Culture

In 300 years of development Omsk achieved glory as a highly cultured city and a theatrical capital. Among unique collections residing in Omsk one can admire Russian avant-garde and Scythian gold. Pictures by Omsk artists are desired by the best museums in Russia and in other countries.

Being cultural symbols of the city, world-famous Omsk State Russian Folk Chorus and Omsk State Drama Theater form the priceless heritage of Omsk culture.

Omsk State Drama Theater

Omsk State Drama Theater

Omsk can boast Russia’s only Writers walk—a memorial where honorary stones commemorate the distinguished poets and novelists.

Demonstrating top creativity, Omsk people often win prizes in various nation-wide and international prime competitions and festivals.

Violin players contest in Organ Philharmonic Hall, Omsk

Violin players contest in Organ Philharmonic Hall

Omsk Cultural Institutions

A lesson in the school of arts in Omsk

A lesson in the school of arts

The city's status of the cultural capital of Siberia is promoted by the activities of municipal institutions of culture and art: 41 library, 25 institutions of supplementary education for children – children's schools of fine arts and children's art schools, 12 institutions of cultural and leisure activities – cultural and leisure centers, 5 professional concert groups, 2 theaters, 2 museums, 4 culture and leisure parks, the House of Cinema, the Omsk Fortress.

City Day concert in Omsk

City Day concert

The city's status of the cultural capital of Siberia is promoted by the activities of the following municipal institutions of culture and art:

  • 41 libraries
  • 25 institutions of supplementary education for children – children's schools of fine arts and children's art schools
  • 14 institutions of cultural and leisure activities – cultural and leisure centers
  • 2 theaters
  • 3 museums
  • 1 Circus
  • the House of Cinema
  • the Omsk Fortress.

Being cultural symbols of the city, world-famous Omsk State Russian Folk Chorus and Omsk State Drama Theater form the priceless heritage of Omsk culture.

The project "Domain of Omsk" takes place on the City Day and presents to Omsk residents the creativity of pupils of children's art schools, allows people learning how multifaceted the world of music is, how talented children and professional teachers are. The exhibition-fair of products by masters of folk arts and crafts "City of Masters"; the festival of military reconstruction, the military-historical festival "Shield of Siberia" and other projects, that annually gather thousands of spectators and participants on the Day of the City of Omsk, are well-known and beloved by Omsk residents.