The Durov Museum

The Durov Museum is dedicated to Russian circus performer Anatoly Durov and occupies an Art Nouveau building from 1900. The collection includes circus equipment, taxidermied animals, photographs, and personal items that document his life and career.

Anatoly Durov was a renowned Russian circus performer of the late 1800s and early 1900s, known for his innovative animal training acts. He acquired these properties in 1926, shortly before his death in 1928.

The museum conveys Durov's world through props and staged scenes that highlight the bond between trainer and animal. The rooms give a sense of how these performances captivated audiences in the early 1900s.

The museum is reachable on foot from the city center and located in a quiet residential area. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours to explore the full exhibition.

The museum preserves a reconstructed tour coach interior with authentic period furnishings and objects, showing how traveling artists lived on the road. This recreated space offers insight into the mobile life of circus performers in the 1900s.

Location: Taganrog

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 47.20889,38.92250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40