V.M. Leontyeva Monument

projects implemented by the ulyanovsk regional puppet theater named after v.m. leontyeva

the ulyanovsk puppet theater organizers festivals and tours. it has become a tradition to hold a "carousel of tales" as part of exchange tours of the volga federal district theaters. the"carousel of tales" is held annually in april. the first festival was held in 2004.

in the days of "carousel" ulyanovsk is attended by the theaters from chuvashia, tatarstan, mordovia and samara. the puppeteers show their best productions and the premieres of the latest season. every day, the children of ulyanovsk have the opportunity to get acquainted with the art of the neighboring puppet theaters. meanwhile, the ulyanovsk theater is touring in the cities of the volga federal district. in course of time the geography of the festival is expanding.

the theater takes an active part in organization of children's drawings competitions held every season. there have been held exhibitions on the following topics: "the theater of my childhood," "the most beautiful butterfly," "how i spent my summer", "i live in russia," "my favorite fairy-tale character," etc. the prizes for the competition winners are provided by the theater board of trustees. not only children, but also their parents sometimes participate in the competitions.