Photogallery of Pyatigorsk, Russia

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Pyatigorsk by Soahas photos @flickr
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Pyatigorsk Lermontovskaya Galereya by Grigory Gusev @flickr
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More to see in Pyatigorsk
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 Today, it houses over 130 000 unique exhibits, including important historical documents, old books, pieces of applied art, old pictures of the city, and archeological artifacts.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 … Read further

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Travel guide to Pyatigorsk

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 … Open

Pyatigorsk sightseeing

The first civil settlements were formed here only several centuries later. It was quite difficult to reach the city so it was not developing as fast as it could. Despite this, the glory of the local healing water encouraged the population influx. In the city, the first stone house was built in 1812. It was leased to rich families, which members came to Pyatigorsk for water. The locals understood the benefits fast … Open

Top sigths of Russia

We should start from describing the most famous places of interest of the capital. Kremlin is the main symbol of the city and an internationally famous attraction. This is a very important historic and architectural landmark, and every building on its territory is a new page in the history of the country. The Red Square is located in front of the eastern wall of the complex. During several centuries the square was a witness to many important historic events. The Red Square was constructed on the site of numerous wooden houses, which made the threat of fire very real and, therefore, their presence was inacceptable near the royal residence. Nowadays, there are many exhibition halls, museums, parks and churches near the Red Square and the Kremlin complex. … Open

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