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Alexander Pushkin House-Museum: A Glimpse into Literary History

Explore the Alexander Pushkin House-Museum in Chișinău, Moldova, and discover the life and works of the famous Russian poet during his exile.

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The Alexander Pushkin House-Museum in Chișinău preserves the house where the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin resided for three months in 1820 during his exile. The museum showcases artifacts from Pushkin's life in Bessarabia, offering insights into his creative process and social circles.

A brief summary to Alexander Pushkin House-Museum

  • Strada Anton Pann 19, Chișinău, Riscani, MD
  • +37322294138

Local tips

  • The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly.
  • Check out the museum's exhibits of 18th and 19th-century art and artifacts related to Pushkin's life in Bessarabia.
  • Combine your visit with a walk around the Riscani district to experience more of Chișinău.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the center of Chișinău, you can reach the Alexander Pushkin House-Museum by taking a trolleybus, bus, or minibus (also known as 'maxitaxi' or 'marshrutka'). Public transportation tickets cost 6 MDL per ride. Check the map.md or moovit app for available routes. Pay the ticket checker or driver directly when you get on board.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Chișinău and offer a convenient way to reach the museum. You can hail a taxi on the street or use a ride-hailing app such as Hip, Letz, or TaxiClub 14444. A 5km taxi ride in Chisinau costs around 51.5 MDL. Ensure the driver resets the taximeter before starting the journey, and note that most taxi drivers may not speak English.

  • Walking

    The Alexander Pushkin House-Museum is located at Strada Anton Pann 19, in the Riscani sector of Chișinău. If you are already in the Riscani area or nearby, walking to the museum is a viable option. Use a map app for navigation, keeping an eye out for local landmarks.

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Nestled in Chișinău, Moldova, the Alexander Pushkin House-Museum offers a unique glimpse into the life of the celebrated Russian poet during his time in exile. Alexander Pushkin, a towering figure in Russian literature, spent three years in Bessarabia (1820-1823), a period marked by both personal turmoil and creative flourishing. The museum is housed in the very building where Pushkin stayed for a few months after arriving in Chișinău on September 21, 1820. Exiled by the Tsarist administration, Pushkin found himself in this distant outpost of the Russian Empire. During his time in Chișinău, Pushkin associated with local cultural figures and produced a significant body of work, including poems and the early stages of his famous novel in verse, "Eugene Onegin". The museum displays paintings, prints, sculptures, and decorative art from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, providing a glimpse into the world that shaped Pushkin's Bessarabian period. Visitors can explore the exhibits that detail Pushkin's life in exile, his connections with local society, and the works he penned during this period. The museum not only celebrates Pushkin's literary legacy but also serves as a cultural landmark in Chișinău, reminding visitors of the city's historical ties to Russian culture. The Alexander Pushkin House-Museum stands as one of only two remaining Pushkin houses in the world, with the other located in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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