Форт Кошкин дом

Across the shimmering waters of the Moika River, the Pushkin House stands as a testament to Russia’s literary soul. The Pushkin House, also known as the Institute of Russian Literature, isn’t just a building. It’s a living, breathing archive, a treasure chest overflowing with the penned words of giants. Imagine holding Pushkin’s original manuscripts, feeling the weight of history in your hands. Here, within these walls, you’ll find not just Pushkin’s legacy, but a vast collection of Russian literature dating back to the 13th century. The Pushkin House started as a dream, a vision for a monument to Pushkin, not of stone or bronze, but a museum. A place to house everything related to Russia’s greatest writers, from their personal belongings to the first editions of their masterpieces. This dream took root in 1905, fueled by the passion of scholars like Sergei Oldenburg and Aleksey Shakhmatov. They wanted a living monument, a place where Pushkin’s spirit, and the spirit of Russian literature, could flourish. The initial plan for a grand Neoclassical Odeon fell through due to lack of funds, but the dream didn’t die. It found a new home, first in cramped rooms within the Academy of Sciences, then, finally, in the magnificent neo-Palladian Customs House in 1927. The Pushkin House became a haven for scholars, even during the darkest days of the Siege of Leningrad. While much of the staff and precious manuscripts were evacuated, the flame of knowledge continued to flicker here. Think of the resilience, the dedication to preserving these literary treasures amidst war and devastation. Today, the Pushkin House continues to thrive. Its various departments dedicate themselves to the study of everything from Old Russian Literature and folklore, to Pushkin Studies and recent Russian literature. It’s a place of research, of discovery, of ensuring that the voices of Russia’s literary giants continue to resonate through the ages. The Pushkin House is more than a museum. It’s a pilgrimage for lovers of literature, a place where the past whispers its secrets to the present.