Perm is a city in the east of the European part of Russia. The city was founded in 1723. Foundation day of Perm is 4 May, 1723. Perm is a major research center. For example, the Perm State University — one of the oldest and largest universities in the Urals, was founded in 1916, there are trained more than eighteen thousand students.
Perm Zoo appeared in the 20s of xx-th century. It is planned to combine it with the Biopark, create Victory Park, summer theater, themed rides and fitness area.
Perm Planetarium was built and commissioned in December 7, 1967. Then it was the only planetarium in the Urals. planetarium dome has become one of the symbols of Perm. Today Planetarium — this is one of the centers of the city of Perm Natural Sciences.
The first theater in Perm (illusion) was opened in 1896 in the house V. Mikhailov. In 2011, in Perm operated 10 cinemas.
In the city center is located a live organ hall of the Perm Regional Philharmonic.