Taganrog State Literary and Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve

The Taganrog State Literary and Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve is a museum complex in the southern city of Taganrog that spans several historic buildings. The collection includes exhibits about literary history, the city's development, and architecture from different periods.

The complex was established in 1981 by bringing together several existing collections to create a comprehensive center for preserving local heritage. The buildings themselves date from the 19th century and reflect the urban development of this southern port city.

The museum preserves the memory of writers like Anton Chekhov, whose life and work are documented across different houses that now serve as exhibition spaces. Visitors can stand in the rooms where these authors lived and worked, gaining a personal sense of their daily world.

The complex consists of several separate houses, so it is best to allow time and walk between the different locations. Comfortable footwear is practical since you will be visiting multiple buildings.

The museum preserves the study of writer Ivan Vasilenko with his original furnishings, offering a rare glimpse into how an author worked. A statue of a literary character created by the writer stands outside the building.

Location: Taganrog

Inception: 1981

Website: https://donland.ru/Default.aspx?pageid=122053

GPS coordinates: 47.21306,38.92806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08