Grove once threatened now rests under snow

This patch of urban greenery is still holding on.
Apr 26, 2026
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The grove is located on the left bank of the Don River.

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The last patch of wild nature near the center of Rostov has wrapped itself in a snowy blanket and fallen asleep. In the left-bank grove it is quiet and peaceful now. In cold weather, almost no one comes here, and the trees rest calmly awaiting spring. But the main thing is that so far no one is encroaching on this territory — neither by cutting nor by subsequent development. And such encroachments have happened before. Read more

It is hard to meet people here.

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Recent news says that the idea of development has been abandoned. Governor Yuri Slyusar announced that a decision has been made to preserve and improve the grove.

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We show what this area on the left bank looks like on frosty days.

Tree trunks bent due to strong winds.

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You need to walk very carefully here.

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Everything is covered with snow.

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Trodden paths can be distinguished even now.

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There are many fallen trees.

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Real winter.

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Don«t leave trash behind.

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Someone still comes here for a walk.

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View of the grove from Voroshilovsky Bridge.

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