The estate of the famous Russian writer AN Ostrovsky - Shchelykovo - a village 112 km from Kostroma, 15 km from the Volga. In memory of the playwright, the estate was saved, and now Shchelykovo is a state memorial and natural museum named after A. Ostrovsky

The territory of modern Shchelykovo consists of a whole complex of objects . "The heart" of the museum-preserve - the writer's house . The playwright spent every summer in the estate, creating here his best works . Today Ostrovsky's house - this is a memorial museum, always open for tourists . The furnishings and even personal belongings of the writer - everything has been preserved in the estate as it was at Ostrovsky . The house has many photos of friends and native writers, including his wife, actress Maria Vasilyevna and their six children . Sightseeing tour the average length of the playwright's house is two academic hours (that is, 45 minutes .) . You can take pictures here, but after paying for the shooting 50 rubles . If you want, you can even "click" yourself in a noble costume in the canteen of the manor (the cost of one frame is 50 rubles .) .

Further you can visit the literary theater theater of Shchelykovo. Here, tourists, as a rule, are introduced to two active expositions: "Ostrovsky Theater" and "The Fairy World of the Snow Maiden." The first presents the writer's personal belongings, household items, magazines, where the playwright's works were published, as well as costumes and scenery for Ostrovsky's plays. The second exposition is devoted to the history of the creation of the fairy tale "The Snow Maiden" of the same name.

On the territory of Shelykovo there is also the operating Nikolskaya church. Near the church is the family burial Ostrovsky. Here lies the writer himself, his wife and their daughter Maria Shatelen.

The excursion around Shchelykovo also includes a visit to Ivan Sobolev's house museum. Skilled master of wood Sobolev was a close friend of Ostrovsky. Carved furniture in the manor of the writer is the work of Sobolev. By the way, a tour of his house, as a rule, ends for tourists with a delicious tea-party with folk games and rituals.

Another equally interesting attraction of Shchelykovo is the Blue House. The two-storey manor (really blue) was built by Ostrovsky's daughter Maria Shatelen. The house is perfectly preserved and has been restored. Moreover, now it is a cultural and educational center with its own video and reading room, a music and literary living room and a library. By the way, here is the cash register of the museum Shchelykovo.

If the travelers wish, museum staff can organize a tea party in the nature and unique shows: "Signs of a cute antiquity" and "Attire of a fashionista."

In winter, for tourists in Shlykovo interesting programs are being conducted with participation of Snow Maiden, folk games and fortune-telling, festive treats and master classes for the production of folk dolls-amulets. The cost of the program is 200-250 rubles. from the person.

The price of the question

Complex excursion around Shchelykovo with visiting of all sights will cost 350 rubles. For students and students - 200 rubles. Photographing is also paid - 50 rubles

How to get there

From Moscow to Kostroma, you can get there by train (travel time - six hours). In Kostroma, you need to transfer to the Ostrovskoye bus and then to the Ostrovskoye bus - Kineshma bus

This price includes a full transfer by bus, hotel accommodation, meals and entrance tickets to the attractions of Kostroma and Shchelykovo. Departure from Moscow @@ Sobolev's House, Shchelykovo, Kostroma Region

Literary and Theatrical Museum, Shchelykovo, Kostroma Region

Ostrovsky's Grave, Shchelykovo, Kostroma Region

Nikolsky Church, Shchelykovo, Kostroma Region

Shchelykovo, Kos Romani area

Shchelykovo