Shalyapin House-Museum

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  • Address
    Novinsky bul 25, Barrikadnaya
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  • Phone
    205 6326
  • Transport
    underground rail: Barrikadnaya

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Lonely Planet review

The world-famous operatic singer, Fyodor Shalyapin, lived in this quaint cottage from 1910 to 1920 with his Italian wife and five children. In Russian cultural life, the eminent bass stands alongside icons like Konstantin Stanislavsky and Maksim Gorky. Indeed, his stature is evident from the museum exhibit, which features photographs of the singer in such admirable company, as well as gifts and correspondence that they exchanged.

More interesting for theatre buffs are the playbills featuring Shalyapin's most celebrated performances, as well as original stage costumes. Occasional concerts are held in the museum's white room.