Arbat Street in Moscow is considered one of the oldest, the so-called pedestrian zone passes here. The bridges of this beautiful Moscow street remember Tolstoy’s heavy tread, Okudzhava’s wide steps, and Natalya Goncharova’s easy air walk, walking hand in hand with the young ingenious poet. Museum-apartment of Pushkin on the Arbat is a special place that carries visitors to ancient times.
The legacy of the poet
Pushkin’s places are scattered throughout the country, but a special heritage is concentrated in Moscow - this is the city of the poet’s childhood, he lived here for several wonderful months with his lovely young wife. Young people were also married in the capital of Russia.
The work of A. Pushkin earned a special love and reverent attitude in his native country and far beyond its borders. The poet, speaking on behalf of an entire era, did not ignore the kids, writing instructive tales, among which:
- "The Tale of Tsar Saltan".
- "On the priest and his worker Balda."
- "About the Golden Fish".
- "About the Golden Cockerel."
- "About the dead princess and the seven heroes."
The memory of A.S. Pushkin lies not only in immortal works and hearts subdued by the power of his poetic word. The walls are also capable of preserving the eternal truths and ancient secrets of the people who once inhabited them. Unfortunately, the birthplace of the great poet Sasha Pushkin - a house located in the German settlement, did not pass the test of time. Presumably, this was the area of the current Baumanskaya street. The uncle’s house, Vasily Pushkin, has been preserved to this day, where Alexander spent a lot of time.
The relative was a teacher and mentor of the future Russian genius. You can get a complete picture of those distant times, about the people with whom Alexander Sergeyevich spoke, the ways of becoming his work, by visiting the Museum of A.S. Pushkin, located in the area of the modern metro station "Kropotkinskaya".
On Arbat with Pushkin
But back to the old Arbat. Its special charm in the preserved old tenement houses. In one of these, under No. 53, on the second floor she rented an apartment of the Pushkin couple in 1831. Young Alexander brought his wife here after the wedding. In memory of this, the Burganovs created a sculpture depicting Alexander and Natalia, young and lovers. It is located not far from the house-museum, where the young spent three honeymoons of marriage. Now in the house number 53 is located the museum "Memorial apartment of Pushkin on the Arbat." The exposition occupies two floors. The poet and his wife did not live here for long, but the museum staff managed to recreate the atmosphere of that time.
Excursion to Pushkin Moscow
On the ground floor there is information about the spirit of that time:
- Documentary evidence has survived about how Moscow was in the 19th century, and what architectural beauties it was full of.
- Materials were collected that told visitors about the cultural environment in which Pushkin's talent developed, the literary societies with which he was connected by an invisible thread.
- There is even evidence of a bachelor party before Pushkin’s wedding, of guests attending the wedding.
- The descendants were given information about the days that the newlyweds spent in Moscow after the wedding.
Many contemporaries are attracted to the Pushkin Museum-apartment on Arbat. This place is really worth a look.
The abode of the poet
The second floor of the house number 53 immerses guests in the atmosphere of life of the young family of Pushkin and Goncharova. Some elements of decor and furnishings of that period have been preserved here. In the large hall, the young Alexander and Natalya held their first ball. The rooms of the spouses are filled with special charm, the invisible spirit of love and creativity. The Pushkin Museum-Apartment in Moscow on Arbat not only conveys the atmosphere of that time, but also allows us to imagine how young people treated each other.
The blue living room reflects the unique flavor of the spirit of Pushkin’s creativity. Surprisingly, in these walls there still stands the very desk behind which Pushkin worked. In the next room, young Natalya Nikolaevna embroidered at a small table. On the walls are portraits of the poet and N. Goncharova, painted in watercolor. You will undoubtedly like the Pushkin Museum-Apartment on Arbat.
Museum work and ticket price
Alexander and Natasha, whose legend of love has survived to the present day, have filled the atmosphere of this house with the spirit of inspiration and rebellion, tenderness and confrontation, courage and devotion. The Pushkin Museum-Apartment on Arbat is worthy of special attention. The description can not be expressed in words, chic rooms must be seen with your own eyes.
And let their stay in the walls of the house on the Arbat be short-lived, the love story and the immortal work of A.S. Pushkin compel grateful descendants to open again and again the doors to the world of poetry of the pure feelings of the poet and his lovely darling.
The Pushkin Museum-Apartment on Arbat opens its doors daily, except Monday and Tuesday. Ticket price - from 50 to 180 rubles - depends on the age of visitors. The exposition can be viewed for free if you come here on the 3rd Sunday of each month.