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Fall in love with the lilac garden in the heart of Moscow

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If it weren’t for Covid-19, the period from mid to late May is a time when many tourists come to Moscow, Russia to enjoy the romantic space filled with flowers, the most impressive is probably the Siren (Lilac) flowers are in full swing.
If it weren’t for Covid-19, the period from mid to late May is a time when many tourists come to Moscow, Russia to enjoy the romantic space filled with flowers, the most impressive is probably the Siren (Lilac) flowers are in full swing.

At this time, lilac shows its most beautiful beauty, blooming on many roads and parks in Moscow, Russia. In particular, the lilac garden near the Izmailovo Souvenir Market attracts a large number of people to visit and relax. Located between Sirenev Avenue and Shchelkovskoye Street, the Lilac garden is considered the most complete convergence of lilac varieties from all gardens and parks in Moscow, Russia. The garden was established in 1954 on the basis of a nursery, on the initiative of the famous breeder Leonid Kolesnikov. During his life, Mr. Leonid Kolesnikov bred about 300 varieties of Lilac, of which about 50 varieties survive to this day. The lilac varieties selected by Mr. Leonid Kolesnikov are internationally registered, including “Galina Ulanova” grown in the park of Buckingham Palace in London (UK) and many others in famous gardens. In the world. Originally, 32 varieties of lilac were planted in the Lilac garden in Moscow, now they are 60 to 70 years old. The popular varieties today are called “Moscow Beauty” – buds that bloom into white flowers, “Aleksey Maresyev” – named after a heroic Soviet pilot (formerly), whose petals twist in wing-like directions. airplane fan. In addition, to the garden, you can admire other famous lilac varieties of Mr. Leonid Kolesnikov, with impressive names such as “Moscow Morning”, “Moscow Flame”, “India”, “India”. Galina Ulanova”… In 1975, Lilac Park was formed. In what is said to be the “most fragrant park” in the capital, the fountain plays music and the lighting system shines from the ground onto the trees to help residents and tourists even visit the garden in the evening to feel the beauty. infatuation of fragrant flowers. The park astounds visitors with countless lilac bushes blooming purple, pink, white… There are not many restaurants and cafes around, so the garden becomes cozy, quiet and peaceful. People come to rest, watch the flowers relax and enjoy the passionate scent.

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