Pereslavl-Zalessky State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve. Within the walls of the Goritsky Monastery

The Pereslavl-Zalessky Museum-Reserve is located in the buildings of the abolished Goritsky Monastery. This is the main museum of the city of Pereslavl, which all tourists are required to visit. The exhibitions are very diverse, you can buy a separate ticket for each, so you can choose exhibitions that are interesting to you, or just walk around the territory of the former monastery and look at the ancient buildings.

The main exhibitions are located in the outbuildings of the former monastery: “ Old Russian art of the 15th-18th centuries" - the basis of the collection consists of icons taken after the revolution from closed and destroyed churches and monasteries of the Pereslavl region, " Russian painting of the 18th-20th centuries" brings together paintings by the Itinerant artists, portraits that came to the museum in the 1920s from former noble estates, " Wooden sculpture and carving of the 16th-19th centuries" and " Russian village art» - traditional clothes and shoes, household items. You can also see the exhibition “ Beagle sets sail", dedicated to the expedition of Charles Darwin, local history exhibitions " The amazing natural world of Zalessk region», « Pereslavl 100 years ago».

In the architectural monument of the 17th century - the Church of All Saints there are exhibitions " Silver Pantry", where the treasures of the monastery sacristies of the 16th-19th centuries are presented, and " Wreath for estates» - visitors can see interior items from noble estates.

The buildings of the former monastery are also noteworthy. First of all, it’s worth checking Assumption Cathedral, built in the 18th century. It is surrounded from the north and south by covered galleries, and from the east by a semicircular apse. In past centuries, adjacent to it was the unpreserved building of the so-called Gethsemane. Inside you will see a luxurious baroque interior, richly decorated with stucco moldings and picturesque panels. The images for the iconostasis were created by painters from the New Jerusalem Monastery.

Note the large bell tower Church of the Epiphany above the eastern wall of the monastery. It was built intermittently throughout the 18th century, so it is noticeable that the lower and upper tiers are different. You can climb the bell tower: it offers a beautiful view of the city and Lake Pleshcheyevo.

Admire Travel (East) gate, built in the middle of the 17th century: they amaze with the variety of architectural details and are richly decorated with patterns characteristic of that time. The superstructure over the gate appeared much later - in the 19th century.

There are excursions around the territory of the museum-reserve and at individual exhibitions, which can be ordered in advance by phone or e-mail.

The Pereslavl Museum-Reserve is located in the Yaroslavl region. It was founded in the middle of the 18th century in the buildings of a former monastery. The article outlines the history of the Pereslavl-Zalessky Museum-Reserve, and also talks about the monuments that are located on its territory.

Goritsky Monastery

In the 14th century, a monastery was built on the territory of the modern Pereslavl Museum-Reserve. Little historical information has been preserved about him. It is known that in the Middle Ages he owned the villages of Voskresenskoye, Ermolovo, Kruzhkovo, Ilyinskoye and others. In the twenties of the 18th century there was a fire in which the archive burned down. In the fifteenth century, Saint Daniel, the founder of the Holy Trinity Monastery, served in this monastery for thirty years. There is no other information about this temple. In 1744 it was closed and converted into the estate of the then bishop. Forty years later, the estate was closed.

For many decades, the former monastery was in a deplorable state. The huge area was overgrown with grass and covered with piles of garbage. Among the objects that are part of the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve, only the gate, the southern fence and the Church of All Saints date back to the 17th century. However, the temple underwent complete reconstruction and lost its original appearance.

Foundation of the museum

The collection of collections for the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve began several months before its opening, which occurred in 1919.

In the 1920s, art treasures that were once located in estates and monasteries were brought to the museum. During this period, everything that belonged to the temples was nationalized. A few years after the revolution, the museum also received a collection of paintings confiscated from the merchant Sveshnikov. The opening date of the museum-reserve is May 28. The art gallery, local history and art departments were located in the building of the former religious school, which was located on the territory of a simplified monastery. This educational institution was closed under Catherine II.

In the early thirties, the local history movement ceased to fit into the official ideology. The corresponding departments in the museum-reserve were closed. Many local history specialists were sent into exile. M. Smirnov, an employee of the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve, did not escape this fate.

The museum center has performed political and educational functions for many years. A new director was appointed, who had previously worked as an ordinary worker at the Red Echo factory and had no knowledge of either history or local history. In one of the reports on the work of the museum, he called this complex, which previously included valuable works of art, “the forge of proletarian art.” What the director meant by this phrase is unknown, but for many years the museum, like other institutions in the Soviet Union, was an instrument of ideological propaganda.

The heyday of the Pereslavl-Zalessky Museum-Reserve during the Soviet period occurred in the fifties. Traveling exhibitions were organized in clubs and libraries in the city, showing examples of exclusively Soviet art stored in the reserve. During these years, the museum's collection is replenished with new exhibitions that fully correspond to the spirit of the times.

For some time, a photo exhibition was held on the territory of the Pereslavl-Zalessky State Museum. In addition, a series of postcards was issued, intended primarily for city guests. The photographs depicted picturesque Pereslavl landscapes and ancient architectural monuments.

Today there is a huge apple orchard on the territory of the reserve. It was founded by museum employees in the fifties. This event, of course, pursued more than just aesthetic goals. Quite rare frost-resistant varieties of pears and apples grew here. Every year, museum staff collected several hundred kilograms of fruit.

After the end of the war, a new hall was opened in the museum-reserve, dedicated to the participants of the Second World War. Portraits of Budyonny, Stalin, Vasilevsky, and Konev were placed on the walls. However, they did not hang here for long. A year after the opening of the hall dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, the museum-reserve accepted a donation of a collection of paintings by one of the local artists. The number of excursions increased every year. And in 1957, the widow of Mikhail Prishvin donated the writer’s personal belongings to the reserve.

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"Silver Pantry"

The museum has many interesting exhibitions. Among the exhibitions it is worth mentioning the “Silver Pantry”, which contains a large number of works of Russian decorative and applied art. Here you can see jewelry made back in the sixteenth century. They were miraculously saved in the twenties of the last century. The exhibition "Silver Pantry" was opened in the late eighties. And twenty years later, the collection was supplemented by works of Moscow goldsmiths and silversmiths. The cost of entry to this section of the museum is 100 rubles.

"Wreath for estates"

This exhibition is dedicated to the museum staff, thanks to whom many collections were preserved in the early twenties. Family portraits and household items that were taken from nearby estates almost 100 years ago are kept here. Most of the collection was preserved thanks to the first museum workers - Smirnov and Elkhovsky. The price for this room is also 100 rubles.

"Old Russian painting"

This collection includes works of painting created in the 15th to 19th centuries. It is worth emphasizing once again that most of the cultural monuments that museum visitors can see today have been preserved thanks to a small number of enthusiasts, professional art historians and amateurs who saved valuable exhibits at their own risk in the early 20s.

Pereslavl-Zalessky in ancient times was the center of icon painting. Many craftsmen worked here, few of whose works, fortunately, have survived to this day. They painted icons not only for churches located in this city, but also for Moscow monasteries. The exhibition “Old Russian Painting” includes works created by Fedot Protopopov, as well as representatives of the Kazarinov icon-painting dynasty. Entrance - 160 rubles.

"Russian painting of the 18th-20th centuries"

The foundation of this collection was laid in the middle of the 19th century. It mainly consists of works of painting owned by the merchant Sveshnikov. Namely, paintings by Shishkin, Kamenev, Dubovsky, Polenov. According to reviews of the Pereslavl-Zalessky Museum-Reserve, this exhibition is one of the most interesting. Moreover, visitors assure that not only paintings by famous artists are worthy of attention, but also works related to the genre of provincial portraiture, created in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cost of entry to this hall is 160 rubles.

Branches

Today there are more than eighty exhibits collected here. Exhibitions dedicated to icon painting, wooden sculpture, and Russian painting have been opened. Address of the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve: Museum Lane, building 4. One of the exhibition halls is located on Rostovskaya Street, at building 10. The museum includes the Transfiguration Cathedral, the Ganshin Museum-Estate, the Botik of Peter I Museum-Estate, an art gallery Kardovsky.

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral

In the northeastern part of Russia, among the white stone monuments, this temple is the oldest. The thickness of the walls is about one meter. The appearance of this one-domed temple is rather restrained and strict. The history of the Transfiguration Cathedral begins in the middle of the 12th century. Then it was painted with frescoes. Probably had a more festive appearance. But during the restoration carried out in the 90s of the 19th century, the frescoes were removed and placed in a box. There they were stored for many years in absolute disarray.

From a historical point of view, this cathedral is quite interesting. And not only because it is one of the most ancient white stone temples. Many princes were baptized here, including Alexander Nevsky, who, as you know, was born in Pereslavl.

Boat of Peter I

According to one version, this museum is the oldest in Russia. It is a branch of the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve and is located in the village of Veskovo. At the end of the 17th century, Peter I founded a shipyard on the territory of the future museum. Boats for sailing on Lake Pleshcheyevo were built here. The opening of the flotilla was accompanied by a grand celebration. This event was the first step towards the creation of a fleet. The ships, unfortunately, did not survive. The only boot made by the Tsar himself has survived to this day.

Ganshin Estate Museum

Here once was the estate of representatives of a famous merchant family in Pereslavl. But the building became famous thanks to Vladimir Lenin, who created his next opus here. In 1894, the future revolutionary was here reflecting on the fate of the proletariat. And sixty years later, employees of one of the local factories installed a memorial plaque on the estate. In the early nineties, like other museums, the estate was closed. Serious restoration work was required, which was not included in the plans of the local authorities. The museum exhibits have been preserved thanks to a small number of enthusiasts.

In a small Russian town with only 40 thousand inhabitants, more than one and a half dozen museums are open. This fact surprises all his guests. The oldest museum, “The Boat of Peter I,” was created in 1803, and the youngest museum collection opened in 2014. To prevent guests from getting lost, at the entrance to the city from the capital, a traffic sign was specially installed for all museums of Pereslavl-Zalessky.

Historical-architectural and art museum-reserve

Entrance to the museum

So far this is the youngest museum complex of Pereslavl-Zalessky, which received its first guests in the summer of 2014. “Russian Park” occupies a large area of 10 hectares, where there are street exhibitions, six unique museums, a horse yard, interactive areas and the “Vendace” tavern.

The open-air exhibition consists of several alleys and exhibitions. Here you can see examples of Russian fonts and Russian flags used since the 9th century. Interesting street exhibitions included an exhibition of carved window frames, street posters and the Glade, where the figures of heroes of Russian folk tales “live”. On the territory of the park it is also interesting to take part in master classes conducted by professional artisans on making souvenirs, toys and dolls, decoupage, modeling from dough and clay, etc.

Opening hours

The park is open daily from 10.00 to 19.00. Museums are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, on Friday and Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00. Days off are Monday and Tuesday.

Address

Pereslavl-Zalessky, st. Moskovskaya, 158.

Museum "Kingdom of Vendace"

One of the new museums in Pereslavl is dedicated to the famous vendace, which is found in Lake Pleshcheyevo. Many legends are associated with the unique fish, and its image adorns the coat of arms of the ancient city. During the excursion, tourists are told why vendace is called the “royal herring”, how in the old days they caught fish, salted it and prepared it. The guides introduce guests to interesting facts about the legendary Lake Pleshcheyevo and offer to taste vendace. If desired, tourists can take part in a master class on gingerbread painting.

Museum lane, 4

Directions: From Moscow - by bus from the bus station (metro Shchelkovskaya); city bus No. 1 to the "Museum" stop

Local attractions:
Pereslavl-Zalessky is located on the shore of the blue pearl of Zalesye - Lake Pleshcheevo. The city has perfectly preserved unique earthen ramparts from the 12th century. Their length is about 2.5 km, height up to 10 m. In the center of the rampart ring on Cathedral (now Red) Square stands the white stone Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (1152 - 1157) - the oldest monument of the Vladimir-Suzdal architectural school, a tomb Pereslavl princes. Next to the cathedral is the Church of Peter the Metropolitan (1154) - a magnificent example of ancient Russian tent-roofed architecture.
The Trinity Cathedral of the Danilov Monastery is one of the rarest monuments of ancient Russian artistic culture. In 1662 - 1668 it was painted with frescoes by the artel of the outstanding icon painter Gury Nikitin. Now the cathedral is jointly used by the monastery and the museum.
In the historical part of the city, several civil buildings of the 19th - early 20th centuries stand out. These include merchant mansions, gymnasium buildings, colleges, and factory buildings. Among them there are interesting examples of Art Nouveau style.
In a beautiful place, in the ancient part of the city, in the Fisherman's Settlement, at the mouth of the river. Trubezh, there is the Church of the Forty Martyrs, erected at the end of the 18th century.
4 kilometers from the city on the shore of Lake Pleshcheevo there is a branch of the museum - the famous Botik estate. Here, at the end of the 17th century, young Peter I built a “funny” flotilla, which laid the foundation for the Russian navy. The only ship that has survived to this day, the boat "Fortune", is exhibited in a building specially built for it in 1803.
On the northeastern shore of the lake, the earthen ramparts of the chronicle predecessor of Pereslavl, the city of Kleshchina, have been preserved. Not far from the Kleshchinsky complex, almost at the very water, there is the legendary “Blue Stone” - a pagan deity - a huge gray-blue boulder

My attitude towards provincial local history museums is complex. Most often they are poor, quite sparse in exhibits and very similar to each other. Therefore, in the outback lately we walk extremely rare in them. Why waste time if one essentially duplicates the other?

Pereslavl Museum-Reserve became a pleasant exception in this regard. Very good museum, interesting. There is a lot to see and explore here. There are many worthy exhibits, there are also masterpieces, a well-selected diverse collection of ancient Russian art of the 15th-18th centuries. (icons) and Russian painting.
When I walked through the halls of the museum, I already knew that I would definitely write about it.
First of all, I really want to show you everything I saw. Show in detail, because there is such an opportunity. Here you are allowed to take photographs in all rooms.
Secondly, I would like to invite you to visit here in person. The Pereslavl Museum-Reserve is located on the territory of the former Goritsky Monastery. There is a special atmosphere here, and everything is perceived differently.

Do you agree that museums located on the territory of monasteries, kremlins and other historical places are special? I read that by 2018 the monastery will be transferred to the church. Recently I heard the same news about the Ryazan Kremlin. My attitude towards this is complex. On the one hand, the temple in which the museum is located causes internal pain. Especially when it is in a deplorable state. Unfortunately, this is the case at the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve. On the other hand, I like that I can just buy a ticket and watch the ancient architecture in peace. There are already enough monasteries in Pereslavl-Zalessky; from some they kick out those who come without a skirt, in a very rude manner. It seems that history (and monasteries are our history) is only for the elite.

However, I have deviated from the topic. Now you can come to Goritsky Monastery, within whose walls the museum is located, with a calm heart. Buy tickets and go as much as you want. If you have any questions, please contact the caretakers. Rarely in any museum have I seen more pleasant, open, hospitable caretakers than in the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve (well, if only in the Museum-Reserve in Yuryev-Polsky, which, like this one, is in a dire situation on the territory). Caretakers are the face of the museum. They also play a role in the impression that the museum ultimately has on visitors.

So, the Pereslavl Museum-Reserve is located in the former Dormition Goritsky Monastery. I talked about its history and architecture in detail in the article. Therefore, today I will show you museum displays and exhibitions. They are located in several buildings of the monastery: the Refectory Chamber and the building of the Theological School, All Saints Church and St. Nicholas Gate Church. We visited them all. I present to you my photographs.

The first place we went was the museum, located in the Refectory and in the building of the Theological School. Here they are in the photo below.

The buildings are beautiful, but their condition leaves much to be desired.

The museum is almost 100 years old. It feels like the sign on the museum is not much older.

Iconography XV - XVIII centuries.

All the icons of the museum were collected in the first years of Soviet power from destroyed churches and monasteries. These are unique examples of Pereslavl icon painting. Pereslavl-Zalessky was one of the centers of icon painting, part of the Rostov-Suzdal school.

The icons in the photo below are from the Fedorovsky Monastery in Pereslavl-Zalessky. The icons are very old - 16th century, unique. "Hodegetria", "Trinity", "Fedor Stratilates", "Nicholas".

On the wall on the left is the first icon of the apostles Peter and Paul (XV century). On the wall on the right - “John Chrysostom”, “He rejoices in you”, “Hodegetria” (XVI century).

The royal doors of the unpreserved Vvedensky Church, which stood at the mouth of the Trubezh River opposite the Church of the Forty Martyrs. This is a real masterpiece of openwork wood carving.

Russian painting XVIII - XX centuries.

The next exhibition - paintings from the 18th - 19th centuries - also leaves a very pleasant impression. The museum was replenished with these paintings in the first years of Soviet power, when the ancient noble estates were “freed” of everything valuable. The museum's collection is of great artistic and historical value. There are paintings by Shishkin, Polenov, Korovin, Makovsky, Benois, Semiradsky, Dubovsky and others. The basis of this exhibition was the collection of the merchant Sveshnikov.

These paintings (1844) depict the children of one family - the Temerins - Nikolai, Alexandra, Peter. Author - Pavel Kolendas.

There are also paintings by unknown artists.

Henryk Semiradsky "Dangerous Lesson".

Konstantin Makovsky "Children".

Memorial exhibition of F.I. Chaliapin

In the forests of Pereslavl, the great singer Fyodor Chaliapin built himself a dacha, he was so captivated by the beauty of the local nature. The museum has a small exhibition dedicated to Chaliapin. All items are original, provided to the museum by the singer’s daughter.