One of the most beautiful sights of Kostroma is the pavilion of Ostrovsky. It is located on the banks of the river Volga, near the river station.

Pavilion of Ostrovsky was built in 1956. It is set high above the river, on the mound, preserved from the ramparts of the ancient Kostroma Kremlin. The pavilion in its architectural appearance similar to the historic Park and garden gazebos erected sometime in Russian estates. The gazebo contains seven columns.

If you climb the stairs and find yourself in the gazebo, then you will see the magnificent view of the Volga. The unique beauty of Russian nature, breathtaking scenery solemnity to the extent grab you, that you just just will not be able to leave, and will long continue to enjoy this wonderful scenery. It is also Aleksandr Nikolayevich Ostrovsky stand here and admire this magnificence. It is known that he has never been in this very gazebo. But, came to his family estate shelukovo, about this very spot rested and considered him one of the best kinds.

The life and career of Alexander Ostrovsky inextricably linked with the Kostroma land. Kostroma city was the prototype for the majority of Volga cities in Ostrovsky's plays. And grateful descendants considered it fair to call the gazebo the name of his favorite playwright.

The talent of Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky was fully revealed in the estate shelukovo. Here were created by his famous works such as "bride", "Forest", "Wolves and sheep", "the Last victim", a fairy tale "the snow maiden". Currently in the village shelukovo the State memorial and natural Museum-reserve of A. N. Ostrovsky schelykovo", and the writer himself was buried in the village of Nikolo-Berezhki.

Drama theater in Kostroma bears the name of the great playwright. It was formed in 1808, and already more than 2 centuries pleases the audience with their performances.

Pavilion of Ostrovsky is known for the fact that she was "removed" in the film "Cruel romance" on the play by A. N. Ostrovsky's "Bride".

In our day the pavilion of Ostrovsky is one of the main attractions of Kostroma. People love to come here and put in the place of their relatives, friends, guests. And they do this not only because this place is connected with the name of Alexander Ostrovsky, and also because the view from here, incredibly beautiful.