Komsomolsk-on-Amur

Komsomolsk-on-Amur (Russian: Комсомо́льск-на-Аму́ре, kuhm-sah-MOHL'SK nah ah-MOO-ryeh) is a large city in Khabarovsk Krai on the Baikal-Amur Mainline. Home of around a quarter of a million people, it's the 3rd largest city of the Russian Far East after Vladivostok and Khabarovsk and a major industrial center.

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20 places

Drama Theatre

Драматический театр

Home to a 20 man troupe and two halls seating around 600 and 100 respectively. The theatre makes its own productions, and also provides a stage for touring theatre companies from other Russian cities.

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Museum of Fine Arts

Музей изобразительных искусств

The ground floor is dedicated to Wehstern art, including some nice promgrafiki from Soviet tobacco manufacturers, and a hall for temporary exhibitions. Upstairs is a nice collection of indigenous art, ritual sculptures, clothing, utensils and ornaments from the Narnaii's and other Amur estuary aboriginal peoples. There is also a collection of Chinese folk art.

Tue-Sun 10-17, by appointment onlyForeigners: RUB 20

Sudostroitel Park

Парк Судостроителей

The "park of the shipbuilders" has a few attractions and running amusements, at last passing a new 30 meters tall Ferris wheel were being constructed to celebrate the towns 75th anniversary

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Aircraft Plant Expocenter

Экспоцентр КнААПО

Exhibition on the history of aircraft factory, including several displays of aircraft built at the factory, including the WWII IL-2 (Sturmovik), Korean war-era Mig-17 (Fresco), the modern SU-27 (Flanker) fighter-jet and the odd looking BE-103 (Snipe) amphibious plane. Access is tricky as it's only open to prearranged visits, which is not easy. Try contacting a tour agency, sometimes they can even arrange tours of the plant itself, but you'll need a healthy dose of luck for both.

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Artist Union Exhibition Hall

Выставочный зал Союза Художников

The local branch of the Russian Artist Union runs a small gallery with local art exhibitions, and a small souvenir store where you can buy indigenous souvenirs

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Central Department Store

ЦУМ

Nearly every Russian city has one, and as a model soviet city Komsomolsk of course is no exception. Decent selection of various stores inside.

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Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah

Храм святого пророка Ильи

While this rather large church was only build in 2002, it's still quite picturesque, especially contrasting the rather dodgy area which surrounds it - so cameras out and practice your photography skills.

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City Beach

Городской пляж

If you wound up feeling lonely in a suspiciously empty town on sunny days, half the population will probably be at the surprisingly nice sandy beach by the river terminal. Spot the standing sun bathers! you could take a dip, many locals does, but watch out for the current, and keep in mind that there is plenty of very polluting industries right at the river, both in town and upstream.

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City Museum

Museum of Local lore; Городской краеведческий музей города Комсомольск-на-Амуре

Somewhat feeble attempt at a local museum. Covers both the area's ancient history with an archaeological and ethnographic collection, as well as the more recent history relating to the construction of the modern city by the Komsomol and BAM builders. There is also a small free open air tank museum outside with around 20 different tanks.

Tue-Sun 10-18, by appointment onlyForeigners: RUB 20

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KnAM Theatre

Театр КнАМ

A small independent avantgarde theatre founded in 1985 with just 26 seats available for show. The actors are not paid, and solely depends on profit sharing from the show - talk about shotgun employment. Theatre is known in Europe and Asia, often on tour in France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Singapore. Check the schedule if in town for a while, they might have arty stuff going on that you don't need Russian skills to enjoy

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Metamoforza Gallery of Modern Art

Галерея современного искусства «Метаморфоз»

In business since 2001, this small independent gallery covers 140 square meters and has around 20 changing exhibitions per year covering everything from graphics design, folk and traditional art over to the more experimental. They also organize a small art school for the local population

Daily 12-19

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Monument to the crew of Rodiny

Памятник экипажам спасателей «Родины»

In a town with little in the way of attractions, this can count as one. This odd monument made out of the tail of a plane can make a good addition to your photo album. It's a monument to the pilots who perished saving the crew in an emergency landing in the Taiga, after their plane ran out of fuel during a record attempt for the longest flight back in the pioneering days of aeronautics.

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Python Zoological Center

Зоологический центр «Питон»

Really not that interesting, but if you are bored, there is around 100 species of animals here you can check out.

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Suin Restaurant

Ресторан «Сиун»

Interesting, if upscale and slightly expensive option, as they besides some usual suspects from the Russian and European kitchens, had a few traditional Nanai dishes on the menu at the latest visit.

Closed · opens 8 am

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Talan Parachute Club

Парашютный клуб «Талан»

The local skydiving club offers classes, equipment rental, jumping tower, Class for training parachute jumps, jumping ground for the rental of equipment for diving. Preparatory courses are free of charge, but in Russian only

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