Stanislavsky Russian Drama Theater
The Stanislavsky Russian Drama Theater is the cultural heart of Russian drama in the region. Its story began in 1930 in Semipalatinsk, and a decade later the troupe made Karaganda its permanent home.
In 1962, the company received its own building on Mir Boulevard (now Nursultan Nazarbayev Avenue). The theater’s monumental façade with mosaic panels and a refined classical interior creates the atmosphere of a true "temple of art." A year later, it was named after the legendary theater director Konstantin Stanislavsky.
For decades, the building also hosted the Saken Seifullin Kazakh Drama Theater until 2008, when the latter moved to its own venue on Bukhar-Jyrau Avenue.
Today, the Stanislavsky Theater continues to evolve, offering a diverse repertoire that blends timeless Russian classics with contemporary works. On its stage, you’ll find productions based on Chekhov and Ostrovsky, Pushkin and Gogol, alongside plays by modern Kazakh and international authors.
How to get there?
Address: 19/1 N. Nazarbayev Ave.
You can get to the theater by bus #65 and minibuses #07, 13, and 30. If you're coming from Maikuduk, you can take buses #28, 43, or 44 to the "Jangozin Street" stop on Abay Avenue, then walk about 800 meters to the theater.
Other tourist attractions near the theater:
- Eternal Flame Memorial and Square
- Karaganda Museum of Local History
- Gallery Shopping Mall
- Monument to Alexander Pushkin
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