State Memorial Museum of Bulat Okudzhava
About This Museum
Tucked away in a charming writer's village just outside Moscow, this museum feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into the warm, creative world of the beloved bard Bulat Okudzhava. You're actually visiting his former dacha, the very place where he lived and wrote many of the poignant songs that became Soviet-era anthems. The air itself seems to hum with the ghost of his guitar. Itβs an incredibly intimate experience, as if Okudzhava has just stepped out for a moment and might return any second.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is his personal guitar, resting quietly as if waiting for him. You'll see his desk exactly as he left it, covered in manuscripts and everyday objects, alongside walls of photographs that tell the story of his life and the era he lived through.
Visitor Information
It's a bit of a journey on the train from central Moscow to Peredelkino, but completely worth it for the peaceful, almost pilgrimage-like feel. Just be sure to check their website for opening times before you go, as it's a small, personal museum.
Architecture & Building
It's housed in a simple, rustic wooden dacha, the classic country house you'd find in this famous writers' colony, surrounded by a quiet, leafy garden.
Contact & Location
Address: Town of Russia, Herkimer County, New York, United States
Phone: +7 495 731-77-27
Website: Visit Website
