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Altai State Museum of Local Lore
Barnaul, ul. Polzunova, 46 (main building, under reconstruction); Krasnoarsky pr-t, 28 (operating exhibition
Altai State Regional Museum in Barnaul is situated at Polzunov St., 46 (closed for renovation since 2021) and Krasnoarmeyskiy Ave., 28. Its notable collections include a model of the steam-atmosphere engine designed by Ivan Polzunov (1725), rare minerals, maps, and books from archives of Kol'yvan'-Voskressenskiy mines. The museum's displays encompass regional flora and fauna, history, ethnography, and paleontology. It also features skins of distinctive animals such as the Siberian snow leopard.
Altai State Music Theatre
Barnaul, Komsomolskiy Ave, 108
Altai State Music Theatre is located in Barnaul at Komsomolsky prospect, 108. Founded in 1960 in Biysk under the name of Altai Regional Musical Comedy Theatre. Since 1991 it has had the status of a state cultural institution. The theater is known for its performances of classical operettas, musical comedies, rock-musicals and ballets. Among the first productions was the operetta "Roza vetrov". Since the 1990s, it has become popular among Barnaul residents due to its repertoire including various genres of musical art.
Altai State Puppet Theatre "Skazka"
Barnaul, Pushkina St, 41
Altai State Puppet Theatre "Skazka" is located in Barnaul at Pushkin Street, 41. Founded in 1966, it initially operated from a venue with 111 seats. Today, the theatre entertains audiences with 24 performances based on Russian and foreign fairy tales, many of which involve active participation by children. The theater is housed in a modern building known as the "candy house." The ensemble regularly receives regional theatrical awards for its performances and interactive shows held directly in the auditorium.
Altai Regional Drama Theatre named after V.M. Shukshin
Barnaul, Molodyozhnaya St, 15
Altai Regional Drama Theatre named after V.M. Shukshin is located in Barnaul at Molodezhnaya Street, 15. The building of the theatre, built in 1979, became a modern cultural center after mid-2000s reconstruction. Regularly staged here are performances of Russian and world classics as well as contemporary dramas. The theater bears the name of writer Vasily Makarovich Shukshin, who was honored with this title in 1991. In the building there are three stages: main hall for 711 seats, experimental stage for 183 seats and small stage for 59 seats. There is also a museum within the theater where one can learn about the history of the theater and collection of theatrical costumes. The theater has been awarded prestigious national prize "Golden Mask" three times.
Barnaul Planetarium
Barnaul, Lenina Ave, 19
The Barnaul Planetarium opened in 1950 and was the sixth in the USSR. It is currently located at the former cinema "Rodina" at Lenin Avenue, 19. There are 45 seating places in the demonstration hall. On a nine-meter dome operates modern stationary projection system Fulldom.pro. The planetarium is a member of the Russian Federation of Cosmonautics, Association of Planetary Houses of Russia and International Planetarium Association. Previously, before moving, it was located in Emerald Park in the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross.
State Philharmonic of Altai Krai
Barnaul, Polzunova St, 35
The State Philharmonic of Altai Krai is located in the historical center of Barnaul at Polzunov Street, 35. This building, constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, has become a symbol of regional cultural heritage. Regularly held here are concerts of classical music, performances by symphony orchestras and solo acts of famous artists. The philharmonic continues the tradition established over a hundred years ago, remaining an important part of the modern city's cultural life.
State Museum of Literature, Art and Culture of Altai (GMILICA)
Barnaul, Lva Tolstogo St, 2
The State Museum of Literature, Art and Culture History of Altai is located in a historical mansion from the late 19th century at 2 Lev Tolstoy Street, Barnaul. Founded on September 8, 1989, it comprises 13 thematic exhibition halls covering history from ancient Scythian times to the present day. The museum's collection includes over 78,000 items such as personal belongings of famous Altai figures like V.M. Shukshin, N.K. Roerich and G.D. Grebenshchikov, unique theatrical costumes, paintings, furniture, photographs and documents. Special attention is drawn by an exhibit dedicated to Scythian archaeological finds from the region.
Altai Regional Art Museum
Barnaul, Maxima Gor'kogo St, 16 (temporary exhibition); Lenin Ave, 88 (main building under reconstruction)
The State Art Museum of Altai Krai opened on February 6, 1959. Its main building is located at Lenina Ave., 88 but temporarily closed for reconstruction since 2012. The exhibition is currently housed at Maxim Gorky St., 16. The collection includes over a thousand works donated by local collectors, artists and residents. The museum regularly receives additions from the Tretyakov Gallery, Russian Museum, Hermitage and the State Historical Museum collections. About 50 exhibitions are held annually, along with master classes, theatrical tours and musical evenings.
Demidov Pillar
Barnaul, Demidovskaya Square (between Polzunov St, Pushkin St and Krasnoarmeyskiy Ave)
Demidov's Pillar is a federal significance monument in Barnaul located on Demidova Square between Polzunov Street, Pushkin Street and Krasnoarmeysky Avenue. The 14-meter-high monument consists of twelve granite blocks brought from Vedovskaya village of Kolyvan Volost. Founded in 1825, it was completed in 1839 to commemorate the centennial of gold mining industry in Altai. Despite an attempt at destruction in 1918, the granite structure has survived due to its strength. Today there is a cast iron relief depicting Akinfiy Demidov which is now kept in the local museum.
SpiredHouse
Barnaul, Lenina Ave, 82
Four-story building under a spire at Lenina Avenue, 82 in Barnaul is a regional cultural heritage site built from 1953 to 1956 by architect Yakov Nikolaevich Dodets. The height of the building with the spire reaches 46 meters. The spire crowns a fifteen-meter tower with a wrought-iron weather vane and direction indicators. It is one of the city's recognizable places located on the main city square.
Memorial to Glory
Barnaul, Pobedy Sq, 1
Memorial to Glory in Barnaul is located on Victory Square. It was created from 1971 to 1975 according to projects by architects Pyotr Mironov and Vladimir Dobrovolsky. The central element of the ensemble is a monument-obelisk dedicated to the victory of the Soviet people in World War II, which was opened in 1971. The memorial includes four architectural structures with a sculptural group "Farewell" as its thematic center. The core of the complex is a broken ring of concrete redoubt with copper bas-reliefs depicting eight branches of service inside.
Young Theatre of Altai named after V.S. Zolotukhin
Barnaul, Kalinina Ave, 2
The Youth Theatre of Altai named after V.S. Zolotukhin is located in Barnaul on Kalinina Avenue. Founded in 1958 as the Altai Regional Young People's Theatre, it was later renamed the Youth Theatre of Altai. The theatre has its own building built in 2011 after the reconstruction of the Melange Combine's Cultural Centre. There is a museum dedicated to Valery Zolotukhin at the theatre with unique exhibits. A nationwide theatrical festival in his name takes place every two years. In 2022, the theater entered the top ten most popular regional attractions according to Yandex.Puteshestviya ratings.
Museum of Auto Theft Named after Ruslan Dul'tsev-Detochkin
Barnaul, Anatoliya St, 130
Ruslan Dul'tsev-Detochkin Auto Theft Museum is located in Barnaul at Anatoliya Street, 130. Visitors can view an exhibition consisting of real items confiscated by the city's police from criminals. It explains the methods used by car thieves and reasons behind such crimes. The museum is named after hero Yurii Detochkin from the famous Soviet film "Beregi avtomobil'". It opened at the beginning of the XXI century following an initial exhibit at a local library.
"Museum of Stone World"
Barnaul, Polzunova St, 39
The "World of Stone" Museum is located in the historical center of Barnaul, at Polzunov Street, 39. Founded by entrepreneur Sergey Berger in 2010, it became the first public geological and mineralogical museum in the city. The exhibition includes ancient fossils up to 2 billion years old, precious and semi-precious stones, minerals, rocks, as well as works by local masters from natural stone. The museum building is a XIX-century architectural monument and is situated near the State Philharmonic Hall, Regional Studies Museum and Central Park.
Horn Park
Barnaul, Nagorny Park
The Upper Park in Barnaul is located on a picturesque site with views of the city and the Ob River. There is a restored church of John the Baptist here, built on the site of an old cemetery church from the 18th century. The park also features terraces with pedestrian paths and cozy evening lighting reminiscent of the former Soviet Union's achievements exhibition. This place has become the main observation point of the city, offering panoramic views of the surroundings.
Novy Bridge over Ob River
Barnaul, right-bank approach to New Bridge
The new bridge over the Ob River in Barnaul connects the Central district of the city with the right bank. It was opened on July 25, 1997. The crossing is 940 meters long, 46 meters high and 32 meters wide. The bridge has seven spans and is designed for two-way three-lane traffic, providing daily vehicle flow exceeding 20,000 cars.
Zero Kilometer (Sovetskaya Square)
Barnaul, Sovetov Sq
Zero Kilometer is located on Sovetskaya Square—the main square of Barnaul. It is a popular starting point for pedestrian routes around the city. Here you can find a copy of the famous Kolyvan Vase ("Czaritsa Vaz")—the largest jasper vase in the world. Also on the square are administrative buildings and fountains.
Victor Tsoy Monument
Barnaul, Sotsialisticheskiy Ave
In Barnaul, on Socialist Prospekt, a monument to Viktor Tsoi has been installed. It was created through fundraising at concert performances and personal donations from city residents. The sculpture depicts the musician playing guitar next to a symbol of the star named Sun. This place has become popular among fans of his work and tourists, with the initiative for installing the monument belonging to a local activist.
Shukshin's Monument
Barnaul, intersection of Yurina St and Shukshina St
Vladimir Makarovich Shukshin's monument is located in Barnaul at the intersection of Yurin and Shukshin streets. The writer is depicted as a director with a camera, thoughtfully looking into the distance. The sculpture, made of brass by sculptors Mikhail Kulgachev and Nikolay Zvonkov in 1989, annually hosts "Shukshin's Readings." The composition is situated near the Premier cinema and symbolizes Altai's cultural heritage.
Pokrovskiy cathedral Cathedral
Barnaul, Nikitina St, 137
The Pokrovsky Cathedral is located in Barnaul on Nikitina Street, 137. It is a three-nave church consecrated to the Feast of the Archangel Mikhail, Alexander Nevsky, and Panteleimon the Healer. The cathedral is built in the pseudo-Russian style using red bricks and was constructed with private donations replacing an old wooden church from 1863. It was consecrated in 1904; construction started in 1898. Since the 1940s, the cathedral has carried the title of cathedral.
Sculptural Group "Filming Scene"
Barnaul, Pobedy Sq
At Victory Square in Barnaul there is a sculptural group called "Filming Takes Place", depicting a scene from the film "Circus" with Charlie Chaplin. This place has become a popular attraction due to its unique image reflecting the atmosphere of filmmaking. Tourists and locals often take photos here.
Tourist Center "Gornaya Apteka"
Barnaul, Polzunova St, 42
Tourism center "Mountain Apothecary" is located in the historical building of Barnaul at Polzunov Street, 42. It is the first pharmacy of Altai and one of the oldest in Siberia, built in the 18th century and a federal architectural monument. Famous scientists worked here, including Pyotr Pallas and Karl Ledberg. Today, there are exciting themed tours, a restaurant serving Siberian cuisine and an altai products shop. The discovery of secret cellars with XIX-century medicine bottles during restoration attracts special attention.
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