A JOURNEY TO THE 19TH CENTURY. DECABRIST MUSEUM

In the heart of Irkutsk - its historical center - is located the estate

Decembrist Sergei Grigorievich Volkonsky. This is where his family lived until the very beginning. returning home. Today it is a popular and beloved museum, where you can Get acquainted with the traditions and life of the exiled princely family.

The house is built in the traditions of noble mansions of the XIX century, but at the same time it has elements of Siberian wooden architecture. On the ring enfilade we will slowly walk through the rooms that remember The voices and steps of the hosts and their many guests! We can watch the winter. a garden that resembled Princess Maria Nikolaevna, a native of the southern region Homeland, visit the boudoires of the hostess of the house and her daughter Nellie, let's go to the offices The Decembrist Volkonsky and his son Misha, learn about the subtleties of the noble We will see unique documents and books in the family library. And, of course, learn the story of the family.

The memorial relics of the Decembrists are the pride of the museum. We can hear. authentic sounds of the unique piano "Lichtenthal", 1831, and a rare A music box from Switzerland. There's a unique presentation here. pyramidal piano, whose strings are vertical, and hammers They are not covered with felt, but with skin, which makes the sound similar to the sound of a harpsichord. It is impossible to pass by the beaded embroidery of that time - very delicate work. Instead of needles, horse hair was used, so small are the holes in the beads!

I love this museum very much, it is hospitable and warm, and most of all I love it. The old mirrors in this house are believed to have magical properties. Women looking at them become more attractive and fresh, and men wiser)