Art Museum
December 4. Opening of the personal exhibition of sculptor Alexander Buvin “Form. Space. Human. From tradition to innovation" (0+).
Until December 13th. “The Linen Room” is an exhibition of folk artists Olga Rudayenko and Marina Ivanova (0+). Ceramics, hand-woven items.
Until December 13th. Anniversary personal exhibition “Sergey Osinochkin. Painting” for the artist’s 70th anniversary (0+).
Anniversary personal exhibition of Evgeny Yugatkin “A little about myself. Novella" (0+). Graphic arts.
“Touched Image” – a tactile exhibition of carved icons (0+).
“They were the first” (0+). Exhibition of the first acquisitions to the museum's funds.
Where to go in Barnaul for the weekend
On a day off in Barnaul, you can go with the whole family to the Waterpark water park. There are not only exciting water attractions, but also Spa and Relax zones, and a cafe with a menu for children and adults.
The city also has several amusement parks, skating rinks, go-karts, paintball clubs, and ATV and Segway rentals, which will allow you to have an exciting time on the weekend. Here you can visit the planetarium and cinema, attend an exhibition or theatrical performance, concert and other cultural events that are regularly held for residents and guests of the city.
Drama Theater named after. V.M. Shukshina
December 4. 18.30 – “The Taming of the Shrew” (16+).
5th of December. 17.30 – “Dowry” (16+).
December 6. 17.30 – “And the horses played out in the field...” (16+).
December 8th. 18.30 – “H time”. Reading of the play “Gorka” (16+).
The play by Alexei Zhitkovsky became the best in 2022 according to the joint competition of modern dramaturgy “Culmination”. This is a story about a young kindergarten teacher who is trying to remain human and an individual in the flow of every second of life's absurdity.
9th December. 18.30 – premiere of “Theatrical Romance” (16+).
Where to go with a child in Barnaul
Barnaul Zoo is one of the favorite places in the city for all children. It was founded on the site of a small zoo where rabbits and chickens lived. The zoo was replenished with wounded and abandoned animals, and over time, quite exotic for these places. Today it is equipped with full-fledged enclosures, where you can see camels, foxes, ponies, corsacs and many other animals.
Children will be interested in visiting the rope park operating on the Zmeinogorsky tract. Not far from it there is a ski complex where you can go skiing and snowboarding.
All shopping and entertainment centers in the city have children's playrooms with various attractions and machines, where children and their friends can also have fun.
For those who love nature
From the point of view of nature lovers, Barnaul is located very well. On one side the city is framed by a relict ribbon forest, on the other it is washed by the Ob River. And even a visitor can explore both of these attractions on their own without any inconvenience.
The river is easiest. From the observation deck there is a descent to the embankment, where you can simply walk and admire the views. If this is not enough, buy yourself a ticket for a boat at any pier and set sail along the Ob waters. On pleasure boats there is a bar and music. At the dachas, you can stand at the side in peace and quiet, looking at the shores passing by.
By the way! Country boats are also cheaper and sail further than pleasure boats.
I recommend starting your walks through the forest from the Dynamo ski base. From there starts the Health Route, organized by one of the local businessmen for the city. This is a wide clear path leading through the forest. It is equipped with signs and benches, treated against ticks, in general - made as comfortable and safe as possible for people. You can walk along it on foot, or rent a bicycle or skis at the base, depending on the season.
Sometimes the Health Route comes close to the outskirts of the city, where you can see a lot of interesting things. For example, a lost monument.
You can get to the base by bus 55. Get off at the “Telecenter” stop and look to the left - you will immediately see the object you are looking for.
By the way! You can take the same bus a little further, to the stop “Institute named after. Lisavenko” and get to the city arboretum. It's open every day from spring to fall and it's very beautiful!
Sights of Barnaul
Barnaul has a large number of attractions that are worth visiting while staying here. One of the most interesting objects is St. Nicholas Church - the oldest Orthodox church in the city. The Intercession Cathedral is also popular among tourists. It is recommended to go to the river station, from where river transport takes place around the city and beyond, and get to know the many sights during your walk.
The largest natural attractions include the Barnaul ribbon forest, which stretches for 400 km. It is famous for its rich flora and fauna; many wild animals live on its territory: wild boars, moose, wolves, hoopoes and others.
You can get acquainted with the main attractions of Barnaul, the streets and environs of the city in the video:
For lovers of urban romance
I recommend starting your acquaintance with Barnaul with October Square. Most urban transport routes pass through it, so getting there will not be difficult. A green pedestrian alley begins from the square, which runs through the entire city center and ends almost at the Ob itself.
Pedestrian alley along Lenin Avenue.
Just walk along it, looking around. On the way you will meet:
- well-kept Stalin-era houses;
- buildings from the mid-19th century;
- chapels;
- squares with fountains;
- cozy squares;
- Soviet monuments and modern sculptural groups.
On old buildings you can see amazing examples of Soviet mosaics.
Since the alley stretches along the main city avenue (which, of course, is called Lenin Avenue), there are plenty of coffee shops, cafes and restaurants along it. You won't get hungry while walking.
When the pedestrian zone ends, at the monument to Kira Baev, turn right from it and walk along the street another block. You will find yourself in a place that the city leadership solemnly calls a tourist cluster.
A place for tourists in Barnaul.
This is a section of one of the oldest streets in Barnaul - Malo-Tobolskaya. On weekends, various events often take place here:
- open-air photo and art exhibitions;
- handmade fairs;
- concerts;
- social dancing;
- just small holidays.
This is a surprise street - you never know what you will see when you turn onto it. Only the small shops and cafes surrounding this place remain unchanged. And the main object of this section of the city is the Old Bazaar market. In its building, by the way, you can not only buy fresh honey, Altai souvenirs and mountain herbs, but also admire the works of local artists and photographers. On the second floor of the building there is an exhibition hall where the exhibition changes periodically.
After the renovation, this place can hardly be called a bazaar. Rather, it is a shopping center decorated in market style.
Walk through Malo-Tobolskaya, to the tram ring and the park fence. Turn left and you will see stairs nearby. It leads to Nagrony Park, the highest point of Barnaul. Now there is an observation deck, on one side of which you can see a panorama of the city, and on the other, a view of the Ob River. Don't be lazy to get up! Viewing the city from above will be a bright end to your walk.
Stairs to Nagorny Park. It looks best in the evening, when the lanterns are lit on the terraces of the slope. But during the day it’s quite good.
Parks and squares of Barnaul
The city has several large parks where residents and visitors can relax in nature and have fun. These include the Emerald Park, most of which is planted with valuable trees. It has attractions for children and adults, and there are places for active recreation lovers. You can also visit the amusement parks “Solar Wind” and “Europark”.
The largest squares of Barnaul, well known to all local residents, are the Square of Soviets, October, Sakharov, Pobeda and a number of others. There you will find various monuments dedicated to famous personalities or significant events, as well as old buildings that are architectural heritage.
For those interested in history
Barnaul is very friendly to tourists interested in history. He willingly tells everyone about his past. Get to the “House of Unions” stop on Lenin Ave., and walk from this highway to Krasnoarmeysky Ave. along the streets that cross it.
The closer you are to the river, the more often you will see explanatory signs on the sidewalks and buildings telling about the history of the places your route passes by.
Tourist sign on Lenin Avenue.
But if you want to get to know the place where the city began, you will have to make some effort. The reason for the formation of Barnaul was the silver smelting plant of the Demidov brothers. Its buildings successfully survived the revolution, and under the Soviets they were converted into a match factory. During perestroika, the factory ceased to exist. But the historical buildings still exist, although not in their best condition.
Entrance to the plant is not available for tourists. But every week it hosts volunteer cleanup days, the organizers of which willingly receive guests and take them around the territory. On Saturday around 9-30 am, go to the entrance of the former factory. Soon people will begin to gather around her. Ask the guys to give you a tour - they won’t refuse.
To get to the checkpoint, look on the street. Polzunov Museum “World of Stone”, turn behind it and walk along the road to the end.
Where should museum lovers go? I recommend the private museum “World of Time” on the street. Matrosova. Its owner is not limited to any one era; he collects all the antiques he can get his hands on. And he talks very enthusiastically about his collection, allowing guests not only to look at it, but also to touch it and put its exhibits into action. The museum has two locations, the second is dedicated to the symbols of communism. If you want to admire red crimson slogans, bugles and banners, and see the largest collection of sculptures depicting Lenin, this is the place for you.
Another interesting museum is the “Mountain Pharmacy” on the street. Polzunov. It is completely dedicated to the pharmacy business and its development in Altai. At the museum there is a shop of healing balms and dietary supplements, as well as a good restaurant. I won’t describe other museums; they are standard for all small towns - local history, art - and they are easy to find using 2GIS.
During the time of the Demidov brothers, this building actually housed the city pharmacy.
In 2022, Barnaul will turn 290 years old. Compared to capitals, this is still a very young city. But you can spend a good and useful weekend there. Come, I'm sure you'll like it.
Tatyana, 38 years old, manager
