The natural wealth and the special atmosphere of the Far East attracted travelers and explorers of all ages. Among these, striking in its simultaneous beauty and harshness of land on Sakhalin island, is one of the great far Eastern citiesYuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Since the late nineteenth century, and for many years were brought to the criminals to correctional work, and only after the transfer of the then small hard village volodymyrivka Japanese authorities are beginning to actively grow the transport and residential infrastructure. The streets got a clear plan, build a railway track, made the first landing Park. Badly damaged during the Nazi occupation of the city after the war was given its current name, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and was just rebuilt. The modern city lies on flat terrain surrounded by endless hills, and occupies the 6th place among the largest cities in the Far East. Great importance is given to the cultural and educational sphere. The city has many museums and galleries. Proud to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a Regional Museum located in the walls of the unique buildings constructed by Japanese builders. An exhibition of works by Japanese, Korean and ancient art boasts the Sakhalin regional art Museum. A special delight and a stock of new knowledge will bring a visit to the Museum of railway machinery. Fans of theater art, will appeal to visiting International theatre center. A. P. Chekhov, which combined drama, children's and musical theater. Also works at the centre theatre College. Should also mention the Regional Philharmonic hall with the city chamber orchestra, which will give a lot of positive emotions and aesthetic pleasure to its listeners. As you can see – the history of his native land in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is given special attention. Residents honor their heroic ancestors, and cherish the tradition. There are a large number of memorial monuments dedicated to the heroes of the great Patriotic war and also soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Chechnya. A real gem of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is the Park. Gagarin, where you can spend time with the whole family. Among the religious monuments of the city occupies a special place at the resurrection Cathedral Church, made in the architectural style of ancient architecture.
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