Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, bul. Saint Innocent, 3

Sightseeings of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Visiting the Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is recommended even for those tourists who are not too keen on religious monuments of architecture. Apart from the fact that this temple is considered to be the Orthodox center of the city, it is also one of its main historical sights.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Local Lore Museum

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 29 Kommunisticheskiy Prospect,

Sights of Yuzhno- Sakhalinsk Not so many old buildings have survived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - witnesses of the distant past of the city. In one of such buildings, which shows traces of Japanese rule, the museum of local lore of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is located.

Sakhalin Railroad History Museum

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, ul. Vokzalnaya, 55

Sightseeings of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk The construction of railways on Sakhalin began in 1905, continued during the Karafuto period - the time of the Japanese occupation of northern Sakhalin, did not stop in the Soviet era authorities. During the years of development of the Sakhalin Railway, a lot of interesting facts have accumulated:

Sakhalin Regional Art Museum

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, ul. Lenina, d. 137

Sights of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Sakhalin Regional Art Museum is still quite young - it was founded only in 1983, but during this time the museum has not badly replenished its funds, and for today there are about 11 500 exhibits brought from different countries.

At the end of the 19th century, in the place of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the convict settlement Vladimirovka was founded, which during the Japanese occupation turned into Toyohar, and only after the war the city got its usual name.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city where long years neighbor exist two nations: the Japanese and Russian, and this neighborhood is reflected in the urban cultural space

This Far Eastern city is interesting primarily for its natural resources:. Many tourists prefer to spend their time getting to know not man-made monuments and depart from here to inspect the Cape Giant, Kuril Islands or Moneron Island . To some extent, they can be understood: the Internet is full of numerous notes about the terrible environmental situation, the lack of not only quality, but also any roads, about you s prices . But in reality everything is not so bleak: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city where for two years the two nations have been side by side: Japanese and Russian, and this neighborhood is reflected in the urban cultural space .

Museums of Yuzhno- Sakhalinsk

Visiting museums of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is invariably included in the program of tourists who are interested in the cultural heritage of this region and the city in particular . Today there are about 10 museums and exhibition halls in the city, collections of which cover large chronological periods and demonstrate all facets of the social, political and cultural history of the city . The main museum of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, its visiting card is the Sakhalin State Regional Museum of Local Lore, located in a building that was built by the Japanese in 1937 . By the way, buildings like this , made in the architectural style of "Teykan", there is no more in Russia . Sakhalin Regional Art Museum uniqueness of architecture of its building can not boast, but here is collected an interesting collection of exhibits dedicated to the Old Russian art, art of Japan and Korea .

The museum of railway equipment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is also included in the number of places that must be visited, especially the interesting part of the museum exposition is located directly under the open sky

Theaters of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Sakhalin International Theater Center named after A. P. Chekhov united under his roof several theaters at once: the dramatic one. AP Chekhov, a theater for children and youth, a musical theater, as well as a theater college. At numerous festivals and competitions, the staging of these theaters has traditionally received high jury ratings and success among spectators. An unforgettable encounter with a beautiful arrange goers Sakhalin Regional Philharmonic and the City Chamber Orchestra.

Parks and monuments satisfy the thirst for cultural experience, you can take a fascinating walk through the city and get acquainted with its architectural monuments . On the Square of Fame you you will see a memorial complex that perpetuates the memory of war heroes, a memorial sign in honor of the village of Vladimirovka is erected in the picturesque square on Sakhalinskaya Street, and in the square behind the Heroes' Alley Morial after Sakhalin soldiers who were killed in the Afghan and Chechen wars . Do not forget to look in the Park of Culture and Rest named Yu . A . Gagarin - a real pride of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and a popular place for residents on weekends and public holidays . The main religious attraction of the city, its spiritual center - Resurrection Cathedral - located on the Boulevard St. Innocent . built not so long ago, but in the best traditions of ancient architecture, he became a real gem of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk .