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concerts and a current favourite with touring international bands. There's air-condi-
tioning throughout, which is a godsend in summer, and a very comfortable VIP
lounge upstairs, with seating throughout.
JAZZ CL
Z CLUUB
JAZZ PHILHARMONIC HALL
7pm Wed-Sun, Ellington Hall concerts 8pm Tue, Fri & Sat; Vladimirskaya)
Founded by le-
gendary jazz violinist and composer David Goloshchokin, this venue represents the
more traditional side of jazz. Two resident bands perform straight jazz and Dixieland
in the big hall, which seats up to 200 people. The smaller Ellington Hall is used for
occasional acoustic performances. Foreign guests also appear doing mainstream and
modern jazz. Drinks and light snacks available.
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GRAND CONCERT HALL
Ploshchad Vosstaniya)
This massive complex near pl Vosstaniya still often goes by its
former name, Oktyabrsky. Seating almost 4000 people, this is the venue for Russian
stars with a national following, whether they are pop singers or ballet dancers.
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SMOLNY CATHEDRAL
tractive as some of the other concert halls in the city (and certainly not as ornate as its
gorgeous exterior), it is still an atmospheric place to watch a performance.
PUPPE
UPPET SHO
T SHOWS
BOLSHOY PUPPET THEATRE
Chernyshevskaya)
This 'big' puppet theatre is indeed the biggest in the city, and has
been active since 1931. The repertoire includes a wide range of shows for children
and adults.
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