Kemerovo Regional Puppet Theatre named after Arkady Gaidar

The Kemerovo Regional Puppet Theater named after Arkady Gaidar is a state autonomous cultural institution located in Kemerovo at 18 Vesennyaya Street. Throughout its history, the company has been directed by directors Valentin Tkachenko and Alexander Gilshtein, and in 2010 the theater won the "Brand of Kuzbass-2009" competition in the "Culture and Art" category. In addition to children's repertoire, plays for adults have been staged here, and in 2023 the halls of the institution were undergoing major renovations. The theater actively participates in exchange tours, including with companies from Kaluga, Novokuznetsk, and Tatarstan.