Shalamov's house, Literary museum in Vologda, Russia

Shalamov's house is a literary museum in the city of Vologda, Russia, dedicated to the writer Varlam Shalamov. The building where he spent part of his early years now holds several rooms displaying manuscripts, documents, and personal belongings related to his life and work.

The two-storey mansion behind St Sophia's Cathedral dates from the late 18th century and belonged to the Vologda diocese, housing clergy of the cathedral. Varlam Shalamov was born here on 18 June 1907, son of the priest Tikhon Shalamov, and lived in the house until October 1924, when he left for Moscow. A memorial plaque by sculptor Fedot Suchkov was placed at the entrance in 1990, and the museum opened in 1991.

The museum keeps personal items given by Shalamov's friend and archivist Irina Sirotinskaya, including his field bag and watch. Its symbol is a larch brought from Kolyma. Literary evenings are held each year on 18 June, the writer's birthday, and on 17 January, a memorial day.

The museum is located in central Vologda and can be reached on foot from most parts of the old city. It is worth checking in advance whether guided tours are offered, as they can help make sense of the written materials on display.

Although Shalamov is now widely read outside Russia, his work was barely known inside the Soviet Union during his lifetime. This house was among the first places in Russia to officially recognize him, making it an early step in recovering his reputation.