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S.T. Aksakov's estate was declared the historical monument
In August 1960 the Aksakovs' memorial estate in Orenburg region was declared the historocal monument. That meant than the government protected the park, the pond, the house, the mill? everything connected with the name of world-famous writer. -
The original home of the Aksakov family.
This is the house where Sergei Timofeevich Aksakov spent his childhood. The house was destroyed in 1962. -
Plan of the rebuilding of the memorial estate
On the initiative of UNESCO the year 1991 was declared an Aksakov year because it was the year of the 200th anniversary of his birth. His books are still popular all over the world. -
New building
In August 1998 the new house of the museum was built. This building looks like the original Aksakov's house and it contains original Aksakov's belongings. -
What can you see in the museum?
In the museum you can see original things that belonged to the Aksakovs. There is an old Bible, ancient clock, desk. The exposition of the memorial part of Aksakov's museum reconstitutes the interior of the 18th century and introduces "the family chronicles" of the Aksakovs, showing how the environment, the family and the way of life influenced the writer's inner world. It’s easy to imagine how S.T. Aksakov spent his teen years in this house -
Aksakov's museum nowadays
Aksakov's memorial estate has become a well-known social and cultural center thanks to the International Aksakov's festival. Every year the museum organizes Aksakov's days, lectures, exhibitions, literary events. Vladimir Putin supported the idea of building the monument "The red flower" in the Aksakov park near the pond. All pupils of our school like visiting this museum. It is really touching, mysterious and exciting.
