Our last Day in Russia

 Samara is known for its riverside beach and embankment walk. We visited at probably the busiest time, a summer Sunday, when all the locals come for some relaxation and recreation. There are an incredible number of activities taking place.

We have been impressed by the importance that is placed on children and families. At the beach there is access over the sand to the water for wheelchairs and strollers. There are always inviting playgrounds. AND their education is free all through school and
university.

Souvenir kiosk

Children's beach

Samara is also the location where they built Stalin a bunker in case Moscow fell to the Nazis in WWII. He never had to use it. Russia had the highest number of casualties and deaths of any nation.
This square was a commemoration to the Russians of that time.