Museum "Post Office in Lopasna"

Melikhovo is one of the main Chekhov museums in Russia. Located in the vicinity of the city of Chekhov, Moscow region. From 1892 to 1899 he lived with his parents and close relatives. Before leaving for Crimea, Chekhov sold this estate, which after the revolution fell into disrepair. The decision to establish the museum as a branch of the Serpukhov Museum of Local Lore was made in 1939. In 1944, the museum opened to visitors, its first director was Solovyov Peter Nikolaevich. In the reconstruction of the atmosphere of the Chekhov House, the writer’s sister Maria Pavlovna took an active part. The museum reflects the activities of Chekhov as a writer, doctor, public figure. The collection of the museum in Melikhovo has more than 20 thousand exhibits. The museum contains paintings by artists - friends of the writer: I. Levitan, V. Polenov, N. Chekhov and others. Melikhovo is a venue for concerts, theater and music festivals, exhibitions, Christmas trees.