Resource base
Climate
- The average annual precipitation is 550 mm
- The prevailing winds blow from the east and northeast
- Bryukhovetskaya district is characterized by mild winters and hot summers
- The climate of Bryukhovetskaya is moderately continental with mild winters that have low snowfall
Mineral
resources
Fresh water
reserves
- Freshwater reserves cover a water fund of 11,713 hectares
- There are about 17,000 hectares of water channels in Bryukhovetskaya district
Fertile
lands
- The agricultural land area covers 105,000 hectares, with 101,000 hectares designated as arable land
Recreational resources
- Bryukhovetskaya district is located in the central flat part of the region, 100 kilometers from Krasnodar
- The district center is the village of Bryukhovetskaya, one of the oldest in the Kuban
- More than 230 years ago, Cossacks settled here at the confluence of two rivers on the granted lands
- There are over 120 archaeological monuments, three ancient settlements, a stylized Cossack farmstead, and many other interesting places in the district
The Katyusha Memorial is a symbol representing the district.
One of the district’s standout features is the Katyusha memorial, visible from a distance, which fills the locals with pride.
On a high mound at the entrance to Brukhovetskaya stands the BM-13 combat vehicle. It was installed in 1982 to honor the soldiers of the 49th Guards Mortar Regiment. In February 1943, Guards mortars of this regiment supported rifle units in overcoming Nazi resistance during a crucial assault on the village.
Cossack Island: an open-air museum
Fans of hiking, Kuban traditions and national culture of the Cossacks should definitely visit the open-air museum and tourist complex.
The Cossack Island Museum at the entrance to Brukhovetskaya is designed as an ancient farm. It features a street with eight huts, Ataman, Miller, Fisherman, Blacksmith, and others, constructed from vines, air-bricks, and reeds. These huts depict the lifestyle, daily routines, and traditions of the Cossacks from centuries ago.
The fact that many movies and documentaries have been shot here proves the uniqueness of the Cossack Island.
The Museum: an open door to the past
History lovers never miss a visit to the Bryukhovetsky Local History Museum.
This is where the historical memory of many events that occurred in the district’s settlements, both in the distant and recent past, is preserved. The halls house a wide range of exhibits, totaling over 12,500 items in storage.
The museum is housed in one of Bryukhovetskaya’s most beautiful old buildings, the former residence of merchant Ivan Vasilievich Ignatov, constructed in 1897. This building once served as the headquarters for the first Revolutionary Committee (Revcom), the House of Socialist Culture, and a children’s library. The museum, founded in 1978, moved to this site in 1994. The museum building has been declared a regional cultural and historical heritage site.
A century-old sycamore tree: make a wish
A 112-year-old wedge-shaped sycamore tree, known in the East as chinar, grows in the courtyard of the local history museum. Locals call it Krasavchik (The Handsome Man).
Probably planted in 1912 by Fedor Artyukhov, the gardener of merchant Ignatov, the sycamore is a local attraction with a trunk circumference of about four meters and a height of 21 meters. Such trees live for 400 years or more. The circumference of the trunk of Krasavets (the Handsome Man), as locals call it, increases annually by three to four centimeters. This local landmark is a natural monument of regional importance. The tree is visited by many tourists who take pictures, touch and hug the tree while making wishes. It provides a cool refuge in the summer heat for visitors to the museum.
Alley of Chernobyl Victims: the only one of its kind
Tourists may be interested in visiting another remarkable attraction of the district, the Alley of Chernobyl Victims, located in the southern microdistrict of Bryukhovetskaya.
Five thematic stands have been set up to inform about the cleanup efforts following the Chernobyl disaster. A total of 131 individuals from Bryukhovetskaya took part in these efforts, with 65 of them receiving orders and medals for their service. Adjacent to this area, a park zone featuring modern recreational and sports facilities, established as part of the federal program “Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment,” has been inaugurated. It is noteworthy that this park, dedicated to the liquidators, is the only one of its kind in Russia.
“Redant": takes you back two thousand years
If you have the chance to drive around the Bryukhovetskaya district by car, it might be interesting to visit Redant.
This is how the locals call the remains of a large ancient settlement on the southwestern outskirts of Novogzherelievskaya village, near the Kirpili river. Ships from the Mediterranean used to dock here. In the coastal sediment, which goes down to a depth of over six meters, researchers discovered net sinkers, stone anchors, and amphorae containing olive oil and wine dating back twenty centuries. This archaeological site is over two thousand years old.
Desert (religious retreat): the first Kuban monastery
Another spot in the district that may capture the interest of history lovers is the Catherine-Lebyazhskaya Nikolaevskaya desert.
This is one of the oldest monasteries in the North Caucasus. In 1917, the monastery was closed down, and 94 years later, it started to be restored. Situated in the village of Lebyazhiy Ostrov, 30 kilometers away from Bryukhovetskaya, this monastery is famous among pilgrims across Russia. In 1794, by the decree of Catherine II, the Catherine-Lebyazhskaya Nikolaevskaya desert was established here to provide care for war-wounded and elderly Cossacks, making it the first monastery in Kuban.
By the early twentieth century, a cathedral, living quarters for members of a fraternal organization, a hotel for guests, a school for Cossack children, and a hospital had been established. The monks’ settled way of life was disrupted by the 1917 revolution, leading to the closure of the desert. The monastery’s buildings, water sources, and lands were transferred to a state farm (sovkhoz). Currently, the Russian Orthodox Church is building a new church in this area, situated directly on the estuary’s shore. The only reminder of the past is the old monastery water tower.
Orthodox churches: a place of faith and strength
Many travelers like to visit churches and temples.
In Bryukhovetskaya, there is something worth seeing. The central village church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul is situated on Kubanskaya Street. The construction of this beautiful church, with its white and blue colors and two domes, started in 1988 and finished in 2015. It was a collaborative effort, receiving support from regional and local authorities, organizations, and entrepreneurs. The new church was consecrated by Bishop Herman of Yeisk and Timashevsk.
In the district center, on Gagarin Street, stands a seven-dome church dedicated to the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious. Construction began in 2017, led by local entrepreneurs. By December of the same year, the temple domes were consecrated, and the entire building was consecrated in 2022. The church can host over 500 worshippers at the same time.