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Neighbours: The Celebration Tour review – the perfect blend of poignancy and Toadfish jokes

This stage show sees the actors behind Paul Robinson and Toadie argue over who had most marriages, before a genuinely touching thank you to fans – who leave the show’s stars in tears

N eighbours being cancelled, Kylie and Jason Donovan reprising their roles and the soap creating international headlines for its celebratory finale … before being revived by a streaming service just over three months later is, no question, peak Neighbours .

The same can also be said for the tour. A one-off Live in Conversation special had been planned, featuring cast members talking about and sharing their favourite moments, to mark the Australian soap’s 35th anniversary in 2020. Those plans were then shelved because of Covid. Then last year, when the show was cancelled after Channel 5 decided to not renew its contract, Neighbours announced The Farewell Tour. Now, with the soap being picked up by Amazon’s Freevee streaming service , it has changed its name once again to Neighbours: The Celebration Tour.

The excitement in the room beforehand was palpable, the gift shop thronged with fans buying plastic Ramsay Street replica signs. The show itself, mostly consisting of a Q&A, leaned heavily into discussing the more surreal elements of the daytime soap that made it such a firm favourite. “Life on Neighbours for Toadie was about being involved in a bouncy castle accident, being run over, shot …” said the host, Leah Boleto, to the actor who portrayed him, Ryan Moloney, as a montage of those accidents played silently on a screen behind them.

“What?! It could happen!” declared Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy) when questioned about a storyline that involved her slipping on milk, banging her head and thinking she was a teenager. She recounted the time her character had to perform an emergency tracheostomy on Lou after he started choking in the aftermath of a tornado, aided only by a butter knife, a straw and instructions down the phone from her on-screen partner, Dr Karl Kennedy (Alan Fletcher). In case you are wondering, Lou made a full recovery. “All in a day’s work,” said Fletcher.

The audience cheered when shown a clip of Susan slapping Karl after he had admitted to an affair. April Rose Pengilly (Chloe Brennan) talked about how many Simpsons references she managed to slip into her dialogue. And Annie Jones (Plain Jane Superbrain) was introduced with a clip from a storyline where her son had revealed that he was an escort, followed by a portrait of Mrs Mangal falling off the wall and crashing to the ground.

This surrealism continued into the second half. It began with a montage of Neighbours explosions from over the years. Now with the cast sitting together, rather than being interviewed separately, there were lighthearted discussions on topics such as who had the most weddings, with Toadie’s seven (one notably ending with him accidentally driving off a cliff into the sea) beaten by Paul Robinson’s nine; the character, played by Stefan Dennis, has had six wives. It would have been nice if the cast had all sat together from the start of the show.

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The event was strongest when the cast spoke frankly about the shock of the soap’s cancellation, the pain they felt saying goodbye to the crew (some of whom left weeks before the final episode even aired), followed by their surprise that it had been saved . Neighbours was reincarnated by Amazon, but that was very much due to the fans, many of whom had been campaigning online for months and many of whom must have been in that audience. While the soap was often silly and surreal, it also contained a natural warmth and inclusiveness that many shows lack. The cast relished the opportunity to thank fans for their support, with several revealing that they had cried during the meet and greets that had taken place that day. It felt like a rare and genuine opportunity to say thank you.

It also ended with a rather touching moment. Directly before goading the entire audience into singing the soap’s theme tune, the cast got up from their seats and stood in a row at the front. Woodburne then reprised Susan’s narration from the soap’s final scene shown last July, when her character walked around Erinsborough making observations on her fellow neighbours. Only this time she shared the lines with her co-stars and added in several extra words. “Together we are … and we will continue to be … the perfect blend,” she said.

Neighbours: The Celebration Tour is at venues across the UK until 23 March, with a performance in Australia on 16 April

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Following on from the phenomenal SELL OUT success of The Celebration Tour, Neighbours is returning to the stage, with a new line-up, new stories, and a brand-new reason to celebrate.

Join some of your favourite faces from Ramsay Street as they celebrate four decades of the show’s history, for Neighbours – The 40 th  Anniversary Tour.

Expect surprises, never-before heard stories, and all the inside scoop on what life is really like in Erinsborough. Hosted (once again) by Leah Boleto, this will be the ultimate toast to over 9000 episodes of Neighbours.

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After 37 years, the beloved soap is finally coming to an end – but there's still time to tour the studio backlots

In its incredible 37 years run, Aussie soap  Neighbours  has well and truly made its way into the hearts of Australians (and a few million Brits). Sadly, the Aussie soap is finally coming to an end and the final episode will go live on August 1. If you'll be among those in mourning, then get one last taste of Ramsay Street by booking in for one of the final sessions of the Official Neighbours Tour. 

The tour takes you to suburban Melbourne, where you'll be taken on an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the exterior sets. Explore Lassiter's Complex (including Lassiter's Lake), Fitzgerald Motors, the Waterhole, Harold's Cafe and the famous houses. Your tour guide will provide you with plenty of gossip, insider information and tricks of the trade involved in filming the show. 

The tour is 3.5 hours in duration and will run every Saturday until July 30, with a final tour taking place on July 31, the day before the final episode airs. Tickets are $105 for children and $115 for adults aged 16 and older. 

To book, head to the Official Neighbours Tour website . 

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Neighbours: The Celebration Tour

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A UK tour from 1-23 March 2023, starting in Belfast and finishing in London. Originally planned as a one off in 2020 based in the Adelphi Theatre, London titled "In Conversation" this was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After news of the show's cancellation in 2022 it was then renamed and extended to a UK "Farewell Tour" and then renamed again to "The Celebration Tour" after Neighbours was brought back by Amazon Freevee.

• Alan Fletcher (aka Karl Kennedy )
• Jackie Woodburne (aka Susan Kennedy ) (all shows except Nottingham)
• Ryan Moloney (aka Jarrod 'Toadfish' Rebecch i)
• Annie Jones (aka Jane Harris )
• April Rose Pengilly (aka Chloe Brennan )
• Stefan Dennis (aka Paul Robinson )

Hosted by Leah Boleto

• 01 March - Belfast (Waterfront Hall)
• 03 March - Manchester (Bridgewater Hall)
• 05 March - Newcastle (02 City Hall)
• 06 March - Manchester (Bridgewater Hall)
• 08 March - Edinburgh (Festival Theatre)
• 10 March - Glasgow (SEC Armadillo)
• 12 March - Cardiff (St David's Hall)
• 13 March - London (The Palladium)
• 14 March - London (The Palladium)
• 16 March - Birmingham (Symphony Hall)
• 18 March - Brighton (The Brighton Centre)
• 19 March - Southampton (The Mayflower)
• 20 March - Nottingham (Royal Concert Hall)
• 22 March - Bath (The Forum)
• 23 March - London (The Palladium)

In addition, a one off "Celebration Show" was set in Melbourne on 16 April 2023 in Hamer Hall:

• Ian Smith (aka Harold Bishop )
• Anne Charleston (aka Madge Bishop )
• Lucinda Cowden (aka Melanie Pearson )
• Tim Kano (aka Leo Tanaka )

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Neighbours announces nationwide 40th anniversary cast tour

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Cult soap opera Neighbours has announced that a number of their cast members will be once again flying from Melbourne to the UK for a nationwide tour in 2025.

The Ramsay Street residents were last in our country last year, prior to commencement of filming of the new series of Neighbours on Amazon Freevee, where  they embarked on a sell-out fifteen date Celebration Tour.

It’s been a troubling time for the show in recent years, having been cancelled by broadcaster Channel 5 in 2022 – but this wasn’t the first time it was taken off the air.

Originally broadcast on the Seven Network, the show didn’t rate well outside of Melbourne where it is produced, and after eight months the final episode aired.

However, rival Channel 10 saw potential in the programme and picked it up for a new run two months later.

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The hugely successful revival saw additional sets added, new families and some now very familiar faces –  Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce  – joining the cast.

It also became Australia’s biggest media export, first arriving on BBC One in the UK in a shakeup to their daytime lineup in autumn 1986, before moving to Channel 5 in 2008. 

In a soap twist nobody saw coming, streaming giants  Amazon picked Neighbours up  and new episodes have aired daily on their ad-supported service Freevee since last September. 

Last month, the serial reached a  huge landmark of 9,000 episodes , and was celebrated with a number of nods to the past.

The upcoming tour will be hosted by Sky News anchor and self professed superfan Leah Boleto, who also appeared on last year’s road trip.

Cast will make appearances in 6 venues across the UK including the world-famous London Palladium, which first welcomed the show to perform as part of the Royal Variety Performance in 1988.

Neighbours 40th Tour dates and venues

• Monday 3rd February 2025: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
• Wednesday 5th February 2025: City Hall, Newcastle
• Friday 7th February 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
• Wednesday 12th February 2025: London Palladium
• Sunday 16th February 2025: Millennium Centre, Cardiff
• Tuesday 18th February 2025: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Organisers have teased a new star line-up, never before-heard stories and surprises plus all the inside scoop on what life is really like in Erinsborough.

Last year, Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy), Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), Ryan Maloney (Toadfish Rebecchi), Annie Jones (Jane Harris) and April-Rose Pengilly (Chloe Brennan) took to the stage, but next year’s names have yet to be announced.

The news comes just weeks after Ryan announced his own solo tour .

In an exclusive interview with Metro.co.uk, he told us:

‘I think it’s going to be a little bit different,’

‘I want it to be a sort of cross between television aspects and theatre at the same time and just bring to the forefront that I’m a performer and I’ve been doing it since I was eight years old on stage, doing musicals and comic theatre and performing and hosting – all that kind of jazz

‘I think it’s time to let people in and show them something a bit different, [so they can] see what Ryan’s really like.’

Tickets will go on general sale on 10th April at 10am with a pre-sale on 8th April also at 10am.

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The Official "Neighbours" Tour of Ramsay Street

Behind-the-scenes access to Ramsey Street on an official "Neighbours" tour

Learn about how australia's longest-running soap opera is made, visit famous exterior sets from the show, convenient round-trip transport from central melbourne, why take this tour.

"Neighbours" is Australia’s longest-running soap opera and this official Ramsey Street tour offers fans behind-the-scenes access. Visit the studio backlot and the exterior sets and go behind-the-scenes to explore sets from the show including Lassiter’s Lake, The Waterhole, and Harold's Café.

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Waterfront Hall has been a beacon of peace within Belfast. First opening its doors in 1997, it came at a turning point in the history of the city and has since gone on to host some of the most iconic names to visit Belfast. Designed by local architects Robinson McIlwaine and built by contractors Gilbert Ash, the Waterfront Hall was introduced to the people of Belfast in an opening concert on 17 January 1997, where guests were treated to a breath-taking performance by Ulster Orchestra in collaboration with world-renowned flautist, Sir James Galway, and internationally-acclaimed pianist, Barry Douglas. Since its inaugural concert, Waterfront Hall was making headlines again when it hosted U2 for the infamous ‘Yes’ concert; a free concert for the youth of Belfast which was envisioned as a last hope to get the ‘yes’ vote over the line in the historic referendum that took place just three days later. The people of Belfast took the world by surprise when 71% of the voters opted for peace, overwhelmingly endorsing the Good Friday Agreement which was instrumental in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.

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As Belfast rebuilt itself moving into the 21st Century, the economy grew and the nightlife economy was rejuvenated. Waterfront Hall was fundamental in the development of the city of Belfast hosting some of the biggest names in live entertainment; Van Morrison, Blondie, Neil Diamond, One Direction and Snow Patrol have all graced the stage of Waterfront Hall and brought their energy to the city of the Belfast.

In 2016, the portfolio grew and a £29.5M extension was granted to establish Northern Ireland’s largest convention centre, ICC Belfast . The status of Belfast was growing in Europe and it was fast-becoming the vibrant city we have before us today.

The future is rich for Belfast, and it’s our role as a city to show every visitor and artist our energy and passion for live entertainment…and that starts at the Waterfront Hall !

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Following on from the phenomenal success of The Celebration Tour , Neighbours is returning to the stage, with a new line-up, new stories, and a brand-new reason to celebrate.

Join some of your favourite faces from Ramsay Street as they celebrate four decades of the show’s history, for Neighbours – The 40th Anniversary Tour – coming to The London Palladium.

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The train takes you here from Moscow (from Kazanskaya train station) in approximately 16 hours or from Volgograd in about 20 hours. Ulyanovsk Main Station is located 6 km from the city center.

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Ulyanovsk has an extensive public transportation network that includes buses, trolleys, and trams. It is very affordable, but congested and may be quite confusing. You won't find any route maps or schedules, neither at bus stops nor in buses. Fee collectors usually don't speak English. Express buses and semi-private van routes are more comfortable and more expensive. Taxis are not expensive, and that's your best bet if you want to get somewhere (relatively) quickly, in (relative) comfort (almost all cars are old Russian ladas or over 10 year old non-Russian cars), and without much hassle. They are also most likely to have English speaking drivers (one in 1000) and superloud Russian pop music.

Getting between the banks of the Volga is a problem. There is a two lane bridge connecting the banks and it's nearly always congested, so if you're unlucky, it can take a couple of hours. Most locals avoid going over the bridge if they can. A four-lane bridge was planned to relieve these problems.

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As the home town of Lenin, it's worth visiting the Lenin Memorial Centre and Gardens and museums based in his former houses. There is also a museum dedicated to the poet 'Goncharov' and the war memorial at the end of the main street 'Ulitsa Goncharova' offers breathtaking views over the Volga.

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In winter, try cross-country skiing along the Sviaga river, in summer take a boat ride over the reservoir.

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The city's main shopping centre 'Tsum' is basic to say the least but does offer some basic shopping.

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• Shpinat , Ulitsa Kirova, 79 ( in Rakurs Hotel ), ☏ +7 842 258-53-41 . An upscale restaurant with small portions but big on presentation if that appeals to you. ( updated Feb 2021 )
• Gonzo , Ulitsa Goncharova, 48+7 842 244-44-22 ( across from Hilton Garden Inn ), ☏ +7 842 244-44-22 . Lots of tasty Russian dishes, particularly heavy on meat. ( updated Feb 2021 )
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The capital of Tatarstan , Kazan , is a stunning city just 7 hours train ride from Ulyanovsk.

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Ulyanovsk is a city in Russia located about 870 km southeast of Moscow, the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast. It is named in memory of Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin), a native of this city.

The population of Ulyanovsk is about 622,900 (2022), the area - 316 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 8422, the postal codes - 432000-432073.

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History of Ulyanovsk

Ulyanovsk in the 17th-19th centuries.

In 1648, by decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the fortress of Sinbirsk was founded on the right bank of the Volga River in order to protect the eastern borders of the Tsardom of Russia from the raids of nomadic tribes (Nogai Tatars), as well as to colonize the Volga region.

In the fall of 1670, Sinbirsk was unsuccessfully besieged by the army of Stepan Razin - the Don Cossack, who was the leader of the 1670-1671 uprising, the largest in the history of pre-Petrine Russia. In 1678, 1,579 people lived in Sinbirsk.

In 1729, the coat of arms of Sinbirsk was approved - a white pillar topped with a golden crown in the azure field. In 1780, Sinbirsk was renamed Simbirsk. In 1793, 13,317 people lived in this town.

In 1812, Ivan Goncharov, a famous Russian novelist and critic, was born in Simbirsk. In 1836, Emperor Nicholas I visited Simbirsk and made a lot of orders for the construction of new buildings in the town, especially in its central part. In 1840, the Simbirsk Theological Seminary was opened.

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In 1845, a monument to Nikolay Karamzin (1766-1826) was opened - the author of one of the first generalizing works on the history of Russia and a reformer of the Russian literary language, who was born near Simbirsk. Today, this monument erected in Karamzin Public Garden is one of the symbols of Ulyanovsk. In 1848, one of the first libraries in the Volga region was opened in this town - the Karamzin Public Library.

In the summer of 1864, a terrible fire occurred in Simbirsk, which lasted 9 days. Only one fourth of the town buildings survived. In 1867, the merchant Yurgens opened the first bookstore in Simbirsk. In 1870, the future “leader of the world revolution” Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) was born in Simbirsk. Alexander Kerensky, a prominent Russian politician and statesman, was born here in 1881. According to the 1897 census, 43.3 thousand people lived in Simbirsk.

Ulyanovsk in the first half of the 20th century

From 1908 to 1912, Igor Kurchatov, the future creator of the Soviet atomic bomb, lived in Simbirsk with his parents and studied at the local gymnasium. In 1916, the construction of the Imperial Bridge over the Volga River was completed in Simbirsk. With a length of 2,089 meters, it was the longest bridge in the Russian Empire at that time.

After the First World War and the Russian Civil War, the city’s industry was in ruin. During the war years, not a single building was constructed in Simbirsk, street lighting disappeared, boulevards and parks fell into disrepair, up to a hundred residential buildings were destroyed.

On May 9, 1924, in connection with the death of Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov (Lenin), Simbirsk was renamed into Ulyanovsk, and Simbirsk Governorate - into Ulyanovsk Governorate. Other proposed options for the new name of the city were such as “Lenin”, “Leninsk”, “Ilyich”.

By the end of the 1930s, almost all churches in Ulyanovsk were destroyed or used for other purposes. On the eve of the Second World War, Ulyanovsk was a provincial city with a population of about 110 thousand people. There were no large industrial enterprises, with the exception of the 3rd State Plant named after Volodarsky (Ulyanovsk Cartridge Plant) - one of the oldest defense enterprises in Russia, specializing in the production of cartridges for rifled weapons.

During the Second World War, Ulyanovsk became the place of evacuation of 17 industrial enterprises from the occupied regions and the front line. The Minsk Tank School, renamed the 2nd Ulyanovsk Tank School, was relocated from Minsk, the Mogilev Military Infantry School, which became the Ulyanovsk Military Infantry School, was relocated from Mogilev. In 1942, a medical institute evacuated from Voronezh began to work in Ulyanovsk.

From October 1941 to August 1943, the Moscow Patriarchate was in evacuation in Ulyanovsk, headed by Metropolitan Sergius. From 1942 to 1945, Andrei Sakharov, the future creator of the hydrogen bomb, academician and human rights activist worked at the Ulyanovsk Machine-Building Plant.

On January 19, 1943, Ulyanovsk became the center of the newly formed Ulyanovsk Oblast. From the second half of 1941 to the beginning of 1942, the population of Ulyanovsk, due to the evacuees, doubled and amounted to more than 200 thousand people. By 1945, as a result of re-evacuation, it decreased by 50 thousand and amounted to 152 thousand people.

Ulyanovsk after the Second World War

In the post-war period, Ulyanovsk became an industrial city. In 1953, during the construction of the Volga cascade of hydroelectric power plants, part of Ulyanovsk was included in the flooding zone of the Kuibyshev reservoir. In 1957, the Ulyanovsk airport was built. Since the 1960s, thanks to the high rates of housing and industrial construction, Ulyanovsk began to grow rapidly both in area and in population. On May 5, 1967, the 300,000th resident of the city was born.

In the 1969-1970s, in honor of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Lenin, the historical center of Ulyanovsk was built up with modern buildings: the hotel “Sovetskaya”, the House of Artists, the Memorial Center of Vladimir Lenin, the hotel “Venets”, the new railway station Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny, the new river station, the central airport Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny, the central department store, the central bus station, the Palace of Pioneers, the park “Friendship of Peoples”, etc.

With the construction of the Memorial Center of Vladimir Lenin, Ulyanovsk became one of the main tourist centers of the USSR, after Moscow and Leningrad. The city was not closed to foreigners, which distinguished it from many other industrial regional centers, but foreign tourists were not allowed to deviate from the route. On June 1, 1973, the 400,000th resident of Ulyanovsk was born. On April 16, 1982, the population of Ulyanovsk exceeded 500 thousand people.

On June 5, 1983, in Ulyanovsk, the river cruise ship “Alexander Suvorov” crashed into the railway bridge across the Volga (the Imperial Bridge). By mistake of the crew, the ship tried to pass under the non-navigable span of the bridge. As a result, more than 170 people died. The large number of casualties is explained by the fact that at the time of the collision, most of the passengers were in the movie theater and on the dance floor on the upper deck, which was completely destroyed by the collision with the bridge girder.

On July 17, 1987, the 600,000th resident of Ulyanovsk was born. The city’s tourist significance declined sharply after the collapse of the USSR. In 1998, Ulyanovsk celebrated its 350th anniversary.

In the 2000s, there was a discussion about the reverse renaming of the city to Simbirsk, but the residents of Ulyanovsk for the most part did not support this proposal. In 2009, the arches of the old railway bridge were replaced. On November 24, 2009, the Presidential Bridge across the Volga was opened, the second longest in Russia, with a length of about 6 kilometers.

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General view of Ulyanovsk

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Soviet architecture in Ulyanovsk

Hotel Venets in Ulyanovsk

Ulyanovsk - Features

From 1648 to 1780, the name of Ulyanovsk was Sinbirsk, and from 1780 to 1924 - Simbirsk. This name was given to the town by its founder, Bogdan Khitrovo, after the name of the settlement of Sinbir (named after the Bulgarian prince Sinbir), the remains of which were located nearby. In 1924, after the death of Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin), Simbirsk was renamed into Ulyanovsk.

Ulyanovsk is located in a forest-steppe zone on the Volga Upland, on both banks of the Volga River (Kuybyshev Reservoir). The climate is moderately continental. The average temperature in February is minus 10.4 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20.2 degrees Celsius. A characteristic feature of Ulyanovsk is the constant winds blowing from the Volga.

This city is a major transport point, lying between central Russia and the Urals. Neighboring regional centers are three to five hours away by car. There are two international airports near the city - Ulyanovsk-Central (ULV) and Ulyanovsk-Vostochny (ULY).

The banks of the Volga in Ulyanovsk are connected by two bridges. The old railway bridge was officially opened in 1916 and was named “Imperial of His Majesty Nicholas II”. In 1917, it was renamed Freedom Bridge. In 2009, it again began to be called “Imperial Bridge”. The new bridge (also called “Presidential Bridge”) was commissioned on November 26, 2009.

Public transport is represented by trams, trolleybuses, buses, and minibuses. In Ulyanovsk tram lines are located exclusively in the right-bank part of the city and trolleybus lines are in the left-bank part. In the last years of the USSR, it was planned to build a subway in Ulyanovsk.

It is a multi-ethnic city. The ethnic composition according to the 2010 All-Russian Population Census: Russians (77.65%), Tatars (12.64%), Chuvash (5.02%), Mordovians (1.4%). The economy of the city is based on the enterprises of the automotive industry, engine building, aircraft building, instrument making, machine building, and metalworking.

Ulyanovsk has a high potential for the development of the tourism industry. The tourist image of Ulyanovsk as “The Birthplace of Vladimir Lenin” is supplemented with some new ones now: “Russian provincial town of the 19th century”, “Homeland of Oblomov”, “Architectural Museum in the Open Air”.

The City Day of Ulyanovsk is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday in September.

Main Attractions of Ulyanovsk

Lenin Memorial - a whole museum complex dedicated to Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) and his family. This is one of the largest historical and museum complexes in the Volga region. The main building was constructed for the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth in 1970.

This is the only museum in the world that reflects the entire life of Lenin. It has more than 70 thousand exhibits including authentic belongings of the Ulyanov family, documents, photographs, and other items related to different periods of Russian history. Lenin Square, 1.

House-Museum of Vladimir Lenin . The exhibition of this museum is located on the territory of a wooden estate - a monument of urban architecture that belonged to the Ulyanov family at the end of the 19th century. Lenin spent his childhood and youth here. Lenina Street, 68.

Novy Venets Boulevard - a pedestrian street in the center of Ulyanovsk located on the highest point of the city. From here you can see the Volga, Imperial Bridge, and city districts. The boulevard was finally built up in the 1960s. The construction of many buildings was related to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s birth.

Museum of Local Lore named after Ivan Goncharov . This museum occupies a beautiful mansion with an elegant tower built as a monument to the great Russian writer Ivan Goncharov. The exhibition halls display archaeological artifacts and fossils. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the life and work of Ivan Goncharov. An interesting numismatic collection and an exhibition of folk costumes also attract the attention of visitors. Novy Venets Boulevard, 3/4.

Historical and Memorial Museum of Ivan Goncharov - a magnificent building, which is a historical and architectural sight of Ulyanovsk. In 1812, the famous Russian writer Ivan Goncharov was born in one of its rooms. The exposition occupies all three floors of the building. A separate hall is dedicated to the history of the building itself, in the remaining halls there are thematic exhibitions related to the personality of the writer and his family. There are also halls that house historical collections and a collection of merchant household items. The tower of the building houses the Museum of the History of the Simbirsk Town Clocks. Goncharova Street, 20.

Museum “Simbirsk Classical Gymnasium” . Simbirsk was one of the first Russian cities to introduce secondary education for children. The museum exposition is dedicated to the history of the development of education in the Russian Empire. It is located in a former gymnasium, where Vladimir Ulyanov and Alexander Kerensky studied at one time. Inside, the atmosphere of the 19th century has been recreated. The interiors of classrooms, halls, dressing rooms, and a gym have been restored. The building that houses the museum was constructed in 1790. Spasskaya Street, 18.

Museum “Fire Department of Simbirsk-Ulyanovsk” . The exposition of this museum is located in the 19th century building previously occupied by the town fire brigade. The museum was opened after the restoration of the building in 1979. The collection consists of pre-revolutionary and Soviet sections. In the central part there is a diorama depicting the fire of 1894 in Simbirsk. Lenin Street, 43.

Historical and architectural complex “Simbirsk Fortified Line” . At the time of the foundation of Ulyanovsk, the Simbirsk line protected the Russian land from the raids of nomads from the east. Today, you can find a unique historical and architectural museum here. It features a defensive fortress and an earthen rampart, which were restored based on historical documents and remains found by archaeologists in Simbirsk. The exposition includes examples of Russian weapons, old documents, maps, diagrams, decrees, and a model of a water mill. Leo Tolstoy Street, 43a.

Museum of the History of Civil Aviation . This museum located near the airport Ulyanovsk-Tsentralny has an airfield and 4 halls with exhibits illustrating the history of aviation from the time of the Russian Civil War to the present day. In terms of the total number of exhibits (about 9 thousand), it is the country’s largest aviation museum. One of the unique exhibits is the Tu-144 supersonic airliner. Aviatsionnaya Street, 20a.

Balalaika Museum - a unique museum with a collection of the rarest balalaikas (a musical instrument very popular in pre-revolutionary and Soviet Russia). The guests of the museum are invited to immerse themselves in the world of village music, to hear the sound of real peasant balalaikas. Here you can also taste tea made from herbs collected in the forests of the Ulyanovsk region. Bebelya Street, 19.

Savior Ascension Cathedral - a picturesque Orthodox church of sky-blue color built in the Baroque style in the 2000s to replace the demolished Ascension Cathedral (albeit in a different place). Ulyanovskaya Street, 2.

Holy Resurrection-Germanovsky Cathedral - one of the oldest churches in Ulyanovsk built in the early 18th century. During the years of Soviet power, it was closed and used as the state archive. In 2003, the building was returned to the Orthodox diocese. Gogolya Lane, 11.

House of Merchant Bokounin - a beautiful monument of wooden architecture, one of the architectural gems of Ulyanovsk. It was erected at the beginning of the 20th century on the territory of the estate of the Ulyanovsk merchant Sergei Bokounin. Part of the premises is occupied by the restaurant “Teremok”. Radishcheva Street, 4.

The Volga River (Kuibyshev Reservoir) - the largest artificial reservoir on the Volga created in the 1950s. The reservoir is 500 km long, with a maximum width of 44 km. Its powerful water resources are used to generate electricity. Due to its gigantic size, it significantly affected the Volga itself, changed the flow regime and began the processes of coastal washout. Home to many species of fish, the reservoir attracts fishing enthusiasts to its shores.

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'We’re your neighbors' | Community members celebrate the Big Nosh Fundraiser

T he Tree of Life Congregation , one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Columbia, held its annual fundraiser, the Big Nosh, on Sunday. The yearly event brings the community together for food and culture.

“It usually happens in May," Patty Tucker said. "It’s our annual fundraiser; we provide all different kinds of Jewish food."

Tucker, the president of the Tree of Life Synagogue, said they’ve been holding the event for 20 years, providing options like matzah ball soup, brisket and more.

“I love the latkes, and we just love the food; it’s really good," Vanessa Mota said. "The brisket melts in your mouth."

“We are a diverse group; already, we have an American, we have a Brazilian, and I’m from South Africa, so we’re used to being in different cultures and trying different food,” Mark Geel said.

But it’s not all about food. The event also offers a chance to learn about new or different cultures. The Rabbi, Erik Uriarte, said many people who attend have different religious backgrounds.

“So, the Jewish community has been part of Columbia for - our synagogue is 128 years old, and the Jewish community has been part of South Carolina since even before the United States began,” Uriarte said.

Community members also had the chance to tour the museum and sanctuary to learn about the Jewish faith.

“It's always important to say that, 'Hey, we are part of the greater community; we’re your neighbors,' and we don’t just want to be this building that people drive past,” he said.

The money raised at the fundraiser went toward funding the synagogue’s budget.

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Police in Georgia rounded up a half dozen squatters who were bedding down in a $450,000 suburban home for months — after tracing a neighbor’s stolen car to their driveway.

The six intruders, who moved into the empty house at 4300 Caveat Court on Christmas Day, had long become a nuisance in the neighborhood, local residents told WANF-TV News .

“They buy these homes, and the people say they can afford them. They do the paperwork, and they’re supposed to buy it back from the company,” said Mel Keyton, president of the Hampton Oaks Homeowners Association. “They never buy it back.

“They leave the house vacant, squatters move in,” Keyton said. “We don’t know who these people are and what they’re doing.”

Keyton said the squatters broke into another empty home in the neighborhood while the owners were out of town and stole their car.

Cops caught up with the crew on Saturday and placed them in handcuffs.

“Not knowing who’s living amongst us, it really makes you feel uneasy and you just don’t feel safe,” association vice president Kendra Snorton told Fox affiliate WAGA-TV . “You don’t feel safe.

“The ringleader, we see him walking his dog all the time,” Snorton said. “He’s very courteous and polite when he interacts with the community.”

Saturday’s arrests come in the wake of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signing the Georgia Squatter Reform Act on April 24, which gives homeowners more authority to boot unwanted squatters.

“Hopefully it won’t get this bad,” Keyton told WAGA of the squatter dilemma. “Hopefully we won’t have to use this amount of police.”

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