flower power cruise march 2023

HERMAN'S HERMITS Starring PETER NOONE

Mickey dolenz the voice of the monkees, the yardbirds, the buckinghams, the grass roots, the fifth dimension, the family stone, the cowsills, the manfreds, big brother & the holding company, cruise host peter asher, the papas and the mamas, strange days a tribute to the doors, hitmakers trivia, information, passenger capacity - 2170 gross tonnage - 91,000 grt length - 965 feet beam - 105 maximum speed - 24 knots dedicated -march 3, 2001, penthouse suite.

Category: PS

You'll feel on top of the world amid the sprawling space of our Penthouse Suite experience. Lounge in the CashmereSM king-size mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with butler service, expansive lounge areas and much more

Stateroom size 1,291 sq. ft, veranda size 389 sq. ft.

You'll feel on top of the world amid the sprawling space of our Penthouse Suite experience. Lounge in the Cashmere SM king-size mattress in your bedroom. Enjoy VIP treatment with butler service, expansive lounge areas and much more

Royal Suite

Category: RS

Our Royal Suite delivers space, style, and comfort fit for a king or queen. Spread out and enjoy the discrete living, dining, and sleeping areas. Invite friends over for drinks. You'll have plenty of space indoors, plus comfortable lounge seating on the spacious private veranda. When it's time for bed, sink into your Cashmere SM queen-size mattress-perfect for the modern monarch.

Stateroom size 538 sq ft., veranda size 195 sq. ft.

Celebrity suite.

Category: CS

It's time you got the Celebrity treatment. Your personal butler will assist you at every step. Plus, you'll have exclusive access to the dining and lounge experience reserved exclusively for suite guests.

Category: S1, S2

Upgrade your vacation with our exceptional Sky Suite experience. Enjoy a warm welcome with a cool bottle of sparkling wine. Gain exclusive access to suites-only venues such as The Retreat Sundeck, The Retreat Lounge, and your private suites restaurant, Luminae. Indulge in the luxury of a personal butler throughout your stay, assisting you with unpacking, reservations, and more.

Stateroom size 251 sq ft., veranda size 57 sq. ft.

Family veranda.

Category: FV

By far the largest stateroom with a veranda - plenty of room for you and the family.

Stateroom size: 271 sq. ft.; veranda size: 296 sq. ft.

Aqua class stateroom.

Category: A1, A2

Luxurious spa elements infused into the stateroom experience, savor clean cuisine with priority seating at Blu restaurant, and escape to the Relaxation Room and Persian garden for stunning sea views. Relax with AquaSpa treatments arranged by your personal spa concierge and feel rejuvenated with wellness classes such as meditation and yoga.

94 sq. ft.; veranda size: 54 sq. ft.

Concierge class stateroom.

Category: C1, C2, C3

Little details make a world of difference, and now our meticulously thought out Concierge Class staterooms are even better. Featuring new services and amenities, step inside and discover a space that is so much more than a room-it's an experience. As a Concierge Class guest, your team of dedicated professionals will take care of all your vacation needs. From Priority Check-In-when you're greeted by your Concierge-to the moment you head back home, we're there to assist you.

Stateroom size: 204sq. ft.; veranda size: 42 sq. ft.

Veranda stateroom.

Category: 2A, 2B, 2C

Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, enjoy fresh sea breezes, and soak in breathtaking sunsets.

Stateroom size: 175 sq. ft.; veranda size: 38 sq. ft.

Ocean view stateroom.

Category: P4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Larger living spaces and expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity's eXhale bedding featuring the luxury king-sized Cashmere Mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs.

Stateroom size: 200 sq. ft.

Inside stateroom.

Category: 9, 10, 11, 12

Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience.

Stateroom size: 181 sq. ft.

Single inside stateroom.

Category: Singles

Cabin Deposit Amounts

$800/person (suites), $500/person (non-suites), flower power cruise terms of purchase.

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All passengers must carry a valid passport book which expires at least six (6) months after the return date of the cruise. You may continue with the reservation if you are applying for or renewing your passport, as long as you are sure you will receive it on time. Please note that passport cards, birth certificates, and driver's licenses will not be accepted on this charter sailing. Failure to comply with the Passport Policy will result in a cancellation of your booking at no refund to you.

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All payments to FPC23 are non-refundable. FPC23 may adjust itineraries and schedules, change any talent performing onboard the cruise, delay departures or arrivals without any further obligation to you. We reserve the right to refuse service to any person or cancel your reservation at any time at our sole discretion. FPC23 will not be responsible for any loss incurred due to a cancelled/delayed flight or other means of transportation.

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The cabin prices advertised are "cruise only" and are based upon double occupancy, except for "Singles." The price does not include airfare, ground transportation, onboard purchases, purchased drinks onboard or excursions. It does include meals (except for meals at the specialty restaurants), shows and onboard events produced by FPC23. The cost of 3rd and 4th passengers in a stateroom varies depending on cabin category and is $1,500 for all suites and Family Veranda Stateroom, $1,200 for Aqua, Concierge and Verandah staterooms, $1,000 for Oceanview Staterooms and $800 for Inside Staterooms plus all applicable taxes and fees.

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$325 per person is due when remaining balance is due. This payment satisfies guest's total obligation for port charges, taxes, gratuities, and admin fees. However, FPC23 reserves the right to impose an additional fee for fuel ("Fuel Surcharge") if Cruise Line implements a fuel surcharge fleet wide for all guests. The Fuel surcharge will be processed with your final payment due to FPC23.

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All payments to FPC23 are nonrefundable so we strongly encourage the purchase of Travel Protection.

Unless otherwise noted, all prices on the website and any fees associated with the Cruise including any applicable taxes are quoted in United States Dollars (""USD"). All payments to FPC23 will be charged in USD to your selected payment method. You may incur an additional fee by your bank or credit card processor if it is an international transaction.

(Prices below are Per Person Double Occupancy)

The cost of 3rd and 4th passengers in a stateroom varies depending on cabin category and is $1,500 for all suites and family veranda stateroom, $1,200 for concierge and veranda staterooms, $1,000 for oceanview staterooms and $800 for inside staterooms plus all applicable taxes and fees..

$325 per person is due when remaining balance is due. Please note, in the event of a cancellation of a 3rd or 4th passenger, the remaining passengers in the cabin are responsible for the full double occupancy price of the cabin.

To qualify for our "Military Rate" you must provide a copy of your DD-214 or a military id. Please email this to [email protected] after booking and the 5% discount will apply to your balance before your first payment installment. Please note that in order to receive the discount, you cannot have already paid in full at the time of the application.

If you'd like to pay in full, please call our office at 316-641-2767 to book your cabin and provide the above information.

2023 Cruise Dates & Ports 

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Miami, Florida

Welcome to the official Cruise Capital of the World, a world-class city with a world-class beach. Before your cruise from Miami, stay and play. Within view of Miami cruises, colorful characters from macaws to monkeys greet you at Jungle Island, with pink flamingos, white cockatoos, and green parrots. In Miami Beach, iconic Lummus Park frames the Art Deco hotels, fashion models, and fancy cars. From South Pointe Park, watch the ships glide out to sea. On Lincoln Road, you could spend three months eating at a different restaurant every day. Up the coast at Bal Harbour Shops, designer boutiques challenge fashionistas, who shop till they drop at Haulover Park Beach.

Belize City, Belize

Set on a peninsula that juts out into the Caribbean Sea, Belize City may no longer be the capital of Belize (that is Belmopan, since 1970), but it is the country's largest metropolis. Established in the 17th century as a British trading post for lumber, the city, then known as Belize Town, was an important source of mahogany and logwood. Though the Spanish and English fought over the Central American territory, it became a British colony in 1862, and remained so until it gained independence in 1981. Many of the traditional colonial structures have survived, including the Government House and St. John's Cathedral, as well as stately houses of the period. Haulover Creek, a tributary of the Belize River, divides the city into north and south sides; the famous Swing Bridge, a manually operated bridge from the 1920s, and much of the local boat traffic are found on this waterway. The north is where many of the cultural attractions are located, including the Museum of Belize and the Fort Street Tourism Village, a harbor front shopping and dining area catering to cruise-goers. Albert Street, on the south side, is considered the main downtown commercial area; it's lined with stores, gift and souvenir shops, banks and restaurants.

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, an island in the Caribbean off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, draws scuba divers, snorkelers and seekers of sand and sun who are attracted by the reliably sunny and tropical climate. The island and its environs also offer all other manner of on- and around-the-water attractions, many of which are quite unique, such as underwater sculpture gardens, a submarine excursion to see a shipwreck and a sailboat-racing experience that's second only to the America's Cup. For visitors who are intrigued by Mexico's Maya culture, there are several archaeological sites in and around Cozumel, including the UNESCO-inscribed Chichen Itza and, on Cozumel itself, San Gervasio, once a site where women made offerings to the goddess of fertility and childbirth. When you're done sightseeing, there's shopping for traditional Mexican crafts, jewelry and leather goods, including custom-made sandals, and excellent food (the seafood, of course, is stellar).

Costa Maya, Mexico

Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is, in some ways, a world apart from the rest of Mexico, thanks in part to its geography. That's never deterred visitors from coming here, however; Costa Maya, like the larger resort towns on the Yucatan, attracts scores of visitors each year. Eager to enjoy the sun and fun, they are also keen to explore the region's cultural attractions, including dozens of Maya sites, some of which were only recently rediscovered, excavated and opened to the public. In addition to seeing the pyramids, temples and ceremonial centers of Maya sites like Chacchoben and Kohunlich, modern-day visitors to Costa Maya can experience the Western Hemisphere's longest reef and cenotes, the sinkhole-formed pools that dot the region. Freshly caught fish and seafood dominate the menus here, as is to be expected, and restaurants are mostly casual in ambiance, with friendly, welcoming service. Shoppers will likely be drawn to Costa Maya's many jewelry shops, where you can buy rare gems set into stunning souvenirs or more affordable pieces that are believed to have healing properties.

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The Flower Power Cruise is a phenomenal opportunity to relive the era of the Love Generation. The cruise will take you back to the days of long hair, bell bottoms, tie dye t-shirts and peace signs with special themed events including a Bell Bottom Ball, British Invasion Costume Party, and a Psychedelic '60s Dance party. It will blend the amazing music of the late ‘60s through LIVE performances by the era’s biggest stars along with celebrity led  interactive events, exciting ports of call, great food and amenities all aboard a luxury cruise ship. The Flower Power Cruise is a full ship charter filled with like-minded people who want to go back and celebrate this very special and unique time period. It’s like a music festival at sea with some of the greatest artists of the ‘60s.

Just a few of the many superstar artists who have sailed with us include Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Eric Burdon and The Animals, The Hollies, The Zombies, Peter Asher, The 5th Dimension, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat & Tears, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Micky Dolenz – The Monkees Lead Singer, and more!

For more information visit http://www.flowerpowercruise.com

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Flower Power Cruise returns to sea

After a couple years off for the pandemic, the fifth sailing of the Flower Power Cruise took place March 28 – April 4, 2022, on the Celebrity Summit and traveled from Miami to the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Featured performers included The Zombies, The Hollies, John Lodge of the Moody Blues, The Cowsills, The Guess Who, The Association, Jefferson Starship, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Vanilla Fudge, Canned Heat, The Outsiders, The Box Tops, The Family Stone, Darren Dowler (former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders), Classics IV & host Peter Asher.

Derek Sharp of The Guess Who – 2022 cruise photos by Jamie Kuser

The 2023 sailing of the Flower Power Cruise will be March 23 – 30 on Celebrity Summit sailing from Miami to Belize City, Cozumel and Costa Maya. The lineup includes Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Micky Dolenz, The Yardbirds, The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots, The Fifth Dimension, The Family Stone, The Cowsills, The Manfreds, Big Brother & The Holding Company and more.

Use promo code HAPPENINGS to save on your 2023 cabin. Call 844-299-3569 or visit online at www.flowerpowercruise.com/happenings before this cruise sells out.

Below are more photos from the 2022 Flower Power Cruise.

Dusty Hanvey of The Grass Roots and Gary Puckett

The Association

Rick Levy of The Box Tops

Canned Heat

The Cowsills

Darren Dowler

Tony Hicks of The Hollies

Jefferson Starship

John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Mitch Ryder

The Outsiders

Peter Asher

Vanilla Fudge

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Queens, NY

Sheraton Parsippany Hotel - Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

The Great Auditorium - Ocean Grove, NJ

Bushnell Park - Hartford, CT

Lake Arbor Community Center & MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino - Mitchellville, MD

Merriweather Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD

Marshfield Fairgrounds - Marshfield, MA

Virginia Beach Boardwalk - Virginia Beach, VA

Carrie Furnace - Pittsburgh, PA

Burl's Creek Event Grounds - Oro-Medonte, ON

Historic Crew Stadium - Columbus, OH

Ohio State Reformatory - Mansfield, OH

Voice of America MetroPark - Olde West Chester, OH

zMAX Dragway - Concord, NC

GingerMan Raceway - South Haven, MI

Midland County Fairgrounds - Midland, MI

Belknap Park - Grand Rapids, MI

Norwegian Pearl - Miami, FL

PortMiami - Miami, FL

Creed Summer of '99 Cruise - Miami, FL

PortMiami - Celebrity Summit - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cruise - Miami, FL

MiamiPort - Celebrity Infinity Cruise Ship - Miami, FL

FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park - Miami, FL

Headbangers Boat - Miami, FL

Port of Miami - Miami, FL

Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Terminal B - Miami, FL

Norwegian Cruise Line - Miami, FL

Highland America Else Cruise Holland America Niew Statedam Port - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Holland America Line HAL - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Port Everglades - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Royal Caribbean - Independence of the Seas - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Jug Creek Marina and Fish House

Albert Whitted Park

Central Florida Fairgrounds

Florida Sand Music Ranch

Beaches Town Center

Rehobeth High School

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Strange Glow Over Moscow Skies Triggers Panic as Explosions Reported

B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the details of the video clips, including when and where it was filmed. The Russian Ministry of Emergency situations has been contacted via email.

Several Russian Telegram accounts said early on Thursday that residents of southern Moscow reported an explosion and a fire breaking out at an electrical substation in the Leninsky district, southeast of central Moscow.

Local authorities in the Leninsky district told Russian outlet RBC that the explosion had happened in the village of Molokovo. "All vital facilities are operating as normal," Leninsky district officials told the outlet.

The incident at the substation in Molokovo took place just before 2 a.m. local time, MSK1.ru reported.

Messages published by the ASTRA Telegram account, run by independent Russian journalists, appear to show residents close to the substation panicking as they question the bright flashes in the sky. One local resident describes seeing the bright light before losing access to electricity, with another calling the incident a "nightmare."

More than 10 villages and towns in the southeast of Moscow lost access to electricity, the ASTRA Telegram account also reported. The town of Lytkarino to the southeast of Moscow, lost electricity, wrote the eastern European-based independent outlet, Meduza.

Outages were reported in the southern Domodedovo area of the city, according to another Russian outlet, as well as power failures in western Moscow. Electricity was then restored to the areas, the Strana.ua outlet reported.

The cause of the reported explosion is not known. A Telegram account aggregating news for the Lytkarino area described the incident as "an ordinary accident at a substation."

The MSK1.ru outlet quoted a local resident who speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but no other Russian source reported this as a possible cause.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow with long-range aerial drones in recent months, including a dramatic wave of strikes in late May.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the region's air defense systems had intercepted an aerial drone over the city of Elektrostal, to the east of Moscow. No damage or casualties were reported, he said.

The previous day, Russian air defenses detected and shot down another drone flying over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow, Sobyanin said.

There is currently no evidence that an aerial drone was responsible for the reported overnight explosion at the electrical substation in southern Moscow.

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A Look at Iran’s Military Capabilities

The direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?

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By Farnaz Fassihi

• Published April 12, 2024 Updated April 14, 2024

The start of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. Early this month, Israel attacked a building in Iran’s diplomatic compound in the Syrian capital, Damascus, killing seven of Iran’s senior commanders and military personnel .

Iran vowed to retaliate, and did so about two weeks later, starting a broad aerial attack on Israel on Saturday involving hundreds of drones and missiles aimed at targets inside Israel and the territory it controls.

Here’s a look at Iran’s military and its capabilities.

Why is Iran’s military relevant right now?

Israeli officials had said they would respond to any attack by Iran with a counterattack, which could prompt further retaliation from Iran and possibly expand into a wider regional war. There is even a chance that a conflict of that sort could drag in the United States, although Washington has made clear it had nothing to do with the Damascus attack.

Analysts say that Iran’s adversaries, primarily the United States and Israel, have avoided direct military strikes on Iran for decades, not wishing to tangle with Tehran’s complex military apparatus. Instead, Israel and Iran have been engaged in a long shadow war via air, sea, land and cyberattacks, and Israel has covertly targeted military and nuclear facilities inside Iran and killed commanders and scientists.

“There is a reason Iran has not been struck,” said Afshon Ostovar, an associate professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Iran’s military. “It’s not that Iran’s adversaries fear Iran. It’s that they realize any war against Iran is a very serious war.”

What sort of military threat does Iran pose?

The Iranian armed forces are among the largest in the Middle East, with at least 580,000 active-duty personnel and about 200,000 trained reserve personnel divided among the traditional army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to an annual assessment last year by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

The army and the Guards each have separate and active ground, air and naval forces, with the Guards responsible for Iran’s border security. The General Staff of the Armed Forces coordinates the branches and sets the overall strategy.

The Guards also operate the Quds Force, an elite unit in charge of arming, training and supporting the network of proxy militias throughout the Middle East known as the “axis of resistance.” These militias include Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, militia groups in Syria and Iraq and Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

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The commander in chief of Iran’s armed forces is the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the last word on all major decisions.

While the proxy militias are not counted as part of Iran’s armed forces, analysts say they are considered an allied regional force — battle ready, heavily armed and ideologically loyal — and could come to Iran’s aid if it was attacked.

“The level of support and types of systems Iran has provided for nonstate actors is really unprecedented in terms of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles,” said Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin. “They could be viewed as part of Iran’s military capability, especially Hezbollah, which has the closest strategic relationship with Iran.”

What kinds of weapons does Iran have?

For decades, Iran’s military strategy has been anchored in deterrence, emphasizing the development of precision and long-range missiles, drones and air defenses. It has built a large fleet of speedboats and some small submarines that are capable of disrupting shipping traffic and global energy supplies that pass through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has one of the largest arsenals of ballistic missiles and drones in the Middle East, Mr. Ostovar said. That includes cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, as well as ballistic missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers, or more than 1,200 miles. These have the capacity and range to hit any target in the Middle East, including Israel.

In recent years, Tehran has assembled a large inventory of drones with ranges of around 1,200 to 1,550 miles and capable of flying low to evade radar, according to experts and Iranian commanders who have given public interviews to the state news media. Iran has made no secret of the buildup, displaying its trove of drones and missiles during military parades, and has ambitions to build a large export business in drones. Iran’s drones are being used by Russia in Ukraine and have surfaced in the conflict in Sudan.

The country’s bases and storage facilities are widely dispersed, buried deep underground and fortified with air defenses, making them difficult to destroy with airstrikes, experts say.

Where does Iran get its weapons?

International sanctions have cut Iran off from high-tech weaponry and military equipment manufactured abroad, like tanks and fighter jets.

During Iran’s eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s, few countries were willing to sell weapons to Iran. When Ayatollah Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989, a year after the war ended, he commissioned the Guards to develop a domestic weapons industry and poured resources into the effort, which was widely reported in the Iranian news media. He wanted to assure that Iran would never again have to rely on foreign powers for its defense needs.

Today, Iran manufactures a large quantity of missiles and drones domestically and has prioritized that defense production, experts said. Its attempts to make armored vehicles and large naval vessels have met with mixed results. It also imports small submarines from North Korea while expanding and modernizing its domestically produced fleet .

How do other countries see Iran’s military, and what are its weaknesses?

Iran’s military is viewed as one of the strongest in the region in terms of equipment, cohesion, experience and quality of personnel, but it lags far behind the power and sophistication of the armed forces of the United States, Israel and some European countries, experts said.

Iran’s greatest weakness is its air force. Much of the country’s aircraft date from the era of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, who led Iran from 1941 to 1979, and many have been disabled for lack of spare parts. The country also bought a small fleet from Russia in the 1990s, experts said.

Iran’s tanks and armored vehicles are old, and the country has only a few large naval vessels, experts said. Two intelligence gathering vessels, t he Saviz and Behshad, deployed on the Red Sea, have aided the Houthis in identifying Israeli-owned ships for attacks, American officials have said.

Will Israel’s attack disrupt Iran’s military?

The assassinations of the senior military officials are expected to have a short-term impact on Iran’s regional operations, having eliminated commanders with years of experience and relationships with the heads of the allied militias.

Nevertheless, the chain of command for the armed forces inside Iran remains intact, experts say.

An earlier version of this article misstated the name of a group in the Gaza Strip. It is Palestinian Islamic Jihad, not Islamic Palestinian Jihad.

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Farnaz Fassihi is the United Nations bureau chief for The Times, leading coverage of the organization, and also covers Iran and the shadow war between Iran and Israel. She is based in New York. More about Farnaz Fassihi

Sights of Elektrostal, Moscow region

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2024 Author : Harold Hamphrey | [email protected] . Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

In the Moscow region there is a small cozy town Elektrostal. Its sights for the most part have no historical value due to the fact that the city has a relatively small history. But for a visiting tourist or city dweller, they will be of interest. There is something to see, where to go to have an exciting leisure time.

Today the population of the city is 158 thousand people. Until the beginning of the 20th century there were several small workers' settlements here. After the opening of the electrometallurgical and equipment factories, the place began to be called the natural boundary of Calm. The construction of the railway made this settlement accessible, and workers and families flocked here to earn money. In 1925, the station was named Elektrostal, and the rapid increase in population allowed the village to receive the status of a city.

The founder of the city is a prominent Russian industrialist Nikolai Vtorov. It was he who opened the plant here, creating, in fact, a city-forming enterprise that is still operating. In Soviet times, it was a closed facility, and it was not easy to get to work here.

Today Elektrostal is a promising industrial city with a great future and a heroic past. It bears the proud name "City of Military and Labor Glory".

You can learn about the sights of Elektrostal with descriptions and photos here. There are places for walking, outdoor activities and cultural development.

Those who come to the city by train are met by a monument to the metallurgist. It was installed in November 2017 for the 100th anniversary of the Elektrostal plant. The attraction is made in the style of constructivism. The monument quickly won the love of the townspeople, because this city is supported by ordinary workers.

Elektrost altsy and the founding father of the plant, Nikolai Vtorov, are honored. In 2002, a monument was opened in honor of him, which became a landmark of the city of Elektrostal. The bronze sculpture is installed on the site where once stood a monument to the leader of the world proletariat, V. I. Lenin. Times change, characters change. Today, the plant, founded a century ago, is the largest in Russia. Vtorov himself, whose fortune was estimated at 60 million rubles in gold, according to Forbes magazine, was the owner of the largest capital at the beginning of the century. He was a banker, an industrialist, an entrepreneur, a man of action.

The monument was erected byinitiative of the townspeople who wished to perpetuate the monument to the great man.

One of the popular places for spending weekends and evenings among citizens and guests of the city is the Park of Culture and Leisure. Here you can ride attractions for children and adults, play slot machines, rollerblade or bike. The park is divided into two zones. Fans of unhurried walks in the fresh air make a promenade on the Quiet Alley, and those who prefer outdoor activities flock to the Entertainment Alley. The park has a summer stage, where concerts and cafes are regularly held.

Until 1999, there was no central museum among the attractions of Elektrostal in the Moscow Region. The expositions were exhibited in schools, the house of culture, in factory museums. The city was closed, so there was no large influx of tourists and visitors. The appearance of the historical and art museum made it possible for residents and guests of the city to learn a lot of useful information about their native land, the formation of the production process, and the difficult years of the war. The exposition consists of paintings by local artists, historical artifacts, household items, documents, books and much more. The collection is updated regularly. It also hosts outdoor exhibitions, which are always popular with the townspeople.

One of the main attractions of Elektrostal, the photo of which is available to almost every resident or visitor, is the Main Alley. On herpassers-by like to stroll along shady paths, townspeople rest by the fountain after a hard shift at the plant. Flower beds are the decoration of the alley. In 2006, a flower festival was held here for the first time, which has become traditional. Each enterprise of the city and private individuals give residents a real composition of fresh flowers, which pleases with bright colors all summer long. A riot of colors, aromas and a flight of fantasy reigns here. Walking through the park, you can see Snow White with a basket, a bright well, a multi-tiered cake made from fresh flowers, hearts of lovers or a fabulous house. It is almost impossible not to take a photo against the background of these compositions.

There is a cultural center in the city. It hosts performances by local creative teams and visiting stars, performances and circus performances.

In 1971, the ice palace "Crystal" was opened in the city. Almost immediately, a children's and youth hockey team was organized, which gained sports fame. This is the home sports arena for the Elektrostal hockey team. Matches of different levels are held on the ice.

There are sections for children who go in for hockey or figure skating. Citizens come here with their families to cheer for their favorite team or go ice skating.

Elektrostal is a city with a heroic past. During the war years, more than 12 thousand citizens came to the recruiting station and went to the front to defend their homeland. Almost 4 thousand of them did not return from the battle. To these heroesdedicated to the memorial complex with the inextinguishable Eternal Flame, opened in 1968

But the electricians took part in the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya. By decision of the city authorities, their memory is also immortalized in the memorial complex.

It has become a good tradition for newlyweds to lay flowers at this monument.

In 1999, a museum and exhibition complex was opened in the city, where, in addition to the exhibition hall, there are numerous circles for children, classes for young people, and a creative workshop. Various festivals, exhibitions, city holidays and other events are held within the walls and on the territory of the complex, which attract many spectators.

Listing the sights of Elektrostal, it is impossible not to mention the temples. There are several of them in the city: the church of St. John of Kronstadt, St. Andrew's Church, the hospital church of St. Panteleimon. Another new church is being built. In appearance, the temples look ancient, monumental, in the Novgorod style. But they were all built at the end of the 20th century.

Let there be no ancient artifacts among the sights of Elektrostal. But on the other hand, all of them are connected with the history of the city, with everyday work and military exploits of ordinary residents.

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