For all admirers of Vladimir Vysotsky's creativity in Togliatti there is a special point of attraction where they can better know the beloved poet, see the man behind the actor's mask, discover new facets in his life and work. This is the Centro-Museum of V.S. Vysotsky, whose employees tried to present his life from various sides and highlight the least known episodes.
November 23, 2007 in Togliatti a small museum dedicated to the real Soviet legend - a poet, singer and actor Vladimir Vysotsky. The opening of the museum in the building of the machine-building technical school was really sincere, the students and their parents, the singer's fans gathered to show films and a concert of Samara and local bards.
History and activities of the museum
For the last years the Vysotsky Museum has replenished its collection, and the organizers tried to find a more suitable room for him. In autumn 2010, he finally settled in the library No. 9 of MBUK "Autograd Library". Since then, the library branch began to bear the name of VS Vysotsky, and the museum itself has become full of creative life.
In the Museum of Vysotsky there are fascinating excursions with the participation of guides who not only show the exhibits, but also supplement with fascinating stories connected with Vysotsky's life and work. In addition, the thematic films about the singer are shown here, most of them made by museum staff.
Togliatti Museum Vysotsky maintains close contact with colleagues from other similar museums, as well as with researchers of his work from other countries. In addition, the museum is working on the study and processing of phonograms, rare concerts and poems of Vladimir Vysotsky. Recently, the center-museum has a tradition to organize creative thematic evenings on Saturdays, where fans of Vysotsky's creativity, his followers and other cultural public gather.
The exhibits are distributed according to thematic exhibitions, which are located in one of the library halls . The exhibition "I come from childhood" introduces visitors to the childhood years of Vysotsky, the exhibition "I would not compare anyone with you" is dedicated to his beloved women, "The noise died down, I left on the scaffold "tells about his work in the theater," We rotate the earth "reveals the military theme in creativity, and the exhibition" I first measured life with a count "- space and fantastic . In addition, the following programs are presented:" This is all sports life »about that sports, "Vysotsky in animation", "Vysotsky in a movie", "Sons go into battle" .
Useful information
Address: Togliatti, st. Revolutionary, 3/56.
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 to 18:00.
Telephone: 8 (482) 371-332.
From the bus station to the museum, you can take buses 9, 13, 19 and 99 for 8-10 minutes. For 15-17 minutes you will walk to the museum on foot (on Revolutsionnaya street ), and by car you will reach in just 5-7 minutes (first along Yubileinaya street, then turn to Revolution street)
At the museum there is a small shop where you can get information brochures, DVDs, postcard sets, medals and other souvenirs associated with the name of Vladimir Vysotsky.