Irkutsk Regional Historic Memorial Decembrists' Museum, Historical museum complex in Irkutsk, Russia.
The Irkutsk Regional Historic Memorial Decembrists' Museum occupies two estate houses furnished with period pieces, personal belongings, and historical documents from exiled Russian nobility. The rooms are arranged to show how these exiles lived during their time in Siberia.
After their failed uprising against Tsar Nicholas I in 1825, many Decembrist leaders were sent to Siberia and settled in Irkutsk following their sentences. This forced relocation marked a turning point in the region's history.
The museum shows how exiled Decembrists introduced European customs, education, and artistic traditions to Siberia during the 19th century. The displayed objects and rooms reveal the influence these exiles had on local society.
The two houses are located on Timiryazeva Street and open to visitors from Tuesday through Sunday. Guided tours in multiple languages are available and help visitors understand the collections in each room.
Prince Sergey Volkonsky's estate contains original furniture from his Paris residence, transported to Siberia by his wife who voluntarily joined him in exile. These personal items reveal the sacrifices families made to stay together across the vast distance.
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