Russian old style Bandy game in comming to Irkutsk soon. The first match is on 12 of November. We created a special page for you where you can see if you can make it to the match. More information on this page.
Have fun in Irkutsk and learn local culture, meet with locals and share experiences with them.
More about this sport: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandy
Biggest population of local people’s name is Buryat. Their culture is unique and full of history and siberian character, different from everybody else, yet in some ways similar to the neighbors. Art is also unique and special. Experience local character in various styles of art.
Collection will present you with history of art. Also it will be possible to learn about modern Buryatiya artists and see their work. Irkutsk city also plays a great role in local people’s art.
Start: 23 August 2018
Finish: 7 October 2018
Location: Siberian Art Museum
Address: Karl Marx street, 23
Price: 150 RUB
Everyday: AM 10:00 — PM 6:00
Thursday: AM 12:00 — PM 6:00
Closed on Monday
Also, if not in a hurry take a look at the best collection of art in Siberian Art Museum. It is totally worth of seing. Russian iconography is a special. There you may not see many staff speak great English, but you can get around easily and they are used to see travelers, who you might meet there as well.
Discover Boris Bychkov, and his art of glass and crystal. Collection of his art will be presented to view for the public in Irkutsk downtown in Regional Museum. This man worked during Soviet times and he decorated with stained-glass windows many of the architechture in the middle of the XX century in Irkutsk and regional cities. He has a title of well known and respected artist among local people.
Start: 11 September 2018
Finish: 4 Nobember 2018
Location: Irkutsk Regional Museum
Address: Lenin street, 5
Price: 150 RUB
Everyday: AM 10:00 — PM 6:00
Thursday: AM 12:00 — PM 6:00
Closed on Monday
Also, if not in a hurry take a look at the best collection of art in Irkutsk Regional Museum. It is totally worth of seing. There you may not see many staff speak great English, but you can get around easily and they are used to see travelers, who you might meet there as well.
