Lermontov National Russian Drama Theatre

• Address43 Abai Ave
• Opening hoursBox office: weekdays 10:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00.
• Performance languageA Russian drama theatre: plays are in Russian. The theatre’s site mentions no translation.
• TicketsMain stage 500–12,000 ₸, small stage 2,000–8,000 ₸, children’s shows 1,000–4,000 ₸. Children up to 3 don’t need a ticket.
• PaymentBox office: cash or cards from Kazakhstan banks. Online at tl.kz accepts only Visa/Mastercard issued in Kazakhstan — with a foreign card, buy at the box office.

About

Almaty’s Russian drama theatre was founded in 1933 and took the name of the poet Mikhail Lermontov in 1964, his 150th anniversary.

Under the theatre’s rules, children under 15 are not admitted to evening performances; there is no strict dress code.

Checked against official sources on 3 November 2026. [1] [2] [3]