Gogol house, Literary museum in Arbat District, Russia
Gogol House is a museum in a manor on Nikitsky Boulevard in the Arbat District. The rooms preserve the original layout from when Russian author Nikolai Gogol lived there.
Author Nikolai Gogol spent his final days in 1852 at this house, where he burned a manuscript. The building later became a museum to document his life and work.
The house displays Gogol's personal belongings and manuscripts that document his daily life and literary work. Visitors can see how the author lived and worked through the preserved rooms and displayed objects.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday with extended hours on Thursdays. Admission is free every third Sunday, and guided tours through the exhibition are regularly offered.
The house holds Russia's largest collection of materials about Gogol, including original furniture from his living quarters. This extensive collection allows visitors to gain deep insights into the famous author's private life.
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