Genichesk

A Mural and the railway in Henichesk

Description

  • The mural of the work of local artist Liliia Konieva, located on the berth fence on the Henichesk Strait (Tonkyi)

The mural of the work of local artist Liliia Konieva, located on the berth fence on the Henichesk Strait (Tonkyi), depicts the old Henichesk in the locomotive depot area, namely those times when transport operations of passenger and goods traffic led the city’s economy.

The mural of the work of local artist Liliia Konieva, located on the berth fence on the Henichesk Strait (Tonkyi), depicts the old Henichesk in the locomotive depot area, namely those times when transport operations of passenger and goods traffic led the city’s economy.

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HISTORY

  • It all started with the fact that in 1876 a railway line from the Lozova-Sevastopol line was laid in Henichesk.
  • The first railway station in the city was wooden, but very beautiful and well maintained.
  • The railway line for the export of salt from the salt minesled from Henichesk to the Arabat Arrow.
  • In the winter of 1970, hurricane winds of 30–35 m/s, which did not stop for several months, broke out in Azov. As a result, the railway at the Arabat Arrowwas destroyed.

It all started with the fact that in 1876 a railway line from the Lozova-Sevastopol line was laid in Henichesk. A grain stream flowed through it to the port, and salt and shell sand were carried from here for the construction of the railway.Also, until 1917, a passenger train went from Henichesk to Novooleksiivka twice a day.

The first railway station in the city was wooden, but very beautiful and well maintained. The central entrance led through a stonedogleg stair, decorated with flowers.Before the Revolution, the station had two large halls, one of which was a checkpoint with ticket offices and a buffet, and the second one was a waiting room with a stage. Sometimes, an orchestra played there. The floor was paved with multicolored ornamentaltiles.There were steps on both sides of the southern wall of the station, down to the platform. The exit to the trains was paid, according to the apron ticket. The whole station was buried in flowers.

It all started with the fact that in 1876 a railway line from the Lozova-Sevastopol line was laid in Henichesk. A grain stream flowed through it to the port, and salt and shell sand were carried from here for the construction of the railway.Also, until 1917, a passenger train went from Henichesk to Novooleksiivka twice a day.

The first railway station in the city was wooden, but very beautiful and well maintained. The central entrance led through a stonedogleg stair, decorated with flowers.Before the Revolution, the station had two large halls, one of which was a checkpoint with ticket offices and a buffet, and the second one was a waiting room with a stage. Sometimes, an orchestra played there. The floor was paved with multicolored ornamentaltiles.There were steps on both sides of the southern wall of the station, down to the platform. The exit to the trains was paid, according to the apron ticket. The whole station was buried in flowers.

INTERESTING FACTS

  • At the northern wall of the platform, between the slopes, there was a water source. Water flowed from the lion’s mouth into the shell bowl. The station was considered one of the most favorite places of rest of the townspeople.
  • Extra class Syvash salt was highly valued in the world market; it was even exported to Egypt and Japan. In 1912, she received the Gold Medal at the Paris World Exhibition.

  • At the northern wall of the platform, between the slopes, there was a water source. Water flowed from the lion’s mouth into the shell bowl. The station was considered one of the most favorite places of rest of the townspeople.
  • Extra class Syvash salt was highly valued in the world market; it was even exported to Egypt and Japan. In 1912, she received the Gold Medal at the Paris World Exhibition.