Voronezh Journey

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Russian Language Tools




We’ll learn the alphabet, numbers and some essentials Russian phrases in our team meeting before we visit Russia. However, if you would like to go further, I’m including some free on-line resources below.


Remember… we will have one translator for every two team members during the camp time. So you can relax and have fun! You will not have to be fluent by the time we get to the field.


Blessings, Christina


I highly recommend this site. It is learner friendly.

Master Russian


This is best on-line translator currently available. Make sure you activate the back translation and check to make sure the sentences are not awkward. Use simple sentences and no English idioms

IMTranslator



There are some materials here:

Transparent Russian Language Software



Russian Alphabet (Type/Handwritten) and Pronunciation

Russian Alphabet


Cyrillic Alphabet (History and Usage)maybe more than you want to know: -)

Cyrillic


Russian Radio (Music, News, Talk Radio)

RUUSA Radio

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Russian Music

Below are links to commentaries on Popular Russian Music. Please note that the comments are not necessarily representative of my personal views. I post this only for you to get a feel for what people are listening to in Russia and why its popular.

About Russian Popular Music




Susan Downing's Russian Music Picks

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Restaurant Phrases

Russian

English

Comment

Я хочу есть.

I'm hungry.

 

Я хочу пить.

I'm thirsty.

 

Что вы посоветуете?

What will you recommend?

 

Я хотел бы съесть... (male)

I'd like to eat...

 

Я хотел бы выпить что-нибудь. (male)

I'd like something to drink.

 

У вас есть национальные блюда?

Do you have any national dishes?

 

Принесите пожалуйста меню.

Bring the menu, please.

 

Официант!

Waiter!

a form of address to a waiter

Девушка!

Girl!

a typical form of address to a waitress

Я возьму...
   ...блины
   ...блины со сметаной

   ...зелёный салат
   ...салат из крабов
   ...салат из огурцов
   ...салат из помидоров
   ...азу

   ...бефстроганов
   ...картофель фри
   ...шашлык

I'll have...
   ...pancakes
   ...pancakes with sour cream
   ...lettuce salad
   ...crabmeat salad
   ...cucumber salad
   ...tomato salad
   ...chopped meat in a savoury sauce
   ...beef Stroganoff
   ...french fries
   ...shashlik

 

Принисите нам, пожалуйста...
   ...вилку
   ...ложку
   ...нож
   ...тарелку
   ...салфетку
   ...пепельницу

Please, bring us ...

   ...a folk
   ...a spoon
   ...a knife
   ...a plate
   ...a napkin
   ...an ash-tray

 

Принисите мне...
   ...блины
   ...сок
   ...молоко
   ...минеральную воду
   ...квас

I'll have ...
   ...pancakes
   ... juice
   ... milk
   ... mineral water
   ... kvass

 

Стакан чая, пожалуйста

A glass of tea, please

 

Чашку кофе, пожалуйста

A cup of coffee, please

 

Я хотел бы... (male)

I'd like some...

 

Я хотела бы.. (female)

I'd like some...

 

Я могу поменять это?

Can I have this changed?

 

Этого я не заказывал. (male)

I haven't ordered this.

 

Мне это не нравится.

I don't like this.

 

Советую взять...

I recommend ...

 

Было очень вкусно.

That was delicious.

 

Больше ничего, спасибо.

Nothing more, thank you.

 

За ваше здоровье и благополучие!

Health and happiness!

A typical toast when drinking

Приятного аппетита!

Bon appetit!

A typical phrase to say before eating or when serving

Пожалуйста, счёт.

I'd like to pay.

 

Всё включено?

Is everything included?

 

Спасибо, это вам.

Thank you, this is for you.

 

Я хотел бы заказать столик на четверых. (male)

I'd like to reserve a table for four.

 

Этот столик свободен?

Is this table free?

 

Мы будем в 8:00.

We'll be at eight o'clock.

 

Пойдёмте в ресторан (кафе).

Let's go to a restaurant (cafe).

 

 

 

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Itinerary [Tentative]

Saturday, August 12, 2006

11:00 Meet at FBA

11:30 Load Vans

11:45 Team Meeting [Info packets/tickets, etc]

12:15 Prayer Time

12:30 Departure for airport

1:15 Check in airport

1:45 Lunch at airport

3:00 Boarding

3:45 Departure

Sunday, August 13, 2006

10:30 Arrive in Moscow

10:45 Customs/Passport Control

11:45 Baggage Claim/Load vans

12:00 Leave for Bible League Dorms

12:45 Unload vans

1:15 Lunch at dorms

1:45 Shower and rest

5:00 Possible Bus Tour or ASR Fellowship

8:00 Train to Voronezh

Monday, August 14, 2006

7:00 – Train arrival, go to church

8:00 - Breakfast at church

9:00 – Leave for Rossosh by bus

3:00 - Arrival in Rossosh (lunch served on bus- chicken stuffed with ham and cheese, salad, bread, drinks)

3:00 –5:30 Settle into hotel rooms -- refresh

5:30 – 6:00 Leave for church

6:00 – Dinner at the church -- Introductions -- Voronezh & FBA teams

7:00 – 10:00 Youth program [school court yard]

10:00 – Return to hotel, rest

August 15 - 17, 2006 [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday]

8:00 Team devotion in hotel

9:00 – Teams meet for joint planning for day’s activities at the church

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND

10.00 - Assembly – meet children

10.30 – Breakfast at church

11:00 – 1:30 Stations (bible lesson, sports, music, crafts, English)

1:30 – 2:00 Dinner at the church

2:00 – 3:00 Games

3:00 – 3:40 Evening dialogue

3:40 – 4:00 Afternoon snack

CHILDREN LEAVE

4:00 – 5:30 Rest at hotel

5:30 Leave for church

6:00 – 7:00 Dinner at church

7:00 – 10:00 Youth program at school court yard

Friday, August 18, 2006

8:00 Team devotion in hotel

9:00 – Teams meet for joint planning for day’s activities at the church

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND

10.00 - Assembly

10:30 - Breakfast

11:00 - Bible lesson

11:40 - farewell to children

12.00 - Lunch at church, departure

6:00 - Arrival in Voronezh, Dinner

7:00 - Excursion across Voronezh, shopping before departure of a train

Saturday, August 19, 2006

TBD

Sunday, August 20, 2006

9:30 Depart for Airport

12:30 Flight Departs for Atlanta

4:15 Flight Arrives in Atlanta

4:15 Passport Control

4:45 Customs

5:15 Baggage Claim

5:45 Load Vans

6:30 Arrive at FBA

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Worship Songs

These recorded songs are played with the acoustic guitar by [Vitaly] a gentleman from Russia who now lives in the United States. You'll click on the link and it will give you an option to download. Note: There is no other information on the webpage.

Be The Center

This Is Love


My Redeemer Lives


Days of Elijah

Light of the World -- Here I am to Worship

Take My Life

Turn Your Eyes

How Great is Our God


Unchanging


Holy

Famous One

Friday, June 23, 2006

Camp Theme

1 day

The Gift of Friendship

Focus: « Genuine friendship is … »

Memory Verse:
« A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity. » (Proverbs. 17:17)

Scripture References: Mark 2:1-12

1A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them. 4Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus and, after digging through it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying on. 5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."
6Now some teachers of the law were sitting there, thinking to themselves, 7"Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
8Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, "Why are you thinking these things? 9Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk'? 10But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . ." He said to the paralytic, 11"I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." 12He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"
Discussion: We will reflect upon what is genuine friendship and what are traits does a friend have. What qualities destroy friendships? Do I have a genuine friendship? Can I be a genuine friend to someone?




2 day

Desires

Focus: Do not covet or envy

Memory Verse « 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.» (Galatians. 5:26)

Scripture References: Genesis 4:3-8, Genesis 37:4-5, 26-28, I Kings 21:5-6,12-13

There are some things which strengthen or destroy friendships.

Discussion: What is envy; how does envy influence our relationships; how do we handle feelings of envy with our friends?


3 day

Criticism and Praise

Focus: « Power of our words »

Memory Verse:
« The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit
.» (Proverbs.18:21)


4 day
Forgiveness

Focus: « Learning to forgive »

Memory Verse
« Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. » (Ephesians. 4:32)

Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:21-22

21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?"
22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.




Discussion: The ability to forgive helps friendship. We are each responsible for whether our friendship will continue or end. What does it mean to forgive and how do we learn to do it?



5 day
Friends

Focus: The Cost of Friendship
Memory Verse:.
« Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. » (John. 15:13)

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7

1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.




I Samuel 19:1-7

1 Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan was very fond of David 2 and warned him, "My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. 3 I will go out and stand with my father in the field where you are. I'll speak to him about you and will tell you what I find out."
4 Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, "Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly. 5 He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?"
6 Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death."
7 So Jonathan called David and told him the whole conversation. He brought him to Saul, and David was with Saul as before.



Discussion: The cost of friendship – a sacrifice. What did Jonathan offered for the sake of David? What are you able to give? The special cost - a life.


6 day
Special Friend

Focus: « The unique Friend – Jesus Christ »

How is Jesus different from our friends?

Matthew 16:13-16, Colossians 2:9, Mark 9:7

Matthew 16:13-16

13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"
14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
15"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"
16Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Colossian 2:9
9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,



Mark 9:7

7Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!"



What distinguishes Jesus as the Friend from usual friends?

1Peter 2:22;

22"He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth."




Matthew 28:20

20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."



Discussion: The price of His friendship – death on a cross.
Who is Jesus to you? Can He be your friend?

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Planning Assignments

Brandy: Work with Christen on drama sketches to compliment lesson plan.

Joey, Kaytie, Rebecca: Joey Leads with area: Choose worship songs for team in both Russian and English. Work with Kaytie on special music. Prepare a music package (gift) for Voronezh worship team.

Rebecca: Research and create list of crafts for camp. Websites links are below. Some items have been requested by Voronezh team that I will forward to you via e-mail.

Angela, Rebecca & Karen: ESL Materials: See links below You may check with Yolanda Kelly or Angela Carano for assitance.

Tim & Michael: Create travel itinerary, train car assignment, luggage placement, rooming list

Kaytie & Niko: Sports and Games (idea list and supply list)

Angela, Joey, Brandy, Michael, & Niko: Plan celebration and assembly ideas


Rebecca and Brandy: Gift Ideas

Arts & Crafts

Here's a link to the on-line catalog for Oriental Trading Company and Bolek Craft Supplies. You may check with the church for supplies.

www.orientaltrading.com/

http://www.bolekscrafts.com/

Spiritual Gifts

Kaytie --- Service, Administration
Brandy --- Mercy, Service, Giving
Angela --- Mercy, Service
Joey --- Mercy, Exhortation
Rebecca -- Adminstration, Exhortation
Niko -- Leading, Adminstration
Tim -- Leading, Adminstration, Teaching
Karen -- Mercy, Exhortation
Michael -- Mercy, Exhortation
Christina -- Prophecy, Exhortation, Leading

Monday, June 05, 2006

Youth Lessons

Our camp theme is on genuine friendships.

Some ideas for our lessons will come from Vertical Truth which is In Touch Ministries website for youth.

www.verticaltruth.com

To view Videos on ENVY, LOVE or LUST, PRIDE, FRIENDSHIPS see link below

"Love or Lust" is under RELATIONSHIPS then LOVE.

www.masterdesigns4him.com/russia



The server is a little slow and some of them don’t have pre-loaders yet, but they should load eventually.

ESL Resources

Below are links for English as a Second Language resources for our youth camp.

This is stuff that we will be able to easily access from a computer and print out, while we are in Russia…!



http://www.eslcafe.com



http://www.shambles.net/pages/staff/EAL_ESL/



http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/teachers/resources.shtml



http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/try/try.shtml



http://www.quia.com/servlets/quia.web.QuiaWebManager



http://www.tooter4kids.com/free_worksheets_and_awards.htm

Friday, May 26, 2006

Russian Culture




Timeline: Early Russian History
From legendary warrior Rurik to Ivan the Great



Timeline: Czarist Russia
Ivan the Terrible becomes the first czar of Russia



Timeline: USSR
From the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 to to Gorbachev's glasnost and perestroika



Timeline: Russian Federation
Marked by the dissolution of the USSR and conflict in Chechnya



Timeline: Russian Culture
Part I: Rise of Russia



Timeline: Russian Culture
Part II: Peter's Revolution and Aftermath


Timeline: Russian Culture
Part III: The Golden Age


Timeline: Russian Culture
Part IV: The Soviet Period

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Packing List

1. One medium size bag for personal items. One rolling carry on or back pack.

2. Pack all medicines, undergarments, and two changes of clothes in your carry on luggage.

3. Do not pack anything on your carry on bags that would be a security issue.

4. Do not over pack. You will need to move your luggage a lot. Strive for 44 pounds or less.

5. Make sure you luggage is upright and on wheels. Everything should function well, but the bag does not have to be brand new.

6. Do not bring 110V electrical devices unless you have the correct converter. Even then you will need the proper adapter.

7. Try gallon and 2 gallon size ziplock bags or air tight to make the most of your space. Do not purchase ones that a vacuum is necessary.

8. All liquids and powders should be in ziplock bags.

9. You need to be packed by August 8th

Suggested items to pack
(you may coordinate with your roommate)



• Addresses of friends and relatives
• Airplane tickets (I’ll give you them day of travel)
• Alarm clock (battery or wind up)
• Back Pack
• Plastic shopping bags (strong with handles)
• Bible
• Books/reading material
• Bottled water (one to begin trip and place in backpack)
• Camera (single use work great)
• Clothes (think easy to layer/easy to pack/won’t wrinkle/comfortable/culturally appropriate)
• Clothes fresher (small bottle febreeze)
• Converter/adapter
• Ear plugs
• Family photo album—Small
• Flashlight – small
• Food for snacks (peanut butter, beef jerky, trail mix, granola bars, crackers, dried fruit, protein bars, etc.)
• Gifts for translators and missionaries (postcards, small picture frames, t-shirts/hats, small tokens)
• Hair dryer /curling iron
• Itinerary (this will be copied into your small journal)
• Laundry detergent (small amount in snack size ziplock or small bottle)
• Medicines or Health Needs:
o Antibiotics
o Aspirin/Cold/Pain Medicine
o Band-aids, ointment, vitamins, cold/sinus medication, Kaopectate, etc.
o Eyeglasses (extra), contacts, contact solution, sunglasses
o Mylanta or Pepto bismol
o Prescription Medicine must have YOUR name on it.
o antibiotic ointment
o chapstick
o Sunscreen
o Mosquito/bug repellant

• Mirror (small hand held or on a base)
• Sleep mask
• Map of Country (small one)
• Money belt, pouch, and/or fanny pack)
• Money – US Currency (Clean, new bills in small denominations $5, 10, 20)
• Notepad and Pen/Pencil (This will be the small journal)
• Phrasebook (small) This could be copied and pasted into your small journal
• Plastic bag for dirty or wet clothes
• Pillow (travel size) to fit in your carry on bag
• Telephone credit card (you can buy these at Walmart)
• Toilet paper and pocket sized tissues
• Toiletries
o Bar soap, cosmetics (conservative), feminine personal hygiene (even if it is not time for your cycle), shower cap, shavers (must go in check in bag), shampoo and rinse, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, flipflops, etc.

• Towel and washcloths (quick drying)
• Umbrella (small, folding)
• Walkman, earplugs
• One set church clothes
• Athletic Shoes

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Map Voronezh to Rossosh



Воронеж = Voronezh

Россошь = Rossosh which means "fork in the river"


We will hire a bus from Voronezh to Rossosh. Both our FBA team and the national youth team will ride the bus together. It is a 3 1/2 hour drive which is long enough for a good nap or to get to know the national team! Don't drink too much water on the bus... the potty is in the woods along the road: -) Better than the gas station. Trust me on this one.

Having a backpack is a very good idea. The rest of the luggage will be stored in the compartments under the bus. You can keep a few snacks, a book, your MP3 player, a pack of kleenex (doubles as toilet paper), handwipes, and a bottle of water with you at all times.

When we get to Rossosh we'll get settled into the hotels and then prepare for ministry activities. More info on the hotel and room assignments to come later.

Voronezh Regional Center



Voronezh Evangelism and Church-Planting Center
Leadership provided by Peter Mireychik


Leadership Training and Church-Planting.

Seminars and training programs for pastors, missionaries, and others interested in ministry are held regularly. More than 50 leaders participated in a series of training seminars about church-planting and church growth. As a result, ten new churches have been planted in this region. In addition, a branch of the "Perspektiva" program, a school for the preparation of youth ministry leaders, has been opened in Voronezh. At the present time, 20 youth ministry leaders are studying in the program.


"School Without Walls."

This new innovative, non-formal educational program designed to recruit, train, and mobilize the Next Generation of Christian leaders, has already served 60 students representing 10 churches in the Voronezh region.





Children and Youth Ministry.

The Voronezh region has experienced growth in the evangelistic camp ministry for children and youth. Local children’s ministry trainer Olga Grudina organizes a series of seminars and training opportunities for teachers and others who work with children. Over a period of seven years more than 2,100 children have participated in 44 summer evangelistic camps.

About the Region

The Voronezh region is located in the fertile plains of the famed “Black Earth” farming region of central Russia. Covering a territory of 52,400 kilometers (slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia), the area has a population of 2,445,700 people. The regional capital, the city of Voronezh, is located in the northern part of the region, along the Voronezh river, about 500 kilometers to the south of Moscow.


Click here to view other Peter Deyneka Russian Ministries/Association for Spiritual Renewal Regional Church Planting and Training Centers

Red Square




History of Red Square & St. Basil's Cathedral

Note: This takes you to another website. To move through the pages of the English version of the site Click "Next." This site includes a very detailed history of Red Square. I encourage you to read it some time before we travel to Russia so the tour of Moscow is more enjoyable.

History of Rossosh


Rossosh has arisen between the 17th and 18th centuries. On January 4, 1923 the large village of Rossosh received city status. The area of city makes 5906 hectares. The population of 64,100 people. In city 19 industrial enterprises, 11 building organizations, 3 enterprises of motor transport, 5 transportation enterprises, 2 communication business, 4 high schools, 3 educational institutions, 3 профес-are located сиональных schools, 14 общеобразова-тельных schools, крае-ведческий a museum, 9 cultural centers, 11 libraries, 2 stadiums, 2 sport centers, a swimming pool, special childrens and youth school of an Olympic reserve, 16 sports halls, 7 medical-профилак-
тических establishments.

The arms of the city of Rossosh.


The arms of the city of Rossosh is an official symbol of the city. The arms of the city of Rossosh is a subject to entering into the State heraldic register of the Russian Federation.
The heraldic description of the arms of the city of Rossoshi says: " In a silver floor azure (blue) raised wavy overturned вилообразный a cross. In клиновидном the emerald (green) termination, the silver edged from above, a gold (yellow) apple with two those leaves ".



The city of Rossosh is located on a place of merge of two rivers, as became the basic idea of the arms of city. Merge of the rivers Black Калитвы and Dry Россоши is reflected blue wavy вилообразным by a cross. Silver in heraldry - a symbol of cleanliness, wisdom, nobleness, the world, взаимосотрудничества. Green color - is a symbol of fertility, calmness, health and eternal updating. The gold apple shows a plenty яблоневых gardens around of city. Gold - a symbol of a crop, riches, durability, greatness, intelligence and an enlightenment. In the arms of city language of heraldic symbols harmoniously reflects natural features and the basic structure of activity of local population.

Current Time & Temperatures


Click this link for the current time in Voronezh



Click this link for the current weather conditions in Moscow



Click this link for the current weather conditions in Voronezh




Click this link for current weather conditions in Rossosh


Celsius and Fahrenheit Conversion




To convert Fahrenheit temperatures into Celsius:


* Begin by subtracting 32 from the Fahrenheit number.
* Divide the answer by 9.
* Then multiply that answer by 5.

Here's an example: Change 95 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius: 95 minus 32 is 63. Then, 63 divided by 9 is 7. Finally, 7 times 5 is 35 degrees Celsius. Time to go to the beach!

To convert Celsius temperatures into Fahrenheit:


* Begin by multiplying the Celsius temperature by 9.
* Divide the answer by 5.
* Now add 32.

Here's an example: Change 20 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit: 20 times 9 is 180. Then 180 divided by 5 is 36. Finally, 36 plus 32 is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. That would be a pretty comfortable outside temperature for taking a walk!!

Map of Russia




We will fly direct from Atlanta to Moscow which is a 10.5 hour flight. We have some apartment flats available to shower, rest, and have dinner. Later in the evening we will take overnight train to Voronezh. It will be an 11-hour train ride.

On the train we will have time to fellowship--play games and music-- and get some rest. Prepare in advance a smaller carrying case with your toiletry items, something conservative but cool for sleepwear, and clothes for Sunday morning worship service. A team will greet us at the train station in Voronezh and take us to the church for breakfast and service.

Later in the day we will hire a bus to take us to Rossosh. More details later.

Wikipedia -- Voronezh

Voronezh
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coat of Arms


Voronezh (Russian: Воро́неж) is a large city in the south of Central Russia, not far from Ukraine. It is located on the Voronezh River, twelve kilometers away from the emptying of Voronezh River into the Don. Voronezh is the administrative center of Voronezh Oblast. It is an important railway junction (lines to Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Kiev), as well as the center of Federal Route M4 "Kavkaz" (Moscow—Rostov-on-Don). Geographical location 51°43′N 39°16′E. Population: 848,752 (2002 Census); 660,000 (1970); 447,000 (1959); 344,000 (1939); 120,000 (1926). The city is divided into six administrative districts: Kominternovsky, Leninsky, Levoberezhny, Sovetsky, Tsentralny, and Zheleznodorozhny.


History
Voronezh River was for the first time mentioned in Hypatian Codex under 1177; the town was founded in 1585 by tsar Feodor I as a fortress protecting the Russian state from the raids of Crimean and Nogay Tatars. However, settlements had been present here since the Stone Age.


View of Voronezh in the 18th century.




In the 17th century, Voronezh became a considerable commercial and handicraft town. In 1648, an antifeudal insurrection took place in Voronezh. In 1695–1696 Tsar Peter the Great built a dockyard in Voronezh, where Azov fleet was under construction for the Azov campaign. During his reign Voronezh became the largest city of South Russia and administrative centre of the large southern region. Since 1711 Voronezh had been a centre of Azov province, since 1725 - Voronezh province, since 1779 - Voronezh namestnichestvo, since 1824 - Voronezh province. In the 18th–19th centuries Voronezh was a centre of chernozem agricultural region. Manufacturing industry (mills, tallow-melting, butter-making, soap, leather and other works) as well as bread, cattle, suet, hair trade were developing in the town. In XIX century a railway connected Voronezh with Rostov-on-Don (1868) and Moscow (1871).

Now Voronezh is the economical, industrial, cultural and scientific center of the so called Black Earth Region. In the city there are 7 theaters, 12 cinemas, 19 high schools; it is also home to Voronezh State University. The city's large student population includes many foreigners as foreign students in Russia usually take one year of Russian language in Voronezh before moving on to universities elsewhere. This has led in the past to tension between foreign students and the indigenous population.


Old city street in Voronezh




As an industrial centre, Voronezh was integral to the Soviet aircraft construction industry, including the so-called Concordski Tupolev Tu-144.

In 1991-2000, the city high in unemployment became a part of the Communist-voting region known as Russia's Red Belt.

Many famous people were born in Voronezh and not far from it. Among them poets and writers Platonov, Bunin, Koltsov, Nikitin, Marshak, Troepolskii; painters Kramskoi, Ge, Kuprin, the physicist Cherenkov; gymnasts Davydova, Tkachyov; the anarchist Voline, etc.

The Russian poet Osip Mandelstam was exiled to Voronezh after his arrest in 1934 and wrote a series of poems there collected under the title "Voronezh Notebooks".

The famous Russian punk band Sektor Gaza was founded in Voronezh.

Around Voronezh there are a lot of kurgans and other interesting archaeological objects.

Nearby Novovoronezh ("New Voronezh") serves nuclear power plants.

Chertovitskoye airport is nearby, at Latitude/Longitude: 51.81,39.23

On October 9, 1989, an official news agency in the Soviet Union reported the landing of a UFO in Voronezh.