It's a nice green park to spend time with family and friends. Not much to do though - no ice cream stands, the water is a bit dirty and not suitable for swimming. It's a nice place for locals to have but not something memorable as of now. The local government should cut some of the trees and bushes to make area more accessible for the locals. Some activity places would be advantageous also. Close proximity to city centre makes it an attractive area for those living near. Museum itself is not much to look at - an old wooden house which belonged to the son of a famous Russian poet - Puskin. The area could offer much much more with some investments as it could be attractive place for biking, perhaps even a kayak rental for families with children. At the moment very much underrated and still somewhat...
Read moreAn old estate where Pushkin’s son, Grigory, spent his final years. He brought authentic furniture from Mikhaylovskoye (the Pushkin-Hannibal family estate) and, together with his wife Varvara, who inherited the estate, recreated the poet’s cabinet. The historical interior has been preserved, the park needs some care, but the place itself is very picturesque. We attended an immersive performance there, which astonishingly transports you to the late 19th century with its outfits and conversations. The estate is a perfect stage for such timeless...
Read moreThis estate belonged to the family of the great poet's son Grigory. They are buried next to the chapel on the hill. The estate is small, very cozy. Currently, external restoration is underway. Inside, there is a museum. Seminars and master classes for children are often held. In the building and nearby, you can watch performances in the summer. Below, on both sides, there is an equipped park. Behind the estate is a monument to A. Pushkin. Below this hill are ponds with ducks. Further on, there are hills with a completely...
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