Memorial museum of Boris Pasternak

The Boris Pasternak Memorial Museum occupies the former home of the Nobel Prize-winning author and displays his manuscripts, photographs, and everyday objects. The rooms show where he lived and worked, preserving the arrangement and contents from his time there.

The writer lived in this house during a period when he was actively translating Shakespeare and Goethe while completing his major novel. This time coincided with significant upheaval in his professional and personal life due to international attention on his work.

This space was a working home for one of the Soviet Union's most celebrated writers, where the rhythm of daily intellectual work shaped the rooms. Visitors can sense how the place functioned as both a private refuge and a creative center during turbulent times.

Visitors should take time to move through the rooms slowly, as small details and personal items tell the story of daily life there. For groups larger than ten people, it is recommended to arrange a visit in advance due to limited space.

The collection includes original drafts of the author's greatest work alongside correspondence revealing the complex reactions his Nobel Prize triggered. These documents show the tension between artistic achievement and the challenges he faced at that moment.

Location: Çistay

GPS coordinates: 55.36590,50.64900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00