SyktyvkarThe city was founded February 5, 1780 by Catherine II. This original name — Ust-Sysolsk. In 1930, the city was renamed to Syktyvkar. This name is translated from the Komi language means — "the city on Sysola."History of the future begins with Syktyvkar XVI century, when the area had settled Komi, who came all present higher Sysola seleniy.Syktyvkar — business, social, industrial, scientific and cultural center of the Republic of Komi, the main owner of the museum collections. Image of the city is changing, but it remained about two dozen old, pre-revolutionary buildings. Architectural symbol of the capital remains fire tower with a clock, built 100 years ago. Among the most important religious sites are Cathedral of St. Stephen of Perm with the spiritual center of Orthodoxy, St. Kazan and Holy Ascension Church and the Church of Christ the Savior and the spiritual center of evangelical Christians. The opening of the St. Stefanovsky cathedral was dedicated to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the statehood of the Republic of Komi (2001). Central Square of Syktyvkar is also named in honor of Stephen of Perm — Orthodox missionary who brought Christianity to the Komi region. In shaping Syktyvkar plays a significant role sculptural monuments and memorials, including monuments Komi poet Ivan Kuratov and Victor Savin, monuments "Eternal Glory" and "Mourning warrior."Here is a city of Syktyvkar
