Pskov is an old Russian city with an ancient and interesting history. Many tourists from other regions of Russia and neighboring countries come here for excursions. And there really is something to see. These are ancient monuments of architecture, the local Kremlin and various museums of Pskov.
Pskovskiy Krom (Kremlin) and local history museum of the city
The main fortress of the city of Pskov was built at the turn of the 11th-12th centuries. This is one of the oldest Kremlins in Russia among those that have survived to this day. Modern tourists can see the fortress walls, the total length of which is 868 meters. The towers of the Pskov Kremlin have also been preserved, and there are several interesting architectural monuments on its territory. Which museums of Pskov to visit in order to learn more about the history of this ancient city?
Start with an excursion to the local history museum of the city. The main exposition is located in the Pogankin Chambers - a historic stone building built by the merchant Sergei Pogankin. It will be interesting to visit the branches of the museum - the Order Chamber, the Transfiguration Cathedral, the memorial apartments of Spegalsky and Vinogradov, as well as the estatesmuseums of Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Kovalevsky.
Pskov Railway Museum
The Railway Museum appeared in Pskov in 1967. The exposition is located in three thematic halls. During the tour, tourists can learn about the construction of railways in the 19th century, the revolutionary events of 1905 and 1917, as well as the participation of the city's railway workers in the Great Patriotic War. Like many other museums in Pskov, the exposition dedicated to the railway workers boasts unique exhibits. This tour should be visited not only by tourists interested in railway topics. The exposition tells about the history of the city and the country, it will be of interest to everyone. The exact address where the railway museum is located: Pskov, Vokzalnaya, 38.
Museum of A. V. Kaverin's novel "Two Captains"
The museum "Two Captains" is unique and unusual. Pskov is the city where Veniamin Alexandrovich Kaverin, the author of the immortal work, was born and lived. The museum tells about the life, work of the writer and the creation of the novel. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the real history of the development of the north by Russian researchers. What is especially pleasant is that you can visit the museum completely free of charge, and the cost of excursion services is minimal. The exposition is located in the building of the Pskov Scientific Library, located at the address: Profsoyuznaya street, house 2.
Other interesting museums and exhibitions in the city
One of the sights of Pskov is the museum-apartment of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. In 1900the leader of the peoples lived in this city for three whole months. The museum was opened in 1930, but it did not last long. During the Great Patriotic War, the collection was completely destroyed. In 1970, the interiors were completely restored. Today, the exposition occupies several rooms, there is also the one in which V. I. Lenin lived. The museum presents the furnishings of a typical city apartment of the early 20th century. During the tour, you can see many authentic household items of that time and personal belongings of the Ulyanov family.
An interesting place to visit in Pskov is the Blacksmith's Yard. This is an interactive workshop museum. During the tour, visitors will learn a lot of new facts about the ancient craft and can even try themselves as a blacksmith.
Listing the interesting exhibitions and museums of Pskov, one cannot ignore the city planetarium. The Star Hall is located in the building of an old church. Today the planetarium offers viewers 60 different programs to choose from for children and adults. Be sure to enjoy this scientific and artistic spectacle during your trip to Pskov.
