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Panjob Mosque
A working Shia Friday mosque of the 19th century in Samarkand's Panjob quarter, home to the city's Iranian community; one of few in Central Asia.
Chekhov Russian Drama Theatre, Samarkand
Samarkand's Russian-language drama theatre, a state theatre since 1918, named after Chekhov in 1978 and playing on Sundays.
Attractions1918
About the place
The theatre has worked as a state theatre since 1918 and plays in Russian. On 14 February 1978 it was named after Anton Chekhov, and the same year it moved into its current building at 45 Buyuk Ipak Yoli street, opposite the Marhabo stop in the newer part of Samarkand.
In 2026 the company performs on Sundays: a children's show at 11:00 and an evening play for adults at 17:00. Tickets cost 40,000 som for children's shows and 60,000 som for adult performances and can be bought online at sxodim.uz or by phone until 18:00. It is a rare chance to see a local repertory company rather than a tourist show.
Why go
- State theatre since 1918
- Named after Chekhov in 1978
- Sunday shows at 11:00 and 17:00
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Murad Avliya Mausoleum
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