Anton Chekhov - one of the most famous classics of Russian literature.His background is as interesting as the works.For many fans of the famous writer of talent go to Melikhovo to visit his house-museum.
history manor
Melikhovo manor Chekhov, was the first real home of the writer.Prior to the acquisition of the land he and his family had to take home and to live in other people.Only in 1892, the Czechs got its own corner.
Chekhov always wanted to live outside the city, closer to nature.For it was important to be able to enjoy the beauty of Russian nature, not being distracted by the vanity inherent in the city.
Before Anton Chekhov Melikhovo manor belonged to the artist Sarohtanu.The beauty of these places also attracted him.But having lived in Melikhovo a certain period, the artist decided to go to live in Germany.He gave an ad in the newspaper.
At this time, Chekhov returned from Sakhalin, a journey that is reflected in his writings.It is believed that when he wrote the most accurate description of Sakhalin, which had not been compiled by any writer or a scientist.After a long and tiring trip, which was full of work, Chekhov with new forces began searching for the estate outside the city.And I found Melikhovo.
the words of Chekhov himself, the estate was enormous.Buyer received a lot of property in land and forest.In the year of purchase, he was not handsome and not others gave coolness on a hot summer day.The trees were still quite young.But Anton said that only need twenty years to the young trees have turned to the stunning beauty of the forest.
Gen. Chekhov in Melikhovo Melikhovo
, which after many years will be a museum of Chekhov, quickly became home to Chekhov.He never for a moment was sitting on the ground.Thanks to his tireless work site near the homestead decorated with a wonderful garden.Chekhov personally took care of the trees.As well as working in their shadow.
Sister Anton, Mary, is also not remained aloof from the concerns of the manor.She gave her time kitchen garden.There she grew not only those vegetables that have been familiar to almost everyone, but also melons, artichokes, asparagus and more.
No wonder that family Chekhov did not need to constantly go to the city.In their house they were always fresh products derived from the garden.There was no shortage of milk and meat.In addition, you can go for mushrooms.
Hospital
Despite the extensive literary career, Anton still considered himself a doctor.Because he was convinced that he needed to be closer to the people, because the state of hospitals in villages was deplorable, and education of doctors is poor.Chekhov believed that everyone deserves to receive quality care.
Thanks to his efforts we have opened two health posts and several cholera barracks.Chekhov himself took an active part in the work of these institutions.He took the peasants and their children, helping with whatever he could.
Work schedule Anton Pavlovich was busy.To work in a medical point, he had to get up very early, as early as five in the morning to go to work.Work item lasted until nine o'clock in the morning.Only this time, the peasants could not afford to come to the doctor, all the other clocks have been busy.Before five o'clock in the morning at the door of the medical item appeared first patients, patiently await the arrival of the doctor.
locals had come to love Chekhov.Through his work cholera outbreaks in Melikhovo was not.
charitable activities
concern for the welfare of local residents was not limited to the creation of health centers.Thanks to Anton Pavlovich local edges appear much needed places to live.For example, his efforts in the mail was opened Lopasnya.Now almost have no effect on its place opened "Museum of Letters", which is also known as the estate of Melikhovo Chekhov.
Also at this time were opened a school for local children.Build them was not easy.Anton Pavlovich was personally involved in creating projects, choosing the workers.He had to invest their own money to the idea has been implemented.
Chekhov All the efforts have paid off.School children were given a good education for those times and even considered the best in the whole of Moscow province.
now available to everyone to know how students learn in those years.Visiting a museum Melihovo, is to call in one of the schools, which became a museum.It also happy to tell about Anton Pavlovich.
guests Chekhov
course, this remarkable corner, as well as its talented host could not help but attract attention.Chekhov was always a lot of guests.He even joked that he could not work due to the fact that all the time have to spend in the lodge, lunch or dinner with someone of the arrivals.
Among the guests Chekhov was a lot of well-known personalities.For example, there are often stopped the legendary Nemirovich-Danchenko.He was a good friend of Anton Chekhov.Admiring the beauty of nature Melikhovo, they discussed the theater, the conditions of its development in Russia, and more.
loved coming to visit Chekhov artists.They were inspired by local species.Among the guests Anton Levitan can be identified.He liked to be alone and enjoy the beauty.Now people who came to the museum of Chekhov in Melikhovo can see the very "Levitanskaya hill" where the artist liked to rest.At this point, however, it offers a wonderful view.It is not surprising that he was so inspired Levitan.
Estate Museum Chekhov House
such a famous person necessarily had to be preserved for posterity.Now everyone can go to Melikhovo.Manor Chekhov - is a place that is capable of a lot to talk about his brilliant host.Thanks to the efforts of Anton Pavlovich estate became beautiful and comfortable.Even after many years after his death is felt here is the atmosphere in which he lived and worked the famous writer.
on the territory of a large number of museums, which tell about the life of Chekhov, as well as about the life of people of that time.Be sure to stroll through the area and enjoy the pond, which was named by Chekhov Aquarium.
course, be sure to meet with Hina Markovna and bromine Solzhenitsyn.That was the name of the favorite dogs Chekhov.Who is on the estate there is a sculpture dedicated to them.
Ambulance
lot of time Anton Chekhov gave medicine.The doctor by training, he tried to do everything to help the people.He continued to work actively in Melikhovo.Manor Chekhov became a place where sick people go for help.Today, visitors to the museum in Melikhovo can learn how to work as a doctor in those years than patients treated with what diseases were considered the most dire.
also tell visitors about how to provide first aid.Much of what is presented in the clinics, modern man seems terrible.However, a closer look to the history it will be interesting to everyone.Guides will tell what herbs used in his work by Anton Chekhov, how to grow them.Especially such an interesting excursion will be for the children, because the museum staff do their best to ensure that the small tourists have fun and had a great time.
Wing
spent much time here Chekhov.Melikhovo was his home, where he created most of his works.Large reservoir of the writer is associated with a wing in the estate.It was here that Anton Pavlovich often worked.After visiting the museum, you will find the atmosphere in which the brilliant writer created his works that inspired him.
In the wing there is a separate room, which allows you to get acquainted with the life of the peasants of the time.Once in this room lived a girl who worked in the kitchen.Now there is also a museum.Visitors will learn how the locals lived Melihovo as lived and worked in the estate Chekhov.Also, visitors will be able to see the real Russian oven.
Estate Museum Chekhov - it is one of the best places for understanding how living contemporaries Chekhov.After visiting the lodge, you will find not only a writer, but also about his famous guests, who often appeared here.Guides will be happy to tell a few funny stories about legendary personalities who visited Melikhovo.Manor Chekhov rich in them.
Festivals and Events
do everything to Chekhov Estate Museum attracted more visitors.Whenever tourists come here, they will be able to become parties to paint an unforgettable holiday.This may be a statement of children's ensembles, staging open-air plays of Chekhov and Russian celebration.It is here, even the exhibition fees are, in fact, this was the favorite breed of dog in Chekhov.
Melihovo sure to please both adults and children.
Getting
Many people are interested in Melikhovo, Chekhov manor.How to get to this wonderful museum?You can do this on a personal and public transport.If the choice was made in favor of the latter, it is better podgadat time so as not to get into the train full of people.Typically, large numbers of people returning from Melikhovo Sunday night.
Melikhovo manor Chekhov on the map marked with a special sign.Find it would not be easy.So if tourists decide to go by car from Moscow, then they have to go on the road M2 72 km.It will then turn to the Melikhovo.After the rotation will need to drive another 12 km.
By public transport you can go to the Kursk Station or Tsarina.Reach will need to Chekhov.Near the train station will stop.We need to take a bus or a taxi at number 25 and get off at Melikhovo.And then with the pointer to get to the manor.
Manor Museum Chekhov - it is one of the most famous and interesting places on the map of Russia.Visit Melihovo will be interesting and alone and with friends and family.Even children will not be bored in this wonderful place, impregnated special atmosphere.
