Khabarovsk is the cultural center of the Far East. He was able to largely develop in many directions, so it will be interesting for tourists with different tastes. There are many theaters in the city. You can watch an operetta, a puppet show or a production with the participation of mimes. The museums are mainly focused on the history of the region, but there are also art collections.
A walk in the city limits will also give a lot of impressions. The parks are landscaped, there are ponds, shady alleys and an embankment. Among the churches and cathedrals, the temple of Seraphim of Sarov stands out, which is more similar in design to the merchant's chambers, crowned with a dome. Nature lovers will like it in the Amur Fish Museum-Aquarium, where all the exhibits are alive, and in the Priamursky Zoo outside the city.
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What to see and where to go in Khabarovsk?
The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.
Lenin Square
In the past it was called Nikolaevskaya, named after Svoboda, named after Stalin. Initially, it was a parade ground that appeared during the expansion of Khabarovsk at the end of the 19th century. In 1925, a monument to Lenin was erected here. By 1950, the square had acquired clear boundaries, and it was covered with asphalt. After reconstruction in 1998, the territory was covered with paving stones, and a new consecration was carried out. Currently, the square is the venue for the main festive events.
Monument to Erofey Khabarov
Installed in 1958. Located in front of the train station. The height of the sculpture itself is 4.5 meters, together with the pedestal - more than 11 meters. Khabarov is a pioneer who explored these territories. He founded not only Khabarovsk, but also many other settlements. No descriptions of his appearance have survived, so the statue is a kind of collective and symbolic image. In 2008, a plaque with the name of the sculptor Milchin was added.
Park them. N.N. Muravyov-Amursky
In the 19th century it was a natural city garden. Subsequently, it received the status of a natural monument of local importance. The area is about 79 hectares. Stretches along the banks of the Amur. One of the best places in Khabarovsk for walking and relaxing. There are several architectural monuments in the park. Here, in 1891, a monument was erected to Muravyov-Amursky, the governor-general who held his post in the middle of the 19th century.
Khabarovsk cliff
Refers to the territory of the Nevelskoy embankment. In 1858, a pioneer camp was set up here. In 1918, a detachment of musicians sympathizing with the Soviet regime was tortured at the same place. Later, a plaque appeared in memory of this event. A museum and cultural center was formed on the cliff. The exposition is located in the building of an inactive rescue station. The interiors have been recreated in the style of the past.
Monument to Muravyov-Amursky
Installed in 1891. The sculptor is Opekushin, and the project was approved by Alexander III. The opening was attended by Tsarevich Nicholas II. The Governor-General is depicted in full growth. The composition is complemented by special boards with historical references. In 1925, the sculpture was dropped and replaced with a monument to Lenin, in 1992 it was restored. Subsequently, the image of the monument fell on the 5000 ruble bill.
Children's park them. A.P. Gaidar
Created in 1909. The founder was the Society for the Physical Development of Children. It was renamed several times, was named in honor of Dzerzhinsky and the poet Komarov. Although since 2010 it has been just a city park, it is traditionally called a children's park, and Gaidar's granite sculpture does not allow one to deviate from the name of the writer. There are many attractions for young visitors on the territory, as well as alleys with fabulous sculptures.
Park "Dynamo"
Occupies about 31 hectares in the city center. Regardless of the season, there is plenty to do in the park. In the summer everything is fragrant here, the beds are planted with different types of flowers. There are summer cafes and children's attractions, courts and other sports areas for active recreation. On weekends, an orchestra plays at one of the venues. A large skating rink is filled in in winter. Closer to the New Year holidays, Santa Claus and Snegurochka appear.
Khabarovsk city ponds
Artificial reservoirs, which were ravines until 1983. They expanded and ennobled the surrounding area, breaking up the park. There are sculptural compositions, benches, play areas. The maximum depth of the ponds is about 6 meters. The lower one is equipped with a fountain in the center and lighting. Medium size allows you to ride on special boats. The upper one also glows and has its own fountain, but classical music is also added to this.
Park "Severny"
It is located in the city district of the same name. Broken at the temple of Seraphim of Sarov. The Palace of the newlyweds was also built here. There are cozy alleys around, there are gazebos, benches, there is a lake with ducks and swans. Ideal for post-wedding photo shoots. The park is rather large in area, but it is planned to expand it to 42 hectares. An arboretum and a cascade of ponds will be added.
Assumption Cathedral
It was built in the 80s of the XIX century. Became the first stone temple in the city. In the 30s of the last century, the building was dismantled in order to use the bricks and the vacated territory. After the collapse of the USSR, a new architectural project was adopted for the restoration of the cathedral. Construction was completed at the beginning of the 2000s. The five-domed temple differs from its predecessor, but has similar features.
Transfiguration Cathedral
Construction was carried out in the early 2000s. The blessing for the construction was given by Alexy II. Received the status of a cathedral after the rite of consecration. Height - 83 meters. This places the cathedral on the list of the tallest in the country. The small limit is below the main one. The interior decoration is rich, the walls are painted with frescoes. Donations from ordinary parishioners and public organizations were collected for the golden domes.
Temple of Seraphim of Sarov
Built in the early years of the 21st century, illuminated in 2008. The building is white stone, the project for its creation is original, there are no other such buildings in the world. The temple resembles a merchant's chambers. Only the dome gives out a religious structure in it at the first meeting. Shrines - an icon of Seraphim of Sarov and a particle of his relics. The wasteland around the temple was restored to its proper form and a landscape park was laid out in its place.
Church of St. Innocent of Irkutsk
Founded in 1869 on the slope of the Voennaya Mountain. Under him, a parish school worked, and there was also a cemetery where the ashes of the first settlers of the city rested. After the revolution, the temple gradually fell into decay. It housed a planetarium for almost 30 years. In 1992, the building was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Recovery and educational activities began. In 2004, a memorial cross was erected in honor of the pioneers.
Khabarovsk Regional Museum of N.I. Grodekov
Has been working since 1894. Named after one of the Governor Generals. The collection of exhibits is typical for museums of this specialization. It is divided into semantic groups according to sciences and areas, including flora and fauna, development of the area, indigenous peoples. The building is an architectural monument. It was rebuilt to increase the exhibition area. A whale skeleton is on display in one of the new halls.
Far Eastern Art Museum
It opened in 1931. The funds are considered to be the most extensive in the region. The fine art objects that laid the foundation for the collection came from many museums in the country, including the Tretyakov Gallery and the Hermitage. Over time, the collection was replenished with valuable icons. Exhibition halls host temporary expositions, and some of their exhibits are sent on "tours" in other cities of Russia.
Military History Museum
The building where the exposition is located is recognized as an architectural monument.In the past, a state bank was located here, and then the front headquarters. The museum was opened in 1984. The exposition is housed in 13 rooms, military equipment is displayed in the courtyard. The collection tells about the development of the territories of the Far East and about armed clashes of different periods.
Amur Bridge Museum
Founded in 2008. Dedicated to the construction and subsequent reconstruction of the city bridge across the Amur. It all started with the desire to preserve the dismantled truss of the old structure. But later, at the place where she was taken, a real miniature park-historical zone was formed. Among the objects appeared steam locomotives, a retro station, tanks and a platform. The furnishings are stylized after the past.
Museum of Archeology. Okladnikova
Has been working since 1998. The funds contain about 160 thousand archaeological finds. About 1200 of them are especially valuable and unique. The collection tells the history of the region, its gradual development over the centuries. Master classes for children are held, for example, "Primitive Prometheus". The museum building in the past belonged to the merchant Lubben. It is a monument of history, culture and architecture.
Museum of the history of Khabarovsk
Opened in 2004, renovated in 2011. Any valuable exhibits that tell the history of the city are accepted into the collection of the museum. There is a picturesque section with portraits of prominent residents of Khabarovsk. The exhibits related to the life of the inhabitants and how it changed are highlighted separately. Gifts from sister cities are also presented. The museum building is the House of Culture, of which only the facade has remained from its former appearance.
Museum-Aquarium "Amur Fish"
Receives visitors since 2005. The 3 halls contain a variety of aquariums of different sizes. Their volumes range from 80 to 900 liters. They are backlit and decorated to create a more natural look. There are both familiar fish species and relatively rare ones: trout, flounder, pinched fish, eleotrises. The purpose of the exposition is to show the variety of aquatic inhabitants of the Amur.
Khabarovsk Regional Drama and Comedy Theater
The building was built in 1933 and was originally an NKVD club. The theater was founded on its basis in 1946. One of the first productions was Fadeev's Young Guard. At present, the auditorium has a capacity of approximately 500 seats. The hall of columns and the foyer are decorated in a classic style. There is a cafe and a wardrobe in the lobby. The repertoire sometimes includes performances aimed at young audiences.
Khabarovsk Regional Musical Theater
Started giving performances in 1926. Debut operetta - "Silva". The troupe did not stop working even during the Second World War. They also performed in front of the soldiers at the front. In 1977, the theater moved from the former Military Assembly to its own building on Karl Marx Street. Forums and official events are also held here. Among the actors at different times there were many honored and people's artists.
White theater
Director Arkady Raskin founded it in 1989 with a group of like-minded actors. The name was not chosen by chance. White, that is, clean, like a sheet of paper, on which you can write or draw anything you want. The troupe willingly takes on experimental performances, not limiting itself to the genre or form of presentation. In the theater building, you can arrange a party to order with the participation of animators.
Theater "Triada"
Formed in 1975. Initially, he worked as an amateur pantomime studio at the Palace of Trade Unions. Since 1989, the status has changed to "theater-studio", and in 1993 "Triada" became a municipal theater. Occupies the building of the former Pioner cinema since 1995. There was a threat of closure and eviction. Due to these and a number of other reasons, the theater expanded its repertoire and began to engage in more classical performances.
Khabarovsk Puppet Theater
Opened the doors to viewers of all ages in 1997. The troupe started with small performances, which were shown in kindergartens and schools. Soon the artists received their own permanent premises, in which they are now. Over the years, the theater has accumulated a database of 40 performances. He took part in many festivals and shows and was even among the nominees for the Golden Mask.
Khabarovsk circus
Based in the city, but moving from place to place, the circus tent existed at the beginning of the 20th century. For some time he settled near Lenin Square, where he remained until the 50s. The current building of the circus was built in 2011 and can accommodate 1,300 spectators. It is located in the Gagarin Park. The famous cosmonaut visited Khabarovsk and planted the Kuril larch here.
Zoo "Priamursky"
Opened near Khabarovsk in 2002. The choice of the inhabitants here is not accidental: they are all natives of the region, for example, a leopard or an ermine. Each pet has a different history of entering the zoo. They were on the verge of life and death. Spacious aviaries in many ways try to repeat the natural habitat, animals are much more comfortable this way.
Platinum Arena
Large sports and entertainment complex of the city. The opening took place in 2003. The capacity varies depending on the event. For example, a hockey match can be attended by a little over 7 thousand people, and a concert is already 8.5 thousand. It is the home arena for Amur and Amur Tigers. Other sports events are also held, as well as shows and exhibitions. There is a landscaped area around the complex.
Khabarovsk bridge
It is part of the Transsib. Thrown over the Amur. The total length, including overpasses, is about 4 thousand meters. Width - 25 meters. Although the bridge was opened in 1916, not much remains of its original design. It was rebuilt several times to replace worn out parts and to increase its carrying capacity. The worn-out parts became exhibits in the city museum, opened in Khabarovsk in honor of the bridge.
Admiral Nevelskoy embankment
Refers to the historical part of the city. It got its name from the surname of the admiral, who led two research expeditions. Here is the "Amur Cliff", from the observation deck of which a picturesque view of the surrounding area opens. All sorts of events are organized on the embankment for the holidays, the rest of the time it is a walking area. There is a beach and a pier in the immediate vicinity.
