Voronezh for the poet playwright Samuel Yakovlevich Marshak is the city of childhood in which he was born and grew up. The poet was born on October 22 (November 3, old style), 1887 in a house on Ostrogozhskaya Street at the Mikhailov brothers soap factory. He lived here for 6 happy years. Then the family moved, lived for some time in Ukraine, St. Petersburg, England, Moscow. But she periodically returned to her native Voronezh.
The city cherishes the memory of its famous poet. The memory of Samuel Yakovlevich's work is not only in poetry, which is still read to children in every family. In Voronezh, the Central Children's Library is named after S.Ya. Marshak, a street in the Sovetsky district of the city is named after the "Writer Marshak". On the facade of the building in the center of Voronezh (72 Karl Marx Street) there is an information board (a work by sculptor A.V. Melnichenko) containing information that S.Ya. Marshak lived in this house from 1915 to 1917.
In 2015, the first monument to the poet was erected along Karl Marx Street. Since the same year, a theater festival for children "Marshak" has been held in Voronezh. The Marshak Readings take place both in Moscow and in Jerusalem." The importance of the museum for the cultural heritage of the city and Russia is undeniable.
The history of the creation of the Samuel Yakovlevich Marshak Museum in Voronezh
The construction of the Samuel Yakovlevich Marshak Museum is planned in Voronezh in 2024. He will be in the very house where S. Marshak lived until 1902. The heir, grandson of the writer Alexander Immanuelevich Marshak is ready to present materials for the creation of exhibitions in the future museum.
In the meantime, guests and young residents of the city get acquainted with the writer's work at the Marshak Center, located in the Tyurin House (a division of the I.S. Nikitin Literary Museum). There are playgrounds for the games "Visiting Robin Bobin" and "Marshak's Courier Train".
Children's programs are prepared for age groups of 6-11 years old.
Marshak Center expositions
Famous English children's folk songs, translated by Samuel Yakovlevich, became the basis for the exhibitions of the Marshak Center. Robin – Bobin, the Queen and Humpty Dumpty accompany young visitors through the magical land of funny stories.
Marshak's Courier Train is a successful combination of study and entertainment. On the playground, children are told about the writer's work. The effervescence of the texts and the clear rhythm of his activity remind those present of the movement of a train and invite them to travel along a fictional railway. Each station contains unique information about the author's life and work, plays, poems, and Marshak's favorite places in Russia.
It is fun and interesting that the Fairy and the Sage conduct a quiz game "Mother Goose" for students. The guys, divided into several teams, throw unusual dice, make moves in a large playing field and perform various tasks.
Planning a visit to the Marshak Center
Address and how to get there
The Marshak Center is located opposite the Nikitin House Museum and is one of four historical sites in the Literary Museum.
Address: 22 Nikitinskaya Street, Voronezh, Russian Federation.
You can get there by public transport. The stop "Karl Marx (Nikitinskaya Street)" is located across the house from the museum building.
- Bus route: No. 8, 58b, 68, 76, 76c.
- Minibus: No. 45, 49b, 67a.
- Taxi: applications Yandex.Taxi, Uber Russia, Maxim, The Taxi Is Driving.
Opening hours and ticket prices
Museum opening hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Thursday – from 12:00 to 20:00.
Day off: Monday, Tuesday.
The cost of an adult ticket: 100 rubles, for children (from 7 to 14 years old) – 80 rubles, individual tour service – 210 rubles.
Tickets can be purchased online at the official website of the museum.
Contact Information
Phone: 8(473) 280-21-24
Official website: voronezhliter.ru
Social media page: VK Marshak Center/Tyurin House
Tips for visiting the Marshak Center
Wednesday and Thursday are the most convenient days to visit, when there are 35% fewer visitors than on a Saturday day.
Be sure to plan a visit with children to the games and theatrical celebrations "Mother Goose", a birthday party at the museum, the City of Marshaka. These events not only entertain, but also have an educational impact on children, immersing them in the world of literature and creativity of Samuel Marshak.
Similar places in Voronezh
- Ivan Alekseevich Bunin Museum: Immerse yourself in the history of one of the oldest estates in Voronezh, Lieutenant Dmitry Benardaki. This mansion was rented by Bunin's parents. The famous writer was born here. The museum's exhibitions consist of three main parts: "Russia as a Home", "Russia far and near", and installations "Bunin's Poetic Garden".
- Voronezh Regional Art Museum named after I.N. Kramskoy: The museum is located in an ancient palace built in 1777 in the Baroque style. It attracts with its rich art collections and is a venue for major projects and meetings.
- Puppet theater jester: A theater with a long history since 1925, a repertoire for children and adults. There is a monument to the White Beam Black Ear at the entrance.
- Governor's House on Bolshaya Dvoryanskaya Street: The building is an architectural monument of regional significance, famous personalities lived in it in different years and the public regional library was located.
Conclusion
The Marshak Museum, as the cultural center of Voronezh, plays a primary role in preserving the literary heritage and educating the younger generation.
The best images of Russia's cultural past, which is impossible not to know, are for you, friends. Arrive. Visit. Delve into the knowledge of literature, study the examples of unforgettable great classics.
