Many historic monuments of Pyatigorsk are associated with the name of M. Lermontov, a famous Russian writer and poet. One of such attractions is the Lermontov Gallery. Originally, it was located in Nizhny Novgorod and was built to open a new exhibition. In the late 19th century, it was “transferred” to Pyatigorsk. The exterior of the gallery harmoniously combines the Gothic and modern elements. The gallery resembles a spectacular fabulous palace. Now, music concerts and performances are regularly held here. All fans of theatrical performances should visit the Stavropol Theatre of Musical Comedy opened in 1939. The building occupied by the theatre was built at the beginning of the 20th century and is known as the House of National Cultures. After the Revolution, the establishment of the Soviet authority was officially announced exactly in this building. In the period of the Great Patriotic War, the building was partially destroyed but then was restored within a very short time. The most visited culture center in the city is the Local History Museum. It was founded in 1903 and is considered as the oldest museum in the region. The historic building serving as a museum was a prestigious sanatorium before. Today, it houses over 130 000 unique exhibits, including important historical documents, old books, pieces of applied art, old pictures of the city, and archeological artifacts. The rich collection is stored in thematic halls, so it is very comfortable to view
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