Photogallery of Kurgan, Russia

One of the main architectural monuments of Kurgan is the Church of Alexander Nevsky built in the late 19th century on donations from the local archbishop and wealthy citizens. Its main construction material is red brick. The facade has a really lush design. The temple has managed to preserve several important religious relics. For the years of its existence, it has never been reconstructed. In the beautiful historic building of red brick, there is the Gulliver Puppet Theatre. It was opened in 1948 and is one of the first theatres of its kind in Russia. Today, the puppet theatre will impress not only children, but also adults. Performances even for smallest visitors are often held here. Another interesting culture center is the House of A. I. Kocheshev. At the end of the 19th century, the famous photographer lived in this beautiful old house. In 1981, he opened the first photo studio here that worked successfully until the Revolution of 1917. Today, the museum houses over 500 photos taken by the photographer. He tried to capture the most important events in the history of the city. The museum exhibits include the photograph’s personal items and old photo equipment. In Kurgan, there is the House of V. K. Küchelbecker where the famous poet and Decembrist lived. Due to the thorough reconstruction, the beautiful wooden house built at the beginning of the 19th century has preserved its excellent state. Today, you can see the writings of the famous poet, … Read further