How Foma arranged the South of Russia
Thomas lived. He lived far away, in the county of Devonshire from distant England. And there was called Thomas Kobley. But by the will of fate he ended up in Russia. Only here they began to call him Foma Aleksandrovich Koble.
The history of its appearance in the south of Russia is banal and simple. The 30-year-old naval officer, the future Vice Admiral Nikolai Mordvinov, as was customary then, served in the English fleet. And one day he fell in love with the beautiful Englishwoman Henrietta Alexandrovna Koblei. Without hesitation, he got married. And returning to his homeland, he took with him her brother Thomas Kobley.
In Russia, young Thomas Koblei enters military service and receives the Russian name Foma Aleksandrovich Koblei. Participated in the second Russian-Turkish war. He showed courage in the capture of Ochakov and became an adjutant at Kutuzov himself.
For excellent service, he received from the treasury 12 acres of then still wild and virgin lands on the left bank of the Tiligul estuary. Today, the well-known resort of Koblevo is located on this site.
And already in the rank of major general, he becomes the commandant of the city of Odessa. Together with the legendary Duke de Richelieu, Koblet actively equips the city. The heyday of activity was the period from 1814 to 1815, when he acted as the mayor of Odessa.
Every journey starts with a road. Strange as it may seem, the most convenient way to get to Koblevo is through Odessa. The fastest way is by plane. Flight to the southern capital is provided by four airlines. Motor Sich (https://flymotorsich. com) serves the Kyiv airport. I. Sikorsky (Zhulyany) (https://iev. aero). SkyUp Airlines (https://skyup. aero), Roza Vetrov (https://windrose. aero) and Ukraine International Airlines (https://www. flyuia. com) fly from Boryspil Airport (https://kbp. aero ). Travel time 1-1.2 hours. But the price. . . Not everyone can afford it.
Therefore, the train is the most popular mode of transport. About a dozen trains run from Kyiv to Odessa. But due to the popularity of the destination and the summer season, it is very problematic to buy tickets. Even on the official website of Ukrzaliznytsia (https://www. uz. gov. ua).
Buses save the day. But how to find the right flight? Go to the ticket office of the bus station? Long, uncomfortable and a big waste of time. Moreover, flights depart from several points. Saves his majesty the Internet. You can go to the website of a particular bus station or bus station and see the schedule. And then buy a ticket. But there are about a dozen bus stations and bus stations in Kyiv. And sorting through them is a rather tedious task. In this situation, ticket aggregators will help.
Despite such a tricky name, everything is quite simple. One site contains offers from several stations and bus stations at once. The amount depends on the level of this same collector. Moreover, most do not have direct access to the sale of tickets. That is, they are intermediaries of intermediaries. Accordingly, lower reliability and higher price. There are very few who sell directly. Firstly, the old site http://bus. com. ua and the new https://busfor. ua and https://inbus. ua.
The site https://inbus. ua has clear advantages. Features an advanced filter. That is, unreliable bus services remain behind the scenes. But the main thing is reliability. After all, the company owner of the CoDrive website is a software developer for Ukrainian bus stations. And only CoDrive is provided with exclusive conditions from partner bus stations. As a result, they sell bus tickets with a guarantee of seat availability and boarding the bus. You can also buy tickets at the terminals. All for the convenience of passengers.
Odessa direction is distinguished by a mass of proposals. Flights are operated by many companies. Accordingly, there is freedom of choice. Everyone decides what is more important to him. Some people care about the price. For others, comfort and reliability are a priority.
Late departure time does not interrupt the day of departure. Moreover, it is very easy to get to the Vydubychi bus station. Metro, trolleybus, buses and minibuses. And there is a bus station at the crossroads of major highways.
Finally boarding is announced. The bus should be of high comfort. There were a bunch of chips painted in the advertisement, but the increased distance between the rows of seats and ergonomic seats were especially pleasing. No matter how! Ordinary double-decker cattle truck. Such a fun yellow color.
A couple of minutes to the exit to the Capital Highway and you can relax. As far as possible in this situation. Despite the fact that the segment of the Odessa highway to the city of Bela Tserkov is felt even with the most comfortable suspension. And the road is far from perfect.
Odessa is still waiting
Whatever it was, but early in the morning the bus still arrives in Odessa at the Starosennaya bus station. It is located across the street from the train station. In the neighborhood are two more of her sisters - "Privoz" and "Privokzalnaya". And an abundance of urban transport. From here you can go anywhere.
Station Square was once called Prison Square. This name was received from the corresponding institution located here. But it's not kosher to greet dear guests with such a rude hint. Therefore, the square with the railway station was renamed.
Literally opposite the station on Panteleymonovskaya Street stands a chic cathedral. And oddly enough with the same name. Once a former church, then a former planetarium, then again a cathedral. In general, there is definitely some relation to heaven here.
By the way, it is on Panteleimonovskaya on one of the houses that there is a sign with three street names. The royal eagle - Novorybnaya, the Soviet sickle and hammer - Chizhikov, the Ukrainian trident - Panteleimonovskaya. As they say to everyone for every taste.
A rather shabby underground passage leads to Pushkinskaya Street. One of a number of rows leading towards the sea. On the opposite side, behind the dense foliage, the temple of Elijah the prophet is hidden. And then the once famous Central Department Store. Alas, his glory remained in the past.
Malaya Arnautskaya is one of the transverse streets. After all, one should not forget that the center of Odessa was built in a progressive square-nested way at that time. That makes life much easier for curious tourists.
By the way, the agro-sized gloomy skyscraper opposite is the Black Sea Hotel. And here is an unusual type of bench. Just massive wooden beams fastened together. A motley hare condescendingly looks at this disgrace from the wall.
Strange as it may seem, but the unremarkable street, which is clogged with nothing, turns out to be the famous Aleksandrovsky Prospekt. There is still an ancient electrical substation on the corner. Behind it, a small chapel hides among the trees.
Soon a sharp eye catches a small sign with a pointer, hanging somewhere high above his head. Student canteen. How much is hidden in just a few words. For many years she saved hungry travelers. Alas, the holy place is now closed.
But for some reason, the large square that opens is called Starobazarny Square. In the center of which rises one of the most original monuments of Odessa - Ataman Golovaty. The fact is that the leader of the Cossacks is completely lost next to his horse. And the latter stands with its back to Preobrazhenskaya Street, from which the perspective of the monument opens. So, among the people, the monument was called the monument to the rear of the horse of Ataman Golovaty.
Behind Uspenskaya Street, the prospect finally appears in all its glory. Its width reaches eighty meters. And this part is opened by a monument to Ivan Franko, who also repeatedly came to Odessa for treatment.
In the center of the avenue from Troitskaya Street to Evreyskaya Street, a book market is hiding under the crowns of trees. The famous Odessa "Book", which migrated here from Greek Square. And if you wander back and forth along the boulevard, then you can see a lot of other interesting things.
But there are no less tasty raisins on the parallel Preobrazhenskaya street. For example, a very touching monument to Petya and Gavrik. For some reason, they just sat down at the liquor store.
But the legendary actress Vera Kholodnaya is open to the coveted admiration of a respectable audience. And as if offering a choice - either throw yourself into the passionate arms of Melpomene, or humbly turn to God. After all, behind her among the trees you can see the Transfiguration Cathedral.
And now, behind him, the former possessions of Thomas Koble begin. The commandant-general owned a whole quarter of housing construction, bounded by Dvoryanskaya, Koblevskaya, Torgovaya, Sadovaya streets. It is interesting that Koblevskaya Street became such during the life of our Scot.
A foreigner who became the favorites of Odessans. Reckless, cheerful and, at the same time, colossally responsible in his work. He sang Scottish songs and spoke Russian with a sweet accent. This is how he was remembered in the hearts of grateful residents of the city.
On April 22.1833, the Odessa Vestnik newspaper reported that “on the 13th of this month, unfortunately, the former commandant of Odessa, Major General Foma Alexandrovich Koble, died here. ” He was buried in a Lutheran church built in 1827. It is located nearby, literally around the corner.
You can wander for a long time along these streets covered with history and admire the architecture of its buildings. After all, the most famous architects of their time - Bernardazzi, Maas, Toricelli, Frapolli - put their hands on the development of projects.
But the arrows inexorably spin their endless circles. And the inner voice louder and louder begins to repeat that it's time to refresh yourself. To do this, you just need to cross Cathedral Square.
And on the way to admire the Jewish armored car of the rarest pink color scheme. That is, an old hunchbacked Cossack. Give a courteous bow to Count Vorontsov. Go down to the underground passage and come out into the light already on Deribasovskaya.
Two or three more blocks and what do we see? The same legendary Odessa city garden. It has a very respectable age - almost the same as the city. For its long life, it has not been called anything - Public Garden, State Garden, Odessa City Garden, City Garden, State City Garden, Deribasovsky Garden, Deribasovsky City Garden, Lassal Garden and even Giordano Bruno Square.
But whatever name the garden bears, it has always remained the soul of Odessa. The city garden in Odessa is like Arbat in Moscow or Andreevsky Descent in Kyiv. Here you can see how the struggle for the right to sit on the very twelfth chair from the headset by Gambs, which belonged to Madame Petukhova, the mother-in-law of Kisa Vorobyaninov, is going on.
Also chat with the bronze mime. Take a photo with Leonid Utesov himself. Order a portrait from one of the numerous cohort of street artists. Carefully go around, so, just in case, a couple of formidable lions. Pay tribute to the legendary aviator Sergei Utochkin.
And climb the steep stairs behind him. Where the prettiest institution of modern catering lurks. Good selection of food at very reasonable prices.
And after the malicious process of gluttony, slowly descend into that very park. Slowly, so as not to splash, go to the bus that has been waiting for a long time. Fall into a soft seat and relax a bit. Because Koblevo awaits ahead!
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