Debunking Novosibirsk Myths: Gray City and Largest Theater
Insights from local experts on urban legends surrounding Novosibirsk«s landmarks.
Residents of Novosibirsk enjoy sharing various facts about their city, talking about the opera theater, metro bridge, and grayness. An NGS correspondent, together with local historian Konstantin Golodyaev and writer Igor Maranin, investigated what truth lies behind the myths. Showing in cards.
The myths are so popular that they are firmly entrenched in the minds of city residents. Some, however, turn out to be true. For example, the fact that our metro bridge is the longest in the world is correct. But when telling it, don«t forget to add one condition—it»s covered.
In the Telegram channel, we talk about the myths in cards.
In Novosibirsk, many old playgrounds have been preserved: swings welded from pipes that were tied into knots by strongman hooligans, and slides with owls and hedgehogs, which had queues lining up. We publish a nostalgic photo collection from NGS readers with addresses.
