An attraction in the form of a rotating dish. Attractions of the USSR - innocentia. Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry, UK

I came across a photo - an attraction "Flying People" which appeared in the park by 1935. At the end of the 40s, it was cheaper than all other attractions - 10 kopecks, or five times less than one metro trip. The session consisted of 5-6 flights in an arc of 180 degrees - so that about half the time spent on this attraction was spent upside down.

Attraction "Flying Men", 1935

In general, in the USSR, until 1959, the production of attractions was carried out by cooperative industrial cooperatives and small semi-handicraft workshops.

Everything changed on May 9, 1959, when by order of the Local Industry Administration Krasnodar region on the basis of small semi-handicraft enterprises of the city industrial plant and the cooperative industrial artels "Metalist" and "Red Kuznets", a decision was made to found the first Yeisk mechanical plant in the USSR "Attraction".

Despite the primitive base and the small number of workers for such a plant - a little over three hundred people - here short time They founded production, and a year later Attraction was given the status of an enterprise of union importance." (c)

"Yeysk Mechanical Plant "Attraction" - during the Soviet period, it was a monopolist in the country in the production of park attractions; the plant's products could be seen in every city park of the Soviet Union. The plant reached its peak capacity in the late 80s, producing 1,500 attractions per year, operating more than 1,000 Human. "

Delovaya Gazeta: “On April 11, 2013, Yeisk JSC Attraction began producing new types of products – children’s play complexes, towns and playgrounds, as well as outdoor sports equipment and exercise machines.

1959- the “Aerial Carousel” design is being developed, which is considered one of the very first attractions. Based on this model, a number of other, more complex carousels have been created.

"Aerial carousel" - a carousel, the seats of which are suspended on chains or metal rods to a rotating structure" Encyclopedic Dictionary

1959 The first attraction with a lifting rotation, “Turning Airplanes,” was designed.

The legendary attraction consisted of two two-seater airplanes mounted on booms. Due to the traction force, the planes rotated in a circle around the column. And they not only rotated, but also changed height.
It was a thrill ride and children under 14 were not allowed.

Many never managed to fly on these planes - by the 80s, these attractions had disappeared virtually everywhere.

1959 The legendary swing “Dead Loop” or “Nesterov’s Loop” was developed rotating around a horizontal axis.

It is on them that in the film “I Walk Through Moscow” the heroine of actress Galina Polskikh, Alena, asks a swindler to ride in order to detain him until the police arrive.

A counterweight is attached to one end of the axle, and a two-seater aircraft is attached to the other. A motor is installed in the nose of the aircraft, which accelerates the propeller and the aircraft begins to rotate around a horizontal axis. These attractions also practically did not reach the 80s.

1959 - “View Wheel” designed- the first production model mastered by Soviet industry. Dada, the one that still stands in our Park =)

1960 - the “Children’s” carousel was developed designed specifically for preschool children.

This is everyone's favorite carousel with horses, elephants, lions and other animals.

1960 The “Chain” carousel was designed.

It is made in the form of an openwork umbrella with a diameter of 8 meters, from which 20 single seats are suspended on chains.

1962 The Spiral attraction is developed(carousel of complex rotation). This attraction is a metal structure with which you can move along the turns of an ascending and descending spiral in a complex movement.

Attraction "Pendulum". Such attractions were often installed as imaginary “training for future pilots and sailors.” The unusual design is driven by a wooden counterweight, which is blocked by a special limiter if the swing is too strong. The photo was taken in 1937, in the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Gorky, Moscow.

One of the most popular attractions was, of course, the parachute tower. The metal structure with a spiral rise rose 40 meters above the ground. With an open parachute, like Mary Poppins on a large umbrella, the jumper sank to the ground. A metal cable was used for insurance. TsKPiO im. Gorky, Moscow, 1930.

"Turning Planes" is the first attraction with a lifting spin. It consisted of two two-seater “planes” mounted on booms. Thanks to the traction force, the planes rotated around the column, while changing their flight altitude. 1964, state farm “Krasnoe”, Krasnodar region.

Complex rotation carousel “Spiral”. The original design made it possible to move the rods with cabins along the turns of ascending and descending spirals in a complex trajectory. Izmailovsky Park, Moscow, 1971.

And of course, the highlight of the program is the Ferris Wheel. Everyone knows the attraction in the form of a large vertical wheel, to the rim of which cabins for passengers are attached. In the photo - the Small Ferris Wheel (and then simply “Ferris Wheel”) in the Central Park of Culture and Culture named after. Gorky, 1934.

Have you always wanted to jump from a parachute, but were afraid to do it? How about testing your courage (and vestibular system) by swinging above the ground on a huge pendulum? Such attractions required, first of all, a fair amount of courage and adventurism, which, however, the Soviet people had in abundance. Now you can evaluate the five best Soviet attractions according to Popular Mechanics!

Outdated attractions fascinate with their specific beauty. They are filled with their own special energy. Looking at them, you can imagine how adults and children once rested on them. How they brought joy and good mood to people.

Now Soviet-era attractions in Country park are in very poor condition. Almost abandoned. Rusted, with peeling paint, in places overgrown with grass and bushes. Small and partial cosmetic repairs only emphasize their depressing condition. I don’t know if they can be called abandoned, but they are clearly not being used for their intended purpose. All the rides are “classic”; these can be found in parks in almost any city.

1. Autodrom

“Cars”, “cars”, “electric cars” - whatever they were called. One of my favorite childhood attractions. Many people probably loved to ride small electric cars and feel the adrenaline rush from collisions with a neighboring electric car.

2. Swing boats.
Attraction for the entertainment of adults and children. Two people needed to use it.


If you tried hard, you could swing just above the horizontal plane. The feeling is simply unforgettable.


The brake was a long bar that rose from below when the caretaker pressed the lever and the swing rubbed against it and gradually stopped.


A tight rope - so that the swing is not used.


The only attraction with a warning sign.

3. "Cabin boy"


A small boat that can take kids on a ride as if on real sea waves.


Mine last flight a “ship” was made around the lighthouse a long time ago.

4. "Orbit" light version. If memory serves, it was called "Bell"


Carousel for children from 3 to eight years old.


When boarding, you had to fasten yourself with chains to your seats. When moving, the seats leaned back a little and swayed smoothly.

5. "Orbit"


For adults and children over 10 years old. It was especially cool to ride on such a carousel - the rotation is accompanied by simultaneous rise and fall. This movement is ensured by an arrow that changes the angle of inclination up to 45 degrees.


We sit down in the chairs, lower the protective hoop, the carousel disk spins, everything cracks and creaks. Go.)

6. "Surprise"


A kind of centrifuge. Children from 16 years old and adults up to 50 could use it.


For proper operation, it was important that visitors were evenly distributed around the circle.


The maximum boom lift angle is 65 degrees.

7. "Fun slides"


"Fun slides" is a family attraction for all ages. Reminiscent of a roller coaster, but with much less extremeness.


Monorail system.


Bushes are already sprouting in full swing on the site.

8. "Wheel of Review"


The Ferris Wheel appeared in the park in the late 80s and early 90s. Its height is about 25-27 meters.


Now it is in a deplorable state.


Some of the cabins have no roof, some lack seats. Seat absolutely terrible.

It's amazing that the plant that produced these rides in the USSR is still in operation.

Without history and technical descriptions. Just feelings...

This happened once every few months, more often in the summer... For exemplary behavior and excellent grades, or when someone came to visit us with children, a holiday began... You look forward to the weekend as something special, since your parents PROMISED to take you to the park!

Any landmark for an amusement park is, of course, the Ferris Wheel, or popularly the Ferris Wheel... Every time you look at it with mixed feelings - it’s so HUGE... creepy... Many people were afraid of heights, and my parents told me to wait until I turned 14! So I waited until I was 14 with fear and delight!

The Ferris wheel is the King of attractions... Silently looking at the whole city...

I think everyone has heard about the horror story that someone you know is sure to get stuck on the Wheel, and if this happens, then no one will get you out of there for a very long time... So you will sit in the booth and crow :)

I had many favorite rides. The first one is Orbit. We called it Chamomile...

When the Orbit accelerated, its roar resembled the sound of a plane taking off jet plane... The vibration of the seat tickled the whole body... Adrenaline took over as I dived down... My legs touched tree branches...

A light version similar to Orbit...

Boats, of course! An adequate partner was needed to try to make the “sun” and hear the employee’s swearing!

Colors according to preference. The most interesting thing was to BRAKE! Strike the stand and hold on tight to the handrails due to the impact...

Illusion. In our words, “vomit”. I haven’t been to every park, I think only to major cities. We did not have…

Chain carousel (“Chain”). One of my favorites! You can swing and touch your neighbor with your feet, which cannot be done on Orbit :) Or you can spit at your hated classmate sitting behind you))

For smaller ones - “Sun”. I don’t know how the little ones felt on it, I never had a chance to ride it, I grew up by that time

Cabin Boy is also for small children, but I managed to do it too! Characteristically swayed like cutting through the waves

"Fun Hills" for all ages

Where would we be without the legendary children's Carousel! We called them “Horses”

What was the most important thing for the boy on the rides? Of course this is...

Ram everyone indiscriminately!

And naturally, the legend of our time is the Moskvich pedal car. I don’t remember how much it cost to ride it... But when I once couldn’t fit into it because I had grown... That was my first disappointment in life!

I also remember this “Rocket”

Finally, a couple of photos with happy faces! There was an atmosphere of absolute childish happiness in the park...

And this is what most parks have turned into now... A sad picture...

A bygone era...

Although now there are much cooler attractions, THESE WERE SPECIAL...

Three attractions were installed in the “Mowgli in the Land of Dinosaurs” themed area. The most extreme in the park will be the “Temple of Fire” - a giant swing that can lift guests to a height of 20 meters.

The attraction from the German manufacturer Huss Rides Attractions will operate in several modes - from calm to extreme, which provides sudden changes heights and fast circular rotation.

The swing will be located in the center of the “sanctuary”, stylized as ruins ancient city South American Indians. Visitors will ride over the water jets of light and music fountains and streams of artificial fire. The flame imitation will be created using special effects. Guests aged 11 years and older will be able to visit the Fire Temple, the press service of Dream Island reported.

The “Pterodactyls” attraction from the Italian manufacturer Preston & Barbieri is a classic carousel, stylized to resemble the flight of ancient pterosaurs. The attraction assumes a calm mode of movement, so children from two years old can use it. The style of the attraction will allow young visitors to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the “Mowgli in the Land of Dinosaurs” zone.

Another attraction installed in this themed area is the rope fall tower. Manufacturer: Austrian company Sun Kid. The attraction has the shape of a tree: sitting on special chairs, users climb along rope cables along the trunk to a height of 8 meters. The attraction is designed for both children and adults.

A large chain carousel appeared in the “Snow Queen's Castle” themed area. This is one of the largest such carousels on the market. The diameter of the circle described by the seats with passengers during the ride is 18 meters.

Visitors will experience the sensation of real flight thanks to the soft wave effect that occurs due to the circular motion and tilt of the central column of the carousel.

“Ice Carousel” will be decorated in the winter style of the theme area Snow Queen, developed by order of the Dream Island park. Manufacturer: Italian company Preston&Barbieri.