Full-Day State Museum-Reserve Of Alexander Pushkin Tour

Visit a monument to young Alexander Pushkin in the apple tree orchard in Mikhailovskoye Estate

One of the ponds in Mikhailovskoye Estate

Walk down the Fir Avenue in the Mikhailovskoye Estate

See a 250 year old oak tree in the park of Trigorskoye Estate

Visit the picturesque pond in the park of Trigorskoye Estate beloved by Pushkin

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Highlights

Visit the Mikhailovskoye Estate, where Pushkin lived and wrote in exile

See the Trigorskoye Estate, the neighbouring house known and loved by the author

Explore the Assumption Monastery, where the author is buried

Pushkinskiye Gory

architectural, cultural, historical

Group Tour

10 Hours

Easy

English, Russian

Description

Explore the haunts and inspirations of the Russian Romantic poet, playwright and novelist Alexander Pushkin, considered the founder of modern Russian literature, on this 10-hour tour. Visit the Mikhailovskoye Estate, with its park in French regular style, apple tree garden, the estate house and two outhouses. Go to Trigorskoye Estate, taking a walk in its English landscape and visit the estate house. Stop to see the Assumption Monastery, where Alexander Pushkin was buried after being mortally wounded in a duel.

Itinerary

State Museum-Reserve Of Alexander Pushkin Tour
- Begin this tour with a visit to the Mikhailovskoye, Pushkin's family estate and the site where he spent two years in exile. He wrote no less than 100 poems during this time, among which are the central chapters of the famous “Eugene Onegin”, the tragedy “Boris Godunov”, and many other great masterpieces. The author drew his inspiration from the adjoining countryside, where he spent his day's horseback riding, swimming, and strolling. The landscape has not changed since his time, as you will get to enjoy the same views he did.
- Visit the Assumption Monastery, whose library Pushkin used to visit and which inspired him to start writing. Also, visit the poet's grave within the monastery.
- Visit the Trigorskoye house, which served as a great consolation and a source of inspiration for Pushkin as a site for merrymaking, flirting, and talent. The poet is said to have often made his entrance into the house by leaping into the dining room through an open window. While exploring the estate, discuss Pushkin’s life, his personality, his relationship with different people and their influence on him and his poetry.

What's Included

English-speaking Russian guide well-versed with the life and works of Pushkin

What's Excluded

Entry tickets to the estate

Vehicle permit (200 Rubles)

Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

The guide can drive 1-4 people in her own car (Renault Sandero Stepway) or can arrange a car /minibus/ bus with a professional driver upon your request.