The Pushkin Apartment Museum

The Pushkin Apartment Museum on the Moika River embankment offers an intimate glimpse into the final months of Russia's greatest poet. This meticulously restored 12-room apartment is where Pushkin lived with his family from 1836 until his death in 1837 following a duel. Visitors walk through the study where he worked, the drawing room where he entertained, and the bedroom where he died. Original items include his writing desk, books, and the death mask. The museum's atmosphere evokes the early 19th-century literary salon culture of St. Petersburg. Located in the historic Nevskiy district, it's a pilgrimage site for literature lovers, providing context to Pushkin's life and the tragic end that shocked Russia.

Don't miss

• Pushkin's study with his original writing desk and personal library
• The death mask and the couch where he died after the duel
• Family portraits and period furniture in the drawing room
• Exhibits on the duel and its aftermath
• The courtyard with a bust of Pushkin

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Know before you go

• The museum is small; arrive early to avoid waiting in line.
• Photography without flash is allowed in most rooms.
• Audioguides are available in English and Russian.
• Wear comfortable shoes – the floors are original wooden parquet.

A bit of history

Pushkin rented this apartment in autumn 1836. After his fatal duel in January 1837, the apartment was preserved by his family. It became a museum in 1925 and underwent major restoration for the poet's bicentenary in 1999.