The estate of Gali, Cherepovets. Historical and Ethnographic Museum

In the industrial city of Cherepovets, VologdaThe region has a unique historical monument of culture and architecture of the 19th century. It is organized in the former estate of the nobles of Gali, which is called "Gorka", is located in a quiet and romantic place on the bank of the Sheksna River.

The estate of Gali (Cherepovets) was one of the mostflourishing in Cherepovets county. Nowadays it is the only landed estates in the area where all the buildings have completely survived: a noble house, a manager's house, a gardener, human huts, barns, a stable, a saddler's workshop.

Architecture

The estate of Gali (Cherepovets), photo of which youSee below, is a complex formed in the forms of provincial classicism. Before us there is a traditional "trapezium", where zones are clearly divided: from the south there is an economic part, from the north - a residential manor house. A special architectural value belongs to the manor house, built of wood (larch), it is a monument of federal significance, it is distinguished by the harmony of proportions.

In the center of the raised high cap, equalthe first floor, there is a six-column portico of the Roman-Doric warrant. The rear facade of the middle part has three-part windows of risalite and large windows in the center of the facades, they are separated by two vertical bridges. The southern facade, complicated with the aisles, looks more chamber. Galleries with balcony-terrace are located at the top, they are made by a rare reception of the colonnade.

Inside the house there is an enfilade structure, panel doors, tile stoves, a staircase with railings that leads to the second floor, decorated with chiseled balusters.

The house was surrounded by a large park.

The Galsky Manor (Cherepovets): History

The first owner of the estate was a participantThe Patriotic War of 1812, Andrei Ivanovich Kudryavy. But almost a century the estate was ruled by Gali, as he married his daughter to Leo Nikolayevich Gali. The last owner - Nicholas L. Gal shot to fame in local affairs and advanced business executive, was twice elected as the leader of the county gentry.

In the early 20th century, when the authorities came to powerThe Bolsheviks and the estate were nationalized. In 1918, the estate of Gali (Cherepovets) was recognized as a unique cultural monument, but this did not save it from destruction. Within its walls at different times there were agricultural technical school, hostel, board of the state farm.

Relationship

An interesting fact is that the Galiwere relatives of the famous Vereshchagin brothers, even their house was not far from the estate. Nikolai Vereshchagin came up with a recipe for Vologda oil, and his brother Vasily was a famous battle artist.

The fate of Galsky has developed in many different ways, manylife ended tragically. Nowadays their descendants live in Petersburg, France and the USA. Unfortunately, the relationship with the French relatives is lost, but the rest are attentive to the heritage of their family, are interested in the development of the estate and provide assistance and support.

Historical and Ethnographic Museum

The Galsky Manor (Cherepovets) was given in 1989to the Museum Association. For 20 years, it was restored and, behold, not so long ago, in 2009 the estate began to receive the first visitors. Nowadays, the estate is an ornament of the Cherepovets.

Wandering around the famous estate of Kudryavyand Gali, feel the freedom of the village patriarchal way of life: you can enjoy the coolness of the shade of a linden tree, sit on the bank of the river, ride a horse or admire the magnificence of the manor house.

In addition, you can attend classes on modeling ofclay, painting, making a folk doll, interactive excursions, in a spacious living room in the evenings, musical and poetic meetings are successfully held - the museum-estate of the Galians (Cherepovets) offers all this diversity to tourists today.

Horseback riding is not only a pleasurecommunication with animals, but also a special kind of therapy for disabled children. The museum has a horse riding section for children. Adults are offered to buy a subscription for riding.

Expositions

The permanent exposition on the second floor narratesabout the history of the family, the way of life and social activity of the owners of the estate since the 19th century. Visitors to the museum will be able to get acquainted with the genealogical tree of the families of the Gali, Rezanov, Kudryavy, Shitovs, as well as see things-originals belonging to the owners of the estates "Gorka" and "Kurkino".

Another exposition presents guestsworks of traditional folk art of the Vologda region. Visitors have an opportunity to get acquainted with ethnographic objects of the 19th - early 20th century. All household utensils are beautiful and good-quality, be it chests, boxes, spinning wheels or arcs. Many people admire the everyday objects of northern masters, they are made with virtuosity, impeccable sense of color, scale, expressiveness, filled with love and creative imagination.

Things of the museum

Genuine things belonging to Gali, hereLittle. When you go into the cozy nursery, you involuntarily pay attention to the horse with the crew - it was the favorite toy of Lev Galsky, the son of the last owner of the estate. A lovely ladies jewelry, located in the bedroom and boudoir can be admired endlessly.

On the windows hang elegant curtains, made ofKarelian birch chairs are presented in the hall, an antique mirror, a mahogany wardrobe and much more - all this was recreated in the style of that era, and much is brought from the museum of local lore. But the townspeople also contribute, so the Galsky estate (Cherepovets) is gradually filled with exhibits. For example, the local ex-governor E. V. Pozgalev, who is not averse to hunt, donated stuffed animals, who shot himself with his own hands. Recently he was presented with a present from a relative, he gave the house a coat from the shoulder of the former owner of the estate. So the grains were going to an exposition, which today is proud of the museum-estate of the Gali (Cherepovets).

How to get there?

The museum is located in the city of Cherepovets, Vologdaon the Maturinskaya street, 28. You can get by buses No. 31, 27, 7, 18, 39 to the stop "Oktyabrsky Bridge", if you are going by bus number 17, then you need to get off at school "8".