Stalin's Bunker, Samara
Facts and practical information
Stalin's Bunker is an air raid shelter located near Samara State University of Culture in Samara, Russia. It is a subterranean bunker complex constructed between February and October 1942. It was the alternative Supreme High Command General Headquarters of the Soviet Armed Forces intended for Joseph Stalin during World War II. Stalin's Bunker is located 37 metres beneath the Kuybyshev CPSU oblast Committee building, 100 metres south-east of the Samara Academy Theater. Stalin's Bunker was declassified in 1990. Now the civil defence museum occupies the former air raid shelter. The air-raid shelters for the Soviet High Command were built also in Yaroslavl, Gorky, Kazan, Ulyanovsk, Saratov and Stalingrad. ()
Frunze st., 167Ленинский район (Leninskij rajon)Samara 443010
Stalin's Bunker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Monument of Glory, Strukovsky Garden, Sacred Heart Church, Samara embankment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Stalin's Bunker open?
- Monday 11 am - 3 pm
- Tuesday 11 am - 3 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 3 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
- Friday 11 am - 3 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Stalin's Bunker?
How to get to Stalin's Bunker by public transport?
Tram
- улица Фрунзе • Lines: 15, 16 (5 min walk)
- улица Красноармейская • Lines: 15, 16, 20 (6 min walk)
Bus
- площадь Революции • Lines: 140 (24 min walk)
- Автовокзал Пригородный • Lines: 140 (28 min walk)
Train
- Samara railway station (32 min walk)