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Yoshkar-Ola: When Architecture Speaks All Languages

#hellohalloween In the center of Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the Mari El Republic, lies a district that seems straight out of a "European" guidebook—on the banks of the Kokshaga River and amidst the Mari tranquility. Here, wooden logs stand side by side with colorful Venetian-style facades, clock towers, and mirror-like water. ⸻ Why it's worth seeing • The building facades on Obolensky-Nogotkov Square are painted in futuristic colors and adorned with decorative balconies, reminiscent of Italy, but with a Russian air. • An architectural mix: from 19th-century wooden houses to modernist structures from the Soviet period. The city looks both museum-like, playful, and vibrant. • The Kokshaga embankment, bridges, and promenades—by the water, the city seems soft and thoughtful, even with the bright facades. ⸻ How to stroll around the city center 🚶 On foot: the main spots are Obolensky-Nogotkov Square, Lenin Street, and the Kokshaga Embankment. Walk slowly. 🕐 Best time: morning or late evening—the light is soft and the reflections are bright. ☕ We recommend: stop at a café with a view of the embankment, admire the facades through a cup of coffee, and stroll along the street where no one is in a hurry.
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