If you are interested in culture Barnaul has a lot to offer. You
are welcome to visit the Museum of Local Lore, History and Economy,
Dostoyevsky Museum, Kuznetsk Fortress Museum, Geological Museum,
Novokuznesk Art Museum and others. There are about 10 Picture and
Handicraft Galleries, numeruos amateur folk singer and and folk dance
groups. Barnaul has four theaters and several culture palaces. The
information about concerts, plays, art shows and exhibition can be found
in local newspapers. You also more than welcome to view work by
Barnaul painters on the Internet by visiting the
Barnaul
Artists Web Site or
Elena Shbanova Gallery