Exhibition Hall "Chekhov's House", Literary museum in Tverskoy District, Russia
The Exhibition Hall in Tverskoy District displays rooms with personal objects, manuscripts, and photographs from the writer's life. The collection documents his daily activities and creative work during his time living there.
The building dates from 1874 and served as the writer's residence from 1890 to 1892, a period of significant literary output. Many of his most important works were created during these years.
The house served as a gathering place for writers and artists who visited Chekhov to spend time together and exchange ideas. Visitors today can see how this creative circle lived and what conversations shaped Russian literature of that era.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours in multiple languages available by advance request. Visitors should book ahead to ensure a tour in their preferred language is available.
The exhibition displays Chekhov's original writing desk and his personal library of books from his years there. These objects allow visitors to directly see what books influenced him and how he actually worked.
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