In the industrial city of Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, there is a unique historical monument of culture and architecture of the 19th century. It is organized in the former estate of the Gali nobles, which is called "Gorka", located in a quiet and romantic place on the banks of the Sheksna River.
Galski Manor (Cherepovets) was one of the most prosperous in the Cherepovets district. Nowadays, it is the only landowner estate in the region where all the buildings have been completely preserved: the noble mansion, the house of the manager, gardener, people's huts, barns, a stable, a saddlery.
Architecture
Galski Manor (Cherepovets), the photo of which you see below, is a complex that has developed in the forms of provincial classicism. We are faced with the traditional "trapezoid", where the zones are clearly divided: the economic part is located in the south, and the manor house is in the north. Of particular architectural value belongs to the manor house, built of wood (larch), it is a monument of federal significance, is distinguished by the harmonious proportions.
In the center of the raised high base, equal to the first floor, there is a six-columned portico of the Roman Doric order. The rear facade of the middle part has three-part risalit windows and large windows in the center of the facades, they are separated by two vertical jumpers. The southern facade, complicated by risalits, looks more chamber. Galleries with a balcony-terrace are located above, they are made by a rare reception of the colonnade.
Inside the house there is an enfilade construction, paneled doors, tiled stoves, a staircase with a railing that leads to the second floor, decorated with chiseled balusters.
The house was surrounded by a large park.
Galski Manor (Cherepovets): history
The first owner of the estate was a participant in the Patriotic War of 1812, Andrei Ivanovich Kudryavy. But for almost a century, the Galsky ruled the estate, since he passed off his daughter for Lev Nikolayevich Galsky. The last owner, Nikolai Lvovich Galsky, gained fame as a zemstvo leader and advanced business executive, was twice elected leader of the county nobility.
At the beginning of the 20th century, when the Bolsheviks came to power, the estate was nationalized. In 1918, the Galsky estate (Cherepovets) was recognized as a unique cultural monument, but still this did not save her from destruction. In its walls at different times housed an agricultural college, a dormitory, a board of a state farm.
Kinship
An interesting fact is that Galsky were relatives of the famous Vereshchagins brothers, even their house was not far from the estate. Nikolai Vereshchagin came up with a recipe for the production of Vologda oil, and his brother Vasily was a famous battle painter.
In different ways, the fate of the Gali was formed; for many, life ended tragically. Nowadays, their descendants live in St. Petersburg, France and the United States. Unfortunately, relatives were lost contact with the French, but the rest are paying attention to the legacy of their family, are interested in the development of the estate and provide assistance and support.
Museum of History and Ethnography
Galski Manor (Cherepovets) was given in 1989 to the Museum Association. For 20 years, it was undergoing restoration and, not so long ago, in 2009, the estate began to receive its first visitors. Nowadays, the estate is a decoration of Cherepovets.
Wandering around the famous Kudryavy and Gali estates, you feel the freedom of the village patriarchal way of life: you can enjoy the cool shade of linden, sit on the banks of the river, ride horses or admire the splendor of the noble house.
In addition, you can attend classes in clay modeling, painting, making folk dolls, interactive excursions, musical and poetry meetings are held in the spacious living room in the evenings in the evenings - all this variety is offered to tourists by the Galsky Museum-Estate (Cherepovets).
Horseback riding is not only a pleasure in communicating with animals, but also a special type of therapy for children with disabilities. The museum has organized a section of equestrian sports for children. Adults are offered to purchase a riding pass.
Expositions
The permanent exhibition on the second floor tells about the history of the family, the way of life and social activities of the estate owners since the 19th century. Visitors to the museum will be able to get acquainted with the family tree of the Gali, Rezanov, Kudryavy, Shitov families, as well as see the original things that belonged to the owners of the Gorka and Kurkino estates.
Another exposition presents to the guests works of traditional folk art of the Vologda Oblast. Visitors have the opportunity to get acquainted with ethnographic subjects of the 19th - early 20th centuries. All household utensils are distinguished by their beauty and quality factor, be it chests, boxes, spinning wheels or arcs. Many admire household items of the northern masters, they are made with virtuosity, an impeccable sense of color, scale, expressiveness, filled with love and creative imagination.
Museum things
There are few genuine things that belong to the Galsky. When you go into a cozy nursery, you involuntarily pay attention to the horse with the carriage - it was a favorite toy of Lev Galsky, the son of the last owner of the estate. And the lovely ladies' jewelry in the bedroom and the boudoir can be admired endlessly.
Elegant curtains hanging from the windows of Karelian birch hang on the windows, an antique mirror, a mahogany cabinet and much more are all recreated in the style of that era, and much has been brought from the museum of local lore. But the townspeople are doing their bit, so the Gali estate (Cherepovets) is gradually filled with exhibits. For example, the local ex-governor E.V. Pozgalev, who was not averse to hunting, gave stuffed animals, which he personally shot. Recently a present was given from a relative, he gave the house a coat from the shoulder of the former owner of the estate. So the grains gathered exposition, which is today proud of the museum-estate Gali (Cherepovets).
How to get there
The museum is located in the city of Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, on Maturinskaya Street, 28. You can take buses No. 31, 27, 7, 18, 39 to the Oktyabrsky Bridge stop , if you are traveling by bus No. 17, you need to get off at the stop "School No. 8 "