Izhevsk is one of the largest cities in Udmurtia, with a developed industry. But besides this, the city has the opportunity to spend time interestingly in various cultural institutions, both for business travelers and for local residents.
For lovers of theatrical art, several groups work in the city. Those who prefer dramatic performances will be interested in visiting the State National Theater of Udmurtia. For those who are interested in classical music and dance, the Udmurt Opera and Ballet Theater is open in the city, where, in addition to their own troupe, artists from other cities also perform periodically. In addition, classical music is also presented in the Philharmonic Society and the City Academic Choir. For those interested in the history of the city and the region, there is the National Museum of Udmurtia. Fans of the history of military affairs, as well as those interested in modern weapons, are advised to visit the Kalashnikov Exhibition Complex. Also in the city there is a museum of fine arts and a private exhibition center "Gallery". where you can find works of contemporary artists. Children and adults will be interested in the local zoo. It is located in the park next to the Izhevsk pond. The zoo is divided into several zones, organized according to the geographical principle of the distribution of animal species. For example, in the area called "White North" there are enclosures with polar bears and other animals of a similar habitat. In addition, the city has several parks and squares suitable for both cycling and walking. These include the Summer Garden. Gorky, as well as the Park of Cosmonauts. Izhevsk has preserved several architectural monuments dating back to the early period of the city's history. For tourists, the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, built in the twenties of the nineteenth century, may be of interest. The construction was based on the St. Andrew's Cathedral, located in Kronstadt. The entrance to the church is free; it is currently classified as active.
