School No. 10 on Gaidar Street in Volzhsky — online webcam

Secondary School No. 10 in Volzhsky — one of the first modern educational institutions in the city

Volgograd Oblast, the city of Volzhsky located on the left bank of the Akhtuba River, is one of the centers of the Lower Volga region. It is home to an important industrial district that is part of the Greater Volga project. The city was founded in 1950 as a settlement at a hydroelectric power station — one of the largest in Europe at that time. School No. 10 became part of the history of the city's founding dynasty, tied to water energy and construction.

From an eight-year school to a modern institution

The first stone in the foundation of this educational institution was laid in the mid-20th century. The facility, named "Secondary School No. 10 of Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast," began operating as an eight-year school. It was one of the first modern schools in the new city, built on land once part of the Tsaritsyn floodplains. In 1958, the school opened its doors to its first students — the children of builders and engineers who had come to construct one of the country's largest hydroelectric complexes.

Three generations of city residents

Over more than sixty years of its existence, the school has graduated thousands of students. The traditions established in its early years are still maintained today. Several generations of families live in the city whose children and grandchildren attend this institution. The area around Gaidar Street features stone buildings that have become part of the architectural character of the hydropower district. The school building is part of the "Hydropower City Development Complex, Volzhsky, 1st Phase of the City" ensemble and holds the status of a regional architectural monument.

Names that brought fame to the school

Among the graduates of this institution are well-known figures who have become part of the country's cultural and public life. Television presenter Olga Skabeyeva, one of the most recognizable faces of Russian television, graduated from this school. Another prominent figure is Alena Kachorovskaya, world champion in sambo and judo. Their achievements speak to the quality of education the school has provided for more than sixty years.

Gaidar Street — one of the first new street names in the city

The street where the building is located received its name in 1965. It was named after Arkady Gaidar, a Soviet writer and screenwriter who served as a correspondent and military observer during the Great Patriotic War. Volzhsky, as the young capital of the Lower Volga region, adorned its new streets with the names of cultural and artistic figures, symbolizing the connection between past and future.

The first stone house in the city

Next to the school, at 8 Gaidar Street, stands a unique landmark — the first stone residential building in Volzhsky. It was laid in January 1951, just one year after construction of the new city began. This house became the starting point for stone construction in the hydropower district. Its appearance marked the end of the temporary structures era and the transition to more permanent development.

The gopher with a trowel — a symbol of the city

On the facade of the first house (Gaidar, 8) stands a metal sculpture — a figure of a gopher holding a trowel. This symbol reflects the history of a city built by constructors and engineers. The gopher with a trowel has become one of the recognizable symbols of Volzhsky, reminding residents of how the city was born and developed the industrial potential of the Lower Volga region.

Webcam at School No. 10: architectural landscape and traffic conditions

The webcam installed near the school provides a view of the situation on Gaidar Street. Through the lens, you can see a two-lane asphalt road leading into the residential area. A pedestrian crossing — a zebra crossing — is marked in the center of the roadway, with priority signs for pedestrians installed. A sidewalk with a metal fence runs along the road, separating pedestrians from vehicles.

On the left side, a yellow residential building with distinctive architecture is visible. Trees along the street create a green avenue that not only beautifies the street but also helps dampen noise from passing vehicles. The visual calm of this area allows parents and students to feel safe at any time of day.

What you can see on the camera

The webcam at School No. 10 transmits a live view of the street in real time. The main focus is the road with pedestrian crossing markings. Priority road signs clearly indicate the crossing zone. On the left is a yellow house with windows and a fence. Trees grow along both sides, forming a green avenue. Cars and vans move along the road. The camera is mounted near the school on Gaidar Street, in close proximity to the educational institution and the first stone house in the city.