Lebedevka’s story can be explored through several specific points of interest: the road connection to Iskitim, a local history that dates back to its naming in the late 1950s, and the memorial complex. A district calendar from 2021 also lists the holiday «Den' belykh zhuravley» for October 22. These topics give you a starting point for deciding, before looking for a holiday apartment, whether to plan your stay around a calendar date or focus on local history and remembrance.
Getting There and Getting Your Bearings
The intermunicipal road «Iskitim – Lebedevka» connects Iskitim and Lebedevka. The road is therefore a clear point of reference for navigating the region. If you choose Lebedevka as your overnight base, take this connection into account when planning your journey and arrange the details around your travel dates.
The Village Name in History
In the late 1950s, the central settlement of the state farm received the new official name Lebedevka. The village name is thus rooted in the history of this agricultural enterprise. For historical context, it is important to distinguish this naming from the memorials added later: the name dates to the late 1950s, while the monument and memorial stone were created in the decades that followed. This makes it possible to consider local history and remembrance as two distinct themes of a stay.
The Memorial Complex and Its Dedications
The memorial complex in Lebedevka includes a monument erected in 1985 to those who fell in the Great Patriotic War. A memorial stone for home-front workers and children of the war was also installed there in 2015. The initiative came from the veterans’ council and the administration of the Sovkhozny Village Council. The two memorials differ both in the year they were created and in the groups to whom they are dedicated. This distinction helps visitors understand that the complex is not a single monument with just one dedication.
The memorial complex was renovated in 2024. It includes a paved area around the monument and footpaths. For visitors interested in local remembrance, the complex offers a specific focus. The monument and stone can be considered as separate elements: one commemorates those who fell, the other home-front workers and children of the war.
Holiday on October 22
The 2021 district calendar lists the holiday «Den' belykh zhuravley» as being observed annually in Lebedevka on October 22. If this occasion is important to your trip, check the dates for the edition in your chosen travel year in advance. This makes the calendar entry a practical guide for choosing your dates, without assuming that a later event will take place based solely on the earlier listing.
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