Lenin Square, Novosibirsk

Lenin Square (Russian: Площадь Ленина) is the main square of Novosibirsk, located in the Tsentralny City District. It consists of Transport and Theater squares.

Lenin Square
Native nameПлощадь Ленина
LocationNovosibirsk
Russia
Coordinates55°01′49″N 82°55′16″E

History

Tsarist period

In 1901 a market square appeared here, it was called the New Market Square (Novaya Bazarnaya Ploshchad). Locals and people from other Siberian cities traded here.[1]

In 1908, businessman Fedot Makhotin opened the first stationary cinema in the city. It was located on the site of the modern entrance to the metro in the southern part of the present square.[2]

In 1911, the City Trade House was built on the square.[3]

  • Trade on the square in 1913

Soviet period

In 1924, Building of State Institutions was constructed in the northern part of the square.

From 1926 to 1930, Prombank, Oblpotrebsoyuz Building, Business House and Gosbank were built here.

In 1944, Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre was completed on the square.

  • The square in 1934
  • Construction of the theatre

Buildings located on the square
  • City Trade House
  • Building of State Institutions
  • Prombank
  • Business House
  • Gosbank Building
  • Oblpotrebsoyuz Building
  • Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre

References
  1. Прошлое, настоящее и будущее Базарной площади. Континент Сибирь.
  2. Ламин В. А. (2003). Энциклопедия. Новосибирск. Новосибирск: Новосибирское книжное издательство. p. 407. ISBN 5-7620-0968-8.
  3. City Trade House. Novosibdom.ru.
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