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Bashkir Academic Drama Theatre named after Majit Gafuri
Ufa, Zaki Validi St, 34
Bashkir Academic Drama Theatre named after Majit Gafuri is located in Ufa at Zaki Validi Street, 34. Founded in 1919, the building is an architectural monument situated on the site of former Voskresenskiy cathedral. A statue of Majit Gafuri stands in front of the theatre. The repertoire includes works by Bashkir authors as well as classical plays. Since 2017, the director has been Irshat Fayzullin. The theatre was awarded the Order of Labor Red Banner.
Bashkir State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre
Ufa, Lenina St, 5/1
Ufa takes pride in Bashkir State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre located at Lenina Street, 5/1. Founded in 1938, it is a monument of history and architecture of the 20th century. The theater is known for performing world opera and ballet masterpieces ("Traviata", "Swan Lake"). Its facade features statues of muses Euterpe and Terpsichore, while in front of the building there is a fountain called "Seven Girls". The theater has also been awarded the Russian Government Prize named after Fyodor Volkov and is associated with the beginning of Rudolf Nureyev's career. The auditorium accommodates 716 people.
Bashkir State Puppet Theatre
Ufa, Ave Oktyabrya, 156
Bashkir State Puppet Theatre is located in Ufa at October Prospect, 156. It is known for performances of plays by Pavlovsky and Yelgastina such as "Sanitary Brigade", "To Lenin", "Marfushkin's ABC". From 1991 to 1994 and since 2011, Artur Akhmetshin was the head director under whom the repertoire expanded. The theatre underwent restoration in December 2023. Its founder Mel'nichenko became the first graduate of Ufa Institute of Arts invited as a lecturer in directing. Under the leadership of Shteyn, the theatre was among the first in Russia to stage adult-oriented performances.
Bashkir State Art Museum imeni M.V. Nesterova
Ufa, Gogolya St, 27
Bashkir State Art Museum named after M.V. Nesterov is located in an historical mansion at Gogol Street, 27 in Ufa. Founded in 1920, it is housed in a building constructed in 1913 by merchant-forestry industrialist M.A. Laptev. The museum features collections of contemporary art from Bashkortostan, Russian painting of the XIX to early XX centuries, Western European and Eastern art. A monument to artist M.V. Nesterov stands before the building. There are also branches: exhibition hall "Izhad" and A.E. Tyulkin's house-museum.
Gostiny Dvor
Ufa, Ul. Verkhnetorgovaya Sq, 1
Gostiny Dvor in Ufa is situated on Verkhny Torgovaya Square, 1. This building previously housed the production facilities of Ufa Cotton Textile Combine. Reconstruction began in 1995 under the decree of Bashkortostan's president. Today it houses over 150 retail and entertainment venues. Previously, a fountain with an area of 180 m² was the largest in the city, opened in 1998. In the early 20th century, the location was considered prestigious among local merchants.
State Academic Russian Drama Theatre of Republic of Bashkortostan
Ufa, Oktyabrya Ave, 79
The State Academic Russian Drama Theatre of the Republic of Bashkortostan is situated at October Prospect, 79 in Ufa. Established in 1861, it was awarded academic status in 1998 for its significant contribution to Russian culture. The theatre is renowned for its productions of Russian and world classics, contemporary dramas and regularly organizes tours and festivals. The official birthday of the theatre is celebrated on March 27th. Fixed fragment: tours
A.E. Tyulkin House-Museum
Ufa, Volnovaya St, 21
The Alexander Eduardovich Tyulkin House-Museum is located in Ufa on Volnovaya Street, 21. The museum preserves original interiors of rooms where the artist lived and worked from 1922 until his death. His personal collection of paintings, furniture, applied art items and photographs is exhibited here. The house built in 1920 is a historical and cultural monument. Since its opening in 1994 it has become an important meeting place for creative intellectuals of Ufa.
Historical Park "Russia - My History"
Ufa, Mendeleeva St, 158
Historical Park "Russia - My History" in Ufa is located at Mendeleev Street, 158. It features exhibits dedicated to dynasties Rurikovichs and Romanovs covering periods from 862 AD until 1917. Visitors can learn about historical events through interactive books, quizzes, three-dimensional models and modern multimedia technologies such as holograms and video projections.
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ufa, Kirova St, 102
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is situated on Kirova Street, 102 in Ufa. An architectural monument from the late 19th century, it was built in the Russian style. The height of the temple is 21 meters while the central bell tower reaches 47 meters. The cathedral was closed since 1934 but returned to the church in 1991 after years of restoration. It is the largest capacity church in the city and serves as the cathedral of Ufa Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church. Inside the temple there are side chapels dedicated to Archangel Mikhail and Saint Nikolay the Wonderworker.
Tora Tau Congress Hall
Ufa, Zaki Validi St, 2
Congress Hall "Toratau" is located in Ufa at Zaki Validi Street, 2. Its facade features Bashkir ornamentation and is glass-fronted, spanning 179 meters with an area of 2,377 square meters. Adjacent to it is the largest fountain complex in Bashkortostan, harmoniously blending with views of the River Belaya. Construction took place from October 2005 to October 2007. The architectural style reflects Bashkir culture through the use of national elements. Originally intended for a shopping center named "Druzhba," after discovering a crack the building temporarily ceased operations. The total area of the complex amounts to approximately 360,000 square meters.
Mourning Mother Memorial
Ufa, Victory Park
Memorial "Weeping Mother" in Park Pobedy Ufa dedicated to soldiers from Bashkortostan who died in various military conflicts. The complex was designed by Ufa sculptor Nikolay Alexandrovich Kalinushkin. Around the monument there are two granite slabs made of black granite, each consisting of 60 plates. On them are engraved the names of 685 deceased soldiers. The memorial was opened on October 25, 2003 and includes an individual list covering losses since 1951. It is located in the park area of Chernikova, within the Park Pobedy in Orjonikidzevsky district of the city.
Majit Gafuri Memorial House-Museum
Ufa, Gogolya St, 28
The Memorial House-Museum of Majit Gafuri is located at Ufa, Golodya Street, 28. The house where Bashkir folk poet lived from 1923 to 1934 became a branch of the National Literary Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan after opening in 1948. Here the atmosphere of the poet's apartment has been recreated: living room, bedroom and working office are decorated with furnishings of that time. In front of the building there is a statue of Gafuri near the Bashkir Academic Drama Theatre.
S.T. Aksakov Memorial House-Museum
Ufa, Zaynully Rasuleva St, 4
The Memorial House-Museum of S.T. Aksakov is situated in the picturesque part of Ufa at Zaynully Rasuleva St., 4. It is an example of wooden architecture from the late 18th century where the memorial section dedicated to the life and works of writer Aksakov and his family members is housed. There is also a literary-musical gostinaia functioning within the museum which tells about the son of the writer - the first governor of Ufa. Founded in 1978, it is a branch of the National Museum of Bashkortostan. The collection of the fund comprises approximately 3 thousand exhibits.
Madina Mosque
Ufa, Gatchinskaya St, 1
The Madina Mosque is situated in Demyansk district of Ufa at Gatchinskaya St., 1. The building features four minarets up to 10 meters high. Construction was supported by Marat Latypov, chairman of the mosque's supervisory board. Building materials included "Besser" blocks. The opening took place on October 21, 2013, marking the anniversary of Russia's Central Muslim Directory. Interior designs were created by artists from Samarkand and craftsmen from Cairo, as well as local experts from Ufa.
Lilya Tulip Mosque-Medressa
Ufa, Komarova St, 5
The "Lilya-Tulpan" Mosque-Medressa is situated in Ufa on Komarova Street. The building was opened in 1998 after construction from 1989 according to architect V.V. Davlyatshin's project. It is not merely a place for prayer but also a cultural and educational center offering courses on the Quran and spirituality. The roof resembles an unfurled tulip symbolizing freshness and chastity among Turkic peoples. Inside, the mosque's interior features crystal chandeliers and stained glass windows. Adjacent is Victory Park. Construction was funded through donations from over 200 local residents.
Monument of Friendship
Ufa, Sochinskaya St, 5
The Monument of Friendship is situated in Ufa on the high bank of the River Belaya. The monument, about 35 meters tall, was unveiled in 1965 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Bashkortostan's annexation to Russia. The central part of the monument is a coupled pillar with a sword sheathed inside, symbolizing peaceful coexistence of nations. At its base there are bronze figures of a Bashkirian woman and a Russian woman in national costumes created by the Leningrad factory "Monument-Sculpture". It is one of the main manifestations of friendship and unity among the peoples of Bashkortostan.
Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
Ufa, Karla Marksa St, 6
The Archaeology and Ethnography Museum is situated in Ufa on Karl Marx Street, 6. It showcases tools and everyday items of ancient people, decorations and clothing, as well as an exhibition "Archaeology of Southern Urals" depicting the Paleolithic era. A distinctive feature of the museum is the display of a Khazar mammoth skeleton and an ethnographic collection illustrating traditions and culture of regional peoples. There are four permanent exhibits available.
River Belaya Embankment
Ufa, Reki Beloy Emb
The Embankment of the Belaya River in Ufa - a modern walking area about 7 km long. After the reconstruction from 2014 to 2020, there appeared convenient bike paths and rest zones. From observation platforms, picturesque views on the Belaya River can be enjoyed. This is a popular place for walks among residents and visitors of the city.
Национальный молодёжный театр им. Мустая Карима
Ufa, Lenina St, 62
The National Youth Theatre named after Mustay Karim is located in Ufa at Lenina Street, 62. Founded in the early 20th century, it received its current name in 1995 and was honored with the name of the people's poet of Bashkortostan in 2006. The theater specializes in productions of works by Bashkir authors and classical plays aimed primarily at young audiences. It participates in joint projects with television and cinema.
National Museum of Republic of Bashkortostan
Ufa, Sovetskaya St, 14
The National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan is located in Ufa on Sovetskaya Street, 14. It is the largest cultural-historical museum of the Volga region with an exhibition including Burzyan bee - the symbol of the region, Salavat Yulayev's sword and rich coin collection. The museum features 35 exhibition halls showcasing archaeology, history and ethnography of Bashkortostan. It also has branches throughout the republic and contains over 140,000 items from its main collection.
Alexander Matrosov Monument
Ufa, Lenina Park
The monument to Alexander Matrosov is installed in Lenina Park in Ufa. The height of the bronze sculpture of the soldier created by Leonid Yulievich Eydelman is 2.5 meters. The monument was opened on May 9, 1951 and depicts Matrosov moving forward, wearing a helmet and poncho, holding an automatic rifle. The pedestal of the monument is made of pink granite. Matrosov's connection with Ufa relates to his childhood and upbringing in this city.
Mustay Karim Monument
Ufa, intersection of Kommunisticheskoy St and Mustaya Karima St
The Mussa Karim Monument in Ufa stands at the intersection of Kommunisticheskaya Street and Mustaya Karima Street. The central figure of the poet is made of bronze with a height of about six meters. Behind it are handwritten pages featuring characters from the novel "Long-long Childhood". The monument is surrounded by a water basin symbolizing the continuity of life. It was unveiled on October 10, 2013 and is an important attraction in Bashkortostan.
Salavat Yulayev Monument
Ufa, Salavata Yulaeva Sq
The Salavat Yulayev Monument stands on a high bank of the River Belaya in the center of Ufa. It is a ten-meter iron sculpture with a bronze finish, set upon a granite pedestal 4 meters tall. The monument weighs over 40 tons. It was unveiled in 1967 after years of work by sculptor S. Tovasiev. The monument depicts a hero from the Bashkir epic and is among the city's most recognizable landmarks, symbolizing the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Ivan Yakoutov Culture and Rest Park
Ufa, Karla Marksa St
Ivan Yakutov Cultural and Leisure Park is situated in the center of Ufa on Karl Marx Street. It is one of the oldest city parks, popular among families with children due to its children's railway and various attractions. There is also a lake where you can rent boats. The park's name commemorates revolutionary Ivan Yakutov.
Majit Gafuri Culture and Rest Park
Ufa, Zaki Validi St
Majit Gafuri Culture and Rest Park is situated in the center of Ufa on Zaki Validi Street. It is a popular spot for family outings and recreation with attractions for children of all ages. There are areas for both calm relaxation and active entertainment. The park is named after famous Bashkir poet Majit Gafuri.
Victory Park
Ufa, Komarova St
Victory Park is situated in Orjonikidzevsky district of Ufa on the banks of the White River, on Dezhnev Mountain slope. There is a monument in the form of an atomic submarine control room delivered from Murmansk region, commemorative monuments and Eternal Flame. On the southern side the park borders with Lala-Tulip Mosque. In the park there are squirrels who readily accept food from visitors. It is a popular walking area for Ufa residents.
First Ufa Cathedral Mosque
Ufa, Tukaeva St, 52
The First Ufa Cathedral Mosque is situated at Tukayev Street, 52 in Ufa. Built in 1830, it is the oldest functioning mosque in the city. It houses a relic - hairs from the prophet Muhammad's beard. The mosque operated continuously even during Soviet years, being the sole active Islamic temple in Ufa. The minaret height is 19 meters. Previously, there was a medrese named "Gusmania" associated with it.
Pokrov Church
Ufa, Mingazheva St, 4
Pokrov Church is situated in Ufa at Minganova Street, 4. A stone building was erected in the early 19th century and is one of the oldest stone churches in the city. After being closed in the 1940s it reopened in 1957. The church's distinctive feature is an icon of the Image Not-Made-By-Human-Hands painted by artist Anatoly Lezhnev. The church survived during the mass destruction of Orthodox shrines. Previously there were first wooden temples built as far back as the 16th century on this site.
Republican Museum of Military Glory
Ufa, Komarova St, 7
Republican Museum of Combat Glory in Ufa is located at Komarova St., 7. Dedicated to the deeds of residents of Bashkortostan during World War II. Features military equipment, weapons, awards, personal belongings and letters from war participants. Nearby are memorials for submarine sailors, border guards and paratroopers. The site includes Eternal Flame and serves as a branch of the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Salavat Yulayev Garden
Ufa, near Salavat Yulaev Square
Salaavat Yulaev Park is located in Ufa near his namesake square. Originally called after its location — Sluchevskaya Hill, later renamed Lenin Name Park. It features three pavilions, playful children's complexes and Suspension Bridge. Trees and flowerbeds were damaged by local slum goats. The place is protected as a landscape monument and cultural heritage site.
Spassky Church
Ufa, Oktyabrskoy Revolyutsii St, 37a
Spassky Church is situated at October Revolution Street, 37A in Ufa. Construction took about 20 years and was completed in 1844. The exterior appearance of the church resembles Kazan Cathedral in Saint Pyotrsburg. After the confiscation of property in 1929, the building was used for industrial premises and dormitories. Only after 75 years did the church return to the church. Despite its poor condition, it remains an important architectural attraction of the city.
Seven Maidens Fountain
Ufa, Teatralny Square
In the Theatre Square of Ufa there is a fountain called "Seven Girls". Seven bronze figures, each 2.2 meters tall, were created based on the motives of Bashkir epic and dance. Their models are members of the ensemble "Miras". The sculptor is Khanyf Khabibrakhmanov. In the center of the fountain is a round granite pedestal with a diameter of 18 meters featuring statues. The fountain was opened on June 30, 2015.
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