Ancient Kursk is rich in history and events. Anyone who has arrived for the first time can ask himself the question: "Where does he go and what to see?". And there really is something to see! In addition to temples, monuments and parks, you can visit museums, art galleries, theaters, as well as amusement parks for children and parents, cinemas and cafes.
Museums The Kursk Museum of Local Lore is perhaps the first in the list of cultural attractions of the city. It is located on Red Square to the right of the Znamensky Cathedral. On the ground floor there is an exhibition of the history of the Kursk Territory, a collection of insects, minerals, stuffed animals. On the second floor, in addition to expositions belonging to the museum itself, there are very often a variety of traveling exhibitions. The Battle of Kursk Museum - historical and memorial, is located in the village of Ponyri. You can get to the station by train from the railway station or by regular bus. In 2011, the museum opened in a new building, making it possible to showcase new exhibits. Here you can see military maps, personal belongings, archival documents, letters. And also you will have a unique opportunity to visit a real dugout, see real trenches and military equipment from the times of the war. This is the so-called "open-air complex." The title of the pearl of the Kursk region rightfully belongs to the estate of Prince Baryatinsky. It is located on the territory of the Rylsky district in the village of Maryino. The palace and park architectural complex "Maryino" has stunningly picturesque views of the park with ancient trees of rare species, a huge artificial pond and a magnificent palace. The Kursk Archaeological Museum is unique in its kind, it is the first museum in Russia that tells about the archaeological history of a particular region. Located on Pionerov street (Dobrolyubov stop). The architecture of the museum building is an attraction in itself. This is the former estate of the merchant Khloponin, it is also called "the chambers of the Romodanovskys". In the museum you can see sculptures, ceramics exhibitions, jewelry, tools of labor of ancient people and various collections. Picture gallery them. Deineki is an art museum located on Radishchev street. Part of the gallery is devoted to the work of the famous Kursk artist, and part is occupied by a collection of European and Russian painting, exhibits of applied art and traveling exhibitions. Entertainment complexes At the end of 2011, the Kursk Circus was reopened. After the fire of 1996, when the task was completely burned out, few hoped for its restoration. However, almost 15 years passed, and again the doors of the circus opened for the audience. Showcase performances of trained animals, jugglers, acrobats, clowns and much more. Another place worth visiting is the Kursk water park "Miracle Island", by the way, the only one in the Black Earth Region. Waiting for you: swimming pools, slides, children's playground, jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and other water attractions. Great relaxation and entertainment for children and adults. The shopping and entertainment center "Pushkinsky" is not the last in importance, it is located in the very "heart" of the city, next to the Drama Theater. Pushkin. Here you can go bowling or billiards, sit in a cafe or a small restaurant and, of course, visit the largest cinema in the city "Five Stars." drama theater, Red Square, shopping center "Pushkinsky". If you want to "kill" several "birds with one stone" in one trip, try to make a march from the Znamensky Cathedral (Red Square) to the building of the Medical University (Perekalsky Square). Sights, monuments, and museums will be on your way, and cafes, bars, restaurants and pizzerias are located almost at every corner.
