What to see in Astrakhan in 2 days - attractions, museums, areas, reviews with photos

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Multinational and colorful Astrakhan attracts tourists with an abundance of architectural and natural attractions. People come to the city on the Volga and Caspian Sea not only for gastronomic experiences, but also to immerse themselves in the rich history of the oldest cultural center of the Lower Volga region.

It’s quite possible to see Astrakhan in 2 days. You will see not only top attractions like the Kremlin, but also atmospheric settlements where merchants from Central Asia and the Middle East lived in previous centuries. The program of what a tourist should see in 2 days in Astrakhan includes a river walk along the Volga and a visit to an authentic market with fish and watermelons. In order to have time to see Astrakhan from different angles, it is worth wisely planning your route for 2 days.

Lenin Square Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

First day

The first day should be devoted to the White City , where the main attractions of Astrakhan are concentrated. Start your walk at the Annunciation Monastery , founded in the 17th century. The holy monastery occupies an area of 1.5 hectares, surrounded by white stone walls. Within the walls of the monastery there are 2 churches and 2 chapels - most of the buildings have been recently restored. Usually tourists are content with an external inspection of the monastery.

Next, follow one of the central streets - Sovetskaya. On both sides of Sovetskaya Street there are historical buildings of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Basically, these are stone houses that were once estates and mansions. Architecturally, the following buildings are notable: the Mariinsky Gymnasium , the Astrakhan Drama Theatre , the Karyagin House , the provincial government , the Agababov School .

Drama Theater Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Brother's Garden

Moving along Sovetskaya Street towards the Kremlin, you will come out to the Bratsk Garden . In pre-revolutionary times, this was a place for walks for the Astrakhan nobility - an orchestra played here in the evenings. The main attraction of the garden was the monument to Alexander II. In Soviet times, two burials were made here - city revolutionaries and soldiers who died in defense during the Great Patriotic War.

Brotherly Garden Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Astrakhan Kremlin

The Astrakhan Kremlin is the city's main attraction. The construction of the fortress on the Hare Hill hill was carried out in 1589–1620. The first white-stone fortress went down almost to the Volga embankment. But the Astrakhan Kremlin acquired its modern appearance at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. The walls with towers stretch for almost 1.5 km. The height of the Kremlin walls varies from 3 to 8 meters. Almost all of the battle towers have survived to this day - 7 out of 8. The most notable is Prechistenskaya , 85 meters high.

The architectural ensemble of the Kremlin includes monuments of defense architecture, religious and domestic buildings. The most significant building is the Assumption Cathedral - the main Orthodox church of the city. The cathedral was built at the turn of the 17th–18th centuries in the Moscow Baroque style. Now it is considered one of the most advanced buildings in this style. Trinity Cathedral is another notable religious building. It was erected at the beginning of the 17th century. The low and wide white stone cathedral resembles an ancient tower.

Among other buildings of the Kremlin that are required to be examined: a large-scale bishop's house ; the Red Gate tower with a museum and observation deck; Zeichgauz , a former armory warehouse and converted into a modern exhibition space. Visiting the territory of the Astrakhan Kremlin is free. To visit museums you can purchase a single ticket costing 300 rubles. for adults and 120 rub. for children.

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Astrakhan Kremlin Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

From Lenin Square, located near the Kremlin walls, the route will go towards the Volga. The first attraction on the way is Swan Lake , which is a nice place to stop for a rest. Next, follow the Arc de Triomphe and along Governor Anatoly Guzhvin Avenue to the monument to Peter I. The first day in Astrakhan will end with walks along the city’s embankments: along Petrovskaya and further along Krasnaya . Here you can take fun photos with the sculptures, have lunch and just relax, admiring the light and music fountain. the Bolshie Isady market along the Red Embankment (open until 17:30), go inside for edible Astrakhan souvenirs.

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Petrovskaya embankment Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Main attractions of Astrakhan

The sights of Astrakhan, photos and descriptions of which you will find in this article, are very diverse. Some of them are considered unique calling cards of the city.

Astrakhan Kremlin

Address: transport stop "Oktyabrskaya" square.

The perfectly preserved fortress is a wonderful example of Russian fortification art of the 16th century. The citadel, founded under Ivan the Terrible, took more than 25 years to build. It has thick walls, the height of which in some places reaches 8 meters, and 7 powerful towers. The fortress, built on a hill in the middle of the island, still looks impregnable. Now it is a wonderful architectural and museum complex. On its territory there are many historical buildings, the Trinity and Assumption Cathedrals, and several interesting museums.

Monastery of John the Baptist

Opening hours: daily, from 7:30 to 19:00.
Telephone.
Website: https://www.ioanno.ru
Address: st. Magnitogorskaya, 9. Transport stop “Bolshiye Isady”.

The founding date of the monastery is considered to be 1688, when the authorities gave permission to build a church in a settlement of monks, outside of what was then Astrakhan. Nine years later, a delightful temple with an elegant bell tower was erected here, the main shrine of which was considered the miraculous image of John the Baptist, now lost. Subsequently, several more small churches and buildings were built on the territory of the monastery. After the Revolution, all the property of the monastery was requisitioned, and the novices returned here again in 1995. After the restoration, the monastery looks magnificent.

Opera house building

Address: st. Henri Barbussa, 16. Transport stop "Opera and Ballet Theatre".

Since its grand opening in 1994, the building that became home to the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater has become an iconic city landmark. The building with an eclectic exterior is not inferior in splendor to palaces. Huge arched windows, elegant turrets, hexagonal domes covered with tiles create a unique architectural composition that you can admire for hours. The aesthetic impression is enhanced by the lush design of the facade. It is decorated with carvings, stucco moldings and other elements of architectural decor.

Astrakhan TV tower

Address: st. Lyakhova, 4/5. Transport stop "Selenskie Isady".

The fact that the TV tower has become a kind of calling card of Astrakhan is not at all surprising. The elegant structure, erected in 1967, has a height of 180 m, so you can admire it not only from any part of the city, but also from the surrounding villages within a radius of 10 km. The structure, made of high-strength steel, looks especially interesting in the evenings when the lights turn on. By the way, the TV tower is nominated for entry into the Guinness Book of Records as the least energy-intensive structure of this type in the world.

Swan Lake

Address: st. Admiralteyskaya. Transport stop "Swan Lake".

The unique natural recreation around a fabulously beautiful lake, along the surface of which snow-white swans move gracefully, is not only a favorite vacation spot for city residents, but also an iconic landmark of Astrakhan. Stone stairs descend to the shore of the reservoir. There are alleys and neat lawns laid out around it. There is a delightful rotunda in the center of the lake. She looks so lightweight that she seems to float above the water. It’s simply impossible not to take a stunning memorable photo against the backdrop of this magnificence.

Second day

The list of attractions to see in 2 days in Astrakhan must include authentic settlements. Representatives of different nations, mainly of the Muslim faith, have long settled in them. That's why there are so many ancient mosques in these neighborhoods. Most of the colorful neighborhoods are concentrated on the opposite side of the White City canal. Warvation. In ancient Astrakhan, the conglomerate of national settlements was called in the manner of Central Asia - Mahalla.

Kriusha

Getting acquainted with the original architecture of Astrakhan of past centuries is worth starting from the Kriusha . The name of the area comes from the river Kriusha (Krivusha), which previously flowed here. The area is built on private low-rise buildings. Most of them were built in pre-revolutionary times. Many houses are in disrepair or abandoned. But lovers of details and atmospheric courtyards will love it here. You can look at the carved details on wooden houses for a long time and look into secret courtyards.

Wooden buildings in Astrakhan Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Morskaya Sloboda

After taking dozens of pictures of dilapidated but charming houses, head along Pskovskaya Street towards the Canal. Warvation. This will take you to Morskaya Sloboda. The area is limited by the canal embankment, as well as Baku and Darwin streets. The area is also predominantly private sector. In addition to ordinary residential buildings, historically important buildings have also been preserved here: a stone 2-story house of the household of the 5th fire department ; houses of Masumov and Avakov .

Wooden buildings in Astrakhan Photo: © Maksim Starostin

Armenian settlement

Further along Bakinskaya Street, bounded by Mechnikov and Darwin streets, is the Armenian Settlement . Initially, the area was inhabited by Astrakhan Armenians, but now the ethnic composition is very heterogeneous. The main attraction of the settlement: the only functioning Armenian temple in the city - the Church of St. Hripsime . Also located here are the German Church and the Armenian almshouse - a one-story brick building with openwork details. In the southern part of the settlement, on Baku Street, there is the Baki Mosque . This is a large red brick building built at the beginning of the 20th century. Now it is a Shiite temple - the mosque received its name from the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.

Baki Mosque Photo: © Maksim Starostin

Persian settlement

The Persian settlement of Astrakhan is limited by Bakinskaya Street in the south and the Canal named after. Varvatsia in the north, Kirov and Mechnikov streets from the west and east. a Persian courtyard preserved in the White City . But in the settlement itself, little has survived from those times - ethnic Persians do not live here now. Among the historical buildings, the stone two-story house of Mamadzhanov and the estate of Agababov .

Persian mosque Photo: © Maksim Starostin

Agryzhanskaya Sloboda

Indian traders lived in Astrakhan many centuries ago. During the uprising of Stepan Razin, they hid in Tatar villages. Mixed marriages began to appear - when Indians took Tatar women as wives. Children from such marriages were called Agryzhan Tatars. At the end of the 17th century, the Agryzhan settlement was founded, in which the descendants of Hindus and Astrakhan Tatars began to live. Over time, they assimilated with the local Tatars and by the end of the 19th century, according to the population census, there were no more immigrants from India left in the city. Now the Central Mosque No. 1 . The second name of the mosque is Red (another mosque with the same name is located in the Big Isady market). The central mosque was built at the end of the 19th century.

Red Mosque Photo: © Maksim Starostin

Tatarskaya Sloboda

The largest district, Tatarskaya Sloboda , is bounded by Musa Jalil, Volzhskaya and Bakinskaya streets. The area is also notable for its wooden buildings of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The main attractions of the Tatar settlement are mosques. Here are the iconic Muslim temples for the city: the Black Mosque (Bukhara), built in 1816 and restored in 2008; White Mosque , built in 1810 in the style of late classicism; The Nogai mosque is a wooden mosque built in 1830.

White Mosque Photo: © Maksim Starostin

Church of John Chrysostom

Coming out of the Tatarskaya Sloboda along Volzhskaya Street, turn towards the Church of St. John Chrysostom . The place where the temple stands was previously called “Bezrodnaya Sloboda”. Runaway peasants settled here. In 1763, they asked to move an ownerless wooden church to their settlement. But the temple turned out to be very dilapidated and did not stand for long. In the 1820s, a new stone church with a two-tier bell tower and a refectory was built in its place. The bell tower was destroyed twice, but in 2001 it was restored again in accordance with its original appearance. The facade, after numerous reconstructions, has the style of late classicism. The bas-reliefs on the walls depicting saints are noteworthy.

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Panoramic view of the Church of St. John Chrysostom

St. Vladimir's Cathedral

Next, move along Baku Street towards the Admiralteyskaya Spit. On the bank of the canal. Varvatsia you will see the monument to Prince Vladimir and the majestic Vladimir Cathedral . The Cathedral of Vladimir Equal to the Apostles was built at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. The construction of the temple in the Russian-Byzantine style was timed to coincide with the 900th anniversary of the baptism of Rus'. The architecture of the cathedral is impressive in scale - a massive Byzantine dome with a diameter of 12 meters was erected at a height of 50 meters. An octagonal bell tower is attached to the building. The facade is decorated with carvings and stucco in the Art Nouveau style - these details make the large cathedral look very elegant. The interior paintings did not survive; in Soviet times they were burned out with blowtorches, since a bus station was built in the cathedral.

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Vladimir Cathedral Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Square named after Heydar Aliyev

Along the Privolzhsky Zaton embankment, move towards the Bridge of Friendship between Russia and Azerbaijan . The bridge is notable for the fountain jets that flow from it into the water of the canal. There is a modern, landscaped recreation area - a square named after the first president of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev. The square was opened in 2011. Here you can take a break from a busy walk, have a snack and take photos with the “I love Astrakhan” sign .

Heydar Aliyev Square Photo: © Vladimir Shalaev

Cruise

After crossing the Friendship Bridge, follow towards the port. The ideal end to an excursion day in Astrakhan would be a river walk. One and a half hour walks start from the Azimut Hotel. The ship follows the route: Azimut Hotel - Grand Hotel Astrakhan - Komsomolskaya Embankment - bypassing City Island - Azimut Hotel. Pleasure trips depart in the evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday. Exact schedule may vary. Typically, these are flights at 16:15, 18:00 and 19:45.

The city also organizes trips on a river bus from the “Poplavok” restaurant around Gorodskoy Island. On weekdays there are 4 flights during the day and evening hours; on weekends the tram leaves every hour from 12:00 to 20:00.

View of Gorodskoy Island Photo: © Maksim Starostin

History and architecture in detail

Interesting places in Astrakhan will delight you with an abundance of colorful sights. On the streets and squares of the city, tourists will see many historical and architectural monuments.

Tetyushinov's house

Address: st. Kommunisticheskaya, 26. Transport stop "Oblfoto".

The colorful mansion, erected for the Astrakhan merchant G. Tetyushinov in 1872, is the only monument of wooden architecture of the 19th century preserved in the entire Lower Volga region. At first it was a country residence for the family of a successful businessman, then it was turned into a communal apartment. At the end of the last century, the building fell into disrepair, but after restoration it began to look wonderful again. It delights with the openwork decor of the facade, carved platbands and pilasters. The interiors of the house have also been carefully restored.

Monument to Prince Vladimir

Address: st. Generala Epishev, 4. Transport stop “Temple of St. Prince Vladimir”.

The monument to the Baptist of Rus' appeared in Astrakhan to celebrate the 455th anniversary of its founding. The idea of erecting a monument that would complete the architectural composition of the Vladimir Cathedral was considered more than once. But, due to the lack of available funds in the city budget, its implementation was postponed. In 2012, Azerbaijan extended a helping hand and took part in financing the project. A year later, the city acquired a new attraction. A bronze sculpture of Prince Vladimir with a holy crucifix in his hand is installed on a pedestal made of Iranian granite. The total height of the monument is 10.5 m.

Wedding Palace building

Address: Krasnaya embankment, 2. Transport stop "Registrar Office".

The building of the Wedding Palace is considered one of the most colorful architectural sights of Astrakhan. The story of its appearance is as follows. By the middle of the 19th century. the city has become a very significant trade and logistics center of the Volga region. In 1870, local merchants organized an exchange committee. It was housed in a specially built wooden building. However, soon the appearance of the exchange ceased to suit the growing rich businessmen. It was then that a modern mansion with galleries, balustrades and columns was erected, very reminiscent in outline of a merchant steamship sailing along the Volga. After the revolution, it was used for various purposes, and the main Astrakhan registry office was located within the walls of the house in 1964.

Monument to Kurmangazy

Address: Intersection of Sovetskaya and Kalinina streets. Transport stop "Magazin Kaspiy".

For its 450th anniversary, Astrakhan received a wonderful gift from the government of Kazakhstan. In December 2008, the grand opening of the monument to Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev, an outstanding folk composer and domra player, took place. During his life, he wrote more than 60 musical works, which were included in the golden fund of Kazakh culture, and died in the village of Altynzhar, Astrakhan region. The bronze sculpture depicting Sagyrbaev sitting on a horse with a domra in his hand is installed on a rectangular granite pedestal, the corners of which are decorated with traditional Kazakh ornaments.

Fountain "Petrovsky"

Address: Petrovskaya embankment. Transport stop "Oktyabrskaya Square".

There are a lot of fountains in the city. Each of them is interesting in its own way, but the one located in the recreation area between Gorky Street and Petrovskaya Embankment is especially popular among citizens and tourists. The main nozzles, spewing powerful jets of water, are installed in the central part of the granite bowl. Around it there are several more concentric circles of geysers. Every hour the water jets begin to dance, changing levels. Moreover, their height either increases or decreases to the beat of the musical composition. The main show begins at dusk, when the colorful lighting also turns on.

Museums of Astrakhan

What to see in Astrakhan in 2 days? This trip duration is enough to visit one or more museums in the city. In the museums of Astrakhan you will get acquainted with the history of the Lower Volga and Caspian regions, as well as the culture of the peoples inhabiting these lands. Among the exhibitions there are interesting collections for lovers of painting, ethnography and wildlife.

Local Lore Museum of Astrakhan

Travelers almost unanimously call the local history museum one of the most interesting in Astrakhan. The museum's collections introduce people to the life and traditions of local peoples, city life in the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the animal world of the Astrakhan region. The most interesting exhibits include a 6-meter-long stuffed beluga whale and dioramas depicting wildlife and animals of the steppe.

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Astrakhan Local Lore Museum Photo: © vladkonst

Art Gallery named after Dogadin

Despite its provincial status, the Astrakhan art gallery is rich in painting masterpieces. Created following the example of the Tretyakov Gallery (the wealthy merchant Dogadin donated his collection of works by Russian painters to the city), the Dogadin Gallery now has more than 20 thousand exhibits in its collection. The most interesting among the paintings are paintings by famous Russian artists: Kustodiev (a native of Astrakhan), Levitan, Kuindzhi, Tropinin, Malevich. Collections of Western European engravings of the 17th–19th centuries and Russian icons of the 16th–19th centuries are also exhibited here.

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House of merchant Tetyushinov

In an openwork wooden hut, an architectural monument of the 19th century, there is an exhibition dedicated to merchant life. Inside the wooden mansion, the interiors of the rooms of that time were recreated: a merchant's office, a living room, a maiden's room. The museum curators are dressed in period costumes, which adds to the flavor. The exhibits in the rooms can be touched with your hands. The excursion program includes tea on the veranda. From time to time, the museum hosts master classes on handicrafts and concerts of folklore groups.

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Museum of Military Glory

The city of Astrakhan is interesting not only for its multinationality, but also for its centuries-old history of defense and wars. These are the times of the Golden Horde (the capital was located on the territory of the Astrakhan region), and the conquest of the city by the Russians, and the defense during the Great Patriotic War. The museum's collection includes bladed weapons and firearms from different centuries. The dioramas “Partisan Encampment” and “On the Astrakhan Direction” clearly show the exploits of the Astrakhan people.

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You can get acquainted with the biographies of famous natives of Astrakhan in memorial house-museums. These are the house-museums of the artist Boris Kustodiev and the poet Velimir Khlebnikov . In the Astrakhan Museum of Culture, the collections are introduced to other creative personalities who visited and worked in the city: the exiled Chernyshevsky, opera singers Maksakov and Chaliapin, academician Trediakovsky.

It will be interesting to visit the Sturgeon House-Museum . Here visitors are told about fishing and the restoration of the sturgeon population. Children will be interested in looking at aquariums with inhabitants of the waters of the Caspian Sea and the Lower Volga region. In the toy museum, children will get acquainted with interesting specimens: from wooden toys and Soviet construction sets to designer dolls and a toy railroad. Also worth visiting with children is the Astrakhan Planetarium , located near Swan Lake. In the “star hall” of the planetarium, modern equipment creates an immersive effect: planets and stars move around visitors, and a solar eclipse occurs. The exhibition hall displays the astronauts' spacesuits and their vacuum-packed food. With the help of an interactive application, children will be able to hold the planets in their hands.

Panoramic view of the Astrakhan Planetarium

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What to see in Astrakhan with children

If you come to Astrakhan on vacation with children, then be sure to visit the Planet Park. This is the largest amusement park in Kazan. In addition to the attractions, there is a petting zoo, a pond with catamarans and a small waterfall.

There are many attractions to choose from, both for little ones and adults. Ferris wheel, autodrome, Ermark swing, Sparta carousel...

Address: Nikolay Ostrovsky street, house 146

Museum of Local Lore

In the museum you can get acquainted with the history of Astrakhan and the Astrakhan region, as well as with the local fauna and flora. Children will be interested in looking at the guns and military ammunition in the Armory Room.

Address: Sovetskaya street, building 15

Stories, routes and tips from tourists with photos

What to see from the sights of Astrakhan in 2 days is a must, and what is not worth attention - you will find tips in the reviews of tourists. Travelers share their honest impressions of the city and its tourist attractions. In reviews, tourists write about unusual locations in the city, tell how to plan a route by the hour and where to spend leisure time. From tourists' reports you will learn where to buy branded Astrakhan souvenirs more profitably and where you can try local cuisine at an affordable price.

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Where to stay in Astrakhan

Housing offers in Astrakhan are found throughout the city, but the White City - the historical center or areas near it - will be convenient and pleasant for tourists. The neighborhoods within the boundaries of the Volga, the Varvatsia Canal and the Kutum River are home to the Astrakhan Kremlin, the Brotherhood's Garden, many museums and ancient mansions. The best 4 and 5 star hotels in the city are also located here. There are few private offers in the very heart of the city; there is more choice in the rest of the city.

An excellent option for the summer is housing on the banks of the Volga, everyone will notice its wonderful view from the window. In addition to apartments, these include the Azimut and Grand Hotel Astrakhan hotels.

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Cultural leisure of tourists in the city

The colorful city is not only an important economic center of the Volga region. It lives a rich cultural life, which it invites its guests to join. Here are just a few places you should definitely visit in Astrakhan.

Museum of Local Lore

Opening hours: daily except Monday from 10:00 to 17:00, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00.
Ticket price: adult 300 rub., reduced price 180 rub., child 120 rub.
Telephone.
Website: https://www.astrakhan-musei.ru
Address: st. Sovetskaya, 15/5. Transport stop "Museum of Local Lore".

With 14 branches, the institution is considered one of the largest provincial museums in Russia. Its collection includes over 300 thousand exhibits telling about the nature, history, ethnography of the Volga region, and the original culture of the peoples who have long inhabited these lands. The pride of the museum is considered to be the unique collections of medieval edged weapons and exquisitely crafted jewelry, shown in the “Gold of the Nomads” exhibition.

House-Museum of B.M. Kustodieva

Opening hours: daily, except Monday, from 10:00 to 18:00, on Thursday from 13:00 to 21:00.
Ticket price: adult 60 rubles, children 40 rubles.
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Website: https://www.ast-kustodiev.ru
Address: st. Kalina, 26. Transport stop “Council of Trade Unions”.

An excursion to the museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous Russian artist B. Kustodiev will bring a lot of vivid impressions to art lovers. To be fair, it should be said that the painter himself, who left for St. Petersburg at the age of 18, did not live in the mansion where the exhibitions are located. However, he had been here more than once to visit his godmother. In addition to Kustodiev’s beautiful paintings, visitors will be able to see a collection of things that surrounded him during his life, and visit the hall, the surroundings of which replicate the interior of the artist’s studio.

Drama Theater

Opening hours: performances are given from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. Performances start at 18:00.
Ticket price: from 200 rub. up to 600 rub.
Telephone.
Website: https://www.astradram.ru
Address: st. Sovetskaya, 28. Transport stop "Dramater".

It’s simply impossible not to attend one of the performances of the Astrakhan Drama Theatre. It was founded back in 1810. After 79 years, the troupe moved to an elegant mansion, which is considered a historical monument. M. Ermolova and V. Komissarzhevskaya once shone on the theater stage. His stage revealed the talent of O. Strizhenov and the inimitable L. Chursina to Russia. V. Menshov began his creative career here. Today the theater's repertoire includes plays of various genres based on modern and classical playwrights.