The “Empire” of the Sinebrychov dynasty in Finland
Description:
The tour gives an opportunity to get acquainted with the period of life of Russian merchants Sinebryukhov in Finland and follow the tracks of their two-century period in the city of Helsinki.
The dynasty of Russian merchants, whose roots originate from the Vladimir province, and to this day on the lips of the inhabitants of Finland. The biography of their lives is inseparable from the concepts of KOFF and SIFF. Precious unique collection, more than 700 exhibits - a gift of Paul and Fanny Sinebryuchov Finland. The collection includes paintings by old masters of Western European painting, furniture, Chinese porcelain, miniatures! What do the museum exhibits indicate? During the tour, we will visit the Sinebryukhov House-Museum of Fine Art, the interior of the second floor of the mansion on Boulevardi Street remained the same as during the life of the family in this house.
Walk through the charming landscaped park, one of Helsinki’s first public parks. What can larchs whisper in Coffey Park? The wish tree is at your service! The oldest buildings of the brewery, founded by Nikolai Sinebryukhov in 1819. What secrets are hidden in the walls of the former brewery? What is the legend hiding? Siff and Koff will tell you secrets, give you comprehensive answers.
An extended version of the excursion is possible: We will visit the linden alley and the family cemetery of the dynasty of merchants Sinebrykhov! The old two-century lime trees planted in the Ilyinsky cemetery will tell us who they are, natives of the Vladimir province, who gave Finland the largest unique collection. May to September: Take a ride on the KOFF tram, taste one of the best beers and learn the history of brewing in Finland.
What comes in
Visit to the House-Museum of Fine Arts of the Sinebryukhovs.