Khabarovsk Puppet Theatre, puppet theatre in Khabarovsk, Russia

Khabarovsk Puppet Theatre occupies the building of the former Molodyozhny cinema at 35 Lenin Street, in the city centre. Its facade has a pale yellow upper storey above a ground floor of green-painted masonry on a peach-coloured base. A dark wooden double door with glass panes, framed in grey stone and topped by a black wrought-iron canopy with scrollwork, stands to the left of four large arched windows; green Cyrillic letters reading "театр" sit above the right-hand windows. The auditorium seats 70 spectators.

The theatre opened on 26 December 1997 with the premiere of "Mischievous Duckling" by N. Gernet, staged by E. Novichkov. It was housed in the building of the former "Molodyozhny" cinema on Lenin Street, 35. Many of its staff have received special prizes from the regional administration and the governor.

The theatre's programme is aimed at young spectators. Besides puppet shows, the actors and staff offer other entertainment for children: they can see "live puppets", and during intervals families can visit a small buffet. Many of the theatre's staff have received special prizes from the Khabarovsk regional administration and from the governor personally.

The theatre stages regular afternoon performances and is easily reached on foot or by local transport, as it sits near other attractions in the city center. It is recommended to arrive a little early so you can find a good seat and settle in before the show begins.

The theatre occupies the building of the former Molodyozhny cinema on Lenin Street, and its auditorium seats only 70 spectators. Besides puppet shows, the troupe offers other entertainment for children: young visitors can see "live puppets", and during intervals families visit a small buffet. Many staff members have received special prizes from the Khabarovsk regional administration and the governor.