A. P. Chekhov Literary-Memorial Museum in Melikhovo description and photos - Russia - Moscow region: Chekhovsky District (Topic)

Literary-Memorial Museum of A.P. Chekhov in Melikhovo description and photos - Russia - Moscow region: Chekhovsky district. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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Melikhovo is one of the main Chekhov museums in Russia. Here from 1892 to 1899. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov lived with his parents and closest relatives. Before leaving for Crimea, Chekhov sold this estate, and after the revolution it fell into disrepair.

The decision to create a museum as a branch of the Serpukhov Museum of Local Lore was made in 1939. In 1944, the museum was opened to visitors; Pyotr Nikolaevich Solovyov became its first director. The writer's sister Maria Pavlovna took an active part in the recreation of the atmosphere of Chekhov's house.

The museum reflects Chekhov's activities as a writer, doctor, and 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.

Here you can walk along the Avenue of Love, which remembers the steps of Anton Pavlovich, sit in the shade of a fragrant memorial garden, admire the Corner of France vegetable garden. You can get vivid impressions from horseback riding.

Musical and theatrical evenings and festivals, festivities and holidays, Christmas trees, theatrical excursions are constantly held in Melikhovo.

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