The author’s family lived on the 1st floor of this riverside dacha, which contains many original pieces. Dostoevsky’s bookcase is still stocked, and his desk has replicas from his mazelike drafts – you can see his doodles on the pages. An English-language handout available at the ticket office details the collection.
Dostoevsky House Museum
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If you like your churches photogenically abandoned, this one's for you. Legend has it that in the 17th century, Swedish invaders sought refuge in the…
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On the grounds of a 12th-century monastery, this gallery houses a noteworthy selection of paintings and sculptures by artists who spent time in Staraya…
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Housed in an attractive whitewashed 12th-century monastery, this museum offers the usual historical displays and religious relics, including some…