Entertainment in Orenburg: attractions and photos

Orenburg is an important cultural and administrative center of the southern Urals. There live more than half a million people, you can always meet many tourists. They are attracted by the sights of the city, and many entertainment in Orenburg, which are not inferior even to the capital's analogues, allow interesting time for adults and children at any time of the year.

Museums

Orenburg was founded in 1743. An interesting history of the city and its surrounding lands can be found in the Governor's (28 Sovetskaya Street) and in the Historical Museum (29, Naberezhnaya St.). The latter is housed in an ancient building in the Neo-Gothic style, reminiscent of a medieval fortress. These two most famous museums present to visitors a collection of archaeological finds, expositions telling about the Emelian Pugachev revolt, the events that took place in the Southern Urals during the Civil War, as well as famous people who were born and grew up in Orenburg and its environs.

Historical monuments

Before considering entertainment in Orenburg, you should say a few words about its most interesting historical sights. These include:

• Caravanserai, consisting of a mosque and the Bashkir people's house. The complex was built by the architect A. Bryullov in 1837-1844 and is one of the most beautiful old buildings in Orenburg.
• Water tower, which became part of the urban landscape of Orenburg in 1928 by the project of Ryangin.
• St. Nicholas Cathedral, which began to be built in the spring of 1883, and during the Second World War was used as a repository of secret archives of the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs.
• The former building of the Frontier Commission (Sovetskaya Street, 7). It was built 243 years ago. Before the revolution, it housed the Kyrgyz school.
• House of military governors, is the same age as Orenburg and later reconstructed under the leadership of Henry Gopius.
• The building of the former office of the engineering department, which houses the Memorial Museum-guardhouse of Shevchenko. There the well-known Ukrainian poet was imprisoned for taking part in the secret organization of the Cyril and Methodius brotherhood. In the museum you can see the documents telling about Shevchenko's stay in Orsk and Orenburg, about his participation in the Aral expedition, and about the long link to the peninsula of Mangyshlak.
• The Khusainia Mosque was built in the late 19th century at the expense of the merchant Khusainov. It is adorned by a large minaret, which rises above the historical center of Orenburg. The mosque was closed in 1932, and its building was used as a Tatar pedagogical technical school, and later as a department of private security. Only in 1992 he was returned to believers.

Theaters

Considering entertainment in Orenburg, we can not fail to mention the possibilities of leisure activities by those who are fans of dramatic art. Among them:

• Drama Theater named after M. Gorky (Sovetskaya street, 26), on the stage of which Vera Komissarzhevskaya glittered at the time.
• Theater of musical comedy (street Tereshkova, 13).
• Tatar Drama Theater. Mirhaydar Fayzi (52 Sovetskaya Street).
• State Regional Puppet Theater.

Amusement parks

The best place for a family holiday is traditionally the well-arranged green areas of the city, where rides are established and mass events are organized.

One of the oldest among them is the amusement park in Orenburg. The 50th anniversary of the USSR, located on Teatralnaya Street. In recent years it has been modernized and today meets children and adults in a new guise.

Other popular amusement parks in Orenburg include:

• "Poplar" (Postnikova street, 30), where you can see the city from the ferris wheel, deliver the children pleasure by rolling them on the slides and other attractions, treat them with their favorite dishes in the restaurant that operates there;
• "Constellation" (Dzerzhinsky St., 4), where the first in the Orenburg Rollerdrome;
• Rope park "Gammi" (Teatralnaya str., 2, building 5), where several "air" trails of various complexity are available for children and adults.

Entertainment for children in Orenburg can be found in other parks and squares of the city.

Cinemas

Those who like to spend an evening watching an interesting film in Orenburg can visit the "Kosmos" cinema center (Parkov Ave, 5a). It has been operating since 1964, however it was repeatedly reconstructed and modernized. Therefore, today in "Space" you can see pictures, the viewing of which requires the use of the latest equipment. Every year it becomes the venue for the East-West festival, and at other times there you can watch films that have just been released.

With the novelties of the film industry you can get acquainted and in the cinema "Kinoshiti", which is located in the TRC "Gulliver" (Novaya Str., 4). The facility is designed for more than 800 spectators and consists of 6 rooms, including 1 VIP.

One of the most modern cinemas in Orenburg is "Kinofresh" (SEC "Armada"), where all films are shown in digital format. In its three halls there are comfortable orthopedic armchairs with armrests and stands for packing popcorn and drinks, which creates a cozy atmosphere and promotes rest and relaxation.

SEC "Armada" (Orenburg): entertainment

This is one of the best leisure centers not only in the city, but also in Russia. As already mentioned, in the shopping center "Armada" you can visit the largest of the Orenburg cinemas. In addition, there is a roller all year round.

In the center of "Armada" (Orenburg), entertainment for children is concentrated in Crazy Park. On its territory there are carousels and attractions for the youngest, and older boys and girls can take part in the lessons of the "School of Crafts", where they are offered to engage in a variety of creativity under the guidance of teachers.

Hungry, TC guests can satisfy hunger in restaurants and cafes that function on its territory: "Russian pancakes", Beer Gamer House and Broadway.

In addition, "Armada" regularly hosts a variety of exhibitions and festivities, which often coincide with the announcement of profitable sales.

Active Entertainment in Orenburg

In the city you can take part in various quests. For example, a company of 2-5 friends can try to figure out who is committing a brutal crime, having gone to the address of ul. Musa Jalil, 6. There will start the quest "Dream I: Trans from Galaxy Dali", which will be interesting to everyone who prefers intelligent entertainment.

A game of survival, during which you need to try to get out of the room, full of clues and unexpected surprises, awaits Orenburgers and guests of the city at ul. 60 years of October, 26-а.

Now that you know the addresses and information about the museums, parks and shopping mall of one of the capitals of the South Urals, you can choose which entertainment of the city of Orenburg is best for you and your family if you decide to spend there a long weekend or vacation.