains and a few souvenir shops; it also has an outstanding picturesque view. Yet it is considered to be the centre of Rostov’s nightlife. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQtspxHtsu/?taken-at=1092801284125416 Rostov Zoo If you’re in travelling with children, then this zoo is well worth a visit. One of the largest zoos in Russia, it is home to a huge variety of animals, including giraffes, camels, polar bears, falcons, reptiles, fish and tigers. Located right in the city centre. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYQDpiIAGEU/?taken-at=879146942 Maxim Gorky Academic Drama Theatre. This theatre is a famous venue for dramatic plays, comedies and concerts in the Rostov area. It is located on the eastern end of Bolshaya Sadovaya Street (Teatralnaya Square 1), directly across the street from the monument known as ‘Stella’. Maxim Gorky Theatre operates even in summer when all other venues are closed. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNCnw_DA4Lo/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%80%D1%8B%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA Central Market This massive outdoor and indoor market, which consists of many tiny shops and kiosks, can be both exciting and intimidating for tourists. Market shopping is one of the most memorable experiences that Russia has to offer for an adventurous tourist who just arrived here. You can buy anything here. The market is located in the downtown area, on Stanislavskovo Street, just four blocks south of the central intersection of Bolshaya Sadovaya Street. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYXMs9Xjcsk/?tagged=%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD Bridges Over the Don River & Embankment This city network of bridges and overpasses was constructed between 2007 and 2010, and it consists of a steel and a concrete composite structures across the River Don. Almost all the bridges were designed by the St ­Petersburg engineering firm TransMost and constructed by the Moscow contractor MostoTrest.

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Rostov-on-Don city, Russia

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Rostov-on-Don - Overview

Rostov-on-Don or Rostov-na-Donu (often simply Rostov in daily use) is a large city located in southwestern Russia, the administrative center of the Southern Federal District and Rostov Oblast. It is a large administrative, economic, cultural, scientific, educational, industrial center and the most important transport hub in the South of Russia.

The population of Rostov-on-Don is about 1,135,000 (2022), the area - 348 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 863, the postal codes - 344000-344999.

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19 March, 2016   / March 19, 2016, at about 3:43 am local time, a passenger plane "Boeing-737-800" belonging to the airline "flydubai" crashed during a second landing approach at the airport of Rostov-on-Don. All 62 people aboard the plane were killed. Our condolences to the bereaved families and relatives.

History of Rostov-on-Don

Foundation of rostov-on-don.

Long before the foundation of Rostov-on-Don, the first Russian emperor Peter I wanted to build a fortress on the site of the present city to protect the southern borders of the Russian Empire from the raids of the Ottomans and Crimean Tatars. But because of the Treaty of the Pruth, which ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1710-1711, it became impossible as the treaty was a political victory for the Ottoman Empire.

By the decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna dated December 15, 1749, the Temernitskaya customs house was founded here, at the mouth of the Temernik River, on the right bank of the Don River in its lower reaches, about 46 kilometers from the mouth of the river, where it flows into the Sea of Azov. In the spring of 1750, a pier, a warehouse, a quarantine, and a garrison barracks were built at the customs.

In 1756, the international “Russian and Constantinople Trading Company” was opened here. Temernitsky port became the only Russian port in the south of the Russian Empire through which trade with the countries of the Black, Aegean and Mediterranean Seas was carried out.

In 1760-1761, the construction of the fortress began to protect the lower reaches of the Don. The garrison of the fortress numbered more than four thousand people. The fortress was originally named after Metropolitan Demetrius of Rostov and Yaroslavl (1652-1709) canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Over time, houses for merchants and clergymen, shops, taverns, a prison, and other buildings were built here. The port of Rostov quickly became known in Russia and abroad, attracting more and more Russian and foreign merchants. Foreign goods went from here to the depths of Russia: to Moscow, Smolensk, Kazan, Orenburg, Vyatka, and to numerous fairs.

The fortress had a large garrison, was armed with 238 guns and for half a century was used as a rear base for the Russian troops. The fortress of St. Demetrius of Rostov played a significant role during the Russian-Turkish wars of the second half of the 18th century. During the Russian-Turkish war of 1768-1774, it served as a base for the offensive against Azov.

Rostov-on-Don in the late 18th - 19th centuries

By the end of the 18th century, because of the annexation of the territory of the Crimean Khanate to Russia, the fortress lost its strategic importance, the fortifications were dismantled. In 1779, Catherine II allowed the Crimean Armenians to settle here. They founded the settlement of Nor-Nakhichevan to the east of the fortress. Today, it is the Proletarsky District of Rostov-on-Don.

The name of the fortress and the settlement subsequently changed: the fortress of St. Demetrius, the fortress of Demetrius of Rostov, the Rostov fortress, just Rostov, and finally, to distinguish it from the old Russian town of Rostov the Great located near Yaroslavl, Rostov-on-Don.

In 1811, Rostov received its coat of arms, which depicted a fortress tower, symbolizing the town’s past. After eliminating the danger from the Ottoman Empire and the development of the southern trade routes, Rostov-on-Don found itself in the center of the country’s foreign trade. In 1836, a new Rostov customs house was built, and in 10 years the trade turnover of the Rostov port increased by about 30 times.

By the middle of the 19th century, it became one of the largest export points for grain and iron in the Russian Empire. The rapid growth in freight traffic caused a strong impetus to the development of river shipping and shipbuilding. Rostov was famous for two fairs, some of the biggest in the country. Rostov also had the largest fish market in Russia.

In 1875, with the construction of the Rostov-Vladikavkaz railway, the opening of the first drawbridge over the Don and the first large railway station, Rostov-on-Don turned into one of Russia’s largest railway junctions. In 1887, it was included in the Don Cossack Host Oblast (an administrative-territorial unit populated mostly by Don Cossacks and governed under special conditions), which was the impetus for the further development of industry.

According to the 1897 census, 119,476 people lived in Rostov-on-Don. The following native languages were mentioned: Russian - 94,673, Jewish - 11,183, Ukrainian - 5,612, Polish - 1,444, Armenian - 1,182, German - 1,182, Tatar - 1,172.

Rostov-on-Don in the 20th century and beyond

During the Russian Civil War of 1918-1920, Rostov-on-Don played a prominent role as one of the centers of the anti-Bolshevik White movement. The Soviet period in the history of Rostov-on-Don began on February 11, 1920. In the late 1920s, active construction began in Rostov-on-Don. In 1926, the plant “Rostselmash”, a giant of the Soviet agricultural machine building, was founded.

On November 29, 1935, the country’s largest drama theater with an auditorium for 2,200 seats was opened in the city. The theater building was designed in the shape of a giant tractor. On September 13, 1937, Azov-Black Sea Krai was divided into Krasnodar Krai with the center in Krasnodar and Rostov Oblast with the center in Rostov-on-Don. In 1939, Rostov-on-Don was the 4th most populated city in Soviet Russia - 510 thousand people.

During World War II, German troops occupied Rostov-on-Don twice: in the fall of 1941 and in the summer of 1942. On November 20, 1941, the Germans entered the city for the first time. A week later, on November 28, Soviet troops recaptured the city during the Rostov offensive operation. The liberation of Rostov was the first significant victory of the Red Army in the initial period of the war.

Rostov-on-Don remained Soviet until July 1942, when, after the failure of the Red Army offensive near Kharkov, the German command launched an offensive in the Kuban and the Caucasus. On July 24, 1942, the 17th Army of the Wehrmacht entered Rostov-on-Don. On February 14, 1943, after the victory at Stalingrad, during the general retreat of the Wehrmacht in the southern sector of the Eastern Front, Rostov-on-Don was finally liberated from German troops.

The war caused great damage to Rostov-on-Don, about 12 thousand houses were destroyed. On August 9, 1945, a general plan for the restoration of the city was approved. It was included in the list of the 15 largest and oldest Russian cities to be rebuilt in the first place. By the early 1950s, it was almost completely done.

In the 1970s, the reconstruction of Rostselmash and other large enterprises of the city was carried out. As a result of mass housing construction, large residential areas Western and Northern were built. The area of the city’s housing stock more than doubled in three decades. In 1987, Rostov-on-Don became one of the cities of the USSR with a population of over one million.

After the collapse of the USSR, Rostov-on-Don became one of the largest business centers and the 10th most populous city in Russia. In 1999, its 250th anniversary was celebrated, a lot of architectural monuments were restored.

In 2000, Rostov-on-Don became the center of the Southern Federal District (about 11% of the total population of Russia). In 2008, it was awarded the honorary title “City of Military Glory”. In 2018, Rostov-on-Don hosted five matches of the FIFA World Cup.

Streets of Rostov-on-Don

Architecture of Rostov-on-Don

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Rostov-on-Don - Features

Rostov-on-Don is located in the southeastern part of the East European Plain. The city is mostly located on the right bank of the Don River, on the left bank there are some industrial enterprises, shopping and entertainment centers. The distance to the Azov Sea is about 46 km, to the Black Sea - 380 km, to Moscow - 1,130 km. Unofficially, Rostov-on-Don is called the “Gateway to the Caucasus” and the “southern capital of Russia”.

The climate in the city is temperate continental. Winters are mild and with little snow; the average January temperature is minus 3.0 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot, long and dry, with a predominance of sunny weather; the average July temperature is plus 23.4 degrees Celsius.

The historical coat of arms of Rostov-on-Don, adopted in 1811, depicts a tower symbolizing a barrier from the raids of neighboring peoples (the Crimean Tatars and Turks) and weapons of these peoples as war trophies. The City Day of Rostov-on-Don is celebrated on the third Sunday of September.

Rostov-on-Don is one of the largest economically developed cities in the south of Russia. The products of “Rostselmash” (agricultural machinery) cover more than 50% of the Russian market, “Don Tobacco” - 12%. “Rostvertol” is the only enterprise on the territory of the Russian Federation that produces helicopters for various purposes, “Yug Rusi” is known as the largest producer and exporter of sunflower oil.

This city is the largest transport hub in the Southern Federal District of Russia. Platov International Airport, commissioned in December 2017 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, is located about 40 km from Rostov-on-Don and offers regular flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Sochi, Dubai, Istanbul, and a number of other cities. Several federal and regional highways pass through Rostov-on-Don, including the M-4 “Don” highway, which runs along the outskirts of the eastern side of the city.

Too low traffic capacity of streets and lack of good transport interchanges plus a large traffic flow, especially during peak hours, are the main reasons for frequent traffic jams. Also, the problem of parking for personal vehicles is very acute, especially in the old part of the city, in the center. Cars parked near office buildings occupy a large area of the roadway, which also leads to the creation of traffic jams.

Many in Russia know the criminal nickname of this city: “Rostov - papa” meaning “Rostov - dad” (similar to the nickname of the city of Odessa in Ukraine - “Odessa - mama” meaning “Odessa - mom”). Rostov-on-Don and Odessa became the southern capitals of the criminal world during the late Russian Empire.

At the end of the 19th century - the beginning of the 20th century, a lot of criminals led a nomadic, vagrant lifestyle. Therefore, when they were detained without passports and asked about their parents, one could hear the answer: “Rostov is my dad, Odessa is my mom.” This is one of the versions of the origin of these nicknames. Today, Rostov-on-Don is not included in the list of cities with the highest crime rate in Russia.

The city has more than 800 objects of cultural heritage, including 470 architectural monuments, 55 archeological monuments, 106 monuments of monumental art and military glory. The historic center of Rostov is especially rich in monuments of architecture.

Rostov-on-Don is also one of the largest jazz centers in Russia. In the early 1980s, the country’s first “professor of jazz” Kim Nazaretov opened the department of pop-jazz music at the Rostov Conservatory.

Main Attractions of Rostov-on-Don

Bolshaya Sadovaya Street - one of the oldest and most beautiful streets in Rostov-on-Don, where a lot of city sights are located. Its length is about 4 km. Most of the buildings are old mansions where the families of local merchants and industrialists once lived. Numerous sculptures and monuments are installed on this street.

The Rostov City Hall (1899), an architectural monument of federal significance and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, is located on this street (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 47). The two-story Margarita Chernova House, gifted to this famous actress of the 19th century by her rich admirer (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 27/47), can be considered a real gem of the street.

The main entrance to the Central City Park named after Maxim Gorky, the oldest park in the city, can also be found on this street. At the entrance there is a bronze statue of Vladimir Lenin on a granite pedestal.

Rostov Regional Museum of Local Lore - one of the largest museums in the south of Russia representing the nature, culture and history of the Rostov region. The most interesting exposition can be found in the hall “Treasures of the Don Burial Mounds” - about 2,000 gold and silver items of the 4th century BC - 8th century AD. Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, 79.

Embankment of the Don River . Named after the Russian admiral Fyodor Ushakov, it is the main resting place for locals and visitors of Rostov-on-Don. At any time of the day, you can ride a boat or motor ship here. For walking, there is a pedestrian zone about 2 km long with a lot of original sculptures and monuments. Another attraction of the embankment is the light and music fountain. All city holidays and festivals are held on the embankment.

Pushkinskaya Street - a very picturesque, wide, shady street that is perfect for walking at any time of the year. The street began to actively build up in the first decade of the 20th century. This part of the city was chosen by merchants and wealthy artisans. Most mansions are still in good condition. There are also cozy cafes and restaurants here.

Theater Square - the main square of Rostov-on-Don. The 65-meter-high “One Sky” Ferris wheel installed nearby is the largest one in the south of Russia. An excellent panorama of the city opens from its highest point. Other attractions include a huge building of the Maxim Gorky Drama Theater constructed in the shape of a tractor, a stele to the Soviet soldiers-liberators, a large fountain, the Administration Building of the North Caucasian Railway (a monument of public architecture of the early 20th century).

Underground passages decorated with mosaics - a unique monument of Soviet art created by master mosaicist Yuri Palshintsev in several underground passages at the intersections of the main city streets in 1979-1984. The best time to look at the mosaics and take photos is late in the evening, when passers-by are not in the way.

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1854-1860) - the main Orthodox church in Rostov-on-Don, one of the main architectural and historical monuments of its center. This five-domed church built in the Russian-Byzantine style resembles the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. The height of the bell tower (1875-1887) is 75 meters. The cathedral is located next to the busiest part of the city center - the Central Market. Stanislavskogo Street, 58.

Surb Khach Church (1786-1792) - an Armenian church in Rostov-on-Don. Built by Armenian migrants from Crimea in memory of the monastery of the same name, it is the oldest preserved building of Rostov-on-Don. Bagramyana Street, 1.

Pictures of Rostov-on-Don

Eiffel Tower in Rostov-on-Don

Author: Stanislav Pierwszy

Flower beds and the monument to Soviet soldiers in Rostov-on-Don

Monument to a merchant-peddler and his cat in Rostov-on-Don

Author: Eugeny Gromenko

Rostov Regional Museum of Fine Arts . The collection of the museum includes about 6,000 works of painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative and applied arts. The permanent exhibition presents old Russian art, Russian art of the 18th - early 20th centuries, foreign art of Western European masters and countries of the East, the collection of 20th century art. Pushkinskaya street, 115.

Museum of the North Caucasian Railroad . The collection of this open-air museum includes more than 50 steam, diesel, electric locomotives and wagons, as well as a variety of railway machinery and equipment. The length of the four museum tracks is 1,900 meters. Tsiolkovskogo Street, 73.

Botanical Garden of the Southern Federal University - a beautiful green oasis located in the northwestern part of Rostov-on-Don. Numerous trees, shrubs, rare flowers, and herbs are growing on an area of more than 160 hectares. In one place, examples of flora from Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, North and South America are collected. The exhibition hall features a collection of exotic insects. Botanicheskiy Spusk Lane, 7.

Rostov Zoo - one of the largest zoos in Russia covering an area of 57 hectares. It is home to about 5 thousand animals of 400 species. A distinctive feature of this zoo is its extensive park area, which makes it a particularly popular recreation place among city residents. Zoologicheskaya Street, 3.

Abandoned Paramonov’s Warehouses - a huge warehouse complex built almost in the very center of the city in the middle of the 19th century. Despite its dilapidated state, this monument of industrial architecture is one of the favorite places of locals and tourists. Red-brick walls and water flowing from windows surrounded by greenery make this place mysterious and attractive. Nizhnebulvarnaya Street, 27.

Monument “Tachanka-Rostovchanka” - a monument in honor of the First Cavalry Army standing at the southern entrance to Rostov-on-Don. The tachanka is a spring cart with a machine gun attached to it. It is one of the main symbols of the Russian Civil War. The height of this very picturesque monumental sculptural composition is 15 meters.

Levberdon - an informal name for urban areas stretching along the left bank of the Don for almost 10 km. Almost all of this territory is occupied by free and paid beaches, walking areas, recreation centers, restaurants, summer cafes, clubs, and other entertainment establishments. This area also attracts fishing enthusiasts.

Don Military History Museum - an interesting museum located in the village of Nedvigovka, about 35 km west of Rostov-on-Don. The model of the old fortress is of great interest. In the open air and in hangars, one can see rare exhibits of military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, Red Cross vehicles, minefield clearing machines, various types of transport, artillery pieces of the Soviet Union, Germany, and the United States.

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Monument to Sholokhov in Rostov-on-Don

House of the Mayor Zvorykin on Pushkinskaya Street in Rostov-on-Don

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rostov-on-Don

Author: Poluyan Sergey

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Rostov-on-Don city architecture

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The railway station of Rostov-on-Don

Author: Svetlana Baklitskaya

The questions of our visitors

Rostov-on-Don is among top 10 most criminal cities in Russia. So from this point of view it is not a very safe city. However, if you are concerned about safety during the World Cup 2018, then during this time, special efforts will be made to ensure security, so a visit to the city will be relatively safe.

I would recommend that you still follow such simple precautions as always keep your documents, tickets, cards, cash with you because thefts are still very possible. You should also avoid walking alone in the evening/night time especially not in the central part of the city.

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