Perm
A city on the Kama River, founded in 1723. Perm has no metro, so people get around by surface transport and on foot. Visitors usually see the historic centre, the Kama embankment and the theatres.
What's on in Perm: where to look (in Russian)
Destinations
Destinations
A large city is easiest to discover from three starting points: the historic centre, the embankment and the theatre. Below are short profiles of four cities where the former events listing used to operate, plus four kinds of weekend you can easily turn into your own plan. You won't find opening hours, prices or programmes here: check them on official websites before you travel.
You don't remember a city for how much you saw, but for one good evening and one unhurried walk.
How this section works: a city is included if it has a historic centre, an embankment and theatre venues, and if you can plan a weekend there on your own without booking a tour.
Cities
Four large cities where it's easy to spend a weekend with a cultural programme.
Yekaterinburg
A city on the Iset River, founded in 1723. It has a metro: one line, opened in 1991. People usually stroll around the historic centre and along the banks of the Iset, then go to the theatre or a concert in the evening.
Chelyabinsk
A city on the Miass River, founded in 1736. For a weekend, walk around the historic centre and along the river, then see a show or a concert at one of the city's venues in the evening.
Novosibirsk
A city on the Ob River, founded in 1893. The metro opened in 1986: two lines and a metro bridge across the Ob. Visitors usually see the centre, the Ob embankment and the theatres.
Kinds of weekend
Four ways to spend two or three days in a big city: pick the one that suits you best.
Cultural weekend
A show or concert in the evening, a museum during the day and short walks in between. Buy tickets for the main event in advance and keep everything else flexible.
Walking weekend
The centre on foot, the embankment, parks and viewpoints. Ideal if you want to feel the rhythm of the city rather than be somewhere specific at a set time.
With children
Daytime shows, the local history museum and plenty of time for walks and rest. Check age restrictions and children's admission rules with the venue.
"One concert, one day"
Arrive during the day, take a short walk around the centre, spend the evening at the concert, then travel home or stay the night. The key is to work out in advance how you'll get back after it ends.
Related sections
- Routes
Three routes: the centre on foot on day one, an evening with a concert or show, the embankment and parks.
- Attractions
The places people usually see in large cities and how to choose a venue for a concert or a show.
- What's on in Perm: where to look (in Russian)
Where to find up-to-date listings for Perm and how to plan an evening in the city on the Kama.
Sources
- Encyclopaedic sources on the cities
- Official websites of city transport operators and venues
Information is correct as of the date of preparation. Concert and performance dates, ticket prices, transport timetables and venue rules change, so check them with the organisers and on official websites before you travel.