- 4 Samarkand Regional Anton Chekhov Russian Drama Theater, Buyuk Ipak Yuli Street, 45. If you understand Russian, there is an Anton Chekhov Russian Drama Theatre in the Soviet part (West) of Samarkand, where performances are entirely in Russian. Many of the actors and actresses are ethnic Slavs (mostly Russians), so sometimes it feels like you are in some provincial theater in the backwoods of Russia. This theater also occasionally hosts performances and concerts by invited troupes and singers from other Russian-speaking theaters in Uzbekistan, as well as Russian-speaking troupes and singers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and, of course, Russia. The architecture of the theater building is also of interest to tourists. (updated Dec 2025)
- 5 Samarkand Regional Theater of Musical Drama, Kuksaray Square, 3. If for personal experience you want to see a performance in the Uzbek language, then in the center of Samarkand on the Theater Square, not far from the Ruhabad Mausoleum there is the main theater of Samarkand. The theater building was built in Soviet times, and somewhat resembles the building of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, but only without sculptures on the roof of the portal. In addition to performances in Uzbek, there are also performances in Russian and Tajik. (updated Dec 2025)
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Samarkand — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Samarkand — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Private airport and city transfers for Samarkand — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
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Rent a car around Samarkand for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Samarkand — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.