Glinka State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Chelyabinsk

Chelyabinsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after M.I. Glinka is situated on Art Square in Chelyabinsk. The building of the theatre, constructed in 1937 according to architect N. Kurennyy's project, became the largest cultural center of the region following reconstruction from 1941 to 1955. Operatic troupes consisting of graduates from leading music universities across the country perform here. Previously, there stood Christ the Redeemer Cathedral on this site. Since 1996, the theatre has held academic status. Official information can be found on its website.