Informatsionno-Kul'turnyy Tsentr "Muzey A.i.solzhenitsyna" V G.kislovodske
About This Museum
People come to this quiet corner of Kislovodsk not just to see a museum, but to walk in the footsteps of a boy named Sanya, who would one day become the Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn. They stand in the very rooms of his aunt's house where he spent formative years, a place that quietly anchors his sprawling 'The Red Wheel' saga. You can almost feel the weight of history here, a personal history tangled with the immense struggles of 20th-century Russia. It’s a small, intimate space that leaves you with a powerful sense of connection to the man and his monumental work.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is the recreated domestic setting of the early 20th century, alongside personal artifacts, photographs, and first editions that trace his journey from this house to the Gulag and global recognition. Don't miss the exhibits delving into his epic literary chronicle of the Russian Revolution.
Visitor Information
You'll find it at 3 Ulitsa Aleksandra Solzhenitsyna—they gave the street his name, which tells you something about his importance here. It's a good idea to check their opening hours in advance as they can vary.
Architecture & Building
Housed in his aunt's original, modest single-story home, it's a typical pre-revolutionary townhouse for this spa resort, with clean lines and a simple, welcoming veranda that feels more like a family dwelling than an institution.
Contact & Location
Address: 357700, Кисловодск, городской округ Кисловодск, Ставропольский край, Северо-Кавказский федеральный округ, Россия
Phone: +7 879 376-59-77
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