Rizhkov Avenue
Before the 1926 earthquake, the hill was home to the bustling “Desertirsky Bazaar,” a vibrant marketplace adorned with dozens of stone and wooden shops, kiosks, teahouses, and two restaurants. This lively market catered to a variety of goods, including clothing, old items, shoes, and more. However, in the aftermath of the earthquake, a decision was made to transform the area into a new street and residential buildings for workers.
The hill was leveled, and the terrain was cleared to make way for a new street, approximately 40 meters wide. Initially named “New Boulevard” after its completion, the street underwent a name change in 1934 following the assassination of Bolshevik leader Sergey Kirov. It was then named Kirov Street. Notably, until the 1970s, Kirov Street was designated as a pedestrian zone, and later in 1978, it was converted into a regular street. In the 1990s, during a period of political changes, Kirov Avenue underwent another renaming, this time after Ryzhkov. This transformation reflects the evolving history and nomenclature of the area, shaped by seismic events, political shifts, and urban development.
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