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This is the Drama Theatre in Samara, an old building actually, built in about 1880, but still looks as a toy house. It's my favourite building in Samara. It is said to include items of two different styles which normally do no wgo together but every time I look at at I am surprised how harmonic and complete it loks!!!
Very attractive and charming i think.
It's in the centre of the city, so you'll find it easily. Leave a Comment
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Kubychev is the original name of Samara. The statue in front of the Ballet building is Kubychev himself. The Square is home to a market every Sunday and was the scene of many military parades during wartime. Leave a Comment Directions: It is located in the old section of town and is easily reached by bus and tram.
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A walk along the Volga river. The nearby mountains the families with children, the people with dogs and the nutty people that strip down to their birthday suits in the middle of winter and swim in the river are all great for people watching!
Unfortunatly, just like the town itself, the Volga is in a state of 'disrepair'. With garbage, glass and even an old burned out car littering the embankment. But if you are able to overlook this, the scenery is spectacular and the river itself is amazing.
There are concerts held here in the summer, and what appears to be a small amusement park as well. Leave a Comment Address: Runs right along the town.
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No Russian city is complete without its own Philharmonic Orchestra. The Samaran group is located in this building in the old part of the city. Tram lines run directly in front of this building. Leave a Comment
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The Volga River is a spectacular site at most points along its 3700 km length. This photo is taken from in front of the 'White House' looking across the Volga to the Zhiguli Mountains. It was taken in Autumn. Leave a Comment
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This Statue is located on the hill next to the 'White House', Samara's City Hall. There are great views of the Volga River and Zhiguly Mountains from here. Leave a Comment
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During summer head for the Volga river bank. Samara has kilometers of sandy beaches packed with people that swim, sun-bathe and drink (lots of) beer.
Sit down in one of the many tents, have a beer, eat shashlik and enjoy the sun going down across the river. Leave a Comment Address: Down by the Volga river ...Directions: Samara´s beaches extend for kilometers north of the river station, with a small interruption behind the Zhiguli brewery.
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This is not specific to Samara, but anyway ...
Kvas is a traditional non-alcoholic Russian drink. It is sold in the streets, usually from hangers with a yellow tank reading KVAC. Leave a Comment Address: Throughout town
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Conveniently on one of the main streets in the center of town, the Samara Art Museum offers plenty for art lovers to see while visiting. The permanent collection includes a section devoted to local artists. And there is a large section of Russian paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Particularly interesting to me was the collection of modern Russian avant garde works. These colorful works are also in the best lit rooms in the museum, with large windows looking out onto the street. There are also rooms for temporary exhibitions. Once I saw was devoted to cartoon art from the Russian-Japanese wars. Interesting to see how the Russians stereotyped their Japanese enemy. Leave a Comment Address: main street in centerPhone: (8462) 70-32-87Directions: city centerOther Contact: cdk@transit.samara.ru
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I took an afternoon walk along the Embankment by the Volga River. The weather was still a bit wintery, with just hints of the coming spring, but there was quite a crowd enjoying the day along the river. I hear that during the summer, the embankment is lined with tons of cafes and vendors, but there are a few cafes available even in the off-season. It is amazing that Samara is basically built up along one side of the river and the other side is almost empty. During the Soviet era, Samara was an important military center and supported the space program, so as part of the policy of keeping Samara a ?closed city,? no bridges were built. You have to travel 50km or so to find the first bridge. Locals take ferries across during the summer, or actually drive across the frozen river in winter. Leave a Comment Address: on the VolgaDirections: can't miss it!
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