Nagorny Park - History

History

The park was founded by A. Demidov in 1772 as Nagorny cemetery, where were buried famous people of Barnaul.

In during 1956-1993 in this place situated Altai VDNH

Coordinates: 53°18′50″N 83°47′20″E / 53.3138888989°N 83.7888888989°E / 53.3138888989; 83.7888888989

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