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The Museum of Political History of Russia
Other4.7 · 2 0614.5 · 351≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~500 ₽1.8 km from the center
The Museum of Political History of Russia occupies the Art Nouveau mansion of ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya, built in 1904–1906 by Alexander von Hogen; Lenin spoke from its balcony in the spring of 1917. Exhibitions span a century and a half of Russian history — the revolution, the Civil War, the Soviet era and perestroika — mixing documents, propaganda art and personal belongings of rulers and revolutionaries.
Highlights
- Art Nouveau mansion of ballerina Kshesinskaya
- The balcony Lenin spoke from in 1917
- Revolution, USSR and perestroika on display
- Belongings of emperors and Soviet leaders
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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