Literary Museum of the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences ("Pushkin House") (Russia).
Organizational and legal form:
non-profit institution
Activities:
research
Specialization:
historical
The museum has nine employees and five scientists. The museum's collection includes more than three hundred items, one hundred and twenty items of the collection are on display and are included in the main funds of the museum. The Museum of the Institute of Russian Literature, one of the oldest literary museums in Russia, has the richest collection of documentaries and art materials associated with history domestic literature. The official founding date of the museum is considered to be 1905, when the Commission for the Arrangement of the Pushkin Anniversary decided to establish the Pushkin House. Since then, the name and structure of the institution have changed more than once, but its tasks - collecting, storing and studying materials on Russian literature - have remained unchanged. museum in the broad sense This word is the entire Pushkin House with its richest archive, one of the largest in the world, and ancient storage, including unique copies of old printed and handwritten books. Initially, Pushkin House was located in the premises of the Academy of Sciences. In 1927, he was given the building of the former Customs House (1828-1832, architect I.F. Luchini), in which he is still located. Literary Museum, which is a department of the Institute, is located on the second floor. The collection of the Literary Museum from the very beginning of its existence was formed by donations from individuals, the acquisition of well-known collections (the first in the world Pushkin Museum, founded in Paris by A.F. Onegin (Otto), the Lermontov Museum of the Nikolaev Cavalry School, the Nekrasov and Tolstoy Museums, etc.). In turn, the Literary Museum of the Pushkin House became the ancestor of several literary museums: the Museum of N.A. Nekrasov, All-Union (now - All-Russian) Museum of A.S. Pushkin with all its branches. Many exhibits were transferred from here to the A.A. Blok. Nowadays, the museum's funds contain numerous portraits of Russian writers of the 18th - 20th centuries. (among them are the works of D.G. Levitsky, A.A. Ivanov, N.N. Ge), rare photos, household and art objects XVIII - beginning. of the 20th century, a collection of illustrations for the works of Russian writers, a special place is occupied by paintings and graphics by the writers themselves, memorial personal belongings of many of them, exhibits with autographs of famous literary figures. The museum funds give the most complete picture of Russian classical literature 2nd half of XVIII- 19th century There is a large collection related to literature and culture turn of XIX- XX centuries. The collection of the museum has only about 120 thousand exhibits. Among them, in particular, are the death masks of famous Russian writers. The permanent exhibition of the museum was opened shortly after the placement of the Pushkin House in the building of the former Customs House in 1927. Since then, she has changed many times. At present, the museum exhibits a Russian literature XVIII- early XX century., A special place is occupied by the names of G.R. Derzhavin, V.A. Zhukovsky, A.S. Pushkin, N.V. Gogol, I.S. Turgenev, L.N. Tolstoy… The Lermontov Hall was opened with a unique collection painting and drawing by M.Yu. Lermontov; the so-called "Silver Age" of Russian literature is well represented. The museum houses temporary exhibitions dedicated to significant dates Russian literature. The Literary Museum of the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences ("Pushkin House") operates in the form non-profit institution historical specialization, that is, it does not have profit making as the main goal of its activity and does not distribute the profit received among the participants. The Literary Museum of the Institute of Russian Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences ("Pushkin House") is an organization of municipal subordination. The museum is primarily scientific activity and solves the problems of replenishment and systematization of funds, conducting profile research.
The beautiful old building, now occupied by the Institute of Russian Literature, was built according to the project of I.F. Lukini on the Makarov embankment for the St. Petersburg port customs in 1832. Initially in preparation solemn events, anniversary since the birth of A.S. Pushkin, it was planned to erect only a monument. However, over time, on the initiative of the Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich, the idea arose to create a museum - the Pushkin House - which was opened in 1905.
Since 1995, the Pushkin House has been included in the list of especially significant objects cultural heritage. Employees and directors of the Pushkin House (and among them were N.A. Kotlyarevsky, M. Gorky, A.V. Lunacharsky, P.I. Lebedev-Polyansky and others) according to the concept of the Museum as a collection of collections of materials (both documentary and artistic), having a close connection with Russian literature and its history, fruitfully worked on collecting, storing and studying materials on Russian literature. As a result, today the Pushkin House keeps the richest archive, one of the largest in the world.
More than 120 thousand titles of documentary, visual, historical materials that are directly related to Russian literature of the period of the 18th-20th centuries: rare copies handwritten books and early printed literature, portraits of writers, rare photographs, author's illustrations for works, art objects of that era, personal items, death masks, relics and household items. Since its inception, the Literary Museum's funds have been formed through donations by private individuals and purchases of famous collections. Many exhibits were transferred from the personal collection of A.F. Onegin-Otto, founder of the Pushkin Museum (Paris).
personal correspondence, literary archive, a collection of autographs bequeathed to the museum by Prince Konstantin Konstantinovich; The museum keeps relics of the Vyazemsky, Vrevsky, Arapov, Pletnev, Longinov, Raevsky families. Priceless materials were donated by the Department of Language and Literature of the Academy of Sciences and the Society of the Tolstoy Museum. The Alexander Lyceum (where A.S. Pushkin studied) donated the collection of the Pushkin Museum, and the Nikolaev Cavalry School (the place of study of M.Yu. Lermontov) - the Lermontov Museum. Museum funds have been substantially replenished due to the memorial heritage of prominent representatives Russian society- Ya.P. Polonsky, S.S. Abamelek-Lazareva, A.F. Koni, N.N. Wrangel.
Over time, the activities of the Pushkin House became more and more multifaceted - other literary museums appeared from its depths: the N.A. Nekrasov, All-Union Museum of A.S. Pushkin (with its branches), A.A. Blok, Museum of F.M. Dostoevsky and G. Uspensky. In addition, the museum organizes personal literary exhibitions dedicated to N.A. Nekrasov, F.M. Dostoevsky, I.S. Turgenev. It should be noted that the collection of the Tolstoy collection is a whole independent museum. In fact, the expositions of the Pushkin House level the absence in St. Petersburg memorial museums famous writers- Gogol, Lermontov, Tolstoy.
The Pushkin House hosts exhibitions dedicated to the significant dates of Russian literature, and the following main thematic halls are open: "Russian literature of the period of the first half of XIX century"; "The life and work of the poet M.Yu. Lermontov"; "Russian literature of the period of the 2nd half of the XIX century"; "The life and work of the writer L.N. Tolstoy"; "History of Russian Literature: Silver Age".
Pushkin House in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg, Russia) - exposition, opening hours, address, phone numbers, official website.
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“The name of the Pushkin House in the Academy of Sciences” is not just a poetic line by Alexander Blok, but a sight of St. Petersburg that is very interesting for any connoisseur of Russian literature to visit. The collection of the Pushkin House includes many hundreds of personal items of the "sun of Russian poetry", as well as rarities associated with the names of others. domestic classics- Belinsky, Goncharov, Gogol, Lermontov ... Most of the port customs building of the early 19th century, which now houses the Pushkin House, is closed to the public - scientific departments are located here, but everyone is welcome to the Literary Museum with several wonderful expositions dedicated to the history of Russian literature.
A bit of history
Pushkin House is, first of all, a separate scientific institution that is part of the system Russian Academy Sciences. Its employees are scientific work in the field of literature - hence his official name- Institute of Russian Literature. However, the history of Pushkin House began with the idea to erect a monument to the poet on the centenary of his birthday in 1899. The initiative group set to work with such enthusiasm that soon the idea was born to create a museum of Pushkin, and later of Russian literature in general. The first storage unit was the library that belonged to the poet; later the collection was supplemented with relics kept by the Hannibals, and then with many other exhibits. They were put on public display in the Pushkin House Literary Museum - today this is exactly the part of the institution that anyone can visit.
In the exposition of the Pushkin House Museum you can see the personal belongings of the poet, death mask and the couch on which he died after being wounded in a duel.
What to see
Pushkin House and its museum occupy the building of the old St. Petersburg port customs on Makarov Embankment, not far from Birzhevaya Square. It was built by the Italian architect Luchini in the first third of the 19th century. The building is interesting in itself - a classic facade with columns overlooking the Malaya Neva, an elegant rotunda and dark stone sculptures surrounding it.
The collection of the Pushkin House Literary Museum is divided into several expositions. The main one is dedicated, of course, to Pushkin - here you can see the poet's personal belongings, a death mask and a couch on which he died after being wounded in a duel. Pushkin's study was recreated in the smallest details: pay attention to the extensive library and desk. The enfilade of halls illustrates everyday life of that era, in addition, it presents items that belonged to the relatives of the poet.
The exposition "Poets of the Golden Age" tells about the writers of the 19th century who lived in St. Petersburg. It is worth paying attention to the memorabilia associated with the names of Goncharov, Gogol, Dostoevsky, as well as to the extensive collection of Lermontov's memorial items, including his wonderful paintings.
In the hall Silver Age manuscripts, lifetime editions, autographs, portraits and photographs of Mandelstam, Blok, Akhmatova, Gumilyov, Bunin and others are presented.
Address, opening hours and cost of visiting
Address: St. Petersburg, Makarova embankment, 4.
Opening hours: on weekdays from 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - days off.
Entrance - 300 RUB, schoolchildren, students and pensioners - 150 RUB.
Prices on the page are for October 2018.
