Top 30 attractions of Khabarovsk, Russia

Khabarovsk is the cultural center of the Far East. It has been able to largely develop in many directions, so it will be of interest to tourists with different tastes. There are many theaters in the city. You can watch an operetta, a puppet show or a performance with the participation of mimes. Museums focus mainly 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, more similar in design to the merchant's chambers, crowned with a dome. Nature lovers will love the Amur Fish Museum-Aquarium, where all the exhibits are alive, and the Priamursky Zoo outside the city.

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 area had acquired clear boundaries, and it was covered with asphalt. After the 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 Yerofey Khabarov

Installed in 1958. Located in front of the railway 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. Descriptions of his appearance have not been preserved, 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. Extends 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

It belongs to the territory of the Nevelskoy embankment. In 1858, a pioneer camp was set up here. In 1918, a detachment of musicians who sympathized with the Soviet regime was tortured to death in the same place. Later, a plaque commemorating this event appeared. A museum and cultural center was formed on the cliff. The exposition is located in the building of an inactive rescue station. The interiors are recreated in the style of the past.

Monument to Muravyov-Amursky

Installed in 1891. The sculptor is Opekushin, and Alexander III approved the project. 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 got on a bill of 5000 rubles.

Children's park A.P. Gaidar

Created in 1909. The founder was the Society for the Physical Development of Children. It was repeatedly renamed, named after 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 him to go far 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 something to do in the park. In summer, everything here is fragrant, the flower beds are planted with different types of flowers. There are summer cafes and children's attractions, there are courts and other sports areas for active recreation. On weekends, an orchestra plays at one of the venues. In winter, a large skating rink is flooded. Closer to the New Year holidays, Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden appear.

Khabarovsk city ponds

Artificial reservoirs, which until 1983 were ravines. They were expanded and ennobled the nearby territory, breaking 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 backlight. The size of the medium 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 "Northern"

It is located in the urban area of ​​the same name. Broken at the temple of Seraphim of Sarov. The Palace of the Newlyweds was also built here. Cozy alleys stretch around, there are gazebos, benches, there is a lake with ducks and swans. An ideal place for photo shoots after marriage. In terms of area, the park is still rather big, 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. It became the first stone church 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 to restore the cathedral. Construction was completed at the beginning of the 2000s. The five-domed temple differs from its predecessor, but has features similar to it.

Transfiguration Cathedral

Construction was carried out in the early 2000s. The blessing for the construction was given by Alexy II. Received the status of the cathedral after the rite of consecration. Height - 83 meters. This includes the cathedral in the list of the highest in the country. The small limit is located under 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 others like it in the world. The temple resembles merchants' chambers. Only the dome betrays a religious building in it at the first meeting. Shrines - the icon of Seraphim of Sarov and a particle of his relics. The wasteland around the temple was brought into proper shape and a landscape park was laid out in its place.

Church of St. Innocent of Irkutsk

Founded in 1869 on the slope of Mount Voyennaya. 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. For almost 30 years it housed a planetarium. In 1992, the building was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church. Restoration and educational activities began. In 2004, a memorial cross was erected in honor of the pioneers.

Khabarovsk Regional Museum of N. I. Grodekov

Works 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, land development, and indigenous peoples. The building is an architectural monument. It was rebuilt to increase exhibition space. In one of the new halls, a whale skeleton is exhibited.

Far Eastern Art Museum

Opened in 1931. The funds are considered the most extensive in the region. Fine art objects that initiated 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 exhibitions, and some of their exhibits are sent on tours to other Russian cities.

Military History Museum

The building where the exposition is located is recognized as an architectural monument. In the past, the state bank was located here, and then the front headquarters. The museum opened in 1984. The exposition is located in 13 halls, military equipment is exhibited in the courtyard. The meeting 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 keep the dismantled farm of the old design. But later, at the place where she was taken, a real miniature park-historical zone was formed. Steam locomotives, a retro station, cisterns and a platform appeared among the objects. The setting is stylized after the past.

Museum of Archeology. A.P. Okladnikova

Works since 1998. The funds include 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 are held for children, for example, "Primitive Prometheus". The museum building in the past belonged to the merchant Lübben. It is a monument of history, culture and architecture.

Museum of the History of Khabarovsk

Opened in 2004, reconstructed in 2011. Any valuable exhibits that tell the history of the city are accepted into the museum's collection. There is a picturesque section with portraits of prominent residents of Khabarovsk. Separately, exhibits related to the life of the inhabitants and how it changed were highlighted. Gifts from sister cities are also presented. The museum building is the House of Culture, from the former appearance of which only the facade remains.

Museum-Aquarium "Amur Fish"

It has been hosting visitors since 2005. There are many aquariums of different sizes in 3 halls. Their volumes range from 80 to 900 liters. They are backlit and embellished to create a more natural look. Both familiar species of fish and relatively rare ones are represented: trout, flounder, loach, eleothris. The purpose of the exposition is to show the diversity of the 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 on its basis was founded in 1946. One of the first productions was Fadeev's The Young Guard. Currently, the auditorium has a capacity of approximately 500 seats. The columned hall and foyer are decorated in a classical style. There is a cafe and a cloakroom in the lobby. Performances aimed at a young audience sometimes appear in the repertoire.

Khabarovsk regional musical theater

He began 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. It also hosts forums and official events. 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 productions, not limiting itself to a genre or form of presentation. In the theater building, you can arrange a holiday to order with the participation of animators.

Triada Theater

Formed in 1975. Initially, he worked as an amateur mime studio at the Palace of Trade Unions. Since 1989, the status has changed to "theatre-studio", and in 1993 "Triada" became a municipal theater. Occupies the building of the former Pioneer 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 productions.

Khabarovsk Puppet Theater

Opened its doors to viewers of all ages in 1997. The troupe began with small performances that were shown in kindergartens and schools. Soon the artists received their own permanent premises, where they are now. Over the years of its existence, the theater has accumulated a base of 40 performances. He took part in many festivals and reviews 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. Located on the territory of the park named after Gagarin. The famous cosmonaut visited Khabarovsk and planted a Kuril larch here.

Zoo "Priamursky"

Opened near Khabarovsk in 2002. The choice of inhabitants here is not accidental: they are all natives of the region, for example, a leopard or an ermine. The history of getting into the zoo is special for each pet. They were on the verge of life and death. Spacious enclosures in many ways try to repeat the natural habitat, the animals are much more comfortable this way.

Platinum Arena

Large sports and entertainment complex of the city. The opening took place in 2003. Capacity varies depending on the event. For example, a little more than 7 thousand people can attend a hockey match, and 8.5 thousand people can attend a concert. It is the home arena for Amur and the Amur Tigers. There are also other sports competitions, as well as shows and exhibitions. Around the complex landscaped area.

Khabarovsk bridge

It is part of the Transsib. Transferred across the Amur. The total length, including overpasses, is about 4,000 meters. Width - 25 meters. Although the bridge was opened in 1916, not much remains of its original structure. It has been repeatedly rebuilt to replace worn parts and increase capacity. The parts that have served their purpose have become exhibits in the city museum, opened in Khabarovsk in honor of the bridge.

Embankment of Admiral Nevelskoy

Belongs to the historical part of the city. It got its name from the name of the admiral who led two research expeditions. Here is the "Amur cliff", from the observation deck of which offers a picturesque view of the district. All sorts of events are organized on the embankment on holidays, the rest of the time it is a walking area. The beach and the pier are in close proximity.