Lysva: Theater History and Historic Pond
Accommodation in Lysva
Discover Lysva through its theater history, museum collections and historic Great Pond. The town’s history is a focus in its own right; other nature and cultural destinations can be found in the wider travel destination of Perm Krai.
Lysva at a Glance
Lysva’s Great Pond was created on the Lysva River in the late 18th century to supply water to the ironworks. It was also the endpoint of the timber-rafting route to the works. The Lysva Drama Theater opened its first season on October 7, 1944, with F. Knorre’s play “Vstrecha v temnote.”
What does the Great Pond reveal about Lysva’s past?
The Great Pond brings together two functions from the town’s industrial history: it was created to supply water to the ironworks, and it marked the endpoint of the timber-rafting route to the works.
What theater history can you discover in Lysva?
The first season of the Lysva Drama Theater began on October 7, 1944. It opened with “Vstrecha v temnote,” a play by F. Knorre.
The collection at the Lysva Drama Theater Museum also showcases different aspects of theater life. It includes posters, programs, newspaper clippings, photos and videos, as well as artifacts. Stage and costume designs, set models and theater costumes round out the collection. Guided tours are held regularly at the museum. Check the latest details before visiting.
What other cultural sites add to the picture?
The “Muzey kaski” exhibition at the Lysva Museum focuses on the work of Lysva’s residents during the Great Patriotic War. It features helmets from the World Wars.
Another historical landmark is Pushkin Park. It was founded in 1902 by Alexander Zanucci, chief forester of the Lysva Mining District and a forest scientist.
What nature and cultural destinations are there in Perm Krai?
In the wider travel destination of Perm Krai, the Basegi Nature Reserve offers the excursion route “To the Summit of Northern Baseg.” It is 11 kilometers long and takes five to eight hours, including the guided tour and rest breaks. The trail starts at the checkpoint by the Schastlivy ranger station and covers 3,700 meters on foot through taiga forest, or mountain forest zone, followed by about 300 meters across mountain meadows. The excursion season runs from June to October. Check the nature reserve for current arrangements before planning your visit. The reserve also has the “To Southern Baseg” route.
The nature reserve’s visitor center includes a small museum exhibition on the flora and fauna of Perm Krai. Environmental education discussions, lectures, quizzes and games featuring films or multimedia presentations are held there regularly. Another cultural destination in Perm Krai is Khokhlovka, the first open-air architectural and ethnographic museum of wooden architecture in the Urals.
In the wider region, the village of Kyn is a popular starting point for rafting trips on the Chusovaya River.
Discover more destinations: Alexandrovsk, Ust-Kachka, Nytva, Kondratovo, Mostovaya, Klyuchi, Gremyachinsk, Osa.
FAQ
When did the Lysva Drama Theater’s first season begin?
It began on October 7, 1944, with F. Knorre’s play “Vstrecha v temnote.”
What does the Lysva Drama Theater Museum show?
The collection includes posters, programs, newspaper clippings, photos and videos, artifacts, stage and costume designs, set models, and theater costumes, among other things.
How long is the route to the summit of Northern Baseg?
The route is 11 kilometers long; with the guided tour and rest breaks, it takes five to eight hours. The excursion season runs from June to October. Check the nature reserve for current arrangements before planning your visit.
For the wider travel overview: Perm Krai.
