Volgograd Musical and Dramatic Cossack Theatre

Volgograd Musical and Drama Cossack Theatre is located at Akademicheskaya Street, 3. This building, built in 1862 by merchant A.M. Shlykov, has the status of a regional cultural heritage site. The theatre is known as the first professional Cossack theatre in Russia and focuses on performances reflecting Cossack culture, folklore, and children's dramaturgy. The history of the building is linked to the events of the Battle of Stalingrad: during the battles it housed a hospital and units of the 92nd Rifle Brigade. Today, the theatre offers audiences an interactive performance "Guardsman of Stalingrad. Staircase of Time".