Samara embankment, Beach and street along Volga River in Samara, Russia
The waterfront runs five kilometers along the left bank of the Volga, connecting walking paths, green spaces, and squares for recreation and sport. Granite slabs pave the main path, while tree-lined avenues and smaller parks divide the stretch into several sections.
The city government began construction in the 1930s after clearing wooden houses and warehouses, continuing the work in 1940. After the Second World War, additional sections were built and the promenade became the city's preferred leisure space.
Locals walk along the waterfront promenade, especially on summer evenings, when families sit on benches and watch the water. The name Samara comes from a river of the same name that flows into the Volga here, recalling the Tatar past of the region.
Access is available at several points and the paths are mostly flat, making walking easy. On weekends and holidays more people are out, especially in the afternoon and evening.
In the fourth section, terraces climb the steep slope and offer different viewing levels over the river. A monument shaped like a boat marks the city's 400th anniversary and serves visitors as a landmark.
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